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The Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Grant opportunity for 2027 funding is now open, offering funding opportunities for non-profits, educational institutions, economic development agencies and municipalities to strengthen communities, expand workforce capacity & plan reconstruction projects. Theapplication deadline is June 15th, at southerntier8.org/how-to-apply.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-26
The Broome County Department of Public Works announced that a culvert replacement will be taking place along Old Route 17 in the Town of Sanford starting next week, the road will be closed from May 11th through August 14th, motorists will need to seek alternative routes, Detour routes will be posted for motorists to follow.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-26
The Broome County Department of Public Works announced that a culvert replacement will be taking place along Old Route 17 in the Town of Sanford starting next week, the road will be closed from May 11th through August 14th, motorists will need to seek alternative routes, Detour routes will be posted for motorists to follow.
WCDO News — Friday 1-13-23
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-13-23
The Appalachian Regional Commission announced approval of an INSPIRE grant in the amount of $378,704 to the Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation, also known as LEAF, to support individuals in recovery with education & workforce training, to improve their chances for successful employment and sustained recovery. LEAF Project Coordinator Kyleen Joslyn told WCDO news that the stigma of hiring those in recovery is lessening, in the face of the current workforce shortage in area counties:
(Kyleen Joslin 1-13-23)
People can get more information about LEAF's programs and services by calling 607-371-4700.
The Appalachian Regional Commission announced approval of an INSPIRE grant in the amount of $378,704 to the Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation, also known as LEAF, to support individuals in recovery with education & workforce training, to improve their chances for successful employment and sustained recovery. LEAF Project Coordinator Kyleen Joslyn told WCDO news that the stigma of hiring those in recovery is lessening, in the face of the current workforce shortage in area counties:
(Kyleen Joslin 1-13-23)
People can get more information about LEAF's programs and services by calling 607-371-4700.
The Department of Labor will be holding the Southern Tier Regional Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, January 19th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Preview day is on Wednesday, January 18th. Registration for job-seekers is available at nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com. There are currently 46 businesses registered with over 2,400 job openings.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission announced today approval of a grant in the amount of $150,000 to the Rural Health Network of South Central New York for the GetThere Transportation to Employment Program. The GetThere Transportation to Employment Program will provide short-term transportation assistance to individuals who are not able to afford the cost of transportation at the beginning of employment.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission announced approval of a grant today to the Rural Health Network for $150,000 for their "Get There" transportation to employment program. The program provides for assistance for those who are not able to purchase their own transportation, to get to & from work in the Southern Tier. More information about the program is available at 692-7669.
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Local Congressmen Antonio Delgado & Anthony Brindisi announced a $255,000 grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the DCMO BOCES. The funding will help expand the Career Destinations – Connecting Students to Local Jobs and Careers program to 14 middle and high schools in Delaware, Otsego, and Chenango counties.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-5-20
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, 104,937 tests were conducted yielding 961 positives, 464,582 total individuals who tested positive for the virus since March. Patient Hospitalization were at 618, the Number patients in ICU beds was 138, 67 were on ventilators, there were 14 Deaths, the state death toll is 25,519
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-5-20
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, 104,937 tests were conducted yielding 961 positives, 464,582 total individuals who tested positive for the virus since March. Patient Hospitalization were at 618, the Number patients in ICU beds was 138, 67 were on ventilators, there were 14 Deaths, the state death toll is 25,519
WCDO News — Thursday 8-20-20
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U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $286,263 in federal funding to expand nursing opportunities and combat workforce shortages in the Southern Tier. The funding will be used to establish clinical education and training programs in the region at UHS, SUNY and Broome County hospitals. The Appalachian Regional Commission will provide $110,111 of the total $286,263 project fund.
Representatives from Casinos across the state were rallying in Albany today, as they seek guidance from the Governor's Office & The State Health Department in order to re-open. Todd Chandler is the Assistant General Manager & Regional Director of Marketing for Tioga Downs; he told WCDO News that they have taken all the precautions for reopening, and casinos are always under intense scrutiny:
(Todd Chandler 8-6-20)
Chandler said that if Tioga Downs does not reopen by October 1st, the furloughed employees would officially become unemployed. About 5000 New Yorkers were employed at casinos prior to the beginning of the pandemic & the subsequent shutdown.
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(Todd Chandler 8-6-20)
Chandler said that if Tioga Downs does not reopen by October 1st, the furloughed employees would officially become unemployed. About 5000 New Yorkers were employed at casinos prior to the beginning of the pandemic & the subsequent shutdown.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
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announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
The New York Department of State today announced more than $2 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grant awards to 15 regional economic development projects in the Southern Tier. This year's Recipients include the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board, Broome County: Southern Tier Regional Farmers Market & the Southern Tier Network Marketing.
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