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Broome County Sheriff's Office announces 'blue envelope' program
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office launched the Blue Envelope Program last week to create “safer, more understanding” police interactions with individuals that have autism. The office partnered with local autism advocacy organizations...
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Willow's Wings cares for neglected animals in Broome County
With millions of dogs and cats entering shelters nationwide every year, a local animal sanctuary strives to be a home for neglected and sick animals. Willow’s Wings Animal Sanctuary Inc. is a...
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Local agency receives grant to improve youth mental health services
Broome County’s Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference will receive $14.5 million from a $90 million state grant to boost youth mental health services. Announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the grant will support...
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Naloxone boxes to be placed throughout Broome County in overdose prevention initiative
Naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, is becoming more accessible across the Greater Binghamton area. The Broome County Overdose Prevention Program and the Central New York Rotary collaborated to place...
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Waddell trial concludes, verdict expected Oct. 29
The criminal trial of Hamail Waddell entered its second and final day on Thursday morning in Binghamton City Court. After Waddell took the witness stand in his defense, his attorney rested, and...
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Criminal trial against Hamail Waddell begins in Binghamton City Court
Trial proceedings in the criminal case against Hamail Waddell began Monday morning in Binghamton City Court. The case will resolve charges against Waddell, a Black-Asian man arrested in the early hours of...
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Murder suspect arrested at SUNY Broome
A SUNY Broome student was arrested in the town of Dickinson on Sept. 16 after the Broome County Sheriff’s Department was informed of an active out-of-state arrest warrant for murder. The student...
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Gov. Hochul establishes upstate workforce development program
Working to establish close to $200 million in funding toward job training and career support in the advanced manufacturing sector, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new workforce development program, ON-RAMP. ON-RAMP, which...
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Gov. Hochul signs legislation aiding emergency medical service workers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a series of laws aimed to help stabilize emergency medical services finances and expand on-site treatment options. The legislative package, comprised of two main bills, was...
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Broome County Food Council's access plan addresses countywide food insecurity
The Broome County Food Council launched its new “Food Access Plan” last week, detailing five strategies to ensure sustainable healthy, affordable food access across Broome County. The plan, organized in collaboration with...