BINGHAMTON—Community members brought Binghamton’s annual Columbus Day Parade to a halt Monday, to protest the inhumane and deadly conditions of the Broome County Jail. The jail, which also serves as an ICE detention center, is responsible for at least 10 inmate deaths since 2011—a rate over 4 times the state average. A total of 4 […]
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Canal Plaza Furthers Revitalization of the North Side – Delivers Affordable Homes and Commercial Space, and Supportive Services to Vulnerable New Yorkers Investment Complements “Southern Tier Soaring” — the Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza,
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Throughout the year, local reporting and community activism shined a spotlight on a number of unethical and illegal actions taken by City Assessor Scott Snyder over the last few years that generated significant financial benefits for Mayor Rich David. Some of the local reporting even resulted in internal investigations by the City Attorney’s Office, an
Magic Friends, get out your tiny rakes and trowels… find some moss and magic… and make a Fairy Garden! Anyone, anywhere, can enter. The winners will be chosen from different categories so everyone has a chance to be a winner… from the very youngest to the oldest granny – just keep in mind that should
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Truth Pharm is thrilled to announce they have received a $20,000 grant from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) to assist with their efforts for policy change in the Southern Tier and New York State. The DPA is the world’s leading drug policy reform organization, and their mission focuses on advancing policies that reduce the harm
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Again, the Press & Sun Bulletin ignored the recent medical neglect at the Broome County Jail. But the Broome County Jail is banking that the crime page is not of interest to you. The average person does not pay attention unless they are personally affected. When you go to your doctor what is one of
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It has come to our attention that there is a plan before the Planning Commission that the Davidge Mansion be sold to a developer who plans to turn it into student housing!! It is not enough to preserve the historical outside of the mansion; we need to preserve the inside from the kind of destruction
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This excellent article on the controversy about mass shootings and the political realities for various solutions. It was the lead article in Access/Ability, a publication of Southern Tier Independence Center.–ed by Ken Dibble In the wake of the most recent mass shootings and the ongoing drama of people on the far right and the far
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The primary revenue source for the City of Binghamton–as with most local governments–comes from local property taxes. For example, in 2019, the City collected $35 million in local property taxes, which alone covered more than half of the $64.5 million general fund operating budget. [Yes. Worst intro ever. I know. But trust me: the research
Broome County Inmate Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Burns Following Medical Negligence A Local Man Is the Latest to Sustain Serious Injuries Related to Medical Malpractice at Broome County Jail Release from Binghamton PLOT Sep 16 A man being held in Broome County Jail was rushed to the Clark Burn Center of Upstate University Hospital (UUH) in
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