An "Empty Nest"
After serving thousands of people for decades, the Broome Developmental Center is closing without any fanfare.
Broome Developmental Center
Closing Time
Despite the concerted efforts of families, area residents and elected officials, the Broome Developmental Center will close next week.
Closing concerns
Broome County Executive Debra Preston says the process of closing a treatment unit at Broome Developmental Center is leading to the release of dangerous people into the community.
Preston says she's sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo to express her concern about public safety...
Health hearing
A state Assembly panel has scheduled a public hearing in Binghamton on plans to close the Broome Developmental Center and end in-patient services at the Greater Binghamton Health Center.
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, an Endwell Democrat, says the session is to be held September 13 at 11 a...
Closure planned
New York State officials say Broome Developmental Center in the town of Dickinson will be closed in less than three years.
The Glenwood Road facility employs nearly 700 people and serves 166 people.
The center is scheduled to close by the end of March 2016...