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Black Children Matter

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In response to a the police objecting to a book to be read by children at MacArthur School, a rally was called for Saturday April 24th at Rec Park. The Black Children Matter campaign previously spoke at a School Board meeting. The book is "Something Happened in Our Town" and the Binghamton Police asked that it be pulled from the curriculum and subsequently … [Read more...] about Black Children Matter

Rust to Green Meeting

Cities across the U.S. and beyond are utilizing waterfronts as an asset for community and economic development, creating vibrant spaces where citizens and visitors come together to live, laugh, work, and play.  With two scenic rivers and an innovative, creative citizenry/populace, Binghamton has a tremendous opportunity to remake our downtown.  R2G … [Read more...] about Rust to Green Meeting

3,000 + at Women’s March on Binghamton

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  "This is What Democracy Looks Like" was one of the chants at Binghamton's iteration of the international Women's March and it was 3000 strong with a great diversity of people attending. Donna Lupardo our State Assembly rep and Jason Garner, our new County Exec, both urged women to run for office on every level of government, … [Read more...] about 3,000 + at Women’s March on Binghamton

DON’T LET IT HAPPEN HERE

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We are here in Binghamton near the hub of the extensive rail network that slices through our communities, near our homes and schools to condemn the rundown of the rail system and its use to transport dangerous materials so close to our homes and schools, endangering the lives of our children, the public and rail workers. We are demanding better safety for … [Read more...] about DON’T LET IT HAPPEN HERE

DAVID’S DEAD END IS DEAD: Thank you Council President Berg and Council Dems!

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(from https://halfmillionbinghamton.wordpress.com/) David’s Dead End, the Mayor’s $500,000 plan to pave over the Metrocenter courtyard for ten parking spaces, is officially dead. We want to thank Council President Bill Berg, and Council members Lea Webb, Teri Rennia and Jerry Motsavage (all Democrats) for standing firm, blocking and burying … [Read more...] about DAVID’S DEAD END IS DEAD: Thank you Council President Berg and Council Dems!

Holiday treat in store for you!

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When all the holiday parties are over, the scrumptious goodies eaten, the gifts enjoyed and stowed away, the Xmas tree put out at the curb, the New Year ushered in, and the New Year’s resolutions made, there’s one more holiday treat in store! The annual visit of Quickstep to the Cranberry Coffeehouse. Quickstep, a.k.a. John Kirk, Trish Miller and Ed … [Read more...] about Holiday treat in store for you!

Mayor Rich David wants to destroy Binghamton’s STAR PLAZA and put up a Parking Lot

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I have been recovering from this season's election-exhaustion-cold, a form of illness found only in the stuffy quarters of campaign offices nearing the dreaded daylight’s saving’s end. Here, volunteers and experts widdle down the wee hours of the night, gnawing on each passage of talking points, poll results and endless endless walking lists. … [Read more...] about Mayor Rich David wants to destroy Binghamton’s STAR PLAZA and put up a Parking Lot

Binghamton: A Photographic Memoir by Peg Johnston

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         Peg Johnston mines her family’s archives for images of Binghamton to create a narrative about the city’s evolution in the last half century. “Binghamton has gone through major changes, losing a significant part of our downtown and half of our population. I want to tell that and other stories about my … [Read more...] about Binghamton: A Photographic Memoir by Peg Johnston

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