May 4, 2020 by Bill Martin If you had to design a system to spread COVID-19 in Broome County, how would you do it? Follow the sheriff and county officials in three, easy steps. Step One: Local officials have sought to isolate the county, terminating all bus service into and out of Binghamton, closing hotels to visitors, and demanding that any … [Read more...] about How to Spread COVID-19 in Broome County
Farm Share Sign Ups Open!
If you’ve already signed up for a Farm Share this season, thank you! If not, you still have time, and we have some exciting changes to share!! This year we are offering a new 75% discount for members with incomes in the Level 1 income category. With 20 million Americans signing up for Unemployment recently, there’s never been a better time for a deep … [Read more...] about Farm Share Sign Ups Open!
Broome Community Land Trust Announces New Ambassador Program; Interested Residents Have Until May 8 to Apply
Earlier this week, a small coalition of housing justice advocates in Broome County announced a new paid opportunity for residents that are passionate about expanding safe, healthy, affordable housing choices in the area. The group, the Steering Committee of the emerging Broome Community Land Trust (CLT), is now seeking applications for its first-ever … [Read more...] about Broome Community Land Trust Announces New Ambassador Program; Interested Residents Have Until May 8 to Apply
WIND TURBINES-Update
April 9, 2020 Report on SPECIAL MEETING OF NY SITING BOARD ON LOCATION OF WIND TURBINES In 14 short minutes, the Siting board decided once again to reject local concerns for peoples’ health and safety and demands to protect their environment in eastern Broome County. The board managed to ‘deliberate’ about all three petitions for a rehearing and voted … [Read more...] about WIND TURBINES-Update
The Rental Housing Crisis is Coming: Its Up to Local Governments to Act Now to Protect Our Most Vulnerable Renters
There is a coming crisis in the rental housing market, particularly among those tenants who are not receiving any public subsidy but who were, before the crisis, already financially insecure. Thanks to the 90-day eviction moratorium here in NY, which the Governor signed on May 20th, we have a little breathing room, but not much. We need to design, launch, … [Read more...] about The Rental Housing Crisis is Coming: Its Up to Local Governments to Act Now to Protect Our Most Vulnerable Renters
Broome County Approves Death Sentences
by Bill Martin March 25 2020 Yesterday Broome County Executive Jason Garnar approved death sentences for scores of Broome County residents. There is no other way to state it. In an interview with Bob Joseph on WNBF radio, he insisted he would not approve any releases from the Broome County jail. He refused to answer any real questions: has anyone in … [Read more...] about Broome County Approves Death Sentences
Facebook Small Business Grants
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Farmer Relief Fund
American Farmland Trust is excited to announce that the application for AFT’s Farmer Relief Fund is now live! AFT will award farmers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm of market disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis. Eligible applicants include any small and mid-size direct-market producers. These are … [Read more...] about Farmer Relief Fund
Mutual Aid Network (Citizen Action News)
Community Coming Together As we all face a global health crisis, we want you to know that we are going to face this together. There have been a lot of community members, groups and businesses stepping up to make sure that we are all taken care of. Thank you! I am blown away how we are all coming together. Below is information regarding mutual aid donation … [Read more...] about Mutual Aid Network (Citizen Action News)
Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist
On Nov. 2, 2019, Peg Johnston made a presentation “Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist” to the Women’s Rights and Justice in NYS: Past and Present Conference. Freeman started her career as a suffragette both in England and the U.S. with innovative techniques to capture the attention of the press and the public. … [Read more...] about Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist
