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  • Examination Date: 11/15/25 Last Date to File: 10/13/25

  • Examination Date: 11/15/25 Last Date to File: 10/13/25

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 9/29

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The following work is scheduled on Broome County roadways beginning Monday, September 29th.

    • Guide rail repairs on Broome County Airport Road & East Maine Road
    • Cleaning ditches and rebuilding shoulders on Nanticoke Road, Caldwell Hill Road, Dunham Hill Road, Ouaquaga Road & Powers Road
    • Culvert work on Broome Corporate Parkway & Powers Road
    • Grader patching on Hyde Street
    • Mowing right of way on several county roads
    • Painting on various county roads

    Motorists are reminded to use caution in work zones, even when they are not active as some may be modified as constructions progresses. 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.

  • Volunteers Needed for the 39th Annual Broome County Riverbank Cleanup

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) – The Broome County Environmental Management Council (EMC) in

    cooperation with the Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition once again invites community groups,

    organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Broome County Riverbank Cleanup.

    The Broome County Riverbank Cleanup is an opportunity to help keep our waterways

    beautiful. Over the years, volunteers have helped collect several tons of trash and debris from

    County waterways.

    The 39th Annual Riverbank Cleanup will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from

    8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants must preregister by October 10th. The EMC will provide your

    group with light supplies available, arrange to have your trash picked up, and help you to

    select a location.

    You can register online at the Environmental Management Council website at https://broomecountyny.gov/emc/riverbankcleanup. Please follow the necessary steps to register you and/or your group. Please send any questions to emcbroomecounty@gmail.com or call (607) 778-8924. 

  • 2025 Broome County Parks Fall Festival Details Announced

    (VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT, NY) – The Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services has announced details of the Broome County Parks Fall Festival taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Grippen Community Park in the Village of Endicott.

    This fun, family-friendly event will feature food and drinks for purchase, kids’ activities, music, pumpkin painting, giveaways, and more. The first 250 attendees will receive a free donut and small cup of cider from the Cider Mill. Special performances and activities include the Morris Dancers at 12:30 p.m., a cornhole tournament, and a free wiffleball homerun derby. Admission and parking are free.

    For full details and the cornhole tournament and homerun derby registrations, visit https://broomecountyny.gov/parks/fallfest. 

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 9/22

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The following work is scheduled on Broome County roadways beginning Monday, September 22nd.

    • Blacktop repairs on Broome Corporate Parkway
    • Cleaning ditches and rebuilding shoulders on Trim Street, West Chenango Road, Hyde Street, Ballyhack Road, Conklin Forks Road & Brady Hill Road
    • Culvert work on Hyde Street
    • Grader patching on Farm to Market Road, East Maine Road & Hyde Street
    • Mowing right of way on several county roads
    • Painting on various county roads

    Motorists are reminded to use caution in work zones, even when they are not active as some may be modified as constructions progresses. 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.

  • Second Public Meeting for the Brandywine Growth District BOA Revitalization Plan

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County, in partnership with the City of Binghamton and the New York State Department of State, invites neighborhood residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend the second public meeting for the Brandywine Growth District Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Revitalization Master Plan.

    This is your opportunity to learn about the project and share your ideas. The event will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC), located at 135 E Frederick Street, Binghamton. On and off-street parking is available.

    The project team will present the findings from the existing conditions analysis, review the proposed vision statement and goals, and provide opportunities for public input. The public is encouraged to attend and share their ideas.

    To learn more about the project, visit: https://broomecountyny.gov/planning/brandywine

    This initiative is made possible with funding from the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program.

  • Exploring Elder Law Options: A Showcase for Older Adults and Caregivers

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The Broome County Office for Aging Caregiver Services invites older adults and caregivers to attend Exploring Elder Law Options: A Showcase for Older Adults and Caregivers on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broome County West Senior Center (2801 Wayne St., Endwell, NY 13760).

    Attorneys from several local firms will be present throughout the day in a tabling format to provide information on estate planning, trusts, caregiver agreements, and other elder law topics. A Q&A session with the attorneys will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to address common questions older adults may have about legal planning as they age.

    This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.

  • County Executive Garnar Delivers 2026 Budget Address

    Includes First Expansion of Senior Tax Exemption in 20 Years & Seventh Consecutive Property Tax Rate Cut

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Broome County Executive Jason Garnar delivered his 2026 Budget Address Monday evening at Riverside Gardens, outlining a responsible plan that balances fiscal restraint with key investments to protect services and support residents. Speaking before local leaders and county employees, Garnar emphasized the tough decisions required to close budget gaps while still moving Broome County forward.

    “This is not a budget of easy choices,” said Garnar. “It makes the tough cuts we need to stay financially responsible, while still investing in the people and programs that make Broome County stronger.”

    The 2026 budget prioritizes protecting taxpayer dollars, continuing the modernization of county government, and strengthening our neighborhoods. While $3.5 million in discretionary cutbacks were needed, the plan delivers investments that have a lasting impact.

    Highlights of Garnar’s address include:

    • First expansion of the senior property tax exemption in 20 years
    • Seventh consecutive property tax rate cut of 0.1%
    • Restoring the Youth Bureau as its own department for the first time in 15 years
    • $500,000 investment in the Small Community Fund

    This marks County Executive Garnar’s 8th Budget Address as Broome County Executive.

  • Forum Theatre Wall of Stars Expands with New Induction

    Carol Hanscom and Tom Kremer Honored with Joint Star at Forum Theatre

    (BINGHAMTON, NY) – The Friends of the Forum proudly inducted Carol Hanscom and Tom Kremer into the Forum Theatre’s Wall of Stars on Saturday. A joint star honoring their decades of contributions to the arts in Greater Binghamton and beyond was unveiled in the Forum Theatre lobby.

    Hanscom and Kremer are best known locally for their leadership at the Cider Mill Playhouse, where together they shaped more than four decades of professional theater in Broome County.

    Hanscom’s impact spans acting, directing, playwriting, and arts education. She performed in more than 60 productions at the Cider Mill Playhouse between 1976 and 2019 and directed 13 plays, including 30 seasons of A Cider Mill Christmas Carol, which she also co-authored.

    Beyond Broome County, she appeared on national stages including Trinity Repertory Theatre (RI), Madison Repertory Theatre (WI), and the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), and even internationally at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing. Hanscom also founded the Appleseed Players, a touring children’s theater company that brought original productions to thousands of young audiences across New York State and Pennsylvania.

    Kremer served as Artistic Direct of the Cider Mill Playhouse from 1984 – 1991 and later as Founding Artistic Director of Cider Mill Playhouse, Inc., from 1991 – 2016, guiding the organization through a critical restructuring to ensure its survival. He acted in 68 plays and musicals and directed 45 productions locally, while also bringing his talents to the national and international stage with performances and direction in California, Texas, China, England, Scotland, Wales, and Chile. Like Hanscom, Kremer co-authored A Cider Mill Christmas Carol, along with several other original works that became beloved parts of the Playhouse repertoire.

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