For those interested in Binghamton development/news/events, etc... (New York: closing, costs)

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by Hevyn

I really appreciate these posts. Still a newcomer to the area, & glad to see encouraging things happening.

No problem. If you don’t mind, what part of the area are you in?

[Hevyn]

We bought a house on South Side of Binghamton. We were living in the Catskills, but when we were ready to buy, it was during Covid - & the cost of homes went way up. (My husband grew up in Greene.) I hadn't been interested in the Binghamton area, but where we are is very nice, & good neighbors. Also, I notice a lot of changes being made & plans for many improvements downtown & elsewhere.
We've read all the negativity, but for us this was a sensible & good fit.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by Hevyn

We bought a house on South Side of Binghamton. We were living in the Catskills, but when we were ready to buy, it was during Covid - & the cost of homes went way up. (My husband grew up in Greene.) I hadn't been interested in the Binghamton area, but where we are is very nice, & good neighbors. Also, I notice a lot of changes being made & plans for many improvements downtown & elsewhere.
We've read all the negativity, but for us this was a sensible & good fit.

Thank you for your response and most importantly, checking the area out for yourself in spite of the usual negativity. I think people harp on the negatives, which occur to some degree everywhere, but may be pleasantly surprised by a place/area like Binghamton. It offers quite a bit for its size and if it offers what you are looking for in a neighborhood/community, that is the most important thing.

The South Side has some businesses, a hospital, Ross Park Zoo(5th oldest zoo in the country) and depending on where you are, there is a pedestrian bridge you can take to Downtown. The area in the western portion of the South Side near Vestal is quite nice too. That area is a quick drive to the shopping on Vestal Parkway and Binghamton University for events.

[ckhthankgod]

What's next for Five Mile Point Speedway? Some residents oppose development plan: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...d/70139872007/

[ckhthankgod]

Binghamton Philharmonic closes out season with ‘Northern Lights’ & ‘May the 4th Be With You’: https://www.wbng.com/2023/04/26/bing...h-be-with-you/

Binghamton Rumble Ponies announce new mascot, food and ‘We Care Wednesday’ details: https://www.wbng.com/2023/04/25/bing...esday-details/

[ckhthankgod]

Green Mountain scuttles project at former Kmart plaza in Endicott. What's next?: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...e/70174654007/

LUMA Festival looking to promote local businesses with new sponsorship opportunity: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/03/luma...p-opportunity/

SUNY Broome starts selection process for the colleges next president: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/03/suny...ext-president/

[ckhthankgod]

May’s First Friday marks the return of trolley tours: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/05/mays...trolley-tours/

More First Friday information: https://broomearts.org/in-the-community/first-friday/
https://visitbinghamton.org/listings...day-art-walks/

You can find some more events here: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernTierNyEvents

https://www.wbng.com/community/calendar/

https://visitbinghamton.org/events/

[ckhthankgod]

Greater Binghamton Bridge run attracts near 1000 runners: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/07/grea...n=Coffee+Break

Vestal residents unhappy about latest property assessments, fear higher taxes as a result: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/09/vest...-taxes-result/

[ckhthankgod]

Binghamton announces $85,000 for senior home repair, safety projects: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/15/bing...n=Coffee+Break

July Fest to return to Binghamton after 3-year absence: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/12/july...n=Coffee+Break

American Civic Association: Community support will be crucial if State of Emergency is lifted: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/16/amer...ncy-is-lifted/

Broome County 5K series returning this summer: https://www.wbng.com/2023/05/12/broo...g-this-summer/

[ckhthankgod]

Former Crowley plant is one step closer to being an apartment complex in Binghamton: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/...g/70247628007/

Johnson City, Oakdale Commons proving malls can adapt, see new life: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce...--see-new-life