Just my Thoughts

Shop Local

Yes, again!  I will drive this thought home every chance I get as I believe it is important to support our local businesses. In 2008, the City of Binghamton did a push at holiday time for local shopping in the city.  I have not heard or seen anything like it since that time.  Some local… Continue reading Shop Local

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Public Commentary at Dissolution Meeting

Early this week when I synopsized the public meeting regarding Johnson City, New Yori dissolution, I said I would do a second entry that dealt with the public comment period.  I am not sure about the 40 plus who signed in to comment but I was expecting a give and take between the commentors and… Continue reading Public Commentary at Dissolution Meeting

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Johnson City, NY Dissolution

I have never heard of this particular tactic before – dissolving a village.  It must be more common than I think, though, as there are state laws that govern what must be done to do so. There was a petition started in the area for residents of the Village of Johnson City.  The petition was… Continue reading Johnson City, NY Dissolution