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Binghamton, New York

Administration
Full nameBinghamton
Settlement typeCity
MottoRestoring the Pride.
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyBroome
Settled1802
Incorporated1834 (village)
1867 (city)
Government
TypeMayor-Council
MayorMatthew T. Ryan (D)
City CouncilMembers' List
• W1: Robert Weslar (D)
• W2: Martin Gerchman (D)
• W3: Teri Rennia (D)
• W4: Leah Webb (D)
• W5: Sean G. Massey (D)
• W6: Charles E. Kramer (D)
• W7: Edward Collins (D)
Geography
Total Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km2)
Land Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km2)
Water Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)
Elevation850 ft (259.1 m)
Demography
Total Population47380 (2000 census)
Density (pop.)1660.1/km2 (4300.9/sq mi)
Metro (pop.)252320
DemonymBinghamtonian
Other information
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code139xx (13901=downtown)
Area code607

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Binghamton is a city located in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is located near the Pennsylvania border, situated in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. Binghamton is the county seat of Broome County and is the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton metropolitan area (also known as the Triple Cities), home to a quarter million people. The population of the city itself, according to the 2000 census, is 47,380.

From the days of the railroad, Binghamton was a transportation crossroads and a manufacturing center, known at different times for the production of cigars, shoes, and high-tech products. IBM was founded in the region, and Edwin Link invented the flight simulator in the city, leading to a notable concentration of electronics- and defense-oriented firms that continue to exist to this day. The population of the city has declined significantly in the second half of the 20th century, from a high of 85,000 in 1950, a result of suburbanization and economic stagnation. The region lost a significant portion of its manufacturing-based industry, following cuts made by defense firms after the end of the Cold War. Some, but not all, of these jobs have been replaced by significant retail development and the growth of the region as an educational center.

Today, Greater Binghamton is home to Binghamton University, a driving force in the community as an academic, athletic, and arts center, along with a continued concentration of high-tech firms, including Lockheed Martin, IBM, BAE Systems, and Rockwell Collins. Despite the loss of industry, Binghamton still retains a very ethnically diverse population.

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CANOE---...- in motion for the Senators ... who could have several prospects from the farm in their lineup Tuesday night when they meet the -New York- Islanders. The Senators have recalled goaltender Robin Lehner from -Binghamton- along with winger Bobby - Date : Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:13:20 GMT+00:00
Bill May Make it Easier to Deduct Property Tax - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV--By WBNG News Washington, DC (WBNG -Binghamton-) Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing a bill that would provide property tax relief to more than one million -New York- homeowners. This is the first piece of legislation she's introducing - Date : Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:43:48 GMT+00:00
VOA Receives Grant for Housing - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV--By WBNG News -Binghamton-, -NY- (WBNG Binghamton) A charitable organization is currently building and bringing the homeless under its roof. The Volunteers of America organization received a $3.2 million grant from the New York State Homeless Hous - Date : Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:47:21 GMT+00:00
Groups Urge Lawmakers To Say No To Education Cuts - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV---Binghamton-, -NY- (WBNG Binghamton) Numerous organizations are calling on Legislators to say 'no' to cutting more than a billion dollars in school budgets. Citizen Action of New York,, New York State United Teachers and other ... - Date : Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:35:27 GMT+00:00
Binghamton Mets get new trainer - Press & Sun-Bulletin Tweet this news
Press & Sun-Bulletin--The -New York- Mets announced Monday that trainer Joe Golia has been promoted from -Binghamton- (AA) of the Eastern League to take over as the Buffalo Bisons' (AAA) new head athletic trainer and Matt Hunter, who served as St - Date : Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:59:16 GMT+00:00
Former BC Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV---Binghamton-, -NY- (WBNG Binghamton) A former Broome County Sheriff's Deputy has been sentenced for misusing his position. John G. Goodwin, 33, of Kirkwood was sentenced to 3 years of probation in connection with his November 12, ... - Date : Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:03:19 GMT+00:00
Business Forecast - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV--Norwich, -NY- (WBNG -Binghamton-) There are signs that the economy is generally improving. That gives hope and encouragement to Chenango County business owners planning for the year ahead. It's easiest described as a "partly-cloudy& - Date : Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:46:48 GMT+00:00
FLWC Duals a success; FLWC-Binghamton edges Greene in finals - Ithaca Journal Tweet this news
Ithaca Journal--The Finger Lakes Wrestling Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of wrestling at all levels throughout Central -New York-. ... - Date : Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:35:30 GMT+00:00
SUNY System Being Sued For Misleading Public - WBNG-TV Tweet this news
WBNG-TV---Binghamton-, -NY- (WBNG Binghamton) The SUNY system is being sued for attempting to deceive and mislead the consuming public. ... - Date : Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:52:50 GMT+00:00
Van Ingen sets school record - Binghamton University Pipe Dream Tweet this news
Binghamton University Pipe Dream--On Friday, the first day of the two-day New Balance Collegiate Invitational at the -New York- City Armory, van Ingen placed second in the 1000-meter run with ... - Date : Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:32:02 GMT+00:00

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City NeighborhoodsDowntown * Eastside * Ely Park * First Ward * Northside * Southside * Westside
Surrounding MunicipalitiesEndicott * Endwell * Johnson City * Owego * Port Dickinson * Vestal
EducationBinghamton University * Broome Community College * Davis College * Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute * Upstate Medical University
Sports Teams and EventsBinghamton Mets (AA) * Binghamton Senators (AHL) * Binghamton Bearcats (NCAA Div. I) * Dick's Sporting Goods Open (Champions) * Binghamton Tiger Cats (IWFL) * Southern Tier Spitfire (WFA)
Parks and EntertainmentBroome County Veterans Memorial Arena * NYSEG Stadium * Binghamton University Events Center * Broome County Forum * Oakdale Mall * Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park * Confluence Park * Recreation Park
TransportationB.C. Transit * Off-Campus College Transportation * Greater Binghamton Airport * Interstate 81 * Interstate 86 * Interstate 88 * NY 7 * NY 12 * NY 12A * NY 17 * NY 17C * NY 26 * NY 201 * NY 363 * NY 434 * US 11
Businesses and InstitutionsLockheed Martin * IBM * Endicott Interconnect Technologies * BAE Systems * Crowley Foods * United Health Services * Ascendia Brands * Universal Instruments * McIntosh Labs * Eureka! Tent Company * Frito Lay * Maines Paper & Food

Municipalities and communities of Broome County, New York

County seat: Binghamton
CityBinghamton
TownsBarker * Binghamton * Chenango * Colesville * Conklin * Dickinson * Fenton * Kirkwood * Lisle * Maine * Nanticoke * Sanford * Triangle * Union * Vestal * Windsor
VillagesDeposit � * Endicott * Johnson City * Lisle * Port Dickinson * Whitney Point * Windsor
CDPEndwell
Other
hamlets
Chenango Bridge * Chenango Forks * Hillcrest * Nineveh
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties



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