Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by County Executive Barbara Fiala to announce the addition of a Public Patio, with tables, benches and planters to Courthouse Plaza. The Broome County Planning Department designed the space with wheelchair accessible tables and purchased the furnishings with a $20,000 state grant secured by Assemblywoman Lupardo.

“Public spaces like this allow people the chance to socialize and enjoy spending time outdoors in downtown,” said Assemblywoman Lupardo. “I am delighted with what the Broome County Planning Department has done with the state grant. The space is very inviting.”

"I want to thank Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo for her contributions to beautifying our court house grounds here in downtown Binghamton," said Broome County Executive Barbara J. Fiala. "The new picnic tables make this green space the perfect location to enjoy lunch."

Also joining Assemblywoman Lupardo and County Executive Fiala were individuals who work in downtown and Government Plaza. Assemblywoman Lupardo said she has reached out to the downtown business community, as well as the employees at the City, County and State office buildings, in order to raise awareness of the new public space.