Dear Concerned Community Member, Thank you for sharing your concerns in a recent email and the opportunity to clarify the action that took place immediately following the incident referenced as occurring on September 11th. The situation in question was brought to the district’s immediate attention that same day, and a thorough review began immediately … [Read more...] about Superintendent Thompson Responds
Assault of Black HS Student Protested
PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow) Organizers are asking for action protesting the assault of a black high school student by security staff. They are asking for letters or emails to be sent to Superintendent Thompson ThompsonTATbinghamtonschools.org. The Letter outlines corrective steps to achieve a supportive environment for students of color: I’m … [Read more...] about Assault of Black HS Student Protested
True Energy Efficiency
True Energy Efficiency LMI Stakeholder Workshop The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are holding regional forums across the state focused on energy affordability, access to energy efficiency and other clean energy solutions in low-income communities. We are having … [Read more...] about True Energy Efficiency
March for Racial Justice Oct. 13
Saturday, October 13th, join us for Binghamton's 2nd Annual March for Racial Justice—a follow-up to last year's widely attended national #M4RJ racial justice march. This year's theme is "Black Women Lead" and we plan to highlight and expand upon the tangible anti-racism work being done right here in the Southern Tier. We will have speakers from a variety … [Read more...] about March for Racial Justice Oct. 13
Vote Smart-Free Tools
Below is a recap of all the free, powerful tools Vote Smart has to offer to give you peace of mind that you're electing the right people to represent you this November. ISPY: Enables every citizen to research the records of over 40,000 politicians in a keyword searchable database: every biography, vote, issue position, rating, speech, and political … [Read more...] about Vote Smart-Free Tools
Endicott Police Tase a Black Man
On Sunday September 16th, Endicott police tased a Black man with a pacemaker—causing him to suffer a heart attack, and subsequently assaulted a Black woman who were witness to a car accident on Odell Ave. The tased man had helped free one of the car crash victims shortly before police arrived. Details of the incident can be found here: Please read! … [Read more...] about Endicott Police Tase a Black Man
Superheroes Painted at Floral Ave. Park
Kareemah Scurry, a Johnson City artist, has completed her vision for the children (including her own) at Floral Ave. Park. She calls her mural "Environmental Superheroes" and represents superheroes of all cultures. "The figure on the left is dreaming about how to take care of the Park," explained Kareemah. "One Superhero controls the weather; the Superboy … [Read more...] about Superheroes Painted at Floral Ave. Park
‘Night Children’ Mural Installed by DPA
"Night Children" a new mural by Susan Champeny was installed on the back of the bath building at Floral Ave. Park in Johnson City by the Dept. of Public Art. "I think we have painted every square inch possible at the Floral Ave. Park," commented Peg Johnston of DPA. "And more importantly, we have given the park and the children who use it some positive … [Read more...] about ‘Night Children’ Mural Installed by DPA
PLOT Leads Protest of Police Treatment of Teens
PLOT (Progessive Leaders of Tomorrow) held a March and Rally to Protest the August 11th incident involving two black teenagers near Rec Park in Binghamton. About 150- 200 people attended chanting "Use Your Body. Use Your Privilege." Kymel Yard, PLOT speaker explained, "We each may have some privilege, as a male, or white... and we need to use that privilege … [Read more...] about PLOT Leads Protest of Police Treatment of Teens
