by Bill Martin March 20, 2022 Got a grievance about abuse today? Tomorrow? Ever? Not in the BC jail you don’t! Friends and family of persons incarcerated in the Broome County jail regularly hear disturbing accounts of physical, disability, and medical abuse. The official county, state, and legal recourse for incarcerated persons is for them to file … [Read more...] about Got an abuse grievance? Not in the BC jail
Corporate Investors Feast on Binghamton’s Rental Housing Market
Outside Corporate Investors Feast on Rental Market, Exploiting Binghamton's Outdated Assessments Enough is Enough: We Need a Citywide Re-Assessment That is Fair to all Property Owners BINGHAMTON - Amicus LLC, registered with the New York State Department as a foreign corporate entity, is the latest outside institutional investor to quietly … [Read more...] about Corporate Investors Feast on Binghamton’s Rental Housing Market
BCAC Awards Dept of Public Art a Grant
BCAC ANNOUNCES OVER $261K FOR 2022 UNITED CULTURAL FUND (UCF) RECIPIENTS The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) announced $261,059.00 in 2022 United Cultural Funds (UCF) to 21 local artists, arts organizations and community non-profits - a substantial increase from the number of awards granted in 2021. Applicant statistics in Broome County … [Read more...] about BCAC Awards Dept of Public Art a Grant
“Facets” at Cooperative
Colgan & Ryan in “Facets” at Cooperative Nancy Ryan and Martha Colgan open March 4th in “Facets” at the Cooperative Gallery, running through March 26th. Both are accomplished artists and are presenting a variety of media including drawing, collage, prints, and pottery to name a few. Says Ryan, “The facets of a cut stone face in different directions … [Read more...] about “Facets” at Cooperative
Support for Artists
Many of you may have already seen today's announcement of the CRNY opportunity for artist support. The Earlville Opera House, CNY Arts, and Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts are partnering to present an informational session on February 22 at 7 pm. The link for registration is included in the information I'm sharing here. Here is the link: it is also … [Read more...] about Support for Artists
Unfreezing Afghanistan Funds
PRESS CONFERENCE: Noon, Monday, Feb 14th at Federal Building in Binghamton, NY. Topic: Unfreezing Afghanistan funds now held by the United States. Broome County Peace Action & Veterans for Peace in solidarity with national peace and justice organizations call on President Biden to release Afghan people's money to prevent starvation and allow teachers and … [Read more...] about Unfreezing Afghanistan Funds
The Black Museum (2 days only!)
The Black Museum is a community centered art gallery for Black artists. 9 exhibits. 100 Black artists. February 18th at Spool gallery on Baldwin St. in Johnson City. February 18th 7 pm … [Read more...] about The Black Museum (2 days only!)
Small Stuff & Self Portrait
The Cooperative Gallery is mounting two shows in February: John Thomson’s “Small Stuff” sculptures and designed objects and “Self Portraits” from the exhibiting members. The show opens First Friday February 4th and runs through the 26th at 213 State St. Binghamton. The gallery is open Fridays 5- 8 pm, Saturdays 11- 3 pm and by appointment. John … [Read more...] about Small Stuff & Self Portrait
BU to attract international businesses
BINGHAMTON, NY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced a $1.6 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to Binghamton University to develop the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator’s Soft Landing Program to attract international companies interested in locating to the U.S. and establishing operations in the Southern … [Read more...] about BU to attract international businesses
“Gerrymandered” Redistricting Map
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
