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Langworthy says New York’s immigration laws are 'dangerous'
February 6, 2025, 7:20 pm | Source
Southern Tier Rep. Nick Langworthy was in Elmira last week to talk about the state’s immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies and the “Green Light Law”.
Ithaca reaffirms ‘sanctuary’ commitments following ICE arrest
February 6, 2025, 6:54 pm | Source
The common council recommitted to pre-existing city policies created to protect undocumented immigrants, transgender people, and people seeking abortion care.
Binghamton University graduate student workers protest, demanding a new contract
February 6, 2025, 5:11 am | Source
The Graduate Student Employees Union, which represents all teaching and graduate assistants at SUNY campuses, has been negotiating a new contract for over a year.
Former Binghamton Mayor Rich David launches run for Broome County clerk
February 5, 2025, 5:09 am | Source
David, a Republican, served as mayor of Binghamton for two terms until 2021, when he was term-limited. Democrat Nick Libous, son of the late Republican New York State Senator Thomas Libous, has also filed to run for the position.
Demonstrators rally against ICE activity, arrest in Ithaca
February 3, 2025, 9:27 pm | Source
On Sunday, hundreds of people in Ithaca rallied against Immigration and Customs Enforcement's recent activity in the area.
Steuben County town renews moratorium on new, modified solid waste management facilities
January 31, 2025, 4:58 am | Source
The town of Thurston in Steuben County renewed its one-year moratorium preventing solid waste management facilities from building new operations or modifying existing ones.
ICE arrests at least 1 person during raid in Ithaca
January 31, 2025, 12:36 am | Source
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested at least one person while in Ithaca Thursday. In a statement, the acting U.S. deputy attorney general condemned the area’s “sanctuary” immigration policies.
Binghamton City Council postpones vote on 'good cause eviction'
January 29, 2025, 8:35 pm | Source
Binghamton could become the next upstate New York municipality to opt in to New York’s "good cause eviction" law. On Wednesday, the city council voted to hold over the legislation to opt into the rental protections until its next business meeting February 12.
BlocPower promised to help electrify Ithaca. Now it has ended its support
January 29, 2025, 6:39 pm | Source
The technology company said it would help make Ithaca the first fully-electrified city in the U.S. It left town after initiating only 14 electrification projects.
Museum of the Earth in Ithaca faces financial turmoil
January 28, 2025, 11:38 pm | Source
An unexpected loss of promised donations could eventually lead to foreclosure. In response, some patrons of the natural history museum have shown their support with donations and petitions.
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