BROOME COUNTY LEGISLATORS OPPOSE “GERRYMANDERED” REDISTRICTING MAP ALERT! The Legislature has called for a vote quickly on "Map 3" and Indivisible would like a massive turnout for this hastily called session. Here is the County notice and the Zoom login info: N O T I C E PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Session of the Broome County Legislature … [Read more...] about “Gerrymandered” Redistricting Map
Winners Announced at Bob Johnston Photo
Tenth Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Exhibit Announces Winners The Cooperative Gallery and the Two Rivers Photography Club are excited to co-sponsor the tenth Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Exhibit Jan. 7- 29th, 2022, a display by the region’s outstanding photographers. “We are mindful of the current explosion of COVID and are … [Read more...] about Winners Announced at Bob Johnston Photo
Broome Co Re-Districting: Letter from Indivisible
For those of you who have not been following the Broome County Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee meetings, five potential maps were submitted. On Monday night the committee voted by a 6 to 3 vote to accept map #3. At issue is that Map #3 was proposed by the Republicans and is clearly the most “gerrymandered" and least balanced of the proposed maps. Further, … [Read more...] about Broome Co Re-Districting: Letter from Indivisible
B.U. New Energy Wins Fed Grant
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Charles Schumer today announced that Binghamton University’s New Energy NY Project has been selected as one of the nation’s first awardees for Phase 1 of the American Rescue Plan’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Schumer, who advocated strongly for Binghamton’s proposal, said the Phase 1 award opens up … [Read more...] about B.U. New Energy Wins Fed Grant
Call for Artists and Craftspeople
The Cooperative Gallery 213 offers entry in the annual Holiday Show for all exhibiting and supporting members. The Holiday Show runs from December 2- 19th and is open First Friday Dec. 3, 5-9 pm, other Fridays 5- 8 pm, Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm, Sundays, 12-3 pm. There will be a reception for participating artists on Thursday Dec 2nd 6-8 pm. For those who want … [Read more...] about Call for Artists and Craftspeople
10th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition
10th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition January 2022 The Cooperative Gallery and the Two Rivers Photography Club are excited to co-sponsor the tenth Bob Johnston Photography Competition and Exhibit Jan. 7- 29th, 2022, a display by the region’s outstanding photographers. However, we are also mindful of the current explosion of COVID variants and … [Read more...] about 10th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition
Appellate Court gives go ahead for turbine project
Court says Sanford Town Board Failed to Support its Own Local Law Residents call for Town Supervisor resignation Appellate Court gives go ahead for turbine project Contact: Anne Lawrence 917 407 3976 The latest setback in the fight by residents against industrial wind turbines on the steep hills of Deposit and Windsor can be laid unequivocally … [Read more...] about Appellate Court gives go ahead for turbine project
November First Friday and Launch of First-Ever Broome Art Guide
Broome County Arts Council Presents November First Friday and Launch of First-Ever Broome Art Guide BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council is pleased to present November’s First Friday Art Walk from 6PM to 9PM in Downtown Binghamton on November 5th, 2021. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. (Some additional events may have an admission fee). … [Read more...] about November First Friday and Launch of First-Ever Broome Art Guide
Phoenix Awards
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
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
