Binghamton City Council may consider a call for a referendum on a proposal to transfer law enforcement duties to the New York State Police and the Broome County Sheriff's Office.
The three Democratic members of Binghamton City Council want an independent investigation into the actions of a police officer during a New Year's Day arrest.
Authorities say dozens of protesters showed up outside the residence of Binghamton City Council president Sophia Resciniti after a police reform public hearing was abruptly ended.
A member of Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow is preparing to run against a former Binghamton city councilman in a district that covers downtown and the North Side.