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  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 5/18

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The following work is scheduled on Broome County roadways beginning Monday, May 18th.

    • Cleaning ditches on Glenwood Road & Ballyhack Road
    • Rebuilding shoulders on Oquaga Lake Road
    • Guide rail repairs on East Maine Road & Cherry Valley Hill Road
    • Culvert work on Pierce Creek Road, Glenwood Road, East Windsor Road & Owen Hill Road
    • Fixing potholes on Old Route 17 & East Windsor Road
    • Road sweeping crews will be in the Kirkwood & Conklin areas

    Motorists are reminded to use caution in work zones, even when they are not active as some may be modified as constructions progress. Slowing down is always the most effective way to keep yourself and workers safe. You may also want to give yourself extra time during commutes to accommodate for any detours or change in traffic patterns.

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 5/11

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The following work is scheduled on Broome County roadways beginning Monday, May 11th.

    • Cleaning ditches on Twist Run Road, Big Hollow Road, Ballyhack Road & Oquaga Lake Road
    • Rebuilding shoulders on Hale Eddy, River Road & Old Route 17
    • Guide rail repairs on Nanticoke Drive & Powers Road
    • Road culvert replacement work on Owen Hill Road
    • Driveway culvert work on Big Hollow Road
    • Cutting trees in the right of way on Park Avenue
    • Road sweeping crews will be in the Binghamton & Vestal area

    Motorists are reminded to use caution in work zones, even when they are not active as some may be modified as constructions progress. Slowing down is always the most effective way to keep yourself and workers safe. You may also want to give yourself extra time during commutes to accommodate for any detours or change in traffic patterns.

  • Daily Detroit Air Service Returns to Greater Binghamton Airport May 7

    (TOWN OF MAINE, NY) – Broome County is welcoming the return of daily air service from Delta Air Lines between the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), beginning May 7, 2026.

    “We’re grateful to Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer for their support in helping restore this service to BGM,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “I encourage the community to take advantage of this service and consider flying out of BGM whenever possible so we can continue to grow and expand air service in the future.”

    The restored service will feature a 70-seat regional jet operating one daily flight, reconnecting Broome County to one of Delta’s busiest hubs. Detroit serves as a key Midwest gateway, offering travelers convenient access to a wide range of domestic and international connections.

    The current schedule includes a mid-day arrival into Binghamton at approximately 1:45 p.m., with a return departure to Detroit at approximately 2:30 p.m.

    Passengers can book flights and find additional travel information by visiting: https://www.delta.com/.

  • Road Closure Notice

    Old Route 17 to be Closed for Culvert Replacement

    (TOWN OF SANFORD, NY) – The Broome County Department of Public Works will be closing Old Route 17, a county-owned road located in the Town of Sanford, for a culvert replacement near the intersection of Mt View Drive. The closure will begin on May 11, 2026, at 7 a.m., and will reopen at 5 p.m. on August 14, 2026.

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

    will be in place during the closure.

    If you have questions, please contact Martin Haley at (607) 778-2463 or martin.haley@broomecountyny.gov.

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 5/4

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The following work is scheduled on Broome County roadways beginning Monday, May 4th.

    • Cleaning ditches on Twist Run Road, Nanticoke Drive, Ballyhack Road & Oquaga Lake Road
    • Rebuilding shoulders on Hale Eddy Road & River Road
    • Culvert work on Center Village Loop Road
    • Hand patching on Smith Hill Road, Lewis Road & Conklin area
    • Road sweeping crews will be in the Endwell, Endicott & Vestal areas

    Motorists are reminded to use caution in work zones, even when they are not active as some may be modified as constructions progress. Slowing down is always the most effective way to keep yourself and workers safe. You may also want to give yourself extra time during commutes to accommodate for any detours or change in traffic patterns.

  • 2026 Road Work Season Begins on Broome County Roadways

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The Broome County Department of Public Works Highway Division officially begins its 2026 roadwork season next week, with crews working across the county to improve road conditions and enhance safety for residents.

    Work will take place throughout the construction season and may include temporary lane closures, flagging operations, and minor delays. Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly, reduce speeds in work zones, and remain alert for workers and equipment.

    The following work is scheduled for Broome County roadways beginning Monday, April 27th.

    • Paving Whitney Point/Lisle Road – County Route 061 (weather dependent)
    • Culvert work on Dunham Hill Road, Knapp Hill Road & East Windsor Road
    • Cleaning ditches on Old Route 17, Big Hollow Road, Trim Street, Knapp Hill Road & Twist Run Road
    • Road sweeping crews will be in the Endwell area on Hooper Road, Farm to Market Road & Taft Avenue

    Weekly road work schedules will be released each Friday throughout the construction season and are subject to change based on weather conditions.

  • Public Invited to Share Ideas for the Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan for Broome and Tioga Counties

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Join us to share your ideas to improve arts and cultural resources throughout Broome and Tioga Counties!

    Broome and Tioga Counties are hosting two listening sessions on April 29th and April 30th to gather feedback to inform the development of the Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan.

    The listening sessions will provide opportunities for the public and arts and cultural stakeholders to learn more about the plan and engage in discussion to share insights into challenges and opportunities impacting arts, culture, and heritage assets in the region. Two different listening sessions will be offered, one in Broome County and the other in Tioga County. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the scheduled programming will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a presentation, followed by group activities.

    • Wednesday, April 29: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Roberson Museum (30 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905)
    • Thursday, April 30: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Depot (146 Central Ave, Owego, NY 13827)

    Registration for the listening session is encouraged but not required. To register, please visit: www.artsculturebroometioga.com/get-involved.

    If you require any assistive technologies, language translation, American Sign Language interpretation, and/or adaptive strategies to attend and engage at these meetings, please contact Emma Falkenstein with Highland Planning at 585-504-1672 or Emma@highland-planning.com at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.  

    The Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan is a collaborative effort to create a unified vision for arts, culture, and creative expression across Broome and Tioga Counties and will build a strategic roadmap to celebrate the region’s cultural diversity, foster economic vitality, and enrich the community. Funding is provided by the Empire State Development Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant Program, with support from Broome County, The Agency, Tioga County, and Experience Tioga.

    Visit the project website, artsculturebroometioga.com, to learn more about the Plan and opportunities to get involved!

  • Broome County Launches Public Participation for Countywide Resiliency Plan at Earth Fest 2026

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County’s Department of Planning and Economic Development is producing a Countywide Resiliency Plan (CRP) to enhance the County’s overall resiliency and adaptability to a changing climate. The plan will address climate change risks and vulnerabilities associated with an increase in frequency and severity of storm and precipitation events, drought, extreme heat, severe winter storms, and other climate hazards and their impacts on our communities.

    The County invites the public to be an active collaborator of this process. We will be hosting various public engagement opportunities throughout the summer to gather important community feedback for the following components of the Plan:

    1. Areas of persistent Issues, such as flooding, heat islands, and infrastructure damage; Needs of residents in those areas, and opportunities for neighborhood resiliency.
    2. Important community assets which residents care most about protecting from climate hazards.
    3. Establish short and long-term priorities related to resiliency and identify resiliency projects.

    To kick-off the public participation process, the County will host a table at Earth Fest this April 26th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Binghamton’s Recreation Park. It is a free, family-friendly event where attendees can learn how the County prepares for severe storms, floods, extreme temperatures, and other climate impacts that affect our communities. For additional details, visit www.broomecountyny.gov/planning/sustainability/resiliencyplan.

      

    This press release is prepared for Broome County with funds provided by the New York State Department of State under Title 3 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

  • Notice of Public Information Meeting for Glenwood Road Bridge Replacement Project

    (TOWN OF VESTAL , NY) – The Broome County Department of Public Works will hold a Public Information Meeting regarding the Glenwood Road over Choconut Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

    This project is currently in the preliminary design phase and proposes replacing the existing bridge carrying Glenwood Road over Choconut Creek with a new structure that is longer, taller, and wider to meet current design standards. Construction is anticipated during the summer months of 2027.

    The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Vestal Volunteer Fire Station #2, located at 2517 State Route 26, Vestal, NY 13850.

    Representatives from the Department of Public Works will be present to provide an overview of the project, including the proposed timeline and any temporary impacts, and to answer questions from the public.

    Residents who are unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to submit comments or questions by contacting Brian Tyler at the Broome County Department of Public Works at (607) 778-2457 or by email at brian.tyler@broomecountyny.gov.

  • Examination Date: 6/13/26 Last Date to File: 4/30/26