On the Ground in Binghamton, NY--latest on shooting
Just as I was about to leave for my Spring break on Saturday, as a senior at Binghamton University, a shooting took place this afternoon in downtown Bnighamton.
To crush some rumors floating around, the shooting was NOT near Binghamton University. It was in downtown Binghamton, about 20 minutes from the University.
The shooting occurred at an immigration center, the cause of the shooting still unknown. The American Civil Association center where the shooting and hostage situation is taking place, is located near off campus housing for students on the west side. The hostage building is located directly near the local Binghamton high school which has been sealed off by police protection.
There are cops everywhere, more than 50 cop cars and ambulances at least. The entire area of downtown Binghamton is blocked off- Binghamton's SWAT unit is in full gear.
12 people at last count are believed to be dead.
The mayor of Binghamton, Matt Ryan is expected to make a press conference with the latest news shortly.
There are reports that the gunman, there might be more than one, killed himself.
As I get more info, i'll fill everyone in
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“The CBO found the Recovery Act is responsible for 600,000 to 1.6 million jobs and has raised GDP by 1.2 to 3.2 percent. Without the Recovery Act these jobs would have either disappeared or never existed in the first place and this positive economic growth would not have been possible.
“Our economy still has a long way to go and we will not rest until everyone who wants a job can find one, but the economy is no longer in a free-fall. Democrats in Congress showed real leadership by supporting the Recovery Act. Unfortunately, Republicans - the Party of NO -refused to offer an alternative. They stood on the sidelines as President Obama and Congressional Democrats took the steps necessary to reverse the economic decline they inherited after eight years of failed Republican economic policies. Now, by cheering for the Act’s failure, the GOP remains on the wrong side of history. As President Obama and Democrats continue to take steps to strengthen our economy, it’s time for Republicans to stop saying 'No', quit playing politics and start working with us on behalf of American families and workers.”