Jill Croce
Anchor, Reporter
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Jill Croce joined 12 News in May 2021. She anchors the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts but reports during the daytime.
Prior to arriving in the Southern Tier, Jill was a morning co-anchor and producer at WVVA, the NBC affiliate in Bluefield, W. Va. The “WVVA Today” morning trio received recognition in 2020 for being the "Best a.m. Newscast from the West Virginia Broadcasters Association."
Jill has major market experience through United States Traffic Network as a traffic producer for CBS 3 in Philadelphia. Every 10 minutes or so she had to assemble new traffic maps, live camera shots, find traffic delays and contact PennDOT for details. The company also had her fill in on WXPN radio as a traffic reporter.
Outside of work you can always find Jill hiking, kayaking or practicing martial arts.
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The rehabilitation will include both the interior and exterior once efforts get underway.
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A comprehensive countywide housing assessment marks a first for the county and the results will be used for years.
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One place to benefit is Calvin Coolidge Elementary School, one of three Southern Tier recipients, that will establish the Coolidge Community Garden in the near future.
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The event will offer free admission and free parking.
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“Us bringing attention to this and the media bringing attention makes people think twice about the decisions they’re going to make,” said Chief Brent Dodge with the Johnson City Police Department.
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"We want students feeling accepted and safe in schools and being able to get the help and support that they need," said Supervisor of Community Schools with Broome-Tioga BOCES Sara Fontana
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“I don’t think our plan will succeed if it’s not informed by the people that’s going to be impacted."
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When it comes to the Public Safety Town Halls, this isn’t the last one of 2023 and there are plans to host more in 2024.
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As part of the Southern Tier council, efforts kicked off in Binghamton at the Phelps Mansion Museum May 22.
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The Tioga County tradition has been around for 155 years.
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When someone signs up for one of four total course options, it takes two days to disclose all the information.
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“We exchange time for bikes and bike parts to help the community," said Class Instructor Jacob Rotary.
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To book transportation for a future Tuesday, call 855-373-4040 to be added to the list.
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“I thought if we could prevent one family from having this tragedy, it would all be worth it,” said Scholarship Leader and Grandmother Iva Jean Tennant.
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“It gets people outside, it gets people communicating, it gets them socializing,” said PGA Professional Rick Keding.
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The City of Binghamton decided in 2022 to go the eminent domain route.
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No reservations are needed for a tour to see Binghamton sights and learn about our rich local history.
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When checking out a kit, the resident has access to a case, Dell Chromebook, a hotspot, computer mouse, and headset.
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This latest effort is being coined the Flag Initiative and it kicked off on Founders Day, which was April 17.
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To make this event possible, various community organizations are joining forces.
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“Joe last summer in July was diagnosed at the age of 18 with DIPG, which is Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma,” said President and CEO Cliff Milowicki of CMS Salons.
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“This is a great opportunity to just come down and connect with the people that can provide information and maybe help you make that decision," said Jason Davis with Binghamton Vet Center. "Maybe take away a little of the anxiety.”
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Through the discussion, Event Leader Matthew Barcak hopes the presentation can educate and empower caregivers going forward, not leave them scared of the unknown.
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“Definitely show up early,” said Owner Dr. Bob Lalor. “The earlier come, the earlier served."
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“The purpose of a logo, or trademark, or mascot, which ever you want to call it, is to help bring us together,” said Superintendent Brent Suddaby. “It’s also clear that this particular logo wasn’t able to do that as it had in the past.”
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The goal is to create a walkable downtown arts district and also address the poor conditions beneath the street.
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Mayor Raymond Baker is excited for the future of the Village of Sidney, which is one of this year’s recipients. The area will soon be home to two DCFC pedestals.
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While a renaissance is happening now, Mayor Baratta said the momentum can’t stop here.
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"If there were other opportunities for departments to get involved and have a position like this, I think it's great it's great for Broome County," said Community Engagement Officer Jay Peets.
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“It’s really a great way to contribute to your direct community, your state, your country to ensure a smooth and fair election,” said Republican Deputy Commissioner of Elections Kelly Johnson for Tioga County Board of Elections.
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The latest Laundry Love will come to East Main Street’s Norwich Laundromat on Wednesday, April 19.
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By the end of April, Library Director Nancy Wilcox said the community hub will be turning the page on this chapter. The director said since the height of Covid-19 there has been a shift.
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Robotics Advisor Bruce Salisbury said the trio beat the odds as only 2% of the robots around the world make it to the world championship.
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Fat Cowboys Hitching Post will have a different menu than the BBQ location minutes away.
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“This is a life and death issue,” said Chief Brent Dodge with JCPD. “It’s critical for them to find the funding to support these programs to try to keep DWI as low as possible.”
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For each Work Crew Day, from 9 a.m. to roughly noon, picking up sticks and raking are some of the ways to maintain the property.
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It's creating a big impact as a tool for first responders at a time when every second counts during an emergency.
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“She was an artist, she was a suffragist, and she was a political activist. She had a big impact on this whole area for the first 50 years of the 20th century,” said Broome County Historian Roger Luther.
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“No one, I think, sets out to be the first,” said NYS Senator Lea Webb. “I’m definitely a person that that was not my plan, but I most certainly do not plan to be the last.”
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Amy Howard has been a staple at ACHIEVE since June 2005 and earned the Chief Executive Officer status in 2018.
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“Essentially 43 shots of vodka is what they’re proposing," said Emergency Medicine Guthrie Provider Jon Rittenberger, MD, MS. "That will land you probably in an Intensive Care Unit."
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“I found out that not only will it be useful for people sleeping outside, but also when families are displaced and homeless and they’re put in a motel,” said NHS Advisor Catherine DuBrava.
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To execute the vision, it has been a collaborative effort with help from the county and state.
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Coppens has been a staple at YWCA since June 2000.
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To be a part of the triathlon, Director Elizabeth Woidt said you have to be 14 or older.
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Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) said as soon as the derailment occurred and everything started to unfold, many members of Congress across the country on both sides of the aisle had immediate questions.
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When it comes to the projects, Helping Celebrate Abilities (HCA) in Johnson City received a $65,000 grant, which is the only one in Broome County.
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When it came to Tuesday’s session, attendees were able to come and go as they needed from 3 to 7 p.m. to create their own piece of art.
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According to Politico, throughout the state, the proposed budget would “cut aid to public libraries by $3.5 million and to public library construction by $20 million.”
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The Village of Owego DRI Multi-Site Program Fund was established in partnership with the state to reallocate the funds within the boundary area.
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