Everyone in North Jersey Knew the Binghamton. Few People Know Her Whole Story.
The true story of Edgewater's legendary ferryboat restaurant: the celebrations, the scandal, the shocking 1997 murder of its owner, and the long decline that followed. Coming 2027.
A FERRY, A FAMILY, and A MURDER ON THE HUDSON
“Some places hold their secrets the way a river does - quietly, and for a very long time.”
The Secret History of the Binghamton follows the ship from its years as a working Hudson River ferry to its decades as one of the most beloved restaurants on the New Jersey waterfront. Along the way it covers a political scandal, a family fractured by suspicion, the 1997 murder of owner Nelson Gross, and the years of decline that followed until the lights went out for good. Built on court records, public-records requests, archival photos, and interviews with the people who were there, it's the first full account of the Binghamton's complete history as an working ferry, an iconic presence on the Hudson River, and the murder that changed the course of it's future.
Built on court records, public-records requests, archival photos, and interviews with the people who were there, it's the first full account of the Binghamton's complete history as a working ferry, an iconic presence on the Hudson River, and the murder that changed the course of its future.
Everyone remembers the parties. Most people remember the murder. Almost no one remembers what came after.
About the Author
Marilyn Rodriguez
Marilyn grew up in Union City, just down the river from the Binghamton. A former private investigator turned marketing professional and graphic designer, she is also the author of a business book and hosts the podcast Actually…Forgotten Stories for Curious Minds, where she digs into the stories history left behind.
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