Monthly Archives: September 2011

Claiming the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for 2010

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September 30, 2011

From the IRS: What Employers Need to Know About Claiming the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2011-06, Sept. 30, 2011 Many small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for employee health insurance coverage under a qualifying arrangement may be eligible for the small business health...
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Binghamton Zoo ‘Family Boo’ Cancelled for This Weekend Only

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September 30, 2011

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park’s Family Boo at the Zoo has been cancelled for this weekend only due to forecasted rain and cold temperatures the majority of the weekend. Family Boo at the Zoo will still be held for two more weekends on October 8th & 9th and October 15th & 16th. During...
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Alfred State Students Helping to Clear the Monkey Run Creek Behind OFA

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September 30, 2011

The creek that runs through the Owego Apalachin main campus, called Monkey Run, was filled with debris during the recent flood. Because of that, it was quicker to flood and was the catalyst for the flooding at Owego Elementary, the high school, the playing fields, etc. In the last few days, the creek bed...
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Tioga Chamber Business Update for September 30th

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September 30, 2011

Tioga Chamber Business Update September 30, 2011 Open For Business: Owego Computers: 607-687-9959. www.owegocomputers.com Mapps Ink Jet & Toner Cartridge: 32 Lake Street, Owego, NY. (607) 687-2066. Open 9:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday. Katie’s Kreations: 194 Front Street, Owego, NY. 687-7411. Open for Business. Frost-Klossner-Swan Inc. Main Street, Newark Valley, NY 642-3224. Working...
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FEMA to Provide Temporary Housing to Flood Victims

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September 30, 2011

FEMA has initiated a new program to provide temporary housing for New York communities affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The units will help those hit hardest by the storm, giving residents a place to stay while they repair their damaged homes. Anyone interested in one of these units is asked to register with FEMA,...
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Small Company with Big Heart Helps Flood Victims

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September 30, 2011

From the Red Cross: Norm Sherwood, Vice President at Envirocare Corporation in Wilmington, Massachusetts reached out over the miles from New England to help flood victims right here in South Central New York. When he heard about the flooding and the destruction of homes and property, he knew he had a way to help,...
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What to Expect From FEMA Inspectors In The Field

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September 30, 2011

What to Expect From FEMA Inspectors In The Field Inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are meeting with survivors in New York State whose primary homes were damaged or destroyed by the flooding from Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. Inspectors are private contractors who wear official FEMA identification badges. Authorized inspectors...
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The Susquehanna in Waverly / Sayre to Fall Below Flood Stage Early Friday

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September 29, 2011

The Flood Warning continues for the Susquehanna River at Waverly/Sayre. At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early Friday morning. The Flood Warnings for Vestal and Conklin...
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