In the early morning of New Years Day white frat boys jumped a man of color in downtown Binghamton. Police stood by and watched—white students fighting downtown is not uncommon. As the fight escalated, friends and bystanders (people of color) intervened in an attempt to stop the man from being injured. That’s when police got […]
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Binghamton, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) and the Artisan Gallery are pleased to announce PURSUIT: A new series of classes and workshops at Artisan Gallery. Registration for classes will begin in January, 2023 and some highlights include: Still Life with Pastels, Still Life with Oils, Creative Writing, Pop-Up Art, Poetry, and The Art of
An investigative report has been written by Laura Morel in Reveal News about anti-abortion centers or crisis pregnancy centers, called by those trying to convince patients they are medical facilities or even abortion clinics. Locally, the “Women’s Life Services” in the same parking lot as Southern Tier Women’s Health Services, our local abortion clinic. Similar
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Albany, NY—In response to President Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act, Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, issued the following statement: “Love is love. And we are thrilled that President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act today, giving federal protections to LGBTQ and interracial marriages. This is an
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BINGHAMTON – This week, Binghamton City Council unanimously approved Mayor Kraham’s proposal to pay police officers a retention incentive using $363,000 of American Rescue Plan funding, federal dollars awarded to Binghamton to help with local recovery efforts following the pandemic. (Councilwoman Aviva Friedman was absent and did not vote). The proposal was introduced by the
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and the Windsor Partners. Inc. is hosting it’s 10th First Knight event after a two year hiatus. The Town and Village of Windsor, most of the local churches and some of the local businesses are opening their doors again to allow the community and surrounding areas to enjoy
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Broome County Arts Council and the Downtown Arts District Presents: A Luminary Evening Binghamton, NY. Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) and the Downtown Arts District are pleased to present A Luminary Evening: The Downtown Arts District by Candlelight from 6PM to 9PM in the Downtown Arts District located on State St. on December 18, 2022.
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The Cooperative Gallery & Two Rivers Photography Club Present 11th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition 2023 January 6- 28th, 2023. The show is named for Bob Johnston a local photographer who specialized in landscapes and nature photography. He was a founding member of the Cooperative Gallery and died in 2010. This long running popular show returns in January
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Binghamton, NY–CITIZEN ACTION CELEBRATES THE SUCCESS OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES AND THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY LINE IN BINGHAMTON AND ACROSS NEW YORK This morning, Citizen Action of New York is celebrating our success and the success of our progressive partners, especially the Working Families Party, in helping secure a victory for Governor Kathy Hochul over far-right
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NYS Supreme Court Judge Blaise had a straightforward question: Where is the Sheriff? In his defense of County Sheriff David Harder, Broome County Attorney Robert Behnke had no adequate answer. Charged with contempt of court in the motion brought by Justice and the Unity for Southern Tier (JUST), Harder failed to appear. Law and Ill-Order
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