Binghamton is the county seat of Broome County in the state of New York. With a population of 47,000, it is considered the cultural center of the "Greater Binghamton" area, also known as the "Triple Cities" metropolitan area. It was settled as early as 1802 and officially incorporated as a city in 1867. Currently Binghamton is known for being a city with a rich history of technological innovation. The city is the birthplace of companies like IBM, Link Simulators, and Dick's Sporting Goods. Binghamton University is also located nearby and is an important contributor to the economy and educational atmosphere of the Triple Cities area.

Residents of Binghamton enjoy the city's many urban and rural trails, which are suitable for bicycling and walking. One of the more popular urban trails is the Downtown and Northside River Walk, which winds past many of the town's main attractions. Binghamton also boasts a number of fitness and recreation facilities.

Notable Binghamton residents have included musical composer Frederick Ayres and author Liam Murphy. Binghamton has also made several appearances in many films, TV shows, and books.

Lawyers practicing in Binghamton, New York typically file their cases in either the Binghamton City Court or the Broome County Courthouse. The Binghamton Supreme Court Law Library has proven to be of great assistance for many Binghamton lawyers. Binghamton lawyers practice in a wide variety of legal fields and topics.