Improved Police Response to Mental Crisis
Binghamton Police work with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to improve interactions between police and people with a mental health crisis.
Health
Cortland County Reproductive Health Clinic Closing
The Cortland County Health Department says its Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health is closing at the end of the month.
NY COVID Update for Health Coverage, Testing and Theaters
On day 200 of the coronavirus pandemic in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo says the special enrollment period for uninsured residents is being extended again.
Local Campuses Excel in Pandemic Policy
State University of New York schools in Broome County are being held up as shining examples of how to run a college during a pandemic.
Broome and BU Add to COVID Count
On the SUNY tracker of colleges and universities, Binghamton University had a dozen new cases identified by on-campus testing over the past seven days.
Action for Older Person's New Director on Close Up
Action for Older Persons new Executive Director, Robbie Smolinsky, is the guest on the weekly, local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up.
No COVID-Ban on Trick-or-Treat
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told News 12 on Long Island that he would not ban trick-or-treating.
More New York Nursing Homes to Allow Visitors
Restrictions on visitation at long-term care facilities like nursing homes in New York State are relaxing somewhat.
Construction Project Detours Traffic Around UHS Wilson Hospital
Motorists in Johnson City are using alternate routes to avoid a project now underway at the Wilson Medical Center campus.
Binghamton School District Computer Distribution Raises Concerns
Some parents of children in the Binghamton City School District say there were logistical problems with the way laptop computers were distributed.