New York has a new online screening tool for parents to determine their eligibility for financial support from the state’s Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care. The tool is aimed at accelerating and streamlining the application process. Visit ocfs.ny.gov for details.
Delaware County’s acting District Attorney announces he will run for the permanent position this November. Shawn Smith became the acting DA when former DA John Hubbard became county court judge at the beginning of the year. He’s seeking the Republican nomination and is endorsed by the Conservative Party.
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society holds an online presentation on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Roger Masse who will discuss young forest birds and young forest management. This program is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit doas.us to register.
New York’s Maple Weekends events and activities take place March 18-19 and 25-26. The state’s maple producers experienced a record-breaking year in 2022, producing 845,000 gallons of maple syrup. New York State continues to rank second in the nation in maple production.
There’s been 45 residential fire deaths in New York so far this year and officials say that’s the most in the country. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, New York was number one in the nation in fire deaths. Last year 144 New Yorkers died in residential fires.
A woman from Margaretville is charged from a Delaware County Sheriff’s Office domestic dispute investigation that found she threatened the victim both in person and via telephone. The court also granted an order of protection on behal;f of the victim.
The Otsego County Sheriff Police Benevolent Association is accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship Awards. Applicants need to be a county resident and application deadline is May 12. Get details at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
January unemployment in Otsego County increased to 5.1% from the December rate of 3.2% Chenango County’s rate is up to 4.3% from 3% and in Delaware County it’s 5.1% from 3.3%. The state unemployment is 4.4% which is a tenth of a point higher than in December.
SUNY Oneonta unveiled its new unversity seal. Officials say there was overwhelmingly positive feedback about the draft re-design. The seal changes today and updating the seal on documents and physical locations as needed is underway.
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced tickets are now available for the 13th Annual Hall of Fame Classic on Saturday, May 27 at Doubleday Field. Hall of Famers Jim Kaat, Rollie Fingers, Ferguson Jenkins, and Jack Morris will play with other Hall of Famers participating as managers and coaches.