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(BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today the County is seeking a new Director for the Office of Employment and Training following the resignation of current Director Sara Liu, who will be pursuing full-time management of her private restaurant and catering business.

“Sara Liu has done a great job spearheading a variety of fantastic programs in the Office of Employment and Training,” said County Executive Jason Garnar. “We wish here the best of luck and she leaves behind a big pair of shoes to fill.”

“Thank you to County Executive Garnar for the opportunity to serve the people of Broome County and to lead the staff at the Office of Employment and Training,” said Liu, “I have enjoyed my tenure of over two and a half years with Broome-Tioga Workforce, and I am immensely proud of our successes in transforming the way we serve job seekers and businesses.”

The OET Director oversees, coordinates, and directs the planning, development, and implementation of Employment and Training Programs for the county.

“We need an extremely qualified candidate to step into this position especially as we build a brand new state of the art workforce development center in Broome County in the next few months,” said Garnar, “Filling the thousands of open jobs in Broome County is a top priority for my administration and we need someone who is up the challenge of helping shape and train our workforce.”

The work involves responsibility for directing and administering the planning, coordination and administration of a wide variety of local employment and training operations of considerable size and complexity.

The Director will also oversee the Opportunity Impact Program.

Those interested in the position can apply and view the full job specifications at: broomecountyny.gov/personnel/vacancy

Incumbents in this position are required by the County Legislature to reside within the county of Broome at all times during their employment in the title.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) The Broome County Legislature unanimously approved County Executive Jason Garnar’s plan to lease the former Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome’s 60,000 square foot building for up to six (6) months for one dollar. Broome County will provide utilities, maintenance, and security for the building.

“I want to thank Chairman Daniel J. Reynolds and the rest of the Legislature for approving the lease which is a vital first step in developing a long-term plan to bring back the important programs and services that served thousands of kids, seniors, and families for so many years,” said County Executive Garnar.

Broome County officials are meeting with a number of community members and organizations who have expressed strong interest in providing a number of different programs and services at the building.

One of those organizations is the Broome County Urban League, who is signing a lease with Broome County to move their administrative offices, ATTAIN Lab, and many other programs to the building.

“I’m really excited to see the Broome County Urban League expand their operations to Western Broome County. It’s a very good sign that we’re going to fill this entire building with great community organizations that will be providing so many great programs and services” said Garnar.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) In a big victory for Broome County taxpayers, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced that Broome County will receive over $3.1 million in first year matching funds from New York State as part of the County Wide Shared Services Initiative. Broome County is the first county in NY State to receive funding.

“Millions of dollars coming to Broome County is a MAJOR win. After all our hard work on the County-Wide Shared Services Initiative, I am proud that Broome County is among the first to be awarded matching funds. As soon as Governor Cuomo announced the program in 2017, my team and I hit the ground running to introduce new shared services in Broome County and that has paid off, to the tune of $3.1 million dollars. Thank you to the Governor for recognizing our hard work in Broome County to protect our taxpayers.”

Broome County partnered with the Capital District BOCES Pharmacy Purchasing Coalition to achieve total savings of over $3.1 million. The Coalition enables participating entities to maintain their current pharmacy plans, governance and autonomy, while leveraging large-scale group purchasing discounts and contracting that currently encompasses 600,000 lives. The remaining net savings of over $9,700 resulted from sharing caseworkers between school districts.

“Whether it is completely rebuilding our communications network saving local municipalities millions of dollars, centralizing our arraignment process which keeps more police patrolling the streets, or working with our school districts to save millions of dollars, Broome County is setting an example for the rest of the state in how to share services and find new ways to save taxpayers money,” said Garnar.

(ENDICOTT, NY) After the announcement that the Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome would be shutting its doors, Broome County is planning on leasing its former building located at 1 Club House Rd. in Endicott. Broome County is stepping in to secure the building and keep it running, in order to maintain the structure for future programming. 

This is part of a plan to bring new life into the building as the Boys and Girls Club programming will not be returning to the facility. The County is working with at least a dozen other county agencies to provide replacement programming in the facility.

“Since I first heard the news of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome closing its doors this has been a concern and a top priority for my team,” said County Executive Jason Garnar. “While we are sad to see the Boys & Girls Club go, we are doing everything we can to work with other Broome County organizations so that programming can continue to be provided for our residents.”

The County Executive will continue to meet with stakeholders as they consider the next steps for the facility in hopes of bringing back vital services for the community.

The county plans to begin leasing once a resolution is passed by the Broome County Legislature.

(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.”

(VESTAL, NY) It is with great excitement that Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today that his 2020 Budget Address will be given Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6PM at GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier in Vestal.

GiGi’s Playhouse is located at 732 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY.

As with his 2019 State of the County address at the Ansco Lofts in the City of Binghamton, County Executive Garnar is continuing his tradition of taking his public addresses into the community, to the residents of Broome County, rather than presenting it at the Broome County Office Building.

“I am excited to unveil the solid budget I have proposed for Broome County for next year. What better place to present my 2020 budget address than at GiGi’s Playhouse, where they are providing wonderful services to our community,” said County Executive Garnar. “Last year I submitted a budget that included the first proposed tax cut by an Executive in 14 years. This year we are working hard to provide another tax cut.”

GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier Chapter celebrated its grand opening in May of this year. GiGi’s Playhouse is the only worldwide network of Down syndrome Achievement Centers. They work to change lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, their families and communities. The mission at GiGi’s Playhouse is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

The event is open to the public.

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) If you are heading to the Spiedie Fest and Ballon Rally in Otsiningo Park from August 2^nd through 4^th, make sure to give yourself plenty of extra time to get into the event. All authorized on-site vehicle traffic entering Otsiningo Park will be subject to going through a security check point, so potential delays are anticipated. Concert times are expected to be high traffic times, so plan accordingly.

“Spiedie Fest is a great event in our community,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “Thank you to our Broome County Security Division, Office of Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and New York State DOT for all their hard work in making this event a safe place to be.”

For festival attendees, parking is available at SUNY Broome with shuttle service to the park. Please be sure to allow ample time to park your vehicle. Parking staff and security officers will be assisting in directing patrons to appropriate parking areas and to board the shuttles.

Broome Security also wants you to be mindful of items that are NOT allowed into the event area.

Those restricted items include:

• Weapons of any kind
• Outside food or drink
• Outside alcoholic beverages
• Drugs or paraphernalia
• Coolers
• Backpacks
• Bags larger than 14”x14”x6”
• Bikes
• Roller Blades
• Pets (Service Dogs Exempt)

“In keeping these added precautions in mind, we are asking everyone to arrive early so you can get into the festival and enjoy all the attractions” said Director of Security James Dadamio. “We will have ample security staff in place to ensure a safe and great weekend.”

Make sure to leave any prohibited items in your car. For more information visit www.spiediefest.com. Broome County Security also wants to remind you, if you see something, say something. All visitors are subject to security screening and inspection of approved bags or other items carried in. Report any suspicious activity by calling 911.

(PORT CRANE, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, Judi Hess of Visit Binghamton, and Beer Tree Brew Co came together to announce the details of the 2019 Beer Tree River Float event coming up on Saturday, August 10^th, 2019. 

“Visit Binghamton is excited that the Beer Tree River Float will return this summer,” said Judi Hess, Director of Visit Binghamton. “This unique event has proven to be quite popular with visitors and residents alike. We love that the float also helps to encourage people to enjoy our natural resources.”

“This is a fantastic, family-friendly event and I encourage all Broome County residents to attend,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “Thank you to Visit Binghamton and Beer Tree Brew Co for all their hard work on the River Float event. It’s events like this one that make Broome County a great place to live.”

On August 10 you will be able to bring your inner tubes, kayaks, rafts or canoes for a trip down the Chenango River. Attendees will drop their chosen vessel off in the Launch Zone at Chenango Valley State Park, drive back to Beer Tree Brew Co, and park in the event parking area. Shuttles will then take floaters back to the launch zone to begin a leisurely float down the Chenango River back to the Beer Tree after party for live music and food from Fox & Farmer. Launch times are from 11 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. and the after party will take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“We are excited to host another great event to bring the community and surrounding areas together, for a fun day on the river,” said Brendan Harder of Beer Tree Brew Co.  

Float tickets are $10 and include free entry to Chenango Valley State Park for equipment drop off, the shuttle from Beer Tree Brew Co. to Chenango Valley State Park, and free entry to the Beer Tree Brew Co. After Party. There will be a $5 cover charger for anyone who would like to attend the after part that is not a ticketed floater.

Live music at Beer Tree Brew Co will include:

Kevin & Bradford from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Grove Method from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Krooked Knuckles and Walking Distance from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Head to https://beertreebrew.com/float/ to purchase tickets.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Sue Brown, Highway Commissioner released the following highway work planned for the week beginning August 5:

• Division will be striping County roadways with paint truck.
• Our mow crew will continue mowing the Right of Way along County Roadway system.
• We will continue patching on roadways.  
• The Division will perform grader patching on County roads.
• The Division will be replacing crossroads pipes and several County Roads
• The Division will be ditching on several County roads.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Sue Brown, Highway Commissioner released the following highway work planned for the week beginning August 12:

• Division will be striping County roadways with paint truck.
• Our mow crew will continue mowing the Right of Way along County Roadway system.
• We will continue patching on roadways.
• The Division thru a service contract will be performing a mill and paving project on Whitney Point Lisle Road beginning 8/16.
• The Division will perform grader patching on Cherry Valley and Upper Lisle Roads.
• The Division thru a service contract will begin performing stone and oil (chipseal) on the following: Hardy, Dunham Hill, Knapp Hill, East Maine, Loughlin Roads beginning 8/15.
• The Division will be ditching on Trim St East Windsor, Crocker Hill, Tunnel and Cloverdale Roads.