A fresh look from a Binghamtonian
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11/5/2020
I have had time to mull over the whole concept of if this area is good, bad, or otherwise, especially in a pandemic. So here it is from my point of view.
Yes. The area is not a big city, it is a small city. Is the economy booming? Currently no more here than anywhere else. It’s unfortunate, however, Binghamton was also just rated as a top city to move to, post-pandemic, in the Northeast. When the pandemic began, Binghamton showed a quicker recovery than several neighboring areas.
Now is a poor time to really put a ton of criticism on any city. If you hate the area, I imagine it’s been employment or weather- affected in nature, and I understand completely, but this is not a localized problem. This is happening in so many places around the county. Prior to the pandemic, Binghamton has been making many strides. I will also say, if crime has you worried, you don’t totally need to be. Of course crime is never desirable, but crime that does occur here is typically not a random act and is usually in a very specific section of town. Most of the area is fine and from my experience, quite beautiful. Bottom line: things happen anywhere. But unless you plan to live in the worst part of town (anywhere) you should fine.
Aly | Binghamton, NY