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  • Broome County Highway Work Plan for Week of 9/16

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Sue Brown, Highway Commissioner released the following highway work planned for the week beginning September 16:

    • The Division will continue a mill and pave project on Broome Corporate Parkway
    • Mowing of County Right of Way will continue
    • Striping of roadways will continue
    • We will continue pothole repair along Broome County roadways
    • Ditching in the County right of way will be performed on Farm to Market (Town of Union) and North Sanford Roads
    • We will be grader patching on Page Brook Road with hot mix asphalt
    • Shoulder and driveway repairs will continue on Beartown Road

  • Examination Date: 10/19/2019 Last Date To File: 09/17/2019

  • Examination Date: 10/19/2019 Last Date To File: 09/17/2019

  • For Second Year in a Row, County Executive Jason Garnar Proposes Tax Cut

    (TOWN OF VESTAL, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar presented his 2020 Executive Budget proposal this evening to members of the Broome County Legislature, county officials, and residents at GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier Chapter in Vestal.

    The County Executive detailed a $401 million recommended county budget. His plan includes a tax cut, reducing the county property tax levy by 0.51. This is the second year in a row the Executive has recommended a tax cut in his budget plan. County Executive Garnar proposed a tax cut in the 2019 budget (-0.49), the first Executive to recommend a tax cut since 2004.

    The County Executive also addressed his commitment to continuing to work with municipalities in Broome County. He is once again proposing no change to the sales tax formula for 2020.

    “My 2020 Executive Budget shows my continued commitment to our Broome County finances,” said County Executive Garnar. “We are working to provide tax relief to the residents of Broome County while remaining realistic about our finances. We are continuing to build a healthy fund balance, now at $6.5 million, have an A+ bond rating and are no longer on the fiscal stress list. This is what can happen when you roll up your sleeves, get to work and budget realistically and conservatively.”

    The 2020 proposed budget maintains critical county services and programs that residents depend on and deserve. Within his 2020 plan, County Executive Garnar is making major investments in infrastructure and public safety.

    Within the capital improvement plan, Broome County plans to invest in the complete renovation of two of the oldest buildings at SUNY Broome Community College and make a big investment in the expansion of the nursing program to address a critical nursing shortage in the community.

    Garnar’s budget also includes an increased investment in public safety with the addition of three new deputies for the Sheriff’s Office and two new security positions for Broome Security. The budget also includes a new county-wide communications network serving the fire, police, and emergency service agencies which will help save many lives.

    The County Executive also highlighted the new Workforce Development facility at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City to help get the 3,000 open jobs in our community filled as well as the opening of the new Veterans Resource Center at the former Vestal Hills Country Club in the Town of Binghamton.

    “I thank the members of the County Legislature and my colleagues in county and local government for their shared commitment to serving our Broome County residents,” said Garnar. “I look forward to working with the Legislature in the coming weeks as we move toward adopting this budget for 2020.”

  • Presentation for Family Caregivers – Medicaid for Long Term Care

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  • Apple Fest

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  • Scarecrow Display & Contest Returns to Otsiningo Park

    (TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) Preparations are underway for the 4th Annual Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services Scarecrow Display & Contest at Otsiningo Park.

    The event will take place from October 6th – 18th. Individuals, families, businesses, clubs, groups and organizations may enter. Entry is free of charge. Entry forms and more information can be found at www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/otsiningo. 

    Entry forms are due by September 23, 2019. Scarecrows must be completed and set up at the park by October 5th, 2019. 

    For additional information please call Broome County Parks at (607) 778-2193. 

  • Apple Fest at Participating Senior Centers

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  • Apple Fest at Broome County Senior Centers – September 18, 2019

    Contact: Emma Saeger                                          
    Site Supervisor & Editor, Senior News                                               
    (607) 778-2411    
    ekinney@co.broome.ny.us

                                

    Apple Fest at Broome County Senior Centers

    All are invited to celebrate Apple Fest at participating senior centers on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Apple Fest is a day of Autumn fun, including apple-themed activities, games, trivia, and treats, plus special entertainment at some centers. Lunch is served around noon and includes roast turkey, apple bread dressing, vegetables and apple crisp for dessert.  

    If you are interested in attending the celebration, please make a reservation by noon, Tuesday, September 17 by calling the center you plan to attend. Lunch is a suggested contribution of $4.25 for those ages 60+ and their spouse of any age. Guests under age 60 are charged $5.25.

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

    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: Apple Fest at Broome County Senior Centers

    When: Wednesday, September 18, 2019

    Where: Participating Broome County Senior Centers

    Who: For all seniors, family, and friends

  • 11th Annual Scarecrow Contest & Display

     

    ? AND THE WINNERS ARE…! ?

    The Broome County Parks 11th Annual Scarecrow Contest & Display was a HUGE success once again, and we are so grateful to everyone who participated! Thousands of votes were collected during this year’s contest, and we cannot thank our participants enough for the time, effort, and creativity they put into bringing their amazing displays to life!

    A big THANK YOU to everyone in our community who visited Otsiningo Park and voted for their favorite scarecrow displays. Your support helps make this annual tradition so special! ❤️

    It was too difficult to have only 5 winners this year, so we changed it to 10 winners!

    ? Drumroll, please… here are this year’s winners! ?

    ? 1st Place: “Fishing BC Parks” (#4) – Coney

    ? 2nd Place: “E.T.” (#40) – Broome DDSOO Art Collective

    ? 3rd Place: “A Safe Web sor Every Kid” (#24) – Together for Youth

    ? 4th Place: “Cruella Di-Ville” (#11) – Susque-Nango Kennel Club

    ? 5th Place: “Independence” (#1) – Broome County Democratic Committee

    ? 6th Place: “In Loving Memory of Aliza Spencer” (#54) – Friends of Aliza Spencer

    ? 7th Place: “Hay-ngels” (#25) – Guthrie Hospice of Vestal

    ? 8th Place: “Little Shop of BDS” (#56) – Broome Day Services

    ? 9th Place: “Working 9-5” (#33) – Broome County Personnel

    ? 10th Place: “In Gardening We Trust” (#16) – Binghamton Gardners Club

    Congratulations to all our winners! ? And thank you again to EVERYONE who participated in this year’s contest. It was incredible to see so many unique, creative, and imaginative displays throughout Otsiningo Park

     

     

    Thank you to following business for supporting our event!