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Here are this week's local guest viewpoints, op-eds and letters submitted by readers to the Press & Sun-Bulletin / pressconnects.com.
Why is the Binghamton mayor suing city council?
Binghamton resident Dan Livingston questions why Mayor Jared Kraham is suing the newly elected Binghamton City Council. He writes, "Now, if the mayor's intention was to find a clear answer to the question of how to resolve a tied election − and not to say, embroil the city in a costly lawsuit − he could have sought an opinion from the NYS Board of Elections, or the Attorney General's Office. Instead, he sought an opinion from the NY Conference of Mayors."
Learn more: Binghamton city council seat debate goes to court: Here's the timeline
Broome Republicans giving you a voice and choice at the ballot box
Benji Federman, a Binghamton resident and the chairman of the Broome County Republican Committee, writes about why he jumped into the world of politics and the priorities his committee is working on, from issues with bail reform to the poor economic conditions in New York. He writes, "but "I’ve seen the lasting effects of bad policy that has hurt our area for far too long. I had to get into the fight."
Seeds of hate in Israeli-Hamas conflict continue to impact Palestinians
Ed Nizalowski, a Newark Valley resident and member of Broome County Peace Action, writes about the history of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and the tragic impact on the residents of Gaza. He writes, "There are numerous questions that need to be answered regarding what has happened in Israel over the last year and especially since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas," but there are groups and people working to bring peace and shed light on the Israeli actions that continue to harm Palestinians.
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