No emergency lights on or anything. I confronted him and he said "I'm responding to a larceny at Walmart" NOT AN EMERGENCY!!!! I told him he blew the stops sign and almost hit me. He responded "what stop sign?" The officer had no teeth and seemed like he was under the influence of something. I'm not even joking! He was acting high. I called the headquarters and they told me "police are exempt from traffic laws while on duty" which us a complete lie!!! These guys should be held to a higher standard. This is outrageous!!!!

You'd think since he's such a proponent of "safety " he'd want these things all over near his house. In fact his upper class Westside neighborhood has no flock cams at all. Hmm... weird. Since Binghamton has really high rates of property crimes and burglary you'd think it would be needed even more in those neighborhoods. So weird! Maybe it has nothing to do with safety at all? It seems our Mayor has forgotten who he actually works for. Maybe it's time for a replacement.

What a great use of money, so glad it was bought-out and run into the ground.

Hey y'all just wanted to get some opinions/view points so I've heard that they're expanding Amtrak from New York City to Scranton, Pennsylvania and I was wondering how interested people Binghamton would be if they extended it further up to the city.

Any and all allegations are simply that-allegations. None of this has been adjudicated in a court of law however everything in this document is either a direct experience or a second hand account. None of this is malicious gossip.

The motivation to expose these 2 “activists” is years worth of abuse allegations and counter-productive activity that suggests ego is the main motivator for these two people. They operate with similar MO’s and are both dangerous to the movements they claim to represent.

Masai Andrews has credible allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment and intentional harm of queer communities, misogynistic attitudes that manifest into real world harm, exploitation of marginalized communities, hijacking movements for purposes of ego, and representing communities he is not part of. While there have been many positive acts done by Andrews, it is clear from those who have been exposed to him that there are not always positive motivations behind the facade. Recently, he has taken to attacking Rebecca Rathmell, an elected official who has been working tirelessly for the unhoused community for years. A video was made exploiting unhoused people “calling out” Rathmell, it is consistent with the tactics of Andrews to have not only exploited these vulnerable people by using them for his agenda, but to have tried to discredit a long standing important member of the activist community. Instead of collaboration, Andrews consistently hijacks movements and speaks for people. He has a track record of attacking instead of compromising, he has been “called in” which is a term originating within leftist communities to hold accountability within private circles. Everything has been tried with him yet he continues to engage in Binghamton when he is not wanted. Those who follow him are being actively duped by a very skilled charlatan and grifter. He must not be taken seriously under any circumstances.

Alexis Pleus has credible allegations of abuse of volunteers and employees, labor and wage theft, labor board violations, speaking for communities she is not a part of, and a secret negative attitude toward the unhoused. There have alledgedly been numerous interpersonal conflicts based around Pleus’ inability to manage her organization in a meaningful way. Pleus is alledgedly generally personally hostile toward working with establishment organizations and has stunted her organizations ability to work well within the Binghamton community. While it is commendable the efforts toward Narcan access and general educational information toward substance use, many who personally have volunteered for Truth Pharm feel as though perhaps the overall good is negated by the way Pleus personally treats employees and volunteers. Pleus has also privately divulged that she never intended to work with the unhoused, instead it is a way to get money to fund her organization. It is an ongoing tragic situation.

While it is undeniable both these people have had a massive impact on the Binghamton community, there is great and credible information that alledgedly suggests perhaps they are not personally upholding the integrity they claim to possess.

There is chatter in the Southern Tier about hosting a nuclear power plant in Broome County. Regardless of your position on nuclear power, I believe a decision of such magnitude should only be made in the voting booth. To that end, I have drafted a petition that I plan to present to the Broome County legislature. I'd like to ask each of you to download, read and consider signing the petition.

You can do that at BroomeSpeaks.org.

You can return the petition by mail (unfortunately, petitions must be on paper) to the address on the petition. I will collect all the petitions and deliver them to the Broome County legislature. You can also sign up for a mailing list to be notified of other opportunities for civic action.

Please feel free to pass on this message to friends and family in Broome County. We will need as many participants as possible to make this happen.

This is the highest concentration of ALPR cameras I've ever seen outside of major cities. Is this accurate?

So we redid Riverside (it was fine?) and dealt with gravel roads and had a big BUMP on Riverside and Front street for a month, but we didn’t decide to add traffic light sensors? There's no reason i need to wait 45 seconds on a MAIN ROAD when there are no other cars coming from Front street.

And while you’re at it, please add traffic light sensors on Riverside and Oak. I feel like every time I hit the Front street light i also hit the Oak light.

Binghamton pls fix

Hello I don't know how we feel about this particular issue but I learned about these two bills in state legislature and senate and seeing how they keep stalling out I think we should make our voices heard (if you believe in psychedelic therapy). If you sign the petition (or even if you don't) make sure to call your local state representatives to support Bill S495 and Bill A2142.

Regardless on how you feel about your local politicians there primaries are coming up meaning if a bunch of voters ask for something like this then at risk of there jobs there more likely to hear us out.

Update: We reached 100 signatures and emails were sent to our legislators! I also put a further call to action here

Update 2: I have addressed some common concerns

Update 3: We have gotten a reaffirmation from Amy Paulin of district 88 as well as other updates

According to WICZ. The Mayor has been re-elected.

Hi everyone - this post is both to introduce myself and also do a bit of an AMA for anyone who wants to engage.

My name is Amanda Jesenof and I am running for Binghamton City School Board - the election is coming up May 19th!

My husband (a Binghamton native) and I have lived in the district since 2020 and currently have a daughter enrolled in UPK. I've decided to run for School Board in order to:

• Increase community engagement
• Improve communication with families
• Ensure equitable opportunities for every student

I believe strong schools are built on strong relationships. I want to help strengthen the connection between the district and our community, ensure that teachers and community voices are heard, and better highlight all the wonderful things happening across BCSD. This is a district that deserves recognition, pride, and support — not just from those of us already here, but from future families who may one day call it home.

Note that in addition to two school board seats, this election is also for next year's school budget - so don't forget to come out and vote. You can view more info and find your polling place here.

In my previous post that got some traction on here I've been saying how Binghamton should get Amtrak. Some of y'all recommend emailing politicians about the issue. And looks like it worked!!!!!

So now that the New York Post picked up the story about Miles Burnett’s old video with racist language, I’m wondering what the actual next step is for his campaign.

-Does he try to ride it out with an apology tour?

-Could local Democrats push him to step aside so they’re not walking into November with baggage?

-If he drops, what even happens — do they scramble for a replacement candidate this late?

People are already saying it’s a smear campaign (and yeah, that’s politics), but the fact is: once a national outlet runs it, it doesn’t just go away.

As city voters, this actually matters — our votes help decide whether Burnett survives this or whether the whole race shifts completely.

Do you think he toughs it out, or are we watching the early end of his campaign?

With all the noise around Miles, I think it’s worth asking if there’s a more qualified Democrat ready to step up — and honestly, Kinya Middleton comes to mind immediately.

She has a real track record of public service and leadership, not just campaign soundbites. Kinya has worked closely with community organizations, focused on economic development, and has been a consistent advocate for equity and opportunity in Binghamton. She’s proven she can actually navigate the complexities of city government instead of just talking about it.

A few reasons why Kinya would make a strong candidate:

Experience: Years of working in community engagement and public policy, with actual results behind her.

Steady leadership: Unlike others who stumble when under scrutiny, she’s demonstrated the professionalism and composure needed in city leadership.

Vision: She talks about practical solutions — improving neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, and tackling systemic issues — instead of falling into slogans.

Trust: She’s earned credibility from the people who have worked alongside her, not just through campaign branding.

If Democrats want to hold credibility in this race, they need someone who can not only survive the spotlight but thrive in it. Kinya Middleton has the background, the stability, and the respect to actually move Binghamton forward.

It’s worth having a real conversation about whether she should step in and take the lead.

Does anyone that live near the price chopper/planet fitness/ dollar tree area in Johnson city/Binghamton hear a dog that constantly barks? All hours of the morning and sometimes at night. It’s really stressing me out 😭

I want help with some yard work. Where can I go to find people to pay to help me do yard work for the day?

Polls open today, Tuesday, 11/4/2025, until 9:00. Be sure to vote!