News Staff The Town of Middleburgh’s Planning Board is being scrutinized by the state over its actions on a housing development project. According to the Daily Gazette the board approved substantial changes to the Middleburgh Meadows project including modifying the original 16-townhouse configuration to 64 individual homes without obtaining necessary approvals from local officials and 2 state … Read more
Village of Greene officials are asking residents to be careful what they flush down the drain and toilet as there has been an increase in items being sent through the sewer system that are causing clogs. The officials say although many products claim they are flushable, they do not dissolve and instead collect and cause … Read more
A new memorial honoring fallen highway workers across New York will be unveiled at the 2021 New York State Fair. The memorial will pay tribute to State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority employees, municipal highway workers, contractors, consultants and towing service employees.It will include paved walkways and seating for respectful reflection. Shrubs and trees … Read more
Plan for some extra time today to get through the intersection of South Main St and Main St in Oneonta. Department of Public Works Crews will be out in that area and South Main St will be reduced to one-way traffic with flaggers directing drivers. Work also takes place all week long on Fairview Street … Read more
22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s office will be in Chenango County on July 27 for constituents to connect with caseworkers for assistance dealing with a federal agency. Staff will be at Bainbridge town offices on N. Main St. from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Those needing assistance are encouraged to schedule their appointment in advance … Read more
A carbon monoxide leak on Thursday at a Schoharie County camp results in nearly 5 dozen people hospitalized. Authorities say it happened in a building at the boys’ campus of The Zone and the leak is blamed on a faulty water heater. According to tcamp officials everyone has been released from the hospital except for … Read more
22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announces she’s sponsoring a bill that protects qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local level. The legislation prevents state and local governments removing qualified immunity protections from applying for certain federal grants. Tenney introduced the measure on Thursday and said accountability and transparency are vital, but … Read more
A Chenango County traffic stop leads to felony charges against 2 McDonough residents. State Police say troppers found Robert Coleman and Billie Harris were in possession of weapons even through they were not allowed to have then due to prior convictions. Both appeared in court and Harris was released on her own recognizance while Coleman … Read more
An investigation into child pornography at a Gilboa residence results in a felony charge brought against a 71-year-old man. State Police say Thor Eriksen induced a young child to engage in a sexual performance at his home. Eriksen is free after posting $5,000 bail and is due back in court on July 28. Investigators say … Read more
The Susquehanna SPCA will hold a ribbon cuttting ceremony tomorrow at its new shelter on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown. An open house is being held starting at 10:00 a.m. and the ceremony is at 10:45. Fundraising for the new shelter started 3 years ago and the new facility has a sterile surgery suite along … Read more