Broome

Broome County reports 80 people in the hospital as of the end of the day October 18, down a dozen from the number reported in the hospital on October 15.

Close to $5.5 million is going to the Southern Tier to help older residents stay in their homes and communities while slowing the spread of COVID-19.

A driver is recovering from what appeared to be minor injuries following a tractor trailer crash on East Windsor Road.

COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including sessions for boosters for those age 65 and older, continue to be scheduled and have appointments filled rapidly.

Programs to fight opioid addiction in the Southern Tier are due to receive up to $25.5 million from different legal settlements.

Broome County on Friday announced another death from the coronavirus pandemic, a woman in her 80s, bringing the county death toll for the week to nine.

Southern Tier counties schedule booster clinics to get third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly and other eligible residents.

The National Weather Service is advising of possible flash flooding in poor drainage areas with heavy rain forecast ahead of a slow-moving cold front.

In what is becoming a daily occurrence, Broome County reports two new deaths in the September 20 update.

Broome and Tioga Counties are both reporting an additional COVID-19 related death in the latest updates.