Broome County, NY

(Binghamton, NY) -- Eleven Broome County residents were arrested for Welfare Fraud in January. The arrests are a result of an on-going Welfare Fraud investigation by the Broome County Security Division.

“Broome County is diligent about cracking down on Welfare Fraud; these arrests are a testament to our tremendous Security Division,” said County Executive Debbie Preston. “These are difficult times for everyone, but those abusing the system must be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” she went on to say.

(Binghamton, NY) -- The Broome County Legislature on Thursday approved Resolution 32-2, which will reduce salaries of 64 County employees by 5% or more. This resolution was submitted by County Executive Debbie Preston.

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(Binghamton, NY) The 20^th Anniversary edition of the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic will kick off at 3:30 p.m. December 27^th with the Slam Dunk and Three Point Contest at Binghamton High School. Admission is $5.00.

ALBANY, N.Y. - After a year in which New York State endured disasters in the form of heavy snows, spring floods, a hurricane and a tropical storm, state and federal officials are urging residents to consider giving the gift of emergency preparedness this holiday season.

(BINGHAMTON, NY) – The Broome County Health Department will be holding a flu clinic at their offices located at 225 Front Street, Binghamton, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clinics are open to the county residents ages 3 and up.

Broome County Executive Pat Brennan announced today that the state of Emergency has been lifted.

Broome County Executive Pat Brennan announced today that the shelter that was housing special needs evacuees since September 7, 2011 closed on Wednesday, December 14^th.