the binghamton bridge

28/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-jared-kraham-the-incompetent-con-man-series-part-5/

DON’T FALL FOR IT: KRAHAM’S DEAL WITH ANZAROOT WAS COSTLY, DUMB, AND RECKLESS When asked about his record on slumlords, Mayor Jared Kraham suddenly stands taller as he marches through his talking points on how he took down the city’s most notorious slumlord, Isaac Anzaroot: “I promised to ho...

28/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-jared-kraham-the-incompetent-con-man-series-part-4/

Part 4: Polished Public Relations Manager, but Poor Public Sector Manager: Kraham’s Executive Team in Shambles —- Everybody knows former Police Chief Joe Ziksuki. And many are familiar with the City’s Economic Development Director, Sarah Glose—hardworking, competent, and highly visible. But ...

13/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-krahams-proposed-2026-budget-a-few-highlights-of-a-re-election-year-budget/

A review of the annual budget for City of Binghamton.

13/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-jared-kraham-the-incompetent-con-man-series-part-3/

Part 3: Administration of the Vacant Property Registration Program under Kraham has been a Tragic Disaster This is an article about how the Kraham administration has failed to effectively administer the Vacant Property Registration Program, which was passed 17 years ago with support from then Bingha...

13/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-jared-kraham-the-incompetent-con-man-series-installment-2/

PART 2: KRAHAM HAS BEEN SITTING ON NEARLY $2 MILLION OF FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS TO HELP THE HOMELESS If you haven’t noticed, Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Binghamton (across from Lost Dog Café) has been providing its grounds for homeless folks to pitch tents and its facilities for hygenic ne...

13/10/2025

https://binghamtonbridge.org/mayor-jared-kraham-the-incompetent-con-man-series/

Part 1: Kraham Manufactures a Public Safety Crisis to Hide his Own Financial Mismanagement Crisis Every year, Binghamton is one of more than a thousand local governments that automatically receive multiple grants from US Housing and Urban Development to invest in low-income households and poor neigh...

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...