CRONY NATION
Some people have noted the difference in the management culture of law enforcement between the City of Binghamton, NY and next-door neighbor JCPD.  While the culture in Binghamton seems quite authoritarian, ultimately they appear to create more problems for themselves than does the style of the JCPD.

Broome Co. corrections officers suspended, one charged after altercation—

Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar’s office said James Woodard, 39, of Windsor, has been charged with official misconduct and second-degree harassment stemming from a July 23 incident at the Broome County Correctional Facility. According to Akshar’s office, an incarcerated person was taken to a medical housing unit for observation after refusing to return to his cell and threatening to commit suicide. That inmate was struck by an officer and a “gooseneck” wrist restraint was applied to the inmate after he was handcuffed and seated.

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Johnson City Police Department—

The main focus of the Johnson City Police Department Community Engagement Officer is to maintain a consistent presence in the Main Street business district via walking and bicycle patrols which gives the chance to interact closely with the community. The Community Engagement Officer will utilize community policing practices to connect with businesses and their patrons as well as residents including Binghamton University students, to help foster a safe and welcoming environment.

The Community Engagement Officer is also tasked with enforcing laws and local ordinances that improve the safety and quality of life for those living, visiting, and conducting business in the Main Street business district.

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FACTUALLY speaking, Binghamton seems to comprise of not only local head-cracker, but our local ol’ boys drawn assistance from wherever they can find fellow head-crackers.

House Speaker Mike Johnson to travel to Binghamton for event with Rep. Molinaro—

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will travel to Binghamton Thursday for an event with Republican U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro focused on law enforcement funding and public safety. 

The Thursday meeting will be at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and is said to feature sheriff’s deputies, neighboring law enforcement, other first responders and families. 

Johnson’s trip comes as Molinaro seeks reelection in the 19th Congressional District. Broome County is the most-populous county there and could play a large role in in the upcoming election. Molinaro is being challenged by Democrat Josh Riley, who is from Endicott, a village just outside Binghamton. Molinaro flipped the seat in 2022, defeating Riley by about 4,500 votes. -end of spectrum news—

Acquitted Arson Suspect Sues Fire Department – Fire Law Blog

A woman who was acquitted of arson charges last year for a fire that occurred in 2022, has filed suit against the Binghamton Fire Department and several law enforcement agencies that she claims were responsible for her malicious prosecution and fourteen months of incarceration. Marquetta James filed suit in US District Court for the Northern District of New York naming six entities and seven named individuals as defendants.

The named entities include the City of Binghamton, the Binghamton Fire Department, the Binghamton Police Department, Broome County, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, and the Broome County Correctional Facility. The facts as alleged in the complaint:

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An ol’-boy network may be as dangerous as the criminals.

This is a reason for a need of confrontational journalists.

Helen Thomas Retires After Controversial Remark–Legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas has retired after 50 years of covering U.S. presidents, after controversial remarks she made about Israel. The 90-year-old doyenne of the White House press corps said that Jews should “get the hell out of Palestine” and go back to Germany and Poland.

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Journalists were once confrontational and spoke truth to power.  Young-‘uns may be ignorant of courage from professionals in by-gone days, but they did exist.  Surely Presidents cringed when questioned by journalist Helen Thomas.  In 2024 supposed journalists are generally nothing but mouthpieces for corporate might and authority.

During the Bush administration, Thomas was moved to the back row during press conferences; she was called upon at briefings on a daily basis but no longer ended presidential news conferences by saying, “Thank you, Mr. President.” When asked why she was seated in the back row, she said, “They didn’t like me. . . .

Helen Thomas – Wikipedia

If we are concerned to maintain democracy we may be a day late and a dollar short.

This attitude of patriarchal Supremacy was on display as one watched the Trump interview with 3 journalists.  The Ex attempted to squelch “impolite questions” from 3 actual journalists on C-Span.  The Ex dis-remembers his place.  The Journalists did not.

Incredulous laughter, audible gasps: Trump’s performance at Black journalists’ panel left him exposed—

Incredulous laughter, audible gasps: Trump’s performance at Black journalists’ panel left him exposed

Andrew Lawrence in Chicago

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Echoes of journalist Helen Thomas.  Meanwhile The Ex tried to pull his patriarchal Supremacy.

We have watched the same from our local ol’-boy Network who have performed in full view of the public, their group hug of cross endorsement of cronies.

Finally we have reached the extent of NYS Rep Molinaro proposing legislation that will undermine Free Speech by labeling anti-war protesters or those who criticize the genocidal and intrusive Israeli government as anti semitic.  Ultimately this exposes both Palestinians and the Jewish community who have so criticized.  This is distinctly legislating thoughts as expressed by Free Speech, contrary to the choosing of NYS Rep Molinaro.  Slick….