For the first time in 25 years, the Northside of Binghamton has a fully operating Grocery Store. The grocery store is located at 435 State St. in the ground floor of a new $20.5 million mixed use building. Greater Good Grocery sells fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, frozen foods and a variety of non-perishable goods. Run by the Broome … [Read more...] about Northside now has a Grocery Store
IDA ignores local voices–Wind Turbines
by Anne Lawrence, bccrwind@gmail.com A disturbing disclosure at last night’s meeting indicated that the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) had already included PILOT money in their 2021 budget before they even voted on accepting new financial terms for an industrial wind project in eastern Broome county. This revelation shows that county and state … [Read more...] about IDA ignores local voices–Wind Turbines
Small in a Square Exhibit and Sale
UPDATED 12/24/20 All Cooperative Gallery members--both supporting and exhibiting members-- are invited to submit small works to a special show that will also raise badly needed funds for the Cooperative Gallery during the January Exhibit and Sale, “Small in a Square.” According to Gallery President Karen Kuff-Demicco, “We are excited to be back exhibiting … [Read more...] about Small in a Square Exhibit and Sale
Transient Visions Festival of the Moving Image 2020
This year Spool Gallery is bringing you something a little different. Watch the Transient Visions Festival of the Moving Image 2020 from the comfort of your own home! Four different programs will be presented, one each week from October 23rd through November 19th. Watch the second program now by going to www.transientvisions.org Friday, 10/30 - Thursday, … [Read more...] about Transient Visions Festival of the Moving Image 2020
Community Grants Available to Non Profits
United Way of Broome County Announces 2021-2022 Strategic Community Grants Program Now Open to Local Non-Profits We are pleased to announce the release of the Strategic Community Grants Program RFP with a Letter of Intent due November 20, 2020 and final proposals due on January 15, 2021. The Strategic … [Read more...] about Community Grants Available to Non Profits
RIOT ACT: a new bookstore opens in Binghamton
Anti-Profit Anti-Fascist Book Pushers serving the Lesser Binghamton Area. Now accepting literary and monetary donations. Online ordering and website coming soon. All set up with some books for sale outside and inside the Bundy Annex. Plenty of parking on Cedar Street and behind Red Wok and the church, including 2 open handicap parking spots by the entrance. … [Read more...] about RIOT ACT: a new bookstore opens in Binghamton
How would you reinvest $1.2 million into our community?
As City of Binghamton and Broome County prepares their annual budgets, we should be thinking about how we would like our taxes allocated in our community. $1.2 million of taxpayer money has been allocated to adding 12 more police officers to our already very large police force. This is done in the name of public safety concerns. However, during a global … [Read more...] about How would you reinvest $1.2 million into our community?
DPA Painting Murals at the Ross Park Zoo
In a collaboration with the Ross Park Zoo, eight artists with the Dept of Public Art are painting a Parade of Animals along the wall leading to the entrance to the Zoo. Artists submitted designs in August based on animals that are in Zoo's collection and 8 designs were chosen. They will prep Sept 18-19th and will be painting Sunday Sept. 20th from 11 am to 3 … [Read more...] about DPA Painting Murals at the Ross Park Zoo
Politics and Art in September
The Cooperative Gallery 213 is featuring a unique family collaboration, as MaryRose, Judy Salton, and their granddaughter Karissa explore different themes, including art and politics. The exhibits open First Friday September 4th, 2020 and continues through September 26th every Saturday from 11 am- 3 pm and by appointment with the artists (call 607 7243462 or … [Read more...] about Politics and Art in September
Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
The following is a media release from Truth Pharm The People’s Protection Plan Coalition Respond to Jason Garnar’s “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric Update: July 29, 2020 (Binghamton, NY) On Friday, July 24th, 2020, representatives of the People’s Protection Plan Coalition, a multi-county partnership spanning the Southern Tier, held a press conference on … [Read more...] about Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
