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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 […]
Whose statue sits in front of the Broome County Courthouse? Here's the 100-year-old story
It is always hard when someone you know turns 100 years old, and no one paid any attention of that important event. Worse still is when this writer, who has steeped himself in the history of the area for decades, is one who forgot to celebrate this milestone. Now, I must note, before someone thinks I was callous and forgot to mark the life of a centenarian – that I am not talking about a live...
Car show brings locals to American Legion Post 80
On Main Street in Binghamton earlier today, the American Legion Post 80 entertained locals with a car show. A small collection of vintage muscle cars alongside more modern sports cars made up the display today, along with a group of motorcycles. As visitors looked at the cars, they also enjoyed...
YWCA of Binghamton Awarded $40,000
$40,000 has been awarded to the YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County's ENCOREplus Program. Senator Lea Webb made the announcement Monday morning. The funds come from the state, and will be used to aid breast and cervical health outreach, education, and advocacy programs. The ENCOREplus Program offers educational workshops and assists both un-insured and under-insured women in receiving screenings for breast and cervical cancer.
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