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First Ward FestivalThe First Ward Festival
featuring the Mile Long Sidewalk Sale
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 5, 2008 - HELP PLAN THE CELEBRATION!YOU CAN HELP PLAN ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2008!
National Night Out is an annual event celebrated nationally. It is our neighborhoods' way of taking back our parks, neighborhoods and streets against crime. Get with your local church or neighborhood group and plan a community event. Rev. Henry Ausby coordinates this effort every year, this year Tyrone Gray is the assigned as Co-Chair of NNO and also George Sands IV has added his assistance as well. Call 217-4517 or 265-3441 for more information.
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VINES in the newsInterested in Community Gardens? VINES meets tonight, May 19, 6pm, UDC
BINGHAMTON -- An effort to build a community garden on a city-owned lot on the West Side got a boost when officials rejected a bid to turn the space into a parking lot.
Members of the community gardening group Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments went door-to-door last week to drum up support for a garden at 128 Laurel Ave. Their effort in the neighborhood yielded a petition with more than 100 signatures, said group member Scott Barvainis. (more)
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Please see our CALENDAR page for upcoming Neighborhood Assembly events!
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WELCOME --- We Have 2 New Pages on This Site!Please welcome two new pages to the BinghamtonNeighbors website.
The Bike and Board Commission
This is a youth initiative to help guide Binghamton's next step in building a new skate park.
Neighborhood Development Project Fund
This is a one-stop location for all NDPF information.
Both pages can be found in the navigation menu on the left or by clicking on their names, above.
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Update: ESL @ Ely ParkLearn English
ESL @Ely Park
- When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Where: Ely Park Community Room
Instructor Mark Raytenberg will determine class placement level.
After the November 5, 2007 class, classes will be regularly scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact Elena Pankova-Visser 723-9067.
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PRIDE IN THE WARD AWARD!!!PRIDE IN THE WARD AWARD!!! PRIDE...how does one explain it? A deeper love of self, home, job...COMMUNITY. Whatever the motivation is for each of us, the First Ward Neighborhood Assembly members have initiated a special monthly award appropriately titled "PRIDE in the WARD" Award to express gratitude to individuals restoring the pride. The award is given to First Ward residents who go above and beyond in their hard work and genuine inspirational efforts in home beautification, civic involvement or community initiatives that have made esthetic and quality of life difference in the First Ward. The "PRIDE" in the Ward" award has also generated a healthy growing "synergy" between First Ward and Greater Binghamton businesses and residents. Sponsors such as Century 21 Sbarra and Wells, AAMCO Transmission/service center, Tom's Gifts and Instantface screen printing have supported the efforts with donated prizes for the residents. First Ward residents, Pastor Hall of the Church of God and Prophecy on Glenwood Ave and Wilson Ave residents Ott and Vien Souvathong have been the first two recipients of the award. An important factor too is that neighbors nominate neighbors for the award. Again making the recipients feel that their efforts and "Pride" are appreciated in helping to build a stronger block and community The First Ward Neighborhood Assembly hopes that the "PRIDE in the WARD awards will generate more individuals and businesses to not only get on the beautification/civic wave of improvement, but will also get more of us personally involved in the neighborhood assembly's growth too. The assembly's objective with the PRIDE in the WARD award is to restore a healthy confidence in our community.
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Bike Recycle Program in Binghamton
Like Bikes?
We want a Bike Recycle program in Binghamton
Can You Help?
Do you know how to repair bikes?
Do you have experience with bike programs?
Contact Emily: 724-2489 or 777-2815
Mayor Matt Ryan joined community leaders to welcome the launch of the Fresh Cycles Youth Program at a news conference Thursday,
April 3, 2008 at the police substation at 108 Liberty Street. (The substation will be officially rededicated as the Lee Barta Community Center in July).
On Friday, April 4, 2008, the program held a raffle fund raiser at Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, 106 State Street.
Fresh Cycles also held an open house at the substation on Saturday,
April 5, 2008.
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Open for Business -- Triple Cities Boxing/Education Triple Cities Boxing/Education Program proudly announced their Grand Opening!!! on MLK Day, Mon. Jan. 21st, 2008 @ 275 Chenango Street in the Chenango Plaza.
The program is designed as an after school program for Youths 9-17. Students will be instructed in the art of Boxing. Students will also have homework/tutorial sessions several times per week. In addition guest speakers from D.A.R.E, Binghamton University, S.A.D.D., and many others will come to the gym on a weekly basis to educate youth on serious issues they will face.
The gym will also be open to the public for a small fee at non-program hours.
For more information:
Joe Calvello, BNAP Community Organzier 607-724-2489
or Nasim Aziz, Athletic Director 607-821-9651
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Binghamton Metro Area Ranked the 11th “Most Secure Place to Live”Mayor Matt Ryan cheered the 12/11/07 announcement that the Binghamton Metro Area has been named the 11th “Most Secure Place to Live” among mid-sized cities in a ranking conducted by Farmer’s Insurance Group of Companies. Click below to read more:
<http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2719>
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Graffiti Abatement
Graffiti Abatement
 BGAT worked Sunday morning August 12, 2007 on beautifying Water St. and Rolison St. - right next to Elderidge St. - as well as the river wall next to the new riverwalk heading towards the North Side of town.
 A special thanks to our three volunteers for helping out August 14, 2007 and especially Kim Cuddy for bringing six people doing community service.
Working with so many people makes cleaning graffiti so much easier.
 We were also able to clean up a lot of trash as you'll see in the photos. One thing we all concluded is there's a great need for trash cans in this area as there are none to be seen anywhere within this vicinity.
More images...
Little by little, we're hoping to help restore the pride in our community.
For more information on how you can help contact:
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paint the wall
"Paint the Wall"
 Broome county is inviting artists of all skill levels to help beautify a section of Downtown Binghamton.
 Anyone interested in sharing their artistic expression should contact the County Executive’s office at
778-2109.
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Images from the First Ward Business Association Clean Up Day!
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National Night Out in Rec Park National Night Out in Rec Park
The rain didn't dampen the spirits of these West side residents - including Councilmember Bob Weslar and City Youth Director Ana Shaello-Johnson on August 7, 2007.
Check out the video as they work the crowd and build community.
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Spay and neuter your petsDid you know that 1 out of 10 dogs and 1 out of 12 cats born ever find a permanant home?
800 cats and dogs are euthanized every hour in the United States because their aren't enough homes.
PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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Neighborhood Disturbances: Resources for Filing a ComplaintFor Public Disturbances/Noise Pollution:
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Restore NY Round II ExplanationRestore NY Explanation. Residents with questions about the properties included on the second phase of the Restore NY grant are encouraged to read the letter by Jim Dessauer, Director of Planning, Housing, and Community Development, and meant for distribution among the Assemblies. Please see the attached link to read the letter.
For more information on Restore NY, and the RFPs for the properties included in the first phase, please contact Mr. Dessauer at 772-7028 or jdessauer@cityofbinghamton.com read more ...
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Restore NY Grant - Round III Residents are documenting blighted properties which will be proposed to the City before the end of this summer for the Restore NY Grant Round III. The deadline is August 15, 2008.
Do You know any blighted properties that need to be removed?
Call 724-2489
Take a look at what we've already documented.
Visit our photo gallery.
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Council Approves VISTA GrantCouncil Approves VISTA Grant. In a special legislative session at council chambers Wednesday evening, September 12, 2007, the Binghamton City Council approved funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The grant money funds twelve AmeriCorps*VISTAs to serve as structual supports for the Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project. Neighborhood Assembly functions will continue. Thank you to residents for your continued support of the VISTAs and we look forward to a succesful and productive year with BNAP.
For more information, contact Daphne Gathers, Neighborhood Services Representative, at 724-2489.
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BNAP Logo Contest BNAP Logo Contest
Do you have an idea for a BNAP logo?
Maybe something specific to your neighborhood?
Our Media Coordinator VISTA came up with this.
Take the survey here and let us know what you think!
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BNAP Website Workshop
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BNAP Newsletter
Hot off the press! This 8-page issue includes information about the Food Stamp program, Civics 101, Neighborhood Issues and more.
Click here to download the pdf file.
If you'd like to get involved with the next issue contact:
Emily Garvilla
egarvilla@cityofbinghamton.com
Next newsletter planning meeting: TBA
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Neighborhood Assemblies By-Laws The latest By-Law Draft is available on this website!
It is located at the bottom of this page of the left:
Click "By-Laws Draft" to view.
If you have questions or concern, please contact
Emily, VISTA Research and Training Coordinator, 724-2489 or 777-2815
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What is a Binghamton Neighborhood Assembly?
Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies (BNAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Binghamton’s eight neighborhoods to encourage citizen* participation in city government. Working as neighborhood advocacy/action groups, NAs help improve communication between the citizens of Binghamton and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each neighborhood. BNAs serve as organized, democratic forums where neighbors can learn about public issues that affect them and advise city representatives of their concerns and needs. From stop signs to major development projects, the BNAs offer residents an innovative way to not only learn of neighborhood and city issues, but actively participate in and engage the planning and decision-making process of local government.
*Citizens are defined as residents, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, community organizations, and educational institutions.
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Welcome
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Mission Statement
Neighborhood Assemblies are forums in which city residents play a lead role in “restoring the pride” in Binghamton by sharing their concerns, hopes and needs and then working in conjunction with city government and community partners to implement positive change.
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Website How-To's
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"Inside Binghamton"
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Get "Inside Binghamton" The Public Affairs Division
of BU's WHRW-FM-90.5
is now broadcasting the
"Inside Binghamton" radio program every Thursday evening from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Hosted by Ms. Daphne Gathers, with the engineering and production assistance of Tyrone Gray, this show features news, announcements, interviews, pre-recorded performances by City school and church music groups, and other information. The show's goal is to highlight the positive things going on in Binghamton and inform residents of opportunities to engage in civic participation as well as encourage their involvement.
Does your Neighborhood Assembly or group have an announcement you'd like read on the air? Do you have a school or church music group you'd like to hear featured?
Do you have a program or story idea? <CLICK HERE> to e-mail the show's host and/or <CLICK HERE> to e-mail the show's engineer/producer.
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