Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced her re-election bid but it will be in the new 23rd District which is being created from redistricting due to the 2020 Census . The state legislature completed the new boundaries after the commission tasked with that project failed to agree on new maps. Source: We are officially announcing our campaign … Read more
The New York Farm Bureau released its 2022 state legislative priorities during a press call on Monday. President David Fisher, says he’s concerned about plans to gradually lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours because it will change the face of New York agriculture. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/45780587/new-york-farm-bureau-address-decision-to-lower-farm-labor-overtime-threshold
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips to catch the snowmobiler who damaged the back of the Sidney Center Fire Department building sometime between Jan. 21 and 23. The building is near trail C7B. Call the sheriff’s office if you know where this rider can be found. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/307639788075218
A fugitive from Indiana is apprehended in Delaware County. According to the sheriff’s office the man was wanted for felony battery resulting in bodily injury to a person under the age of 14. He was found at a Walton home then arraigned in Town of Colchester Court and is held pending extradition. Source: Press release
The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is offering grant opportunities to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy savings and mitigate water and soil quality concerns. A total of $21 million will be awarded. Go to agriculture.ny.gov for application details and deadlines. Source: https://agriculture.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-announces-two-grant-opportunities-help-new-york-farmers-protect-soil-and-0
A report from State Comproller Thomas DiNapoli finds that just 17% of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund is used for new projects. The rest goes to debt service and operating costs. DiNapoli expressed these concerns on 2 earlier occasions and says it’s even worse now. Source: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-off
SUNY Oneonta’s President’s Council on Diversity holds a virtual town hall on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. The forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the work of the Council since being reconstituted. Join the forum on Teams through Campus Connection. Source: PCOD Town Hall – Feb. 3, 2022
Otsego County records its 103rdt COVID-19 related death. It’s not known if that individual was vaccinated. This is the 8th death in 2022. Nearly 50 new cases were recorded on Monday and the 7 day positivity rate is just under 12%. 4 people are hospitalized. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
The New York State Animal Protection Federation names Susquenna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes as Board President. The Federation safeguards the well-being of all animals through legislative and policy initiatives. It is also a resource for its member organizations striving to maintain the highest standards in animal welfare and care. Source: Press release
The New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board votes to recommend lowering the overtime threshold to 40 hours a week over the next decade. The overtime threshold is currently at 60 hours a week. If approved, New York would join California and Washington State with the threshold set at 40 hours a week. https://www.wkbw.com/news/state-news/new-york-state-farm-laborers-wage-board-recommends-to-lower-overtime-threshold-for-farmers