by Bill Martin March 20, 2022 Got a grievance about abuse today? Tomorrow? Ever? Not in the BC jail you don’t! Friends and family of persons incarcerated in the Broome County jail regularly hear disturbing accounts of physical, disability, and medical abuse. The official county, state, and legal recourse for incarcerated persons is for them […]
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Women and Local Activists Call to End to the Abuse of Women in the County Jail Women are one of the fastest growing populations in jails and prisons around the country. Broome County mirrors those trends: locally the incarceration of women has been accelerating. The growing number of women behind bars in Broome County is
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BCAC ANNOUNCES OVER $261K FOR 2022 UNITED CULTURAL FUND (UCF) RECIPIENTS The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) announced $261,059.00 in 2022 United Cultural Funds (UCF) to 21 local artists, arts organizations and community non-profits – a substantial increase from the number of awards granted in 2021. Applicant statistics in Broome County reflect a nationwide picture:
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from Indivisible-Binghamton Here’s an update on the redistricting of the Broome County Legislature and an introduction to Fair Maps for Broome, Inc. ; https://www.fairmapsforbroome.org/ As you know, dozens of people joined in more than ten zoom meetings and testified at three public hearings about the redistricting process. Every single speaker opposed Map 3, the
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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
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
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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
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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 health
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The Black Museum is a community centered art gallery for Black artists. 9 exhibits. 100 Black artists. February 18th at Spool gallery on Baldwin St. in Johnson City. February 18th 7 pm
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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
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