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With $200,000 in New Funding, School Food Centers Look to Expand Throughout Broome County

Friday, May 13 by WEBO

Elmira, N.Y. --Food insecurity is defined as an entire household lacking consistent access to nutritious food in order to live a healthy life."Food insecurity is a reality for hundreds of families across Broome County,” Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo remarked in a press conference held yesterday,... Read More.

Southern Tier Regional Board takes lead to expand high-speed broadband

Tuesday, November 16 by Bill Moyer

Jen Gregory, Executive Director of the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board (“Southern Tier 8”) has announced “Project Connect,” a major initiative to connect the agency’s entire eight-county region to high-speed broadband. High-speed broadband is the critical infrastructure needed to drive major economic revitalization and... Read More.

Rep. Owlett to introduce legislation to force PennDOT to reopen rural DMV sites

Thursday, May 20 by Bill Moyer

WELLSBORO, Pa. – Frustrated by PennDOT’s ongoing failure to commit to restoring the full array of driver and vehicle services to rural communities like the ones he represents, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/ Bradford/ Potter) will soon introduce legislation forcing the agency into action."For more... Read More.

COVID-19 Vaccination eligibilty will expand April 16 to include all Pennsylvanians

Thursday, April 1 by Bill Moyer

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced Wednesday the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians... Read More.

NYS OASAS Announces Funding to Expand Binghamton Addiction Treatment Facility

Tuesday, December 1 by Bill Moyer

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced $13 million in capital funding for the expansion of an addiction treatment facility in the Southern Tier. Binghamton Evaluation Center will add 50 new stabilization and rehabilitation beds, operated by Helio Health.

$16M to Expand COVID-19 Testing Upstate; Only $253K to Southern Tier Counties

Thursday, May 14 by Bill Moyer

U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $16,790,380 in federal funding to help health centers in Upstate New York respond to and contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, this funding will help health centers purchase,... Read More.