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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Broome County Democrats' rally against Trump
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Local Democrats held a rally, calling out the Trump administration and reaffirming their commitment to the Constitution. The Democratic Caucus of the Broome County Legislature rallied outside of the domed courthouse in Binghamton this afternoon. The Democrats says what they're seeing on the federal level isn't about political party or beliefs, but about empathy and morals. Minority Leader Kim Myers says they want to call attention to four sectors of society, specifically, the judiciary branch, education, workforce, and faith communities. 'As elected representatives, we have sworn an oath to defend The Constitution as all elected officials have. Not just in words, but in actions. We will not stand silently as we witness the threats to the very foundation and principals of liberty, justice and human dignity,' says Myers. Progressives have called for a National Day of Action today, and there were other protests around the area, one by 50501 Binghamton at 4 p.m. leading into an Indivisible Binghamton Rally at the Martin Luther King Junior Promenade at 5 p.m. The Broome County GOP released a statement in response to the protests saying quote, 'Local Democrats and their out-of-touch allies should put down the sloppy handmade signs and work honestly with local Republicans to make life better for the people who live here.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
