Hillcrest, New York
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| Hillcrest, New York | |
| Nickname: "The Crest" | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,680 |
Hillcrest is a residential community outside of Binghamton, New York. Neighboring Chenango Bridge and the village of Port Dickinson, this suburb is an unincorporated entity within the Town of Fenton. Hillcrest contains numerous single-family homes, a high school, two public parks, three churches, a public library, a cemetery, numerous industries and businesses, and a central plaza area within walking distance of most homes that includes a gas station, family-run Italian restaurant, ice cream parlor, diner, and Subway (restaurant). It lies in Broome County, and borders I-88 and the Chenango River.
[edit] History
Although the neighboring area around Binghamton was relatively unsettled in the early 1820s, the creation of the Chenango Canal from Binghamton to Utica helped spur economic activity. Entrepreneur David Crocker purchased 900 square acres of land, which now includes Hillcrest, Port Crane and parts of Chenango Bridge. In 1825, he chose to build his house, The Crocker Mansion, in the heart of present day Hillcrest and started the residential community.
[edit] Places of Interest
Some places of interest for community members and visitors are:
- Chenango Valley High School- a local high school.
- Hillcrest Little League Field - site of a little league and softball field.
- Bella Pizza - Family-owned pizza and Italian restaurant in the Hillcrest Plaza, established 1983.
- Suzy Q's - Family owned ice cream parlor in the Hillcrest Plaza offering cones, shakes, and sundaes.
- Sunoco - Gas station and convenience store in the Hillcrest Plaza.
- Fraternity - Family-owned Chinese take-out restaurant in the Hillcrest Plaza.
- Je'taime (sic) - Hair styling studio in the Hillcrest Plaza.
- Laura's Luncheonette - Family owned breakfast and lunch diner.
- Hillcrest Subway
- Fenton Free Library - Community run library.
- Cornaby's - "Old Timer's breakfast joint."
- Chenango Valley Cemetery
- St. Catherines - Catholic Church, former school, and gymnasium.
- Adaptive Driving School
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