First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City would like to invite you to an extraordinary event: A Free Concert for Johnson City on Sunday, September 27th featuring Brother Sun. Fusing folk, Americana, blues, pop, jazz, rock, and a cappella singing, Brother Sun is an explosion of musical diversity and harmony, in the finest of male singing traditions. After … [Read more...] about Brother Sun: : A Free Concert for Johnson City
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Photo: proposed farmer's market building, architectural drawing County Exec Debbie Preston has declared the land behind the Cooperative Extension "the perfect place" for a year round farmer's market, but once again she is putting lipstick on a pig. The Cooperative Extension site was a late substitution when the Otsiningo Park location … [Read more...] about Year Round Farmer’s Market
Redlining to Riots
This is a great article from the Washington Spectator, a news and analysis newsletter. Read and subscribe! A pattern has emerged—in Oakland, New York, Cleveland, Baltimore, the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, and beyond. Police claiming to feel threatened kill unarmed black men. Protests follow, sometimes including violence. The Department of Justice … [Read more...] about Redlining to Riots
CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE POLICE MODERNIZATION LAW
Broome-Tioga NAACP, Urban League of Broome County, and Broome County YWCA call for passage of the Police Modernization law June 17, 2015 – Binghamton, NY – Tonight at the Binghamton City Council Business meeting representatives from the Broome Tioga NAACP, the Urban League of Broome County and the Broome County YWCA will read statements during … [Read more...] about CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE POLICE MODERNIZATION LAW
Metro Center Event Yields Lots of Ideas
Over 100 people stopped by Metro Center Plaza on First Friday to offer their support for a people- centered development in the space. Buskers abounded in the space--musicians, dancers and spontaneous music making. Chalk artists, young and old had a great time decorating the space. Postcards with ideas for the space were filled out and petitions were signed. … [Read more...] about Metro Center Event Yields Lots of Ideas
Pop-Up Event Planned for Metrocenter Courtyard this First Friday
Late Breaking (Updated): The binghamton bridge received (through a friend, not directly) a missive from the City Clerk late Thursday, cautioning organizers not to put anything on city property, like a table for instance. The text of the message is here: From: Pelletier, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 4:14 PM To: … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Event Planned for Metrocenter Courtyard this First Friday
Fracking May Not Have Been Banned in New York
Contrary to Widespread Opinion Shale Fracking May Not Have Been Banned in New York It is a huge mistake in politics to declare victory before you are absolutely certain that you have won. The applicable rule is "trust, but verify." That is why we must clarify the Cuomo administration's recent landmark decision to prohibit shale fracking in … [Read more...] about Fracking May Not Have Been Banned in New York
Virtual Reality Mural Project Celebrated; Community Meeting Planned
The Dept. of Public Art is celebrating the completion of their mural project at the Water St. Parking Ramp and looking forward to the next public art projects. A follow up to the successful Third Thursday meeting will be held Tues Dec 2 7pm at Lost Dog Cafe. The brainstorming from the … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Mural Project Celebrated; Community Meeting Planned
Jack Gilroy to be Sentenced
October 1, 2014, Syracuse, NY. UPDATE John “Jack” Gilroy, 79, of Endwell, NY and Upstate Drone Action, was sentenced to three months incarceration,three years probation, and $1000 fine by De Witt (NY) Town Judge Robert Jokl. "It's time for our justice system to identify the real criminals...not those who carry the … [Read more...] about Jack Gilroy to be Sentenced
Week One of Parking Ramp Mural Project
Week Two at the Parking Ramp witnessed 20+ volunteers of the APO Service Fraternity descend upon the parking ramp and leave behind lots of color in the stairwells. Part of the overall Virtual Reality project is to improve directions. Each level has a different color and symbol stenciled on each level. It was a great weekend for public art!! The Dept of … [Read more...] about Week One of Parking Ramp Mural Project
