I walk in Recreation Park on Binghamton's Westside every day. Lately I have been noticing a outburst of mushrooms in greater variety than I have ever seen in one place. There are 8-10 different kinds of mushrooms or "mycelium" as the scientists refer to it. I met a Ukrainian woman picking the mushrooms as I was photographing them. "These very good to eat. … [Read more...] about Mycelium Running in Rec Park
C-Squared: Collaborative Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery
Consider the Square. The current show at the Cooperative Gallery assembles diverse artwork in 6, 12 and 24 inch formats into groupings with surprising results. One collection (detail shown) connects different media all done in red. Curator MaryRose Griffin invited all gallery members to submit works in squares and then created collections, one exploring … [Read more...] about C-Squared: Collaborative Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery
Rivercrest Houses Demolished
To our friends of Rivercrest: It seems that Matthews' lawyer recently persuaded the Town of Vestal to allow the demolition of four Rivercrest houses. Three were leveled last week. What a loss to the community! Rivercrest's status as Vestal's one and only local historic district remains unresolved pending a court ruling. Until then Rivercrest should … [Read more...] about Rivercrest Houses Demolished
Local Southern Tier Clergy Issue Letters of Support for Marriage Equality
As the marriage equality debate approaches the final days in the New York State Senate, the bill is now only one vote short of passage. Religion has played a significant role on both sides of the debate. Today a number of clergy from different Southern Tier communities of faith voiced their support for marriage equality. They point out that access to … [Read more...] about Local Southern Tier Clergy Issue Letters of Support for Marriage Equality
An Open Letter from Michael Libous to Senator Tom Libous
Dear Cousin Tom… I wish I were contacting you with some scandalous family news, but I’m not. Gay cousin Michael (Libous) here with some thoughts I need to share. (Governor Cuomo asked me to contact you.) As you know, our state is in a ‘state’ right now pondering the question of gay marriage and all of its trappings. Having recently met a man with … [Read more...] about An Open Letter from Michael Libous to Senator Tom Libous
Make Way for Ducklings
A family of ducks snarled traffic on the East Clinton St. Bridge on a recent rainy May afternoon in Binghamton NY. A car stopped suddenly and then attempted to block two lanes and soon a Mallard with her brood were seen crossing the street, a heart-warming sight until they got to the other side. The mother easily hopped the curb but the ducklings … [Read more...] about Make Way for Ducklings
Bridge Company seit 1886
The south Washington street bridge is a rare lenticular truss bridge of three spans. built by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company in 1886 It is on the national register of historic places It has been restored and in now used only as a bicycle and foot bridge.Start the ride at the South Washington Street Bridge and pedal alongside the Susquehanna and Chenango … [Read more...] about Bridge Company seit 1886
Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963
[img_assist|nid=2038|title=Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963|desc=Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963 Paintings and Ephemera from a Working Artist will be at the Cooperative Gallery 213 on State St. Binghamton May 6-28th, 2011.|link=none|align=center|width=200|height=142] Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963 Paintings and Ephemera of a … [Read more...] about Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963
Peg Johnston Honored for Abortion Work
At its annual conference February 5th, 2011, the Abortion Care Network gave three awards to those who have shown exemplary and outstanding service to the abortion care community and to the women it serves. The David Gunn Lifetime Achievement honoree this year is Peg Johnston, a clinic director, long-time leader in the abortion care community, and author of … [Read more...] about Peg Johnston Honored for Abortion Work
Building bridges for peace, for hope and for justice
A locally developed website, teachpeacenow.org, has for over three years offered educators, parents and students resources for them to create peace at school and in the community. The site provides lesson plans, activities, discussion forums and editorial pieces that encourage hope and social justice. Veteran educators Dr. Joan Koster and Tim Wolcott … [Read more...] about Building bridges for peace, for hope and for justice