Update: A reader complains that this is "a puff piece" for the university. And it is a press release from the University that the bridge published because people ought to know about development and state expenditures locally. However, we would dearly love to have some critical eyes on this kind of news. The reader continues: " I would add that the story on … [Read more...] about Big Bucks for Local Industry: Batteries & Build Back Better
Binghamton School Closings
Probably you have heard about the dilemma facing the Binghamton School Board. Given current enrollment and budgetary issues, they have decided that one elementary school has to be closed. Also Roosevelt School on the North side is in bad repair and needs to be closed or re-built which will take potentially several years during which Roosevelt students will … [Read more...] about Binghamton School Closings
LUMA September 9-10
LUMA 2022 FEATURES RECORD-BREAKING 4 ARTIST DEBUTS: UPDATE Despite continuing post-pandemic challenges, LUMA is determined to continue featuring bold, innovative works from both long-time festival partners and emerging artists. LUMA's core this year is comprised of 7 major features including 4 artists that have never appeared at the festival … [Read more...] about LUMA September 9-10
3 Artists at Cooperative
The Cooperative Gallery 213 features two shows in September, The Artists’ Eye: a literal and figurative exploration by Regina Losinger and her daughter Ashlyn Kelley as well as a watercolor and collage show titled “Seasons” by Carolyn Gilligan. The shows run from First Friday September 2, 2022 through September 24th. The gallery is also exhibiting the images … [Read more...] about 3 Artists at Cooperative
Porchfest Returns
SEVENTH ANNUAL BINGHAMTON PORCHFEST STRIKES A CHORD ON THE WEST SIDE Binghamton, NY - Residents of Binghamton’s West Side neighborhood are tuning their guitars and pruning their begonias in anticipation of Binghamton Porchfest 2022, back for a seventh year next Sunday, August 28, from noon to 7 p.m. Porchfest invites thousands of community members … [Read more...] about Porchfest Returns
LUMA Mural Mapping
WHAT IS MURAL MAPPING? While projection mapping generally requires expertise in 3D animation software, Mural Mapping is a more traditional spin on the same idea that allows area artists to engage with projection mapping concepts. For Mural Mapping, LUMA creates a 2D scale drawing of a historic building facade which then gets screen printed onto canvas and … [Read more...] about LUMA Mural Mapping
Mayor Seeks Control of Binghamton Plaza
— City Files Motion In Federal Court, Setting Course For Eminent Domain Action Against North Side Eyesore — (BINGHAMTON, N.Y.) — Mayor Jared M. Kraham on Thursday announced the City of Binghamton has taken legal action against the owners of the Binghamton Plaza on the North Side, beginning a process to gain control of the longtime eyesore at 33 W. … [Read more...] about Mayor Seeks Control of Binghamton Plaza
Local Abortion Clinic Still Open
“While not a surprise, we are upset and angry about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V Wade today. Abortion is essential healthcare, and today, thousands of Americans are losing their right to easily access care that is safe and legal,” stated Susan Seibold-Simpson, Executive Director of Southern Tier Women’s Health Services, LLC in Vestal … [Read more...] about Local Abortion Clinic Still Open
Protesting Supreme Court Striking Down Abortion Rights
In response to Friday's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V Wade, the decision in 1973 that decriminalized abortion in all 50 states. Now each state can criminalize or restrict abortion any way they want, and several states have instantly outlawed abortion, with pre-existing "trigger laws" that take effect instantly. Clinics report that abortion … [Read more...] about Protesting Supreme Court Striking Down Abortion Rights
Free Murals! Want One?
The Dept. of Public Art is looking for boarded up buildings to design and paint temporary murals for each site. Depending on the size there may be opportunities for artists to paint 3-5 projects. "We need permission from property owners to place murals on their building, but there is no other charge," according to Peg Johnston. In addition, a Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Free Murals! Want One?
