Last year's Best of Show "Toast" by Mike Ricciardi 5th BOB JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND COMPETITION SPONSORED BY Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club January 1 – 23rd, 2016 The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club are sponsoring the 5th Bob Johnston Photography Show and … [Read more...] about Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition Returns in January 2016
Bridge Work Improving This Site
We are sorry if you have visited the binghamton bridge recently and been dismayed to find it crashed. We have taken a number of steps to rectify the situation. First of all we have removed the hundreds, if not thousands, of users who are spammers. And then we deleted old events dating back to 2010 as well as many articles that go way back. They were taking … [Read more...] about Bridge Work Improving This Site
Let’s Study Recycling for Profit: Nov 14th
A local group of community members and students will explore recycling and re-use of materials in Broome County to see if there are opportunities both for increased recycling and for creating jobs. Nov. 14th, 2 pm on BU campus--Library second floor, it is LS2523A South Study. According to EPA there are over 250 million tons of solid waste generated in the … [Read more...] about Let’s Study Recycling for Profit: Nov 14th
Fighting for $15 Nov. 10th
On November 10, we’re holding a national day of action to support $15 an hour and union rights. Believe me, you want to be there. RALLY FOR $15 WAGES FOR ALL WORKERS! November 10th 2015 @ 12 noon Across from Walmart in Johnson City At the CFJ Park As fast-food workers across the country go on STRIKE on November 10, people across the country will … [Read more...] about Fighting for $15 Nov. 10th
Recycling Opportunities: What do we need to know?
Throughout every community, in the US and the world, there are individuals, commercial enterprises and industries that service segments of the many recycling activities. These segments are called niches. With 7.2 billion people on the world there are tens of millions of people actively involved in some aspect of recycling. Those willing and able to … [Read more...] about Recycling Opportunities: What do we need to know?
Public Art Encourages Voting
The Dept. of Public Art is using art and scraps of wood to remind people to vote Tues. Nov. 3rd. "We encourage civic engagement in our public art, so this is a natural extension to remind people of their civic duty," said Peg Johnston, one of the organizers of the volunteer group. The odd shaped pieces of wood, left over from Mural Fest 2015, were … [Read more...] about Public Art Encourages Voting
Futuristic View of Binghamton’s Downtown
The year is 2022, the place, Binghamton, New York, a small but booming city in the heart of the state. It is a warm sunny day in May. Two women, each twenty two years of age excitedly anticipate tomorrow’s BU graduation ceremonies. They rent living space together overlooking the Chenango River on Wall Street. Exiting the building, they proceed to Court … [Read more...] about Futuristic View of Binghamton’s Downtown
Vote Smart New Tool for Democracy
We have all had the thought that if people voted on the issues that are important to them, instead of gotcha games and bought elections, our democracy would be a lot stronger. Well, that reality is a little closer with Vote Smart a non partisan resources listing all federal and state candidates with their complete records in an easy to access database. It … [Read more...] about Vote Smart New Tool for Democracy
New Additions to “Sculpture Outdoors”
Photo:Emily Jablon River Walk Sculpture BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL is expanding its on-line “Sculpture Outdoors” catalogue on First Friday September 4th. New research about 6 additional works will go live at 6:00pm at www.broomearts.org/public-sculpture. The site currently showcases 13 public sculptures. The new … [Read more...] about New Additions to “Sculpture Outdoors”
Police Union Misinforming Residents and Rank and File Members About Police Modernization Law
An Attempt to Scare Residents and Prevent Passage of the Bill? Binghamton, NY -- Misinformation is being spread by the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the police union, about the content of the Police Modernization Law being considered by the Binghamton City Council. The public, including many human services and advocacy organizations and … [Read more...] about Police Union Misinforming Residents and Rank and File Members About Police Modernization Law
