This from Common Cause: Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unprecedented in U.S. history that could mean major constitutional chaos. Margaret, we have no choice but to immediately step up our grassroots response to … [Read more...] about Constitutional Convention? NO!
September First Friday
Broome County Arts Council Presents September First Friday BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) is pleased to present September’s First Friday Art Walk from 6PM to 9PM in Downtown Binghamton on September 2nd, 2022. Some locations have varying hours, please check details below. Printed brochures will now be available at participating locations! … [Read more...] about September First Friday
Anzaroot Faces More Scrutiny
According to Court records, Jacob Anzaroot, who owns dozens of properties in the Triple Cities, received notices of two mortgage foreclosures, one for 5 million and another for 1.5 million. The mortgages cover several properties and are under limited liability companies (LLC's) which make it difficult to determine how many properties are under his … [Read more...] about Anzaroot Faces More Scrutiny
Voter Suppression, BC Style
Last year Broome County was the center of national attention and endless robocalls, all focused on our swing-district, congressional race between Tenney and Brindisi—an election settled by a mere 109 votes. In Broome County, even a few votes win an election. Getting out the vote under these conditions becomes a big campaign itself. So too is the game of … [Read more...] about Voter Suppression, BC Style
Truth Pharm Receives Artist Employment Grant
Truth Pharm Selected to Receive Creatives Rebuild NY Artist Employment Grant Binghamton, NY - Truth Pharm is excited to announce that they received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY). Designed to support employment opportunities for artists, the program is funding 98 collaborations involving a dynamic group of … [Read more...] about Truth Pharm Receives Artist Employment Grant
Binghamton and Broome Must Seize the Hidden Gem in NY’s Budget: $250 Million to Tackle Vacant Properties
Thanks to the unprecedented infusion of federal recovery dollars, the state’s budget approved in April is loaded with massive, one-time investments. Some have attracted critical media attention (Bills stadium deal, Exhibit A), while some have escaped the spotlight. One of those hidden gems is a $250 million allocation to the Restore NY program, which has … [Read more...] about Binghamton and Broome Must Seize the Hidden Gem in NY’s Budget: $250 Million to Tackle Vacant Properties
Court Dismisses Harassment Charge Against Abdelazim: Ruling Affirms the Charge Had No Legal Merit
Below is a statement from Binghamton resident Tarik Abdelazim, following the ruling by Ithaca City Court Judge Seth Peacock to dismiss the harassment charge against him, which was brought by the Office of Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak based on a complaint made by City Councilmember Sophia Resciniti on August 5, 2021. When I learned last … [Read more...] about Court Dismisses Harassment Charge Against Abdelazim: Ruling Affirms the Charge Had No Legal Merit
End Abuse of Women in the County Jail
Women and Local Activists Call to End to the Abuse of Women in the County Jail Women are one of the fastest growing populations in jails and prisons around the country. Broome County mirrors those trends: locally the incarceration of women has been accelerating. The growing number of women behind bars in Broome County is a key reason why Broome County … [Read more...] about End Abuse of Women in the County Jail
Downtown Shutdown
A Facebook group called Binghamton Believes Survivors of Sexual Assault and a business, Tea and Things called for a "Downtown Shutdown in Response to Sexual Assault" There have been multiple allegations that there have been rapes in three downtown restaurants, The Colonial, Dos Rios, and The Stone Fox. All three restaurants were temporarily closed but The … [Read more...] about Downtown Shutdown
Call for Artists and Craftspeople
The Cooperative Gallery 213 offers entry in the annual Holiday Show for all exhibiting and supporting members. The Holiday Show runs from December 2- 19th and is open First Friday Dec. 3, 5-9 pm, other Fridays 5- 8 pm, Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm, Sundays, 12-3 pm. There will be a reception for participating artists on Thursday Dec 2nd 6-8 pm. For those who want … [Read more...] about Call for Artists and Craftspeople
