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
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