WWII Plane to Fly Over Southern Tier on D-Day Anniversary
On the anniversary of D-Day, a special WWII plane that flew over the beach in Normandy will fly over portions of the Southern Tier to honor essential employees.
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Expanded Testing and Testing at Pharmacies in New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is issuing an Executive Order allowing independent pharmacies to conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
First Responders Protection Act Signed Into Broome County Law
A new law in Broome County protecting first responders from being hampered from doing their jobs at incident scenes is signed.
Broome Law Against Harassing Emergency Workers Approved
The Broome County legislature has passed a local law that could send someone who harasses an emergency worker to jail for a year.
First Responders Protection Act Revisited
The Broome County Legislature is scheduled to take another look at the First Responders Protection Act.
Broome County First Responders Protection Act Amended
An amended version of the First Responders Protection Act makes charges for impeding responders based on State Law rather than law enforcement discretion.
Legislature Talks Protecting Responders & Group "PLOTs" Protest
The Broome County Legislature is scheduled discuss is the First Responders Protection Act of 2019 while protesters are planning a demonstration.
'Sirens' Offers Strength and Comfort to First Responders
“Sirens” has become an anthem for first responders, a song that they can play for their family and loved ones to remind them that everything will be okay.
Binghamton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Honors Fallen FDNY
Firefighters from around the Southern Tier will climb 110 stories in honor of fallen brothers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Executive Order May Ease First Responder Job Stress
Employees of Broome County Government who volunteer their time as emergency responders have less to worry about when a call for help comes in.