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Council holds over $211,000 Broome County arts-district grant after questions about Greater Binghamton Fund allocation
Summary
Council voted to hold over an ordinance accepting a $211,065.65 Broome County grant for arts-district alley and mural improvements; some council members requested more transparency about how Greater Binghamton Fund dollars were allocated.
The Binghamton City Council on May 7 voted to hold over consideration of an ordinance that would authorize the mayor to accept a $211,065.65 grant from Broome County for improvements in the city's arts district, including alleyway upgrades and a mural. The holdover passed by roll call 5-2.
Council member Hotchkiss described the grant as intended to improve an alley between State and Washington streets to create a more pedestrian-friendly public right-of-way and fund a mural. Council members who supported holding the…
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