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WORKERS’ VOICES / WORKERS’ STORIES

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Injured Workers Tell Their Stories When workers get hurt or sick at work, they are thrust into series of challenges that include not only coping with their immediate symptoms, but they must also endure financial hardships, threats to mental health, family issues and sometimes even additional health complications especially when Workers’ Compensation … [Read more...] about WORKERS’ VOICES / WORKERS’ STORIES

Tax Bill Will Hurt Working Families in Central New York

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Albany, NY -- In response to the House passage of the tax reform bill, Citizen Action of New York Executive Director Karen Scharff and Central New York Citizen Action President John Furman issued the following statements: "The passage of the House tax reform bill is a kick in the teeth to working families in New York State. This bill is nothing more … [Read more...] about Tax Bill Will Hurt Working Families in Central New York

Holiday Show at Cooperative: All Members’ Show

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Give the gift of Art! Cooperative Gallery 213, 213 State St. in Binghamton, presents its annual Holiday Show; Find unique, original, and affordable artworks from more than 50 artists and fine crafters, as the Cooperative Gallery is transformed into a magical showplace for wonderful works from all Gallery members.   Featured works include … [Read more...] about Holiday Show at Cooperative: All Members’ Show

Join the Resistance Movement (the latest from Citizen Action

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Resistance Movement Southern Tier– Join Us  General Meeting - the First Wednesday of each month at 6:30 at the First Congregational Church, 30 Main St., Binghamton. Actions and Events and Trainings People's Power March Saturday, September 9th 12:00pm– 3:00 pm at Broome County Courthouse Super Heroes UNITE to Fight the … [Read more...] about Join the Resistance Movement (the latest from Citizen Action

Public Art and Solar Innovation

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The Southern Tier Solar Works sponsored a Workshop Sat. May 6th, featuring the Land Art Generator Initiative. After being inspired by all kinds of beautiful solar possibilities, we discussed ideas for the Victory Factory in JC which is that massive white building in Johnson City. What a productive discussion on renewable energy and public art as placemaking … [Read more...] about Public Art and Solar Innovation

The Biggest Lie

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The biggest lie : we elected Christians. "When i was hungry, you canceled my food stamps When i was thirsty, you diverted lead & coal into my water When i was sick, you tripled my insurance rates When i was naked, you raped me & blamed me because i was naked. When i was in prison, you enslaved me to corporations When i was a stranger … [Read more...] about The Biggest Lie

3,000 + at Women’s March on Binghamton

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  "This is What Democracy Looks Like" was one of the chants at Binghamton's iteration of the international Women's March and it was 3000 strong with a great diversity of people attending. Donna Lupardo our State Assembly rep and Jason Garner, our new County Exec, both urged women to run for office on every level of government, … [Read more...] about 3,000 + at Women’s March on Binghamton

Free Access to Vote Smart now until election day

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Free unimpeded access to all Vote Smart data now through Election Day.  Vote Smart  votesmart.org Vote Smart is a bipartisan database of every federal candidate for office--every position, every speech, every vote. Not only that it has several tools to help you make the best choice that matches up with your concerns. For instance, if the … [Read more...] about Free Access to Vote Smart now until election day

BingChex: Debbie Preston’s 5 Lies

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A group named BingChex has analyzed the information about Debbie Preston's misuse of a Town of Conklin credit card and has reported that Preston's story does not add up. BingChex asserts that: 1. "The e-mails show she had already spent $23,000 on the Conklin card in July of 2011, two months BEFORE the flood. Then she continued to spend … [Read more...] about BingChex: Debbie Preston’s 5 Lies

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