Gerald Smith

Two towers were built in Binghamton, one near the Kilmer Company building at the other at the Lackawanna Station, which still stands.

The authors of new books about Broome County’s connections to the Civil War and a transcontinental air race will be featured at a program on Dec. 12.

The arrival of Jews in the Binghamton area began with German immigrants during the mid-19th century. They first settled around Susquehanna Street.

Kroehler Manufacturing started in Binghamton in 1907 and became one of the nation’s most successful furniture firms. But it declined in the 1970’s.

Binghamton had a Family Bargain Center in the 1960’s. The chain was run by Harry Karl. To help sell shoes, he brought his wife here — Debbie Reynolds.

Goudey Station brought much-needed power to a fast-growing Binghamton area in the early 1900’s. But its history is rife with environmental issues.

Goudey Station brought much-needed power to a fast-growing Binghamton area in the early 1900’s. But its history is rife with environmental issues.

Reporter Charles Thomas Cunningham described life at Binghamton State Hospital in the early 20th century. He did that well, because he was a patient.

Perusing an old Binghamton city directory leads to some odd names for common jobs in the late 1800’s, such as “scavenger” and “intelligence officer.”

On Jan. 25, 1921, the new Port Dickinson Elementary School opened for grades one through eight. See how it’s changed over the years.

Shaquille O’Neal, retired basketball star and wannabe cop, was challenged by protesters at the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, May 12, 2013. ( O’Neal wasn’t present.) (video 9m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfwDWlLZE5s&feature=