 Situated in the picturesque Broome County/Greater Binghamton Area of central
New York State. The Triple Cities area includes Binghamton, Johnson City, and Endicott and
is home to about 300,000 people. We pride ourselves in being able to offer you a
high-quality of lifestyle with a small-town atmosphere. In a recent national survey,
Binghamton was selected as the most livable area in the nation for those who value a
strong sense of community living, quality of life, and very affordable housing.
Visit
the historic parks that are home to our six spectacular
wood-carved carousels. With fewer than 170 carousels remaining in the
U.S. and Canada, our remarkable collection is not to be missed. The
admission price: one piece of litter.
No matter where one travels in Broome County, you are surrounded by rolling hills,
winding rivers and beautiful scenery. We enjoy all four seasons with their many colors and
climate changes. Numerous lakes, streams, and parks
are located throughout the area to provide for swimming,
sailing, tennis, fishing, picnicking or water-skiing during the warm summer months. In the
fall, the air is fresh, the skies are clear, and the hillsides become spectacular when the
trees become ablaze with color. During the winter months, enjoy downhill and cross country
skiing at the many ski centers located just a short distance away. Spring brings with it
the return of lush, green hillsides and pleasant temperatures.
Airport
Owned by Broome County, we also have a full service airport, the
Binghamton
Regional Airport, offering airline and charter passenger
services as well as terminal services. Airlines that service our area and connect to more
than 100 US cities include US Airways, Northwest and United Express.
Cultural Attractions
Broome County, including the "Triple Cities" area of Johnson City,
Binghamton, and
Endicott, is known for its unique combination of
small-town quality of life and big-city cultural attractions. Camping, hiking, and
playgrounds are just minutes from opera, theater, and fine dining. To learn more about our
community, visit the following sites:
 Major attractions for families and children include an extensive park
system, a hands-on children's museum called the
Discovery Center, the Ross Park Zoo, public libraries with story hours and children's shows, the
annual Shrine Circus, and six hand-carved wooden carousels offering unlimited free rides.
Children and adults alike enjoy visiting the Kopernik Observatory and Space Education Center and the
Roberson
Museum.
Cultural attractions for the adult set include the The Binghamton Philharmonic,
Tri-Cities Opera, Broadway shows at the
Forum theater, and the Cider Mill
Playhouse, among others. In addition, Binghamton University sponsors a host of musical and cultural events.
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Cultural Attractions
Broome County has long been a destination for newcomers to our country, bringing with
them a wide variety of cultural traditions. This diversity is celebrated every summer with
ethnic festivals occurring on almost a weekly basis. Eastern European, Southeast Asian,
Middle Eastern, and African foods and traditions are always well-represented. Our own
local culinary tradition is the "spiedie", celebrated annually at the
SpiedieFest and Balloon Rally.
All of these activities can be enjoyed without the traffic, crowds, and expense typical
of larger cities. This, along with plentiful and inexpensive housing and consistently
high-quality schools, has earned Binghamton the highest rating among the six major cities in New York
State in a recent Money magazine survey of the 300 "Best Places to
Live".
Excellent Schools
 From Pre-K to advanced degrees our schools both public and private enjoy high ratings
for their excellence.
New York State puts a high priority on education. The New York State Board of Regents
and the State Department of Education have defined the learning standards that all
students should achieve as a result of their education. The standards have two challenging
requirements in common: equity and excellence.
The Education Department has established higher learning standards in seven subject
areas:
- English/Language Arts
- Arts--Music, visual, performing, etc.
- Math/Science and Technology
- Languages other than English
- Health, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Services
- Social Studies
- Career Development and Occupational Studies
During this school year, state tests are being introduced at the elementary and middle
school levels that will be aligned with the Regents Standards.
Our children are our greatest resource. It is in everybody’s interest to see that
they are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.
Institutions of higher education in the area include the State University of New York at
Binghamton and Broome Community College. In 1998, Money Magazine ranked
Binghamton University as FIRST in the Northeast for quality and value among all college
and universities. Broome Community College is one of the five original community colleges
in New York State.
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