History of Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city located in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is the county seat of Broome County, New York|Broome County. The population of the City of Binghamton, according to the United States Census 2000|2000 census, is 47,380, a drop from the United States Census, 1990|1990 census total of 53,008.
The City of Binghamton is nestled in the Southern Tier of New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna River|Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The city is at the crossroads of Interstates Interstate 81|81 and Interstate 88 (east)|88, as well as the future Interstate 86 (east)|Interstate 86 (also known as New York State Highway 17, The Southern Tier Expressway).
The Binghamton Metropolitan Area includes approximately 252,000 residents in all of Broome and Tioga (NY) counties. [http://www.proximityone.com/msa03us.htm] Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities," which also include Endicott, New York|Endicott and Johnson City, New York|Johnson City, which are actually villages. The region is now collectively referred to as Greater Binghamton. The 148-member Binghamton Police Department enforces laws and provides police protection to city residents. The Binghamton Fire Department is comprised of 134 paid uniform firefighters, EMTs and paramedics.
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. The school also employs 1 in 10 local residents, and contributes an economic impact of over $700 million in Greater Binghamton alone.
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