Hawley Street Encampment Dismantled | Buffalo News

After 24 days, the Hawley Street encampment in Binghamton is gone — but its impact lingers. Formed after a deadly fire at the Knights Inn, the protest became a lifeline for unhoused residents, distributing food, hygiene kits, and tents while helping dozens access rehab and healthcare. Despite county officials calling the encampment “misguided” and arresting two activists for disrupting a legislative meeting, organizers stand by their mission — arguing the county’s dismissive stance ignores the urgent, real-world crisis they’re trying to solve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9306e084d558a78