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All rights reserved.5Mayor Matt Ryan will host a news conference to thank Security Mutual and its employees for their annual donation of flower baskets to beautify downtown.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=983Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTLast month in the public library, students from Broome Community College wowed a small crowd with presentations of revitalization plans for three key downtown buildings: Midland Mall, Fair Store, and Stone Opera House.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=985Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Binghamton Office of Economic Development (BEDO) welcomes the efforts of All People United to present the area’s first “Hip Hop Summit” introducing the lucrative marketing side of this contemporary musical genre.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=987Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTIf you think you know Merry Harris, Binghamton's newly appointed Director of Economic Development and Local Development Corporation, chances are you do.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1048Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton garbage bag program or Pay as You Throw as it’s often referred to, began in 1991.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1049Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton Department of Public Works is responsible for clearing snow and salting 312 miles of City streets.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1050Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1054Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTAfter a brief suspension of operations due to the historical flooding, the Downtown Binghamton Farmers’ Market will re-open on Friday, July 7, 2006.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1055Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMandated property inspections begin in the city ~~ City helps Town of Conklin with debris removal ~~ Volunteer crews, organized by city, clean over 50 homes.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1064Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1065Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1066Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1067Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1068Wed, 12 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1069Fri, 21 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1070Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1071Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1072Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1073Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1074Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1075Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 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Street United Methodist Church (CCUMC), located at 438 Chenango Street.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1257Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan named Jim Dessauer as director of Planning Housing and Community Development today, filling a position that has been vacant since January 1. The appointment is effective Monday, July 17, and the position pays $52,544.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1264Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1268Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1269Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1270Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTAt tonight’s business session, City Council will consider two different ordinances that deal with housing and code, both of which represent elements of a more comprehensive recommendation by Mayor Matt Ryan’s Housing and Code project team to deal with neighborhood stability.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1271Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan unveiled the city’s new website today, introducing the site as a “virtual city hall” that will assist in making government more accessible, responsive and accountable.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1272Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1274Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1275Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTA coalition of community organizations, city personnel and residents will gather at State Street Park this Sunday with tools, supplies and blueprints to add playful amenities to the north side park as part of a national campaign called “KaBOOM! in July.”http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1283Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Broome County Legislature will consider at today’s 3:30 legislative session the intermunicipal agreement regarding tax collection between the City of Binghamton and Broome County.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1284Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1285Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan is urging residents to be aware of the potentially serious health risks of mold—particularly black mold—after hearing from community residents and experts that some city properties are showing signs of mold and mildew.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1297Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1299Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1307Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan and event organizer Reverend Henry Ausby co-hosted a news conference at Columbus Park this afternoon to discuss details of the 11th Annual National Night Out Celebrations.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1316Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTEarlier this week, the County Legislature approved an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Binghamton that consolidates tax collection and enforcement functions to the County.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1318Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTAngelos Angelous was back in town to present his evaluation of the region's progress in implementing the 2003 BC Plan. Strides have been made, he acknowledged, but an aggressive marketing campaign and a more unified effort are needed to boost economic development in the Greater Binghamton area.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1322Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton was awarded a three year AmeriCorps*VISTA project to fund nine full-time VISTA members to engage residents through Mayor Ryan’s Neighborhood Assemblies Project and strengthen this community-based initiative.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1343Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1344Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT<i>The Guys,</i> a two-character play about the personal dramas set in motion by the 9/11 terrorists attacks, will be presented Friday, September 8, 2006 at 8:15 p.m. at the Helen Foley Theatre at Binghamton High School to benefit the 9/11 Memorial Committee.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1345Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1349Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan has appointed John Cox as the city’s new Deputy Comptroller, effective Tuesday, August 22, with the expectation that Cox will succeed Beverly Palmer as City Comptroller when she retires within the year.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1375Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1376Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTAt an emergency meeting of the Board of Contract and Supply today, city officials allocated $3,500 to B Squared Engineering to design the specifications and plan for short-term stabilization of the unsafe exterior panels at the Water Street parking garage...http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1409Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTFor the first time in four years, the city of Binghamton is accepting applications under its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, a federal program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for income-eligible families and individuals.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1410Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1419Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan thanked Council President John Cordisco for starting an important discussion about salaries and budget decisions, but asked him to withdraw the legislation that called for a cost-of-living increase of the Mayor’s salary for next year.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1443Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1444Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan presented his 2007 Budget Address to City Council and members of the public Monday evening, underscoring the importance of improved neighborhood safety and a more ambitious pursuit of government reform.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1457Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan touted the strengths reflected in his proposed 2007 budget, recognizing the strong partnerships with state and county officials that increased revenue streams and the consolidation initiative that realized savings.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1459Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton today announced it will receive an award from the American Planning Association (APA) Upstate Chapter for the River Trails project. The award is recognition for the planning and implementation of the river trail along the banks of the Chenango River.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1460Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will host a news conference to announce the details of the city’s four Restore NY applications this Thursday, September 14th at 1:00pm at 109 Liberty Street, which is the address of a city-owned, blighted building on the North side.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1461Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan presented details of the city’s efforts to tap more than $2 million in state funds to demolish or rehabilitate blighted buildings, both residential and commercial, around Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1468Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan welcomed yesterday six of the nine VISTAs that accepted the offer to serve our community for one year and build upon the early successes of the Binghamton Neighborhood Assembly Project.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1469Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1476Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Mayor’s Office introduced earlier this month <i>The Open Door,</i> a newsletter that includes some brief updates and summaries of City Hall activities.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1480Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1506Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City Council continues to hold budget hearings the next two weeks to review and consider Mayor Ryan’s proposed 2007 budget.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1514Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton and the Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project will host an ‘After the Flood Forum’ to present information about mold growth and removal as well as provide a final opportunity for residents to register for federal and state financial aid before the October 2nd deadline.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1515Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1518Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Center City Weed and Seed Law Enforcement Subcommittee will sponsor a resident training forum with a panel of law enforcement and crime prevention experts this Thursday, September 28th, at 6:00pm at the Greenman Senior Center, 37 Pine Street in Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1519Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1563Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1568Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT(Binghamton, NY) – Mayor Matt Ryan today announced a schedule of events for Columbus Day Weekend.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1569Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matthew T. Ryan, representatives from the City of Binghamton Police force and Economic Development department, and City Council Member Chris Papastrat, 5th District, accepted a check today for $2,500 from the Vestal Sam’s Club for use in providing extra security along the city’s popular River Trails.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1570Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton began mailing last week close to 15,000 letters to city property owners explaining recent efforts to improve the quality and value of the city’s housing stock. Included with the letter was a rental unit registration form that has caused some confusion among residents, and below are some common questions and answers that might clarify the reasons for the mailing.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1578Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1579Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan today announced a schedule of local events for Friday, October 13, 2006 in Binghamton as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which is October 8 – 14 this year.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1585Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT(Binghamton, NY) Broome County is getting set to celebrate its rich ethnic heritage with the Broome County Bicentennial Ethnic Festival, October 21st. The event will run from 10am-6pm at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Admission is $2. Children 10 and under are free.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1624Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan, VISTA volunteers and city residents hosted a news conference to announce details of the city’s plans to participate later this month in “Make a Difference Day,” the largest, coordinated community service campaign in the nation.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1639Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan and River Crawl organizers announced details of this month’s special “Halloween Crawl” at an afternoon news conference ealier this week.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1649Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1657Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton submitted a letter of intent to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office yesterday explaining its desire to establish a second weed and seed site in a targeted area that needs strengthened crime prevention and neighborhood revitalization efforts.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1694Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTAs part of the ‘Make a Difference Day’ activities scheduled for this Saturday, volunteers for the city of Binghamton will be knocking on doors in large portions of the North and West sides to ask residents about crime and neighborhood safety in order to meet application requirements of a $1 million crime prevention grant.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1695Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan, Senator Tom Libous and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will co-host a news conference to announce the city’s Restore NY grant award at 95 Walnut Street, a blighted property identified for demolition in the city’s grant application, on Friday, October 27th at 11:00 AM.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1707Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan announced details today of the city’s whopping $1,655,000 Restore NY award, which will fund the demolition or rehabilitation of 34 blighted properties around Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1711Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMost of the changes made by City Council to the proposed 2007 City Budget were honored by Mayor Matt Ryan, but motions that dealt with the Real Property Manager and Commissioner of Public Works were vetoed.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1721Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan today reminded residents that alternate street parking does not begin until Friday, December 1st, 2006, even though the street signs have not been updated to reflect changes made to the schedule last October by City Council.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1745Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1746Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTClose to a hundred volunteers participated in Binghamton's 'Clean and Green' civic projects on “Make a Difference Day,” the largest, coordinated community service campaign in the nation. <i>See video link inside.</i>http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1778Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan earlier this week joined 50 Mayors from across the state to develop the 2007 legislative priorities for the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM).http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1809Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe city's garbage collection schedule will change this week in observance of Thanksgiving.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1823Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe following is a list of updates and contact information relevant to last week's flash flood.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1829Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTOfficials from the city toured the neighborhoods with FEMA and SEMO reps today in two different teams to review the damage to public and private assets separately.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1857Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will host a brief ceremony to recognize the 125th Anniversary of the American Association of University Women at 2:00pm Tuesday, November 28 in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the fourth floor of City Hall.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1862Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTWith close to $100,000 in the 2007 contingency account, City Council and administration are prioritizing needs and debating where to target investments.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1889Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Center City Weed and Seed Initiative and Center City Coordination (C3) Program are teaming with HAMA Associates to sponsor a Fall Affordable Homes Fair Saturday, December 2, 2006 from Noon to 3:00pm at the Broome County Library.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1894Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan today reminded residents that alternate street parking is in effect between December 1st, 2006 to March 15, 2007.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1895Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Center City Weed and Seed Initiative and Neighbors Against Crime, a neighborhood watch group in the downtown area, are co-sponsoring a public forum to discuss how code enforcement and the city’s lock-down law are critical tools in the efforts to prevent crime and revitalize neighborhoods.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1901Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Village of Johnson City Board of Trustees will consider legislation at the December 5th village board meeting to amend the joint sewage intermunicipal agreement between the City of Binghamton and Village, changing the board member eligibility requirements to reflect today’s realities.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1902Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton is now accepting applications for four new administrative positions: Senior Engineer; Second Deputy Commissioner of Public Works; Youth Bureau Director, and Communications Director.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1911Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Center City Weed and Seed Initiative in conjunction with Consumer Information Services will offer a free “Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Workshop” from 1:00 to 4:00 PM over two-consecutive Tuesdays—December 12th and 19th—in the second floor Exhibit Room of the Broome County Public Library at 185 Court Street in Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1930Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTIn an effort to strengthen the case for federal flood assistance, the City of Binghamton is urging residents and business owners to phone in flood damage by the end of Friday, December 15th.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1940Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton was informed last week by NYSEG officials that 14 trees had to be removed from State Street Park to comply with a Public Service Commission (PSC) mandate that ordered better management of rights-of-way of transmission lines.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1947Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1948Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan announced today that after months of working closely with the operators of the Regency in an effort to resolve the hotel’s financial struggles, both parties have agreed to transfer control of the hotel from Sarbro to the City and position the important downtown asset for new ownership.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1969Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTFEMA plans to open in Broome County two Disaster Assistance Centers for homeowners, renters and businesses by the second week of January, but city officials are having a difficult time confirming a location because of the holidays.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1992Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1993Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan applauded Governor Eliot Spitzer’s first program announcement, "The Renew New York Agenda," which outlines an ambitious and well-informed strategy for sparking an economic resurgence in Upstate New York.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=1999Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTResidents of the City of Binghamton can dispose of their Christmas trees the following Mondays: January 8, 22 and 29; February 5, 12, 26.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2000Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will meet with Southside Neighborhood Assembly participants, merchants and residents this week to discuss the city’s plan for a community-designed southside commons project.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2058Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan announced today his plans to veto the legislation narrowly passed last night by City Council, which would fund an additional police officer with contingency funds through the 2007 calendar year.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2059Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2069Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTBinghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan will kick-off the second year of the Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project ("BNAP") at a City-wide Neighborhood Assembly mass meeting Saturday, February 3rd, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm in the Auditorium of Binghamton High School, 31 Main Street, Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2070Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan hosted a news conference today with representatives from the First Ward Business Association and the Conklin Presbyterian Church to announce details of a furniture donation drive for Conklin flood victims.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2073Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton is coordinating a tour today for federal and state representatives to better assess the damage to city creeks and evaluate what repairs will be eligible for reimbursements.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2088Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will present the first annual Restoring the Pride Achievement Awards at a news conference Wednesday, January 31st, 10:30am in the Mayor’s Conference Room, which is located on the fourth floor of City Hall.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2094Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe city will demolish tomorrow the single family structure at 51 Ely Street, a property included in the City’s $1.67 million Restore NY grant, in order to remove an imminent threat to safety and health of adjacent neighbors.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2095Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Ryan presented today the first annual Restoring the Pride Awards to community members whose service and activities have greatly improved the safety and vitality of our neighborhoods and inspired pride in our community.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2096Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan delivered his second State of the City Address to a packed Council Chambers last night, noting “participation and partnerships” as the key reasons for a year of accomplishments and a stronger, more vital community that is on the move.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2100Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will flip the switch for the ceremonial first lighting of the new glass pavers in front of Connelly’s Gallery at 6:30pm, Friday, February 2, 2007. The downtown gallery is located at 205 State Street, and lighting the pavers will coincide with First Friday celebrations.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2106Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2109Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTCity officials urged motorists to comply with alternate street parking and warned of a “zero tolerance” policy to ensure snow removal is unobstructed tonight and tomorrow.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2133Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTThrough the Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies Project, the city is offering residents a two-hour seminar and workshop on the Earned Income Tax Credit after learning that Binghamton taxpayers could recoup more than hundreds of thousands of dollars in returns.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2148Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will host a news conference to announce two new appointments to his administrative team this Tuesday, February 27th at Noon in the Mayor’s Conference Room. Both the Communications Director and the Youth Bureau Director will be introduced at the conference.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2178Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan travelled to Albany Monday, February 26th as part of the New York Conference of Mayor’s (NYCOM) annual legislative session.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2186Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan introduced Leigh Ann Scheider and Ana Shaello-Johnson as the new Communications Director and Youth Bureau Director respectively today at a noon conference.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2187Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan was joined by members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at a news conference this morning to announce the details of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is scheduled for this Saturday, March 3, 2007 in downtown Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2189Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan gave the following statement at a press conference today regarding the arrest yesterday of Anthony Cebula:http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2205Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTFire Chief Clifford Colgan, who dedicated over 29 years of service to the Binghamton Fire Department, announced he will be retiring at the end of April.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2232Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTCity officials announced that City Hall will close at 3:15pm Thursday, March 8th to allow employees to attend an important workforce training seminar on Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The seminar, hosted by County GIS Administrator Doug English, will present the many different uses of GIS in improving the delivery of essential municipal services.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2235Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton began important workplace safety training this week for all employees of the Public Works, Water, and Parks Departments through the Central New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health (CNYCOSH).http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2242Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Center City Weed and Seed Steering Committee is co-hosting an open forum with Neighbors Against Crime this Thursday, March 15th at 6:00pm in the Broome County Library’s Second Floor Exhibit Room.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2267Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan traveled to Albany today to provide testimony at a public hearing on a proposed telecommunications reform bill that includes a provision to move to state cable franchising and regulation.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2290Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTResidents will be canvassing their neighborhoods over the next few weeks as part of a Binghamton Neighborhood Assembly initiative to provide a more comprehensive inventory of neighborhood assets and opportunities.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2293Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will be holding a 10:30am press conference today at City Hall with the organizers of the Affordable Homes and Heat Fair taking place this Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Arena, Hawley Street, Binghamton. Admission to this downtown event is free.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2294Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTDue to the inclement weather forecasted, Mayor Matt Ryan urges residents to follow alternate side street parking tomorrow, March 16th ending Sunday, March 18th at 5pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2295Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTA public hearing will be held this evening March 26, 2007 at 7pm, in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 38 Hawley Street. Public comments will be submitted regarding the use of funds that the City of Binghamton will receive from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the period of September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2296Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton Department of Engineering, in association with the project design consultant, Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. (SCE) invites city residents to attend forums being held to discuss proposed preferred design alternatives for the Court Street Gateway project. There will be two forums held at the Broome County Public Library in the Exhibit Room on April 4th 2007 from 12:00pm-1:00pm and 6:30pm-7:30pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2298Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTIn observance of Good Friday, city residents are asked to please take note of the following garbage pick-up changes April 2nd through April 6th.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2339Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Binghamton Graffiti Abatement Team (BGAT) will be holding another weekend clean-up in downtown Binghamton. The group led by, Michelle Schleider will be meeting at 10am this Sunday, April 1, 2007 in the Water Street parking lot across the street from the Regency Hotel.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2341Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT(Binghamton, NY) – After close to two years of planning and outreach, the City of Binghamton will present a preferred design of the Court Street Gateway at two public hearings scheduled for this Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at the Broome County Public Library. There will be a session from Noon – 1:00pm and an evening hearing from 6:30 – 7:30pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2355Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton has partnered with the Binghamton University Student Volunteer Center, Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies, and Experimental Media Organization to sponsor the 2nd annual city wide spring clean- up. This neighborhood event will be held Saturday April 14th from 11am-3pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2357Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTAs promised in his State of the City Address earlier this year, Mayor Matt Ryan is moving forward with a range of plans to achieve a greener city, most recently by introducing legislation to re-instate the city’s Shade Tree Commission.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2370Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton has galvanized a coalition of community sponsors in taking active steps toward better understanding sustainable practices, and has plotted out a path that begins later this month with a free, day-long seminar titled, “Seminar on Sustainability Using the Natural Step Framework: A Win-Win-Win for Business, Communities and the Earth.”http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2375Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton will be kicking-off spring cleaning next week by sending street sweepers through certain neighborhoods, followed by aggressive code sweeps at the end of the month.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2378Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will hold a 2pm press conference on Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 in the Mayor’s Conference room to announce the appointment of Binghamton’s Fire Chief. Currently, Dan Thomas is serving as interim Fire Chief for the City. The position was formerly held by Chief Clifford Colgan who retired in late March due to personal health reasons.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2391Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT<b>UPDATE, 4/18/07: Thanks to Time Warner Cable, the forum will be televised live on cable channel 12.</b> Mayor Ryan has offered to extend the dialogue with downtown stakeholders about the Court Street Gateway design, after two well-attended public hearings last week indicated many residents still had questions about the administration's preferred design.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2399Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan appointed Interim Fire Chief Daniel Thomas as the 46th Fire Chief for the City of Binghamton. The decision was announced at a press conference held today at 2pm in the Mayor’s conference room at City Hall.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2404Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton, in cooperation with the Civil Service Employees Association, is moving forward with workforce training sessions and workstation upgrades as part of Mayor Matt Ryan’s promise to create a more efficient and more productive workforce.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2407Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT<b>STORM ADVISORY:</b> Due to the inclement weather forecasted, Mayor Matt Ryan is urging residents to remove vehicles from streets if possible and follow alternate side street parking rules through Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 5pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2423Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2438Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2450Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan officially signed the Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement today, adding Binghamton to the list of more than 450 municipalities that have pledged to take proactive measures in dealing with climate change in the absence of any federal leadership.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2453Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe First Ward Business Association and Neighborhood Assembly will be hosting an additional clean-up as part of the 2nd Annual Spring Clean Up this Saturday, April 21st from 10am-2pm. The group is holding a pep rally at Woodrow Wilson this Friday at 1pm to kick off the clean-up and raise awareness about the harmfulness of littering. The children will be joined by their parents and Mayor Matt Ryan. The City will be presenting an anti-litter campaign later in May.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2454Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Ryan will open the season by hitting the first tee shot at Ely Park, the City’s municipal golf course this Tuesday, April 24th at 8am. This course is one of the most unique in the region. Located on top of Mount Prospect, players enjoy panoramic views of the Susquehanna Valley.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2455Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan continues this week to roll-out his “Binghamton PACT,” a major community and economic development implementation plan. The Binghamton PACT builds from strengths, calls for proactive comprehensive action rather than isolated reaction to problems, directs public investments with a focused rather than scattered approach, and aims to improve the livability as well as the market conditions in our neighborhoods.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2456Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton will begin a one-time parking ticket amnesty program. Individuals with outstanding parking ticket fines from 2003, 2004 and 2005 are eligible. Letters will be sent out tomorrow to individuals who still have been delinquent in paying fines. This amnesty program will allow parking tickets to be paid in full by accepting payment of 75% of the amount due and owing on each ticket.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2459Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan heads to Albany today to partake in the Operation IMPACT Crime Summit, a state initiative that focuses on intelligence-driven crime fighting. Joining the Mayor is District Attorney Gerald Mollen, Binghamton Police Chief Steven Tronovitch, and other local law enforcement leaders.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2466Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton will be collecting old tires on Saturday, May 5th from 9AM to 3PM at the City Central Garage, 26 Brandywine Ave.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2472Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton upgrades website to include assessment information and the City’s code and charter. Additionally, the City’s neighborhood assembly program has a new domain: www.binghamtonneighbors.org where residents can create a virtual neighborhood.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2473Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Ryan hosts a news conference today May 9th at 10:30am to announce the live broadcast of the Binghamton Town Hall Meeting on Time Warner Cable. The Administration’s Binghamton Pact will be presented on Thursday, May 10th in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The presentation will be televised live on Time Warner Cable channel 12 from 6:30- 8:30pm. The public is encouraged to attend for public comment following the presentation.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2475Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTBinghamton landscape architect Michael Haas will lead the first of the 2007 season of River Crawl events on Friday, May 11th starting at 6:00 PM at La Tazza on South Washington Street. He will describe how the symbolism of native inhabitants and settlers is woven into the design themes in the Police and Firefighters Park at the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers. Tonight’s crawl is titled, “Early American Symbolism at the Confluence”http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2476Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will hold a press conference to announce AmeriCorps week Monday, May 14th at Noon in the Mayors Conference Room at City Hall, 38 Hawley St. The Mayor will be joined by AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers and community partners. In 2006, The City of Binghamton was fortunate to receive an AmeriCorps*VISTA Project grant through the collaboration of the City of Binghamton, Citizen Action of New York and Binghamton University.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2477Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton is planning to knock down 23 properties this summer, as part of the $1.65 million Restore NY grant from the state. However, before the eyesores come down, the properties will be visited by members of Preservation Association of Southern Tier (PAST) and then used by Binghamton Firefighters for training purposes.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2480Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan held a press conference today with Fire Marshall Dan Eggleston and Assistant Police Chief Joseph Zikuski to report on the city’s ongoing efforts to curb quality of life violations.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2486Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTCity officials will travel to Syracuse today to attend a presentation by the authors of a recent policy paper, published by the Brookings Institution, about the tremendous potential for revitalization of older industrial cities.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2487Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton will host a reception today, May 24, 2007 from 4-5pm in the 2nd Floor Art Gallery to announce its feature in USAIRWAYS magazine for the Month of August. The Greater Binghamton region will be profiled in the onboard magazine which reaches over 6.2 million people globally.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2489Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matthew T. Ryan will host a 12:00pm flag-raising ceremony Friday, June 1, 2007 in front of City Hall to recognize June as Gay Pride Month. He will be joined by members of the Binghamton Pride Coalition, Pride and Joy families, I3, Southern Tier AIDS Program and members of the Metropolitan Community Church. The flag-raising ceremony kicks off a month of events to celebrate and raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2499Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matthew T. Ryan issued an executive order recognizing same-sex marriage in the City of Binghamton at a flag-raising ceremony today in front of City Hall for June Pride month.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2500Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT(BINGHAMTON- N.Y) Due to the weather conditions, the Columbus Park Mural Project unveiling has been rescheduled to Tuesday June 5th at 12:45pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2501Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Binghamton Neighborhood Assemblies will be hosting a community garden development meeting Thursday, June 7 at 6:30pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall, 38 Hawley St. Residents interested in improving the quality of life in their neighborhood through the creation of community gardens are urged to attend.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2502Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTAt 12:30pm today the Binghamton Water Filtration Plant was evacuated after an employee of the Rochester based Thatcher Chemical Company, entered hydrofluorosilicic acid into an incorrect containment unit. The water supply was not affected by this error and the plant continued to function during the evacuation. The roadways surrounding the plant remained closed until 4pm this evening.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2503Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton is hosting a summit on “Healthy Neighborhoods,” which is a key element of Binghamton PACT, the city’s community and economic development plan. The summit will be held at the Broome County Library Tuesday, June 5, from Noon to 5:00pm.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2505Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe owners of FMK Karate and Binghamton youth kick off the “free karate in the parks” program. The series is part of the City’s Summer Fun program.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2506Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan and newly appointed Fire Chief Daniel Thomas have promoted three firefighters. Captain Steve Faughnan has been with the department for 27 years and will now serve as an Assistant Chief. Lieutenant John Colling has served the department for 8 years and was promoted to Captain. Firefighter Daniel Vail was promoted to lieutenant after 5 years of service.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2509Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will hold a press conference Thursday, June 7th at 10:30am at the Cyber Café West, 176 Main Street, with City Council members and the members of the Westside Binghamton Business Association (WBBA). The association began a few months ago with a mission to strengthen and market the small business base located on the Westside of Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2511Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTTomorrow, Thursday, June 7, 2007 the intersection of East Clinton St. and Water St. in the City of Binghamton will be closed from 7:00am until 3:00 pm to allow crews to pave the intersection. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2512Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matthew T. Ryan will host a 9:00am news conference Friday, June 8th on the second floor deck of the Government Plaza to kick-off the local leg of the international Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run is an annual event which is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness campaign for the Special Olympics. In its 25th year, over $25.5 million was raised for Special Olympics Programs around the world.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2513Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Binghamton Department of Public Works collected 20,000 tons of sediment and debris during the clean up of June and November 2006 floods. The overwhelming amounts of debris were taken to the LaGrange facility to be stored and then sorted. For the past two weeks, the Department of Public Works has been using a screening machine to sift out usable dirt from the piles of waste.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2517Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTResidents will have a chance to comment on Mayor Ryan’s proposed Vacant Property Registration Ordinance at a public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 18th during the 6:30 PM City Council legislative session.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2520Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton and the Neighborhood Assemblies are hosting a sustainable development pot luck dinner Thursday, June 14th, from 6-8pm at the Broome County Library. The event follows the successful sustainability forum held in April, which was attended by more than 100 community members from the private, public and non-profit sectors.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2522Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Office of Economic Development and the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST) are hosting a regional historic development conference Thursday, June 14th from 9:45am to 4:15pm in the Decker Community Room at the Broome County Public Library. The conference will feature some of the State's foremost authorities - architects, preservationists, financial and building code experts - speaking on center city restoration and redevelopment efforts with a special focus on developing lesser-used upper floors of many historic 19th century buildings.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2523Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will host a news conference at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 14th to thank Security Mutual and its employees for their annual donation of flower baskets to beautify downtown. The conference will be held in front of the Security Mutual Building at the corner of Court and Exchange Streets.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2525Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton Economic Development Office and the “Binghamton – DOWNTOWN” (Main Street) Economic Restructuring Point Group will meet with Bill Ryan, a Community and Business Development Specialist affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Extension on Friday, June 15th an noon to discuss a self-guide to putting together a market analysis for downtown along with general tips and anecdotes about particular businesses that may be key to downtown revitalization.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2528Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan, joined by members of the Eastside Neighborhood Assembly, held a news conference today at 18 Ardsley Road to address summer road renovations that will take place throughout the City, from June – November, 2007. Road reconstruction has already begun on Ardsley Road.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2529Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe following is a press release from the New York State Preservation League announcing the presentation of a $7,500 grant to the City of Binghamton.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2530Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT"It's a conclusion Binghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan came to after examining the telecommunication industry and in his desire to support a progressive state franchising bill that will be a far better asset to communities across the state. He stands as a maverick among most municipal leaders, but he's right to ensure that the best bill is put forward."http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2533Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan announced plans this morning to launch a wireless network in downtown Binghamton as early as January 1, 2008. The City won a $58,000 Wi-Fi award from the New York State’s Wireless Communities Program, which is administered by the Empire State Development Corporation, to cover a one square mile area in the downtown core with a public-private wireless network.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2535Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton Fire department will begin training in Restore NY properties that are set to be demolished within the next few weeks. On Thursday, June 21st at 9:15 am, firefighters will carry out their first training at a Restore NY property: 15 Nash Street.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2536Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTCity officials gathered today at 17 Virgil Street on the North Side to observe the summer’s first of twenty-four scheduled demolitions of neighborhood blight. The rash of demolitions is part of the city’s $1,675,000 Restore NY grant, and will set the stage for meaningful development consistent with the administration’s “Healthy Neighborhoods” approach.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2538Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will hold a news conference on Monday, June 25th at 10am outside of Sall Stearns, Court St. with members of the Downtown Binghamton Business Association(DBBA), organizers of the 45th July Fest in Downtown. July Fest will take place on Court St. July 6th from 10am-9pm and on July 7th from 10am-6pm. The festival includes over 20 artists on the Court House lawn, over 40 craft vendors, Cruisin Buddies car show, and non stop family entertainment.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2539Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTAs part of the Binghamton PACT – healthy neighborhood initiative Binghamton University interns, the Binghamton Youth Bureau, and the City of Binghamton Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development are partnering with neighborhood residents and members of the Center City Neighborhood Assembly to organize a Columbus Park Block Party on Saturday, June 23rd 11am-6pm. The event will showcase the new Community Garden on Columbus Park East – as well as provide food, fun activities, entertainment, and an opportunity for community-building for local residents, youth, and the entire Center City area.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2540Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan was joined by members of his administration, Councilman Robert Weslar and First Ward Business Association members(FWBA) to host a ribbon cutting ceremony at Noon today to welcome the new car accessory business Audioman Inc. on 79 Glenwood Ave. Mayor Ryan cut the ceremonial ribbon with co-owners Jason Sutton and Rick Slouck. The new business was recently awarded a contract with Ignition Interlock, the only New York State certified producer of breath analyzers that are soldered into the vehicle's electrical systems for individuals who have lost driving privileges due to alcohol related arrests.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2542Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTPark Avenue will not be paved today and will remain open due to the inclement weather. The roadwork has been rescheduled for Monday, July 2nd. Notices will be sent out to residents.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2544Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton has completed most of the repair work from the June 2006 flood, though a few projects still remain outstanding.FEMA approved 17 of the 18 projects filed by the city (the sole rejection, Regency Hotel, is being appealed), with a projected total reimbursement of $489,727. Thus far, the City has received approximately $411,000 from FEMA.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2545Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTBroome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala and Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan will co-host a flood remembrance ceremony at 1:30pm today at Confluence Park. They will be joined by many local elected leaders and New York’s First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer. This event is open to the public.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2546Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan will hold a “traveling” news conference beginning in front of the new Binghamton University campus downtown on Friday, June 29th at 10am to unveil the ‘Action Atlas” map and website. Three Binghamton University students in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development started the project. The map features OCC and Broome Transit bus routes and various businesses in downtown student populated neighborhoods.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2547Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTA $498,000 environmental clean-up of a vacant property in the First Ward was completed earlier this month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with state and local representatives. The emergency clean-up traces back to a July 2006 inspection conducted by the Binghamton Fire Marshall’s Office after fielding calls of possible trespassing and vandalism at the E.H. Tichener Site, located at 45-79 Clinton Street.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2550Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTSafety Town, a national safety education program, sponsored by the Binghamton Parks & Recreation Department begins today at MacArthur Elementary School. The program is a 2 week, 20 hour safety program for children entering Kindergarten or First Grade. Children will participate in activities to learn topics such as pedestrian safety, animal safety, stranger danger, home and drug safety.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2552Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTMayor Matt Ryan welcomes Southern Tier native and accomplished artist, Christine Giammichele to the City Hall 2nd Floor Gallery on Friday, July 6th from 6-9pm for her First Friday display of “Endangered – Flora & Fauna”. Ms. Giammichele’s art work emphasizes the vital relationship between animals and their natural habitat, and exposes the devastating effects that damage to the environment has on many animals, often landing them on the endangered species list.http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/viewarticle.asp?a=2554Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Binghamton will host speaker Dr. Hank