Reminder: Alternate side of the street parking
Alternate side of the street parking will begin at 5 p.m. on Thu. Dec. 1 and will remain in effect until Mar. 15. Binghamton’s program is called, “Park for Tomorrow.”
The basic principle is that by 5 p.m. every day, motorists should move their car to the opposite side of the street. At 5 p.m. motorists should park on the even-numbered address side of the street if the next day is an even-numbered date. On odd-numbered days motorists should park on the odd address side of the street.
The parking rule applies to all city streets, including those with parking on one side only. Streets with no parking zones on both sides remain no parking zones. The parking rules do not apply for metered parking.
Tickets for violations carry a $10 fine.
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$200,000 Federal grant for BU’s City Project
Binghamton University was awarded a $200,000 grant for its Center City Coordination (C3) project, an initiative to revitalize the city of Binghamton.
The funds came from the Community Outreach Partnerships Centers (COPC) program.
“I am delighted that Binghamton University has been awarded these new federal funds, which will allow the school to continue its significant contributions to revitalizing the city, improving the overall quality of life,” Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) said.
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Broome County secures $17.1 million for capital projects
Broome County will receive payments amounting to $17.1 million from New York’s tobacco settlement agreement with participating cigarette manufacturers. Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala signed the official papers.
The county sold its remaining tobacco revenue stream to investors and received a portion of the money up front. Broome County exercised this action once before and used the proceeds to pay off debt, build a senior center and fix numerous roads and bridges.
“I would like to see the money spent on the rebuilding of our George Harvey Justice Building,” Fiala said. It is a historic building that has been empty for at least four years and could consolidate the county’s court functions.
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Leadership Council
The Student Association is calling for one or two representatives from each of the 140 student groups at BU to join a leadership council which will participate in four conferences during the spring semester. These meetings will be an opportunity for student groups to raise concerns that can be dealt with by the Student Association.
The first meeting will occur after the Student Group Showcase Fair on Mon. Feb. 13, 2006 from 1-6 p.m. It will inform attendees as to what will occur at the following three meetings.
The second council meeting will be held on Wed. Feb. 15, 2006 from 5-6 p.m. There will be a discussion on concerns of student group representatives.
The third meeting will occur before spring break on Wed. Mar. 8, 2006 from 5-6 p.m. The fourth and final meeting will be held after spring break on Wed. Apr. 19, 2006 from 5-6 p.m.
If you are interested in becoming an ambassador or have any questions, contact: Matthew Landau at getinvolved@sa.binghamton.edu.
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Hinman Production Company puts on play
The Hinman Production Company presents the play, “The Boys from Syracuse,” an adaptation of the Shakespeare play, “A Comedy of Errors.”
The play was written by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart and George Abbott and directed by Kimberly McCombs and Dorian Dodd. Hannah Cline-Plaisted was the assistant director.
The production premiered on Thu. Dec. 1 and will be performed Fri. Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. and on Sat. Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Hinman Commons. Admission is $5.
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Compiled by, Cliff Tucker