Hillside Children’s Center announces plans to close its Stillwater campus in Greene. Officials say they are working with the state on a residential youth transition plan to other Hillside facilities toward an anticipated closure date of no later than March 31. Source: Hillside to Discontinue Services at Stillwater Campus in Greene, NY, Effective March 2022
The Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society received just over $460,000 in grants from a state investment in freight rain infrastructure. The money is for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad along with replacing locomotive wheels. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/DOT_List.pdf
Regulations are now finalized requiring significant reductions in methane and other harmful emissions from any oil and natural gas infrastructure in New York. The goal is reducing methane emissions by more than 14,000 metric tons per year and volatile organic compound emissions by over 2,000 tons per year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-release-final-regulations-reduce-methane-emissions-oil-and-natural
The State Universitty of New York stops withholding transcripts for students with outstanding tuition balances. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office the goal is to eliminate this practice across all publuc colleges and universities in New York. As of 2020, about 19,000 students still owed money. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-suny-board-ends-practice-withholding-transcripts-students
We’re learning more about a Richmondvville homicide that happened last month. State Police responded to a disturbance call at a Hite Road address and found a man dead in the home from gunshot wounds. There’s been no arrests. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/nysp-release-identity-and-cause-of-death-for-deceased-richmondville-man/
Bassett Healthcare Network received national recognition for a paper detailing efforts to curtail fatal drug overdoses during COVID-19. The CDC says overdoses have rapidly accelerated during the pandemic. The paper was a collaboration between Bassett Research Institute and the University of Massachusetts. Source: Press release
Oneonta Police say it may take months to learn the circumstances behind the death of a 20-year-old SUNY Oneonta student who was found near the Silas Lane bus garage. Investigators thanked those who’ve come forward with information and still are asking anyone with video or other evidence to contact them. Source: https://wibx950.com/investigation-into-death-of-suny-oneonta-student-tyler-lopresti-castro-may-take-months/
A state task force on limousine safety holds its first meeting today more than three years after the Schoharie stretch limo crash that killed 20 people. According to the Times-Union the initial task force meeting was delayed for several reasons including COVID-19. Today’s meeting is online. Source: https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Long-stalled-limo-safety-panel-to-finally-meet-16819684.php
A grant awarded to DCMO BOCES from the Appalachian Regional Commission funds creation of a program transitioning high school students to career opportunities. According to the Evening Sun most of the grant will offset the cost of paid internships plus 5 employers will get funding for creating permanent jobs for interns. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-02-02/35988/Employers-to-benefit-from-DCMO-BOCES-grant-funding
New York allocates over $100 million in funding to create a dozen new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers over the next 5 years. The centers provide immediate care for people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Proposals are now being accepted and are due by May 5. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-100-million-behavioral-health-crisis-stabilization-centers