Uncategorized

A SUNY College of Environmental Forestry student from Otsego County is expelled after being seen in a video insinuating violence against Black people. According to the Press & Sun-Bulletin the video was posted Jan. 17 and also involved a Chenango County high schooler. That school district is investigating. Source: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2022/01/26/students-racist-video-suny-esf-expelled-bainbridge-guilford-teen-snapchat-gun-racism/6593969001/

Redefining New York’s congressional districts is now in the hands of state lawmakers after the commission tasked with that project failed to agree on new maps. The changes are required following the 2020 census data release.Gov. Kathy Hochul will approve the final redistricting. Source: https://www.wktv.com/news/state/new-york-redistricting-in-the-hands-of-lawmakers-after-bipartisan-commission-fails-to-come-to/article_5f6f3de4-7d21-11ec-8352-4716b0d42a38.html

The New York Food Supply Working Group released its report on improving the resiliency and self-reliance of the state’s farm and food supply chain. It covers 12 major areas, including strengthening coordination private stakeholders; developing urban agriculture and focusing on food justice and embedding equity into the farm and food system. Source: https://agriculture.ny.gov/council-hunger-and-food-policy

Big Papi, welcome to Cooperstown. David Ortiz the Boston Red Sex designated hitter/first baseman is elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility. Ottiz is the only candidate from this year’s nominees to meet the threshhold for enshrinement. Source: Press release

A shooting in the Village of Greene on Tuesday morning leaves the victim hospitalized in stable condition and the shooter in custody. Police say it happened at a Jackson St. address but no other information was released. State Police and the Chenango County Sheiff’s Office are assisting in the investigation. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/01/25/victim-shot-neck-chenango-county-shooting/

New York’s public mask mandate is back on after an appellate court stayed a State Supreme Court judge;s ruling that the mandate is unconstitutional. The mandate went into effect last month and runs through Feb. 1. Another hearing is scheduled for this Friday. Source: https://www.wktv.com/news/coronavirus/mask-confusion-3-changes-in-24-hours-for-parents-students-and-schools/article_11fc9f12-7e33-11ec-a6d6-93040ff19db8.html (among MANY others)

A felony charge is brought in an Edmeston domestic incident that turned physical. Police say the suspect seriously injured the victim then pulled a knife preventing them from leaving. The individual then used the victim’s car in an attempt to run her over. Bond was revoked. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/cherry-valley-man-arrested-after-domestic-dispute.htm

Free COVID-19 rapid test kits, one per person are available today at the Schenevus Fire Department starting at 6:00 p.m. Kits are also available tomorrow at the Cherry Valley Fire Department beginning at 11:00 a.m., Hartwick Town hall at 4:00 p.m. and at the Unadilla Fire Department at 4:30 p.m. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/301646831995566

Bear Pond Winery in Oneonta announces it is closing its doors for good. A liquidation sale begins Feb. 12 at 10:00 a.m. including all inventory, fixtures and assets. Discounts increase with the amount purchased. Bear Pond opened 22 years ago and the owners recently sold the property. Source: https://www.facebook.com/BearPondWines/posts/4687767837966565

The State Senate Republican Conference unveils the “End The Exodus” plan to encourage not leaving New York by increasing affordability and expanding economic opportuities. It proposes cutting taxes and spending, making child care more affordable, reducing regulations on businesses and creating sales tax holidays on essential goods and services. Source: Press release