New York Democrats Urge Private Parking Owners to Bar Federal Immigration Officers

Binghamton, NY, October 16, 2026 —

New York Democrats, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, are urging private parking lot owners in New York to prohibit federal immigration officers from using their properties. The request follows an incident in which immigration officers shot a man in the city.

The call is directed at private property owners. The information provided does not say that the owners have agreed to the request, that any parking lots have adopted a ban, or that a prohibition is already in effect. It also does not describe what limits, if any, the requested ban would place on officers’ use of the properties.

Details about the shooting were not provided, including when it happened, where in the city it occurred, the man’s identity or condition, and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The federal agency involved was not identified. No statements from parking lot owners or federal officials were included.

The request therefore remains a call by the named Democratic leaders to private lot owners, rather than a reported change in policy or a confirmed restriction on access. The information available does not specify whether other officials or organizations have joined the effort, how owners are expected to respond, or whether any next steps have been announced.

Story summarized from the original created by ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press on www.binghamtonhomepage.com, see more information here.

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