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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protests, rallies in Binghamton for National Day of Action
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – As part of a National Day of Action on Thursday, May 1, multiple groups are planning to gather in downtown Binghamton. Members of the Broome County Democratic Caucus of the Broome County Legislature will hold a press conference at 12:30 p.m. at the Broome County Courthouse. According to the news release, legislators will be 'reaffirming their commitment to the U.S. Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.' 'This event provides an opportunity to connect directly with the community and reaffirm our shared commitment to liberty, justice, and dignity for all,' said Kim Myers, Minority Leader for the Democratic Caucus. The Binghamton chapter of 50501, an organized group that peacefully protests in the fight for inclusivity, non-violence, and conflict resolution, will gather in front of the Broome County Supreme Courthouse at 4 p.m. 'to oppose and bring awareness to anti-democratic actions by the Trump Administration. Protesters will walk down Court St. to a Rally held by Indivisible Binghamton at MLK Promenade at 5 p.m.' Local activists for workers' rights will gather at the river walk near Boscov's at 5 p.m. to join people across the country advocating for 'collective bargaining, workers health and safety, child labor laws, the minimum wage, unemployment insurance and Social Security.' Major events on these issues are being held in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C. The event is organized by Broome Tioga Central Labor Council, Indivisible Binghamton, Broome County Democrats and Citizen Action. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NYS Lieutenant Governor speaks at Medicaid rally in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Dozens of protesters were joined by New York State's number two in charge yesterday to condemn alleged efforts to cut Medicaid. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado was the featured speaker at a rally organized by Citizen Action and Indivisible Binghamton outside the offices of Broome County Department of Social Services on Main Street in Binghamton. DSS is where people sign up for Medicaid, the federal program that provides health insurance to the poor and disabled. Delgado and the progressive groups accuse Republicans of wanting to slash Medicaid funding, jeopardizing access to healthcare for those who rely on it. The Lieutenant Governor says it comes down to a simple factor of right and wrong. 'Our democracy is built on a moral idea. Democracy is one person, one vote. We are all created equal irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation. It is a moral, moral idea,' said Delgado. Delgado's visit coincides with recent news that he will not run for re-election on the same ticket as Governor Hochul next year. He also has not ruled out a challenge to Hochul in a Democratic primary. Broome County Republican Chairman Benji Federman says Delgado campaigning against Hochul is indicative of the failures of the Democratic administration in Albany. Federman says Democratic handling of healthcare issues, like the current transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program, or CDPAP, to a single financial intermediary, is what's driving people to leave the state. 'You see the CDPAP program going through dysfunction right now as people are transitioning from one policy to the next. I really want to shine a bright light on the failures of Governor Kathy Hochul. These folks may be talking about the federal administration, but I really want to hone in on the failures at the state level here,' said Federman. Republicans in Washington are reportedly looking to find $800 million in savings from the Medicaid program. They have argued that it can be achieved through efficiencies and the reduction of waste without impacting medical care for its recipients. NYS Lieutenant Governor speaks at Medicaid rally in Binghamton Nimmonsburg Hillcrest Rotary celebrates 75th birthday PAST donates Green Man to library for installation in Reading Garden BU alumna to discuss career wellness during TEDx Talk After 17-month investigation, Onondaga County deputy whose gunshots killed two teenagers won't be prosecuted by State Attorney General Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
