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health9 days ago•2 min saved

Broome County Sees Uptick in Shigellosis Infections, Public Health Warns

Broome County’s health department reports a rise in shigellosis, a bacterial stomach illness caused by Shigella, with about 22 cases since August 2025—well above the typical six per year—prompting prevention guidance (handwashing, careful diaper changes, avoiding swallowing pool water, safe food/water practices when traveling, and avoiding sexual contact for at least two weeks after diarrhea ends). Symptoms typically appear 1–2 days after infection and last up to seven days.

via WBNG|

#broome-county #health #infectious-disease

weather7 months ago•1 min saved

Severe Flash Flooding and Storm Alerts Hit Upstate New York

A flash flood warning is in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Newark Valley and surrounding areas in Tioga and Broome counties, New York, due to heavy rains with 3 to 4.5 inches already fallen and additional rainfall expected, threatening severe flooding in the region.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#broome-county #flash-flooding #heavy-rains

accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Five Women in Pennsylvania

Five women from Broome County were killed in a tragic accident on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, when their minivan collided with a concrete divider and was then struck by a tractor-trailer. The victims were identified as Harvrist Zebari, Fatma Ahmed, Shahzinaz Mizouri, Aleen Ameen, and Berivan Zebara. The crash also left two others injured. The cause of the accident is under investigation, but officials noted inclement weather at the time.

via Pressconnects|

#accident #broome-county #interstate-81

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

NYC Mayor's Migrant Relocation Plan Sparks Controversy and State of Emergency Declaration.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar declared a State of Emergency due to the potential relocation of asylum seekers from New York City to Broome County, citing a lack of available housing. Title 42, which allowed authorities to send asylum seekers back over the county’s southern border with Mexico over concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire at midnight. The emergency order prohibits municipalities from outside of Broome County from making contracts with hotels, motels, and more without a permit issued by the county and vice versa.

via WBNG|

#asylum-seekers #broome-county #housing-crisis