Broome County, located in southern tier of New York State, is a picturesque combination of mountains, valleys, streams and farmland. The major city in Broome County is Binghamton, also the county seat and home to several universities, including Binghamton University and SUNY Binghamton. The public schools in Broome County—including the Binghamton City Schools District—value their close-knit community life and offer a variety of cutting-edge programs to incorporate both the rural and the urban settings found among the county borders. A safe place to raise a family, Broome County has a small town appeal with a big city option.