SUNY Oneonta’s Student Diversity & Leadership Conference takes place Mar. 26 at Hunt College Union. designed for individuals to interact with student, administrator, and faculty presenters and exchange information to enhance multicultural comprehension, self-awareness, and leadership skills. The Office of Equity and Inclusion is calling for proposals with a submission deadline of Feb. 18. Source: … Read more
The State Liquor Authority green-lights selling wine and beer at movie theaters. According to the Times-Union the National Association of Movie Theatre Owners said they should be allowed the same provisions as other non-restaurant businesses that sell alcohol. Theaters will have to obtain a liquor license before beginning sales. Source: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Beer-wine-sales-approved-for-movie-theaters-16788417.php
102nd District Assemblyman Chris Tague is distributing COVID-19 home test kits and KN95 masks on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at his Schoharie District Office on Park Place. According to the Cobleskill Times Journal the The distribution is a drive-thru with a limit of one kit and one mask per person. Source: https://cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105769
The Chenango County Health Department no longer registers home COVID-19 test results through its website. Officials say those who test positive should self-isolate for 5 days and notify close contacts of the test results. The department also asks parents of children who test positive to report it to the school. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/238509708455757
New Yorl’s electric vehicle rebate program gets a $12 million boost. It provides for up to a $2,000 rebate on more than 60 makes and models. The state also allocated $2.7 million to local governments for purchasing electric vehicles and install zero-emission charging/fueling stations for public use. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-adds-12-million-program-helps-consumers-save-2000-when-purchasing-electric
The Cooperstown Tops supermarket will be transformed into a Grand Union store in early February. The change is a result of the merger between Tops and Price Chopper/Market 32 which required some stores to be spun off. The store will close Jan. 30 for the transition then reopen Feb. 5. Source: https://www.wktv.com/news/local/opening-dates-set-for-new-grand-union-supermarkets/article_7e38bc04-7930-11ec-8fc0-4bc5db3b2873.html
A Delaware County burglary investigation leads to felony charges against 2 brothers from Grand Gorge. Police say a search warrant resulted in the discovery of over 2 dozen stolen items from several burglaries ranging from tools, equipment, personal items and sports items. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/brothers-arrested-on-burglary-and-larceny-charges.htm
State Police announce that tips from the public led to them locating a man who took a wallet while at a Bainbridge laundromat last November. According to troopers the wallet contained cash and credit cards. He’s been charged then was released pending a Bainbridge Town Court appearance next month. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-seek-larceny-suspect.htm
Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin announces plans to run for a fifth term. According to All Otsego Devlin received endorsements from State Senator Peter Oberacker, retired Senator Jim Seward, and State Assembly Members Joe Angelino, Brian Miller, John Salka, and Chris Tague, The primary is in June. Source: Sheriff Devlin announces bid for re-election
SUNY Oneomnta’s Student Learning Center asks instructors of 100- or 200-level courses to submit a list of candidates for peer tutoring. Recommended students must have already completed the course. The tutors help explain course concepts to their peers and ethically guide them in practicing course material. Contact the Center for more information. Source: Recommending tutors … Read more