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Binghamton’s GOP-led Council (Again) Won’t Even Discuss Basic Reform Proposals to Increase Transparency and Improve Ethics

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On September 26, I submitted to Binghamton City Council and the Clerk’s Office two Requests for Legislation (RLs) that share common themes of transparency and good governmental reforms.   Expand Broome’s Annual Financial Disclosure Reporting to Binghamton The first request pertains to emulating the longstanding practice of Broome County, which requires all elected officials, key […]

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Update On Federal Case Involving Binghamton Plaza Owners

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(BINGHAMTON, N.Y.) — Mayor Jared M. Kraham on Thursday released the following statement regarding the federal bankruptcy case involving owners of the Binghamton Plaza: “On Wednesday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge signed an order dismissing the Chapter 11 case involving the owners of the Binghamton Plaza. This order also dismisses the shield that may have given

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Brock and His Secret Army of Investors: A Case Study, in Real Time, of How Binghamton Residents are Being Displaced and Harmed by the Mad Rush to Profit off Student Rentals

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A homegrown equity investment firm, founded by a former Binghamton University wrestler, is quietly attracting silent investors and gobbling up apartment buildings and two-family residences, illegally displacing long-term seniors and working families, and converting these properties into cash-cow student rentals. Brock Cvijanovich, who also uses the name Brock Orion, has been a key player in

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Constitutional Convention? NO!

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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

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September First Friday

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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! Most exhibitions

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Anzaroot Faces More Scrutiny

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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 control.

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Voter Suppression, BC Style

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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

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Truth Pharm Receives Artist Employment Grant

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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 300 artists

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Binghamton and Broome Must Seize the Hidden Gem in NY’s Budget: $250 Million to Tackle Vacant Properties

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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

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Court Dismisses Harassment Charge Against Abdelazim: Ruling Affirms the Charge Had No Legal Merit

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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

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