Broome County, NY

Broome County Executive Debbie Preston To Give State of The County Address

jworhach — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:54:54 -0500

(Binghamton, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston will give her first State of the County Address at 4:30pm on Thursday, February 16^th, 2012 in the Legislative Chamber on the 6^th Floor of the County Office Building.

County Executive Debbie Preston Issues New Whistleblower Order

jworhach — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:08:00 -0500

(Binghamton, NY) – Broome County Executive Debbie Preston Thursday blew the whistle on unethical behavior in County Government. Preston signed and issued an Executive Order creating a new policy for reporting improper behavior within the County.

Preston instituted a new Whistleblower Hotline for employees and Broome County residents to use when they witness abuses in County Government.

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County Saves $10k By Busting Welfare Fraud

jworhach — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:06:19 -0500

(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.

Preston and Jensen: Parks Belong To People; Not Politicians

jworhach — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:09:09 -0500

(Binghamton, NY) -- Broome County Executive Debbie Preston and Legislator David Jensen (R-Endicott) today removed the last sign with the name of the Executive on County property. This month they will introduce a resolution to the County Legislature to prohibit the placement of the County Executive’s name on signs that adorn all County Buildings, Parks and Property.