Even with COVID-19 cases on the upswing the State University of New York still plans to open campuses this fall without restrictions for those who are vaccinated. Chancellor Jim Malatras says once the COVID-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval they will change the current emergency use authorization for students to a full mandate. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/07/27/suny-prepares-for-students-to-return-to-campus-without-restrictions/
State Troopers turned into horse wranglers early Wednesday morning when a filly got loose in the Town of Laurens. According to a social media post it happened along County Road 11 and troopers got the animal safely back to its owner. Source: Oh hay! No horsing around here! Oneonta troopers were dispatched to a report … Read more
Oneonta’s Community Advisory Board Review Council which is reviewing proposed changes to the police department will meet on Aug. 10 to finalize the recommendations. According to All Otsego the board is working on refining the document’s definition of “use of force”. A plan implementation date will then be set. Source: Oneonta’s review board gets hung … Read more
A man is killed in an ATV crash that happened Monday in Schoharie County. Police say Kenneth Gabrielsen of Jamesport, NY, hit a tree head on at an Enid Road property. Gabirelson was taken Albany Medical Center where he died. The crash remains under investigation. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigate-fatal-atv-crash-in-summit.htm
The City of Oneonta is closing the bottom level of the parking garage for cleaning today until around 1:30pm. The middle and upper level will remain open for parking. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 607-432-2100. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8868608/
The Watson Caring Science Institute names Bassett Healthcare Network as one of its National Caring Science Affiliate Systems. Caring Science integrates principles of medical science, spirituality and moral philosophy in the context of relationships. This holistic perspective emphasizes that nurses need to be mindful and present when caring for their patients. Source: Press release
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was recently notified that someone claiming to be with National Fireman’s Association called an individual aggressively soliciting personal identifying information as well as a monetary donation. Nevr give out your personal information over the phone and before making a donation first verify the caller is a legitimate representative. Source: Press … Read more
3 people are facing felony hate crime charges in connection with a Delaware County theft. State Police say the trio stole an ethnic fur hat from a man in Fleischmanns on Friday then yelled anti-Semitic slurs as they drove off. The three were booked into jail on $5,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/07/27/3-charged-with-hate-crime-in-delaware-county-cuomo-issues-statement/
New York is doubling down for the 5th round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative awards. During the previous rounds – incluing the one that Oneonta won – $10 million was awarded to one winner per economic deveopment region. Now there will be either 2 $10 million winners per region or there could be a single winner … Read more
Those applying for assistance through New York’s rent relief program will find it easier to submit their paperwork. Governor Cuomo’s office says documentation standards for both tenants and landlords are now relaxed plus over 1,000 dedicated workers plus hundreds of volunteers are working to clear backlogged applications with the goal of completing payments by the … Read more