Binghamton City Council Members Livingston and Taylor Express Frustration over Joint Sewage Treatment Plant Secrecy; Demand Mayor David Share Key Information and Updates with the Public about his Privatization Plan

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The following is the official press release issued on October 30 by Binghamton City Councilmembers Dan Livingston and Conrad Taylor, both of whom have expressed strong opposition to Mayor David’s proposal to privatize operations and management at the joint sewage treatment plant.   Binghamton Councilmembers Dan Livingston and Conrad Taylor spoke today, and for months […]

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Republican City Electeds Come out of the Closet: “We’re Bullies and Hypocrites”

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I was on the road the last two days for work, serving as a resource at a conference for local government employees from Republican and Democratic administrations across New York to help brainstorm effective strategies to transform vacant housing to neighborhood assets with a focus on equity, sustainability, and justice. My phone started lighting up

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Early Voting Has Arrived!

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The Democratic majority in Albany finally passed Early Voting for New York. The first phase is all county voting, so you can vote at any polling place in early voting no matter in what district you live. Early voting happens at 3 locations: The Broome Co. Library, The Oakdale Mall (near former Sears store) and

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County Jail is a Documented Center of Medical Abuse and Death

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from Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier, October 16, 2019 The Sheriff has done it again. Whenever he is faced by protests over medical abuse and a record-setting number of deaths, he has one ready response: don’t worry, everything’s good at the jail. Yesterday, in response to the protest during the Columbus Day parade,

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Rennia Challenges Mayor on PLOT

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City Dem Chair Rennia Questions Mayor’s Calls to Condemn Social Justice Group Civil disobedience is a cornerstone of our democracy. At times, it is divisive, controversial, and inconvenient. As leaders of the local Dem Party, we share PLOTS’ commitment to racial justice. Although, we may not always agree with their tactics and social media posts,

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North Side Canal Plaza and Grocery July 2020

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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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Binghamton City Council President Tom Scanlon Refuses to Allow Discussion on Good Government Reform Proposals

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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

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Truth Pharm receives $20,000 grant from the Drug Policy Alliance

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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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