KNOW Theatre’s Playwrights & Artists Festival opens this weekend, with six plays inspired by three works of art. There really is nothing like it in our community — two weekends of new plays, and you, the audience, the final and essential ingredient. This is uncharted territory, and these writers/actors/directors want to hear what YOU saw, […]
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DENVER, Colo. – Last night, progressives made significant gains in state houses across the nation, creating new opportunities to advance progressive policies and taking a critical next step in strengthening progressive power in the states. Candidates that ran on a progressive platform will now be focused on passing policies including expanding Medicaid, protecting pre-existing conditions,
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The Here in the Heart of NY mural maps about 18,000 square miles from the headwaters of the Susquehanna River need Cooperstown to Lake Erie on 300 square feet along Water Street. Here in the Heart of NY mural maps 18,000 square miles from Cooperstown to Ohio & Pennsylvania. At one foot = 8.5 miles,
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Veterans for Peace of Broome County will celebrate the hope of peace on this 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 by reclaiming Armistice Day. In 1954, Veterans Day replaced Armistice Day. Veterans for Peace of Broome invites community members to gather at First Congregational Church corner of Front & Main Sts. Binghamton,
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Dear Concerned Community Member, Thank you for sharing your concerns in a recent email and the opportunity to clarify the action that took place immediately following the incident referenced as occurring on September 11th. The situation in question was brought to the district’s immediate attention that same day, and a thorough review began immediately so
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PLOT (Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow) Organizers are asking for action protesting the assault of a black high school student by security staff. They are asking for letters or emails to be sent to Superintendent Thompson ThompsonTATbinghamtonschools.org. The Letter outlines corrective steps to achieve a supportive environment for students of color: I’m sure you are aware
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Artisan Gallery on Court Street Set to Open to Public in November October 12, 2018 (Binghamton, NY)—The Broome Country Arts Council (BCAC), the primary local arts fundraiser, arts advocate and cultural information resource for the arts community, today announces its plan to relocate its offices to 95 Court St., as well as to open
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True Energy Efficiency LMI Stakeholder Workshop The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are holding regional forums across the state focused on energy affordability, access to energy efficiency and other clean energy solutions in low-income communities. We are having on in Binghamton!
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Saturday, October 13th, join us for Binghamton’s 2nd Annual March for Racial Justice—a follow-up to last year’s widely attended national #M4RJ racial justice march. This year’s theme is “Black Women Lead” and we plan to highlight and expand upon the tangible anti-racism work being done right here in the Southern Tier. We will have speakers
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by Faith Rogow from her blog Media Literacy Education Maven If you’ve ever found yourself on the road in a dense fog, you know the anxiety of trying to navigate when the cues usually available to you are obscured. It’s easy to get confused. Some days it feels like that’s what has happened with news.
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