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Phoenix Awards

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We're celebrating activism in the Southern Tier! The annual Phoenix Awards will take place in person (with a virtual option) on Tuesday, October 26 in Endwell, NY. Join us! This event honors local activists who are engaged in advancing Citizen Action's vision of a world based on racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. This year’s honorees … [Read more...] about Phoenix Awards

Public Art Directory Launched

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           The new Broome County Public Art Directory reveals the many murals and sculptures that exist in Broome County. In collaboration with Broome County Planning, the Dept of Public Art (DPA) has posted murals on the site and on Sunday October 17th launches the site to the public. "While most people recognize there are many arts and cultural assets … [Read more...] about Public Art Directory Launched

Greater Good Grocery Update

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Courtesy of WBNG-- ae story here. BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- The Greater Good Grocery, located in the North Side of Binghamton, opened during the pandemic. During the afternoon of September 22, community leaders came together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and made remarks on the latest addition to serve our community. "Opening during a pandemic brought so … [Read more...] about Greater Good Grocery Update

Time and Textures at Cooperative Gallery

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The Cooperative Gallery 213 presents as its featured show Time & Textures, an exhibition of 3 friends who met as art majors at the State University of New York, College at New Paltz in 1980. Specially for the Broome Co. Art Trail three artists—Judy Salton, MaryRose, and Betsy Jo Williams will be on display October 1st – 23rd, 2021. Each of the three … [Read more...] about Time and Textures at Cooperative Gallery

October 2 and 3: Women’s March + Remember Rosie Jiménez

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  The local Indivisible chapter is hosting a Defend Our Reproductive Rights Rally Saturday Oct. 2 at 2 pm Broome Co. Courthouse. Two reproductive rights campaigns have staked out the first weekend in October for actions around the country to defend abortion rights.Beginning in July, when the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear a Mississippi … [Read more...] about October 2 and 3: Women’s March + Remember Rosie Jiménez

“Hardware” and “Past Reflections” at Cooperative in September   

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The Cooperative Gallery presents art works of two of its artists September 3- 25, 2021: Jean Luongo “Hardware” and Kit Burnham-Ashman’s “Past Reflections.” Both artists are experienced painters and exhibiting members of the gallery. These exhibits, and the member gallery, will be open to the public First Friday 5- 9 pm, other Fridays 5-8 pm, Saturdays 11 am- … [Read more...] about “Hardware” and “Past Reflections” at Cooperative in September   

Anzaroot Accused of Being Slumlord

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What follows is a letter from a concerned citizen and neighbor of one of the many properties Isaac Anzaroot owns and has been accused of neglecting.  --Bridge eds. June 26, 2021 Binghamton NY   I write as a concerned citizen about a large-scale problem with a local landlord, Isaac Anzaroot. I first became interested in this because I live down the street … [Read more...] about Anzaroot Accused of Being Slumlord

Glenda Blake Retrospective

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On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her birth, the Cooperative Gallery 213 will present a retrospective showing of the late Glenda Blake’s work. The opening is on First Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5 – 9 pm and throughout August Fridays 5-8 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm, and by appointment. Glenda was a talented artist from an early age. While … [Read more...] about Glenda Blake Retrospective

Binghamton Porchfest Returns in August

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Binghamton, NY – After a year off due to public health concerns, Binghamton Porchfest organizers and the City of Binghamton are proud to announce that the popular collaborative neighborhood celebration will return to the West Side for a sixth year on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The free, family-friendly event is hosted annually by inhabitants of the Abel … [Read more...] about Binghamton Porchfest Returns in August

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