The largest demolition project in Broome County’s history began today at the former IBM building group on the Phoenix campus in Endicott.

Gorick Construction supports this demolition with $6 million of funding from New York State and two million dollars from Broome County American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) funding.

The IBM group buildings have been abandoned for 20 years, and this demolition will make the site shovel-ready for future projects.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said this project represents not just the removal of long-abandoned structures but also a step toward unlocking the site's vast economic potential.

Garnar says..."It's a really important property. We have tons of interest from companies that want to come in here and go here, but it's hard for them to do that with all these old that could have condemned buildings in the way. So this is really the the first day of, you know, the future of cod specifically right here at the old IBM campus"

There are no current plans for a new project after the demolition, but the site is expected to be shovel-ready within five months.

While the demolition clears the way for new economic opportunities, the historical Clock tower Building – a symbol of Endicott’s industrial legacy – will remain intact, preserving the significance of the campus.

This includes the former office of IBM’s Thomas J. Watson, a nod to the site’s storied past as a hub of innovation.

As the demolition begins, Broome County takes a significant step toward reinvention, positioning itself as a destination for industries looking for ready-to-build sites supported by a community eager to grow.