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Blood on the Tracks

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For any male coming out of high school in the 1960's, the Vietnam War became a dominating imperative that could not be side-stepped. The rudimentary process of registering for the draft became an increasingly nerve-wracking rite of passage as the war began to escalate, first with troop deployments followed in short order by body bags. Patriotic fervor and … [Read more...] about Blood on the Tracks

Economic Development and the Cost to the Citizens

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  by Dave Duncan previously printed in the Bridge newspaper, but still timely For many years the municipalities of Broome County and the County itself have been suffering from a drastic income shortfall. Reasons include the decline in population related to the manufacturing plants that have relocated elsewhere, the declining real incomes of the … [Read more...] about Economic Development and the Cost to the Citizens

Local Politics: Sean Massey

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Elections all over the country rewarded a progressive agenda. There was a big win for collective bargaining in Ohio. In Buffalo, Democrats unexpectedly won several local seats. The state of Maine repealed a Republican effort to deprive voters rights. Yet, in Binghamton NY Republicans won the County Executive seat and two Council seats. Regrettably, among … [Read more...] about Local Politics: Sean Massey

The Truth About Fracking

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Scientific American has published a lengthy article about the science of hydrofracking by Chris Mullins, "When multiple “fracks” are done in multiple, adjacent wells, however, the risk for contaminating drinking water may rise. If fracking is defined as the entire industrial operation, including drilling and the storage of wastewater, contamination has … [Read more...] about The Truth About Fracking

Occupy Binghamton – October 15, 2011

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Originally posted on my tumblr, on which I'm following the Occupy movements in upstate New York as closely as I can - http://mangiaratti.tumblr.com On Saturday, October 15, the Global Day of action, about 300 people showed up to "Occupy Binghamton," a protest that is part of a grassroots movement organized by a large group of people, including Binghamton … [Read more...] about Occupy Binghamton – October 15, 2011

MIKE CHECK, MIKE CHECK, MIKE CHECK

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 Having just returned from Occupy Wall Street - NYC, I have learned much about the capacity of people to cooperate and connect. Finally, I see the end to the tunnel of citizen apathy, diminished expectations and assured mutual self destruction. Finally, I see young, old, able, disabled, fortunate and unfortunate sharing, caring and working in the … [Read more...] about MIKE CHECK, MIKE CHECK, MIKE CHECK

Susquehanna River has a History of Flooding

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Susquehanna River has a History of Flooding by The Associated Press An aerial photo shows the flood waters around West Branch of the Susquehanna River and Susquehanna River merging into one in Sunbury, Pa. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more … [Read more...] about Susquehanna River has a History of Flooding

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