The Otsego County Chamber of Commercre Board of Directors names Sean Lewis as President and CEO. He succeeds Al Rubin, who’s served as interim CEO since the end of 2020. Lewis has more than 2 decades’ experience in the media industry. Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheOtsegoCountyChamber/posts/10158356937275778
New York seeks an additional $1.6 billion in federal funding for emergency rental assistance. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office more than $2 billion was paid or obligated covering around 166,000 applications. If the funding is awarded it would cover over 170,000 additional applications. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-york-state-requests-16-billion-additional-federal-funding
The New York Secure Choice Savings Program Board held its first meeting this week. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office the Board is the first phase in establishing a secure retirement savings plan for private-sector employees. The Program allows those workers to save for retirement in a convenient, low-cost manner. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-milestone-establishing-secure-retirement-plan-options-private
22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is touring her district to thank frontline workers and first responders for their service during COVID-19. According to Tenney’s office she will also distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits to first responders, schools, nursing homes and non-profits. Source: https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-tenney-launches-tour-across-ny-22-thank-frontline-workers
Bassett Medical Center’s Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission for Practice Transition Programs. This accreditation is through January 2026. The accredidation areas include the knowledge and experience of faculty, the satisfaction of current residents and the improvement it lends to patient care and outcomes. Source: Press release
The State Labor Department released the December unemployment numbers. The statewide rate is 6.2% with just over 45,000 private sector jobs added last month. Unemployment in Otsego County last month was 3% and for Chenango & Delaware Counties the rate was 2.8%. Source: https://dol.ny.gov/news/state-labor-department-releases-preliminary-november-2021-area-unemployment-rates
The state released a list of municipalities optiong out of retail marijuana sales. In Otsego County the Towns of Otsego, Westford, Worcester and the Village of Gilbertsville opted out. 8 Chennango and 8 Delaware County municipalities opted out including Sidney, Walton, New Berlin and Sherburne. Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-office-cannabis-management-releases-filed-local-opt-out-data
The Chenango County Health Department holds a COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinic on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at their South Plaza location on Route 12 in Norwich. The clinic is for 16 and older with all 3 vaccines available. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/242949718011756
A Roxbury man faces a felony charge for stealing metal from a Stamford building then trying to sell it by saying he owned the items. Police say the man stole the metal last November and he was apprehended after a search warrant was executed. He’s free on his own recognizance. Source: https://wnbf.com/delaware-county-man-accused-of-stealing-selling-metal/
The “face” of the New York Lottery – Yolanda Vega – announces her retirement. Vega has announced the winning lottery numbers for more than 3 decades and her unique way of introducing herself made her a household name. Vega also made appearances to award prizes. Source: https://wnbf.com/yolanda-vega-retires-new-york-lottery/