2011 Archive

• 20th Annual STOP-DWI Holiday Classic Set to Kick Off December 27th With Slam Dunk and Three Point Contest - Dec 23
• This Year, Give the Gift of Emergency Preparedness - Dec 22
• Flu clinic 12/28 noon until 4pm - Dec 22
• Brennan lifts State of Emergency - Dec 16
• Broome Closes Shelter - Dec 16
• Time growing short to register for FEMA aid - Dec 14
• Only 4 Days Left to Register for FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA) Aid - Dec 12
• Rising Demand for Smoke-Free Housing in New York Leads to Expanded Website - Dec 5
• Only 14 Days Left to Register for FEMA, SBA Aid - Dec 2
• National Influenza Vaccination Week December 4-10, 2011 - Dec 2
• Online Applications Now Available for NYSEG’s Emergency Economic Development Programs - Dec 1
• FEMA Experts in Broome County Store - Dec 1
• Two Weeks Left to Register for FEMA, SBA Aid - Nov 30
• New Yorkers Urged to Use ‘Flood Smart’ Building Techniques - Nov 30
• Deadline Extended for Flood Insurance Claims - Nov 30
• Thanksgiving message from the County Executive - Nov 23
• County facilities to close for Thanksgiving holiday - Nov 22
• County facilities to close for Thanksgiving holiday - Nov 22
• Open Ice Skating at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena this Friday - Nov 22
• Disaster Loan and Grant Aid for Storm Recovery in New York Tops $235 Million - Nov 22
• Private Nonprofits May Be Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance - Nov 18
• Free Advice Offered in Broome County Store on Reducing Damage from Future Disasters - Nov 9
• Now Is the Time to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance - Nov 4
• SBA Extends Deadline to Return Storm Repair Applications to December 15 - Nov 4
• Brennan recognizes National Caregivers Month - Nov 3
• FEMA Extends New York Deadlines to Register for Disaster Assistance - Nov 2
• Drowsy Driving Prevention Week - Nov 2
• Business Graduates from Incubator - Oct 25
• State Announces Home Heating Help Available Beginning November 16 - Oct 25
• Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Return to Maine - Oct 25
• Broome Receives Disaster Funds to Clean-up County and Hire Workers - Oct 25
• Broome County Rx Discount Program Reaches $3.5 Million in Savings - Oct 25
• Binghamton named favorite city by Great Race participants - Oct 18
• NYSEG and RG&E Warn Customers to Be Safe and Ask for Identification - Oct 14
• Flu Season is around the Corner Protect Yourself—Get Immunized - Oct 13
• Alcohol server training program to be offered - Oct 7
• Landfill to resume regular hours of operation - Oct 7
• DMV Closed Saturday and Monday - Oct 7
• Village of Port Dickinson's Final Pickup of Flood Debris- Oct. 11th - Oct 3
• County collects unwanted medications - Oct 3
• Endicott Friendly’s to Host Senior Drive, a Driving Wellness Checklist© Event - Oct 3
• What to do with Household Hazardous Waste & Damaged Electronics - Sep 30
• Fire Prevention and Carbon Monoxide Safety - Sep 30
• Broome County Health Department Announces 2011-2012 Flu Clinic Schedule - Sep 29
• Broome County Health Department Announces 2011-2012 Flu Clinic Schedule - Sep 28
• Boil Water Order Lifted in the Town of Vestal Twin Orchards Area - Sep 28
• Farmer Emergency Meeting - Sep 26
• City to host Flood Information Forum Tuesday, 9/27 at 6pm - Sep 24
• City to resume yard waste pick up Monday 9/26 - Sep 24
• Town of Conklin Curfew Lifted & Community Meeting Scheduled - Sep 20
• Local Electronics Recycler Offering Free Curbside Pickup to Flood Victims - Sep 20
• Safe Use of Chemicals After a Flood Event - Sep 18
• Health Department issues statement about control of rodents and other pests - Sep 18
• Road Closure Update as of 9-15 1:30pm - Sep 16
• City Issues Update on Post-Flood Public Works Issues - Sep 16
• Broome County Landfill Info for 2011 Flood - Sep 16
• Drinking Water Problem Corrected- Village of Windsor - Sep 16
• Free Tetanus Vaccine - Sep 16
• Computers available to the public - Sep 16
• Family Assistance Centers / Recovery Support Services - Sep 15
• Safety Information - Sep 15
• Boil Water Advisory for Vestal Water District #4 in Twin Orchards - Sep 15
• No Curfew in the Castle Gardens area of Vestal - Sep 15
• Clearing up Confusion related to NYS Rebate Programs - Sep 15
• OSHA Information on Flood Preparedness & Response - Sep 15
• Drinking Water Problem Corrected- Nanticoke Creek- Nanticoke MHP - Sep 15
• Boil Water Notice Lifted for Nanticoke Creek- Maine MHP - Sep 15
• Boil Water Order Lifted for Forest Manor Residential Development - Sep 15
• Boil Water Order Lifted for Oakwoods Mobile Home Park - Sep 15
• PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED - Sep 15
• Dealing with Household Hazardous Waste - Sep 15
• Disaster Assistance Websites - Sep 14
• Dry Ice and water location to change in Vestal, NY - Sep 14
• Curfew in Twin Orchards, Vestal, NY - Sep 14
• Distribution Center to change in Town of Conklin - Sep 14
• Governor Cuomo Announces Household Appliance Grant Program For Storm Recovery - Sep 14
• Wells and Septic Systems May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance - Sep 14
• Volunteer Options - Sep 14
• Dust Developing Due to Dried Mud - Sep 14
• Donations - Sep 14
• FEMA Information - Sep 14
• Endicott-Updated Boil Correction 9-13 - Sep 14
• Road Closure Update as of 9-14 11:00am - Sep 14
• Boil order lifte in Vestal Water District #5 - Sep 14
• BROOME COUNTY EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER WILL CLOSE FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 - Sep 13
• Chamber of Commerce Begins to Assist Business Community - Sep 13
• Outdoor burning of debris prohibited by state law - Sep 13
• Phone Number for Binghamton University Events Center Shelter - Sep 13
• Updated Road Closure as of 12:00 9-13 - Sep 13
• Avoid Contractor Fraud, Scams in Wake of Tropical Storm Lee - Sep 13
• 9-13 Updated Road Closures as of 11:00am - Sep 13
• 9-13 UPDATE for Public Health Emergency Order for Twin Orchard - Sep 13
• Public Emergency Order for Twin Orchard as of 9-12-11 - Sep 13
• 9-13 Updated Road Closures as of 9:00am - Sep 13
• Updated Road Closures as of 8:00am - Sep 13
• Updated road closures as of 7:30pm 9-12 - Sep 13
• Updated Road Closures as of 6:30pm - Sep 12
• Updated Road Closures as of 5:30pm - Sep 12
• Updated Road Closures as of 3:30pm - Sep 12
• Water conservation order - much of Broome County - Sep 12
• Updated Road Closures for 9-12 as of 1:30 - Sep 12
• Not all bridges in the City of Binghamton are open - Sep 12
• Updated Boil Water Advisories for 9-12 - Sep 12
• 9-12 Updated Road Closures as of 12:30 - Sep 12
• FEMA registration not working yet 2011-09-12 12:30 P.M. - Sep 12
• 9-12 Boil Advisory-Vestal - Sep 12
• 9-12 Updated Road Closures as of 11:30am - Sep 12
• 9-12 Updated Road Closures as of 10:30am - Sep 12
• 9-12 Updated Road Closures as of 730am - Sep 12
• Updated Road Closures as of 9-11-11 7:30pm - Sep 12
• Updated Road Closures as of 5:30pm - Sep 11
• Johnson City High School Shelter & BU’s West Gym Shelter Closed - Sep 11
• 9-11 Update BC Transit information for September 12, 2011 - Sep 11
• Updated Road Closures as of 2:30pm - Sep 11
• County Facilities Opening 9-12-11 - Sep 11
• 9-11 Updated Road Closures as of 1:30pm - Sep 11
• Water distribution sites Sunday 9/11/11 - Sep 11
• Updated list of boil orders effective 9pm Saturday 9/10/11 - Sep 10
• Storm Update as of 4:30pm (9/10/11) - Sep 10
• Town of Vestal Informational Meetings - Sep 10
• Team World Information Center - Sep 10
• Jail Visitation - Sep 10
• Private water system recovery - Sep 10
• Boil Water Advisory for Vestal Water District #5 - Sep 10
• Broome County Public Library Reopened - Sep 10
• Water Distribution Sites in the Town of Union - Sep 10
• Separation of Everyday Garbage and Flood Debris - Sep 9
• 9-10 Updated Road Closures as of 2:30pm - Sep 9
• Efforts to restore water in Endicott - Sep 9
• 9/9/11 Road Closure Update 830PM - Sep 9
• 9/9/11 6PM Update - Sep 9
• Repairing Your Flooded Home - Sep 9
• 9/9 4:30PM Road Closure Update - Sep 9
• MANDATORY Water Conservation for ALL OF BROOME COUNTY - Sep 9
• Boil Water Advisory Update - Sep 9
• BILL GAITHER & FRIENDS HOMECOMING CONCERT POSTPONED - Sep 9
• State of Emergency Remains in Effect - Sep 9
• Events Postponed - Sep 9
• Broome County DMV will be closed Saturday 9/10 - Sep 9
• Emergency Shelter for Animals and Donations Needed - Sep 9
• Storm Update- 10:30am (9/9/11) - Sep 9
• No BC Transit, Lift or Country on Friday 9/9, Saturday 9/10, or Sunday 9/11 - Sep 9
• Road Closure update 9/8/11 8:00PM - Sep 8
• Storm update 9:30pm - Sep 8
• Storm update 6pm - Sep 8
• County operations for Friday 9/9/2011 - Sep 8
• Broome County Public Library Closed Thursday 9/8 - Sep 8
• Residents urged to continue to conserve water 9/9/11 - Sep 8
• Pet shelter established - no more pets to people shelters - Sep 8
• Airport shelter closing - Sep 8
• Broome County Announces Emergency Operations for Thursday - Sep 8
• Mandadory evacuations in the City of Binghamton - Sep 8
• BC TRANSIT FLOOD UPDATES - Sep 7
• Mandatory evacuations of premises that flooded in 2006 - Sep 7
• Portions of the Village of Johnson City ordered to evacuate - Sep 7
• Evacuation order in part of the Town of Union - Sep 7
• Five shelters opening in Broome County - Sep 7
• Major river flooding could be similar to June 2006 - Sep 7
• Broome County Public Library closing at 5pm Wednesday - Sep 7
• Moderate to major river flooding expected in much of Broome County - Sep 7
• Shelters available - Sep 7
• County Announces Veteran Discount Program - Sep 7
• Many roads closed in Broome County - Sep 7
• Brennan Declares State of Emergency - Sep 7
• Flash flooding warning until 5:30 PM Wednesday Sept 7th - Sep 7
• Flash flooding warning until 5:30 PM Wednesday Sept 7th - Sep 7
• Flood Recovery - Sep 1
• National Preparedness Month - September 2011 - Aug 30
• Tropical Storm Irene Update – Broome County - Aug 29
• Brennan issues executive orders - Aug 28
• Susquehanna River Conditions and storm summary - Aug 28
• Chris Thater Memorial - Sunday Cancelled - Aug 28
• Hurricane Irene Update - Aug 26
• 28th Chris Thater Memorial To Be Held This Weekend - Aug 24
• Broome County Surpasses $3 Million in Prescription Savings with ProAct Rx Discount Cards - Aug 23
• Community Partners help to “Halt the Salt” Consumption in Broome County - Aug 22
• Crow Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Broome County - Aug 22
• Ethnic Festival Seeking Vendors - Aug 19
• Community Partners help to “Halt the Salt” Consumption in Broome County - Aug 19
• Crow Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Broome County - Aug 18
• Chris Thater Memorial Expo to Feature Many Exhibits and Attractions - Aug 17
• Broome County STOP DWI Presents the 28th Chris Thater Memorial Races and Music Festival - Aug 17
• Brennan completes review of county provided mobile phones - Aug 17
• Broome County to Receive Grant - Aug 16
• Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network to Host Child Safety Seat Check Event - Aug 10
• Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network to Host Child Safety Seat Check Event - Aug 10
• Health Advisory - Aug 10
• Stray Cat Tests Positive for Rabies - Aug 10
• South Street Bridge closed (County Route 133) in the Town of Barker - Aug 10
• Health officials want to rule out human (and pet) exposure to rabies - Aug 9
• Stray Cat Test Positive For Rabies - Aug 9
• OJT Funds Help Local Business Hire Workers - Aug 5
• Endicott Friendly’s to Host Senior Drive, a Driving Wellness Checklist Event - Aug 3
• Raymond Corporation to recruit welders at Broome-Tioga Workforce New York - Aug 2
• Broome County STOP-DWI Announces Lineup for the 2011 Chris Thater Memorial Music Festival - Aug 1
• HUD Lead Hazard Control Program - Aug 1
• Free Family Fun Nights Offer Safe Activities for Local Families - Jul 29
• Farmers Market to Host Child Safety Seat Check - Jul 27
• Paving and rehabilitation on County Route 72 - Jul 27
• Farmer’s Market Holds Child Safety Seat Check - Jul 27
• Bats and Rabies Awareness - Jul 27
• BC STOP-DWI Announces SEFCU and Broome County as Premier Sponsors of the 2011 Chris Thater Memorial Races and Music Festival - Jul 26
• Bats and Rabies Awareness - Jul 26
• County Executive announces details of 2011 Broome County Fair - Jul 25
• Test - Jul 22
• Health Department Announces Opening of Cooling Centers - Jul 21
• Hot Weather Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness - Jul 21
• Health Department Announces Opening of Cooling Centers - Jul 21
• Farm Bureau 100 Year Anniversary - Jul 20
• Shenzhen University Student Visit - Jul 20
• Hot Weather Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness - Jul 20
• Two New Displays Honoring Broome County Veterans Dedicated - Jul 18
• Paving on Watson Blvd. - Jul 18
• Broome County Forum Theatre – Renovations and Upgrades - Jul 13
• Brennan to Begin Review of County Provided Mobile Phones - Jul 12
• Hot Weather Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness - Jul 12
• Economic Benefit Study Released Showing Local Impact of BGM - Jul 11
• Binghamton Bridge Pedal - Jul 7
• Brennan Introduces Changes to Future Retiree and Employee Health Benefits - Jul 5
• Conklin Senior Citizens Club to Host Senior Drive, a Driving Wellness Checklist© Event - Jul 5
• Conklin Senior Citizens Club to Host Senior Drive, a Driving Wellness Checklist© Event - Jul 1
• Parents Encouraged to have Installation of Child Safety Seats Inspected - Jun 30
• Parents Encouraged to have Installation of Child Safety Seats Inspected - Jun 30
• Swimming Advisory Lifted at Greenwood Park - Jun 30
• Health Department Investigates Rashes Reported after Swimming at Greenwood Park - Jun 30
• Happy Independence Day! - Jun 30
• B.C. Transit service has returned to normal - Jun 30
• Broome County Parks open through entire holiday weekend - Jun 29
• Swimming Advisory Lifted at Greenwood Park - Jun 29
• Broome County Parks Triathlon - Dorchester Park - July 2, 2011 - Jun 29
• Health Department offers Summer Dental Program for Children - Jun 29
• Brennan Vetoes Redistricting Plan - Jun 24
• Bees Humanely Removed from Forum Theatre - Jun 24
• Executive Brennan Recognizes Employees - Jun 22
• Executive Brennan Recognizes Employees - Jun 22
• June 2011 River Crawl - Jun 13
• Health Department Investigates Rashes Reported after Swimming at Greenwood Park - Jun 10
• BC Transit to return to normal location - Jun 9
• BC Transit Junction Returning to Intermodal 5:50PM - Jun 9
• Mental Health Department closed for the remainder of the day (6-9-11) - Jun 9
• Health Department Issues Respiratory Alert Following Fire in Downtown - Jun 9
• Shortline and Greyhound still Operating (6-9-11) - Jun 9
• Mental Health Department Closed 6-9-11 - Jun 9
• Binghamton Bridge Pedal 2011 - Jun 6
• Health Department Issues Public Health Order to Local Stores on Bath Salts Ban - Jun 3
• Brennan Grounds Six More Vehicles - Jun 3
• Empower Federal Credit Union Hosts Child Safety Seat Check - Jun 1
• Brennan engages with NYSEG on power restoration to Broome households and businesses - May 28
• Severe Storm of 5/26/11 - May 27
• Strong Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages Broome County Emergency Operations Center Activated - May 27
• Friends of the Forum Announce Additional Cast Member Sponsors - May 24
• Brennan Introduces Retirement Incentive - May 23
• Brennan Tells Departments to Reduce Spending - May 23
• Taxi Drivers Must Renew Licenses - May 23
• Home Lead Hazards Awareness - May 12
• Johnson City Tobacco Free Parks Policy Celebration - May 11
• Saddle up and "Ride the Carousel Circuit" - May 11
• BMTS Celebrates May as National Bike Month with New Bicycle Route Map for Greater Binghamton - May 11
• Broome County to Auction Foreclosed Properties May 21st - May 10
• En-Joie Golf Course to Re-Open Wednesday, May 11th - May 10
• Broome and Tioga County Heritage Weekend - May 5
• 2011 Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Show on Display at The Broome County Public Library - May 2
• Legislature Appoints Brennan Broome County Executive - Apr 22
• Friends of the Forum Looking for Additional Beauty and the Beast Gala Sponsors to Join Premier Sponsor Court St. Redevelopment - Apr 20
• Friends of the Forum Announces Next Major Fundraising Event - Apr 15
• Free Landlord Seminar to be Held at Broome County Health Department - Apr 8
• Centers for Disease Control Visits Broome County During Public Health Week April 4th - 10th - Apr 6
• 2011 County Health Rankings Released - Broome Ranks 23rd for Positive Health Factors - Mar 30
• Broome County Surpasses $2 Million in Prescription Savings with ProAct Rx Discount Cards - Mar 23
• Subway Opens New Sandwich Kiosk for Airport Passengers - Mar 22
• Executive Orders-Winter Storm 3-7-11 - Mar 11
• Moderate Flooding in Broome County- Rivers Continue to Rise - Mar 11
• Potential for Moderate to Major Flooding in Broome County - Mar 10
• STOP-DWI Holiday Classic Seeking Local High Schools - Mar 10
• STOP-DWI Holiday Classic seeking local high schools to compete in 2011 Regional Division - Mar 9
• Broome County STOP-DWI accepting applications for the 2011 Chris Thater Memorial Music Festival - Mar 8
• State of Emergency Lifted Across Broome County--Binghamton/JC Extend their Declarations Until Midnight - Mar 7
• Broome County seeking local businesses to participate in Veterans Discount Program - Mar 2
• 2011 Rabies Clinics Announced - Feb 25
• Broome County Health Department Hosts Orientation for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Candidates - Feb 24
• Veterans Tribute Fundraising Dinner Set for February 25th - Feb 14
• Environmental Photo Contest Looking for Entries - Feb 14
• Executive Fiala’s Statement Regarding DMV Appointment - Feb 9
• Winter Pedestrian Safety - Feb 2
• Gillibrand Announces New Proposal to Spur Innovation and Job Creation in Binghamton - Jan 31
• Students Start Their Day the Woodrow Wilson Way with Breakfast in the Classroom - Jan 26
• Fourteen Area Fire Departments to Install Free Smoke Alarms - Jan 24
• Students Start Their Day the Woodrow Wilson Way with Breakfast in the Classroom - Jan 21
• Broome County OES on Standby for Millennium Pipeline Shutdown - Jan 14
• Millennium Pipeline Work to Commence Saturday, January 15th - Jan 14
• Lots of Snow Means Lots of Fun and Exercise at Green Wood Park - Jan 14
• Greater Binghamton Airport Passenger Boardings Increase 10.5% in 2010 - Jan 13
• Friends of the Forum La Traviata Fundraiser to be held February 5th - Jan 11
• Health Department to Hold Walk-in Flu Clinics - Jan 11
• Employers To Receive Increased Funds for Training New Workers - Jan 10
• Executive Names New STOP-DWI Coordinator to Replace Jim May - Jan 7
• Broome County Recruits for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers - Jan 5