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This article is about the City of Binghamton, New York. For the adjacent Town of Binghamton, see Binghamton (town), New York. Binghamton is a Town in Broome County, New York, United States, United States.
City of Binghamton
Downtown Binghamton looking north, from the State Office Building at night.
Downtown Binghamton looking north, from the State Office Building at night.
Official seal of City of Binghamton
Seal
Nickname: "The Parlor City"; "Carousel Capital of the World"
Motto: Restoring The Pride
City of Binghamton (New York)
City of Binghamton
City of Binghamton
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°6′8.01″N 75°54′42.47″W / 42.102225, -75.9117972
Incorporated 1867
Government
 - Mayor Matthew T. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Ryan
Area
 - City 11. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 0 sq mi (28. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²)
 - Land 10. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (27. 0 km²)
 - Water 0. 6 sq mi (1. 6 km²)  5. 43%
Elevation 850 ft (259 m)
Population (2000 Census)
 - City 47,380
 - Density 4,545. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (1,754. 8/km²)
 - Metro 252,320
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 139xx (13901 = downtown)
Area code(s) 607
Twin Cities
 - Borovichi Flag of Russia Russia
 - La Teste-de-Buch Flag of France France
Website: http://www.cityofbinghamton.com

Binghamton, known as The Parlor City, is a city located in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 607 is a State of New York Telephone Area code servicing the south-central part of the state. This is a list of " twin towns " or " sister cities " — that is pairs of towns or cities in different countries which have Town twinning arrangements Borovichi (Боровичи is the second largest town in Novgorod Oblast, Russia, with a population of 57755 ( 2002 Census) Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending La Teste-de-Buch ( Occitan: La Tèsta de Bug ˈtèstɔ ðe ˈβytʃ/ˈβyk or ˈtèstə ðœ ˈβytʃ/ˈβyk is a commune in the Gironde This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status The Southern Tier is a geographical term that refers to the counties of New York State west of the New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The "Home of the Square Deal," is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Broome County is a County located in the US state of New York. The population of the City, according to the 2000 census, is 47,380.

The City of Binghamton is located at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The Susquehanna River (originally "Sasquesahanough" per the 1612 John Smith map is a River located in the northeastern United States. The Chenango River is a Tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately 90 miles (145 km long in central New York in the United States The city is at the crossroads of Interstates 81 and 88, as well as New York State Route 17 (also known as The Southern Tier Expressway and the future Interstate 86). Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an Interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. Interstate 88 (I-88 is an Interstate highway entirely within the U New York State Route 17, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway (between the Pennsylvania - New York border and Binghamton) the Quickway Interstate 86 was once assigned to what is now Interstate 84 east of East Hartford, Connecticut. Interstate 86 was once assigned to what is now Interstate 84 east of East Hartford, Connecticut.

The Binghamton Metropolitan Area includes approximately 252,000 residents in all of Broome and Tioga (NY) counties. [1] Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities," along with Endicott and Johnson City (which are actually villages). The Triple Cities is a Colloquial phrase used by people in the Southern Tier region of New York State to refer to the Agglomeration created Endicott is a Village in Broome County, New York, United States. Johnson City is a Village in Broome County, New York, United States. A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. The region is collectively referred to as Greater Binghamton.

In 2007, Binghamton was named the 79th greenest city in the U. S. by Country Home magazine. [2]

Greater Binghamton is home to Binghamton University, a driving force in the community as an academic, athletic, and arts center. The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of The region is also recognized as the birthplace of the IBM corporation (in nearby Endicott), Dick's Sporting Goods and the Raymond Corporation. International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology Endicott is a Village in Broome County, New York, United States. Dick's Sporting Goods ( is a large US sporting goods retailer Binghamton has the world's largest collection of functioning antique carousels, has the largest public observatory in the northeastern United States, was for nearly the entire first half of the twentieth century a significant hub of American footwear production as the home of Endicott Johnson Corporation and is the city in which the modern flight simulator was invented. The Kopernik Space Education Center is an Observatory in Vestal New York. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company (" E-J " was a prosperous manufacturer of Shoes based in New York 's Southern Tier, with factories mostly The term Link Trainer is commonly used to refer to a series of Flight simulators produced between the early 1930s and early 1950s by Edwin Albert Link, based on technology

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History

Early history

The city was named after William Bingham, a wealthy Philadelphian who bought the surrounding land in 1792. William Bingham (1752–1804 was an American statesman from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Before that, the first known people of European descent to come to the area were the troops of Gen. John Sullivan in 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. For other men with the same name see John Sullivan (disambiguation. Year 1779 ( MDCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots"

The community was first settled around 1802 and was known as "Chenango Point. " Binghamton was first incorporated in 1834 as a village of the Town of Binghamton. Year 1834 ( MDCCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. Binghamton is a Town in Broome County, New York, United States, United States. Binghamton became a city in 1867.

Abel Bennett, who made a fortune as owner of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, was the city's first mayor. His farm property on the city's west side (in an area bordered by Riverside Drive on the south, Beethoven Street on the west, Seminary Avenue on the north, and portions of Chestnut Street and St. John Avenue to the east) is known as the Abel Bennett Tract. On Feb. 19, 2008, this historic district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of [2]

Later Development

An early Link Flight Simulator, invented in Binghamton in 1929.
An early Link Flight Simulator, invented in Binghamton in 1929.

Binghamton was nicknamed the “Parlor City” for its neat streets and attractive homes, including many stately mansions. Strangely enough, many of those stately mansions are now funeral parlors. A funeral home, funeral parlor or mortuary, is a business that provides burial and Funeral services for the deceased and their families During the late 1800s and early 1900s, many immigrants moved to the area, finding an abundance of jobs, leading them to call it the “Valley of Opportunity. ”

Greater Binghamton is noted as being the birthplace of the Link flight simulator as well as IBM. The term Link Trainer is commonly used to refer to a series of Flight simulators produced between the early 1930s and early 1950s by Edwin Albert Link, based on technology International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology Until the Cold War ended, the area never experienced an economic downfall, due in part to its defense-heavy industries. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the This concentration of the defense industry made the area the seventh most likely area in the nation for a nuclear attack during the Cold War, and the population peaked at around 85,000 in 1950, but now hovers around 50,000. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Along with the start of IBM, the original Dick's Sporting Goods started out as a fishing store in the heart of Binghamton. Dick's Sporting Goods ( is a large US sporting goods retailer

Geography

Binghamton is located at 42°6′8″N, 75°54′42″W (42. 102225, −75. 911797)[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 6 km² (11. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 0 sq mi). The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 27. 0 km² (10. 4 sq mi) of it is land and 1. 6 km² (0. 6 sq mi) of it (5. 43%) is water.

The north branch of the Susquehanna River passes through downtown Binghamton. The Susquehanna River (originally "Sasquesahanough" per the 1612 John Smith map is a River located in the northeastern United States. This branch rises in eastern New York and receives a number of tributaries above Binghamton, most notably the Chenango, which joins from the north just outside of the business district. The Chenango River is a Tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately 90 miles (145 km long in central New York in the United States Major floods occurred in the city during 1865, 1936 and 2006. Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

In 1935 the Chenango suffered a flash flood, which was damaging, but less severe once it joined the larger Susquehenna. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. So much water came from the Chenango, that the Susquehanna flowed backwards for some distance above the confluence. In 1972 the remnants of Hurricane Agnes flooded the entire Susquehanna basin downstream from Binghamton, but the damage in the city was minor. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Hurricane Agnes was the first tropical storm and first Hurricane of the 1972 Atlantic hurricane season.

In 2006, the Susquehanna flooded again in Binghamton causing massive amounts of damage in the city and the entire metropolitan area. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Exchange Street and Washington Street bridges were flooded and the height of the river surpassed the flood walls on North Shore Drive, Court Street, and Conklin Ave. The damage was extensive enough to force large scale evacuations, including that of Lourdes Hospital which was unable to pump water out of its basement fast enough.

Climate

Binghamton has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warmer, wet summers. The humid continental climate is a Climate found over large areas of land masses in the temperate regions of the mid-latitudes where there is a zone of conflict between Snowfall is significant, with an annual total of 82. 4 inches. Binghamton is not affected by the lake-effect snows of cities north (Syracuse) and closer to the Great Lakes, but persistent snow bands from the lakes do occasionally result in moderate snows. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. The Laurentian Great Lakes are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada–United States border. Binghamton receives significant snows at times during the year from Nor'easter storms as well. A nor'easter (also northeaster; see below is a macro-scale Storm along the East Coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada.

Binghamton is known for its heavy cloudiness; it is the seventh cloudiest U. S. city, and the cloudiest east of the Rocky Mountains. [4]

Summers in Binghamton are typified by warmer, less humid days with occasional temperature spikes into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Higher temperatures have occurred, but are very uncommon. As with most cities in upstate New York, precipitation in Binghamton is spread evenly throughout the year; there is no "dry season. "

Binghamton, New York weather
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Avg high °F (°C) 29
(-1)		 31
(-0. 5)		 40
(4)		 54
(12)		 66
(18)		 74
(23)		 79
(26)		 77
(25)		 69
(20)		 58
(14)		 45
(7)		 33
(0. 5)
55
(12)
Avg low temperature °F (°C) 15
(-9)		 16
(-8)		 24
(-4)		 35
(1)		 46
(7)		 55
(12)		 60
(15)		 58
(14)		 50
(10)		 40
(4)		 31
(-0. 5)		 20
(-6)
38
(3)
Rainfall in. (cm) 2. 4
(6)		 2. 3
(5)		 2. 9
(7)		 3. 3
(8)		 3. 3
(8)		 3. 6
(9)		 3. 6
(9)		 3. 5
(8)		 3. 2
(8)		 2. 9
(7)		 3. 2
(8)		 2. 9
(7)
37. 1
(94)
Snowfall in. (cm) 19. 5
(49)		 17. 5
(44)		 14. 1
(35)		 5
(12)		 0. 3
(0. 8)		 --
(--)		 --
(--)		 --
(--)		 --
(--)		 0. 7
(1)		 7. 3
(18)		 18
(45)
82. 4
(209)
Source: Weatherbase

Cityscape

The City of Binghamton is generally spread across eight neighborhoods; Downtown Binghamton, the Westside, the Eastside, the Northside, the First Ward, Southside West, Southside East, and Ely Park. Downtown Binghamton is the location of the city's primary retail and financial institutions, governmental offices, and entertainment venues.

Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 47,380 people, 21,089 households, and 10,417 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,752. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/km² (4,539. 2/sq mi). There were 23,971 housing units at an average density of 886. 5/km² (2,296. 5/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 83. 18% White, 8. 41% Black or African American, 0. 26% Native American, 3. 33% Asian, 0. 04% Pacific Islander, 1. 71% from other races, and 3. 07% from two or more races. 3. 90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanic and Latino Americans are Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent, which comprises ancestry or origins in Hispanic America

There were 21,091 households out of which 23. 3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31. 6% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50. 6% were non-families. 40. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 19 and the average family size was 2. 96.

In the city the population was spread out with 21. 5% under the age of 18, 13. 2% from 18 to 24, 26. 6% from 25 to 44, 21. 0% from 45 to 64, and 17. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86. 6 males.

The area surrounding Binghamton, referred to in marketing as "Greater Binghamton" - or the Binghamton MSA by the census bureau - is approximately 252,000 people. The Binghamton MSA is composed of all of Broome County and neighboring Tioga County. Broome County is a County located in the US state of New York. Tioga County is a County located in the US state of New York. Alternatively defined, the number of people living in an approximately 40-mile radius of the city is approximately 300,000. This count includes Broome, Tioga, and portions of Cortland, Delaware and Chenango Counties in New York and portions of Susquehanna and Bradford counties in Pennsylvania.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,665, and the median income for a family was $36,137. Males had a median income of $28,774 versus $23,014 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,067. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 16. 5% of families and 23. 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 10. 3% of those age 65 or over.

The Region Today

Broome County Courthouse, Binghamton, NY
Broome County Courthouse, Binghamton, NY
The historic Beaux-Arts Security Mutual Life building.
The historic Beaux-Arts Security Mutual Life building.
Boscov's, downtown Binghamton's department store.
Boscov's, downtown Binghamton's department store. Boscov's is an American Department store founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911
JulyFest, a festival of music, food, and arts, is held annually downtown.
JulyFest, a festival of music, food, and arts, is held annually downtown.
Live at Five, a Friday night after-work concert, is held each week Memorial Day to Labor Day downtown.
Live at Five, a Friday night after-work concert, is held each week Memorial Day to Labor Day downtown.

Binghamton refers to itself as the “Carousel Capital of the World,” with sixty antique Herschell carousels in the region, each with hand-carved horses - one of the world's largest functional collections of old-style carousels. The The Allan Herschell Company was a company that specialized in the creation of Amusement rides particularly Carousels and Roller coasters Surviving The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is the fifth-oldest zoo in the nation. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is a Zoo located in Binghamton New York, USA. The Binghamton area is the home of the regional dish known as the spiedie, celebrated at the annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally, held at Otsiningo Park. The spiedie (IPA /spɪdɪ/ is a dish local to Greater Binghamton in the Southern Tier of New York State and somewhat more broadly known and enjoyed The area’s Kopernik Space Center observatory is the largest public observatory in the northeast United States. The Kopernik Space Education Center is an Observatory in Vestal New York.

Binghamton University, the top-ranking public school in the Northeast United States[6] has a significant impact on the Greater Binghamton area. The University contributes an economic impact of $700 million in Greater Binghamton and $894. 5 million in New York State.

The 148-member Binghamton Police Department enforces laws and provides police protection to city residents. The Binghamton Police Department, commonly referred to as the Binghamton Police Binghamton Police Bureau or simply BPD is a professional police organization responsible for primary The Binghamton Fire Department is composed of 134 paid uniformed firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. The Binghamton Fire Department is the Fire department for Binghamton, New York, USA.

Employers

Binghamton's employment base is skewed towards technology businesses, particularly the defense industry. Education and health care are also significant employers in the region.

Current major employers in the Greater Binghamton area include:

Arts Influence

The region has, in the last several years, developed a growing and pervasive arts scene. Lockheed Martin ( is a large multinational Aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology Company formed in 1995 by the merger of BAE Systems plc (BAE is a British defence and aerospace company headquartered in Farnborough, England, that has global interests particularly Rockwell Collins Inc ( is a large United States -based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids Iowa primarily providing Aviation and Information Not to be confused with Level 3 Communications, an Internet carrier L-3 Communications Holdings Inc International Business Machines Corporation abbreviated IBM and nicknamed "Big Blue", is a multinational Computer Technology McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of Broome Community College is a SUNY two-year college in Broome County New York. The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a State University of New York university of Health sciences in the University Hill For the chips synonymous with the company see Fritos and Lay's. Not affiliated with Crowley Cheese Inc of Healdville Vermont. Lourdes Hospital is a 750-bed tertiary care hospital located in Cochin Kerala India. Gannett Company Inc ( is a publicly-traded media Holding company based in the United States. These include a large cluster of art galleries and shops centered in the downtown Binghamton area, and has given rise to an event, the First Friday Art Walk, sponsored by a local arts association, the Gorgeous Washington Street Association. These events have been drawing large crowds downtown since 2003. Artists of local prominence that display or have galleries include Anthony Brunelli, a renowned photorealist painter who calls Binghamton home; Orazio Salati, who owns a gallery and exhibits many works; and Marla Olmstead, a local child who achieved fame in the art world for her abstract art. Photorealism is the genre of painting based on making a painting of a Photograph. Marla Olmstead (born 2000 in Binghamton, New York) is a painter of Abstract art. Dov Treiman lives, works, and exhibits at his home in Berkshire, in the Greater Binghamton region.

See City of Binghamton's Around Town page for a list of galleries.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Higher Education

Binghamton University, (formerly known as Harpur College, and as State University of New York at Binghamton), part of the SUNY system, is located in nearby Vestal. Binghamton City School District is a public School district in New York State that serves approximately 6100 students in the city of Binghamton The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of Vestal is a Town within Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York, The University is the highest ranked public university in the Northeast United States, and was also ranked number 1 on Kiplinger's best values in education. It offers highly ranked education, significant arts, and Division I athletics.

Though now physically located in Vestal, the area encompassing the college was once owned by the city of Binghamton and in the recent past, sold to the town of Vestal. A remnant of its existence on Binghamton city property is its continued use of a Binghamton zip code.

In 2007 Binghamton University opened a new downtown Binghamton facility for the College of Community and Public Affairs. The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of Additionally, a large number of students reside in the Westside, Downtown and Southside areas of the city.

Broome Community College, also a part of the SUNY system, is located in nearby Dickinson. Broome Community College is a SUNY two-year college in Broome County New York. Dickinson is the name of some places in the US state of New York: Dickinson Broome County New York Dickinson Franklin County

A clinical campus of Upstate Medical University was established for third and fourth year medical students in 1979. The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a State University of New York university of Health sciences in the University Hill Students spend their first two years of medical school in Syracuse, New York and then complete their training in Binghamton. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA.

Davis College (formerly Practical Bible College) is located just outside the city limits in the suburb of Johnson City. Johnson City is a Village in Broome County, New York, United States.

Binghamton is also home to branches of Ridley Lowell, Elmira Business Institute, and Empire College. Empire College, located in Santa Rosa California, is a private college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Metro area

The nearby suburb of Vestal has many strip malls along a five-mile stretch of the Vestal Parkway (NY 434). New York State Route 434 (commonly known as the Vestal Parkway) is a State highway located in the Southern Tier of the U Johnson City has the region’s largest indoor mall, the Oakdale Mall. Johnson City is a Village in Broome County, New York, United States. Oakdale Mall is an enclosed Super-regional shopping mall in Johnson City New York, United States. Other area shopping centers include Boscov's department store (corner of Court St. Boscov's is an American Department store founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911 and Water St. ), Court St. , Washington St. and State St. all in downtown Binghamton.

Media

Blues on the Bridge, an annual blues festival held on the antique Washington Street bridge.
Blues on the Bridge, an annual blues festival held on the antique Washington Street bridge.
A Spiedie, a regional delicacy of marinated meat on Italian bread, brought by Italian immigrants to the area.
A Spiedie, a regional delicacy of marinated meat on Italian bread, brought by Italian immigrants to the area.

The Greater Binghamton metro area is served by the following media outlets:

Sports

The area is home to the Eastern League's Binghamton Mets (AA affiliate of the New York Mets). The Press & Sun-Bulletin is a daily Newspaper serving the area around Binghamton New York. Gannett Company Inc ( is a publicly-traded media Holding company based in the United States. Gannett Company Inc ( is a publicly-traded media Holding company based in the United States. The Independent Media Center (aka Indymedia or IMC) is a global participatory network of journalists that reports on political and social issues The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of For the similarly named television broadcaster see Citadel Communications. WYOS is the ESPN Radio affiliate of Binghamton New York, branded as ESPN Radio 1360 WAAL ("The Whale" is a Classic rock radio station broadcasting at 99 WHWK, known on-air as " The Hawk " is a radio station licenced to Binghamton New York with a Country music format WNBF is a News&ndashTalk Radio station in Binghamton New York. WWYL (branded as Wild 104) is a radio station serving Binghamton New York with a Top 40 format Clear Channel Communications is a media conglomerate company based in the United States. WINR (680 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format WENE (1430 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Sports format WMXW (1033 FM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format STAR 1057: Real Music Variety is a class B Radio station originally with a Top 40 format now a Hot AC station in Binghamton NY located on WBBI (1075 The Bear is a Classic rock radio station in Binghamton New York. WCDW (1005 FM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Hits format WRRQ is the callsign of an adult contemporary radio station licensed to Windsor New York and serves the Greater Binghamton Market. WLTB is the callsign of an adult contemporary radio station licensed to Johnson City New York and serves the Greater Binghamton Market. WSKG-FM, 893 MHz FM, is an NPR member station in Binghamton New York. WSQX-FM is an NPR member Radio station in South Central New York State WHRW (905 FM) is non-profit student run free format Radio station. WBNG-TV is the CBS television affiliate in Binghamton New York. WICZ-TV is the Fox network affiliate for Binghamton New York. WIVT, channel 34 is the ABC -affiliated Television station for Binghamton New York. WSKG-TV is a public Television station in Binghamton New York, broadcasting locally on channel 46 as a PBS member station Time Warner Cable ( (formerly Warner Cable Communications) is an American national cable television company that operates in 27 states and has 31 operating divisions Public-access television in the United States is a form of Citizen media, similar to Canada's community channels Australia's community television The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio The Binghamton Mets are a Minor league baseball team based in Binghamton New York in the United States "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Formerly known as the Binghamton Triplets, the club featured such stars as Whitey Ford, Joe DiMaggio, and other Yankee greats. Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1926) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe Most recently, the B-Mets have sent stars like Jose Reyes and David Wright, Preston Wilson and Jay Payton to the majors. José Bernabé Reyes (born June 11, 1983, in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic) is an All-Star Major League Baseball Shortstop David Wright may refer to David Wright (artist (1912-1967 British artist and illustrator David Wright (baseball (born 1982 American Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Jason Lee "Jay" Payton (born November 22 1972 in Zanesville Ohio) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball, who currently

Several hockey teams have played in Broome County over the years, most recently the Binghamton Senators, who currently serve as the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators. Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck The Binghamton Senators are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The Ottawa Senators (Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa are a professional Ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The B-Sens won division titles on 2003 and 2005, reaching the AHL conference finals in 2003. They play their home games at Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena is a 6800 (4727/ for Hockey multi-purpose Arena in Binghamton New York.

Division I College Sports are played at Binghamton University (a member of the America East Conference). The State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton or Binghamton University is one of the four university centers in New York State’s system of Member schools There are nine schools with full membership All-Time Conference Membership Division III College Sports are played at Broome Community College. Broome Community College is a SUNY two-year college in Broome County New York. Bobby Gonzalez, head coach of Seton Hall's men's basketball team was born here, and still has family in the area. Alongside Bobby Gonalez, King Rice, a McDonalds All-American, and 2 year starter at UNC, is currently an assistant coach for Vanderbilt's men's baseketball team, called Binghamton home.

Binghamton is also home to two semi-pro football teams, the Broome County Dragons (members of the Empire Football League) and the Southern Tier Green Machine (members of the North American Football League). The Empire Football League (EFL is a Semi-professional American football League that operates franchises based primarily in New York and The North American Soccer League is sometimes mistakenly called the North American Football League NAFL redirects here for the Northern Irish soccer league

The area is also home to an annual Professional Tennis Challenger, the Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger, part of the USTA pro circuit (Known as the Frito-Lay Tennis Challenger in years past). For the chips synonymous with the company see Fritos and Lay's. Tennis greats such as Lleyton Hewitt, James Blake and more recently Andy Murray found their start with this tournament, using it as a spring board to the U.S. Open (tennis) [5]. Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No James Riley Blake (born December 28, 1979 in Yonkers New York, United States) is an American professional Tennis player and The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881

The B.C. Open was an official PGA Tour event that was held annually from 1971 to 2006 at Endicott's En-Joie Golf Course. The BC Open was a PGA Tour Golf tournament that was held annually from 1971 to 2006 The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. (Note that the 2006 B. C. Open had to be played in Verona, N. Y. due to extensive damage during the June 2006 Flooding of the Susquehanna River. ) Beginning in 2007, the area will host a PGA Champion's Tour event, the Dick's Sporting Goods Open. The Dick's Sporting Goods Open is a Champions Tour Golf tournament which debuted in July 2007 and supplanted the B The event will replace the B.C. Open and continue to be played at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott. The BC Open was a PGA Tour Golf tournament that was held annually from 1971 to 2006

Since 1978 a round of the American Motorcyclist Association's Motocross Championship has been held at the nearby Broom-Tioga Sports Center each year. The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits

Two world famous amateur sports tournaments are held in Binghamton. The Stop DWI Holiday Classic - a nationally recognized high school basketball tournament - calls the city home during the Christmas season, amassing about 16 of the nations best teams from places such as Orlando, NYC, Philadelphia, Kentucky, Cincinnati, and other large metropolitan areas. The World Youth Classic is an American Legion youth baseball tournament featuring world-class Legion baseball teams. Held in July, it features teams from Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Georgia, and New England. As many as 32 teams may play per year.

Transportation

Airport

The area is served by a medium-sized regional airport, Greater Binghamton Airport. Greater Binghamton Airport is a medium-sized regional Airport located in Maine New York that serves the Southern Tier of New York Destinations served by the airport include Philadelphia (US Airways), Dulles Airport serving Washington, D.C. (United) and Detroit (Northwest Airlines). Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə US Airways Inc is the fifth largest Airline in the United States. Washington Dulles International Airport is a public Airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the Central business district of Washington D Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary

Public transit

Intercity bus service is available from downtown Binghamton via Greyhound (with destinations including Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Scranton, Toronto, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York City. Greyhound Lines is an intercity Common carrier of passengers by Bus serving over 3700 destinations in the United States. Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York State, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The City of New York ) Shortline/Coach USA also serves the region, with daily departures to Olean, Albany, Oneonta, Elmira, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Utica, Atlantic City, Monticello and New York City. Olean (ˈoliˌæn is a City in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Albany is the Capital of the State of New York and the County seat of Albany County. Oneonta is a City located within Otsego Elmira is a City in Chemung County, New York, USA. It is the principal city of the 'Elmira New York Metropolitan Statistical Area Turning Stone Casino and Resort is a resort owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation in Verona New York. Utica is a City in the American state of New York, and the County seat of Oneida County. Monticello is a village located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County New York. The City of New York Megabus has recently begun service to Buffalo Airport and Toronto. Megabus can refer to Megabus (United Kingdom - a low-cost bus service in Great Britain owned by Stagecoach Group and organized as an intercity bus network Buffalo Niagara International Airport is an airport located in the town of Cheektowaga in Erie County, New York.

Public transportation in Binghamton and outlying areas is served by B.C. Transit, a service of the Broome County Department of Transportation. Students at Binghamton University are also served by OCCT (Off-Campus College Transport).

New York Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for passenger rail service between Binghamton and New York City via Scranton and the Lackawanna Cutoff. Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior U The Lackawanna Cut-Off was a high-speed double-track railway line in the USA which was constructed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad between

Major Highways and Roads that serve the Greater Binghamton Area

Two Interstate Highways run through the area:

Interstate 81

Interstate 88 (Senator Warren M. Interstate 88 (I-88 is an Interstate highway entirely within the U Anderson Expressway/Susquehanna Expressway)

FUTURE Interstate 86

One US Highway run through the area:

U.S. Route 11

New York State Routes:

New York State Route 17 (Southern Tier Expressway/Quickway)

New York State Route 17C

New York State Route 201

New York State Route 363 (North Shore Drive)

New York State Route 434 (Vestal Parkway)

Government

The current Mayor of Binghamton is Matthew T. Ryan (D). The current 7-member City Council comprises: Robert Weslar (D), 1st District; Martin J. Gerchman (D), 2nd District; Teri Rennia (D), 3rd District; Lea Webb (D), 4th District; Sean Massey (D), 5th District; Charles Kramer (D), 6th District; and Edward M. Collins (D), 7th District.

Points of interest

Famous residents

Famous people who resided in Binghamton include:

See also Categories: People from Binghamton, New York

Binghamton in Books

Binghamton On The Screen

Sister Cities

Binghamton has two sister cities, according to Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):

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