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New York Energy Smart Programs Available to Households Affected by the June 2006 Flooding (2006-08-10)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:02:45 -0400

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers three programs that can assist with energy efficiency improvements, including the repair or replacement of a home’s domestic hot water and space heating equipment damaged by the recent flooding. Each program targets households at different income levels as outlined on page 2. All three programs are delivered by participating Building Performance Institute (BPI)-accredited contractors. This document is intended to provide guidance to Agencies assisting households in coordinating services available through NYSERDA with those provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the New York State Disaster Relief Program, and the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR).

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State To Provide Safer And More Convenient Access To Unemployment Benefits (2006-08-09)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:56:55 -0400

Albany, NY (August 09, 2006) - State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello today announced that the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) will begin issuing all Unemployment Insurance benefit payments via debit cards on September 10, 2006. The cards, known as Direct Payment Cards, will offer customers a safe, easy, convenient way to access their benefits.

Full press release:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/pressreleases/2006/August09_2006.htm

Informational page for the direct payment card, including but not limited to frequently asked questions:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/directpaymentcard/index.shtm

Governor Announces The Opening Of Disaster Assistance Service Centers (2006-07-03)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:47:31 -0400

Centers Will Provide Flood Victims with Critical Services and Information at Six Central Locations

Governor George E. Pataki today announced the creation of six centrally located Disaster Assistance Service Centers that will provide victims of last week's floods with critical services and information from State and local agencies and charitable organizations. The Disaster Assistance Service Centers located in Broome, Delaware, Otsego, and Sullivan counties will begin providing services today at 1 p.m., while the Herkimer and Montgomery centers will begin operations at 8 a.m. on Tuesday July 4th.

"These Disaster Assistance Service Centers will give New York's flood victims the help and assistance they need to begin the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives," Governor Pataki said. "Working together, we will continue to help our neighbors and communities recover from the tremendous devastation caused by the unprecedented flooding."

The Disaster Assistance Service Centers give homeowners, renters and Small business owners the opportunity to meet face-to-face With Representatives from State and local agencies and volunteer organizations to discuss and access disaster recovery assistance.

The Disaster Assistance Service Centers opening today will be at the following county locations and will be open from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. today and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including July 4, until further notice:

* Broome County: Binghamton High School, 31 Main Street, Binghamton, NY

* Delaware County: Walton High School, 47 - 49 Stockton Avenue, Walton, NY

* Otsego County: SUNY Campus, Lee Hall, Ravenna Parkway, Oneonta, NY

The Disaster Assistance Service Centersscheduled to open at 8 a.m. Tuesday July 4thwill be at the following locations and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until further notice:

Representatives from the following agencies will be located at the Disaster Assistance Service Centers to provide flood victims with critical services and information:

* NYS Department of Labor - Personnel will be on hand to answer questions and help flood victims register for the new State Individual and Family Grant Program, as well as provide information on Unemployment Insurance (UI) and other employment information.

* County Social Services Offices - Specialists will help facilitate applications for Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid. A common application form will be provided to victims to apply for each program simultaneously. Expedited Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance, and Medicaid can be provided with minimal documentation requirements.

* NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal - DHCR personnel will be available to discuss housing plans with displaced persons. Specifically, they will provide a list of long term housing referrals to the client and caseworkers.

* NYS Insurance Department - Specialists from the Insurance Department's Consumer Services Bureau will be on hand to field questions and provide information about auto, property, life and health insurance.

* NYS and/or County Office of Mental Health - Personnel will coordinate mental health services, including crisis counseling.

* NYS Office of Children and Family Services - OCFS will coordinate and assist with any needs for daycare services.

* The American Red Cross - The Red Cross will provide Red Cross Recovery tips, information on how Red Cross assistance works, and the location of Red Cross Service Delivery Centers.

* The Salvation Army - The Salvation Army will provide assistance with case management and data entry for individuals and families. Upon request, personnel will provide emotional and spiritual counseling as needed.

Also in the coming days, the Empire State Development Corporation, New York's lead economic development agency, will have representatives on hand at the Disaster Assistance Service Centers to provide businesses affected by the floods with advice and assistance identifying applicable state economic programs to help in their speedy recovery.

The Disaster Assistance Service Centers are the first step in the $35 million New York State Flood Relief Program the Governor announced last Friday to hasten the recovery process within the Empire State. The program's centerpiece is a $25 million State Individual and Family Grant Program, which will provide individuals, families, and small businesses with grants of up to $5,000 for documented flood losses not covered by insurance or other government programs. This assistance program, administered by the State Department of Labor, will use funding appropriated in the enacted 2006 - 07 State Budget to ensure the assistance is available in a timely manner.

Reemployment Services for Veterans Program (2006-06-09)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:52:26 -0400

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
Reemployment Services for Veterans Program #9-M

NYS has reserved approximately $2 million of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds to train unemployed and underemployed honorably discharged veterans serving on active duty on or after March 1, 2003

NYS Veterans may have access to career-ladder employment through On-the-Job-Training (OJT) funding opportunities with NYS businesses who hire or promote these veterans into full-time OJT positions.There is a maximum funding level of $50,000 per organization under this grant application.

For more information on this opportunity please go to http://www.workforcenewyork.com/rfa9-m/rfa9-m.htm

or contact Terry Stark @ 607.778.2136

Health Insurance Options (2006-06-05)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:06:21 -0400

Are you having trouble paying for your prescriptions?
Are you without health insurance coverage?
Are you confused about health care options?
Do you or your children need eyeglasses?

The Rural Health Network has a free prescription program and a free eye glasses program for people who are uninsured or underinsured and do not qualify for Medicaid. A representative will be in the Broome Workforce NY Resource Room, every Wednesday morning, starting June 7

The Broome Tioga Workforce NY website has a new look! (2006-04-19)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:18:18 -0400

The Broome Tioga Workforce NY has a new and expanded website that went live on April 19th, 2006. The County’s Information Technology department provided invaluable assistance through Webmaster, Jim Perry, in developing a more interactive, user-friendly site.

The updated website has daily “Hot Job” postings, more links to labor market and workforce information as well as access to all of the workshops and services at the Broome Workforce NY Center.

Broome Tioga Workforce NY is comprised of various partner organizations and businesses with a focus on helping businesses recruit and retain talented workers and helping individuals obtain rewarding career opportunities. Local Center partners include:

Broome Office of Employment & Training
New York State Department of Labor
Broome Department of Social Services - Employment Unit
Broome Tioga BOCES
Job Corps

The Broome Workforce NY Center is located at 171 Front St., Binghamton.

Words from the Executive Director! (2006-04-17)

webmaster@co.broome.ny.us (Broome County Webmaster) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:23:35 -0400

Welcome to the Broome Tioga Workforce New York’s new look. We have a new name, a new logo – “Lady Liberty”, and a new website format that contains added information to assist you, whether you are a Business or a Jobseeker.

Our Broome Tioga Workforce NY Centers, located in Binghamton and Owego offer a wide range of services that assists regional businesses to recruit and retain talented workers, as well as helps individuals achieve rewarding career opportunities.

We encourage you to use the wide range of services that we offer on-line, at our Workforce NY centers, or through the various sponsored training programs.