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Republican City Electeds Come out of the Closet: “We’re Bullies and Hypocrites”

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I was on the road the last two days for work, serving as a resource at a conference for local government employees from Republican and Democratic administrations across New York to help brainstorm effective strategies to transform vacant housing to neighborhood assets with a focus on equity, sustainability, and justice. My phone started lighting up […]

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North Side Canal Plaza and Grocery July 2020

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Canal Plaza Furthers Revitalization of the North Side – Delivers Affordable Homes and Commercial Space, and Supportive Services to Vulnerable New Yorkers Investment Complements “Southern Tier Soaring” — the Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza,

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Binghamton City Council President Tom Scanlon Refuses to Allow Discussion on Good Government Reform Proposals

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Throughout the year, local reporting and community activism shined a spotlight on  a number of unethical and illegal actions taken by City Assessor Scott Snyder over the last few years that generated significant financial benefits for Mayor Rich David. Some of the local reporting even resulted in internal investigations by the City Attorney’s Office, an

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Mayor David Promises No Sewer Rate Increase, but Quietly Proposes (Another) Sewer Rate Increase

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 – Come next summer, the sewer rates will be 35% higher than in January 2017, thanks to Mayor David – According to his own statements and as reported by multiple local media outlets–including WNBF radio, the Press and Sun newspaper, and WBNG–Mayor Rich David promised no increases to the sewer rates. But a simple review

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Mural Fest Successful!

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The 5th Annual Mural Fest was held on August 24th at Cheri Lindsey Park on Binghamton’s Northside. Seven eye-popping mural panels painted at Mural Fest will be donated to Theodore Roosevelt School. The Dept of Public Art sponsored master artists and recruited volunteer artists to complete the murals in one afternoon. The theme of the

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Only in Binghamton

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 Local author to premiere full and unique audiobook on WBDY radio Mixing a traditional audiobook with the ambience and effects of a radio dramatization, Awake: A Vampire Tale is a coming-of-age story by AmarA*jk Binghamton, NY – August 25, 2019 – Locally based artist and theatrical designer AmarA*jk is bringing a new experience to the

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