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Town hall and public comments highlight split views on renaming Columbus Park
Summary
City council members and residents debated renaming Columbus Park at a town hall and during public comment, with supporters urging change and some residents opposing removal of Italian-American recognition.
Council members and residents debated whether to rename Columbus Park during a town hall and again in written and oral public comment at the City of Binghamton council meeting. Council Member Middleton summarized the town hall and residents including Lorraine Rogers submitted a written comment opposing the change.
At the council meeting, Council Member Middleton said the previous night's town hall produced a "very great discussion" about renaming Columbus Park and that the session showed the community cares about the issue.…
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