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JULY 2022
Volume 37
President Biden Picks Tioga Downs' Owner Jeff Gural for Role in Administration
President Joe Biden has nominated Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs in Nichols, to serve as a key leader in his administration as Chair of the Public Buildings Reform Board. The White House announced Gural's nomination on July 6, 2022, which happens to be Gural's 80th birthday. Jeff Gural is currently Chairman of GFP Real Estate LLC. Gural served in numerous roles at Newmark Knight Frank including as Chairman until 2017, after which he became Chairman Emeritus. Before that, he was a member of the staff of Diesel Construction Co., where he was responsible for the supervision and construction of more than one mil-
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lion square feet of new office space. Gural is a member of the Executive Committee of The Real Estate Board of New York, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Times Square Alliance, and member of the Board of Trustees of The New School. Gural was also Vice President of The Broadway Association, member of the Board of Directors of the Statue of Liberty Foundation, and President of The Realty Foundation of New York Gural is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is married, has three grown children, five grandchildren and resides in Manhattan.
Apalachin Lions Award Scholarships
High Speed Fiber Internet for Nichols
Pictured, Left-to-Right: Lion President 20-22 Rick Allabaugh; Gavin Bowers, OFA; Abby Goodrich, homeschooled LEAH; Tyler Tebo, Vestal High School; and Lion President 22-23 Gary Iacovazzi. Since 1989, the Apalachin Lions have been awarding scholarships to promote and reward young people for their service to their community and school. This year, the Lions awarded scholarships to three students. Each student received $1,000.
This year’s three winners are Gavin Bowers from Owego Free Academy; Abby Goodrich from Homeschooled, LEAH; and Tyler Tebo from Vestal Senior High. Congratulations to this year’s winners.
Statement by Adam Schumacher “I’m hon-
ored that the voters of Tioga County have voted me as their new County Court Judge by way of victories in yesterday’s Republican and Conservative Primary Elections. It is
truly humbling to have won with approximately 80% of the vote - an overwhelmingly margin. “With no other candidates on the ballot in November, this race is effectively over. “When I take office in January, the people of Tioga County can be assured that I will serve with honor and integrity, and that every person that comes into the courtroom stands before a judge who will treat them with respect and dignity. “Thank you to the people of Tioga County. I won’t let you down.”
The Town of Nichols has been named one of four communities to take part in New York State’s ConnectALL program, an initiative aimed at bringing affordable broadband internet access to rural communities across the state. The ConnectALL program will work to transform New York’s digital infrastructure and expand broadband access, affordability, and equity statewide. In the Town of Nichols, the capital funding provided by ConnectALL, along with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided by the Tioga County Legislature, and ARPA funds from the Town of Nichols, will allow Southern Tier Network (STN) to build a 35-mile open access, fiber-to-the
premise network to reach unserved and underserved households. STN will collaborate with Tioga County, the Town of Nichols, and New York Power Authority (NYPA) to complete the project. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 14, at 7:00 pm at the Nichols Fire District Community Hall, 39 W River Road in Nichols. Representatives from the participating partners and the internet service provider will be on hand to share information about the project, answer questions, and help residents and businesses sign up. Work for the project will begin in the summer of 2022. For more information, visit: https://NicholsFiber.com
July “Spotlight on Nonprofits” Shines on Catholic Charities of Tioga County The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce named Catholic Charities of Tioga County the “Spotlight on Nonprofits” for July 2022. Catholic Charities of Tioga County (CCTT) is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. For the last 25 years, they have been actively serving the area with several programs including emergency financial assistance, a very active food pantry and free clothing boutique, youth engagement services in local high schools, employment assistance, a safe/ transitional housing arrangement for women, among many other programs
and projects. The mission of Catholic Charities is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity in partnership with the Diocese of Rochester and the greater community. The Chamber of Commerce’s “Spotlight on Business” program, sponsored by the Owego Pennysaver and Your Hometown Station WEBO, is another opportunity to show its appreciation to chamber members for supporting the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce and for investing in our community.