The State University of New York is requiring all students to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. Students will have 35 days from receiving their first dose to complete the series or they will be de-registered from their courses. SUNY Oneonta officials say that as of last Thursday 87% of residential and off-campus students are either fully … Read more
State Police are looking for the suspect in a string of Otsego County auto parts burglaries. The first was on June 27 in Unadilla and a few hours later the man took items from an Oneonta auto dealer. Then on July 19 the man returned to the Unadilla store and took more items. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-search-for-man-stealing-auto-parts-in-otsego-county.htm
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has to give back the Emmy he won for his COVID-19 press conferences last year. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced they revoked the award because of the Attorney General’s sexual harrassment report and Cuomo’s subsequent resignation. Cuomo’s name and any reference to the Emmy are being eliminated. … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul directs the State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all public & private schools DOH will issue the requirement through regulatory action established by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. Hochul will also pursue options to mandate vaccines for school employees or require weekly testing for the … Read more
Changes are coming to New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program in order to speed up payments and attract more applicants. An additional 100 workers will be assigned to complete pending applications and the state will do outreach to get more participation in areas with relatively low numbers of applicants. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-changes-accelerate-state-rent-relief-program-and-attract-more
City of Oneonta work crews will be patching various streets today. Work typically concludes by 3:30 p.m. Expect traffic delays in the work areas. Officials ask drivers to use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. Call 607-432-2100 with questions about the work. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8926704/
City of Oneonta crews will be repairing an area of settled brick pavers on Main St. at the crosswalk in front of Tino’s Pizza. Work is expected to conclude by 1:30pm. The work area will be coned off; however crosswalk access will be accessible in front of Latte Lounge. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8926540/
The Otsego County Department of Health reports 11 new COVID-19 cases with 81 cases currently active. 5 people remain hospitalized. 7 new cases were reported by the Chenango County Health Department with 82 cases active. 196 people are in quarantine and 8 people are hospitalized. Neither department reported any new COVID-19 related deaths.
Resources for Communities and People is hoding online workshops on residential wells and residential septic systems. The wells workshop is Thursday while the septic workshop is next Tuesday. Both are free. Registration deadline for both workshops is Wednesday. Go to the Otsego County Department of Health’s Facebook page for details. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/photos/a.345472375564384/4008493945928857/
Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his farewell address on Monday, recapping his achievements over his 10 years in office, lamenting issues not acted on and wishing his successor well. Cuomo did criticize the investigation he ordered into sexual harrassment claims saying it was a “a political firecracker on an explosive topic”. Kathy Hochul is now New … Read more