“If you build it, fairies will come!” We’re currently looking for local artists (expert or novice), aka: Builders, with a tendency for the whimsical, who would like to participate in the first ever Broome County Fairy Door Trail! Our fairies need some help getting Tour Ready! (June 1st) Broome County Fairy Doors is a celebration of both local art and … [Read more...] about CALL FOR MAGICAL BUILDERS and REAL ESTATE AGENTS!
“New Hope” NY State Budget Forum
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3 PM Press Conference followed by Forum & Teach-In (Enter at rear parking level) Guest Speakers: Ron Deutsch, Fiscal Policy Institute Rev. Peter Cook, NYS Council of Churches Micah Barreiro, Broome Tioga NAACP The community is invited to join us to discuss how we can champion changes in some of the underlying … [Read more...] about “New Hope” NY State Budget Forum
Lawmakers Reintroduce the New York Health Act
Advocates Celebrate Inclusion of Long-Term Care and Support Services The bill is now amended to include long-term care and support services, making it the most comprehensive, progressive, state-level universal healthcare bill in the country Albany, NY—Advocates celebrated the reintroduction of the New York Health Act [A.5248, S.3577] yesterday, calling … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Reintroduce the New York Health Act
Democracy Now on Bundy Radio
WBDY – LP (99.5FM) is proud to announce the addition of Democracy Now’s live 8am broadcast to our daily line of arts, culture, and public affairs programming! This will make WBDY-LP the only station in the Broome County area to carry the award-winning independent news program. As you may have heard, due to changes in WSKG and WSQX’s programming, Democracy … [Read more...] about Democracy Now on Bundy Radio
Green Party Denounces US-Backed Coup in Venezuela
The Green Party of New York has denounced the ongoing US-backed coup in Venezuela as the latest in a long line of US imperial interventions in Latin America. Party officers pointed out that the Trump administration has been enforcing crippling sanctions on Venezuela and met with military leaders last year to plot a coup, which was openly reported in US news … [Read more...] about Green Party Denounces US-Backed Coup in Venezuela
Protect Abortion Rights Says New Poll
A research firm has found that the age old split about abortion disappears when you ask the right questions. (And Trump's Supreme Court doesn't hurt) the truth is most people don't want protections for abortion access to go away. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Protect Abortion Rights Says New Poll
Cuomo’s Green New Deal Analysis
Statement of GELF on Governor Cuomo’s Announcement of a Green New Deal Governor Cuomo deserves applause for his recent announcements on the Green New Deal which positions New York as a national leader on climate. (GELF’s GND version here) He has made a significant commitment to expand renewable energy, particularly off shore wind, solar, storage and … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s Green New Deal Analysis
Winners Announced in 8th Bob Johnston Photography Competition
The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club are sponsoring the 8th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition January 4-26th, 2019. “Now in its eighth year, this Photo Competition attracts the best photography in the Southern Tier in both black and white and color,” according to Geof Gould of the Cooperative Gallery. “We are very … [Read more...] about Winners Announced in 8th Bob Johnston Photography Competition
Women’s March in Washington DC Bus!
Bus from Oneonta, Sidney and Binghamton! January 19th 2019 Join us! The Women’s March in Washington DC is scheduled for 10AM - 5PM Saturday January 19th. Round trip bus travel has been arranged from Oneonta, Sidney and Binghamton. Riders will board late-night Friday 18th, arriving in the morning Saturday 19th, returning later the same night. Tickets … [Read more...] about Women’s March in Washington DC Bus!
Forever Young: Staughton Lynd
by Andy Piascik Suddenly Staughton Lynd is all the rage. Again. In the last several years, Lynd has published a number of new books as well as new editions of classics such as Rank and File, plus a memoir co-authored with his wife Alice. In addition, two books about his life as an activist have been published, one on the years through 1970 by educator … [Read more...] about Forever Young: Staughton Lynd
