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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

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

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

Bob Joseph — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:14:04 +0000

Many of those who live in some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy have ties to Binghamton University.

Members of the campus community will be joining forces to try to provide some assistance to those who've experienced losses because of the storm