I like to hear your opinion on a variety of topics. That's why from time to time, you will see me ask a question on social media to find out what your thoughts are on any particular topic.

Recently, I asked, "What former Binghamton area business do you think should make a comeback." More of what do you miss the most, even if it's impossible, what would you like to see still be in business in our community?

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Well, as always, I received a mountain of answers. Thanks!  Here are some business names mentioned by our listeners. Do you miss these long-gone businesses as well?

Nikki R. misses our local Drive-Ins. Does anyone want to open one up?

An vacant drive in movie theatre and its vintage speaker.
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Vincent S. misses Sharkey's. Me too, Vincent.

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Bob Joseph/ WNBF News
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Gigi M. & Anthony F. would like to see the Eclipse/Esprit nightclub return. Those times were a lot of fun back in the day!

Former Eclipse Nightclub
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Mary C. misses the Bull's Head Restaurant along with El Cholo, and the Vestal Steak House with peanuts on the floor. Lots of people mentioned the Vestal Steak House.

Bull's Head
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Brian W. would like to see Unicorn Electronics make a comeback. Me too, Brian, That's where I bought a lot of my electronics over the years.

Unicorn Electronics
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Yvonne D. would like a Friendly's back. I loved the Fishamagig sandwich!

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Kathy Whyte/ WNBF News
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Toby L. would love to see the return of the Five Mile Point Speedway.

Five Mile Point Speedway
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John S. mentioned Kmart. There's only one left in mainland USA.

Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News
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Several people mentioned that they missed the Number 5 Restaurant.

Number 5 Restaurant
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Red's Kettle Inn is also missed by many.

Red's Kettle Inn
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The original Old World Deli had its fans. Me included.

Old World Deli
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Wow. A lot of responses! Here are some of the many other mentions those in our community miss, and would love to have the business still here. Do you remember/miss these long-gone local businesses?

  • Sissons
  • Grovers Pig Stand
  • Norman's Supermarket
    McLean's
  • El Cholo/Delgado's
  • Old Country Buffet
  • Theo's
  • Yesterday's
  • J&J Fish Store
  • Uncle Tony's
    Pancho's Pit
  • Radio Shack
  • Retsina Greek Restaurant
  • Art Theater
    Bradlee's
  • Ponderosa
  • Tzer's
  • El Choco
  • Coconut's
  • Cameo Theatre
  • The Bon-Ton
  • Cyber Cafe
  • Pino's
  • Christie's Steakhouse & Grill
  • The Argo
  • Grande Vestal Ave location
  • South Side Mug and Keg
  • Northgate Speedway
  • The Villa
  • Zopp's
  • Old Country Buffet
  • Sugarman's
  • Philadelphia Sales
  • Ames
  • Mama Lena's
  • Champion Outlet
  • KB Toys
  • Toys R US
  • Tally Ho Restaurant
  • Star Auto 24
  • Acme Market
  • Pier One Imports
  • Loblaw's
  • Sear's
  • Lanes
  • Victory Market
    Scotch and Sirloin
  • Carmello's
  • Maxwell's on Court Street
  • Chi Chi's
  • Woolworth's
  • Service Merchandise
  • Prontos Restaurant
  • Pat Mitchell’s Ice Cream
  • The Rustic Tavern
  • Fashion Bug
  • Giant Food Markets
  • Hooters
  • Grandway
  • Vestal Hills CC
  • Fowler's
  • Bradlee's
  • Moreys
  • Mohican Market
  • Roaring Fork
  • Fuddruckers
  • Montgomery Ward
  • Niko's

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