City, BNAP, and BU Partner on Park Enhancements NEW
[5/1/2008] - The City of Binghamton, South Side East Neighborhood Assembly, and Binghamton University School of Management honors program, PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholars (PwC), will partner to make improvements to Webster Street Park tomorrow, May 2, from 9am to 4pm. more...

Ryan to Cut Ribbon for Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse NEW
[5/1/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join community leaders at a ribbon cutting for Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse at 11am Friday, May 2, in the Kilmer Building at 31 Lewis Street. more...

City of Binghamton to Hold Free Tire Drop-Off on Saturday NEW
[4/29/2008] - The City of Binghamton will be collecting old tires free of charge this Saturday, May 3, from 9am to 3pm at the City Central Garage, at 26 Brandywine Avenue. more...

Mayor Ryan to Take Part in Armenian Memorial Day Ceremony NEW
[4/25/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will take part in the Armenian Memorial Day Ceremony at 12:30pm this Sunday, April 27, at the south entrance to the Washington Street Bridge. more...

City Promotes "Going Green" NEW
[4/24/2008] - The City of Binghamton is promoting "going green" in several ways this week. more...

City-County Moving Forward with Consolidation of GIS Services Consolidation of GIS Services - Agreement goes before County Legislature Today NEW
[4/24/2008] - The Broome County Legislature will consider at tonight’s legislative session an intermunicipal agreement between the City and County to consolidate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services into a new County-level Division. more...

Mayor to Cut Ribbon for 21st Annual Chamber Business Show NEW
[4/23/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join fellow elected officials and community leaders at the ribbon cutting for the 21st Annual Greater Binghamton Chamber Business Show at 10am tomorrow, April 24, in the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. more...

Mayor Ryan Cuts Ribbon for Sassy Boutique Dress Shop NEW
[4/23/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today joined community leaders at a ribbon cutting for Sassy Boutique Dress Shop at 89 Court Street. more...

City Moving on Downtown Development NEW
[4/22/2008] - The Binghamton Local Development Corporation (BLDC) will issue a loan to an investment group planning to renovate 97 Court St., the former Windsor Lounge for mixed use. In March, the BLDC’s Board of Directors approved the loan to Tartu Properties, LLC., and City Council gave the final authorization last night. more...

Mayor Ryan to Cut Ribbon for Sassy Boutique Dress Shop NEW
[4/21/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join community leaders at a ribbon cutting for Sassy Boutique Dress Shop on Wednesday, April 23, at 12:30pm. The Dress Shop is located at 89 Court Street. more...

City Releases "Citizens Guide" to Further Explain Water Rate Increases NEW
[4/18/2008] - In response to the understandable frustrations from users about water rates, and keeping with Mayor Ryan's pledge of open government, the City has prepared and issued a "Citizen's Guide" to further explain the decisions behind the recent increase. more...

Mayor Ryan Announces NDPF Awards NEW
[4/17/2008] - Mayor Ryan this morning announced the recipients of grants from the Neighborhood Development Project Fund (NDPF), which the City established to enable residents and human service agencies to carry out community development projects in targeted areas. more...

Mayor Ryan to Announce NDPF Grants NEW
[4/16/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will host a new conference to announce the recipients of Neighborhood Development Project Fund grants tomorrow, April 17th, at 11:30am in the 2nd Floor Gallery at City Hall. more...

City Set for Final Batch of Restore NY Round I Demolitions NEW
[4/16/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced plans for the third and final batch of demolitions that the City will carry out with its Restore NY Round I grant. more...

Mayor Ryan to Open Season at Ely Park Golf Course NEW
[4/15/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will open the season by hitting the first tee shot at Ely Park, the City’s municipal golf course, tomorrow, April 16, at 7am. This course is one of the most unique in the region. more...

Demolition of Fire-Damaged Property Scheduled for Monday NEW
[4/11/2008] - The fire-damaged property at the corner of Chenango and Eldredge is scheduled for demolition Monday, April 14, 2008. The property owners have contracted a private firm to handle the demolition. Though city personnel are cooperating with the contractor to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety, there are no city finances being used for the private demolition. more...

City Moving Forward on Awarding $1 Properties
[4/7/2008] - City Council tonight will consider proposals to redevelop 15 blighted residential and commercial properties. more...

City Supporting Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
[4/4/2008] - City Council will consider at Monday’s legislative meeting a resolution to endorse and urge funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). more...

City's March Code Sweep Finds 31 Violations
[4/4/2008] - The City of Binghamton recorded 31 code violations in last month’s code sweep, which took place in District 2 on March 28. more...

Mayor Welcomes Launch of 'Fresh Cycles' -Youth Program to Begin Activities Saturday
[4/3/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan joined community leaders at a news conference this afternoon to welcome the launch of the Fresh Cycles Youth Program at the Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty Street. Fresh Cycles will follow up today’s news conference with an open house and information session at the Community Center from 11-1pm on Saturday, April 5. more...

Binghamton Named a 2007 'Tree City USA'
[4/3/2008] - The City of Binghamton has been named as a 2007 Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF). more...

Mayor to Welcome Launch of 'Fresh Cycles' Tomorrow
[4/2/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join community leaders to welcome the launch of the Fresh Cycles Youth Program at a news conference at 3:30pm, tomorrow, April 3, at the Lee Barta Community Center, 108 Liberty Street. more...

City Announces Arrest of Suspect in Shooting
[4/1/2008] - The City of Binghamton today announced the arrest of a suspect in a homicide on March 15, 2008. more...

City to Announce Arrest of Suspect
[4/1/2008] - City officials will discuss the arrest of a suspect in the shooting case of March 15, 2008 in a news conference today, April 1, at 3:30pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. more...

City to Initiate Four Commissions on Fiscal Management
[4/1/2008] - The City of Binghamton will hold the first meeting of the Partnership for Change this Thursday, April 3, from 5:30-7pm in City Council Chambers. more...

Letter from the Mayor: Partnership for Change
[3/30/2008] - The City of Binghamton is at a crossroads. more...

Mayor Ryan to Cut Ribbon for On the Town Dress Boutique
[3/28/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join community leaders at a ribbon cutting for On the Town Dress Boutique on Monday, March 31, at 10am. The Boutique is located at 37 Court Street. more...

Mayor to Welcome Grand Opening of the Latin American Grill
[3/27/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will welcome the grand opening of the Latin American Grill at a ribbon cutting tomorrow, March 28, at 11AM. The restaurant is located at 158 Clinton Street. more...

Mayor Urges Careful Driving Near Road Workers
[3/27/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today reminded drivers to be mindful of road workers. more...

Mayor to Attend Roundtable Discussion on Statewide Tax Relief
[3/25/2008] - Mayor Ryan will join community leaders from across the Greater Binghamton Area for a roundtable discussion hosted by the New York State Commission on Tax Relief tomorrow, 2:30-4:30PM, on the 18th Floor of the State Office Building. more...

City to Host News Conference to Celebrate Greek Independence Day
[3/25/2008] - The City of Binghamton will host a news conference today, March 25th, at 1PM with members of Holy Trinity Church of Binghamton and Annunciation Church of Vestal to celebrate Greek Independence Day. more...

City Receives United Way Watson Award for Record Fund Raising Efforts
[3/21/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan yesterday accepted the United Way Watson Award on behalf of the City of Binghamton. more...

Fiscal Constraints, Need for Reforms Compel City to Propose Higher Water Rates: Public Comment on Rates to be Held Next Week
[3/20/2008] - The City of Binghamton is proposing to increase water rates up to 40% as a result of mounting fiscal challenges that include escalating water filtration costs, falling consumption of municipal water, and a lack of such rate increases between 2002 and 2006. The proposed rate is similar to those of neighboring municipalities. The City will hold public comment sessions on the rate on three occasions next week: March 24th and 25th, 1-4PM, at the Water Treatment Plant, located at 25 Broome Street; and March 27th, 5:30PM, in City Council Chambers. The final session will be broadcast on Cable Channel 12. more...

City Officials to Speak on Proposed Water Rates
[3/19/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan and members of his management team will speak on the City's proposed 2008-2009 water rates in a news conference tomorrow, 11AM, in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall. more...

Mayor Ryan Welcomes William H. Lane Inc.'s Return to Binghamton
[3/19/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today welcomed William H. Lane Inc.'s upcoming return to Binghamton, as the construction company will be relocating its headquarters to the Smyk Building, at 113 Court Street - 40 years after moving from the City. more...

Mayor Ryan Welcomes Governor Paterson's Swearing-In
[3/17/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today applauded David Paterson's swearing-in as New York State's 55th governor. more...

Little Binghamton League Registration Date
[3/17/2008] - Registration for Little Binghamton League will be Tuesday April 8 - Thursday April 10th. more...

Garbage Schedule Changes in Observance of Good Friday
[3/17/2008] - In observance of Good Friday, city residents are asked to please take note of the following garbage pick-up changes March 17th through March 21st. more...

Mayor Ryan to Attend Governor Patterson's Swearing-In
[3/17/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join leaders from across the State for today's swearing-in of Governor David Paterson in Albany. In the Mayor's absence, Council members Edward Collins and Teri Rennia will officiate today's 2PM St. Patrick's Day ceremony in front of City Hall. more...

City to Support Students' Downtown Service Project
[3/14/2008] - The City will provide logistical support for a neighborhood clean-up project by Binghamton University students this Sunday afternoon in downtown Binghamton. The project will run 1-4PM, and start on State Street. more...

Mayor to Host Ceremony in Honor of St. Patrick's Day
[3/14/2008] - Mayor Matthew T. Ryan will host a ceremony in honor of St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th, at 2PM in front of City Hall. more...

City Announces Weekend's Parking Regulations
[3/13/2008] - The City of Binghamton made an announcement regarding parking regulations and street closures this weekend. Alternate Side Parking ends this Saturday, March 15th, at 5PM. Also, some parking will be restricted and several streets will close for the annual John McKenna Memorial 5K Run. more...

City Announces Details of Heart Cup
[3/13/2008] - Mayor Matthew T. Ryan announced that members of Binghamton's public safety departments will face off at 5PM this Saturday, March 15th, in the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena for the 23rd annual Heart Cup – a charity hockey game whose proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. more...

Mayor Applauds Brownfield Opportunities Area Award
[3/10/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today applauded the long-awaited actions last week by Albany that will send more than $220,000 in grant monies for brownfield development in the City of Binghamton. more...

Mayor Ryan Cuts Ribbon at Tranquil Bar & Bistro
[3/7/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan joined local leaders this evening for the grand opening of Tranquil Bar & Bistro, which is located at 36 Pine St. more...

Public Hearing Scheduled on City’s Use of HUD Funds
[3/7/2008] - The City of Binghamton and the Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to obtain comments on the city’s use of the annual HUD allocation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) on Monday, March 10th at 7pm in City Council Chambers at City Hall. more...

Binghamton Wifi Goes “Live”
[3/6/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan joined local leaders in a morning news conference to announce the official launch of Binghamton Wifi, which provides free, unlimited wireless internet service to the downtown area. more...

City’s February Code Sweep Finds 58 Violations
[3/4/2008] - The City of Binghamton recorded 58 code violations in last month’s code sweep, which took place in the First Ward on February 26th. more...

Mayor Ryan to Announce Launch of Binghamton Wifi
[3/4/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will announce the official launch of Binghamton Wifi, which provides free, unlimited wireless internet service to the downtown area, at a news conference this Thursday, March 6th, at 11:30AM in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery. more...

City-County Moving Forward with Consolidation of GIS Services
[3/3/2008] - City Council will consider at tonight’s legislative session an intermunicipal agreement between the City and County to consolidate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services into a new County-level Division. more...

Mayor Ryan Announces Details of St. Patrick's Parade Day
[2/28/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan was joined by the Hibernian Parade Committee at a news conference this morning to announce the details of the St. Patrick Parade Day, which is this Saturday, March 1st, at 1:30PM in downtown Binghamton. more...

Chief of Police Tronovitch Announces Retirement
[2/27/2008] - Police Chief Steven Tronovitch, who dedicated over 33 years of service to the Binghamton Police Department, announced he will be retiring at the end of March. more...

Mayor Ryan to Announce Details of St. Patrick's Parade Day
[2/26/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will announce details of the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day in a news conference this Thursday, February 28th, at 11AM in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. more...

Mayor Urges Caution, Off-Street Parking During Snow Storm
[2/26/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan is urging caution during today’s snow storm, which is forecasted to drop between 3-6 inches of snow on the Greater Binghamton Area. more...

City Issues Reminder, List of Street Closures for St. Patrick’s Parade Day
[2/26/2008] - The City today announced a reminder and several street closures for the St. Patrick’s Parade Day, which will take place March 1st, at 1:30PM in downtown Binghamton. more...

City Partners with BU, Local Eateries to Offer “Hot Lunch” Meal Specials
[2/25/2008] - The City is partnering with Binghamton University and 18 local eateries to present “Hot Lunch,” a variety of meal specials for the university’s students, professors, administrators, and staff, and which is geared toward further expanding foot traffic in the downtown core. more...

Mayor Ryan to Attend NYCOM Winter Legislative Session
[2/22/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will travel to Albany on Monday, February 25th as part of the New York Conference of Mayor’s (NYCOM) winter legislative session. more...

City Offers Reward for Key Tips on Ely Park Damage
[2/21/2008] - The City of Binghamton is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the recent damage to Ely Golf Course. more...

State of the City Address Highlights Progress, New Commissions
[2/13/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan discussed his administration’s recent achievements as the building blocks to continued development and fiscal responsibility in his third State of the City Address, which took place this evening in City Council Chambers at City Hall. more...

Mayor to Deliver State of the City Address This Evening
[2/13/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will deliver his third State of the City Address today, February 13th, at 7PM in the City Council chambers. more...

Mayor Ryan Announces 2nd Annual Restoring the Pride Awards
[2/12/2008] - In a ceremony today in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery, Mayor Matt Ryan announced the second annual “Restoring the Pride” awards, which recognize outstanding contributors to the community. more...

Mayor Ryan to Announce 2nd Annual Restoring the Pride Awards Tomorrow
[2/11/2008] - In a ceremony tomorrow, 1PM, in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery, Mayor Matt Ryan will announce the second annual “Restoring the Pride” awards, which recognize outstanding community leaders. more...

City Reports 30% Increase in Construction Value over the Last Year
[2/11/2008] - The value of building and construction projects in the City of Binghamton jumped 30.5% between 2006 and 2007, according to a report by the City’s Building Bureau. more...

Mayor Welcomes New Addition to Clinton St.’s “Antique Row”
[2/8/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan this morning joined other community leaders in celebrating the grand opening of Frog and Toad Antiques & Collectibles at 173 Clinton St. more...

Mayor to Welcome New Antiques Co-op to Clinton Street
[2/7/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join other community leaders in celebrating the grand opening of Frog and Toad Antiques and Collectibles in a news conference February 8th, 11AM, at 173 Clinton St., directly outside the new shop. more...

City Announces Landmark Community Development Coalition
[2/7/2008] - The City of Binghamton today launched the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration, the first partnership that has included all members of the local community development sector. more...

City to Announce Landmark Community Development Coalition
[2/6/2008] - In a news conference tomorrow at 1PM in the Planning Conference Room at City Hall, the City will announce the launch of the Binghamton Healthy Neighborhoods Collaboration, the first partnership that has included all members of the local community development sector. more...

Grand Opening of Underground Railroad Exhibit Rescheduled
[2/1/2008] - Due to the weather, today’s grand opening of the Underground Railroad Exhibition in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery has been rescheduled for next Friday, February 8th, from 5 to 8PM. more...

Mayor Ryan Appoints Patricia Schwartz as City Treasurer
[1/31/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan has named Patricia Schwartz as the City's new Treasurer, effective Friday, February 1st, 2008. more...

Mayor Welcomes Underground Railroad Exhibit to City Hall
[1/31/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan joined community leaders in welcoming the Underground Railroad Exhibit to City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery in a news conference this morning in the Gallery. more...

Mayor to Welcome Underground Railroad Exhibition to City Hall
[1/29/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will welcome the Underground Railroad Exhibition for a two-month stay in City Hall at a news conference on January 31st, 11AM in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery. more...

City Moves Forward with Work on Ross Building
[1/29/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced the City’s next steps in demolishing and removing the Ross Building. more...

City Workshops to Help Seniors Apply to STAR Program
[1/29/2008] - The City today announced that it will sponsor a series of workshops informing senior citizens how to apply for the School Tax Assessment Relief program (STAR). more...

City Introduces Bike & Board Youth Commission
[1/28/2008] - The City of Binghamton today initiated the “Bike and Board” Commission, an ad hoc group of City officials and residents that will create a plan to improve local skateboarding and BMX biking facilities. more...

Neighborhood Leader Takes Oath to Serve, Joins VISTA Team: - Washington Cuts Funding, VISTA Hiring Freeze in Effect
[1/28/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan welcomed Karen MacIntyre, a long-time city resident, as the newest member to the city’s VISTA team, which provides support for the Binghamton Neighborhood Assembly Project. more...

Neighborhood Assemblies Are Ready to Review NDPF Proposals
[1/24/2008] - Each of the seven Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies has established a process by which to review residents' proposals to the Neighborhood Development Project Fund, the City announced today. more...

Mayor Ryan Commends 2008-2009 Budget Proposal by Governor
[1/22/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today commended Governor Eliot Spitzer’s 2008-2009 budget proposal. more...

Mayor to Take Part in MLK Day Ceremonies
[1/17/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join fellow community leaders at a series of Martin Luther King Day ceremonies on January 21st. more...

Police Department to Host First-Ever Region-Wide Trainings: City Officers to Attend at No Cost , Saving More Than $23,000
[1/17/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced that the Binghamton Police Department will host its first-ever region-wide officer training series from this month until the end of October. more...

Mayor Ryan Applauds Plans to Revitalize Upstate: Spitzer Details $1 billion Plan in First Ever State of Upstate Address
[1/16/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today applauded Governor Eliot Spitzer's State of Upstate Address, in which the Governor detailed his plans to revitalize the Upstate economy. more...

Mayor Ryan to Attend State of Upstate Address in Buffalo
[1/15/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will attend the first-ever State of Upstate Address, which Governor Eliot Spitzer will deliver at 10AM tomorrow in Buffalo. more...

State Announces Grant Award Totals for Restore NY Round II: City of Binghamton to Receive More Than $2.5 million for Revitalization Projects
[1/15/2008] - The State announced today that the City of Binghamton will receive a total grant award of $2,525,000 as part of the second round of funding for Restore NY. more...

Mayor to Discuss Restore NY Announcement
[1/15/2008] - The Empire State Development Corporation this morning announced its grant awards for Phase II of Restore-NY, a program designed to aid the state’s municipalities in rehabilitating or removing commercial and residential blighted properties. more...

MAYOR RYAN'S MONTHLY MESSAGE
[1/11/2008] - Building Momentum in "Restoring the Pride" more...

Mayor Announces Management Salary Raises: Fairness Restored to Salaries, Mayor Says
[1/11/2008] - The Mayor announced today salary raises, effective January 1, for certain management positions. more...

Mayor Ryan Introduces Regency Purchasers
[1/10/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan announced that the City entered into a contract to sell the Regency Hotel to Nexus Hospitality Management at a news conference this morning in the hotel. more...

Mayor Ryan Applauds Commitment to Upstate Vitality
[1/9/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today applauded Governor Eliot Spitzer’s State of the State Address, in which he detailed initiatives to catalyze Upstate economic development and bolster the SUNY system. more...

Mayor to Make Announcement on Regency
[1/8/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan will make a significant announcement regarding the Regency Hotel in a news conference on Thursday, January 10th, at 10:30AM, at the Regency Hotel on the Garden Level. more...

City Council Appoints City Clerk, Names Acting Clerk, Deputy Clerk
[1/7/2008] - Binghamton City Council appointed Joseph Merrill as City Clerk at last night’s legislative session, the first of the new term. more...

Mayor Cheers National Recognition of Area Property Value
[1/4/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan applauded the announcement that the Binghamton Metro Area is the nation’s second highest rising-in-value housing market. more...

Mayor Introduces New City Assessor
[1/2/2008] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced his appointment of Scott Snyder as the new City Assessor. more...

Snowfall May Affect Garbage Pick-Up on Southside
[12/31/2007] - The City announced that the recent snowfall may prevent completion of today’s scheduled garbage pick-up on Binghamton’s South Side. more...

City Gears Up for First Night Binghamton 2008
[12/31/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan today encouraged residents and visitors to prepare for First Night Binghamton 2008. The event will take place from 3PM to Midnight throughout the downtown area. more...

Mayor Urges Off-Street Parking for Next Two Days
[12/31/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan urged residents to avoid parking on City streets today and tomorrow in order to enable necessary snow plowing. more...

City Changes Garbage Service for Next Two Weeks
[12/20/2007] - The City of Binghamton is changing its garbage pick-up schedule for the next two weeks. more...

City Hall Readies New Approach to Vacant Properties
[12/19/2007] - During his 2007 State of the City Address, Mayor Matt Ryan outlined his strategy to create a safe community of healthy neighborhoods, which included a commitment to research, develop and implement a more proactive, effective approach to blight prevention. more...

Mayor Applauds City-wide Tree Planting
[12/19/2007] - The Department of Parks and Recreation, Shade Tree Commission, and 25 volunteers collaborated to plant 164 trees in Binghamton’s public utility strips between November 13th and 28th, fulfilling resident requests for trees at those sites and enhancing the sustainability of the local tree population. more...

Mayor Ryan Urges Caution During Snow Storm
[12/13/2007] - Safe Roadways a Priority, Off-Street Parking Recommended, Alternate Side of the Street Parking In Effect more...

Mayor Urges Off-Street Parking Before and During Expected Snow Storm: City Also Vigorously Enforcing Alternate Side of the Street Parking Rules
[12/12/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan has issued an urgent appeal that City residents and visitors not only observe Alternate Side of the Street Parking rules, but also park off of the street before and during tomorrow’s predicted snowstorm, which is supposed to drop between 6-10 inches of snow on Broome County starting at 7AM. more...

Mayor Cheers National Recognition of Area's Quality of Life
[12/12/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan cheered yesterday’s announcement that the Binghamton Metro Area has been named the 11th “Most Secure Place to Live” among mid-sized cities in a ranking conducted by Farmer’s Insurance Group of Companies. more...

Police Agencies Clarify Their Toys for Tots Campaign
[12/7/2007] - The Board of Directors for Toys for Tots of Broome County would like to clarify any misconceptions about it efforts: more...

Mayor Ryan, City Join in First Night Button Unveiling
[12/7/2007] - Mayor Ryan and other local leaders joined Southern Tier Celebrates! in unveiling the admission button for First Night Binghamton 2008 at a news conference this morning in the City Hall 2nd Floor Gallery. more...

First Friday Highlights Local Talent, Community Partnerships
[12/6/2007] - From City Hall to the First Ward, local talent and community partnerships will be on display at the coming First Friday, December 7th. more...

Mayor Emphasizes Urgency of Alternate Side of the Street Parking
[12/5/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan called for all residents to adhere to Alternate Side of the Street Parking rules throughout the city during the winter season. more...

Mayor Announces Record United Way Fund Raising by City Hall
[12/5/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan is pleased to announce that City Hall employees have set a new record for their collective contribution to the United Way of Broome County’s annual fund raising campaign, the proceeds of which will support Broome-area health and human service agencies. more...

City to Join in Unveiling First Night Button Design
[12/4/2007] - Mayor Ryan is pleased to join other local leaders as Southern Tier Celebrates! unveils the design of the First Night 2008 admission button at a news conference on Friday, December 7th, at 9:30AM in City Hall’s 2nd Floor Gallery. more...

City to Hold Civil Service Information Session
[12/3/2007] - The City of Binghamton will host an information session on gaining employment at the City tonight, 5:30-7PM, at the Broome County Public Library. more...

Mayor Applauds Placement of Bike Racks
[12/3/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced that the City has placed 26 new bike bollards since the start of September, enabling an even wider usage of bicycles throughout Binghamton. more...

Mayor Reminds of Alternate Side of the Street Parking Schedule
[11/30/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan today reminded residents that Alternate Side of the Street Parking is in effect from December 1st, 2007 to March 15, 2008. more...

City Looking to Fill Key Vacancies
[11/28/2007] - The City of Binghamton has key vacancies that need to be filled, and Mayor Ryan questions whether the salaries of senior positions are too low to recruit and retain experienced candidates. more...

Office of City Clerk to Be Closed This Friday
[11/28/2007] - The City Clerk’s Office will be closed from noon to 5PM this coming Friday, November 30th, for an employee in-service training. more...

Governor Spitzer Announces Binghamton Economic Development Plan
[11/27/2007] - Governor Eliot Spitzer continued to outline his vision for regionally tailored economic development efforts at a press conference in Binghamton on November 20th. more...

City Officials to Speak at Code Enforcement Info Session
[11/19/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will be joined by City officials in discussing code enforcement in a panel discussion organized by the Southside West Neighborhood Assembly, November 19th, from 6-8:30PM, in Binghamton High School’s cafeteria. more...

Mayor Reminds of Holiday Garbage Pick-up Schedule
[11/16/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan reminded City residents this week’s garbage-pickup schedule will be temporarily altered for the Thanksgiving Day holidays. more...

Mayor to Welcome New Specialty Shop in Downtown
[11/15/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will join the Downtown Binghamton Business Association (DBBA) in celebrating the grand opening of M.Y. Boutique in a press conference on November 16th, noon, at 134-136 Washington Street, directly in front of the new shop. more...

City Youth Bureau to Co-Host Youth Summit
[11/14/2007] - Binghamton’s young people will receive resources for facing adversity during the first-ever Youth Summit, co-hosted by the City’s Youth Bureau and the Brother to Brother leadership program, on November 17th, 12-4PM, at the West Middle School auditorium. more...

City Announces Alternate Street Parking For Coming Winter
[11/12/2007] - The City of Binghamton has announced the coming winter’s Alternate Street Parking policy, which will be in effect from December 1st through March 15th, 2008. more...

Mayor Applauds Binghamton Victory To Become Capital of the Pierogy Pocket
[11/7/2007] - Binghamton, NY - Mayor Matt Ryan congratulated the entire Binghamton community for winning the title of Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America, which was announced in a celebration today, in St. Michael's Greek Catholic Church, at 280 Clinton St. more...

Mayor to Discuss Community Benefits of National Pierogy Contest
[11/5/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will discuss Binghamton's participation in the contest to select the "Mrs. T's Capital of the Pierogy Pocket of America" in a news conference on Wednesday, November 7th, 10:45AM, at St. Michael's Recreation Center, 280 Clinton St., prior to a special community-wide celebration honoring all local contributors to the effort. more...

Mayor Speaks on Synergy of Arts, Business, and Youth Empowerment
[11/1/2007] - At a press conference today, Mayor Matt Ryan discussed the complementary relationships of the arts, youth leadership, and private enterprise, and how those relationships are essential to community development in Binghamton. more...

City to Temporarily Close Part of Court Street
[11/1/2007] - Tomorrow the City of Binghamton will close Court Street to vehicular traffic from Chenango Street to State Street, starting at 7AM and ending at noon. more...

Mayor Announces Availability of Neighborhood Development Project Fund
[11/1/2007] - This morning, Mayor Matt Ryan announced the opening of the Neighborhood Development Project (NDP) Fund, the mission of which is to enable neighborhood improvement projects conceived, planned, and managed by community-based individuals and groups. more...

Mayor to Announce Availability of Neighborhood Improvement Funds
[10/31/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will announce the availability of the Neighborhood Development Project Fund in a press conference at 11AM on Thursday, November 1st, in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall. more...

Mayor Announces City’s Title Sponsorship of First Night Binghamton
[10/30/2007] - In a press conference this morning, Mayor Matt Ryan announced the City’s title sponsorship of First Night® Binghamton 2008, the alcohol-free New Year’s Eve arts festival staged throughout the downtown area by Southern Tier Celebrates, an arts non-profit. more...

Mayor to Address Service-Learning Conference
[10/27/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will deliver the closing address at the Service Learning Conference on Saturday, October 27th, at 8:30AM in the Susquehanna Room of the University Union at Binghamton University. more...

All Ages to Trick or Treat to the Beat
[10/26/2007] - To celebrate this year’s Halloween, Binghamton’s youth and adults are invited to Trick or Treat to the Beat, October 27th, noon to 3pm, at the Saratoga Recreation Center, at Saratoga Ave. and Afton St. more...

City Encourages Resident Input on Front Street Gateway Project
[10/19/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan is encouraging resident involvement and input with the initial visioning sessions for the Front Street Gateway Project, which are being organized and coordinated by the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study. more...

Mayor Ryan to Present Professor Luciano Pizziconi with Honorary Citizenship
[10/12/2007] - Mayor Matthew T. Ryan will present leading Italian poet, Professor Luciano Pizziconi, with honorary citizenship during a reception this Saturday, October 13th at 12:00 noon in the Mayor’s Conference Room. more...

City Reminds Interested Parties about Restore NY Open Houses
[10/1/2007] - Residents interested in purchasing any of the three Restore NY properties that come with an award of up to $100,000 for residential rehabilitation can inspect the buildings this week only during specific viewing hours. more...

Mayor Ryan Introduces New Addition to his Administrative Team
[10/1/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan announced today the addition of Andrew Block to his administrative team as the new Director of Community Relations. more...

City Moving Forward with Positive Youth Program at Police Substation
[10/1/2007] - For two months, the city has been working with a range of partners on a free youth bicycle program at the Liberty Street Police Substation, and neighbors will have a chance to find out more about the “Fresh Cycles” program at an Open House and Meet and Greet this Wednesday, October 3 between 5:00 – 8:00pm. more...

City of Binghamton Gears Up for Columbus Day Parade, 49th Annual Tournament of Bands, and Italian Festival
[9/27/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan today announced a schedule of events for Columbus Day Weekend. more...

City Accepting Proposals for Development of Restore NY Properties
[9/20/2007] - The City of Binghamton held a news conference today to announce it will begin accepting development proposals for the first-year Restore NY properties. more...

City Announces Upcoming Police Exam; Offers Free Prep Courses as Part of New Diversity Recruitment Efforts
[9/19/2007] - For the first time in nearly four years, the City of Binghamton has scheduled a civil service exam to rebuild its roster of police officer recruits. And this time around, the city is taking proactive steps in an effort to build a more diverse department. more...

Sustainable Potluck & Film Viewing
[9/17/2007] - The Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies will be hosting a Sustainable Pot luck Dinner & Documentary Viewing on Wednesday September, 19 from 5:30pm -7:30pm at the Broome County Public Library in the Decker Room, which is located at 185 Court Street in downtown Binghamton. more...

City Announces Hydrant Testing and Flushing for Month of October
[9/17/2007]

Public Works Begins Phase III of 2007 Mill and Pave Program
[9/12/2007] - The Binghamton Public Works Department is entering its third and final phase of this season’s Mill and Pave street restoration program, which has featured the addition of a new paving machine. more...

City Announces More Details About $10 Million Grant Application for Blight Removal and Economic Development
[9/10/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan announced some initial details about the city’s proposed applications for the second round of funding of Restore NY, a major three-year blight removal initiative from the State. more...

City to Outline Plans for Second Round of Restore NY
[9/7/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will outline the city’s ambitious plans for the second round of funding of the three-year state initiative, Restore NY, at a news conference scheduled for this Monday, September 10 at 10:30am in the Mayor’s Conference room. more...

Adult Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball Leagues Accepting Applications
[9/6/2007]

City Youth Bureau Hosts Open House at New Youth Media Lab
[9/6/2007] - Youth in Motion, a video/audio program sponsored by the Binghamton Municipal Youth Bureau and partners, is having an open house on Friday, September 7 at On Point Productions, located at 122 State Street, during the Gallery Walk from 6:00 to 9:00pm. more...

CANY Steps Down from VISTA Project after Politically-Motivated Attacks Cast Shadow on Important Civic Engagement Initiative
[8/31/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan expressed regret today after Citizen Action announced it would be stepping down as a partner in the VISTA grant effective September 1, 2007 to protect an important civic engagement initiative from baseless, politically-motivated attacks. more...

Labor Day Marks Annual Changes in City Hall Operations
[8/31/2007]

City and Partners Host Downtown Welcome Event for BU Students
[8/28/2007] - City Hall, in partnership with student and downtown groups, is hosting a welcome event at the new downtown education center for Binghamton University and Broome Community College students this Thursday, August 30, from 11:30am – 1:30pm. more...

City Secures Grant to Purchase Bike Racks
[8/24/2007] - The City of Binghamton secured a grant award from the United Health Service Stay Healthy Center to purchase and install thirty bike bollards throughout the city. more...

City Deploys Cameras in Hot Spots to Improve Community Safety
[8/23/2007] - The Binghamton Police Department recently installed 6 robotic cameras at certain neighborhood “hot spots,” giving the department a significant new tool to prevent crime and improve community safety. more...

Mayor's Final Budget Workshop Will Cover Fixed Personnel Costs
[8/21/2007] - Mayor Ryan will conclude his first series of Budget Workshops tonight with a focus on “Exploring the Fixed Personnel Costs,” a key factor behind the proposed tax increase for 2008. more...

City and FWAC Announce Multi-Million Dollar Housing Project
[8/16/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, and Jerry Willard from the First Ward Action Council (FWAC) gathered this morning to announce details of a multi-million dollar housing project along the Front Street Gateway Project, another major step forward in the city’s efforts to remove blight and catalyze positive change in key neighborhoods. more...

Ryan Announces Schedule and Topics for New Budget Workshops; New Series Reflects Mayor’s Commitment to Open, Transparent Government
[8/14/2007] - Mayor Ryan announced today the schedule of the new Budget Workshops his office has introduced this budget process to better inform City Council and the public about the city’s financial health and the “big picture issues” that impacted his budget decisions. more...

Investments in 2008 Budget Build on Accomplishments and Further Reform Efforts; Surging Personnel Costs Require Candid, Difficult Discussions
[8/13/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan presented a 2008 budget that includes key investments to advance his comprehensive plan for community safety and healthy neighborhoods and further his government reform efforts. more...

City Restripes Conklin Avenue Stretch for Back-In Diagonal Parking
[8/10/2007] - The City of Binghamton just completed the restriping of a short stretch of Conklin Avenue by the South Washington pedestrian bridge to accommodate 25 back-in diagonal parking spaces. more...

City Steps-up Enforcement & Arrests Downtown Skateboarders; Rash of Vandalism in Parking Ramps Connected to Riders
[8/9/2007] - The Binghamton Police Department is cracking down on downtown skateboarders after connecting some of the riders to two weeks of vandalism in the downtown parking garages. Both State Street and Water Street ramps have been tagged with graffiti and vandalized, and some parked cars have been keyed. more...

Ryan to Present 2008 Budget; Offers New Budget Workshop Series for Council and Public
[8/8/2007] - Mayor Matt Ryan will present the 2008 City Budget this Monday, August 13, 2007 at 6:30PM in the City Council Chambers. In addition, the Mayor has offered to host a new series of workshops on the budget before budget hearings to allow Council members and the public the opportunity to better understand the annual budget process and current financial health of the city. more...

SLAPONG Demonstration Planned for Rec Park
[8/7/2007]

City Tries New Approach to Fill Crossing Guard Needs; Police Department Worried by Loss of Some Veteran, Reliable Guards
[8/7/2007] - After a wave of veteran guards retired this summer, the City