SUNY Oneonta’s Science Discover Center is holding a STEM Aquarium workshop today at 7:00 p.m. You can make your own self-sustaining aquatic ecosystem in a jar. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. View event details on Campus Connection. Source: Aquarium STEM Workshop – March 8
SUNY Oneonta appoints Dr. Howard Ashford as Interim Director of the Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence for the remainder of the spring semester. The search for a director of the Center is ongoing. The Center was created last April. Source: Interim Director Named for the Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence (CRJIE)
The DMV recovered over $1.65 million for consumers who received faulty or fraudulent service from auto dealers and repair shops. That includes recovering vehicle titles when dealerships closed abruptly, assisting in repairs or refunds, and getting dealerships to buy back vehicles in some cases to settle disputes. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-kathy-hochul-announces-department-motor-vehicles-has-recovered-165-million-consumers
Norwich Police warn residents about an increase in drug-related home invasions. Detectives tell the Evening Sun that individuals are entering random homes when they are under the influence of methamphetamine. Keep doors locked at all times even while at home and call police if you see suspicious activity. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-03-07/36125/Norwich-Police-warn-of-spike-in-drug-related-home-invasions
An Oxford man faces charges from a traffic stop in Chatauqua County. Police say the man was pulled over for making an illegal turn and an ID check found he had a revoked license. The man also possessed crystal methamphetamine. Source: https://chautauquatoday.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=25&id=337728
Attorney General Leticia James is launching a price gouging investigation to determine if major corporations are using COVID-19 and inflation as excuses for increasing prices. The AG’s rulemaking process will look at evidence that the price hikes were driven by profits not increased costs. Source: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-launches-rulemaking-process-combat-illegal-price-gouging
The Attorney General’s office releases a list of the top consumer complaints for 2021. Topping the list are internet-related complaints including internet service providers and data breaches. Next is landlord-tenant disputes followed by retail-related issues. Consumer-related service and automotive complaints came in 4th and 5th. Source: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2022/attorney-general-james-releases-top-10-consumer-complaints-2021
Triple-A reports the average regular gas price is up about 40 cents from a week ago and 60 cents from a month ago. Otsego County’s average price is $4.20 and in Chenango County the average is $4.22. Delaware County’s average price is $3.15. Source: https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=NY
The Chenango Blues Festival is back this year. It’s set fo Aug. 19 and 20 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Organizers say the headliner is blues legend Jimmie Vaughan with the remainder of the lineup to be determined. Go to chenangobluesfest.org for details. Source: https://www.chenangobluesfest.org/
The New York State Office of Mental Health is awarding grants for projects aimed at reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. Qualifying agencies can apply for up to $15,000 in grant awards. The money comes from the income-tax check off which contributes to the grant program. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46005317/new-york-office-of-mental-health-announces-funding-to-reduce-stigma-associated-with-mental-illness