Whitney Point, New
York, located in the northern section of scenic
Broome County calls itself the
'Gateway to the Finger Lakes
Region'.
This small village of approximately a thousand people, (census 2000 data), lies at the junction of the
Tioughnioga and Ostelic Rivers.
The Corps of Engineers dammed part of the Ostelic River for flood control, forming the lovely
Whitney Point
Lake. Residents enjoy their lake for canoeing, kayaking and sail boating. Picnic tables and a swimming beach await people at
Dorchester
Park, a no fee area.
The Village of Whitney Point is considered the commercial center of northern Broome County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in
New York
State.
The thriving metropolis of
Binghamton is fifteen miles north of Whitney Point, and the Village is a part of the
Greater Binghamton Metropolitan
Area. Both Broome County and the city of Binghamton hold strong visions for future growth. They have created an
Economic Development Plan and made a portion of the city part of the
New York Empire Zone system, which allows innovative tax incentives from Federal, State and County levels, attracting new corporations and firms to the area. As a satellite community, Whitney Point stands assured of future growth.
The Village residents take pride in their
school system and place a high value on premier education. Their proximity to Binghamton gives their students choices of eight colleges and universities within a thirty-minute drive.
Cornell,
Ithaca
College, Broome Community College and the renowned
Binghamton University are just a few.
The Village of Whitney Point, New York, is a small community celebrating the beauty of nature while still close enough to the bustling metropolis to thrive and
prosper.
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