By Bob Joseph
Publication Date: 2026-04-13 21:31:00
After several months of inactivity, there suddenly is a flurry of activity at the old IBM Endicott manufacturing site.
Five massive abandoned buildings at the Huron Campus that had been used by “Big Blue” for much of the 20th century were demolished by Gorick Construction Company last year.
Large piles of debris containing asbestos were left at the site after the structures were torn down. The material – which remains covered – won’t be accepted at the Broome County Landfill until further notice.
An asbestos warning sign at the IBM Endicott demolition site on April 10, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)
Since last summer, the 10-acre site has been dormant. But in recent days, crews have started backfilling operations on the property.
Chris Pelto, who oversees Huron Campus operations for Phoenix Investors, could not be reached to discuss the specific work now underway.
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