Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro announces he is running for the 19th District Congressional seat challenging Antonio Delgado. According to Mid-Hudson News the longtime county leader said he never thought Congress would be the place he could make the most difference. Delgado will be running for his third term next year. Source: Molinaro announces campaign … Read more
The Oneonta Common Council decided to postpone voting on accepting the Community Advisory Board’s police reform recommendtions report. According to All Otsego just 2 people spoke at a public hearing on Tuesday and the vote was tabled after a spirited discusion between councilors. The council may vote on the report acceptance in 2 weeks. Source: … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s student body is nearly 90% fully vaccinated for COVID-19. According to All Otsego 94% of students received at least one COVID-19 dose. The college required students to be vaccinated if they wanted to be on campus this fall. So far no students have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Source: Fully vaccinated students at SUNY … Read more
Chenango County reports 12 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 138 cases active. 344 people are in quarantine and 7 are hospitalized. There were 7 new cases recorded in Otsego County on Wednesday with 111 cases active. 7 people are hospitalized. Neither county reported additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Delaware County officials announce that a 30-day window for public review of Agricultural District #3 begins today. The district contains Andes, Bovina, Colchester, Delhi, Middletown, Roxbury and Stamford. Any of those municipalities or any landowner within or adjacent to the District, may propose a modification of the district. Go to delcony.us for more information. Source: … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed September as “Campus Fire Safety Month” to educate about the dangers of campus-related housing fires. Hochul urged residents – especially students and renters – to evaluate their residences for fire safety measures. You can go to dhses.ny.gov to find a list of suggestions of things to check. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-encourages-new-yorks-college-students-and-municipalities-educate-themselves
The Delaware County Department of Public Works receives state approval for an expansion of the Solid Waste Management Center in Walton. Officials say waste will be moved out of one location so it can be rebuilt and enlarged. The expansion will extend the lanfill’s useful life by 40 to 60 years. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=876086299970053&id=194391334806223
A narcotics investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office leads to a search warrant on Tuesday at a town of German home. In addition to methamphetamine deputies seized multiple loaded weapons and ammunition as well as over $3,600 in cash. A resident is now facing mulitple felony charges and was held pending arraignment. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/3042564859345963
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a child car seat check event on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Visions Federal Credit Union In Norwich. Experts will check to see if the seat is being installed properly and is the right size for your child. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/photos/a.1432133820389083/3042579212677861/
The Chenango County Health Department reports an 83rd person died from COVID-19 related symptoms. The individual’s age and ggender weren’t released and it’s not known if they were vaccinated. The county has 123 active COVID-19 cases with 54 among those who were vaccinated. 6 people are hospitalized. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/6178467418893517