Dear County Executive Jason Garner, District Attorney Michael Korchak, and Broome and Binghamton City Judges, We write deeply concerned about the impact of the Coronavirus upon the county’s residents entangled in our criminal justice system. Many of the most vulnerable members of our community are in the local jail; many more are required by probation, … [Read more...] about Open Letter from JUST
How will county jail handle coronavirus?
There is little doubt now that the coronavirus, COVID- 19, will come to Broome County, if it isn’t here already. Are we ready? It will be a challenge. Broome County ranks 57th in health outcomes among the state’s 62 counties. The County Health division tasked with the surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases has seen its staff cut by 20% and … [Read more...] about How will county jail handle coronavirus?
Citizen Action calls for drug treatment and health resources
Citizen Action calls for drug treatment and health resources, not more jail deaths in Broome County Binghamton, NY – In response to Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy and State Senator Fred Akshar today calling for a repeal of the state’s new bail and discovery laws, Mary Clark, Regional Director for Citizen Action of New York in Broome County, … [Read more...] about Citizen Action calls for drug treatment and health resources
Solving the problem of funding NY Medicaid
by Amy Fleming Who started the rumor that there isn’t any money to continue Medicaid at its current level? I heard the governor is claiming a $6 Billion dollar budget deficit and blaming Medicaid for $4 Billion of it. Unfortunately, he has a habit of naming sham commissions that come up with questionable “facts” to justify his actions to cut Medicaid … [Read more...] about Solving the problem of funding NY Medicaid
Metal Spines Stretching The Susquehanna (a poem)
Susquehanna River - Organic blood stream of this town. To view these metal spines; suspensions of time, Old bone relics - stretching across, side to side. East to West, North and South, these vertebrate of industry, connect to the backbone of commerce, link the past, tunneled deep in our hearts. From the banks of the Susquehanna - Leaves change in … [Read more...] about Metal Spines Stretching The Susquehanna (a poem)
First Friday Do Over: Feb 14th
Due to the winter storm upon us, several venues on the First Friday Art Walk cancelled. In a repeat of last March, a "Do Over" First Friday will be held on Feb. 14th, a week later, from 6-9 pm. Most venues are participating; confirmed are the Truth Pharma Photo Show, the Cooperative Gallery, Greg Chianis photo show at Arts Council. … [Read more...] about First Friday Do Over: Feb 14th
Demo: No War With Iran
INDIVISIBLE BINGHAMTON & MOVEON.ORG Nationwide Event OUR EVENT is THURSDAY JANUARY 9 @ NOON ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE VERIZON & FEDEX PLAZA 3951 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850 We must send a big message that we DO NOT WANT A WAR WITH IRAN! Join us as we gather to publicly show WE WANT PEACE. On the sidewalk in front of the VERIZON & … [Read more...] about Demo: No War With Iran
9th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners
The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club announce the winners of the 9th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition at the opening on First Friday January 3, 2020. The Show continues through Saturday, January 25, at 4pm when the People’s Choice prize will be awarded. Kirk and Leslie Van Zandbergen, fine art photographers, judged … [Read more...] about 9th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners
Fear and Loathing among Mass Incarcerators
December 28, 2019 Make no mistake about it: they are afraid. Very afraid. For the state’s new bail reform bill threatens to undermine what our bloated elected officials have spent decades constructing: the machinery of mass incarceration that siphons funds for health and social services into policing and jailing innocent persons. The new bail bill is … [Read more...] about Fear and Loathing among Mass Incarcerators
YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO
Who would have guessed the male dominated police forces from multiple agencies who responded to the Nov 21 Broome County Legislative meeting were scared to death of the nonviolent general public who just wanted a voice. It may even be historic that four local women were arrested for seeking freedom of speech. The over-reaction of arrests led by Mayor David … [Read more...] about YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO
