Free Child Care for Student Parents Expansion Proposed
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York says she wants free child care services expanded for parents attending community colleges.
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Workforce Training Funds Announced for Southern Tier
Several local businesses are among companies, community colleges and community-based organizations getting New York State funding for workforce development.
New York Schools' Tax Cap Lowered
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81% for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Cornell Cooperative Extension to Host Industrial Hemp Conference
Registration is being taken for an Industrial Hemp Producers Conference to be held in the Town of Dickinson next month.
Binghamton Gets New York Cities RISE Money
Binghamton is one of ten cities being granted funding by New York State to develop new strategic housing programs.
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Chief to Retire
The woman who has served with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce for a dozen years is stepping down in a few months.
434 Greenway Trial Public Hearing Scheduled
A public hearing to talk about the plans for a bicycle/ pedestrian path running along Route 434 from Pennsylvania Avenue to Murray Hill Road.
Safe Housing Challenges Discussed on Southern Tier Close Up
Safe Housing Task Force co-chairs Rebecca Rathmell and Mark Schuster are on the Southern Tier Close Up to discuss safe, affordable housing recommendations.
New York Assembly Speaker: Let Bail Reforms Play Out
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is urging people who have been raising alarms about the new bail reforms to have patience.
Legislature Takes Next Move In New York Flavored Vape Debate
The Democratic Senate Majority plans to pass a ban on flavored vapes as early as next week.