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  • Broome County to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County is participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 26th, 2019. The national event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription and over the counter drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. 

    Broome County will be collecting your unwanted prescription medications at the Broome County Health Department, at 225 Front Street in Binghamton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 26th. Broome County Security is helping manage this event alongside the Broome County Health Department and the Broome Opioid Awareness Council (BOAC).

    The Broome County Sheriff’s Office will also be collecting medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 at the following locations:

    • Broome County Sheriff’s Office – 155 Lt. VanWinkle Dr., Binghamton
    • Johnson City Elks Lodge – 4212 Watson Blvd., Johnson City
    • Tioughnioga Riverside Academy – 2887 US 11, Whitney Point
    • Vestal Fire Station – 3341 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
    • Windsor Community House – 107 Main St., Windsor
    • West Corners Fire Station – 500 Day Hollow Rd., Endicott
    • Deposit Police Station – 146 Front St., Deposit

    Unwanted medications should NOT be flushed down the toilet. If you can’t attend the event year-round residents can drop-off unwanted medications for proper handling to:

    Broome County Sheriff’s Office (Administration lobby)
    155 Lt. VanWinkle Drive, Binghamton, NY
    Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

    Endicott Police Station (Lobby)
    1101 Park Street, Endicott, NY
    Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

    Broome County Public Library (front near circulation desk)
    185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY
    Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday

    Broome County Office Building (Lobby)
    60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY
    Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

  • Indoor Winter Walking Program for Senior Citizens – Nov. 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020

    Contact: Sofia Rittenhouse                                                            
    Coordinator of Health and Wellness                                                             
    (607) 778-2411          
    Sofia.Rittenhouse@broomecounty.us

                                

    Indoor Winter Walking Program for Senior Citizens

    The Broome County Office for Aging and local school districts have teamed up to offer indoor walking to those age 60 and older during the winter months.

    Sites are open starting November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Seniors can walk through the hallways at designated sites only during scheduled times, Monday through Friday. Whenever schools are closed, such as on holidays and snow days, the walking program will not be held.

    A registration form is required to walk. Walking schedule, registration forms, and incentive sheets are available online at www.gobroomecounty.com/senior/healthed or by calling the Office for Aging at 778-2411.  The walking schedule is also provided below:

    Walking Sites                                                             Times

    East Middle (Binghamton)                                         6:00-7:30 AM

    Roosevelt Elementary (Binghamton)                         3:15-4:00 PM

    West Middle (Binghamton)                                        7:00 – 7:30 a.m. & 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

    Chenango Forks High                                                 3:00-4:00 PM

    Chenango Valley High                                               6:00-8:00 PM T, W, Th

    Deposit Elementary                                                   3:00-4:00 PM M & F

    *Jennie F. Snapp Junior High (Endicott)                  3:00-5:00 PM

    Highland Park Gymnasium (Endwell)                      7:00-9:00 AM

    Vestal Old Junior High                                               8:00-9:00 AM

    Vestal High                                                                 6:00-7:00 AM

    Brookside Elementary (SV)                                       7:00-8:00 AM

    Susquehanna Valley High                                          7:00-7:45 AM

    Floyd Bell Elementary (Windsor)                              7:30-8:30 AM & 3:45-7:45 PM

    Alice Freeman/Palmer Middle (Windsor)                  7:00-7:30 AM & 3:45-6:30 PM

    Caryl Adams Elementary (Whitney Point)                3:30-5:00 PM

    *Jennie F. Snapp – for security reasons you must enter the school at the Loder Avenue entrance between 3:00-3:30 PM, but you can walk until 5:00 PM

     

    What: Indoor Walking Program

    When: November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020

    Where: Participating School Facilities in Broome County

    Who: All those age 60 and older

  • Senior Citizen Winter Indoor Walking

    The Broome County Office for Aging and area school districts have teamed up to offer people age 60 and older
    indoor walking locations during the winter months.

    Sites are open November 1 through April 30. Seniors can use the hallways at the designated sites at the scheduled times, Monday through Friday. Please note that when
    schools are closed for holidays and snow days, etc., the walking program will also be closed.

    A registration form is required to walk. You can obtain both your registration form and see a list of the walking sites online at broomecountyny.gov/senior/healthed or by
    calling the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411

  • Broome County Executive Jason Garnar Announces Plans to Add Stop-Arm Cameras to School Buses in Broome County

    (WEST WINDSOR, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today plans to outfit school bus in Broome County with stop-arm cameras to catch drivers illegally passing school buses. Garnar made the announcement during National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 21-25).

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    The first step in moving this process forward in Broome County was getting a local law passed by the Broome County Legislature. The law was passed in the October session. The local law allows for the creation of a demonstration program for stop-arm cameras on school buses in Broome County.

    “Keeping our kids safe is the most important thing we can do in Broome County,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “I’m excited to be working with all our school districts to take this next step and hold the people who are endangering our children accountable.”

    “Keeping our kids safe as they travel to and from school is extremely important. This new program will take an important step forward in improving their safety,” said Chairman Dan J. Reynolds. “This local law will help law enforcement hold reckless drivers accountable and make our local school districts’ transportation systems safer for students.”

    State transportation officials estimate that motorists illegally pass stopped school buses tens of thousands of times every day in New York. In August Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that will allow cameras to be attached to stop-arms that extend from school buses. Violators face fines of $250 per violation, with higher fines for repeat offenders. Motorists caught on camera breaking the law would not get points on their driver’s license or be penalized by their insurance company. The law authorizes school districts to enter into agreements with municipalities for the installation and use of school bus violation monitoring systems.

    The cameras will be mounted on the stop sign that extends outward and whenever a bus is stopped, they will automatically record any vehicle that passes by illegally.

    “This program is a great example of how partnerships between districts and our area leaders can help enhance the safety of our children. I’m grateful for the work of the county to make this opportunity a reality,” said Dr. Jason Andrews, Superintendent of the Windsor Central School District.

    “This is a no brainer,” said Garnar. “Not only will it serve as an educational tool for motorists, but the equipment will pay for itself with the money collected in fines. Thank you to the Broome County legislature for passing this law unanimously and helping us take the first step.”

    Broome Security will be overseeing Broome County’s program and the department is in the preliminary stages of researching potential vendors which the county could contract with to obtain the cameras and necessary hardware for the districts.

    “Establishing the owner responsibility program in Broome County is yet another tool for local law enforcement to utilize in holding those accountable who recklessly and illegally pass a stopped school bus displaying a red visual stop arm signal,” said Director of Broome County Security James Dadamio. “Enhancing the safety of students getting on and off of a school bus throughout the Broome County School Districts requires this type of partnership and I look forward in working together with our community leaders on this important program.”

    Broome County officials have contacted every school district within the county as well as Broome-Tioga BOCES and has generated interest from most districts in partnering with the county for its demonstration program for the stop-arm cameras.

  • Veterans’ Recognition at Broome County Senior Centers – Nov. 6, 2019

     

     

     

    Contact: Sofia Rittenhouse                                    
    Coordinator of Health and Wellness                                         
    (607) 778-2411    
    Sofia.Rittenhouse@broomecounty.us

                                

    Veterans’ Recognition at Broome County Senior Centers

    All veterans and their families and friends are invited to a special Veterans’ Recognition at local senior centers on Wednesday, November 6th (Thursday, November 7th in Deposit).

    Senior centers are offering a variety of activities to honor those who have served our country, including recognition ceremonies, music and a delicious meal, served around noon. The lunch menu includes beef burgundy over noodles, green beans, and chocolate cream pie for dessert. 

    All veterans will receive a complimentary lunch.  All other guests age 60+ and their spouses of any age may dine at a suggested contribution of $3.50.  All those under 60 are charged $4.50.   

    Please call the senior center of your choice to make a lunch reservation by noon on Tuesday, November 5th.   For the number to a senior center near you, please call the Office for Aging: (607) 778-2411.

     

    Broome West Senior Center                           785-1777         2801 Wayne St., Endwell

    Deposit Senior Center (call for menu)           467-3953         14 Monument St., Deposit

    Eastern Broome Senior Center                       693-2069         27 Golden Ln., Harpursville

    First Ward Senior Center                                729-6214         226 Clinton St., Binghamton

    Johnson City Senior Center                            797-1149         30 Brocton St., Johnson City

    North Shore Towers Community Center        772-6214         24 Isbell St., Binghamton

    Northern Broome Senior Center                     692-3405         12 Strongs Pl., Whitney Point

    Vestal Senior Center                                       754-9596         201 Main St., Vestal

     

    What: Veterans’ Recognition at Broome County Senior Centers

    When: Wednesday, November 6 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

    Where: Participating Broome County Senior Centers

    Who: All veterans and their families and friends

  • Financial Empowerment for Older Adults – Oct. 24, 2019

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  • Veterans Day Luncheon – Nov. 6, 2019

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  • A Presentation for Family Caregivers: Care Options – Nov. 13, 2019

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  • A Presentation for Family Caregivers: Care Options – Nov. 13, 2019

    Contact:  Judy Bobinski                                       
    Caregiver Specialist
    (607) 778-2411
    Judith.Bobinski@BroomeCounty.us

     

    A Presentation for Family Caregivers:
    Care Options

     

    Family caregivers are invited to attend a presentation on Wednesday, November 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM at the Broome County Public Library (Decker Room), 185 Court Street in Binghamton.  “Care Options” will be presented by the Broome County Office for Aging and other community organizations.

    This event will give an overview of in-home support options as well as different levels of care found in supportive housing.   

    Topics of discussion include:

    • Resources Available to Keep Someone in the Home Environment
    • Alternative Housing Options: It’s More Than Just Home to Nursing Home
    • Paying for Long-Term Care
    • What to Expect When Someone Moves to a Facility

    No cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested.  Please call Caregiver Services at 778-2411 to reserve your seat.

    What: “Care Options for Your Loved One”

    When:  Wednesday, November 13 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM

    Where:  Broome County Public Library (Decker Room), 185 Court Street,  Binghamton

    Who:  For all Family Caregivers.

  • Wii Bowling Tournament Banquet at Broome West Senior Center – Nov. 15, 2019

    Contact: Sofia Rittenhouse                                    
    Coordinator of Health and Wellness                                         
    (607) 778-2411    
    Sofia.Rittenhouse@broomecounty.us

                                

    Wii Bowling Tournament Banquet
    At Broome West Senior Center, Endwell

     

    On Friday, November 15, over 70 Wii bowlers from 8 local senior centers will gather at noon at the Broome West Senior Center in Endwell for a tournament banquet and celebration of “personal bests”.   In October of 2019, Wii bowlers of all abilities and skill levels joined in friendly competition across the 8 senior centers, coming out to bowl once a week at their local center. 

    A celebratory luncheon will be served for all Wii Bowling Tournament participants around noon on November 15, followed by an awards ceremony and open Wii bowling play from 1 to 2 pm.

    For more information on how to get involved in Wii bowling and other health and wellness programs at participating senior centers, call the Office for Aging at 607-778-2411. 

     

    What: Wii Bowling Tournament Banquet

    When: Friday, November 15, 2019, 12 noon – 2 pm

    Where: Broome West Senior Center

    Who: Open to All Wii Bowling Tournament Participants, Friends and Family

     

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