demolitions

Broome County and Binghamton officials say they are joining forces in an effort to remove more abandoned houses in the city.

Several vacant, rundown building on Binghamton's North Side are being removed under an initiative overseen by the Broome County Land Bank Corporation.

Eight additional blighted structures are to be torn down across the city of Binghamton. Mayor Richard David said LCP Group of Vestal will be paid about $172,000 for the demolition work. The contract was awarded to the company late last month...

Another round of demolition work has started in an ongoing effort to remove abandoned buildings in Binghamton. Mayor Richard David says residents of all city neighborhoods have expressed concern about the effect blighted properties are having...

The city of Binghamton will spend more than $200,000 to tear down several more empty buildings. City council has authorized the demolition of five properties. The work is expected to get underway later this month. It likely will take about three weeks to complete...