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| style="text-align:left" | Johnson Broadcasting Company▼
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| [[MyNetworkTV|MNTV]]
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| style="text-align:left" | [[Mission Broadcasting]]
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| [[WBNG-TV|WBNG]]
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| [[CBS]]
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| style="text-align:left" | [[The CW]] ''(formerly cable-only "[[WBNG-DT2|WBXI]]")''<br>[[MeTV]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[GraniteGray Broadcasting CorporationTelevision]]
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| [[WBGH-CACD]]
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| [[NBC]]
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| style="text-align:left" | [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] ''([[WIVT]] HD simulcast)''
| style="text-align:left" | [[Nexstar BroadcastingMedia Group]]
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| [[WIVT]]
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| [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| 34.2<br>34.3<br>34.4
| style="text-align:left" | [[NBC]] ''([[WBGH-CACD]] HD simulcast)''<br>[[Laff (TV network)|Laff]]<br>[[Escape (TV network)|Escape]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Nexstar BroadcastingMedia Group]]
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| [[WICZ-TV|WICZ]]
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| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
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| style="text-align:left" | [[MyNetworkTV|MNTV]] ''([[WBPN-LP]] simulcast)''<br>[[Ion Television]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[MissionImagicomm BroadcastingCommunications]]
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| [[WSKG-TV|WSKG]]
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| [[PBS]]
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| style="text-align:left" | [[WorldPBS Kids]]<br>[[Create (TV channel)|WorldCreate]]<br>[[CreateWorld (TV channel)|CreateWorld]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[WSKG Public Telecommunications Council]]
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There are also two local cable stations in Binghamton, both carried by [[TimeCharter Warner CableCommunications]]. (doing business as Charter Spectrum). [[YNNSpectrum News Central New York]] broadcasts 24-hour local [[United States cable news|cable news]] programming, and [[Time Warner CableSpectrum Sports Channel (New York)|Time Warner CableSpectrum Sports]] provides [[regional sports network|regional sports]] programming,. with bothBoth channels originatingoriginate from [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]]., but maintain distinct feeds for the Binghamton market. Binghamton falls under the regional broadcasting market of the [[YES Network]], [[MSG (TV channel)|MSG]], and [[SportsNet New York]].
 
==Radio stations==
As of 2021, Nielsen ranks Binghamton as the [[United States]]' 187th194th largest [[Designated market area|radio market]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Radio Market Survey Population, Rankings & Information - FallSpring 20142021|url=httphttps://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/damuploads/corporatesites/us3/en2021/docs/nielsen-audio05/market_populations_and_rankings_2014bluebook_sp21.pdf|publisher=[[Nielsen Company]]|accessdate=1112 SeptemberAugust 20142021|year=20142021}}</ref>
 
===FM===
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| [[NPR]]
| [[Public radio]] ([[Classical music|classical]]/news)
| [[WSKG Public Telecommunications Council]]
| style="text-align:right" | 11,500
| [[Binghamton, New York|Binghamton]]
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| [[NPR]]
| [[Public radio]] ([[jazz]]/news)
| [[WSKG Public Telecommunications Council]]
| style="text-align:right" | 3,500
| [[Binghamton, New York|Binghamton]]
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| style="text-align:center" | [[WINR|W245BV]]
| style="text-align:center" | 96.9
| ''OldiesUS 96.9''<br/>[[AP Radio]]<br/>[[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]<br/>[[Premiere Radio Networks]]
| [[OldiesClassic Country]]<br/>''simulcast of [[WINR]]''
| [[iHeartMedia]]
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| style="text-align:center" | 101.7
| ''Magic 101.7''
| [[Adult Rock]]
| [[Hot adult contemporary|Hot AC]]
| [[GM Broadcasting]]
| style="text-align:right" | 5806,000
| [[BinghamtonJohnson City, New York|BinghamtonJohnson City]]▼
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▲| style="text-align:leftcenter" | Johnson[[WLTB]] Broadcasting CompanyHD2
▲| style="text-align:leftcenter" | 102.5
| ''102.5 The Vault''
| [[Classic Hits]]
| [[GM Broadcasting]]
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| [[Johnson City, New York|Johnson City]]
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| style="text-align:center" | [[WWYL]]
| style="text-align:center" | 104.1
| ''WildKiss 104.1''
| [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]
| [[Townsquare Media]]
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| style="text-align:center" | [[WINR]]
| style="text-align:center" | 680
| ''OldiesUS 96.9''<br/>[[AP Radio]]<br/>[[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]<br/>[[Premiere Radio Networks]]
| [[OldiesClassic Country]]
| [[iHeartMedia]]
| style="text-align:right" | 5,000
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| [[Owego, New York|Owego]]
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| style="text-align:center" | [[WYOS]]
| style="text-align:center" | 1360
| ''ESPN Radio 1360''<br/>[[ESPN Radio]]
| [[Sports radio|Sports]]
| [[Townsquare Media]]
| style="text-align:right" | 5,000
| style="text-align:right" | 500
▲| [[Binghamton, New York|Binghamton]]
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| style="text-align:center" | [[WENE]]
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===Commercial===
* ''[[Press & Sun-Bulletin]]'' (daily)▼
* ''Greater Binghamton Business Journal'' (weekly)
▲* ''[[Press & Sun-Bulletin]]'' (daily)
* ''Southern Tier Business News'' (monthly)
 
===Non-commercial===
* ''The Bridge'' ([[Independent Media Center]] affiliate, online)
* ''Binghamton Review'' ([[Binghamton University]] student newspaper, biweekly)
* ''[[Pipe Dream (newspaper)|Pipe Dream]]'' ([[Binghamton University]] student newspaper, twice weekly)
* ''Triple Cities Carousel'' (arts news, monthly)
* ''TheWhat's BridgeGoin' On Binghamton'' ([[Independent Mediaarts, Center]]entertainment, affiliateweekly, online)
* ''What's Goin' On Binghamton'' (Arts, Entertainment, weekly. online)
 
==Binghamton in filmpopular and televisionmedia==
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* ''[[Night Gallery]]'' – [[Rod Serling]]'s home address in Binghamton was used in the episode "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar." Serling was famously fond of the city and based the ''Twilight Zone'' episode "[[Walking Distance]]" on the carousel near his childhood home. A plaque placed in the ground near the carousel commemorates this and there is a plaque commemorating Serling in front of the Binghamton High School on Main Street. In the "Twilight Zone" episode "Mirror Image," Paul Grinstead is from Binghamton (https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0734590/; episode watched and confirmed by editor).
* The song "[[Ragged Old Flag (song)|Ragged Old Flag]]" was written by Johnny Cash when he was in Binghamton for a concert in 1974.<ref>{{cite AV media | title=Johnny Cash interview by Ralph Emery | medium=Television production | url=https://www.facebook.com/rand.nowell/videos/10211668827706390/}}</ref> The song references a flag in the courthouse square, which was likely inspired by the [[Broome County Courthouse]] square.
* ''[[Liebestraum (film)|Liebestraum]]'' – This motion picture was filmed in many locations in and around Binghamton, in particular utilizing the Perry Block, a building with a cast-iron facade. Binghamton has one of the last remaining examples of such architecture downtown.
* [[Inside Deep Throat]]
* ''[[Inside Deep Throat]]''
* ''[[Death Wish 3]]'' - Paul Kersey's girlfriend's sister is from Binghamton.
* ''[[Rounders (film)|Rounders]]'' - A poker game is played here, not filmed here.
* ''[[Mystery Alaska]]'' - At the end of the movie, it is stated by a character says, "I'm not going to the New York Rangers right away. They're sending me to Binghamton, which is like the AHL."
*''[[The Sopranos]]'' – In season six, Christopher Moltisanti's mistress is from Binghamton.
*''[[X-Files]]'' – In season 2, the episode "Colony", Mulder and Scully briefly track a killer through Binghamton, stopping at the fictional "''Globe and Mail"'' local newspaper office. Also, inIn season 9, Monica Reyes' new Georgetown apartment address of 67 Bennett Avenue was actually Rod Serling's home address in Binghamton.
* ''[[7th Heaven (TV series)|7th Heaven]]'' - Binghamton is mentioned by the Reverend when a visitor comes to town. He says "Binghamton…myBinghamton… my Binghamton?"
*''[[The King of Queens]]'' - In the episode "Tube Stakes", Carrie is askingasks Arthur if he remembers a college guy she used to date when she was 16 and Arthur responds, "Oh, yes. Russell from SUNY Binghamton." Also, Victor Williams, who plays Deacon on the show, graduated from Binghamton University in 92'1992.
*''[[Law & Order franchise|Law & Order]]'' – MentionedBinghamton is mentioned and shown in various episodes of all the ''Law & Order'' shows.
*''[[Pardon Thethe Interruption]]'' – Tony Kornhiser went to Binghamton University and is often heard mentioningmentions the school's basketball team.
* A scene in an episode of ''[[Seinfeld]]'' was takenshot in Downtown Binghamton (yet to be verified by a credible source).
*The pregame fight in ''[[SlapshotSlap Shot (film)|Slap Shot]]'' – The fictional Broome County Blades are from Binghamton. The pregame fight is based on a real story that took place on January 16, 1975 in Binghamton, NY when the [[Syracuse Blazers]] and [[Broome Dusters]] had a 30-minute pregame brawl.
*The music video for the latest single from [[Taylor Swift]]'s was filmed in Binghamton. The song is entitled ''"[[Back to December]]''" was filmed in Binghamton.
*A large portion of the international web series ''[[Pioneer One]]'' was filmed in Binghamton.
* ''[[Alphas]]'' - Numerous episodes reference Binghamton as the place where dangerous Alphas are sent.
* ''[[The Office (U.S. TV series)|The Office]]'' - The episode "[[Turf War (The Office)|Turf War]]" focuses on the closing of the Binghamton branch of Sabre. Jim, Andy, and Dwight visit a Binghamton business to woo them as a potential client.<ref name="av">{{cite web|last=McNutt|first=Myles|title=Turf War|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/turf-war,72893/|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|accessdate=4 May 2012|date=4 May 2012}}</ref>
* ''[[Family Guy]]'' - In the episode "[[Valentine's Day in Quahog]]", Peter gets a call fromtells his ex-girlfriend and he tells herthat he will meet her in Binghamton for a Fine Young Cannibals concert.
* ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]'' - In the episode "Fear", Conrad mentions sending Victoria to an office in Binghamton to "christen a landfill".
* ''[[What We Do in the Shadows (TV series)|What We Do in the Shadows]]'' - In the episode "Freddie", Laszlo takes Baby Colin to perform in Binghamton when there's a contract dispute with them and Nadja.
* ''[[The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel]]'' - In the episode "Susan", Midge mentions that the trash collector suit that she's wearing belongs to a man who is hiding out in Binghamton.
 
==Binghamton in books==
*''A History of the Binghamton Slovaks'', by Imrich Mazar: A chronicle of one of Binghamton's largest ethnic populations.
*''From Vision to Excellence: A Popular History of Binghamton University'', by Karen T. Hammond: Although Hammond's book focuses on the [[State University of New York|SUNY]] campus, it also provides interesting information on the city of Binghamton.
*''Binghamton (Images of America)'', by Ed Aswad and Suzanne M. Meredith: A photographic history. There are several companion books dealing with [[IBM]], [[Endicott, New York|Endicott]], [[Johnson City, New York|Johnson City]], and [[baseball]] and [[ice hockey|hockey]] in [[Broome County]].
*''A Mind of Summer'', by Erik Grayson: Includes ''"Tales of Three Cities''", a short oral history of the greater Binghamton area.
*''Diary of a Binghamton boy in the 1860s'', by Morris Treadwell: Early Binghamton through the eyes of a young boy.
*[http://www.victorianpride.com/ "''Victorian Pride – Forgotten Songs of Central New York"]'', by Diane Janowski, New York History Review Press.: Includes 5 songs written in, or about Binghamton.<ref>[http://www.victorianpride.com/ Victorian Pride – Forgotten Songs of Central New York]</ref>
*''Partners All: A History of Broome County, New York'', by Gerald R. Smith.
*''Working Lives, Broome County, New York, 1800–1930: A Social History of People at Work in Our Region'', by Ross McGuire.
*''Broome County Heritage: An Illustrated History'', by Lawrence Bothwell.
*''Broome County: A Contemporary Portrait'', by Karen Hammond, Suzanne M. Meredith, Kirk Van Zandbergen, and Leslie Van Zandbergen.
*''Actual Conversations With Myself'', by Jeff Orlick.: Includes many chapters based in and around the city of Binghamton and Binghamton University.
*''A Picture Post-Card History of New York's Broome County Area—BinghamtonArea — Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Owego, and Surrounding Communities'', published by the Kiwanis Club of Binghamton▼
 
*''"Tastes and Tales of New York's Southern Tier". '', by Paul VanSavage, Suzanne M. Meredith and Ed Aswad: Profiles of Binghamton area restaurants and other food related businesses by Paul VanSavage, Suzanne M. Meredith and Ed Aswad.▼
▲*''A Picture Post-Card History of New York's Broome County Area—Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Owego, and Surrounding Communities'', published by the Kiwanis Club of Binghamton
*''"Drunkard's Refuge: The Lessons of the New York State Inebriate Asylum". '', by John W. Crowley and William L. White: Provides a history of the nation's first mental health facility to treat alcoholism as a disease (located on the grounds of the current Binghamton Psychiatric Center). The site of the facility is on the National Endangered Properties List.<ref>[http://www.preservenys.org/psychhospitals.htm Preservenys.org]</ref> Written by John W{{webarchive|url=https://web. Crowley and William Larchive. Whiteorg/web/20080509061436/http://www.preservenys.org/psychhospitals.htm |date=2008-05-09 }}</ref>▼
▲*''"Tastes and Tales of New York's Southern Tier". '' Profiles of Binghamton area restaurants and other food related businesses by Paul VanSavage, Suzanne M. Meredith and Ed Aswad.
*''The Fear of Being Found.'', by [[Erin Elizabeth Smith]]: A collection of poems partially set in Binghamton. Written by Erin Elizabeth Smith.▼
▲*''"Drunkard's Refuge: The Lessons of the New York State Inebriate Asylum". '' Provides a history of the nation's first mental health facility to treat alcoholism as a disease (located on the grounds of the current Binghamton Psychiatric Center). The site of the facility is on the National Endangered Properties List.<ref>[http://www.preservenys.org/psychhospitals.htm Preservenys.org]</ref> Written by John W. Crowley and William L. White.
*''The Dark Paper'' Series, by local author Waldo Tomosky: Five anthologies (horror and otherwise).
▲*''The Fear of Being Found.'' A collection of poems partially set in Binghamton. Written by Erin Elizabeth Smith.
*''"Joe and the Vinegar Pissers" A book written'', by Waldo Tomosky: centersCenters on local youth in the 1940s who spend their time terrorizing their parents and the local fire chief.▼
*''"The Dark Paper Series" Five antholgies (horror and otherwise)written by local author Waldo Tomosky
*''"Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete".'', Bookby focusesKen onJacobi: KenFocuses on Jacobi's college baseball experience while playing at Binghamton University.▼
▲*''"Joe and the Vinegar Pissers" A book written by Waldo Tomosky centers on local youth in the 1940s who spend their time terrorizing their parents and the local fire chief.
*"''The Night Eternal''", by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan: Several characters stop for gas in Binghamton. A novel written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.▼
▲*''"Going with the Pitch: Adjusting to Baseball, School, and Life as a Division I College Athlete". Book focuses on Ken Jacobi's college baseball experience while playing at Binghamton University.
▲*"''The Night Eternal''" Several characters stop for gas in Binghamton. A novel written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan.
 
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