MY TOWN A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE magazine Issue March 2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day Broome County

Binghamton's Parade Day brought to you by the Hibernian Parade Committee

Sat, March 4th, 2023

Hillcrest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sun, March 5th, 2023

Come enjoy the fun and all the celebrations around town!

Saturday March4th

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Hibernian Parade Committee of Broome Inc. Parade Day Event Schedule

Saturday March 4th

Mass at St. Mary's Church 11:30am

Saint Patrick's Parade 1:30pm

AOH Hall 2pm - 10pm

Seton Catholic Central ( Post Parade Party ) 1pm - 6pm

Throughout the year you'll always find some great local events at many of our local clubs, organizations, churches, schools and even first responder entities like our fire department bbq's and pancake breakfasts. They're always a great place to get together with friends while helping to support so many great causes. So pick up your calendars and take up the search to see what festivities may be taking place around you. Maybe we'll see you there!

We stopped by our VFW Post 478 to see some of our friends tonight. It's always a good time to come here but tonight the Post was also celebrating Diane's Birthday with the Lone Ryderz Band in roll call. These folks are always welcoming to everyone and quick to lend a smile. Just good people who share a love for country and a heart big enough to share with all who walk thru their doors.

This Spring and Saint Patrick’s you’ll find many ways to celebrate right here in Broome County. Looking for a great parade? You need look no further than right here in Binghamton and Hillcrest. Maybe you’re in the mood for a good race. How about the St. Patrick’s Day 4-miler. Maybe you’re in the mood to take in a traditional holiday meal or listen to some Irish music, well there’s no shortage of great Irish Restaurants and Pubs in the area not to mention all the other establishments which will also share in the celebration. Another great venue to catch is Broadway in Binghamton’s "Cat's" & "On Your Feet" and The Binghamton Philharmonic's "Pops At The Forum". And in the event you’d like to just enjoy the holiday at home with family and friends there’s always some great St. Patrick’s classic movies to watch like our favorites The Quiet Man and Darby O’Gill and the Little People. You can even try making an old Irish recipe for dinner. With every holiday there is no limit to what the area offers, so have fun, be safe, and may this

Old Irish Proverb find you.

May you always be blessed with walls for the wind a roof for the rain a warm cup of tea by the fire laughter to cheer you those you love near you and all that your heart may desire

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

The Well Dressed Man ~ 1890

Open a New York newspaper or magazine in 1890 and you may have seen ads for the latest men's fashions for the spring and summer (above) just as we do today. As old photos and even some rare videos from the period can still give testament to, you were sure to see men dressed to what their means could afford to look their best in any social setting. A suit coat, vest and tie were the norm for even a trip downtown or to the park. And of course, there was one item of fashion that no man could be without, their hat, of which there were many popular choices from derbies and bowlers to soft caps and even the top hat of Abraham Lincoln fame. Moving forward, from decade to decade we've seen the change in fashions and the return of others. But the one thing that has always remained is the desire to look our best. A trait that for decades, one of our favorite stores, Sall-Stearns, has been helping men in the community with starting with our first suits in our youth and on thru the years for any occasion and need. No this is not an advertisement, just a thank you to Ron Sall for all he, his family, and staff have brought to us from generation to generation.

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Did You Know?

Mar 1 National Dadgum That's Good Day

Mar 2 National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)

Mar 3 National Anthem Day

Mar 4 National Hug a G.I. Day

Mar 5 National Cheese Doodle Day

Mar 6 National Oreo Cookie Day

Mar 7 National Flap Jack Day

Mar 8 National Peanut Cluster Day

Mar 9 National Meatball Day

Mar 10 National Mario Day

Mar 11 National Johnny Appleseed Day

Mar 12 National Daylight Savings Day

Mar 13 National Good Samaritan day

Mar 14 National Potato Chip Day

Mar 15 National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day

Mar 16 National Everything You Do Is Right Day

Mar 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day

Mar 18 National Sloppy Joe Day

Mar 19 National Certified Nurses Day

Mar 20 The First Day Of Spring

Mar 21 National Common Courtesy Day

Mar 22 National Goof Off Day

Mar 23 National Puppy Day

Mar 24 National Cocktail Day

Mar 25 National Medal Of Honor Day

Mar 26 National Spinach Day

Mar 27 National Joe Day

Mar 28 National Black Forest Cake Day

Mar 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Mar 30 National Take A Walk In The Park Day

Mar 31 National Prom Day (Share your Prom Photos)

There are sure to be some National Holidays here that you may not have known about. Make the most of every day.

BROOME COUNTY ARTISTS ATTENTION:

Broome County Office of Emergency Services is looking to adopt a mascot to help us teach the community about the importance of safety and preparedness.

CONTEST DATES:FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - MARCH 17, 2023

CONTEST DATES:FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - MARCH 17, 2023

GRAND PRIZE!!!!!

Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2 at 2023 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally, a Family 4 Pack of tickets to the concert events, as well as VIP onsite parking for all three days.

HOW TO ENTER:

Download an Official OES Mascot Art Contest Entry Form or pick up from the following locations: Library: 185 Court St. Binghamton, NY Public Safety: 153 Lt Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, NY County O ice Building: 60 Hawley St. Binghamton, NY Health Department: 225 Front St, Binghamton, NY

Create your new OES Mascot

Fill out the entry form, complete with an introduction

Fax, email, or send your entry via USPS

Email: EOC@Co.Broome.NY.US

Fax: 607-778-1150

AND THE WINNER IS.....

OES will narrow the entries down to the top 5, then it will be open to the public to help us select our next Mascot. If necessary, OES will digitalize the winning mascot and introduce them during National Telecommunicators Appreciation Week in April.

RULES:

Open to all Broome County Residents, of any age. Accepted Mediums: Paintings, Drawings, and Computer-generated art. Up to TWO submissions per person. Once you have submitted an entry, you CANNOT revoke permission. OES may use this entry for any and all promotional purposes including but not limited to promotional materials, social media posts, etc.

A Mother's Love

When it comes to a mother's love for her children there are few obstacles that could deter her from providing for her child in so many ways, creating memories that last a lifetime. There's a strength and determination within, which she lends with the appearance of ease every day. In a moment frozen in time in the early 1900's we see here a Binghamton mother on the frozen water of the Chenango. It may be that errands need to be done and the river needs to be crossed, or simply that there is no snow and she wants her daughter to enjoy a sled ride. But in either case the accompanying objective is clear. No matter what the difficulty is, she will create a special time for her daughter where none existed, no matter what the obstacle.

It doesn't take much to recall special moments in our lives. Sometimes just seeing an old photo from years gone by can bring back a lot of fond memories. So if you love our history, nostalgia and antiques as much as we do, why not visit one of our great antique stores and take a trip down memory lane.

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Celebrating the Birthdays of so many great stars who have brought us endless hours of thrills, romance & laughs on the big screen and TV. Happy Birthday All!

Kurt Russell Mar 17, 1951

Diana Ross Mar 26, 1944

Christopher Walken Mar 31, 1943

Warren Beatty Mar 30, 1937

Alan Arkin Mar 26, 1934

Spike Lee Mar 20, 1957

Mathew Broderick Mar 21, 1962

Rob Lowe Mar 17, 1964 Reese Witherspoon Mar 22, 1976

Glenn Close Mar 19, 1947

Michael Caine Mar 14, 1933 Blame It On Rio

Liza Minnelli Mar 12, 1946 Caberet/Arthur

Shirley Jones Mar 31, 1934 Oklahoma!

Ron Haggerty (rt) Mar 9, 1932 Sky King

Lana Wood Mar 1, 1946 Diamonds Are Forever

Eddie Hodges Mar 5, 1947 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Joyce Van Patten Mar 9, 1934 The Good Guys

Ziva Rodan Mar 2, 1933 Pharoah's Curse

William Shatner Mar 22, 1931 Star Trek

Joby Baker Mar 26, 1934 The Wackiest Ship in the Navy

Ron Howard Mar 1, 1954 The Andy Griffith Show

Harry Belafonte Mar 1, 1927 Island In The Sun

Crystal Mar 14, 1948

Bruce Willis Mar 19 , 1955

Peggy Dow Mar 18, 1928 Harvey &

Liza Minnelli

In MGM’s musical “In The Good Old Summertime”, the closing scene shows Hollywood legends Judy Garland and Van Johnson with their young daughter. There was something very special about this scene however other than the closing of a great movie. The 3 year old girl in the movie was in real life Judy’s daughter, Liza May Minnelli, making her first ever screen appearance. A special moment for Judy and a first glimpse to audiences of a great star to come in years to be. Liza Minnelli, is one of only 16 performers to have received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards to which can be added numerous awards and nominations for Golden Globes, the Theatre World Award, Bafta, and also the Sant Jordi and David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actress. She has even been awarded the title of a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. If there was ever a star born who's talent, energy and hard work had no limits, Liza was truly that person. Liza was born in L.A. to actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. The resemblance between Liza and her mother is unmistakable from the same smile, eyes and even laugh. To watch them in early years perform together is nothing short of magic.

As a young girl Liza appeared on many Tv shows and specials and even danced and sang with Gene Kelly on his first Tv Special. Before she was 20 she was performing in night clubs in Vegas, LA, NY and Chicago and won a Tony on Broadway for her role in Flora The Red Menace. She went on to star in other stage productions, her own tv specials, award winning movies like Cabaret and Arthur, and to perform at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and even The London Coliseum for the Royal Variety Performance with then Prince and now King Charles in Attendance. She’s shared the stage with other greats like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Jackson and appeared on tv favorites like Laugh In and The Ed Sullivan Show. She’s recorded hit albums, danced, choreographed and devoted herself to many charities. Her accomplishments and performances have spanned decades and are as long as the many friends and fans she has made along the way. For me my favorite performance of hers is to see her sing the song her mother made famous around the world, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Within her as she sings this timeless song you see the girl, young woman and the star she has become, and you'll also see in Liza her mother in every note and emotion. It will pull at your heart bringing back so many memories. Happy Birthday Liza!

Tunnel to Towers

American Legion

VFW & USO

"Ann-Margret and a Vietnam Veteran"

Live Entertainment

Always Check the Venue for information pertaining to dates, times and rules and policies.

Mar 1 Wed

Broadway In Binghamton presents:

Cats @ The Forum

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ Night Cap

Mar 2 Thu

Broadway In Binghamton presents:

Cats @ The Forum

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Virgil Cain @ McGirks

Open Mic @ Watermans

Mar 3 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Karaoke @ Night Cap

Randy McStein @ Ransom Steele

Splash @ Tioga Downs

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Dolans @ Crooked Mouth

Mar 4 Sat

Trouble Brewing @ J’s Tavern

The Shambles @ Irish Kevins

Brommitments @ Thirstys

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Kilrush @ McGirks

Virgil Cain @ Tioga Downs

Plus so many venues... Please check your favorite places for all the festivities

Mar 5 Sun

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Mar 6 Mon

Open Mic @ Kellys

Mar 8 Wed

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ Night Cap

Mar 9 Thu

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Greg Neff @ McGirks

Open Mic @ Watermans

Mar 10 Fri

Karaoke @ Night Cap

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Messy Truth @ Kellys

Greg Neff @ Nips

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Mar 11 Sat

Wings @ BU Ousterhout

L’Bonti @ Tioga Downs

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Mar 12 Sun

Tic Tic Boom @ Cider Mill

Mar 15 Wed

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ Night Cap

Mar 16 Thu

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Live Music @ Beer Thirty

Open Mic @ Watermans

Mar 17 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Karaoke @ Night Cap

The Shambles @ McGirks

Caviar and Grits @ Atomic Toms

Rooster @ Post 1645

Comedy @ Binghamton Elks

Wild Car @ Irish Kevins

Railway Express @ JC Elks

Storm Front @ Seebers

Mar 18 Sat

Rick Hine @ Madrona

Comedy @ Am Leg Post 1645

Irish Hooley @ Cider Mill

Mar 19 Sun

Old Time Music @ Abels

Mar 21 Tue

Broadway In Binghamton presents: On Your Feet @ The Forum

Mar 22 Wed

Broadway In Binghamton presents: On Your Feet @ The Forum

Open Mic @ Night Cap

Bands @ The Beef

Mar 23 Thu

Open Mic @ J’s Tavern

Open Mic @ Watermans

Mar 24 Fri

Karaoke @ Night Cap

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Eddie & Bird Dog @ Abels

Mar 25 Sat

Binghamton Philharmonic Presents:

Pops At The Forum

Patrick Young @ Madrona

Devon Lawton @ Touch of Texas

Mar 26 Sun

Opera @ BU Chamber Hall

Mar 29 Wed

Bands @ The Beef

Open Mic @ The Night Cap

Scott Bradlee @ BU Osterhout

Mar 30 Thu

Open Mi c @ J’s Tavern

Open Mic @ Watermans

The Sound of Music @ EPAC

Mar 31 Fri

Karaoke @ J’s Tavern

Karaoke @ Night Cap

The Sound of Music @ EPAC

Home Brew @ South City

Wreckless Marci @ Tioga Downs

The Cher Show @ Tioga Downs

Be sure to check all your favorite venues for upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations and please remember to be safe.

What’s Happening

Mar 3

Lentin Fish Dinners

~ St. Patrick

Mar 4

Vestal Bicentennial Antique

Appraisal Event

~ Our Lady of Sorrows, Vestal

Parade Day

~ Downtown Binghamton

Post Parade Parties:

~ Seton Catholic Central, J's Tavern, The Beef, Irish Kevins, Kelly's, Mc-

Girks, St. Patricks, Brass Rail, Post 80, Beer Thirty & so many others...

Mar 5

Hillcrest St. Patrick's Day Parade

~ Chenango St

Mar 10

TCRC Annual Dinner

~ Atrio Banquet Hall Endwell

Mar 11

St. Patrick's Day 4 Miler

~ St. Patrick's Church

Binghamton Train Show

~ American Legion Post 1645

Mar 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day

Mar 18

Easter Bunny Pictures

~ Tractor Supply Co.

Mar 19

50th Running of The Forks XV

~ Chenango Forks HS / Bus Garage

Home Made Gnocchi Dinner

~ St Mary's

The Wedding Market

~ Kilmer Mansion

Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser

~ Vestal Elks

Mar 24

Flashlight Tour

~ Phelps Mansion

Mar 25

Binghamton On Tap

~ Arena

Trail Adventures

~ Bing Univ Nature Preserve

Bing. Ballroom Dance

~ MacArthur

Mar 26

Spring Vendor Sip & Shop

~ Touch of Texas

Mar 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day

As with all events please check dates, times and safety requirements with the venue ahead of time. Stay safe & have fun!

TALENT The Binghamton Crosby’s

In 1982 a Binghamton singing group sensation, The Binghamton Crosby’s, took to the stage for the first time selling out their very first show. Now celebrating their 40th Anniversary, they’ve been entertaining guests and winning competitions for years with their remarkable a cappella sound.

You can always catch them performing throughout the area, but these singers have also performed at universities in the northeast, at primary and secondary schools across the state, and on the incredible stages of Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center and even the Beacon Theater on Broadway. To their list of credits they’ve made the finals of the ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A-Cappella) competition four times, one of the highest totals among a cappella groups nationwide while taking home honors such as Best Album, Best Soloist, Best Arrangement and Best Choreography. And in 2003 they won the competition !!! If you’ve seen Pitch Perfect, it’s the real-life version of the competition that was depicted in the movie.

These guys are really great performers, but they will tell you they’re just regular college students who like to sing and have fun. Typically each singer is only in the group for 4 years as you have to be enrolled at SUNY Binghamton to be a member. If you want to join their ranks, you’re in luck, they hold auditions every semester. And whether you want to be on stage with them or in the audience watching them, make sure you go see them, and congratulate them on an amazing 40 years !!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Beef Restaurant & Pub

For the Love of Beef & the perfectly poured Guinness. Stop in and make a friend. Live Music every Wednesday!

62 Leroy Street. Bing, 729-2333

Clinton Street Cafe

A Great American Cafe serving Breakfast and Lunch - Come in for the BEST Sausage Gravy anywhere!!

52 Clinton St. Bing. 724-9927

The Dugout Sports Bar

An infusion of great food, drinks & sports with 20+ HDTVs, pool tables, foosball, darts & outdoor tiki bar with live entertainment! 6125 State Route 434, Apalachin, 625-3188

J's Tavern

There's a new place in town on Conklin Ave. Come in and enjoy great food & drinks at a price you can afford. Live Bands, Karaoke, Open Mic... we got it all. 209-301 Conklin Ave Bing. 217-5505

Madrona Tasting Room

MADRONA TASTING ROOM

Come experience all the flavors of a state wide tasting tour, along with a very unique gift shop, live entertainment & much more. 248 County Rd 1, Chen Forks, 204-0814

The Night Cap Bar & Grill

Your Neighborhood Bar for Good Food, Inexpensive Drinks, Karaoke on Fridays and Live Entertainment. Come try our wings and stay for the fun.

71 Lake Street Avenue, Bing. 238-7448

Phil's Phil's Chicken House

You're going to love our Amazing Rotisserie Chicken BBQ. est1965. Take out or Curbside Tue- Sun. Famous catering! & Don't forget our fresh baked pies.

1208 Union Ctr Main Highway Endicott 748-6855

The Park Diner & Restaurant

It's all about family! Come in and see why generations have made this their stop for great food and sharing great times.

119 Conklin Ave Bing. 722-9840

Did You Know?

Your New Year's Resolution a couple of months back may have been to budget your money better this year, just as it has been for so many others in the years before. Let's take a look at your day if it were a hundred years ago in the triple cities in March of 1923 and how much things cost back then. Well its morning and you're starting your day with a nice cup of coffee, a couple of eggs, toast and a bowl of cereal while you read the paper. A pound of coffee in 1923 would cost you about 25 cents/lb from the Public Market on Clinton Street. Eggs are just 43 cents for 2 dozen at the Mohican on Chenango, and a box of Corn Flakes from McKinney and Co. was another 7 cents. You probably even made your own

bread and why not, a 24 lb sack was just about a buck. You could find all these specials in the Binghamton Press which back then was also just 3 cents.

Now its off to work in your new 1923 Buick Roadster which you purchased for $865 from The New York Sales Company on 34 State Street. You can afford it. You have a nice job here in Binghamton and in 1923 the average salary is about $62 a week.

Now its lunchtime and you're off to the Carlton for their 50 cent Lunch Special.

While dining you here a couple of guys in the next booth talking about AT&T stock at $125 a share. You'll have to think about that one. That's two weeks pay for just one share.

Well back to work and then home again with a quick stop at the Mohican for a Porter House Steak to take home. And why not at only 32 cents a pound. The evening is looking pretty good as you pull in the driveway of the 5 room house you rent on Leroy St which runs you $75 a month.

After dinner maybe you'll hit the Stone Opera House for a live theatrical performance. Balcony seats are on sale for 50 cents. Or maybe, just maybe, you'll sit on the porch and talk with friends about what things might cost in 100 years.