The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents about the unwanted prescription drug drop-off box in the office’s main lobby. Proper drug disposal prevents environmental issues and keeps medications out of the wrong hands. Medical supplies such as syringes and needles are not accepted. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/317908047048392
SUNY Oneonta’s Office of Admissions announces the return of the Admitted Student Open House scheduled for Saturday, April 2. This signature event is the pinnacle of their recruitment efforts to enroll the Fall 2022 class. Admissions will again need support and participation from the campus community. Source: Upcoming Admissions events and guests on campus
New York makes $1.5 million in federal funding available so providers can upgrade hardware and software to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment. This funding from the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant program is being administered by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-availability-15-million-expand-telehealth-services-addiction
The Norwich Downtown Revitalization Initiative committee is seeking project ideas which will be added into its strategic investment plan utilizing the $10 million award the city won last year. According to the Evening Sun all planned projects are to be submitted to the state for approval. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-02-18/36057/Community-gets-involved-in-DRI-planning-at-first-public-workshop
A Sidney man wanted on a felony arrest warrant is located and apprehended. Police say the man failed to appear on that warrant from Village of Sidney court and another from Delaware County Court. He was jailed on $5,000 bail. Source: https://www.facebook.com/villageofsidneypolicedepartment/posts/311847294301407
A woman is fighting for her life after crashing into a tree across from the Schenevus Central Schools. State Police say the woman who is from Schenevus was airlifted to Albany Medical Center. She was the only person in the car. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/woman-airlifted-by-lifenet-after-crashing-into-tree.htm
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined his Republican colleagues calling on the governor for full repeal of the fiber-optic tax which he says is holding back broadband expansion in rural New York. He says reliable, affordable high-speed broadband is vital for economic development, emergency services, education, and quality of life. Source: https://fb.watch/benqFB_p5F/
The State Legislature passes a bill to issue onditional licenses for the first group of people who will be eligible to grow and cultivate marijuana. That group includes those who have grown and harvested hemp for at least two of the past four years. Sales could start this fall. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/02/17/ny-could-see-legal-cannabis-sales-by-fall-2022/
The state is seeking a $25 million federal grant to train workers for new clean energy jobs. It focuses on displaced workers in the fossil fuel sector and members of disadvantaged communities, The grant also supports community colleges with industry-driven curriculum development to assist individuals with career success. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-25-million-proposal-transition-existing-workers-and-train
A new initiative called “Creatives Rebuild New York” is offering $1,000 monthly stipends for a year-and-a-half for artists in various mediums who are beginning their careers. The initiative is funded by three nonprofits and also proposes giving 300 people collaborative art jobs paying $65,000 annually. Source: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/monroe-county/new-program-to-provide-universal-basic-income-for-thousands-of-new-york-state-artists/