Salvation Army Will Convert Former Binghamton Market
The city planning commission scheduled a public hearing for November 9 regarding the proposal for 307 Conklin Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Salvation Army plans to transform the former grocery store site at 307 Conklin Avenue in Binghamton into a new warehouse, distribution center, and thrift store. A public hearing concerning the project will take place on November 9.
Why it matters
The project serves as a consolidation effort for the organization, which currently operates a thrift shop on Griswold Street. If the acquisition proceeds, the property will be removed from local tax rolls.
The property at 307 Conklin Avenue served as a grocery store for over 60 years. The site became available following the March 2024 closure of the previous Weis market.
The players
The Salvation Army
This is an international charitable organization that operates thrift stores and provides social services to local communities.
Binghamton City Planning Commission
This municipal body is responsible for reviewing development proposals and land use applications within the city.
The details
The Salvation Army presented plans to the city planning commission to repurpose the building that previously housed a supermarket since 1964. The organization intends to move its operations from the current Griswold Street location to this larger facility.
Timeline
The building began operating as a supermarket in 1964.
The Weis market at the location closed in March 2024.
The city planning commission will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the broader trend of non-profit organizations repurposing large, vacant retail footprints to meet expanding logistical and service needs. It marks a shift for the local commercial landscape as the site transitions from private grocery use to public charitable operations.
Residents should note that the transition of the property to the Salvation Army will remove the site from local tax rolls. The new facility will replace the organization's existing retail presence on Griswold Street.
The takeaway
The transformation of the long-standing supermarket site indicates a shift in land use for the Conklin Avenue corridor. Local residents can participate in the formal review process during the upcoming city hearing.
What happens next
The city planning commission will hold a public hearing on the project on November 9, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM.
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