Broome County, NY

A message was recently sent out to all Broome County Employees regarding environmental testing at the Broome County Office Building.  County officials also wanted to ensure this information was available to the public.

The  BMTS Policy Committee will be taking action on the Unified Planning Work Program, which describes the tasks to be undertaken in the coming year by BMTS staff, and the federal grant funding that will support it.

(Binghamton, NY) Twenty-three Broome County individuals accused of various charges of welfare fraud are scheduled to appear in Binghamton City Court beginning today.  In total, $51,135 of benefits involving the public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid and daycare programs were received by individuals who failed to report employment income or submitted false information. 

Broome Files Papers with PSC to Intervene on Consumers’ Behalf

Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study Planning Committee

Finch Hollow Nature Center has announced upcoming family programs for March.  "Be a Chef for the Birds" and "Worms!"  Please contact the Finch Hollow Nature Center directly at (607) 729-4231 for more information and to make reservations.

(BINGHAMTON-NY) The Broome County Environmental Management Council (EMC), a citizen’s advisory group to County government, invites amateur photographers and local high school students to submit photographs of Broome County’s environment for the 2010 Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Show & Competition. The purpose is to raise awareness about Broome County’s natural and cultural environments.

BINGHAMTON, NY – Due to the snow storm and projected winds for this evening, the Broome County Health Department is cancelling its H1N1 flu clinic scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Vestal Senior High School. The clinic will be scheduled for a later date. Details will be announced through the media.

Products called "Kohl," "Kajal," and "Surma" Can Damage the Brain and Nervous System 

BINGHAMTON – The Broome County Health Department warns residents that certain imported eye cosmetics contain high levels of lead and should not be used. These cosmetics—called kohl, kajal, and surma—are imported from Asia, Africa and the Middle East and sometimes can be purchased at ethnic or neighborhood stores.