Bradford and Susquehanna Counties Lose Residents to COVIDPennsylvania is putting stronger restrictions into place t while two Northern Tier Counties report additional deaths last week.Kathy Whyte
Sites Set Up to Distribute PPE to Greater Binghamton BusinessesThe Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is expanding a giveaway of Personal Protection Equipment to local businesses.Kathy Whyte
Binghamton Offers Aid to Businesses Impacted by PandemicThe City of Binghamton is taking applications for $185,000 in assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Kathy Whyte
Broome Doesn’t Improve Enough to Rise Out of the COVID19 Yellow ZoneBroome County’s percentage of positive test results for COVID-19 has crept down but only slightly since it was designated a Yellow Zone cluster. Kathy Whyte
The Agency Asks What Broome Businesses Need During Pandemic “The Agency” is out with its second outreach asking businesses how they are doing and what do they need. Kathy Whyte
Stacey Duncan from The Agency on Southern Tier Close Up Director of The AGENCY Stacey Duncan talks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on local businesses and the economy on Southern Tier Close Up, Kathy Whyte
Funds Available for Pa. Small Business Impacted by COVID-19Applications are currently being taken for the second and final round of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance funding.Kathy Whyte
Hobby Farmers in Southern Tier Get Help to Make Farm Dreams RealCornell Cooperative Extension is offering a four-part online workshop on “exploring the small farm dream.”Kathy Whyte
Southern Tier Phase Three Businesses Urged to File Plans QuicklyNew York State has the guidelines posted online for phase three reopening in the Southern Tier, which could come this weekend. Kathy Whyte
Broome County Anticipates Phase Three Reopening in a Few DaysRegional control rooms are getting better communication from New York State regarding the gradual restarting of the economy.Kathy Whyte
Endicott Mayor Recommends Rescinding Recycling RestrictionsEndicott Mayor Linda Jackson says she is recommending the Village Board rescind the restrictions on recently passed recycling operations.Kathy Whyte
Broome Businesses Offered Guidance for Phase II ReopeningBusinesses now allowed to reopen under phase two of New York’s recovery plans, to affirm they will comply with public health guidelines.Kathy Whyte
Delay Response: Bi-Partisan Opposition to Delay in Phase 2 ReopeningRepublican State Senator Fred Akshar and Democrat Broome County Executive Jason Garnar are blasting Governor Cuomo for delaying the next phase of reopening.Kathy Whyte
Southern Tier Awaits Phase Two Green LightLocal officials say they are still waiting for word from New York State that phase-two reopening May 29 is a “go.”Kathy Whyte