National Health Law Program Criticizes Administration for Encouraging Discrimination and Continuing Efforts of Sabotage Washington, D.C. – After years of executive orders and other actions to sabotage the landmark Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration is acting to undermine an integral provision of the ACA, its civil rights protections for … [Read more...] about Weakening the ACA
“Magic Comes to Broome County”
Gadflykins! Gladtrypins! Gutterpuss and Cass! Come to Me Fairly, each Lad and Lass!"’ Binghamton, NY: For all those who still believe in 398.2,* you’re invited to be a part of the area’s 1st annual Fairy Doors of Broome County (& nearby) and FEEL the Magic! Fairy Doors of Broome County & Nearby is a celebration of both local art and all … [Read more...] about “Magic Comes to Broome County”
Parole Injustice (article)
Article submitted by Judy Arnold. The tide is turning on parole injustice in New York, and the police unions do not like it one bit. In early March, a newspaper article revealed that the New York City Police Benevolent Association was outraged to learn that a secret direct link from their website to the website of the New York State Parole Board had … [Read more...] about Parole Injustice (article)
Obituary: Iris Thor
Iris Thor died on April 2. She was 96 years young. Iris was born in Buffalo, NY and was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and husband Harry A. Thor. Iris graduated in 1948 from the University of Buffalo with a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology. While working toward an M.S.W. and serving the city of Detroit as a caseworker, she met and married … [Read more...] about Obituary: Iris Thor
Call for Cooperstown Miniatures Show
The Cooperstown Art Association Is Announcing An OPEN CALL To Participate In Our 2019 Miniature Show! Artists of all ages are encouraged to create up to 4 works of art on 4x4" paper squares that you can pick up anytime at the CAA Galleries. For a full description of the exhibit and rules, see the flyer posted below. Gallery Hours: Daily 11-4pm, … [Read more...] about Call for Cooperstown Miniatures Show
H.S. Emerging Artists Named
The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) opened the Broome County High Schools’ 2019 Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Artisan Gallery (on 95 Court St., next to Chroma Café) at 6PM. An awards ceremony open only to the participants will be held from 5-6PM. This exhibition will be on view through Saturday, April 27. Each … [Read more...] about H.S. Emerging Artists Named
Farmshares Now Available
Farm Share Sign Ups Open! With Farm Share there's something for every family! Eat local all summer and fall. Pick up weekly or bi-weekly Same time and location each week Choose from 3 local farms Flexible sizes and payment plans VINES proudly accepts EBT/SNAP benefits Weekly member education so that you know what it is in your share and how to … [Read more...] about Farmshares Now Available
OK, BINGHAMTON: intervention time
Originally posted on Facebook by Joshua Bernard Reprinted here by permission. I’m going to say something. I’m only going to say it once. And it’s something I’ve avoided spelling out directly for a really long time: If you’re from Binghamton. If you live in Binghamton. If you’ve spent time in Binghamton: You need to stop bashing … [Read more...] about OK, BINGHAMTON: intervention time
Carnegie Library Gets New Life
The Preservation Society of the Southern Tier (PAST) conducted hardhat tours of the renovation of the Carnegie Library which will become the home of a new Culinary Arts Institute of SUNY Broome. The construction uncovered a time capsule with the only existing blueprints, newspaper articles, various official papers, and a letter from Andrew Carnegie offering … [Read more...] about Carnegie Library Gets New Life
Grievances at Jail
by Judy Arnold If you still think dehumanization is BLARNEY---- According to the Broome County Sheriff Dept Annual Report there is an inmate grievance policy. Supposedly that would mean an inmate could report a difficulty or seek help about a situation. At the Broome County Jail “The chief administrative officer (Sheriff) or his designee ensures that … [Read more...] about Grievances at Jail
