April 7th
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A benefit for the Catholic Charities fund will be held at the TV 34 Studio in the Oakdale Mall Today, April 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Giant cards will be available for people to sign and express their condolences.
April 3rd
Do you ever read the newspaper, log onto the internet or flip on the tube and say to yourself “What the hell is going on in this country?” That’s what I said to myself today, but today the crazy thing that happened in the news wasn’t in some far off distant land. It was right here. Right now.
The American Civic Association which is located in downtown Binghamton was the center of news today, where, at 10:30 this morning, a gunman opened fire in the building killing at least four people, law enforcement said. Police told a local CNN affiliate that as many as 13 people are dead. 26 wounded. 41 hostages. It’s said now that the gunman killed himself. You can read the most updated news here.
A crisis hotline has been established by Broome County Government for community and family members who might have had relatives present at the American Civic Association shooting incident. The number is 607-778-3911. Also, for those of you looking to help donate you can do so here.