Governor Cuomo signed the “Enough is Enough” Legislation Tuesday in New York City, to Combat Sexual Assault on private College Campuses:

(Cuomo 7-8-15)

The bill is based on action already taken in the State University System. The law is expected to become a national model on the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for a 16-year-old run away. Deputies responded to the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference in the Town of Fenton, where Mia Rosado took a bus to the Elmira, area – but could still be in the Broome County area. Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 778-1911. Mia is 16 years old; light skinned Hispanic, brown hair & eyes, 5’5” tall, 130 lbs. Mia was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt.
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Tioga Downs Owner Jeff Gural is now the only one left with a proposal before the state gaming commission for a casino in the Southern Tier. Gural said that his plan calls for a 125 million dollar expansion, and should add about 500 jobs; a previous group out of Albany has dropped their proposal for a Broome County facility.
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Binghamton Mayor Rich David announced that the City of Binghamton has reinstated Police Chief Joseph Zikuski. Mayor David stated that they reviewed an independent review of accusations against Chief Zikuski by the law firm of Coughlin & Gerhart. Mayor David said that the there were no complaints or evidence of harassment or discrimination by Zikuski, who was on a 60-day unpaid suspension that ended today.
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Greater Chenango Cares is a partnership with the Department of Defense to provide an opportunity for residents of Chenango County & neighboring counties to participate in a no-cost military training program July 13th. through the 22nd, for Medical, Dental, & Eye care, plus veterinary services. the Chenango United way is assisting with lining up local volunteers from many different functions during the event, Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 7-8-15)

Monaco said that volunteer opportunities and sign ups are available on-line at volunteer.chenangouw.org. Appointments are needed for veterinary services are available at 334-9724 ext. 3, dental appointments can be made at 337-1643, more information is available at the Greater Chenango Cares Facebook page.
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The Chenango Arts Council is launching the Norwich Preparatory Theater this month. Council Spokesperson Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 7-8-15)

The deadline to sign up is this Friday July 10th, more information is available at the Arts Council at 336-ARTS.
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