This is a fascinating look at how (and why) the IRS is targeting low income taxpayers who have the earned income tax credit five times more than other tax payers and much higher than millionaires (who keep increasing). A large increase in federal income tax audits targeting the poorest wage earners allowed the Internal Revenue […]
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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
On Violence in Broome County: Why is gun violence increasing? And crime not? That’s a paradox that you won’t hear from local media or elected officials. The stories they bleat at us repeat a fearful line: violent crime is escalating and threatens us all, daily. And people across the county and state clearly have a
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April 3, 2022 Dear Council Members, I am writing about the code enforcement proposals recently announced by Mayor Kraham. While I support the overall efforts, the statements made by the Mayor and Councilmembers are a bit overstated. Moreover, the reforms don’t really solve the specific concerns expressed by the same officials. Or they simply
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Book Review: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson by Peg Johnston Post apocalyptic novels are a favorite of mine and as the climate crisis worsens, the apocalyptic theme is urgent. Some are reassuring in human resilience (A World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler for instance) and some evoke suicidal tendencies
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BCAC HOSTS AWARD CEREMONY FOR 2022 UNITED CULTURAL FUND (UCF) RECIPIENTS The Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) announces their 35th annual United Cultural Fund (UCF) award recipients, with a celebration also highlighting major donors to this annual campaign. The UCF Campaign, one of about 35 United Arts Funds (UAFs) in the Nation, is the only
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Transgender Woman Sues Broome County and Broome County Sheriff and Jail Staff for Discrimination, Abuse and Denial of Medical Care Advocates call on Albany lawmakers to protect transgender and non-binary people in custody BROOME COUNTY – Makyyla Holland (she/her/hers), a 23-year-old transgender Broome County resident, filed suit today against Broome County, the Broome County’s Sheriff
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Art can tell stories, ignite imagination, and stir emotions. As a gallery and as a community our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people whose country is being subjected to an unprovoked attack by Putin’s Russian military. The Cooperative Gallery 213 is organizing “Art for Ukraine” a weekend of art that will raise funds and
Broome County Arts Council Presents April First Friday BINGHAMTON, NY. Broome County Arts Council is pleased to present April’s First Friday Art Walk from 6PM to 9PM in Downtown Binghamton on April 1st, 2022. Some locations have varying hours, please check details below. Most exhibitions are free and open to the public. This month’s First
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Joy, Play and Resistance in the work of Miguel Luciano and Hiram Maristany March 24 – May 14, 2022 Opening Reception Thursday, March 24, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Main Gallery Joy is transformative. It vibrates with generative possibility in an emergent and collective capacity to re-imagine dominant structures and reclaim power. Play is nourishment. It is
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