Binghamton's Arena has officially changed its name.  The new name will officially be known as the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena.

"We are excited to see the new signs go up and to officially start our partnership with the Maines family," says Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. "This Arena serves as a memorial to our Veterans and what better way to show that than to name it after a local Veteran."

"This is an honor for our father who fought for our country.  He would have been so proud to have his name associated with the Veterans Memorial Arena.  His devotion to the military and veterans makes this an especially heart warming event," stated David and William Maines in a recent press conference.

As part of the 5 year agreement, which could be extended an additional 15 years, the Maines family is paying the County $75,000 per year for the life of the agreement.

Broome County retains operations and maintenance for the building.

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