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 air-waves of … [Read more...] about Only in Binghamton
When They HEAR Us: Community Protest at Broome County Jail
Broome County is a national outlier in discriminatory jailing—having the HIGHEST incarceration rate in the entire state of New York. The incarceration rate of Black people in Broome County is more than TEN TIMES the rate of whites—which is DOUBLE the national average. The crisis of mass incarceration and criminalization has devastated our families, friends, … [Read more...] about When They HEAR Us: Community Protest at Broome County Jail
International Overdose Awareness Day
Truth Pharm to host Trail of Truth for International Overdose Awareness Day (Binghamton, NY) In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Truth Pharm is hosting our 4th annual Trail of Truth Memorial March on Saturday, August 24, 2019. While we saw a decrease in the total number of lives lost in 2018, we have seen a rise in the number of … [Read more...] about International Overdose Awareness Day
Mural Fest 2019 Line up
Fifth Annual Mural Fest at Cheri Lindsey Park Saturday The Dept. of Public Art (DPA) invites children and adults to “Come Paint With Us” at the 5th Annual Mural Fest at Cheri Lindsey Park on Saturday August 24th from 12-4 pm. DPA members have upcycled cardboard into a Box City, dinosaurs, a carousel and animals for children to paint. Adults and teens will … [Read more...] about Mural Fest 2019 Line up
THE 5TH ANNUAL BINGHAMTON PORCHFEST
TO BRING HUNDREDS OF PERFORMERS, THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES TO HISTORIC ABEL BENNETT NEIGHBORHOOD Binghamton, NY- On Sunday, August 25, Binghamton Porchfest celebrates five years of music and community on the West Side with its biggest installment yet: over seven hours, 163 musical performances will take place on 53 residential porches, stoops, and yards … [Read more...] about THE 5TH ANNUAL BINGHAMTON PORCHFEST
Out of the mouth of babes
Out of the mouth of babes After a year of random citizen outrage from compassionate citizens about Central American asylum seekers, it is reported that President Trump had an Oval office full of refugees from Myanmar, Uighurs in China, and Yazidis in Iraq and he revealed a stark lack of familiarity with the problems they faced. Neither does he admit the US … [Read more...] about Out of the mouth of babes
Mural Fest: Artists Wanted
The Dept of Public Art and CARES (Community Advocates Restoring Educational Standards) are partnering this year to sponsor a day of fun for Binghamton's Northside Neighborhood. CARES is offering a Backpack Giveaway, courtesy of the City of Binghamton, and free ice cream at the event from 2-4. “Any child enrolled in the Binghamton City School District is … [Read more...] about Mural Fest: Artists Wanted
LUMA News
Are you a local artist? want to be part of LUMA? Mural mapping: local artists' work projections What is a mural mapping? It’s a virtual mural that’s projected onto a building that is perfectly shaped to the building’s structure. We need you to create one. But don’t worry: you don’t have to know how to work a projector or have any fancy technical skills … [Read more...] about LUMA News
$16 Billion in Lost Money
Lost Money? Yours? State Comptroller DiNapoli is working hard to put lost money back into the hands of New Yorkers. There's $16 billion waiting to be claimed and the Office of the State Comptroller returns over $1.5 million a day—and we want to do more. It's easier than ever to see if there are any unclaimed funds in your name. Simply visit our website … [Read more...] about $16 Billion in Lost Money
Primary on Tuesday: Don’t forget to VOTE!
There are several primaries locally on Tues June 26th. For the Democrats Angela Riley vs Shawn Atkinson in the 3rd Council district. Binghamton Joe Burns vs Richard Jannaccio in the 5th district. For Broome Co. DA the Republicans will chose between Michael Korchak or PAul Battisti, the winner to run against Debra Gelson In Vestal's Clerk race, … [Read more...] about Primary on Tuesday: Don’t forget to VOTE!
