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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.
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
Image of New York Highlighting Binghamton
Image of New York Highlighting Binghamton
Coordinates: 42°6′8.01″N 75°54′42.47″W / 42.102225, -75.9117972
Incorporated 1867
Government
 - Mayor Matthew T. Ryan
Area
 - City  11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²)
 - Land  10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
 - Water  0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation  850 ft (259 m)
Population (2000 Census)
 - City 473,803
 - Density 4,545.0/sq mi (1,754.8/km²)
 - Metro 2,523,200
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 139xx (13901 = downtown)
Area code(s) 607
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. It is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton, NY region. The population of the City, according to the 2000 census, is 473,803. It is the home of Ninja Keith, a whip wielding man who has been known to shuffle down the street and engage in conversations about the Armenian Genocide. Binghamton is a town in Broome County, New York, United States, USA. The population was 4,969 at the 2000 census. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 505 pixelsFull resolution (891 × 562 pixels, file size: 621 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)This picture was taken by a close friend (Laura Roth of Washington, DC) who gave me permission to utilize this picture on Wikipedia. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... The Southern Tier is a geographical term that refers to the counties of upstate New York State west of the Catskill Mountains along the northern border of Pennsylvania, with the exception of the counties in the far west of the state near the city of Buffalo. ... This article is about the state. ... 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 U.S. state of New York. ... Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...


The City of Binghamton is located at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The city is at the crossroads of Interstates 81 and 88, as well as the future Interstate 86 (also known as New York State Highway 17, The Southern Tier Expressway). 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 mi (145 km) long, in central New York in the United States. ... Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. ... Interstate 88 (abbreviated I-88) is an interstate highway entirely within the U.S. state of New York. ... {{{type3}}} JUNCTIONS JUNCTION EXIT # I-90 PA 1 I-390 NY 146 (36) I-99 NY 169 (44) I-81 NY 245 NY (75) I-84 NY 362 (121) I-87 NY Legend BROWSE STATE HWYS Prev Next {{{browse}}} Interstate 86 runs from an intersection with Interstate 90 in Erie... Junction Location Chautauqua I-90 0. ... New York State Highway 17, also known as The Southern Tier Expressway, runs from Suffern, New York (where it connects to NJ 17) to the Pennsylvania border in Western New York where it connects to Interstate 86. ...


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 region is collectively referred to as Greater Binghamton. This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Endicott is a village in Broome County, New York, USA. The population was 13,038 at the 2000 census. ... Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, USA. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. ... A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ...


In 2007, Binghamton was named the 9th greenest city in the U.S. by Country Home magazine. [1]


Greater Binghamton is also home to Binghamton University. The University's presence is a driving force in the community, acting as an academic, athletic and arts center. Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ... Overlooking center of campus. ...

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History

Early history

The city was named after William Bingham, a wealthy Philadelphian who bought the surrounding land in 1792. 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. William Bingham (1752–1804) was an American statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... General John Sullivan John Sullivan (b. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about military actions only. ...


The community was first settled around 1802 and was known as "Chenango Point." Binghamton was first incorporated as a village in 1834, setting itself apart from the Town of Binghamton. Binghamton became a city in 1867. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Year 1834 (MDCCCXXXIV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Binghamton is a town in Broome County, New York, United States, USA. The population was 4,969 at the 2000 census. ...


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. Ironically, many of those stately mansions are now funeral parlors. 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.” Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 206 KB)Link trainer taken at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho by Tony Speer. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 206 KB)Link trainer taken at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho by Tony Speer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... // Invention of the Jacquard loom in 1801. ... // Public flight demonstration of an airplane by Alberto Santos-Dumont in Paris, November 12, 1906. ...


Greater Binghamton is noted as being the birthplace of the Link flight simulator as well as IBM. Until the Cold War ended, the area never experienced an economic downfall, due in part to the generosity of employers (IBM and Endicott-Johnson) and also because of its defense-heavy industries. 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 [citation needed], and the population peaked at around 85,000 in 1950, but now hovers around 50,000, with numbers on the incline. The Link Trainer, or pilot maker was created in the mid-1930s out of the need for a safe way to teach new pilots how to fly IFR. It was created by Edwin Albert Link, who was formerly an Organ builder, used is knowledge of pumps valves and bellows to... For other uses, see IBM (disambiguation) and Big Blue. ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... 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 Dicks Sporting Goods started out as a fishing store in the heart of Binghamton.


Geography

Binghamton is located at 42°6′8″N, 75°54′42″W (42.102225, −75.911797)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.6 km² (11.0 mi²). 27.0 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (5.43%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The north branch of the Susquehanna River passes through downtown Binghamton. 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. Major floods occurred in the city during 1865, 1936 and 2006. 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 mi (145 km) long, in central New York in the United States. ... 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to 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. 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. 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... 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 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. 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. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY is a privately-sponsored Catholic hospital in Binghamton, NY. Its service area is the Greater Binghamton region of New Yorks Southern Tier, one of three hospitals in the area. ...


Climate

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

Binghamton is known for its heavy cloudiness; it is the seventh cloudiest U.S. city, and the cloudiest east of the Rocky Mountains.[2]


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 47,380 people, 21,089 households, and 10,417 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,752.3/km² (4,539.2/mi²). There were 23,971 housing units at an average density of 886.5/km² (2,296.5/mi²). 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. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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, 13.8% 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. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


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. 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. Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ... Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Tioga County is a county located in the state of New York. ...


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. About 16.5% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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.
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 six antique Herschell carousels in the region, each with hand-carved horses - one of the world's largest functional collections of old-style carousels. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is the fifth-oldest zoo in the nation. 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 area’s Kopernik Space Center observatory is the largest public observatory in the northeast United States. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (480x640, 130 KB) Summary Broome County Courthouse, Court Street, Binghamton, NY. I took the picture myself in September, 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (480x640, 130 KB) Summary Broome County Courthouse, Court Street, Binghamton, NY. I took the picture myself in September, 2005. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (480 × 640 pixels, file size: 73 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Security Mutual Life building in downtown Binghamton, a Beaux-Arts landmark of the city. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (480 × 640 pixels, file size: 73 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Security Mutual Life building in downtown Binghamton, a Beaux-Arts landmark of the city. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3264x2448, 3377 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Binghamton, New York Boscovs Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3264x2448, 3377 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Binghamton, New York Boscovs Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Boscovs is an American department store that was founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... A 1920s Allan Herschell Company merry-go-round at Trail Dust Town The The Allan Herschell Company was a company that specialized in the creation of amusement rides, particularly carousels. ... The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is a zoo located in Binghamton, New York, USA. The zoo was opened in 1875, making it the 5th oldest zoo in the nation. ... The spiedie (IPA: ) is a dish local to Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York State. ... The Kopernik Space Center is an observatory in Vestal, New York, where kids can learn about astronomy and science. ...


Binghamton University, the top-ranking public school in the Northeast United States[citation needed] 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. Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ... Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ...


The 148-member Binghamton Police Department enforces laws and provides police protection to city residents. The Binghamton Fire Department is composed of 134 paid uniformed firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. 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 jurisdictional law enforcement for the city of Binghamton, New York. ... // The Binghamton Fire Department is comprised of a staff of 134 paid uniform fire-fighters and three civilian employees. ...


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: Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ...

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. ... BAE Systems plc is the worlds third largest defence contractor,[3] the largest in Europe and a commercial aerospace manufacturer. ... Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a large United States-based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, primarily providing aviation and information technology systems, solutions, and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers. ... For other uses, see IBM (disambiguation) and Big Blue. ... McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. ... Overlooking center of campus. ... Broome Community College is a SUNY two-year college in Broome County, New York. ... Frito-Lay is an American and international company that markets corn chips, potato chips, and other snack foods. ... Crowley Foods, LLC is a food company based in Binghamton, New York and wholey owned by the HP Hood Company. ... Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY is a privately-sponsored Catholic hospital in Binghamton, NY. Its service area is the Greater Binghamton region of New Yorks Southern Tier, one of three hospitals in the area. ... American International Group, Inc. ... Gannett Company, Inc. ...

Arts Influence

The region has, in the last several years, developed a growing and pervasive arts scene. 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 renowed 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 quality of resembling a photograph, generally in a hyperrealistic sense. ... Marla Olmstead (born 2000 in Binghamton, New York) is an artist, considered by some to be a child prodigy of abstract art. ...


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


Education

Primary and secondary education

Binghamton City School District is a school district serving Binghamton, New York. ...

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. It offers highly ranked education, significant arts, and Division I athletics. Overlooking center of campus. ... Binghamton University Binghamton University, also known as the State University of New York at Binghamton, is a public university located in the Binghamton, New York, USA area. ... Not to be confused with University of the State of New York. ... Country United States State New York County Broome Established 1823 Town Supervisor Pete Andreasen Area    - City 136. ...


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 it's existence on Binghamton city property is its continued use of a Binghamton zip code.


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. ... Not to be confused with University of the State of New York. ... Dickinson is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New York: Dickinson, Broome County, New York Dickinson, Franklin County, New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...


Davis College (formerly Practical Bible College) is located just outside the city limits in the suburb of Johnson City. Davis College is a Bible College located near Binghamton, New York in the Village of Johnson City, New York, USA. // Mission statement Davis College, formerly Practical Bible College, is a Bible-centered higher education institution committed to making an impact upon the world for Jesus Christ by the fostering of... Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. ...


Metro area

The nearby suburb of Vestal has many strip malls along a five-mile stretch of the Vestal Parkway (NY 434). Johnson City has the region’s largest indoor mall, the Oakdale Mall. Other area shopping centers include Boscov's department store (corner of Court St. and Water St.), Court St., Washington St.and State St. all in downtown Binghamton. New York State Route 434 (commonly known as the Vestal Parkway) is located in the Southern Tier and runs from an intersection with NY-96 in Owego to an intersection with US-11 in Binghamton. ... Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, USA. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. ... The Oakdale Mall is the major indoor shopping destination for the Southern Tier of New York. ... Boscovs is an American department store that was founded by Solomon Boscov in 1911. ...


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: Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Spiedie. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Spiedie. ... Greater Binghamton is the regional name given to the area of Broome County, New York and the surrounding area. ...

The Press & Sun-Bulletin is a daily newspaper, serving the area around Binghamton, New York. ... Gannett Company, Inc. ... Gannett Company, Inc. ... Pipe Mania Pipe Dream is also the name of Binghamton Universitys student newspaper. ... Overlooking center of campus. ... Citadel Broadcasting Corporation NYSE: CDL is a Las Vegas, Nevada based broadcast holding company. ... 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. ... The West Nile Bank Front (WNBF) was a rebel armed force in Uganda under the command of Juma Oris. ... WWYL (branded as Wild 104) is a radio station serving Binghamton, New York with a Top 40 format. ... Not to be confused with clear channel radio stations, which are AM radio stations with certain technical parameters. ... WINR (AM 680) is an AM radio station located in Binghamton, New York operarting under ownership of Clear Channel Communications. ... The Kentucky Educational Television network, a. ... STAR 105. ... WBBI, or 107. ... WCDW-FM(Cool 100) is an oldies station licensed to Conklin, New York serving the Binghamton, New York metropolitan area as well as part of northern Pennsylvania. ... ·WRRQ-FM (106. ... WLTB Magic 101. ... WSKG-FM, 89. ... WSQX-FM is an NPR member radio station in Central New York State. ... The Bartle Library Tower WHRW-FM is the student run, free format radio station of Binghamton University. ... WBNG-TV is the CBS television affiliate in Binghamton, New York. ... WICZ-TV is the Fox network affiliate for Binghamton, New York. ... WIVT is the ABC affiliate for the Binghamton Metropolitan Area of Upstate New York. ... The acronym WBGH could refer to one of several things: WBGH-TV, a television station in Binghamton, New York in the United States WBGH.com, the web site of the National Business Group on Health If you are looking for information on the Boston public television and radio station, see... WSKG is a public television station in Binghamton, New York, broadcasting locally on channel 46 as a PBS member station. ... Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) is an American national cable television company that operates in 27 states and has 31 operating divisions. ... Look up public access television in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... On Point Productions is the premiere recording studio in Binghamton, NY. On Point has a 96 track console, running Pro Tools, with a dedicated drum room. ...

Sports

The area is home to the Eastern League's Binghamton Mets (AA affiliate of the New York Mets) and the Binghamton Senators (AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators). The Binghamton Mets, formally known as the Binghamton Tripplets, was home to many great players such as Whitey Ford, Joe Domaggio, and other Yankee greats. Most recently the B-Mets have sent stars like Jose Reyes and David Wright, Preston Wilson, Jay Payton, and countless pitchers to the bigs to play at Shea Stadium. The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it now has a team in Ohio. ... League Eastern League (1923-37, 1940-63, 1967-68, 1992- ) Division Northern Division Year founded 1992 Major League affiliation New York Mets (91) Home ballpark NYSEG Stadium (formerly Binghamton Municipal Stadium) Previous home ballparks None City Binghamton, New York (92) Current uniform colors blue, orange Previous uniform colors Logo design... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... The Binghamton Senators are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League (NHL). ... For other uses, see Ottawa Senators (disambiguation). ...


Division I College Sports are played at Binghamton University (a member of the America East Conference). Division III College Sports are played at Broome Community College. Bobby Gonzalez, head coach of Seton Hall's mens 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 Vaderbilt's mens baseketball team, called Binghamton home. Rice also played 13 season in the NBA with the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers. Overlooking center of campus. ... The America East Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. ... Broome Community College is a SUNY two-year college in Broome County, New York. ...


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-Pro American Football League that operates franchises based primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. ... The North American Football League (NAFL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 Sports Management. ...


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). 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) [4]. The United States Tennis Association (USTA), previously known as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, was established by a small group of tennis club members in a meeting held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City. ... External links Frito-Lay Frito-Lay Canada Frito-Lay company history Frito-Lay company timeline Categories: Food and drink stubs | PepsiCo subsidiaries | Food companies of the United States | Snack companies of the United States ... Lleyton Glynn Hewitt (born 24 February 1981) is a former World No. ... James Riley Blake[1] (born December 28, 1979 in Yonkers, New York, United States) is an American professional tennis player and is currently the #6 ranked player in the world. ... Andrew Andy Murray (born 15 May 1987 in Glasgow), is a Scottish[4][5] tennis player, who is currently the highest-ranking British player. ... For other uses, see U.S. Open. ...


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. (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 event will replace the B.C. Open and continue to be played at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott. The B.C. Open logo created by Johnny Hart. ... The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the USAs main professional golf tours. ... The B.C. Open logo created by Johnny Hart. ... The B.C. Open logo created by Johnny Hart. ...


Since 1978 a round of the American Motorcyclist Association's Motocross Championship has been held at the nearby Broom-Tioga Sports Center each year. AMA Logo The American Motorcyclist Association is a U.S. organization of more than 280,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists legal rights. ... Motocross traditionally took place (and still does) in wet weather, leading to muddy scenes like this and hence the term Scrambling. Photo from New Zealand. ...


Two world famous tournaments are held here in Binghamton. The Stop DWI Holiday 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 a tournament held in July, featuring the best teams in the world, from Binghamton to Belgium, Toledo to Toronto, Puerto Rico to Pittsburgh, and various teams from Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Georgia, and New England. As many as 32 teams may play here per year.


Transportation

The area is served by a medium-sized regional airport, Greater Binghamton Airport. Destinations served by the airport include Philadelphia (US Airways), Dulles Airport serving Washington, D.C. (United),and Detroit (Northwest Airlines), also trips to Buffalo, Pittsburg, and Cincinnati are often offered. Greater Binghamton Airport is a medium-sized regional airport located in Maine, New York that serves the Southern Tier of New York, primarily Broome and Tioga counties. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ... Aerial photo Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA airport code IAD, ICAO airport code KIAD) serves the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), occasionally known as NWA, is an American airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. ...


Intercity bus service is also available out of downtown Binghamton via Greyhound (with destinations including Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Scranton, Toronto, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City.) Shortline/Coach USA also service the region, with daily departures to Olean, Albany, Oneonta, Elmira, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Utica, Atlantic City, Monticello, and New York City. Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America , serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... Nickname: Location of Syracuse within the state of New York Coordinates: , City Government  - Mayor Matthew Driscoll (D) Area  - City 66. ... This article is about the city of Rochester in Monroe County. ... Scranton redirects here. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Olean is a city located in Cattaraugus County, New York. ... For other uses, see Albany. ... Oneonta, New York, as depicted on an 1884 panoramic map. ... Location in Chemung County in the state of New York Coordinates: , Country State County Chemung County Government  - Mayor John S. Tonello (D) Area  - City  7. ... Table-level view of live poker at Turning Stone Turning Stone is the name of a casino operated by the Oneida Indian Nation in Verona, New York, which opened sometime around 1993. ... Utica, New York is a city in the State of New York and the county seat of Oneida County. ... Atlantic City redirects here. ... Monticello is a village located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County, New York. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...


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). Broome County Transit,popularly branded as B.C. Transit, is the public transportation system serving Broome County, New York, namely the city of Binghamton and surrounding communities. ... OCCT bus fleet of 2006 at Binghamton University Off-Campus College Transport is a Binghamton University student operated transportation system serving the Greater Binghamton area, namely the city of Binghamton, the village of Johnson City and the town of Vestal. ...


Government

The current Mayor of Binghamton is Matthew T. Ryan (D).


Points of interest

Cutler Botanic Garden (3. ... The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is a zoo located in Binghamton, New York, USA. The zoo was opened in 1875, making it the 5th oldest zoo in the nation. ... NYSEG Stadium is a stadium located in the northern section of downtown Binghamton, New York. ... The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena is a 4,727-seat multi-purpose arena in Binghamton, New York. ...

Trivia

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  • Binghamton prides itself in a rich history, including the birthplace of IBM, Endicott-Johnson, Dick's Sporting Goods and Link Simulators. It is also home to the fifth oldest zoo in the country.
  • Binghamton had the first Asylum for Chronic Inebriates in the United States. It was later renamed State Hospital.
  • Binghamton had the first farm bureau in the United States
  • "Greater Binghamton" (specifically, Vestal as opposed to Binghamton) is home to Binghamton University, the top ranked University in the State University of New York system.
  • With 6 historic wooden carousels, Binghamton boasts itself as the carousel capital of the world.
  • With a rich ethnic history, the greater Binghamton area boasts one of the busiest summers of ethnic festivals in the country.
  • Prides itself as the home of Rod Serling, of Twilight Zone fame.
  • Prides itself as the home of Johnny Hart, cartoonist The Wizard of Id and B.C.
  • Location of the first Dick's Sporting Goods Store.
  • From 1923 to 1927 Binghamton was the Northeast headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan.[3]
  • Location of the very first ever U.S. golf mail order business, Dimmock Hill Golf Course.
  • On Christmas Day 1989 Yankee's Baseball player and manager, Billy Martin died while under the influence in an automobile accident in front of his home in a Binghamton suburb.
  • Former home of the BC Open a PGA tour event that has since been reworked as a PGA seniors tour event.
  • Childhood home to Jessica Lee, Playboy's Miss August 1996.

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Famous residents

Famous people who resided in Binghamton include: