The UN General Assembly votes Tuesday on a convention that could enact a global bankruptcy process and stop predatory hedge funds. Bolivia proposed the resolution that if voted upon is expected to pass by a majority. The executive board officers of Jubilee USA sent United States UN Ambassador Samantha Power a letter urging her to support the resolution. … [Read more...] about UN Treaty Could Enact Global Bankruptcy Process and Stop Predatory Funds Jubilee USA Urges and Prays for US Support
Banks and Investors Call for New Debt Rules In Wake of Argentina Hedge Fund Case
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), a group of banks and investors, will call Friday for reforms aimed at preventing repeats of the Argentina/NML Capital debt dispute. The ICMA's plan would reduce the ability of hold-out creditors to litigate and undermine debt restructurings, in part by using contract clauses to bind all bond-holders to … [Read more...] about Banks and Investors Call for New Debt Rules In Wake of Argentina Hedge Fund Case
Ride the Bus from Binghamton to the People’s Climate March in NYC on September 21
The Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club is offering bus transportation to the People’s Climate March on September 21. The march through the streets of New York City demonstrate support for climate action and will coincide with a week of events supporting United Nations Climate Summit. Cost of the bus is $25 per person round trip; $15 for students and … [Read more...] about Ride the Bus from Binghamton to the People’s Climate March in NYC on September 21
Doctors and Health Professionals Warn About Health Impacts from Gas Drilling
250 doctors, health professionals and researchers sent a letter asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to impose a three- to five-year ban on fracking in NY to allow more time for scientific studies on the health risks of gas drilling/fracking. "I have seen kids in West Virginia with chronic nosebleeds, people who have these hacking coughs that don't go away, who have … [Read more...] about Doctors and Health Professionals Warn About Health Impacts from Gas Drilling
Sierra Club Presents History Lesson on Climate Change and Fracking Movements
“A History Lesson: The Climate Change and Fracking Movements in New York” In the Southern Tier, we are at a rare and powerful political crossroad. Isaac Silberman-Gorn will discuss the history of the climate change movement and give a political history of the fracking movement in New York. Silberman-Gorn works with Citizen Action of NY to fight fracking in … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Presents History Lesson on Climate Change and Fracking Movements
The Mayor on Blueprint Binghamton
The Blueprint Binghamton has gone through many changes during the review of Mayor Rich David and Binghamton City Council. The final plan will be up for a vote in July but many provisions have been stripped. Planning Commissioner Mark Bowers advocated "for changing language to 'explore' instead of 'create' for instance, to keep some important … [Read more...] about The Mayor on Blueprint Binghamton
Binghamton loses tradition of Big Splash, moves to Owego this year
I'm really happy and excited to send information out about the 4th annual Big Splash this year in Owego, NY. This year's lineup is absolutely incredible, and is going to simply be a blast. I'll be bringing my dancing shoes! It is with a degree of frustration that I announce this in Owego, rather than Rec Park in Binghamton as it has been for the past 3 … [Read more...] about Binghamton loses tradition of Big Splash, moves to Owego this year
Addressing Low Voter Turnout in a Mid-Year Election
We have heard the pundits and read the bloggers discuss the reasons for continual low voter turnout. This problem received national attention during the special election held earlier this year in Florida. However, it is not a new phenomenon; especially here in the Binghamton area. Historically, mid-year election voter turnout is low. However, the … [Read more...] about Addressing Low Voter Turnout in a Mid-Year Election
Street Artist Man One visits Binghamton, March 2014
See this video by Markeee about mural artist Man One's recent visit to Binghamton. Man One visits Binghamton NY, March 2014 from Markeee on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Street Artist Man One visits Binghamton, March 2014
This summer: Murals in Binghamton
A perfect storm is gathering and all the elements are aligning for what may be one of the most intriguing and exciting summers that Binghamton has ever seen. For several years, a group of local people of all ages, who call themselves the DPA (Department of Public Art) have been planning for the time when all the forces are right, and it appears that the … [Read more...] about This summer: Murals in Binghamton
