“No Kings” Demonstration Held in Downtown Binghamton

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Binghamton to protest the policies of President Donald Trump.

The event was one of many demonstrations held Saturday across the United States.

Organizers billed them as "No Kings" protests. They were held in large and small communities around the country on the same day as a Washington, DC military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

The Binghamton demonstration, which was organized by Indivisible Binghamton, started around 1 p.m. Saturday. The crowd in front of the Broome County Courthouse listened to several speakers and music for about 90 minutes.

Many of those who attended the protest waved flags and held signs critical of the president. The signs featured messages that included "No Kings in America," "Hands Off Our Democracy" and "We the People Object!"

Small caravans of vehicles occasionally passed by the event with people expressing support for the protesters by cheering and honking horns.

City police officers monitored the event from their patrol cars and trucks, frequently driving past the demonstration. One Broome county security officer observed the scene from a vantage point on the east side of the gathering.

The crowd on the lawn of the courthouse and along Court Street dispersed. Participants then marched on the sidewalk through downtown.

New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, an Endwell Democrat, was one of those who addressed the gathering. Speaking with WNBF News later, she expressed her concern about the shooting of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota.

Lupardo said she was shocked by what authorities said were politically-motivated attacks early Saturday.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said he's been in contact with Governor Kathy Hochul to ensure there will be a heightened law enforcement presence at the State Capitol in Albany

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: Watch as protesters in downtown Binghamton sing the National Anthem on June 14, 2025.

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