Bill > K00756

This resolution commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Binghamton Porchfest, a free, collaborative music festival held annually on the last Sunday in August in the Abel Bennett Historic Tract on the West Side of Binghamton, New York. The event transforms residential streets into an open-air stage featuring over 150 performances by local and regional musicians, with artists performing on porches, front yards, and driveways. Since its inception in 2015, Porchfest has become a beloved cultural celebration that showcases an eclectic mix of musical genres, engages over 750 volunteers, and creates a warm community atmosphere where thousands of attendees can dance, reconnect with neighbors, and enjoy local talent. The resolution recognizes the festival's significance in promoting arts, uniting neighbors, and enriching the cultural fabric of Binghamton and the Southern Tier, and officially pauses to commemorate the event's 10th anniversary on August 31, 2025, while also honoring the organizers, volunteers, musicians, and residents who have made the event successful. As a final action, the resolution mandates that a copy of the document be transmitted to the Porchfest organizers.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K756