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

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Sue Brown, Highway Commissioner released the following highway work planned for the week beginning September 9:

    • The Division will begin a mill and pave project on Broome Corporate Parkway beginning 9/9 
    • Mowing of County Right of Way will continue
    • Striping of roadways will continue
    • We will continue pot hole repair along Broome County roadways
    • Ditching in the County right of way will be performed on Nanticoke and Caldwell Hill Roads
    • We will be grader patching on Upper Lisle and Page Brook Roads with hot mix asphalt
    • Shoulder and driveway repairs will continue on Beartown Road

  • Twist Run Road (Town of Union) to be Closed September 4 – October 31

    (TOWN OF UNION, NY) From the Broome County Department of Public Works: County-owned Twist Run Road, located in the Town of Union, shall be closed to all traffic on September 4, 2019 at 7:00 AM and reopen to traffic on October 31, 2019 at 3:00 PM.

    The closure location will be limited to the intersection of Nanticoke Drive and Twist Run Road to the intersection of Taft Avenue and Twist Run Road with access provided for local traffic only.

    The road will be closed for the replacement of the Twist Run Culverts.

    All thru traffic will need to seek alternate routes while the road is closed; A detour utilizing local roads will be in place.

    Additional information may be obtained by contacting Nazar Logvis, Engineer II at (607) 778-2457, or emailing him at nazar.logvis@broomecounty.us

     

     

  • Medicaid for Long Term Care – September 26, 2019

    August 29, 2019

     

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

     

    A Presentation for Family Caregivers:
    Medicaid for Long Term Care

     

    Family caregivers are invited to attend a presentation on Thursday, September 26 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at the Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Street in Endwell.  “Medicaid for Long Term Care” will be presented by staff from the Department of Social Services Chronic Care Unit.

    This presentation will cover the process and qualifications for nursing home and in-home Medicaid, including individual and spousal Medicaid.  The presenters will discuss different application options and will take any questions you may have regarding this process.

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

    What: “Medicaid for Long Term Care”

    When:  Thursday, September 26 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM

    Where:  Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Street in Endwell

    Who:  For all Family Caregivers.

     

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  • Meals on Wheels

    Do you or someone you know struggle to prepare nutritious, well balanced meals?

    Meals on Wheels have been proven to help people stay independent in the community by providing meals and a daily visit by dedicated, caring volunteers.

    Each weekday around noon, one to two meals will be delivered to your home.

    Meals are tasty, heart healthy, properly portioned, and physician recommended.

    People who receive these meals are happy with the meal quality and variety. They state feeling more independent and healthier because of the meals.

    For information, contact Broome County Office for Aging at 607-778-2411.

  • Be a Classroom Volunteer and Get Paid

    Join the Foster Grandparent Program!

    Experience the joy of making a difference in the life of a child. As a volunteer 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, free meals, and paid time off (income eligibility guidelines apply).

    Call: 607-778-2089

  • Seniors Running and Walking Festival Registration

    Register by August 19 to guarantee your awesome race shirt!

    Open to anyone 55 years or older!

    New: People under age 55 can register to participate with you!

    Race Festival: Saturday, Sept 7, 8:30 AM

    Events: 1 Mile or 5K (3.1 miles) on a flat course!

    Awards Divisions: Run, Walk or Wheelchair

    Location: Coal House Café at the Vestal Rail Trail

    Fee: $10 Includes T-shirt, race registration, finisher’s medal, awards, refreshments & more!

    Register Today! broomecountyny.gov/senior/healthed For more information, call: 607-778-2411

  • Admission Letter for Deputy Sheriff-OC and Police Officer-OC

    Admission letters for the Deputy Sheriff-OC & Police Officer-OC exam series scheduled for September 14, 2019 have been mailed on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

    If you do not receive your letter/letters by Monday, September 9, 2019 please call our office so that we can get the information to you before the exam.

    You can call our office at 607-778-2222, 607-778-2276 or 607-778-2275

  • Broome County Parks Annual Triathlon

     

    15th Annual Broome County Parks

    Triathlon/Aqua Bike/Duathlon

    Competitions for individuals (Triathlon, Aqua Bike, or Duathlon)

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     3-person teams (Triathlon only)

     Aqua Bike & Duathlon events, & Youth Triathlon return in 2021!

    Click below for the official results from the 14th Annual(2019)Broome County Parks Triathlon:

    2021 Overall Results 
     

    Dorchester Park – Whitney Point, NY

    A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to the Broome County Parks Handicapped Children’s Playground Fund, to increase opportunities for play for all children. 

    		  
                  

    ​Spectators are welcome; admission is free! 

       Come cheer on athletes as they compete in:  

           •1/2 mile swim  •12 mile Bike Race  

    •5K (3.1 mile) Run  

    -OR-

    Aqua Bike (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike)

    -OR-

    Duathlon (1.5 mile run, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run)

     

    Register online here

    For more information, call Broome County Parks Main Office: (607)778-2193

    Triathlon Transition Area Map

     

     

     

  • 2019 Broome Bands Together

    Otsiningo Park, Binghamton

    Free summer concert series presented by Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. The event is free to Broome County residents and will be held at Otsiningo Park on most Tuesday’s during the summer from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

    The dates and acts are as follows:

    June 4th – Steven Cali (Country)

    June 11th – Dirt Farm (Americana/Rockabilly/Country)

    June 18th – Lutheran Skirts (Folk)

    June 25th – Wreckless Marci (Modern Rock)

    July 9th – Mike Davis and The Laughing Buddha Episodes (Soul/Rock/ Funk)

    July 16th – Masterpiece (Classic Pop/Rock) -Rescheduled for August 20th

    July 23rd – The Shambles (Celtic)

    August 20th – Masterpiece (Classic Pop/Rock)

    August 27th – Wreckless Marci (Modern Rock)

    Individuals and families are invited  to bring lawn chairs or blankets to theses family friendly events. Pack a picnic dinner, or purchase snacks or food  from our concert vendor.

    For more information visit, Broome County Parks on Facebook or Instagram.

  • Broome County Adopts Best Value Award Procurement

    (VESTAL, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, Broome County Legislature Chairman Daniel J. Reynolds, and Broome County Director of Purchasing Robin Laabs announced details about new legislation that will improve procurement practices and allow more contracting with Broome County businesses.

    During the June legislative session, the Broome County Legislature voted unanimously to pass a local law allowing the use of Best Value Award. This provides additional procurement options to expedite the purchasing process, resulting in cost savings and access to local businesses via national cooperative contracts without going out for competitive bid.

    “This is a great step for Broome County. By using aggregate purchasing power, it will save taxpayer dollars and allow the County to make more local purchases,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “Thank you to the Broome County Legislature for helping make this happen.”

    “This Local Law is the latest step we’ve taken to promote our local business community and I was happy to support it,” said Chairman Daniel J. Reynolds. “The initiative will provide local businesses with the opportunity to secure County business and keep our tax dollars local.”

    This new procurement tool will make Broome County government’s purchasing more effective and efficient. Best Value Award provides the opportunity for the County to “piggyback” on bids led by national cooperatives and other government agencies that have awarded contracts through the best value solicitation and award method, opening procurement options which previously had been unavailable to the County.