Broome Gets $4.1 Million for Lead Abatement
Broome County is among areas in the Southern Tier and Central New York getting money to help fight lead poisoning.
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Binghamton Police Get All Warm and Fuzzy for November
No Shave November seeks to raise awareness of men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer by men avoiding the razor for the month.
Two Broome County Residents Confirmed with West Nile Virus
People are warned to protect against mosquito bites after Broome County Health officials confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in two residents.
Safe Housing Coalition Launched
A new task force in Broome County is going to be looking into way to improve housing options for residents.
Cooling Centers Open in Broome to Help Beat the Heat
Dangerous Heat Index values in the region can reach 100 degrees, raising the possibility of serious heat-related illness.
Few Tioga County Children Tested for Lead Exposure
Health officials in Tioga County are urging families of young children to have their toddlers tested for lead exposure.
New Species of Tick Confirmed in New York State
A species of tick commonly found in the Pacific region is rearing its ugly head in the east.
Becoming an Age-Friendly Community Featured on Close up
Director of the Broome County Office for Aging, Lisa Schule is the featured guest on Southern Tier Close Up talking about becoming an Age-Friendly Community.
Broome Shows Improvement in Health Ranking
Broome County is showing gains on the health front.
Southern Tier Hemp Plans Industrial Processing Facility
Southern Tier Hemp says they will develop an Industrial Hemp Processing plant in the Southern Tier.