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$5 Million Boost: T-HIP Program Brings $40,000 in Home Repairs to 135 Low-Income Families in Binghamton!
Empowering Homeowners Through T-HIP Grants in Binghamton Kraham’s Vision: Transforming Binghamton’s Neighborhoods with T-HIP According to BINGHAMTON HOMEPAGE.com, in Binghamton, New York the Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is helping low-income homeowners improve their living conditions. Managed by local nonprofits First Ward Action Council and Home HeadQuarters, T-HIP provides grants of up to $40,000 per household […]
Flames damage apartment building in West Pittston
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire damaged an apartment building early Tuesday morning in Luzerne County. Firefighters were called to Jenkins Street in West Pittston around 2 a.m. Newswatch 16 crews found heavy smoke and damage to the building. Officials have not said if anyone was hurt in the fire...
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
Win Tickets & More To See PRIMUS At Tag’s In Big Flats
It's been a summer of rockin' concerts so far throughout the Southern Tier and beyond, and we've been fortunate enough to give out plenty of tickets to these great shows at various venues. Are you ready for the next one? The Summer Stage at Tag's in Big Flats, New York...
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin arraigned on ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — A Back Mountain man who admitted to his role in the shotgun slayings of two men in May 2003, was arraigned Monday on allegations he initiated a struggle with Dallas Township police officers and damaged a garage door in April. Patrick Raymond Russin, 54, of North...
Jake Joins the Sue Henry Show on WILK
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — If you tuned into The Sue Henry show on WILK Tuesday afternoon, you may have heard a familiar voice - our Jake Sarwar!. Jake joined the legendary Sue Henry as a contestant on her "fake news" game. Sue presents four stories - three of...
Resources come together for those less fortunate in Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Resources for those less fortunate came together at the Robert E. Dougherty High-Rise in Dunmore. The event was sponsored by the Lackawanna County Housing Authority. Free clothing and meals were provided by Saint Francis of Assisi, and residents of the high-rise were told about programs in the community to help […]
Scranton man charged with 1.5 million dollars in covid fraud
A Scranton man has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in COVID funding. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Friday that James G. Miller Jr. was charged with fraudulently obtaining the money through false representations in multiple applications for assistance. Miller and his co-conspirators are charged with filing fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits, Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) payments and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Scranton Library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
WooSox Drop Series Opener to RailRiders, 8-4
MOOSIC, PA –– Nick Sogard homered and Luis Guerrero notched four strikeouts in two scoreless innings of relief, but the Worcester Red Sox (10-11)/(45-51) lost 8-4 to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (9-12)/(52-43) on Tuesday night in the first of seven games at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard...
Victims identified in fatal two-car I-86 crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — New York State Police provided an update Monday morning and released the names of three victims who died in a two-car crash on Interstate 86 on Friday. According to state police, 36-year-old Steven A. Mallory, of Horseheads, 18-year-old Colin J. Ferrell, and 44-year-old Tiffany L. Ferrell both of Endicott, were pronounced […]
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