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War On Terror

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by Ed Nizalowski “We are creating enemies faster than we can kill them." I'm not sure when I first heard that phrase. It seems to me that it goes back to the Vietnam War. With the propping up of a corrupt government (one that was installed through an American sponsored coup), indiscriminate carpet bombing and warfare that killed up to two million … [Read more...] about War On Terror

“Facets” at Cooperative

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Colgan & Ryan in “Facets” at Cooperative Nancy Ryan and Martha Colgan open March 4th in “Facets” at the Cooperative Gallery, running through March 26th. Both are accomplished artists and are presenting a variety of media including drawing, collage, prints, and pottery to name a few. Says Ryan, “The facets of a cut stone face in different directions … [Read more...] about “Facets” at Cooperative

Support for Artists

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Many of you may have already seen today's announcement of the CRNY opportunity for artist support.  The Earlville Opera House, CNY Arts, and Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts are partnering to present an informational session on February 22 at 7 pm.  The link for registration is included in the information I'm sharing here. Here is the link: it is also … [Read more...] about Support for Artists

Unfreezing Afghanistan Funds

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PRESS CONFERENCE: Noon, Monday, Feb 14th at Federal Building in Binghamton, NY. Topic: Unfreezing Afghanistan funds now held by the United States. Broome County Peace Action & Veterans for Peace in solidarity with national peace and justice organizations call on President Biden to release Afghan people's money to prevent starvation and allow teachers and … [Read more...] about Unfreezing Afghanistan Funds

Small Stuff & Self Portrait

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The Cooperative Gallery is mounting two shows in February: John Thomson’s “Small Stuff” sculptures and designed objects and “Self Portraits” from the exhibiting members. The show opens First Friday February 4th and runs through the 26th at 213 State St. Binghamton. The gallery is open Fridays 5- 8 pm, Saturdays 11- 3 pm and by appointment. John … [Read more...] about Small Stuff & Self Portrait

BU to attract international businesses

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BINGHAMTON, NY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced a $1.6 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to Binghamton University to develop the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator’s Soft Landing Program to attract international companies interested in locating to the U.S. and establishing operations in the Southern … [Read more...] about BU to attract international businesses

“Gerrymandered” Redistricting Map

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BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATORS OPPOSE “GERRYMANDERED” REDISTRICTING MAP ALERT!  The Legislature has called for a vote quickly on "Map 3" and Indivisible would like a massive turnout for this hastily called session. Here is the County notice and the Zoom login info: N O T I C E PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Session of the Broome County Legislature … [Read more...] about “Gerrymandered” Redistricting Map

Winners Announced at Bob Johnston Photo

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Tenth Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Exhibit Announces Winners   The Cooperative Gallery and the Two Rivers Photography Club are excited to co-sponsor the tenth Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Exhibit Jan. 7- 29th, 2022, a display by the region’s outstanding photographers. “We are mindful of the current explosion of COVID and are … [Read more...] about Winners Announced at Bob Johnston Photo

Broome Co Re-Districting: Letter from Indivisible

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For those of you who have not been following the Broome County Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee meetings, five potential maps were submitted. On Monday night the committee voted by a 6 to 3 vote to accept map #3. At issue is that Map #3 was proposed by the Republicans and is clearly the most “gerrymandered" and least balanced of the proposed maps. Further, … [Read more...] about Broome Co Re-Districting: Letter from Indivisible

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