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Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE

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Come and participate in our Third Thursday program on February 16th starting at 7 PM either by going to the Cooperative Gallery or via Zoom. In keeping with the theme of our Love show, all attendees can read poems, essays, or flash fiction dealing with the subject of love. There are many ways to participate. You can pick your favorite love poems to read … [Read more...] about Third Thursday Art Talks: LOVE

Broome County’s ARPA Bonanza: Who Captured the $37 million?

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What would you do if someone gave you an unexpected $37 million? A once-in-a-lifetime bonanza? That was the delicious dilemma faced by the Broome County Executive and Legislators when the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed in March 2021. ARPA allocated $350 billion to municipal, county, state, and tribal governments to assist in COVID … [Read more...] about Broome County’s ARPA Bonanza: Who Captured the $37 million?

Residents Launch New Website to Track how Binghamton is Spending $46 million in Pandemic Recovery Funds

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BINGHAMTON – A small group of residents, including former public employees and housing justice advocates, launched today a new website that documents and tracks how Binghamton elected officials are spending the City’s $46 million in pandemic recovery funds (often called ARPA funds).   “Former Mayor Rich David and current Mayor Jared Kraham … [Read more...] about Residents Launch New Website to Track how Binghamton is Spending $46 million in Pandemic Recovery Funds

ML King Peace Event

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Binghamton, New York Location of Action:  Court St Binghamton at Martin Luther King statue at the bridge Date and Time of Action:  Friday, January 16, 2023, 11:00 am Sponsoring Organization:  Peace Action & Veterans for Peace of Binghamton, NY Website:  http://bcpeaceaction.org Facebook Page: Contact Name:  Jack Gilroy Contact … [Read more...] about ML King Peace Event

11th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners Announced

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11th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners AnnouncedThe Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club announce the winners ofthe 11th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition at the opening on First FridayJanuary 6, 2023. The Show continues through Saturday, January 28, at 3 pm when the People’sChoice prize will be awarded. Kirk and … [Read more...] about 11th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners Announced

UPDATED:#Justice for Hamail: Police incident

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In the early morning of New Years Day white frat boys jumped a man of color in downtown Binghamton. Police stood by and watched—white students fighting downtown is not uncommon. As the fight escalated, friends and bystanders (people of color) intervened in an attempt to stop the man from being injured. That's when police got involved—attacking Hamail (who is … [Read more...] about UPDATED:#Justice for Hamail: Police incident

Workshops at BCAC

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Binghamton, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) and the Artisan Gallery are pleased to announce PURSUIT: A new series of classes and workshops at Artisan Gallery. Registration for classes will begin in January, 2023 and some highlights include: Still Life with Pastels, Still Life with Oils, Creative Writing, Pop-Up Art, Poetry, and The Art of Body … [Read more...] about Workshops at BCAC

Women’s Life Services, local example of national outrage

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An investigative report has been written by Laura Morel in Reveal News about anti-abortion centers or crisis pregnancy centers, called by those trying to convince patients they are medical facilities or even abortion clinics. Locally, the "Women's Life Services" in the same parking lot as Southern Tier Women's Health Services, our local abortion clinic. … [Read more...] about Women’s Life Services, local example of national outrage

Vacancies in Binghamton Police Department up to 19; Mayor Kraham’s Retention Plan: Incentive Pay, Beards, and Tattoos

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BINGHAMTON - This week, Binghamton City Council unanimously approved Mayor Kraham’s proposal to pay police officers a retention incentive using $363,000 of American Rescue Plan funding, federal dollars awarded to Binghamton to help with local recovery efforts following the pandemic. (Councilwoman Aviva Friedman was absent and did not vote). The proposal … [Read more...] about Vacancies in Binghamton Police Department up to 19; Mayor Kraham’s Retention Plan: Incentive Pay, Beards, and Tattoos

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