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  • Farmers Market Coupon Vouchers Available to NYS Residents Aged 60+

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – The Broome County Office for Aging will be distributing $25 Farmers Market Coupon Vouchers to eligible New York State residents aged 60 and older. These vouchers can be used to purchase fresh produce at local farmers markets.

    Eligibility requirements:

    • Aged 60 or older (proof of age required)
    • New York State resident
    • Have a Broome County Office for Aging ID card or complete an application on site

    AND

    Income guidelines:

    • $2,413/month or less for a 1-person household; Or
    • $3,261/month or less for a 2-person household; Or
    • $4,109/month or less for a 3-person household

    Proof of income is not required. All eligible individuals may receive one booklet per year.

    Please bring your Office for Aging ID card. ID card applications are available at all Broome County Senior Centers, can be printed at www.broomecountyny.gov/senior/idcard, or filled out on site during the event. 

    Distribution details:

    When: Wednesday, August 20 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Where: Broome County Library, Decker Community Room

  • Examination Date: 9/1/25-9/30/25 Last Date to File: 8/28/25

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 8/18

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

    • Paving on Hooper Road – County Route 033 (from Country Club Road to Taft Avenue), expect delays
    • Paving on Hale Eddy/River Road – County Route 249 (from Oquaga Lake Road to Pennsylvania Line)
    • Paving on Stateline Road – County Route 225 (from Old Route 17 to the Pennsylvania Line)
    • Cleaning ditches and rebuilding shoulders on Bevier Street, Stratmill Road, Old State Road, Colesville Road & North Street
    • Culvert work on Stratmill Road, Old State Road, North Street & Hyde Street
    • Grader patching on Dunham Hill Road
    • Guide rail repairs on Bunn Hill Road, Smith Hill Road & Broome County Airport Road
    • 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.

  • Examination Date: 10/18/25 Last Date to File: 8/29/25

  • Broome County Parks 4th Annual Beach Bash

    (TOWN OF COLESVILLE, NY) – The Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services will host the 4th Annual Beach Bash at Nathaniel Cole Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

    This free, family-friendly event kicks off at 2 p.m. with swimming, boating, beach games, and food and drink vendors. Cornell Cooperative Extension will lead a guided walk and pond study. Live music begins at 3 p.m. with Odd Man Out. Additional entertainment will include illusionist David Black, face painting, balloon animals, and Flo in Motion’s hula hoop performance.

    At dusk, Parks staff will light fire pits across the beach for marshmallow roasting and s’mores. Once the stars come out, the night will wrap up with a fireworks show over the water.

    Food vendors will serve chicken, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, funnel cakes, ice cream, kettle corn, lemonade, and more. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and cook on the park’s grills (charcoal and lighter not provided). New Leaf Cider Co. will host a beer garden from 3p.m. to 7 p.m. for guests 21+.

    On-site parking is free. BC Transit will provide free round-trip transportation from the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Departure times from the Arena are 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. Return times from Cole Park are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 p.m. Drivers should expect heavy traffic exiting the park.

    Broome Security will be on hand to direct vehicles. Dogs are welcome on a leash in all areas except the beach; owners must clean up after their pets. All Broome County parks are smoke-free except in designated areas (parking lot only). Drones and remote-controlled boats or cars are prohibited.

    Vendors include New Leaf Cider Co., Northern Roost, Downtown Danny’s, Here’s the Twist Ice Cream, BnB Kettle Korn, Sugar Lips, Nathaniel Cole Park Concession Stand, and ICED NY.

    For more information, visit www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/beachbash.

  • Free Child Safety Seat Check Event

    August 19th, 2025

    3PM-5PM

     

    (JOHNSON CITY, NY) – Did you know that car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 years old?  Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.   Most parents believe that they are using their child’s car seat correctly, but almost 50% of parents and caregivers have incorrectly installed the seat and in Broome County, that percentage is closer to 95%. 

    That is why the Broome County Traffic Safety Education Program in partnership with the Johnson City Fire Department will be offering FREE car seat inspections on Tuesday, August 19th from 3PM-5PM at their station located at 320 Harry L Drive, Johnson City.

    Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to help you with all your car seat needs.  Technicians will check things like proper installation, correct harnessing, expiration date and overall safety of the seat.  Families and caregivers should bring their child safety seat(s), their child/children, their vehicle, and if available the car seat and vehicle manuals.  No appointment is needed.  

    For more information, you may contact the Broome County Traffic Safety Education Program at 607-778-2807. 

  • Broome County Launches Day 1 of Healthy Broome

    No-Cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Services Mission

    (TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) – Broome County is proud to officially launch Operation Healthy Broome, a collaborative mission in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. From August 11 through August 20, Healthy Broome is providing no-cost medical, dental, and vision care services at SUNY Broome Community College’s Ice Center for residents and anyone in need from across the region.

    Services offered:

    • Medical: Preventive care, acute disease management, appropriate referrals (Ages 16+), school physicals (Ages 6-18), behavioral health screenings (Ages 18+)
    • Dental: Exams, oral cancer screenings hygiene education, pain management, X-rays, fillings, simple toe moderate extractions (Ages 16+)
    • Vision: Refractions, screenings for glaucoma and macular degeneration, dilated diabetic eye exams, fabrication of glasses (ages 5+)

    Registration opens daily at 8 a.m. Services begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 5 p.m., or when daily capacity is reached for each service. All services are offered first-come, first-served. Attendees should plan to arrive early, expect wait times, and bring any relevant medical records or a list of current prescriptions (recommended but not required).

    Broome County Transit is providing rides at no cost to anyone attending Healthy Broome. Simply inform the bus driver you are headed to Healthy Broome and your fare will be waived.

    Attendees should enter SUNY Broome’s campus via Lt. Vanwinkle Drive, park in Lot 1 near South College Drive, and exit via North College Drive. The campus traffic will be one-way only during the mission. Accessible parking is available directly at the Ice Center. Directional signage is posted through the campus.

    Service closure updates are being provided on Facebook @HealthyBroomeIRT.

  • Broome County Celebrates Grand Opening of Grippen Community Park

    (BROOME COUNTY, NY) – Broome County officially celebrated the grand opening of Grippen Community Park today with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Broome County Parks Director Brenda Gowe, joined by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, members of the Broome County Legislature, and community members.

    Located at 607 South Grippen Avenue in Endicott, the park now features a fully renovated community building with restrooms, concessions, an indoor track, and pickleball courts for the spring and summer seasons, as well as a recreational ice rink for winter use. Outdoor amenities include a new wiffleball field, basketball court, and rebounding wall.

    The enhancements position Grippen Community Park as a year-round destination for residents, with programming that will include summer camps, sports leagues, concerts, movies in the park, festivals, holiday events, and community gatherings.

    Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said, “Bringing Grippen Community Park back to life is a proud achievement for Broome County. Thanks to the dedication of our partners and community, we’ve transformed this space into a vibrant, year-round gathering place that will benefit families and neighbors for generations to come.”

    The total project cost was $4.8 million, with $500,000 in funding secured by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.

    “Grippen Park has long been a cornerstone of our community and this grand opening marks a new chapter in the community,” said Chairman of the Legislature Dan Reynolds. “We’re proud to invest in spaces that bring families together and enhance the quality of life for residents in Broome County.”

    “Growing up just down the road from Grippen Park, it was like a second back yard for me,” said 6th District Legislator Greg Baldwin. “It’s incredible to see it revitalized for a new generation of families to enjoy and remain a staple in our tightknit community.”

    “I’m happy to have secured an NYS Assembly grant to help Grippen Community Park spring back to life with so many new activities. Residents are already taking advantage of this year-round recreational destination. Thank you to County Executive Jason Garnar, the Legislature, Parks Department, and all who put so much time and effort into this new community hub,” said Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.

    “The grand opening of Grippen Community Park is a proud moment for Endicott,” said Senator Lea Webb. “This space represents our commitment to creating healthy, vibrant communities where families can enjoy the outdoors and neighbors can come together. I’m proud to support this new project, which will serve as a welcoming space for recreation, connection, and community pride for years to come.”

    The New York Department of State (DOS) provided over $2.6 million in grant funding from the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for Grippen Park improvements, including the expansion of Chugnut Trail, an accessible playground and improved signage. DOS also awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant to the Village of Endicott to revitalize its downtown area.

    “Public gathering spaces like Grippen Community Park are key to a community’s vibrancy and quality of life, providing opportunities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities to socialize, exercise and connect with nature,” said New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosely.  “This park provides yet another way to advance Governor Hochul’s ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ campaign to promote physical and mental health. The Department of State is thrilled to be participating in the completion of the park by funding the expansion of Chugnut Trail, yet another piece of this wonderful public amenity that will add to our $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative investment in the Village’s downtown.”         

  • Broome County Highway Work Planned for Week of 8/11

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

    • Cleaning ditches on Ballyhack Road, Fox Farm Road, Old Route 17 & Caldwell Hill Road
    • Paving work on Hale Eddy/River Road (Deposit)
    • Culvert work on Stratmill Road, Caldwell Hill Road, Hyde Street & Hale Eddy/River Road
    • Grader Patching on Edson Road & Kent Street/Trim Street
    • Mowing right of way on several county roads
    • Painting on various county roads
    • Milling on Hooper Road – County Route 033 (from Country Club Road to Taft Avenue)
      • Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025

    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.

  • Bridge Rehabilitation on CR 20 in Kirkwood Delayed Until 2026

    (TOWN OF KIRKWOOD, NY) – The Broome County Department of Public Works has updated the construction timeline for the rehabilitation of three county-owned bridges along County Route 20 in the Town of Kirkwood. The project has been postponed due to supply chain issues and inspection oversight availability by the railroad.

    The three bridges to be rehabilitated are:

    1. CR 20 over Susquehanna River/ Norfolk Southern Railroad (BIN 3349250)
    2. CR 20 over NYS&W Railroad (BIN 3349370) 
    3. CR 20 over Main Street (Kirkwood) (BIN 3349360)

    Construction is now scheduled to begin April 13, 2026, and be completed in the fall of 2026. The bridges will be completely closed to traffic June 1, 2026, through Sept 1, 2026, with traffic being detoured around the bridges during that time. Single lane closures will be intermittent from mid-April 2026 to June 1, 2026, and after September 1, 2026, until construction is completed.

    All businesses, schools, and municipalities are encouraged to plan accordingly.