Binghamton Area News Roundup 2/1/25

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Apologies for another delay this week! Had some significant travel and some personal issues get in the way. Next week will be back on schedule and expect the events rundown later today.

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‼️Must-Reads

❄️Snow, Ice and Cold

The area had to face down a significant snow storm followed by repeated cold weather advisories bringing out plows and snow totals of about a foot (Press & Sun) and making it difficult for drivers and pedestrians (WNBF)

Warming centers were opened up by Broome County (WNBF) and small businesses continued chugging along despite the challenges (NC34)

Broome County Opens As Cold Snap Continues - WNBF

🚓ICE protests, and held detainee released

The other type of ICE also made an impact this week, a vigil and protests held downtown (WBNG) at United Presbyterian Church, citing the killings of protesters Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the continued agressive and violent tactics by the immigration agents in Minneapolis and across the country (Press & Sun).

Many local officials spoke out against the violence, calling for inhumane practices to stop (Press & Sun).

"Elected officials at all levels of government must condemn ICE’s reckless and deadly actions in Minnesota," Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham wrote on Facebook. "We must also condemn the Trump administration’s dangerous response to the killing of Alex Pretti, which has included lying to the American people and contradicting video evidence and facts."

Additionally, the Chinese whistleblower held in Broome County jail (WSKG) who was the subject of additional recent protests demanding his release (WBNG) was granted asylum to stay in the United States (WSKG).

Also make sure to check out this week's events roundup!