On March 26th 1984, Cheri Lindsey was collecting payments on her paper route and was raped and murdered by James Wales. He is serving a life sentence. His house was recently torn down. Her parents have kept her memory alive and a mural of Cheri is at the park named for her on the Northside. […]
Cheri Lindsey: A Remembrance Read More »
Community Activists Rally on COVID in the BC Jail The dire predictions of activists and health experts have come true. The Broome County Jail, for the second time this year, is a COVID-19 hotspot. This was anticipated. Yet county officials did little to prevent or mitigate outbreaks. After initially denying the outbreak’s significance, county leaders
Bring Them Home for the Holidays Read More »
Note: Local Press refuse quantity and July article on topic. When will the county and city powerbrokers take the blinders off, learn what reinvest means and start listening to concerned citizens? Over 400 local citizen ideas about public services and safety have been ignored since meeting in focus groups this summer. The Governor has
WHO PULLS THE STRINGS Read More »
On June 12, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order requiring each local government in the state, with a paid police department, to adopt a policing reform plan by April 1, 2021. On June 15, Mayor David was quick to respond, explaining to Bob Joseph on WNBF that a coalition will soon be named to start
Binghamton’s Police Reform Panel: Not Even Started, and Already a Failure Read More »
It is with some disappointment that after many months of isolating and social distancing, we must forego one more event this year. Unfortunately, we will not be hosting First Knight Windsor on New Year’s Eve 2020 due to the uncertainty of the pandemic and the amount of planning and preparation needed for such an event. Our
FIRST KNIGHT 2020-2021 cancelled Read More »
From Indivisible: “We write to you today with sad news and heavy hearts. After suffering a stroke last week, Ami Bar-On passed away last night. She is mourned by her beloved spouse Lisa Tessman and her daughter Yuval Tessman Bar-On, as well as the many, many friends, colleagues, students, and community members whose lives she
When announcing Binghamton’s 2020 street improvement plan earlier this year, Mayor David promised the multi-million dollar investments would benefit all users and all abilities. “Focusing on Complete Streets principles and ADA-compliant infrastructure ensures all residents have safe access regardless of age or ability,” said Mayor David in his media release (5/19/20). “Livable, walkable urban environments
Binghamton is violating its own ‘Complete Streets Policy’ Read More »
Both supporting and exhibiting member are invited to submit small works to a special show that will also raise badly needed funds for the Cooperative Gallery during the January Exhibit and Sale, “Small in a Square.” According to Gallery President Karen Kuff-Demicco, “We are excited to be back exhibiting original art and we are also
Small Works Exhibit and Fundraiser in January Read More »
This year Spool Gallery is bringing you something a little different. Watch the Transient Visions Festival of the Moving Image 2020 from the comfort of your own home! Four different programs will be presented, one each week from October 23rd through November 19th. Watch the second program now by going to www.transientvisions.org Friday, 10/30 –
Transient Visions Festival of the Moving Image 2020 Read More »
United Way of Broome County Announces 2021-2022 Strategic Community Grants Program Now Open to Local Non-Profits We are pleased to announce the release of the Strategic Community Grants Program RFP with a Letter of Intent due November 20, 2020 and final proposals due on January 15, 2021. The Strategic Community Grants Program is the combination
Community Grants Available to Non Profits Read More »
