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(BINGHAMTON, 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 via Zoom.
 
The County Executive detailed a $402 million recommended county budget. His plan includes a tax cut, reducing the county property tax levy by 0.1%. This is the third year in a row the Executive has recommended a tax cut in his budget plan. 

The County Executive also addressed his commitment to maintaining the critical services Broome County provides to taxpayers despite budget shortfalls this year due to COVID-19.
 
“In the face of one of the toughest challenges we have ever seen, the COVID-19 pandemic, my 2021 Executive Budget shows my continued commitment to our Broome County finances,” said County Executive Garnar. “We are working to continue to provide the taxpayers of Broome County the services they depend on, now more than ever. In 2020 our County Departments had to step up to find new ways to serve our community and have shown how critically important these services are.”
 
The 2021 proposed budget maintains the many county services and programs that have played a vital role in the County’s ability to lead the response to COVID-19.

Garnar’s budget also includes an increased investment in public safety with the addition of two positions at the Office of Emergency Services, one dedicated to supporting the current COVID-19 response efforts.  

“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, especially during these difficult times” said Garnar. “I look forward to working with the Legislature in the coming weeks as we move toward adopting this budget for 2021.”

County Executive Garnar’s recommended 2021 budget now goes to the Broome County Legislature for review and approval this fall.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today his 2021 Budget Address will be given Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 5PM during the Broome County Legislature’s Committee of the Whole meeting. 
 
The address will take place via Zoom. 

Due to COVID-19, this year the County Executive will not be continuing his tradition of taking his public addresses into the community.  
 
“With the COVID-19 pandemic we have faced challenges unlike ever before. Now we look ahead to 2021,” said County Executive Garnar. “I look forward to presenting another solid budget, one that protects our county taxpayers and maintains the services that we all depend on.” 

The event will be open to the media and public viewing via Zoom. The information is below: 

Topic: September Committee of the Whole 
Time: Sep 10, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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(BROOME COUNTY, NY) Monday, August 17, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced gyms and fitness centers across the state can reopen to the public starting next Monday, August 24. 

The Governor also announced local elected officials may choose to delay the reopening of gyms and fitness centers as well as indoor fitness classes until September 2 or later to provide time for required local health department inspections. 

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today he will not be delaying the opening. All Broome County facilities will be allowed to open next Monday, August 24 so long as they follow state guidance. 

“I am allowing all gyms and fitness centers in Broome County to open and to also conduct in person classes on the EARLY start date of Monday, August 24,” said County Executive Garnar. “Per NY State guidance our health dept will inspect all facilities for compliance within two weeks after start date.”

The Broome County Health Department will be working with all local gyms and fitness centers on these inspections.

New York State also released the below guidance for the facilities: 

Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Centers 

• Capacity: 33% occupancy limit. 
• Access: Sign-in with contact information and health screening required. 
• PPE: Appropriate face coverings required at all times. 
• Distancing: 6 feet of separation at all times. 
• Hygiene/Cleaning: Cleaning and disinfection supplies made available to customers; shared equipment cleaned after every use; staff must also be available to clean and disinfect equipment in between uses; rental equipment must be cleaned and disinfected between customer use. 
• Classes: By appointment/reservation only; maximum class capacity capped at number of people that can adhere to the 6-feet social distancing rules, but in no case more than 33% of the typical class size (i.e., leave stations, cycles, etc. vacant); classes should be scheduled to allow additional time for cleaning and disinfection in between each session. 
• Amenities: Water bottle refill stations permitted, but not shared water fountains; communal showers are closed, but individual showers/stalls can remain open so long as they are cleaned in between use. 
• Air Handling Systems: Gyms should operate at MERV-13 or greater; if they are unable to operate at that level, they must have heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional document their inability to do so and adopt additional ventilation and mitigation protocols from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
• Inspection: Local health departments shall inspect before or within two weeks of the gym/fitness center opening to ensure compliance.
   

(BINGHAMTON, NY) –Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and Chairman of the Broome County Legislature Daniel J. Reynolds joined Visions Federal Credit Union CEO Tyrone Muse and Mirabito Energy Products CEO Joe Mirabito on Friday to announce that Visions Federal Credit Union has been awarded the naming rights to the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena for 2021-2030. 

Earlier this year, a request for proposals was issued for the Arena naming rights. Visions Federal Credit Union submitted a proposal to acquire the Arena naming rights and the box offices naming rights to both the Arena and Forum Theater.

“We are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. “Visions FCU and Mirabito are two great community partners and we look forward to continuing to work with them and see the amazing things they bring to Broome County.”

Broome County will receive $60,000 per year for the duration of the 10-year agreement which can be extended for an additional 5 years. The fee will double if the county is successful in securing funding for and completing a significant renovation of the Arena totaling more than $20,000,000 (twenty million dollars).

“Broome County has been our home since the beginning,” said Ty Muse, Visions’ President/CEO. “Partnering with the county furthers our investment in the community, and it’s even better knowing that we’ll have a part in drawing more people to the area. Whether they’re here for LUMA, hockey, or even a concert, they can experience all the great things that the Binghamton area has going for it.” 

In addition to Visions Federal Credit Union being awarded the naming rights to the Arena, Mirabito Energy Products was announced as the new sponsor of the box offices at the Arena and Forum Theatre.

“We look forward to partnering with Visions on this exciting new project,” said Joe Mirabito, CEO, Mirabito Energy Products, “By working together, we will be able to better support the Arena and its efforts to enhance the quality of life in our community.”

In addition to the annual fee, Visions Federal Credit Union will establish and manage a reserve account dedicated to increasing the number of live events at the Veterans Memorial Arena and Forum Theatre in the amount of $126,000 per year.

“The live-event fund is something we are really excited about,” said Chris Marion, General Manager of the Arena and Forum Theatre. “It’s a top priority of ours to maximize use of these facilities and this partnership with Visions Federal Credit Union and Mirabito Energy Products will help us bring more frequent and diversified entertainment and sporting events to downtown Binghamton.”

Visions Federal Credit Union has also agreed to act in partnership with management to market upcoming event calendars through means agreeable to both parties.

The changeover from the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena to the new name will come at no cost to taxpayers as Visions has agreed to design, construct and install all signage at their expense.

The agreement was approved by the Broome County Legislature Thursday. 

 

Broome County is recognizing Southern Tier senior performing arts students by featuring them on the Broome County Forum Theatre Marquee. 

Below is the schedule for participating districts: 

6/22 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Binghamton City School District

6/23 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District & Chenango Valley Central School District

6/24 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Deposit Central School District & Hancock Central School District

6/25 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Greene Central School District & Harpursville Central School District

6/26 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District 

6/27 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Binghamton City School District

6/27 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District & Chenango Valley Central School District

6/27 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Deposit Central School District & Hancock Central School District

6/27 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Greene Central School District & Harpursville Central School District

6/27 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District 

6/28 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District 

6/28 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Greene Central School District & Harpursville Central School District 

6/28 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Deposit Central School District & Hancock Central School District

6/28 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District & Chenango Valley Central School District

6/28 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Binghamton City School District

6/29 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central & Whitney Point Central School District

6/30 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Johnson City Central School & Susquehanna Valley Central School District

7/1 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

7/2 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

7/3 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Windsor Central School District

7/4 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central & Whitney Point Central School District

7/4 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Johnson City Central School & Susquehanna Valley Central School District

7/4 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

7/4 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

7/4 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Windsor Central School District

7/5 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Windsor Central School District

7/5 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

7/5 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

7/5- 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Johnson City Central School & Susquehanna Valley Central School District

7/5 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central & Whitney Point Central School District 

7/6 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Owego Apalachin Central School District 

7/11 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Owego Apalachin Central School District

7/12 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Owego Apalachin Central School District

 

*This schedule will continue to be updated as needed. 

(TOWN OF DICKINSON, NY) Broome County officials announced today information on a second distribution of cloth masks to the public. On Thursday 15,000 cloth masks will be available to the public at Otsiningo Park.

Distribution will take place from 11 a.m. through your 7 p.m. (or until supplies run out). 

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Again mask distribution is limited to 1 mask per person, per household. There will be a 5-mask limit per household. The goal is to make sure every Broome County resident 2 years and older has access to a mask. CDC guidance does not recommend masks on infants younger than 2.

If you already have a reusable mask you DO NOT need another one. 

People can also call 2-1-1 for additional help.
Broome County officials remind you to stay home, avoid contact with others and if you feel sick and do not need immediate assistance please contact your healthcare provider via phone or virtual health with questions prior to heading to the emergency room.  

Broome County is recognizing spring senior athletes by featuring them on the Broome County Forum Theatre Marquee. 

Below is the schedule for participating districts: 

6/2 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Whitney Point Central School District 

6/3 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central

6/4 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Chenango Valley Central School District

6/5 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Windsor Central School District 

6/6 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Whitney Point Central School District 

6/6 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central

6/6 – 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. – Chenango Valley Central School District

6/6 – 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.- Windsor Central School District 

6/7 – 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.- Windsor Central School District 

6/7 – 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. – Chenango Valley Central School District

6/7 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Seton Catholic Central

6/7 – 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. – Whitney Point Central School District 

6/8 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Whitney Point Central School District

6/9 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Deposit Central School District 

6/10 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Harpursville Central School District 

6/11 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Johnson City Central School District 

6/12 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District 

6/13 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Deposit Central School District 

6/13 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Harpursville Central School District

6/13 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Johnson City Central School District

6/13 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District

6/14 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Maine-Endwell Central School District

6/14 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Johnson City Central School District

6/14 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Harpursville Central School District

6/14 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Deposit Central School District 

6/15 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

6/19 – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

6/20 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

6/20 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District

6/20 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District

6/20 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

6/21 – 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Vestal Central School District

6/21 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District

6/21 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Chenango Forks Central School District

6/21 – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Union-Endicott Central School District

*This schedule will be updated as more districts participate. 

The Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) is developing a new long-range transportation plan, Moving Our Future Forward 2045.

The purpose of the Plan is to help local officials in Broome and Tioga Counties make the best decisions on selecting transportation projects and programs to be funded by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. Projects eligible for federal funding include street and bridge repair, traffic safety improvements, public transit, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.  

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BMTS is seeking input from residents and business owners on what they think are the most important transportation needs to be addressed in the Plan. COVID-19 has changed our lives in profound ways, including public engagement. To ensure that the community has an opportunity to provide input on this important project, BMTS has created an online survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMTSLongRangePlan). 

The survey reflects the importance of all modes of travel. People move by car, transit, bicycle, and on foot. The community’s survey responses will be used to identify needs related to all the ways we travel and for prioritizing how to spend the Region’s federal transportation dollars.

More information about the Plan can be found by visiting https://bmtsmovingforward.com/ and the BMTS Facebook page. Those without internet access can request a printed survey by calling BMTS at 778-2443.

We appreciate your assistance in publicizing this call for public input. Both BMTS’ Executive Director Jennifer Yonkoski and RSG’s Steven Gayle (from the consulting firm contracted to support BMTS in developing the Plan) are available for interview via Zoom, Skype or your preferred platform.

Passengers on a Greyhound bus, Schedule 4178, that left Cleveland, OH at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, passed through Erie, PA connected with Schedule 0317 departing Buffalo, NY approximately 9:00 a.m. and arrived in Syracuse at approximately 12:30 p.m. that same day, may have been exposed to COVID-19. Passengers who were on either of these buses have been advised to contact their local health department for further information and assessment.

If any Broome County residents were riding the bus they can contact the Broome County Health Department at 607-778-2802. 

This bus did not pass through Broome County.

As previously announced when Broome County closed down the Greater Binghamton Transportation Center (Bus Station) to commercial traffic, Greyhound Lines agreed to County Executive Jason Garnar’s request to not stop in Broome County during this pandemic.

 

(VESTAL, NY) The Broome County Health Department was notified today that a resident at Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time no other residents or employees are displaying signs or symptoms of COVID-19. 

The identified resident has been moved to a negative pressure room in the facility. The unit that the resident lives in is on strict droplet precautions at this time. Staff at Willow Point will continue monitoring all residents for changes. 

If any other resident tests positive for COVID-19 they will also be moved to the negative pressure room. If your loved one has or does test positive for COVID-19 you will receive a personal phone call from the facility.