Staffing Emergency at Willow Point Nursing Home in VestalStaffing Emergency at Willow Point Nursing Home in VestalBroome County Executive Jason Garnar has issued a State of Emergency for the county-owned Willow Point Nursing Home due to a staff shortage. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Executive Praises Federal Infrastructure SigningBroome Executive Praises Federal Infrastructure SigningBroome County's Executive says the federal infrastructure funding will bring broadband internet service to every corner of the county.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Garnar: Broome County Employees May Face Vaccination MandateGarnar: Broome County Employees May Face Vaccination MandateBroome County Executive Jason Garnar says everyone employed by county government could be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine soon.Bob JosephBob Joseph
New York Governor Hochul Tells Parents to Schedule Kids’ COVID Shots NowNew York Governor Hochul Tells Parents to Schedule Kids’ COVID Shots NowNew York Governor Kathy Hochul is telling parents and school districts to get ready now to get younger children vaccinated against COVID-19.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Climb in COVID Hospitalizations “Very, Very” ConcerningBroome Climb in COVID Hospitalizations “Very, Very” ConcerningBroome County Executive Jason Garnar says he’s “very, very concerned” about the rise in the number of COVID hospitalizations over the past week.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Planning Multi-Million Dollar Makeover for Grippen ParkBroome Planning Multi-Million Dollar Makeover for Grippen ParkA major improvement project is in the works for Broome County's Grippen Park in the town of Union.Bob JosephBob Joseph
Broome Executive Resumes Weekly Updates in Wake of COVID SpikeBroome Executive Resumes Weekly Updates in Wake of COVID SpikeBroome County’s executive is resuming weekly updates and the county begins rapid testing again. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome County to Acquire “Graffiti Truck” in War on VandalismBroome County to Acquire “Graffiti Truck” in War on VandalismThere may soon be a new tool for Broome County communities in the seemingly never-ending battle to keep graffiti from spreading out of control.Bob JosephBob Joseph
Broome’s Proposed Budget Cuts Tax Levy, Focuses on InfrastructureBroome’s Proposed Budget Cuts Tax Levy, Focuses on InfrastructureBroome County Executive Jason Garnar has presented his budget proposal that calls for a tax reduction for the fourth consecutive year.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
NYS Senator Akshar Pushes Back on Healthcare Worker Vaccine MandateNYS Senator Akshar Pushes Back on Healthcare Worker Vaccine MandateOne of the Southern Tier’s representatives to Albany pushes back at a mandate that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte