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Teacher of the Week: Christina Masters
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (204+ words) Teacher of the Week: Christina Masters Read MoreTeacher of the Week: Christina Masters Town of Candor Board Facing Accusations of Corruption Read MoreTown of Candor Board Facing Accusations of Corruption Public hearings set for Wednesday night about Skate Estate property…...
Broome County Celebrates Lead Safety Leaders During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Prevention Week
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (435+ words) The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a press conference Monday afternoon to mark International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, recognizing local healthcare providers and contractors for their outstanding efforts in protecting children from lead exposure. The highlight of today was…...
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network Raises Awareness About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (471+ words) Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network Raises Awareness About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, and health experts are sharing important tips on how to keep babies safe. Sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID, refers to…...
Endicott Boy with Cerebral Palsy Gets Bedroom Makeover From A Room to Heal
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (370+ words) It's all thanks to A Room to Heal, a nonprofit that creates healing spaces for children with serious illnesses across the Southern Tier. The idea started when an A Room to Heal board member came across DaVinci's story on Facebook…...
Binghamton Girl Battling Leukemia Gets New Playroom from A Room to Heal
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (521+ words) It's all thanks to A Room to Heal, a nonprofit that offers dream room makeovers for children battling critical illnesses. "We make a decision if we're going to do the room," said Project Lead Kay Murray. "And so then, once…...
Record-Breaking Class Moves In at Binghamton University
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) University officials said this year brought a record number of applicants, with74,725. Throughout this week, a total of about 18,000 students are expected to settle into their new homes. One student, incoming freshman Sarah Horie, said she's feeling both anxious and eager…...
SUNY Broome Hosts Social to Educate on SUNY Reconnect Program
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (370+ words) Today's social was geared towards adult learners to take advantage of the SUNY Reconnect Program, which is a tuition-free community college initiative for state residents between 25 and 55 years old who do not have a college degree." SUNY Reconnect applications are…...
Child Safety Seat Check Event Set for July 17th
7+ mon, 15+ hour ago (359+ words) Child Safety Seat Check Event Set for July 17th There will be a child safety seat check event next week at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. This event is free and will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th. Certified technicians…...
Farm-to-School Program Brings Healthy Food to School Lunches
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (447+ words) Farm to School Training Program The Farm-to-School program helps school districts increase the volume and variety of New York State farm products purchased and served in school meal programs. "The farm-to-school program is really important," said Julie Raway, a registered…...
Helping High Schoolers Prepare for their Future: The Raymond Corporation Celebrates Another Year of it's Youth Apprenticeship Program
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (619+ words) Helping High Schoolers Prepare for their Future: The Raymond Corporation Celebrates Another Year of it's Youth Apprenticeship Program The Raymond Corporations Youth Apprenticeship Program has been helping local high school juniors and seniors get hands on learning experience in engineering,…...