Binghamton wins $10 million revitalization grant
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The City of Binghamton has won a significant grant to give new life to the community.
On Thursday, New York's Secretary of State Walter Mosley announced that Binghamton is a winner of $10 million in the 8th round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
The city plans to focus the funding on the historic First Ward which is centered around Clinton Street.
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