Is Corning's Centerway Square the best in the U.S.? How to vote in Readers' Choice Awards

Jeff Smith, Corning Leader
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Centerway Square, in historic downtown Corning, has once again been nominated for “Best Public Square” in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

An expert panel at USA TODAY selected Centerway Square as one of the 20 contenders in the United States, according to the nomination.

"The town of Corning was revitalized in 1989, when two blocks of street were replaced with the pedestrian plaza known as Centerway Square," reads the description. "This brick-paved area features a 50-foot-tall clock tower, street lamps, cafe seating, and a covered stage for live events."

Voting began March 11, and will end Monday, April 8, at noon. Corning ranked No. 3 in the voting as of Friday, trailing Old Town Square in Fort Collins, Colorado and Campus Martius Park in Detroit, Michigan.

"It brings us immense joy to announce that Centerway Square has once again been honored with a nomination for the prestigious USA TODAY award,” said Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of the Corning Gaffer District.

“In these times, such recognition serves as a testament to our pride and an exceptional opportunity for visitors to explore the charm of this central highlight in our cherished Gaffer District. We are deeply grateful for every vote cast."

Votes for Centerway Square can be cast at https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-public-square-2024/.

USA TODAY allows voters to cast one vote per day.

Corning's Centerway Square is one of 20 contenders in the running throughout the U.S. Some other nominees include Union Square Park in New York City, Lafayette Square in Washington, DC, and Fountain Square in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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In recent years Centerway Square has finished both first and second in the “Best Public Square” 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards voting.

This article originally appeared on The Leader: How to vote Corning's Centerway Square 'Best Public Square' in US