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I here you espescially on the CPS thing they just love calling them I do not understand in almost anywhere else you would be killed for taking someones children but here that is proper dispute behavior WOW
I have to admit, I used to live in that area, well over fifteen years, and hated every minute of it. Very closed, ethnic type, small town thinkers. I left two decades ago because I knew it was fading, and my children would never live there. They took a top-tier university, SUNY Binghamton, and renamed it "Binghamton University"...how embarassing.I look forward to the day that someone will wake up and change it back, although I do recall they originally said its official name is SUNY-B still. I graduated from there and was proud of my degree, so I feel sorry for those who attend something like podunk university. So, so glad I left.
After I left, I stayed somewhat in touch and watched it decline even further. Next to Scranton, PA, it has to be the worst place to live. Constant rain, overcast, and depressing in every way. Once I left, I felt like I had been let out of jail.
I disagree, there are some nice people there, at least those I worked with. I feel sorry for those who are trapped there. Other posters spoke of that, and I totally agree. Sad for those who have to stay.
They took a top-tier university, SUNY Binghamton, and renamed it "Binghamton University"...how embarassing.I look forward to the day that someone will wake up and change it back, although I do recall they originally said its official name is SUNY-B still. I graduated from there and was proud of my degree, so I feel sorry for those who attend something like podunk university. So, so glad I left.
I don't understand what's so crucial about the name for you. Binghamton University is still officially "SUNY-Binghamton" and it's still part of the SUNY system. It's never been a "top-tier" school, but it's always been a decent state school and that's what it still is as far as I know. Binghamton's not Cornell, but you don't need to feel sorry for people who attend it.
I don't understand what's so crucial about the name for you. Binghamton University is still officially "SUNY-Binghamton" and it's still part of the SUNY system. It's never been a "top-tier" school, but it's always been a decent state school and that's what it still is as far as I know. Binghamton's not Cornell, but you don't need to feel sorry for people who attend it.
While it isn't Cornell, it's still a very good school with some highly rated programs.
While it isn't Cornell, it's still a very good school with some highly rated programs.
The department I once studied in at SUNY-B was more highly rated than the same one at Cornell I also once studied in. (I won't say what that department was because I have well moved on from those days!)
I have just moved to the Binghamton area from Philadelphia (husband was relocated) I have yet to form an opinion about Binghamton because I have not yet had a full week here. I must say that I am disappointed to hear such negative feedback from people who have had a lifetime here. I absolutely love Philadelphia, there is more positive things to be said about my hometown than I can even begin to mention and I am hoping to be able to feel that way about Binghamton once I settle in and get the opporunity to explore the area.
I have just moved to the Binghamton area from Philadelphia (husband was relocated) I have yet to form an opinion about Binghamton because I have not yet had a full week here. I must say that I am disappointed to hear such negative feedback from people who have had a lifetime here. I absolutely love Philadelphia, there is more positive things to be said about my hometown than I can even begin to mention and I am hoping to be able to feel that way about Binghamton once I settle in and get the opporunity to explore the area.
I think you will be alright. It is a very safe area and there are some things to do in the area in terms of sporting events and the arts. There are cultural events as well. You are also close to other areas and things like the Catskills, Poconos and the Finger Lakes. Just take the time to explore the area. I think many people don't honestly take the time to do so, even if they have lived in the area for a long time.
........"I feel sorry for those who are trapped there. Other posters spoke of that, and I totally agree. Sad for those who have to stay.[/quote]"...........
.........Another "temporary" who had to endure the "living hell" of spending some time here.....and of course..they pity those of us trapped ? here in the southern tier. These posters all follow the same basic themes..they hated it here..everywhere/anywhere else is better...just substitute a different name tag to the post. As someone who has spent a lot of time in various parts of the U.S.....well.....spin that nonsense on the more gullible who may check out the NY forum.
Binghamton has hoods like that? Ironically, it is one of the safest metro areas in the US. I shouldn't be surprised totally, as it is a city center of a metropolitan areas and will have some crime.
Also, those areas you mentioned are the 1st and 7th Wards.
YES. As a life long resident of Bing/JC, I can say they are not safe at all. They are just surrounded by extremely safe areas. Suprisingly for a midsize city and a small village there is a TON of unreported crime. I can honestly say that there is at LEAST one shooting everynight in my neighborhood, stabbings, drug dealing and wife beating. Bingo definatly has hoods, some are shockingly bad.
YES. As a life long resident of Bing/JC, I can say they are not safe at all. They are just surrounded by extremely safe areas. Suprisingly for a midsize city and a small village there is a TON of unreported crime. I can honestly say that there is at LEAST one shooting everynight in my neighborhood, stabbings, drug dealing and wife beating. Bingo definatly has hoods, some are shockingly bad.
One shooting every night? Give me a break!
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......I'm touched by your sympathy...not.
