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header[x]="Employment and Civil Service"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Take a look at the positions that are available in City Government and how to take the Civil Service Exam and apply for a job with the City."
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header[x]="Broadway Improvement Project"
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conten[x]="The City of Elmira in cooperation with the New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration is developing plans for the Broadway Improvement Project."
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header[x]="Every Number Has a Story"
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conten[x]="Every number has a story."
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header[x]="Rental Registration and Certification"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="All rental housing must be registered and certified by completing the <b>Rental Housing Registration Form</b> and returning it to the City Assessor's Office."
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header[x]="2010 Adopted Budget"
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conten[x]="The 2010 Adopted Budget and the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program is now available."
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header[x]="Garbage Pickup for Christmas"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Fridays are asked to place their garbage and recycling to the curb on Thursday evening, before 10:00pm for collection in the evening."
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header[x]="Public Services is now Public Works"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Department of Public Services has been officially renamed the Department of Public Works.  Please keep this in mind as we make the corrections and updates throughout this website."
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header[x]="Draft Citizen Participation Plan"
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sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Community Development has prepared a draft Citizen Participation Plan which is now available for public review and comment."
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header[x]="Farm City Day"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The First Annual Farm City Day will take place on Saturday October 3rd from 10:00am to 4:00pm in Wisner Park in Downtown Elmira."
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header[x]="Street Painting Festival - Join the FUN!!"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Second Annual Elmira Street Painting Festival will offer a rare glimpse into the creation of art for both artists and viewers - Coming July 11th and 12th - Apply now to create your own work of art!"
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header[x]="Police Daily Activity Logs"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Elmira Police Department publishes the daily activity logs so that you know what is going on in your neighborhood."
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header[x]="Community Development Block Grants"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Applications are now being accepted for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Non-profits and other qualifying organizations can now apply for grants for public services."
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header[x]="Now Seeking: Parking Enforcement Officer"
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sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The City of Elmira is seeking an ambitious individual to assist the Police Department/Traffic Division with enforcing parking regulations."
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header[x]="Volunteers needed for Downtown Cleanup"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Elmira Downtown Development, along with Elmira Kiwanis Club needs your help to help tackle this beautification project and create a healthy downtown to work, live and play."
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header[x]="Downtown Holiday Window Painting"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Elmira Downtown Development is seeking volunteers for the 3rd annual Holiday Window Painting Project. EDD welcomes all groups, organizations, family and friends to brighten up our downtown windows with holiday scenes."
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header[x]="Adopt-A-Park Program"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Sign up now to adopt a park in the City of Elmira with your family, club, group or organization and make a difference in your community! "
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header[x]="Sign up now for Twin Tiers Championship!"
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Applications for the Twin Tiers Championship golf tournaments are now available.  Sign up for the Mens, Ladies, Seniors, or Juniors Tournament today."
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header[x]="Community Development HPRP and CDBG-R Amendments"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Information on the City of Elmira's proposals to utilize Recovery funding under the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) and Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) programs is now available."
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header[x]="2009 Street Painting Festival Pictures"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Second Annual Elmira Street Painting Festival was held July 11th and 12th.  Take a look at this year's art, follow the festival on Facebook, and learn more about this signature downtown event."
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header[x]="Operation Green Streets"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Offers community groups the chance to adopt a public flower bed - making a colorful and lasting difference in downtown.  Volunteer your group or family today!"
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header[x]="Elmira Business Series Workshops"
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indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="EDD, STEG, and the Small Business Development Center host six workshops in January, February, and March on developing small businesses. Register today!"
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header[x]="Christmas Tree Pickup & Recycling"
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sectio[x]="garbage"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Christmas tree pickup is available for residents paying the sanitation fee. Beginning on December 28th, place your Christmas tree between the curb and the walk. Crews will pick up your tree on your normal garbage collection day. Trees are chipped and mulch is available for citizens in the spring."
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header[x]="Dry Dog Food Needed!"
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sectio[x]="shelter"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="The Elmira Animal Shelter is running low on dry dog food. Any donations that you could make for our furry friends would be most appreciated. Thank You!!"
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header[x]="Trick-or-Treating Hours"
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sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Trick-or-Treating in the City of Elmira will be 5:30pm to 8:00pm on the evening of Friday, October 31st. Residents are reminded to drive safely and be aware of children on city streets during this time."
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header[x]="Fall Leaf Pickup"
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sectio[x]="garbage"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Bulk leaf pickup starts on October 27th and ends December 5th. Residents may rake leaves to the area between the curb and sidewalk. In areas with no sidewalks, rake leaves close to the curb but not into the street."
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header[x]="\"Your Neighborhood\" Initiative"
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sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Find out how the City and its partners are working with <b><u>YOU</u></b> to revitalize targeted neighborhoods and address persistent quality of life issues. "
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header[x]="Notice: Changes to Code Hours"
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sectio[x]="fire"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Code officials will be available for building permit and code compliance consultations from 8:00am to 10:00am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Citizens wishing to speak to a code official about a violation or citation should call ahead to schedule an appointment."
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header[x]="How to Read your City Tax Bill"
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sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Use our handy guide to read and understand your City Tax Bill, including due dates, calculations and more information that every taxpayer should know about their property tax bill."
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header[x]="Proposed CDBG/HOME Budget"
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sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Community Development has released the Proposed 2008-2009 Budget for organizations receiving CDBG funding.  A public hearing will be held April 28th on the proposed budget."
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header[x]="Play a Round of Golf at the Mark Twain"
linkto[x]="../golf/index.html"
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sectio[x]="index"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Mark Twain Golf Course is now open for the 2008 Season.  Head up to the course and play a round of golf at this unique Donald Ross-designed course."
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header[x]="2008 Twin Tiers Golf Championship "
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Entries are now open for the 2008 Twin Tiers Golf Championship held on July 25th - July 27th at 3 area golf courses. New this year - a Senior Division (60+) and a Junior Division (14-18). Download the application today."
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header[x]="Wisner Market - Thursdays"
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sectio[x]="edd"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Come to downtown, relax, grab some lunch, listen to the music and enjoy the atmosphere every Thursday in Wisner Park from June 5th to September 25th."
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header[x]="2008 Horsepower Tee Shot Tour"
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Mark your calendar as the Horsepower Tee Shot Tour along with the Speed Network are set to visit Mark Twain Golf Course on Thursday August 7th. "
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header[x]="Join the EPD: Police Exam in May"
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sectio[x]="police"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The next examination for entry-level police officers will be held on Saturday May 10, 2008.  Applications for the exam must be received by the Civil Service Commission no later than 4:30pm on April 2, 2008."
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header[x]="Chemung River Master Plan"
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sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Review the completed Chemung River Master Plan and the maps and projects to benefit the Chemung River from Big Flats to the City to the Town of Chemung."
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header[x]="Citizen's Guide to Snow Removal"
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imgsrc[x]="snowplow.jpg"
sectio[x]="dps"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="All you need to know about snow removal operations in the City, with helpful hints and tips to shovel, park, and stay safe when winter weather strikes."
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header[x]="2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate Info"
linkto[x]="../offices/assessor.html"
imgsrc[x]="money.jpg"
sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The NYS Department of Taxation and Finance provides info for homeowners who receive the basic STAR exemption of the need to apply to receive this year’s Middle Class STAR rebate... "
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header[x]="Summer Teen Program"
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imgsrc[x]="teen.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Summer Teen Recreation Program is a free drop-in program in Elmira parks with activities and field trips for teens ages 13-15 years of age."
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header[x]="271-HALT: Report Suspicious Activity"
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imgsrc[x]="halt.jpg"
sectio[x]="police"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The Elmira Police Department encourages everyone to report any type of suspicious activity or behavior by calling 271-HALT or using our webform. "
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header[x]="Submit FOIL Requests Online"
linkto[x]="../offices/foil.html"
imgsrc[x]="foil2.jpg"
sectio[x]="offices"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, you can submit a request for specific public records maintained by the City using our electronic form."
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header[x]="Submit FOIL Requests Online"
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sectio[x]="index"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, you can submit a request for specific public records maintained by the City using our electronic form."
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header[x]="Bulk Leaf Pickup Has Ended"
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sectio[x]="dps"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="The 2006 Bulk Leaf Pickup Program has ended. If you still have leaves in your yard, you should bag them and dispose of them with your regular garbage. Do not rake leaves into the street."
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header[x]="Stay Cool at the Pool"
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imgsrc[x]="pool.jpg"
sectio[x]="parks"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Beat the summer heat by boarding the FREE bus to Harris Hill Pool. Buses will pick up riders at 2 stops on the Southside and 2 stops on the Northside. You must have a FREE pass and be a City resident to board the bus.  Regular pool admission applies."
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header[x]="Before You Install a Pool..."
linkto[x]="../fire/code_enforcement.html"
imgsrc[x]="poolsafety.jpg"
sectio[x]="fire"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Our helpful guide will tell you what you need to know before you build or buy a backyard pool- and what you need to know to keep your family safe and sound this summer."
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header[x]="Property Maintenance Increases Value"
linkto[x]="../fire/properties.html"
imgsrc[x]="mowinglawn.jpg"
sectio[x]="fire"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Do your part and find out what you have to do to maintain your property and increase the value of your home and your neighborhood. "
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header[x]="Trolley into Mark Twain Country!"
linkto[x]="../about/attractions_annual.html"
imgsrc[x]="trolley.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Take a one-hour narrated tour of historical Elmira, NY aboard The Elmiran. Your tour guide will take you back to the good old days and regale you with stories about Elmira and its history."
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header[x]="Protect your Children from Predators"
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imgsrc[x]="children.jpg"
sectio[x]="police"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Use these tips from the Elmira Police Department to protect your children and recognize the danger posed by child predators."
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header[x]="What you need to know about flooding"
linkto[x]="../dps/flooding.html"
imgsrc[x]="flooding.jpg"
sectio[x]="dps"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Don't be caught unprepared. Use our guide to know what to do if the Chemung River were to rise to floodstage in the City of Elmira again."
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header[x]="Looking for a Downtown Business?"
linkto[x]="../edd/directory.html"
imgsrc[x]="midtown.jpg"
sectio[x]="edd"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Use the EDD directory to find information about downtown businesses: address, phone, hours of operation, website address, and contact person. It's your guide to Downtown!"
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header[x]="DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!"
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imgsrc[x]="vote.jpg"
sectio[x]="index"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="There are several important races this year including President and Vice President, representatives to Congress, State Senate, and State Assembly, and County Clerk."
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header[x]="Submit Your Restaurant"
linkto[x]="../about/restaurant_submit.html"
imgsrc[x]="restaurants.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="Yes"
conten[x]="Restaurant owners and Managers: Submit your restaurant, diner, fast food place, or tavern for the Elmira Restaurant Directory. Let us help bring you more business!"
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header[x]="Sports and Recreation"
linkto[x]="../about/attractions_sports.html"
imgsrc[x]="jackals.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="From the Elmira Jackals to the Elmira Pioneers, sports and recreation opportunities abound in Elmira! Take in a game, spend the afternoon in the park, or camp out for the night. "
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header[x]="Arts and Entertainment"
linkto[x]="../about/attractions.html"
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sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Looking for something to do? Find an event at the First Arena, Clemens Center, Tags Summer Stage, or the Heights Theatre with our guide to Arts and Entertainment."
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header[x]="Quality Health Care is Available"
linkto[x]="../about/medical.html"
imgsrc[x]="healthcare.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Health care is important to you and your family and Elmira has high-quality affordable health care at your fingertips at several facilities in the region."
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header[x]="Education is Important to Elmira"
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sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Elmira offers the finest educational opportunities from elementary and high school to higher education. Take a look at what Elmira has to offer to expand your horizons."
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header[x]="Affordable Housing in Elmira"
linkto[x]="../about/housing.html"
imgsrc[x]="house.jpg"
sectio[x]="about"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Looking to make a home in Elmira? Take a look at the many opportunities that abound for Housing and Housing Assistance in Elmira and Chemung County."
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header[x]="Community Development"
linkto[x]="../offices/community_development.html"
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header[x]="Property Tax Information"
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header[x]="Employment and Civil Service"
linkto[x]="../offices/personnel.html"
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indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Take a look at the positions that are available in City Government and how to take the Civil Service Exam and apply for a job with the City."
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header[x]="Bike Registration"
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header[x]="Facing the Drug Problem Head On"
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header[x]="Online Warrants System"
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header[x]="Open Cases Need Your Help"
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header[x]="Domestic Violence is Not Your Fault"
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header[x]="Citizen's Guide to Parking"
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indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Don't get another parking ticket- get the facts. This guide will help you become familiar with the right places to park and the parking laws in Elmira."
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header[x]="Sanitation Collection"
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header[x]="Grants Programs for Downtown Businesses"
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header[x]="Find a Property in Downtown Elmira"
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header[x]="Adopt a Friend for Life!"
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header[x]="No-Kill Movement at the Elmira Animal Shelter"
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header[x]="Animal Control Regulations"
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header[x]="2008 Mark Twain Open"
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header[x]="2010 Calendar Golf Card Now Available"
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Save money playing golf at over 70 courses throughout Central and Western NY.  Not available in retail stores... contact the Mark Twain to get one now!"
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header[x]="Book your 2010 Tournament today!"
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indexd[x]="No"
conten[x]="Is your company, organization, charity, or booster club thinking about hosting a golf tournament in 2010?  Contact the Mark Twain Golf Course and let us help you!"
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header[x]="Does the Right Equipment Improve Your Game?"
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indexd[x]="No"
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header[x]="Book Your Tee Times Online!"
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header[x]="2009 Demo Day Extravaganza"
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header[x]="Download MTGC for your IntelliGolf software"
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="No"
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header[x]="Donald Ross Knew How to Do it"
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sectio[x]="golf"
indexd[x]="No"
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header[x]="Adopt-A-Park Program"
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header[x]="Eldridge Park Carousel Open for the Season"
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header[x]="Reserve the Hal F. Roach Pavilion at Grove Park"
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header[x]="9/11 Video Memorial"
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