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9th Bob Johnston Photography Competition

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Deadline for Submission Sun. Dec. 22 10 am - 1 pm & Saturday Dec. 28th 12-4 pm at Cooperative Gallery The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club are sponsoring the 9th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition January 3-25th, 2020. “Now in its ninth year, this Photo Competition attracts the best photography in the Southern … [Read more...] about 9th Bob Johnston Photography Competition

LGB Couples Health Study

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Our research team at Binghamton University is seeking LGB Couples who have been in a committed relationship for 6 months or longer for a research study on how stress affects our intimate relationships. The study will be at Binghamton University. The study takes approximately 1 ½ hours and participants will be PAID! If interested, please call for more … [Read more...] about LGB Couples Health Study

Searching For New Artists

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The Cooperative Gallery 213 is seeking a new artist member. Founded in 2000 to provide accessible exhibition space for member artists, the gallery has created a community of artists and increased an appreciation for art in the larger community. Because of the quality and diversity of its exhibits, the Cooperative Gallery is a popular stop on the First Friday … [Read more...] about Searching For New Artists

11th Inmate Found Dead at Broome County Jail

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BINGHAMTON—Another man being held in the Broome County Jail was pronounced dead Wednesday morning, after reportedly being denied life-saving medical treatment by jail staff. The deceased — a 40-year-old Binghamton resident — was arrested for a probation violation on October 16th, when a medical emergency caused him to miss a scheduled appointment with his … [Read more...] about 11th Inmate Found Dead at Broome County Jail

Dan Livingston Statement

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Over the last ten months, I have been regularly reminded of just how terrible some people will behave when they are entrusted with the power and authority of public offices, and at the same time, repeatedly reminded of just how much one person can accomplish for the benefit of their community using the power and authority of a public office. The … [Read more...] about Dan Livingston Statement

Early Voting Has Arrived!

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The Democratic majority in Albany finally passed Early Voting for New York. The first phase is all county voting, so you can vote at any polling place in early voting no matter in what district you live. Early voting happens at 3 locations: The Broome Co. Library, The Oakdale Mall (near former Sears store) and the Endicott Library. Starting Oct. 26th through … [Read more...] about Early Voting Has Arrived!

County Jail is a Documented Center of Medical Abuse and Death

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from Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier, October 16, 2019 The Sheriff has done it again. Whenever he is faced by protests over medical abuse and a record-setting number of deaths, he has one ready response: don’t worry, everything’s good at the jail. Yesterday, in response to the protest during the Columbus Day parade, he did it again, shamefully … [Read more...] about County Jail is a Documented Center of Medical Abuse and Death

Rennia Challenges Mayor on PLOT

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City Dem Chair Rennia Questions Mayor's Calls to Condemn Social Justice Group Civil disobedience is a cornerstone of our democracy. At times, it is divisive, controversial, and inconvenient. As leaders of the local Dem Party, we share PLOTS' commitment to racial justice. Although, we may not always agree with their tactics and social media posts, we will … [Read more...] about Rennia Challenges Mayor on PLOT

Protesters Disrupt Binghamton’s Columbus Day Parade

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BINGHAMTON—Community members brought Binghamton’s annual Columbus Day Parade to a halt Monday, to protest the inhumane and deadly conditions of the Broome County Jail. The jail, which also serves as an ICE detention center, is responsible for at least 10 inmate deaths since 2011—a rate over 4 times the state average. A total of 4 protesters were arrested … [Read more...] about Protesters Disrupt Binghamton’s Columbus Day Parade

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