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Binghamton protesters decry state cuts

Bjarni Thoroddsson March 15, 2011 0

Press Connects Binghamton About 200 people gathered downtown Tuesday with a simple message for Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "Beware the Ides of March." Members of Citizen Action, local labor and teacher unions, students and others rallied at Government

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Broome-Tioga NAACP celebrates 100 years

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 0

News 10 Now Binghamton, NY Saturday, they held their biannual Freedom Fund Dinner, where they also acknowledged local leaders for their efforts to advance civil rights. Among the honorees was President's Award winner Lea Webb, the youngest

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Binghamton’s Webb, others honored by local NAACP

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 1

Press & Sun Bulletin Binghamton, NY BINGHAMTON -- Lea Webb has added another award to her already lengthy resume of community accomplishments and recognition. At the NAACP's Broome-Tioga Freedom FundDinner on Saturday night, Webb received the President's

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NAACP Honors Local Councilwoman – 11/14/2009

Charlie Albanetti November 14, 2009 0

Fox 40 WICZ Binghamton, NY A local official was awarded with the NAACP's highest honor. City council woman Lea Webb was presented with the President's Award at the bi-annual Freedom Fund dinner at the Holiday Inn Saturday. The

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Binghamton City Councilwoman and Citizen Action of NY Organizer Lea Webb to be Honored at the 2009 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

Charlie Albanetti November 13, 2009 0

News Channel 34 - ABC/NBC Binghamton, NY From Regional Director, Citizen Action of NY: Binghamton City Councilwoman and Citizen Action of NY Organizer Lea Webb to be Honored at the 2009 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Binghamton City Councilwoman

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Health Care Rally

Charlie Albanetti July 30, 2009 0

Fox 40 WICZ Binghamton, NY Congressman Arcuri will also be able to make big decisions regarding health care reform in New York. That's why the Binghamton Coalition of Health Care for America Now, met Wednesday at Broome

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Big Businesses Blocking Citizens’ Benefits?

Charlie Albanetti May 27, 2009 0

Fox 40 WICZ Binghamton, NY Do campaign contributions from big corporate industries affect legislation? Well, a recently released report from citizen action says big money makes contributions that block legislation that benefits citizens. On Tuesday, protestors stood in

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Citizen Action Calls for Finance Reform on the Campaign Trail

Charlie Albanetti May 27, 2009 0

News Channel 34 - ABC/NBC Binghamton, NY Citizen Action is pushing for campaign finance reform. It wants public financing for candidates. Citizen Action says contributions by some industries and corporations influence politicians. In a report called "New Yorkers Pay

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Pioneering (and Very Young) Elected Official Calls for Public Financing of NY Campaigns

Charlie Albanetti May 27, 2009 0

Booklyn Ron (blog) Binghamton, NY (Brooklyn, NY) Lea Webb is the first African American elected to the City Council in Bhinghamton, in upstate New York. Only 28 years old, she's making a name for herself taking on

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