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Council accepts $211,065.65 Broome County grant to improve alley at 195 State Street for Art Deco District
Summary
The city accepted a Broome County grant of $211,065.65 to make improvements to an alley adjacent to Crowbar at 195 State Street, intended to enhance the Art Deco District; council members said the funds could be returned to the county if a lease or purchase cannot be completed.
The Binghamton City Council voted unanimously on May 21 to accept a Broome County grant of $211,065.65 for improvements to an alley next to Crowbar, identified as 195 State Street, with the stated purpose of adding to the Art Deco District.
Council member Hotchkiss moved the ordinance to accept the grant and members said the money is intended for improvements to the alleyway. Council discussion noted that earlier conversations considered purchasing the alley to make it public, but that outcome was not included in the ordinance; if the city cannot secure a lease or other agreement to use the alley, council members said the money could be returned to the county.
Council held the item over earlier to allow questions about remaining funds from the Greater Binghamton Fund; one council member said he had met with county and state officials and had his questions answered prior to the vote. The roll call returned 6 yeas, 0 nays, with one member absent.
Council members described the project as a streetscape improvement to augment the Art Deco District and said additional public‑private coordination may follow as design and implementation proceed.
