The Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame is excited when Carl Banks comes to speak at the Hall of Fame dinner. They will also induct the Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Although not as popular of a response to “Where are we going?” these days as when we were kids, most people have heard the reply “To Timbuctoo!” Did you know Timbuctoo WAS a real place and it WAS located here in New York?
In the 1960s, a picturesque valley nestled in Upstate New York was demolished. Nearby villages were flooded, and their inhabitants were forcibly displaced.
Binghamton may be known now for being a university town. However, the city's rich history is often unknown to many, including its role in the Underground Railroad.