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Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo

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CALL FOR ARTISTS - ANIMAL MURALS AT ROSS PARK ZOO, BINGHAMTON, NY w/ DPADeadline for Proposals: August 28thThe Dept. of Public Art and Ross Park Zoo are collaborating on a colorful animal mural that will welcome guests to the zoo! The mural will be installed between September 18th to September 20th during an Arts Adventure event happening at the zoo. The … [Read more...] about Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo

WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY

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What would Rod Serling say about his neighborhood park.  Who would even consider damaging or destroying a park, especially one for ALL children.  (Recreation Park) Was the person(s) deprived or seeking revenge?  In vengence, an eye for an eye, there is no resolution to a problem; it just continues on like Israel/Palestine or one religion or political … [Read more...] about WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY

Is Binghamton in a Strong Financial Position to Weather this Crisis? Yes. But it’s Not Because of You Know Who.

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The overall impacts from COVID-19 will likely cause significant harm to governmental finances at the local, county, and state levels. Officials at all levels have been warning that the loss of sales tax receipts, casino proceeds, income taxes, and property tax payments could create staggering budget shortfalls. Federal aid, they argue, is the only way to … [Read more...] about Is Binghamton in a Strong Financial Position to Weather this Crisis? Yes. But it’s Not Because of You Know Who.

Glenda Blake

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Glenda Blake, an artist at the Cooperative Gallery 213, died May 12th, 2020. "She contributed a great deal to the gallery," fellow artists recalled. "She dragged us into the world of online scheduling and created a style guide to create consistency and professionalism at the gallery." "I knew her in the early days of the Women's Center where her graphic … [Read more...] about Glenda Blake

Dick Andrus

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Belatedly, we bring you news of Dick Andrus' death on April 5th, 2020. If you are in the progressive community there are many many ways you could have known Dick. I served on his Shade Tree Commission under Mayor Matt Ryan' tenure along with Julian Shephard, a knowledgeable and committed environmental duo. Dick was always a great First Friday visitor to the … [Read more...] about Dick Andrus

Build a Garden

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https://vinesgardens.org/programs/build-a-garden/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=announcing_our_newest_vines_program_build_a_garden&utm_term=2020-05-07 Read how VINES is helping people who want to grow vegetables in their yards. There are income and other guidelines. … [Read more...] about Build a Garden

Broome Activists Join #HALTsolitary Statewide Rally

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New York community activists are rallying today in support of the passage of the HALT solitary bill. They will be outside the Governor’s mansion and across the state, in Buffalo, Long Island, Ithaca, Rochester, and beyond. Here in Broome County we join this effort and ask the legislature to reconvene, pass the HALT bill, and end solitary confinement in our … [Read more...] about Broome Activists Join #HALTsolitary Statewide Rally

Looking for Core Members

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An Invitation to join the Binghamton - El Charcón Sister City Project Are you interested in community development? Do you have connections with Central America? Are you a returned Peace Corps Volunteer looking for a way to stay engaged? Would you like to visit a small rural community in El Salvador to discover how the social movement in that country is … [Read more...] about Looking for Core Members

How to Spread COVID-19 in Broome County

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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

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