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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
ELMIRA – Twin Tiers residents looking to improve their health and perhaps drop a few pounds are turning to a program that’s proving what most of us already know about getting healthy, but have a hard time admitting: if we eat well and move more, good things will happen.
“Step It Up” is a walking program developed in partnership by the Chemung County Health Department, Arnot Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital other community partners.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announced today that they will begin taking the County Fairgrounds Boat/Vehicle Storage applications on Tuesday, September 7th.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Horseheads –The Chemung County Department of Public Works is partnering with Norfolk Southern to replace the western railroad crossing on Wygant Road (CR21.) This work will take place beginning Tuesday, August 31, at 8am, and will be complete at approximately 2pm on Wednesday, September 1.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Big Flats- Chemung County is providing opportunity for public comment as part of the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program for the Elmira Corning Regional Airport.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Department for Aging and Long Term Care has scheduled additional sessions for distributions of the Farmer’s Market Coupon Booklets:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ELMIRA- As part of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Chemung County Department of Mental Hygiene, in conjunction with the NYS Office of Mental Health, will be providing safeTALK, FREE suicide prevention classes on September 10th to 250 individuals at four different locations in Chemung and Steuben counties.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
BIG FLATS – The Chemung County Building and Grounds Department announced today the pool at Harris Hill will be closing for the season on August 29, 2010. The pool is closing one week early due to a lack of lifeguards.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Van Etten – The Chemung County Public Works Department announced today the Langford Road Bridge in the Town of Van Etten will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday August 23, 2010. The bridge is located north of the intersection of State Road 224 and Langford Road.
Friday, August 13, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Department for Aging and Long Term Care has 200 NYS Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupons still available for distribution to eligible seniors. The $20 coupon booklet (Five coupons valued at $4.00 each) can be used at any New York State
Friday, August 13, 2010
Big Flats - The Chemung County Public Works Department announced today that the Kahler Road Bridge in the Town of Big Flats will be closed to all traffic beginning today, August 13, 2010. The bridge is located south of the I-86 interchange between Memorial Park and County Route 64.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
HORSEHEADS – Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works is pleased to announce that construction on a 1.7 mile stretch of CR52 (Watercure Hill Road beginning at the City of Elmira line) is scheduled to begin in mid-August.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
ERIN- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that lifeguards with waterfront certifications are needed to finish out the summer season at Park Station. The season ends on Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2010.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
HORSEHEADS- Chemung County Transit announces changes to their service to the Arnot Mall and Grand Central Plaza. Effective Monday, August 9, 2010, the #9X Mall Express route and the #8 Grand Central route will be making additional stops at the Arnot Mall. In addition to stopping at Door #4, these routes will be making stops at Door #5 between Sears and Macy’s and Door #2, at J.C. Penney’s.
In addition, effective Monday, August 9, 2010, the #9X Mall Express route will no longer provide service to Grand Central Plaza. The #8 Grand Central route and the #20 Elmira-Corning route will continue to service Grand Central Plaza.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Department for Aging and Long Term Care has 300 NYS Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupons still available for distribution to eligible seniors. The $20 coupon booklet (Five coupons valued at $4.00 each) can be used at any New York State farmer’s markets.
Monday, August 02, 2010
HORSEHEADS – Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works is pleased to announce that two roadways, CR27 (Bird Creek Road) in the Town of Southport and CR56 (Whitewagon Road) in the Town of Chemung will receive their final wearing surface. This work is currently scheduled for August 11, 2010, and will be subject to weather and equipment conditions.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Elmira- Approximately 100 Elmira youth ages 12-15 will be cleaning up City of Elmira Parks on Friday, July 30th as part of the Third Annual Spot – Summer Community Service Day. The Elmira youth are enrolled in the Chemung County Youth Bureau’s summer parks program, ‘The Spot’.
Monday, July 26, 2010
ELMIRA- This election year is the first time the new Image Cast Voting System will be used throughout Chemung County. The Board of Elections will be demonstrating the voting system and inviting the public to vote on the new voting system at each Town Hall, with the exception of the Town of Big Flats which will be held at the Community Center. In the City of Elmira, Image Cast Voting System demonstrations will be available at the Chemung County Board of Elections office located at 378 S. Main Street in Elmira.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung Valley Rural Health Network (CVRHN) and the Chemung County Dept. of Aging and Long Term Care are seeking trainers to lead workshops to help participants develop skills to better manage their chronic diseases.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
ELMIRA – The Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council (ECTC) has announced the release of its updated Chemung County Transportation Guide, produced in coordination with the Chemung County Transit System.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Chemung County Transit will hold public information meetings on its proposed fare increase for transit service to the Spencer Hill Corning Community College campus in Corning, New York.
Monday, July 19, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care will once again be participating in the NYS Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program this year. Eligible seniors will receive a $20 coupon booklet (Five coupons valued at $4.00 each) for use at New York State farmer’s markets only. Booklets are limited to one per household, one per season.
Monday, July 12, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Health Department announced today they will be offering additional clinics for school immunizations.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Health Department wants to remind parents of the dangers of lead in paint, dust and soil. Lead is a major environmental threat for children in New York State. Lead is especially dangerous for young children where it can cause problems with a child’s growth, behavior and ability to learn. Lead can even harm babies before they are born.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
ELMIRA – The team of Chemung County workers who headed the mass vaccination campaign last year for pandemic H1N1 influenza was recognized this week as a 2010 New York State Public Health Works! Honor Roll awardee. The Incident Command Team, which consists of 11 County employees, was nominated for the award by Robert Page, Chemung County Health Center Director.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care announces that the the NYS Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program will be delayed this year. Based upon the information currently available from the State the first distribution of the coupons is expected to be in the last week in July.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The Chemung County-City of Elmira Department of Public Works, in conjunction with its contractor, announces that over 7 miles of roads will be slurry sealed over the next few weeks, weather permitting. Slurry seal is a mixture of emulsified asphalt oil, rock, water, and additives such as aluminum sulfate, Portland cement, latex or other materials. The cost-effective process extends the life of roadways by filling cracks and voids, sealing the surface weather-tight, and providing a friction surface to improve traction on the road.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Big Flats- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that Harris Hill Pool will open daily starting Saturday, June 19th thru Labor Day.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced today hotel room occupancy tax revenue collected in the first quarter of 2010 totaled $130,694, or 44% more than the $90,413 collected during the same period in 2009.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces the schedule for swim lessons sign-ups at Harris Hill Pool. One must be at least 4 years of age in order to participate.
Friday, May 28, 2010
ELMIRA - May is National Foster Care Month, a time to call attention to the needs of the 463,000 American children and youth in foster care which include children in Chemung County. Foster Care Month also honors the 170,000 foster families across the nation for providing safe, stable and supportive homes for children and young adults who are temporarily in crisis and unable to live with their birth families. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli has proclaimed May “Foster Parent Recognition Month in Chemung County” to honor the foster families in our county for their dedication, love, protection, stability and understanding they provide to our children.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced today sales tax revenue received through the end of May, 2010 totaled $19,516,465, or 18.71% more than the $17,996,465 collected during the same period in 2009. Chemung County led the State in the increase of sales tax revenue in the first quarter of 2010. The County’s sale tax revenue was boosted by a large corporate purchase but even without this purchase sales tax would show an increase of 9.7% over last year.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
ELMIRA- With the forecast for above average temperatures over the next few days this article which was originally released in April in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month is being re-released.
The Chemung County Child Fatality Review Team joins Safe Kids USA and more than 40 other organizations to increase awareness and to urge caregivers to NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE in a vehicle. In an effort to make 2010 the year no children die from heat stroke when “forgotten” in cars, safety experts and child advocates remind parents and caregivers to check for sleeping children before leaving a vehicle.
Monday, May 24, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County’s Sewer District No. 1 recently completed a sanitary sewer project which reduced wastewater flow at its wastewater treatment plant by almost 3 million gallons per day (mgd). In addition, the treatment plant was successfully re-rated with the jurisdictional regulatory agencies from 9.5 mgd to 12.2 mgd as a result of the project.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
ELMIRA – ProAct, Inc., administrators of the Chemung County Prescription Drug Discount Program, have recently expanded their discount program to include discounts on Vision, LASIK and Hearing services. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced today the new benefits will be available to all existing and new participants of the program.
Monday, May 17, 2010
BIG FLATS- Each year the Chemung County Youth Bureau and Board recognize the good work of individuals and agencies in delivering quality youth services in Chemung County.
Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Father Donald Matthews, for Youth Bureau Director Bob Harris, led off the 27th Annual Daniel Donahoe Awards Reception which was held on Monday, May 17th at the Big Flats Community Center.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Southport - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today upcoming work on CR27 (Bird Creek Road) in the Town of Southport.
Friday, May 07, 2010
BIG FLATS – The Elmira Corning Regional Airport is happy to be featuring the work of two local artists this spring and summer.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
ERIN- The Chemung County Department of Public Works announced today they are currently completing repairs to the E. Sullivanville Rd. Bridge over Bulkey Creek, located in the Town of Erin. This work is expected to last for 3-4 weeks, and will require that traffic be limited to 1-lane during this period.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Big Flats- The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care honored two area seniors yesterday with the Senior Citizen of the Year Award and the Mildred Parfitt Award at the annual Older American’s Month Celebration held at the Big Flats Community Center. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli began the celebration with the reading of a proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month in Chemung County.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Big Flats - The Chemung County Youth Bureau will be offering the Summer Cohesion Program this summer beginning July 6th and ending August 13th. Due to budget constraints at the both State and local levels, a modest fee for the program will be required this year.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced today he has received information from Moody’s Investor Services that Chemung County’s bond rating has been recalibrated resulting in an upgrade of three levels from a Baa1 to an A1 rating, the top level of the upper medium grade. By way of comparison, Chemung County’s rating of A1 by Moody’s is two levels above the recent upgrade to A- which the City of Elmira received from Standard and Poor’s.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
BIG FLATS- Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) Manager Ann Crook are proud to announce the start of ProDIGIQ’s Airport TV Network and Passenger Information Network (PIN) which went live today, April 20, 2010. ProDIGIQ’s technology displays relevant TV programming and real-time flight information to passengers using ELM. ELM is the first airport in the state of New York to have this state-of-the-art technology.
Friday, April 16, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Youth Bureau is presently accepting applications for Recreation Leader positions for the 2010 Spot - Summer Program. Spot - Summer is a 'drop-in' program, free of charge to any adolescent twelve to fifteen years of age who resides in the Elmira City School District. The program operates for six weeks during the summer from noon to 6:00 pm in City of Elmira Parks.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Chemung County. Chemung County Children and Family Services is asking that you continue to join them in their efforts to increase awareness and prevent abuse and neglect in our community by wearing a blue ribbon during the month of April.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The New York State Department of Transportation has informed the Chemung County Department of Public Works that on or about April 16, 2010 the Oneida Road east entrance to Route 17 will be closed permanently.
At the present time the west entrance for Oneida Road to Route 17 is closed.
Once the east entrance to Oneida Road is closed, all Oneida Road traffic will enter and exit at Battlefield Road, also known as the Sullivan’s Monument Entrance.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Chemung- The Chemung County Department of Public Works announces upcoming work on CR56 (Whitewagon Road) in the Town of Chemung:
Project Limits: end of CVS project limits to Ingham Road:
Dates:
1. April 10, 2010 to April 16, 2010: Mill and Reshape roadway base.
2. Week of April 26, 2010: Pave a hot-mix asphalt binder course.
3. The County will coordinate the final surfacing of the roadway with the CVS Road Improvement Contractor.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Works at (607) 739-3896.
Project Limits: end of CVS project limits to Ingham Road:
Dates:
1. April 10, 2010 to April 16, 2010: Mill and Reshape roadway base.
2. Week of April 26, 2010: Pave a hot-mix asphalt binder course.
3. The County will coordinate the final surfacing of the roadway with the CVS Road Improvement Contractor.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Works at (607) 739-3896.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Big Flats – The Chemung County Youth Bureau will once again be offering the Summer Cohesion Program this year for Chemung County youth ages 4-12 years of age. For the past six years Chemung County has been able to offer the Summer Cohesion Program at no charge to families because the County was able to access NYS funding to cover almost two-thirds of the program costs. However, due to the combination of a lack of a state budget, as well as budget constraints on both the state and local levels, a modest program fee may be required this year.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Chemung- The Chemung County Public Works Department announced today that the northbound lane of County Route #3, also known as Wyncoop Creek Road, at Rowley Road in the Town of Chemung, will be closed to traffic due to a hole in the culvert. The road will remain open but will be reduced to one lane until the culvert can be repaired.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
ELMIRA – April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. The Chemung County Health Department reminds everyone that STDs continue to be a major public health issue. “Getting tested is the key to controlling STDs,” said Linda Swarthout, Community Health Educator for the Chemung County Health Department.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Elmira- Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Deputy County Executive Mike Krusen gave a presentation Monday, March 29th to the County Legislature on the proposed modifications of the existing Operations, Management and Lease Agreement (OML) between the County and New England Waste Services of New York Inc., operators of the county solid waste district.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that camping reservations for Park Station will be taken starting Thursday, April 1st from 7:00am – 3:30pm., Monday – Friday (closed between 12-12:30). Reservations will be taken by TELEPHONE ONLY on April 1st and April 2nd after which walk-ins are welcomed. There is a limit of 2 reservations per person from April 1st – 2nd.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Elmira- The Chemung-Schuyler-Tioga Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking interested individuals to serve as ombudsman volunteers; advocates for residents who reside in local family type homes for adults, adult care facilities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Monday, March 22, 2010
ELMIRA- Chemung County Treasurer Joseph Sartori announced today that beginning May 3, 2010, the Treasurer's office will be open to the public from 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Elmira- Chemung County Office of Fire and Emergency Management Director Michael Smith would like to remind county residents that on Oct. 14, 2009 a statewide ban on all open burning went into effect in New York. The ban makes it illegal to use a burn barrel or open pits as a means for incinerating trash. The burning of leaves is also banned in New York State. Agricultural burns are allowed and there are certain circumstances when controlled burns, with an issued permit, are permissible however, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has cancelled any burn permits for such activity between March 15th and May 15th.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Health Department is seeking your assistance in locating two pit bulls that were involved in two different biting incidents that recently occurred in Elmira.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli will bring together representatives from a variety of agencies, organizations, and other interested stakeholders to form the Chemung County Executives Advisory Commission on Natural Energy Solutions. The purpose of the Commission will be to study the potential opportunities and impacts associated with natural energy development in Chemung County.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Big Flats- Ann Crook, Manager of the Elmira Corning Regional Airport, announced today Chemung County will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. at the Big Flats Community Center located at 476 Maple Street in Big Flats. The purpose of the workshop-style public information meeting is to present the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) which is being completed for the parking lot expansion at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli testified before the New York State Senate Republican Task Force on Medicaid Fraud yesterday to discuss the impact of the Medicaid program on County government and how the State and local governments can work together to control this ever expanding program.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Elmira- Are you going through Olympics withdrawal? If you’re at least 50 years old, help is on the horizon!
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2010 Mark Twain Country Games.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and representatives from Southern Tier Priority Healthcare, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and Twin Tier Physicians Management held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the Priority Community Healthcare Center.
Monday, March 01, 2010
ELMIRA – Representatives from the MMA Consulting Group, Inc. presented the recommendations of the County-Wide Fire Services Study to over 100 City, Town, and Village officials as well as fire personnel from local fire districts on February 24, 1010. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and County Fire and Emergency Services Director Mike Smith were also present to discuss the recommendations of the report.
Monday, February 22, 2010
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces they will begin taking pavilion reservations for Harris Hill Park, Park Station, and the Chemung County Fairgrounds starting Monday, March 1, 2010 from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli held a press conference today to discuss the alleged proposed changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain mapping in Chemung County. Santulli has been working with Senator Chuck Schumer to assist in the process.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Elmira- A limited number of openings are still available for the Super Saturday Program which will begin this Saturday, February 20th at the YWCA in Elmira. Super Saturday is a supervised, recreational and enrichment program for youth who reside in the Elmira City School District in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Elmira- Chemung County Youth Board student members met with NYS Senator George Winner and NYS Assemblyman Thomas O'Mara on February 5th to discuss the 2010-2011 New York State Budget, local youth issues and programs. Area youth were unable to attend the New York State Association of Youth Bureau's Annual Leadership Forum in Albany due to financial constraints. The local meeting was provided to the students by Senator Winner and Assemblyman O'Mara in lieu of the Albany trip.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Big Flats – The Chemung County Youth Bureau is presently accepting applications for Recreation Leader positions for the 2010 Summer Cohesion Program. Summer Cohesion provides recreational, educational, and cultural enrichment programming for youth ages 4-12 in Chemung County during the summer months.
Friday, February 05, 2010
BIG FLATS – County Executive Tom Santulli announced today the Elmira Corning Regional Airport and the Bath VA Medical Center have partnered to provide a Veterans Welcome Display in the airport’s terminal lobby. The display offers literature for returning service men and women which details the benefits they may be entitled to and answers many of the questions veterans returning from service may have.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Elmira – The Chemung County Emergency Management Office announced today three upcoming floodproofing training sessions for local code enforcement officers, contractors, and design professionals and anyone involved in flood mitigation and flood repairs. Three public informational workshops will also be offered to help residents learn how they can prevent future flood damage to their homes.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
BIG FLATS- Each year, the Chemung County Youth Bureau, its Board and the community recognize the good works of individuals, agencies, schools, and faith based organizations in delivering quality youth services in Chemung County. The Youth Bureau is currently accepting nominations for the Daniel J. Donahoe Award and the Program Excellence Award.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today that due to the weather, CR8, also known as the Lowman Crossover, has been closed.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
ELMIRA – County Executive Tom Santulli and the Chemung County Fire and Emergency Management Director Michael Smith join Governor David A. Paterson and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) in working with the Federal government to assist in the Haitian relief effort. At this time SEMO is urging those individuals who would like to assist in this disaster effort to thoughtfully consider the most appropriate response.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
ELMIRA – Recognizing this week as National Influenza Immunization Week Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and the Chemung County Health Department would like to encourage all County residents to take advantage of the opportunity to get the H1N1 flu vaccine. H1N1 flu can be especially serious for infants, individuals under the age of 25, pregnant women, and individuals with certain chronic medical conditions. Now that the vaccine is available in ample supply there is no better time to get protected against H1N1.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
ELMIRA - The Chemung County S.P.C.A. in conjunction with the Chemung County Health Department will be offering the following free rabies vaccination clinic to Chemung County residents:
• Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 9am to 11am at the Chemung County Health Department, 103 Washington St., Elmira, NY.
Friday, January 08, 2010
ELMIRA – Jennifer Trimber, Director of the Chemung County Environmental Management Council has recently been appointed to serve as one of five board members to the NYS Association of Environmental Management Council (NYSAEMC).
Friday, January 08, 2010
ERIN: The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that Ice Fishing and Ice Skating at Park Station are now open. The hours of operation are daily from 7:30am – Sunset.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Elmira Heights- The Chemung County Fire Advisory Board will hold a graduation ceremony for 34 graduates of the Spring and Fall 2009 Classes of the Firefighter 1 training program tomorrow, Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Thomas Edison High School Auditorium beginning at 6:00 pm. The training program was offered by the New York State Department of State through the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. The graduates of this program represent sixteen local volunteer fire companies who will now become probationary firefighters in those departments.
Monday, January 04, 2010
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Health Department announced today they will be conducting an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 9, 2009 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Chemung County Health Department located at 103 Washington Street in Elmira.
Monday, January 04, 2010
ELMIRA – At a press conference today, Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli detailed the 2010 tax bills which were recently mailed to all County property owners.
Friday, December 11, 2009
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and the Chemung County Health Department announced today that despite Gov. David Paterson’s release yesterday stating that healthcare providers may now make the H1N1 flu vaccine available to all New Yorkers who want the vaccination, Chemung County, and its doctors offices, still currently have a very limited amount of vaccine available.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
ELMIRA – PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Chemung County Department of Social Services draft biennial employment plan has been filed on November 30, 2009 with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for employment activities for all TANF, Safety Net, and Food Stamps applicants and recipients.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Elmira- There are more than 542,000 children in foster care in the United States, and more than 129,000 of them are waiting to be adopted. In New York State there are approximately 26,000 children in foster care and there are 142 children in foster care in Chemung County. Nationally, many children have been waiting years for a loving, caring, permanent family. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Chemung County Children and Family Services join thousands of individuals, government agencies and child advocacy organizations across the nation in recognizing November as Adoption Awareness Month in Chemung County.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
ELMIRA- The Chemung County Health Department is seeking your assistance in locating a black and gray Dachshund or Dachshund mixed breed dog that recently bit a woman while she was walking on the trails near the Chemung River behind the Elmira Town Hall near Country Club Dr. and Roricks Glen Pkwy.
Friday, November 13, 2009
ELMIRA – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli today introduced the Chemung County Prescription Drug Discount Card, which will be provided free of charge to all Chemung County residents through a partnership with ProAct Inc., a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company based in Central NY. ProAct, Inc. The no-cost, no-hassle prescription discount cards were mailed to Chemung County residents today.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Elmira – Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli unveiled his proposed 2010 Budget today which will hold the line on the County property tax rate.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today that due to the weather, CR8, also known as the Lowman Crossover, will not reopen at 4 pm as originally planned and will remain closed overnight.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today CR8, at the Lowman Crossover, will be closed to all traffic Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 8am-4 pm daily, so that Norfolk Southern Railroad can upgrade the rail crossing.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
ELMIRA – The Chemung County Health Department delivered the H1N1 Vaccination Consent forms to all school districts in Chemung County on Tuesday of this week. Schools will begin distributing these forms and parents should begin looking for them to come home with students. The consent forms will need to be returned to the school by November 2nd in order for the child to receive the vaccination during a school clinic.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today Chemung County and its contractor will continue paving CR64 (Chambers Road) Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22 from Fisherville Road west to Welles Bridge.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today Chemung County, and its contractor, will begin paving CR35 (Chambers Road) on 9/25/09, weather permitting.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Horseheads - Andy Avery, Chemung County/City of Elmira Director of Public Works announced today the schedule for continuing work on the project to widen CR64 near Consumer Square as well as road improvements on CR 35 (Chambers Road) from CR 74 (Colonial Drive) south to the main entrance of the Arnot Mall.