Dear Honorable Members of City Council, We offer the following for your consideration in response to Mayor David's announcement on January 8, 2021 establishing (at this late date) the Binghamton Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Steering Committee as directed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in his Executive Order 203 issued last June. In his … [Read more...] about Police Reform: Letter to City Council
2021 SPRING FLOWER SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES
CALLING BROOME COUNTY ARTISTS! Broome County Arts Council’s Artisan Gallery invites artists residing or working in Broome County to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the second annual “Broome County Arts Council Flower Show”, a group exhibition centered on works that celebrate florals. Selected works will be exhibited in the month of April … [Read more...] about 2021 SPRING FLOWER SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES
Binghamton team to lead $2.6 million research into solar energy and power grids
BINGHAMTON, NY – A team of researchers from Binghamton University has been selected to receive $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to develop ways to reliably support higher amounts of solar power on the grid.The three-year project will focus on advanced grid-forming photovoltaic (PV) inverter control … [Read more...] about Binghamton team to lead $2.6 million research into solar energy and power grids
NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program
APPLY NOW! NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program in Central and Southern Tier New York Artists living and working in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, and other counties in the Central and Southern Tier regions are encouraged to apply to participate in this free entrepreneurial program to be presented by Earlville Opera House and Sam & Adele Golden … [Read more...] about NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program
El Charcon’ Sister City Project Looking for YOU
The El Charcon Sister City Project is asking for your help: We are facing a serious period of transition as our board membership has shrunk over the past several years. In order to remain a functioning organization, and to continue to do the important work of supporting our friends in El Charcón, we need new people to join the Board. Otherwise we will be … [Read more...] about El Charcon’ Sister City Project Looking for YOU
Northside now has a Grocery Store
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 exhibiting small works January through February, to a special show that will also raise badly needed funds for the Cooperative Gallery, “Small in a Square.” According to Gallery President Karen Kuff-Demicco, “We are excited to be back exhibiting original art and … [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
