A study on broadband internet from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli confirms what many already know: Our area is well behind the rest of the state when it comes to high speed service. The region is in second place with only the North Country having poorer access. DiNapoli urges lawmakers to craft a plan to improve … Read more
A Siena College poll finds New Yorkers are liking their new governor but just as many haven’t yet formed an opinion. more than half of respondents say Gov. Kathy Hochul has a more collaborative approach and three-quarters said they’re excited that New York has its first woman governor. Source: Hochul Has Early 42-17% Favorability Rating; … Read more
A man is charged after stealing merchandise from a Unadilla store after its lottery machine didn’t give back the correct change. State Police say the man from New Jersey was caught after leaving the Route 8 business. He is due back in Unadilla next month. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nj-man-steals-from-gas-station-after-lotto-machine-failed-to-give-him-change.htm
A domestic dispute in Meredith on Monday turns physical resulting in at least one person injured. State Police were called to a State Highway 28 address and found an individual had been stabbed. They were airlfted to an Aibany hospital. It’s not known if anyone is being charged. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nysp-responds-to-physical-dispute-in-delaware-county.htm
A two-car crash in Guilford results in a woman’s death. Police say it happened Monday on County Road 36 near the intersection of County Road 37 when a northbound driver crossed into the opposite lanes hitting a car head on. That driver was killed and the oncoming driver suffered life threatening injuries. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/3037279719874477
New York’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers is temporary blocked by a U.S. District Judge. The court ruling determined the requirement did not allow for exemptions based on workers’ religious beliefs. It was the result of a lawsuit filed by healthcare professionals that said the mandate violated their constitutional rights. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-judge-blocks-ny-vaccine-mandate-healthcare-workers-2021-09-14/
SUNY Oneonta Sustainability Coordinator Rachel Kornhauser will be presenting a talk entitled “Climate Change and Sustainability in the age of COVID” at TEDx Oneonta. It takes place Sept. 24, at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. Get more information by logging on to tedxoneonta.com. Source: Rachel Kornhauser to present TEDx … Read more
All SUNY Oneonta faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by the quad on Sept. 23 to enjoy a few minutes of camaraderie and community and some special treats. The Meet & Greet with President Alberto José Cardelle starts at 2:00 p.m. Although this is an outdoor event masks are encouraged. Source: Save the … Read more
The Catskill Veterans Outreach Center is holding an event Wednesday in Stamford to offer a number of services to those who are homeless or at risk who served our country. It takes place at the center on Main St. in Stamford from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/352318196458914
Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich is retiring in the summer of 2022. She’s been President for 13 years and during that time oversaw a number of changes including the Center for Craft Food & Beverage and the Grain Innovation Center in downtown Oneonta. A search is now underway to find Drugovich’s successor. Source: Press release