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Vestal Flood Buyout Program Inches Forward

Bob Joseph — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:21:55 +0000

A program to buy out more flood-damaged structures in Broome County is moving ahead.

The town of Vestal board has approved demolition work on a few properties targeted for acquisition under the federally-funded plan

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Newark Valley Fire District Receives Federal Grant

Bob Joseph — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:38:34 +0000

Firefighters in Newark Valley can expect to be equipped with improved self-contained breathing apparatus as a result of funding from the federal government.

Federal officials say the Newark Valley Fire District has been awarded more than $119,000 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program

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Town of Union Flood Buyout Appraisals to Begin

Bob Joseph — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:17:16 +0000

Appraisal work should get underway for town of Union properties that are part of a flood buyout program.

The town board has authorized the appraisal process for 176 properties which have been approved for the process

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FEMA May Fund Buyout of 176 Town Of Union Properties

Bob Joseph — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:52:56 +0000

The town of Union's property buyout plan has received a boost from the federal government.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency this afternoon notified the town that it intends to fund a proposed buyout of 176 properties

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