(BINGHAMTON, NY) -- Broome County Executive Debbie Preston and Parks Commissioner Art Garrison today announced Broome County Parks will officially open for the 2013 Summer Season on Saturday, May 25th, 2013.
Preston vowed that admission to Broome County’s Parks will remain free.
“While Counties around the Country have begun to charge admission to enter their Parks, the Parks in Broome County remain free to enter and are open and accessible to the public,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “Our Parks belong to the people; we’re proud to offer dozens of activities at our nine County Parks which cover nearly 3,000 acres across the County.”
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(CHENANGO, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston and Sheriff Dave Harder today announced a collaborative effort between Broome County STOP-DWI, the Sheriff’s Office, Mirabito Energy Products, the KYDS Coalition and local Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chapters to effectively address underage drinking issues in Broome County.
“Our children are our most valuable resource; so we must provide them the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow. They need to understand that illegally abusing substances leads to an unproductive future of dependency,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “As parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, friends and community leaders it is our responsibility to educate and lead by example. This is a community problem which requires a community solution.”
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(Binghamton, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston today announced details of Broome Bands Together, a new free weekly summer concert series sponsored by Coughlin & Gerhart LLP. She was joined by Coughlin & Gerhart Managing Partner Mark Gorgos.
Broome Bands Together will take place at Otsiningo Park each Tuesday at 6:30pm from June 25th – July 23rd, 2013. Each week a different local band will take the stage. Coughlin & Gerhart provided $6,000 to fund the concerts and keep them free to the public.
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(Vestal, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston today took part in the celebration of National Nursing Home Week, by serving as guest BINGO caller at Willow Point Nursing Home.
“Everyone in Broome County has a connection to a local nursing home; they hold a special place in our hearts and provide a vital service to our community,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “It is important that we recognize the efforts of our nursing home staff and honor the residents this week and every week.”
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(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston and Broome Security James Dadamio today announced the results of another Taxi Cab Crackdown in Broome County. Over 150 Cabs were evaluated and the action resulted in the issuance of 13 warnings for various violations, four citations for overloading violations and three suspensions.
“We continue to receive numerous complaints of potential violations of Taxi Cabs,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “Taxi Cabs should be able to conduct a fair business and make a profit. However jeopardizing the safety of those who they transport, flouting the law, and refusing service to customers unless they are going to certain neighborhoods will come to an end, or we will end it.”
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(JOHNSON CITY, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston today opened the new Military Family Room at the Greater Binghamton Airport. The Military Family Room will provide a private setting for military members and their families to relax before departures, and to reconnect upon arrivals at the Airport. She was joined by Legislator and US Army Veteran David Jensen (R-Endicott), Aviation Commissioner Carl Beardsley Jr., Veterans Services Director Brian Vojtisek and Olum’s Department Store President Keith Solomon.
“Our Military men and women put their lives on the line in defense of freedom,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “The least we can do is provide a comfortable and private setting at the Greater Binghamton Airport to receive a proper send-off prior to deployment, and experience the emotion of reuniting with their loved ones upon their return.”
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(BINGHAMTON, NY) -- Broome County Executive Debbie Preston and Security Director James Dadamio today announced the suspension of the operating license of Best Taxi, Glenwood Road, Vestal, for numerous violations of the Broome County Charter and Code.
“We are committed to safe and affordable transportation for all Broome County residents,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “We have received numerous complains on Taxi Cab operators in Broome County, resulting in investigations and now a suspension. We will continue closely regulating Taxi providers and making sure the public is safe, the service is fair and the rates are lawful.”
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(Binghamton, NY) --The Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition needs your help in assessing public awareness on water quality and stormwater issues. In cooperation with Broome County Government, the Coalition has developed a survey to find out about your knowledge of local water quality issues and some of your everyday behaviors that relate to water quality management.
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(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston today announced Broome County is leading the State in implementing Food Procurement Standards developed by the Governor’s Food Policy Council. Broome is the first municipality in Upstate New York to develop a framework to help ensure the foods and beverages purchased, produced and served by the County are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Broome County Central Foods serves approximately 1.8 million meals annually at Willow Point Nursing Home, Senior Centers, to Meals on Wheels recipients, children’s centers, and at the Broome County Jail. The new food standards will apply to all meals purchased and prepared at Central Foods.
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