FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 3, 2009

Statement From Speaker Silver On Binghamton
Shooting And Hostage Situation


"Today's violent attack on Binghamton's American Civic Association, an immigration services center, is as shocking as it is saddening. On behalf of the Assembly, I offer our sympathy and our prayers for the victims of this tragedy and for their families. We commend our courageous law enforcement officers for their swift and decisive actions in responding to this attack."