An invitation to join the Binghamton - El Charcón Sister City Project Looking for a more positive approach to the immigration issue? Greater Binghamton's sister city relationship with the rural community of El Charcón (El Salvador) promotes education, leadership training and … [Read more...] about El Charcón Sister City Project
Triple Cities Carousel 5 year Anniversary
Since the day Triple Cities Carousel launched five years ago, it has been my whole life. Running a newspaper is not an easy task for anybody, but starting one from scratch in the 21st century is as Sisyphean as it gets. I have given my everything to Carousel, and that has more often than not come at the expense of my health, my relationships, my sanity, and … [Read more...] about Triple Cities Carousel 5 year Anniversary
Winners of Smartphone Photo Contest
Winners Announced Smartphone Photo Contest & Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery Kalindi Naslund won both the First Prize and People’s Choice Award in the Smartphone Photo Contest for her photo “Tour Eiffel, Paris 2017” taken from Sacre Coeur Basilica. Second Prize was awarded to Jonathan Cohen for his dramatic sunset of “Port … [Read more...] about Winners of Smartphone Photo Contest
121 Photos at the Smartphone Photo Contest
Smartphone Photo Contest & Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery When the first-ever local Smartphone Photo Contest and Exhibit opens at the Cooperative Gallery 49 photographers will show 121 photos snapped on their phones. The state of emergency cancelled First Friday but the gallery is open Fridays 3-6 and Saturdays 12-4. According to Peg Johnston, curator … [Read more...] about 121 Photos at the Smartphone Photo Contest
Amazon: Resisting the Monopoly
It is becoming harder and harder to have a locally owned business and as a consumer, to buy local. Amazon is now the default for many shoppers and is rubbing out any competition be it local or national. An article in The Nation details the many ways the Amazon stacks the deck against entrepreneurs. And, as progressively minded citizens know, local dollars … [Read more...] about Amazon: Resisting the Monopoly
Economic Development: Does It Add Up?
Maybe it’s me, but it just doesn’t add up. What I’m referring to is our Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). I was never good at math, but I can do arithmetic. In the 2017 Progress Report for our REDC (Pg. #20) there are two tables. Using these tables I found the following: In the six years between 2011 and 2016 … [Read more...] about Economic Development: Does It Add Up?
Local Photographer Wins National Prize
Four of Nancy Basmann’s work displayed at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Jan. 14-16, 2018, as part of International Photographic Exhibit. Basmann on 15 Jan. received from the American Society of Photographers a Northeast District Medallion Award in honor of her award-w image “Addict”. Basmann was named a … [Read more...] about Local Photographer Wins National Prize
7th BOB JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club January 5-27, 2018 The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club are sponsoring the 7th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition January 5-27th, 2018. “Now in its seventh … [Read more...] about 7th BOB JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND COMPETITION
Windsor’s Got Talent
You heard me. You know it. Everyone has some kind of talent – young or old! So let's get out there and show it! You've been to First Knight or at least heard all about it. We've been rocking New Year's Eve here in Windsor for the past five years. People have come from far and wide to join our … [Read more...] about Windsor’s Got Talent
GOP Tax Plan Spells Fewer Jobs, Higher Taxes, and Less Benefits for Middle-Class Families
Community Leaders Call on Congress to Reject the GOP Tax Plan Corning, NY -- Community, faith, and union leaders rallied together to call on the Senate to reject the GOP tax proposal, which is currently being forced through Congress. If passed, the bill will result in a massive tax hike for millions of working families across New York State. The … [Read more...] about GOP Tax Plan Spells Fewer Jobs, Higher Taxes, and Less Benefits for Middle-Class Families