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  • Bridge Closure in the Village of Windsor

    (WINDSOR, NY) Old Route 17 Bridge, a County-owned Bridge located at Old Route 17, Village of Windsor, will be closed to traffic starting on March 2, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. and reopened to traffic on or about 4:00 p.m. on August 29, 2020.  The bridge will be closed for rehabilitation and painting.

    All local traffic will need to seek alternate routes while the road is closed.  A signed detour route will be posted.

    Additional information may be obtained by contacting Tom Sullivan, Project Manager at (607) 778-2496 or via email at tsullivan@co.broome.ny.us.

     

     

  • Twin Tiers Honor Flight to Take Off from Greater Binghamton Airport

    (TOWN OF MAINE, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Broome County Department of Aviation Commissioner Mark Heefner joined officials from the Twin Tiers Honor Flight today to announce details of the Mission 10 Twin Tiers Honor Flight taking off from the Greater Binghamton Airport this spring.

    On Saturday, April 18, 2020 Honor Flight, Mission 10, will take off from the Greater Binghamton Airport landing in Washington, D.C with approximately 160 veterans, guardians and staff.

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    The Twin Tiers Honor Flight is a non-profit organization created to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifices. The organization transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorial at no cost. Top priority is given to WWII, Korean, Vietnam era veterans as well as terminally ill veterans from all wars. 

    Guardians fly with veterans on every flight to assist and help veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience.

    You can learn more about Twin Tiers Honor Flight at www.twintiershonorflight.org or by calling 800-683-5403. 

     

  • Founding Member of the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier Added to Broome County’s Wall of Fame

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar joined the Friends of the Forum today to announce Nancy Hargrave as the next recipient of a star on the Wall of Fame at the Forum Theatre. Hargrave is a founding member of the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier and created the “Story Garden.”

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    The Discovery Center, located in Binghamton’s historic Ross Park, is a hands-on interactive children’s museum serving the Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The exhibits, themes and ambiance are community specific, yet leave a wide margin for global discovery. The award-winning Story Garden outdoor exhibit space was opened in 2007.

    Hargrave has been a teacher and mentor at the Discovery Center for 30+ years. She was the creator of the story garden where she continues to implement changes and additions as it has blossomed into a popular New York State attraction. Hargrave was also a New York State Teacher of the Year finalist.

    You can see all the stars on display in the lobby of the Forum Theatre.

     

  • Use By Date vs. Sell By Date vs. Best By Date

    Use-By Date

    Refers to the final day that the product will be at its optimal freshness, flavor, and texture.

    Sell-By Date

    The date indicating the recommended time by which an item should be sold.

    Best Before Date

    When this date passes it does not mean that the food will be harmful. But this date does indicate when an item might begin losing flavor and texture.

  • Use By Date vs. Sell By Date vs. Best By Date

    Use-By Date

    Refers to the final day that the product will be at its optimal freshness, flavor, and texture.

    Sell-By Date

    The date indicating the recommended time by which an item should be sold.

    Best Before Date

    When this date passes it does not mean that the food will be harmful.

    But this date does indicate when an item might begin losing flavor and texture.

  • Use By Date vs. Sell By Date vs. Best By Date

    Use-By Date

    Refers to the final day that the product will be at its optimal freshness, flavor, and texture.

    Sell-By Date

    The date indicating the recommended time by which an item should be sold.

    Best Before Date

    When this date passes it does not mean that the food will be harmful.

    But this date does indicate when an item might begin losing flavor and texture.

  • Be a Classroom Grandparent and Get Paid!

    Experience the joy of making a difference in the life of a child.

    As a classroom grandparent in an elementary school, daycare center or Head Start program, you will receive training, a stipend of $2.65 per hour that does not affect income-based assistance programs, some meals included & paid time off (income eligibility guidelines apply).

    For more information, call: (607) 778-2089

  • 2020 Broome County Parks Winterfest Details Announced

    (TOWN OF COLESVILLE) The Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services has announced details of Broome County Parks Winterfest presented by Visions Federal Credit Union, taking place at Nathaniel Cole Park in the Town of Colesville on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020.

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    Winterfest will kick off with a fishing derby beginning with registration at 7 a.m. and officially kicking off at 8 a.m. Final measures will be at 3 p.m. Participants must have a valid NYS Fishing License.

    All the other Winterfest activities will take place from 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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    This is a family-friendly event that will include food, kids’ activities, music, sledding, ice skating, bonfire, s’mores, and guided hikes. Admission to the event is free. The event will also feature activities with Animal Adventure Park, the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park and a Beer Garden featuring Beer Tree Brew Co.

    More information may be found at www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/event/winterfest or by calling (607)778-2193.

  • County Executive and Administration to Bring 2020 State of the County to Towns and Villages

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County is once again bringing its State of the County presentation to municipalities. As with his 2019 State of the County, County Executive Garnar’s administration is continuing the tradition of taking public addresses into the community, to the residents of Broome County.

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    Over the course of the next weeks, members of County Executive Garnar’s administration will be visiting each municipality. In the first weeks they will be making stops at the Village of Endicott, Town of Conklin, Village of Deposit, Town of Vestal, and Village of Whitney Point. The events are open to the public.

    For the full list of scheduled visits click here or visit broomecountyny.gov/countyexec/exec.

    In February County Executive Jason Garnar delivered his 2020 State of the County at the new Broome County Workforce Development Center in Johnson City. The theme for Garnar’s address was “Broome Works.”

    Highlights of Garnar’s address included Broome County Workforce Development, Fixing Broome County’s Finances and Public Safety Highlights. The County Executive also highlighted more than 100 initiatives he has launched since taking office in 2017.

  • Examination Date: 4/25/20 Last Date to File: 3/4/20