Does the cop-aganda (In These Times 10/22) have you shaking in your boots? Fearmongering is the Republican modus operandi at election time they hope you will swallow. Local media start the nightly news with the latest arrest or sentencing to feed the hysteria. Meetings with local activist groups were shunned by the Binghamton mayor or chastised by … [Read more...] about Cop-aganda
Republican Party Needs Revival
This Letter to the Editor was rejected by the Press-Sun Bulletin but printed in the Scranton Times. --ed. Editor: When I was discharged from the U.S. Army infantry, I registered to vote in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. I registered as a Republican - the party of Lincoln. It soon became apparent how misguided I was as a working-class American. It became … [Read more...] about Republican Party Needs Revival
Background History and Analysis on Inflation
by Jack Gilroy Ed.: This letter to the editor was rejected by the Press and Sun Bulletin and accepted for publication by the Scranton Times Union. It is published here by permission of the author The end of the genocidal neoliberal system has come, accompanied by catastrophic hyperinflation and the white-hot danger of thermonuclear war. In response, … [Read more...] about Background History and Analysis on Inflation
Bridge Editor Johnston Given Award
Peg Johnston and Marty Doorey both were given the Mayor John J. Burns Award on October 13th. Doorey is a lifelong Democrat activist known for canvassing for candidates all over the Southern Tier. Johnston is the founding director and now co-owner of Southern Tier Women's Health Services, our local abortion clinic. She is also active in the Dept of Public … [Read more...] about Bridge Editor Johnston Given Award
Peggy Benz, Community Activist UPDATED
Peggy Benz, long time community activist, died recently, and friends attended a "Potluck for Peggy Benz" as a remembrance on Saturday the 22rd of October. Peggy had a great impact in many Binghamton endeavors. She was a volunteer in VINES gardens, especially Mather St. Community Garden. She initiated street clean ups in the NoMa area and was involved with … [Read more...] about Peggy Benz, Community Activist UPDATED
BCAC Presents October First Friday
BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present October’s First Friday Art Walk from 6PM to 9PM in Downtown Binghamton on October 7, 2022. Some locations have varying hours, please check details below. Printed brochures will now be available at participating locations! Most exhibitions are free and open to the public. This month’s … [Read more...] about BCAC Presents October First Friday
Jail Visitation: “Daddy I love you”
“Daddy I love you” Those were the words of a young girl excitedly aimed at her smiling, beaming father. One person was heard to say to her friend over the partition, “You are looking good handsome, I love you,” met by the warm response “I love you too.” Another young Black man was heard to say “please call my mother and tell her to visit now that she … [Read more...] about Jail Visitation: “Daddy I love you”
JUST wins; Sheriff Harder Loses
The Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court today rejected Broome County Sheriff Harder’s continued attempt to stop in-person visitation despite court rulings. The court decision, attached, dictates in-person visitation to begin again on September 29th. JUST members and many friends and family members of those incarcerated will be there, … [Read more...] about JUST wins; Sheriff Harder Loses
Update On Federal Case Involving Binghamton Plaza Owners
(BINGHAMTON, N.Y.) — Mayor Jared M. Kraham on Thursday released the following statement regarding the federal bankruptcy case involving owners of the Binghamton Plaza: “On Wednesday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge signed an order dismissing the Chapter 11 case involving the owners of the Binghamton Plaza. This order also dismisses the shield that may have … [Read more...] about Update On Federal Case Involving Binghamton Plaza Owners
“Walking Down the Street” October’s Exhibit at Cooperative
UPDATE: Art Talk on third Thursday Oct 20 7 pm in person at gallery or via zoom. The COVID pandemic indirectly inspired Karen Kuff-Demicco's new exhibit “Walking Down the Street” at the Cooperative Gallery 213 October 7-29th, 2022. Karen asks the question, “Have you ever had times when you are walking down a street, driving a car, or just going about your … [Read more...] about “Walking Down the Street” October’s Exhibit at Cooperative
