Month: October 2021

New York establishes the Empire Technology Prize program which is a corporate challenge aimed at advancing building decarbonization across the Empire State. The goal is to seek climate solutions to achieve carbon-neutrality in existing multifamily buildings at least eight stories high or commercial buildings at least 15 stories high. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-95-million-establish-empire-technology-prize-program-and-advance

A domestic disoute in Middlefield on Friday results in a man arrested on a felony charge. Police say an investigation resulted in the 26-year-old from Middflefield being taken into custody for first-degree criminal contempt. The man was also charged with crinimal obstruction of breathing and harrassment. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4482279815187637

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at its semi-annual drug take back event on Oct. 23. Medications will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at no charge with no questions asked. Prohibited items include sharps, needles, liquids, aerosols, and ointments. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/photos/a.1220707958011522/4481313625284256/

The City of Norwich makes it into the finals round for New York’s 2021 Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant competition. This is the same $10 million grant Oneonta won 5 years ago. Commerce Chenango officials say they gave a presentation this week and are now awaiting the winner’s announcement. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/10/14/norwich-receives-funding-for-revitalization/

Several Village of Oxford residents want lawmakers to opt out of allowing recreational and medical marijuana sales. A group called “Promote Oxford Now” tells WBNG they are creating a petition asking the Board of Trustees to reverse their vote permitting sales. Town of Oxford officials haven’t net decided on opting in or out. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/10/14/new-law-in-village-of-oxford-sparks-petition-among-residents/

New York’s consumer optimism took a dive from the summer according to a new Siena College poll. The consumer sentiment results were down to levels not seen since 10 years ago. Big concerns are spikes in food and gas prices along with worries about holiday shopping due to problems getting merchandise to stores. Source: OMG!! … Read more

A longtime Cooperstown pharmacy has a new owner and it’s someone who knows the business well. All Otsego reports the Church and Scott pharmacy was bought by pharmacist Rob Makofske who’s worked there since 1993. Makofske says he plans to bring in a partner soon. Source: Sale of Church and Scott marks end of era

There is a ribbon cutting on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to open a new pavilion at Badger Park in Cooperstown. According to All Otsego the pavilion comes from a partnership between Cooperstown Friends of the Parks and the Cooperstown Lions Club in conjunction with the village. It has room for 2 picnic tables. Source: Ribbon … Read more

The Village of Walton receives a state grant and loan for its water storage and distribution system upgrades. The $1.2 million grant and $800,000 in short-term, market-rate financing comes from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement program. More than $44 million was awarded statewide for drinking water and wastewater projects. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-442-million-clean-water-systems-and-drinking-water-infrastructure

Governor Kathy Hochul proclaims October 2021 as “Cyber Security Awareness Month”. It’s part of a state effort to raise awareness on the importance of developing smart cyber security practices and safe online habits in the face of growing internet threats. The Department of Financial Services has cybersecurity tips available for small business owners at dfs.ny.gov. … Read more