Tunnel News

As part of our continuing series , Braced for Change , we bring you yet another development on Lispenard Meadows in Soho.

Tunnel, N.Y.; voice, piano. 'Eclectic: I'm a trained classical singer but have done pretty much the gamut from jazz vocals to Broadway to pop.' 'Tenor Carlo Bergonzi and Leontyne Price were big early on.

Each week, the Press & Sun-Bulletin features a close-up of doers who have contributed to our community. via PressConnects.com

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning all residents of Region 7, which includes Broome, Chenango and Tioga counties, not to do any open burning. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“The plan doesn't eliminate parking”

Broome County taxpayers would have to come up with about $17 million in local funds to pay for a new building on the 1950s-era Broome Community College campus under a proposed plan. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Bo Lipari, executive director of New Yorkers for Verified Voting, will speak on election reform in New York Tuesday at the Vestal Public Library on the Vestal Parkway. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

School district employees can form teams to participate in a weight loss/wellness challenge known as the Shape Up Broome Challenge. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Lynette Bryan, manager of student enrichment services for Broome-Tioga BOCES, has been selected as the recipient for the 2008 Leadership and Support Award by the School Administrators Association of New York ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“This is a great opportunity - to be able to work with major fire service organizations and serve as an advocate for continue progress in New York State”

Broome County Emergency Services Director and Fire Coordinator Brett Chellis was recently elected to the position of third vice president of the New York State County Fire Coordinators Association. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Increasing poverty is contributing to breathing difficulties for Southern Tier residents, in some cases leading to medical emergencies and deaths, according to a recent study by an insurance company. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“We want to make other people aware of the struggle of people who died from AIDS and gay violence.”

Some Binghamton High School students are planning to participate later this month in a national event that, organizers say, fights harassment, name-calling and bullying directed against gay, lesbian, bisexual ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Public health plays a very important role in promoting early childhood development and quality child care through the Early Childhood Coalition, Child Health Promotion Specialist Services, and home visiting. via PressConnects.com

“I would bring to the presidency substantial experience of leadership in government, law and business”

Videotaped interviews with the four finalists for president of Monroe Community College were destroyed under an agreement with the candidates. via Democrat & Chronicle

KILLAWOG Law enforcement agencies, New York State Forest Rangers and volunteer firefighters from Broome and Tioga counties are involved in an all-out search in the Jennings Creek Road area of Killawog for a ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“We're at the table together working through these issues”

A long-standing effort to automate patient records in the Southern Tier is expected to be completed by May 2010 after a $7.8 million boost from state funding announced Monday. via Press & Sun-Bulletin

Broome County Legislator Jason Garnar is introducing a resolution that exempts sales and compensating use taxes on the retail sale of residential solar energy systems equipment and of the service of installing ... via Empire State News

An open letter to Sen. Libous and Assemblymembers Crouch, Finch and Lupardo: On behalf of our combined 1,700 member companies and their approximately 60,000 employees, the Chambers of Commerce representing ... via PressConnects.com

“Then I sent it upstairs to Editorial.”

What would Milrene Smith do without Mary Hobbs? It's not a thought Milrene wants to entertain. via PressConnects.com

“Waiting for liquor license 177 days & counting.”

BINGHAMTON -- A sign in front of the would-be Coyote's Bar and Grill is updated daily. via PressConnects.com

DICKINSON -- Broome Community College President Laurence Spraggs could be named a finalist for the presidency of a large Western New York college as early as today. via PressConnects.com