Hartwick College announced that any student, employee or visitor who has provided the College with evidence of an up to date COVID-19 vaccination status will no longer need to wear a mask indoors on campus. Up to date vaccination includes receivng a booster shot for those who are eligible. Source: COVID-19 Updates
A Sidney girl loses her 4-year-long cancer battle. Trinity O’Connor passed away on Tuesday Visitation is today from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel on Main St. in Sidney. Trinity was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2018 at the age of 2. Source: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/6-year-old-trinity-oconnor-of-sidney-dies-of-cancer/
New York makes $25 million available through the Clean Energy Initiative to create more than 1,500 energy-efficient, climate-friendly affordable homes in buildings across the state. This second phase of funding expands eligibility to existing multifamily residential buildings undergoing moderate or substantial rehabilitation. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-25-million-available-create-over-1500-healthy-affordable-energy
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has a new TV ad where he proclaims his innocence to sexual assault allegations. He targets Attorney General Leticia James and cited decisions not to prosecute by several district attorneys. The ad doesn’t mention anything about a political comeback. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/45990541/former-ny-governor-cuomo-releases-new-ads-about-his-innocence
The New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda as farmers from across the state are meeting virtually this week with members of New York’s congressional delegation. These include agricultural labor reform, modernizing the milk pricing system and supply chain, plus regulatory reforms and support for rural mental health. Source: https://www.nyfb.org/news/news-articles/nyfbs-national-priorities
An Oneonta man is facing a felony charge for failing to register in Delaware County as a sex offender. Police say the man had been registered at a Walton address but left that location and didn’t notify authorities within the required 10-day window that he moved. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/325459876293209
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Oliva was in Cooperstown on Wednesday to see where his plaque will be located after July’s induction ceremony. The former Minnesota Twin toured the Museum, signed the his plaque backer and spoke with media in the Plaque Gallery. Source: https://baseballhall.org/discover/olivas-orientation-visit-brings-back-memories-from-lifetime-in-baseball
State Senator Peter Oberacker joins his Republican colleagues in asking the public to submit comments on the Climate Action Council’s draft Scoping Plan. Oberacker says the plan is meant to grab headlines but fails to make air and water any cleaner. Comments can be posted at climate.ny.gov. Source: Press release
Registration is now open for the 2022 Oneonta Little League. According to All Otsego kidw aged 4-12 of all abilities who live or attend school within the league’s territory are invited to play. Registration fees vary by division and the registration deadline is March 15 for Major and Minor divisions. Source: Oneonta Little League opens … Read more
A movie based on a book written by a Walton native will begin filming in the Binghamton area. The novel “Thirty-three Cecils” is authored by Everett De Morier and he along with Brian Esquivel, wrote the screenplay. Filming is to take 6 weeks. Source: Press release