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Union is a town located in Broome County in the state of New York. According to the Wikipedia page for Union, the town had a population of 56,346 as of the 2010 census.

History

The town of Union was first settled around 1786. It was formed from part of the town of Chenango in 1791. The community was originally known as "Chenango Point" before being renamed to Union in 1820. Union played an important role in the rise of the dairy industry in New York in the late 1800s. The town's population boomed between 1920 and 1950 as the Endicott Johnson shoe company expanded operations. Historic landmarks in Union include the Colonel Johnson House, the Conrad Studio, and the YWCA Building.

Population

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Union was estimated to be 53,291 in 2021. This is a decrease from 56,346 in the 2010 census. The town remains the largest community in Broome County. The racial makeup of Union is approximately 84% White, 7% African American, 5% Asian, and 3% Hispanic or Latino.

Economy

Historically, the economy of Union was driven by the manufacturing and dairy industries. Major employers included the Endicott Johnson shoe company and Borden's condensed milk plant. Over the decades, the economy has diversified into healthcare, education, retail, and food services. Top employers today include United Health Services, Lowe's, Binghamton University, Lockheed Martin, and Lourdes Hospital. The town has a median household income of $59,356 and a poverty rate of 14.7% according to Data USA.

Transportation

The major highways running through Union are Interstate 81, Route 17C, and State Highway 7. Broome County Transit provides public bus services throughout Union and the surrounding region. The buses run regular weekday routes as well as limited weekend service. The closest airport is the Greater Binghamton Airport, located around 15 minutes from downtown Union.

Education

Public education in Union is managed by the Union-Endicott Central School District. The district operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. According to Niche, the district has around 6,300 students and gets high marks for academics, teachers, and diversity. The district website can be found at www.uek12.org.

Union is also home to a campus of Binghamton University, one of the top public universities in the SUNY system. The campus spans over 300 acres and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Landmarks

Recreation Park

Recreation Park is a 140 acre community park located at 1601 Grand Ave, Union, NY 13760. The park includes sports fields, walking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more. Some key features are:

• Charles Street Ice Rink - home to youth and adult hockey leagues
• Olympia Sports Complex - indoor turf field house
• Aquatic Center - indoor and outdoor pools
• Carousel - classic 36 seat carousel from 1915

En-Joie Golf Course

Located at 512 Harry L Dr, Endicott, NY 13760, En-Joie Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course that has hosted the PGA Tour's Dick's Sporting Goods Open since 2007. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1959. Some key facts:

• Par 72 layout covering 6,994 yards from the championship tees
• Host of the B.C. Open on the PGA Tour from 1971 to 2006
• Voted #7 best public golf course in New York by Golf Advisor in 2022

Otsiningo Park

Otsiningo Park is a 250 acre town park located at 2920 State Route 17C, Binghamton, NY 13903. It contains a mix of open fields, wooded areas, and wetlands along the Chenango River. Features include:

• Botanical gardens with over 500 plant varieties
• Cleveland Avenue Shelter House for events
• Children's fairy tale themed mini-golf course
• Historic carousel from 1920

Local Government

Union is part of Broome County, governed by a County Executive and a 15-member legislature. Contact information:

Broome County Office Building
60 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: (607) 778-2131

Website: www.gobroomecounty.com

Union is part of New York's 22nd congressional district, represented by US House Rep. Claudia Tenney. It is part of New York's 52nd State Senate district, represented by Senator Fred Akshar, and the 126th State Assembly district, represented by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.

Tourism & Local Resources

The Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes tourism and provides visitor information for Union and surrounding areas. Their website includes listings of restaurants, hotels, events and Things to Do in the region.

The town manages a Community Center at 3111 East Main Street with recreation facilities. More information can be found on the Town of Union Facebook page.

Residents can also utilize the Union Public Library at 107 Washington Street. The library hosts community events and provides services like wi-fi access, computer labs, ebooks, and more.

For sports fans, Union is home to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the AA affiliate of the New York Mets. Tickets and schedule information is available on the Rumble Ponies website. Games are played at the 6,012 seat NYSEG Stadium in downtown Binghamton.

Major Employers

Here are some of the major public and private employers located in Union:

United Health Services

Binghamton University

Lourdes Hospital

Broome County Government

BAE Systems