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Broome Bus Station Diner Losing Thousands
Broome Bus Station Diner Losing Thousands
Broome Bus Station Diner Losing Thousands
Broome County's venture into serving food and drink to bus travelers has turned out to be a money-losing experiment. Information released by the county in response to a Binghamton man's Freedom of Information Law request reveals Twilight Diner at the downtown bus station has lost nearly $20,000...
Broome Fracking Truck Law Vetoed
Broome Fracking Truck Law Vetoed
Broome Fracking Truck Law Vetoed
A road use fee measure approved by lawmakers in anticipation of heavy truck traffic associated with future fracking activity is being vetoed by Broome County Executive Debra Preston. The proposal raised concerns among some residents and local business operators...
Abdelazim Returns to Binghamton City Hall
Abdelazim Returns to Binghamton City Hall
Abdelazim Returns to Binghamton City Hall
Tarik Abdelazim is working again for the administration of Binghamton mayor Matthew Ryan. Abdelazim has returned to his former job of director of planning, housing and community development. He left the post spring as he prepared to run for Broome County executive...
Broome State of Emergency Ends at 4:30 am
Broome State of Emergency Ends at 4:30 am
Broome State of Emergency Ends at 4:30 am
The powerful storm resulted in states of emergency in Binghamton-area counties. A State of Emergency has been declared in Broome County, starting at four o'clock Monday afternoon. County Executive Debra Preston's office announced the declaration at noon...
Broome Government Camera Policy Revealed
Broome Government Camera Policy Revealed
Broome Government Camera Policy Revealed
Your iPhone or iPad could be seized if you violate the new Broome County government "camera policy." The policy at the Broome County Office Building was put in place August 3, almost three months ago. All county employees were informed of the new regulations in a message issued by Deputy County Executive Bijoy Datta...
BC Transit Unlimited Bus Passes Restored After Protests
BC Transit Unlimited Bus Passes Restored After Protests
BC Transit Unlimited Bus Passes Restored After Protests
After a firestorm of complaints, a plan to drop unlimited BC Transit bus passes has been changed. But prices for the passes would go up. Broome County executive Debra Preston Wednesday afternoon announced a revised fare structure plan that would reinstitute a 31-day unlimited ride pass...
Broome County Issues To Be Aired in “Binghamton Now” Forum
Broome County Issues To Be Aired in “Binghamton Now” Forum
Broome County Issues To Be Aired in “Binghamton Now” Forum
A range of issues of concern to Broome County residents will be discussed in an upcoming broadcast forum on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program. Republican County Executive Debra Preston and Democratic challenger Tarik Abdelazim are invited to participate in the forum, which will air live Wednesday, October 30, from 10 to 11 a...
Broome Exec Race: No Broadcast Debates
Broome Exec Race: No Broadcast Debates
Broome Exec Race: No Broadcast Debates
With a month to go before Election Day, it appears this may be the first campaign for Broome County executive that will not have any broadcast joint appearances by the candidates. County executive Debra Preston's campaign released a statement Friday afternoon characterizing much of the discussion surrounding debates as "silly campaign rhetoric...
Abdelazim Schedules Broome Town Hall Forums
Abdelazim Schedules Broome Town Hall Forums
Abdelazim Schedules Broome Town Hall Forums
Broome County Executive candidate Tarik Abdelazim plans to hold a series of what he calls "People's Town Halls" over the next few weeks.Abdelazim said the first of the scheduled forums will take place Wednesday night at 7:00 at the Endicott Visitors Center at 300 Lincoln Avenue...

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