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19/07/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-business-meeting-report-7-10-24/

This is a summary of public comment and legislation voted on at the 7/10/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting.

So long (for now) irresponsible bidders! Agenda Packet Video This is a summary of public comment and legislation voted on at the 7/10/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting.  PUBLIC COMMENT Residents wishing to submit public comment may do so electronically by emailing their comments prior to ...

05/06/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-work-session-report-6-3-24/

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on June 3rd, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting. Send me comments/tips/corrections/threats on Reddit.

Some breaking news regarding Introductory Ordinance O24-38: The mayor has vetoed the legislation (passed 7-0) by the city council which would change the weekend operating hours for food carts downtown from 9 am – 9 pm to 6 am – 3 am. I guess Rich David (owner of Stadium 138), Mark Yonaty (owner of the Courtside Bar & Grill) and the rest of the Downtown Business Cabal are afraid of the competition. The veto will almost certainly be overridden.

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on June 3rd, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting.

22/05/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-work-session-report-5-20-24/

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on May 20th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting.

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on May 20th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting. Agenda Packet Video RL 24-95 – A Resolution for a Clean City Initiative. Presented by John Solak, Bin...

16/05/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-business-meeting-report-5-8-2024/
This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 5/8/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting.

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 5/8/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Video Agenda Packet APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment for 6th District CDAC SET PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The City of Binghamton will hold a Public Hearing regarding RL 24-72 A Bond Ordinance to finance construction...

01/05/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/the-first-annual-upstate-anarchist-book-fair-is-this-weekend/

*** Event will happen rain or shine. Most vendors and activities will be moved inside the warehouse during rain ***

Celebrate the beginning of the growing season and the power of working people with a full weekend of books, art, presentations, fun activities, and communing with others at the First Annual Upstate Anarchist Book Fair and Warehouse Sale being held on May 4th and 5th (noon-6pm) sponsored by anti-profit bookstore Riot Act Books and radical publisher PM Press. It’s all happening in the PM Press Warehouse parking lot at 21 Emma Street in Binghamton, NY, in the historic First Ward.

*** Event will happen rain or shine. Most vendors and activities will be moved inside the warehouse during rain *** Celebrate the beginning of the growing season and the power of working people with a full weekend of books, art, presentations, fun activities, and communing with others at the First A...

01/05/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/6854-2/

Binghamton City Council Business Meeting Report – 4.24.24

Happy International Workers Day! This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 4/24/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus upcoming events.

Happy International Workers Day! This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 4/24/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus upcoming events. Agenda Packet Video SET PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The City of Binghamton will hold a Public Hearing regarding RL 24-82 A resolution to hold a public hear...

24/04/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-work-session-report-4-22-24/

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on April 22nd, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting.

Presentations of legislation from local community members and more.

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on April 22nd, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at a later City Council Business Meeting. Agenda Packet Video 4/22 Rules and Procedures/Special Studies Committee Meeting Request for Legislati...

24/04/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/enforce-the-laws-slave-labor-abuse-and-illegalities-at-the-broome-county-jail/

On April 18, 2024 Legal Services filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Frederick J. Akshar, Broome County Jail administrator Robert Charpinsky, Corrections Officer Philip Stephens, Broome County, and Trinity Services Group (the jail’s food subcontractor headquartered in Florida). It charges them with enslaving free persons, forced and unpaid labor, harmful and unlawful coercion, and violating state labor laws.

On April 18, 2024 Legal Services filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Frederick J. Akshar, Broome County Jail administrator Robert Charpinsky, Corrections Officer Philip Stephens, Broome County, and Trinity Services Group (the jail’s food subcontractor headquartered in Florida). It charges them with en...

17/04/2024

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 4/10/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus a report on the recent Finance Committee meeting.

Counterpoint: No it wasn’t. This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 4/10/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus a report on the recent Finance Committee meeting. Agenda Packet Video REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES (AND BOARDS) SET PUBLIC HEARINGS The City of Binghamton will hold a Publ...

03/04/2024

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 3/27/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus local news!

It’s official: Michael Kosty will be representing the 6th District until November.

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 3/27/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus local news! I usually post these on Reddit at r/Binghamton as well, but I was banned from the subreddit and called antisemitic just for supporting a Ceasefire in Gaza. I’ll now be posting recaps...

27/03/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/binghamton-city-council-work-session-report-3-25-24/

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on March 25th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at the City Council Business Meeting on April 10th. There is now a different Republican on the city council.

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on March 25th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at the City Council Business Meeting on April 10th. There is now a different Republican on the city council. Video Agenda Packet RL24-64 A Reso...

27/03/2024

https://binghamtonbridge.org/cut-and-scratch-avant-garde-exhibition-at-hcs-opens-april-5th-2024/

A brutal avant-garde exhibition by Benjamin Stone and Tomonari Nishikawa. Exhibition April 5th. 5PM open, 6-7pm Performance HCS – Spooky Action 1803 Castle Gardens Road, Vestal, NY

21/03/2024

Binghamton City Council Business Meeting Report – 3.13.24
This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 3/13/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus local news!

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 3/13/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. Plus local news! Video Agenda Packet APPOINTMENTS 1. Commission on the Conservation of the Environment Chair – Luke Day (proposed by Hotchkiss) – Approved 7-0 2. Planning Commission – Kyle Nedlic...

13/03/2024

Binghamton City Council Work Session Report – 3.11.2024

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on March 11th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at the City Council Business Meeting on March 27th.

This is a summary of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council Work Session on March 11th, 2024. These Requests for Legislation would be voted on at the City Council Business Meeting on March 27th. Video Agenda Packet RL24-47 Amend the 2024 Parks budget to pay a responsibility adjustment....

06/03/2024

New article on the bridge: Binghamton City Council Business Meeting Report – 2.28.24

This is a summary of legislation voted on at the 2/28/24 Binghamton City Council Business Meeting. I’ll be using the second half of these Business Meeting recaps to highlight some recent city government press releases, which are mostly printed word for word with no scrutiny or contrasting viewpoin...

28/02/2024

New article on the bridge: Binghamton City Council Work Session Recap – 2.26.2024

A partial list of legislation discussed at the Binghamton City Council work session including comments by author.

15/04/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC_Qn0WVrcQ
This is a video I did about the exhibit Focus on Abortion: Americans Tell Their Stories by Roslyn Banish, on at Cooperative Gallery through April. Events: Third thursday 7 pm, by zoom or in person. All welcome. The video talks about my 42 year career in abortion care. The show is a great cap to my work.

Roslyn Banish created this travelling exhibit to encourage civil discourse on abortion. Cooperative Gallery member Peg Johnston brought the show to the galle...

10/04/2023

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this week's bridge!

03/04/2023

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The latest newsletter of tthe binghamton bridge

31/03/2023

Pop up image that pops!!!

31/03/2023

Brandy brown at BIPOC pop up show at cooperative gallery 213 state st open Friday and ends. Saturday 11-3. Very exciting show

31/03/2023

Really fine work

31/03/2023

The youngest artist at BIPOC pop up at cooperative gallery tonight. Fabulous show

20/03/2023

https://conta.cc/3TsB0So

13/03/2023

New article on the bridge: The People vs. Isaac Anzaroot
January 11th code violation public hearing recap.

04/02/2023