A Siena College poll finds that around 4 in 10 New Yorkers feel that minorities do not have the same opportunities as whites. Just over a third say race relations are excellent or good while 6 in 10 say they are fair or poor. Officials say those numbers are slightly improved from 2020. Source: MLK … Read more
New York’s bottle deposit could double from a nickel to a dime if a bill working through the state legislature passes. It also expands the containers subject to the deposit include sports drings plus some wine and liquor bottles. The bottle bill was first passed in 1982. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/legislation-introduces-revised-bottle-bill-to-include-ten-cent-returns/
A former town of Franklin man taking a plea deal on animal abuse charges is sentenced to 60 days in jail and 3 years’ probation. Prosecutors say Nasir Azmat housed around 20 dogs that he used in a dogfighting ring which did not take place on his property. Source: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2022/01/14/delaware-county-ny-man-pleads-guilty-animal-abuse-charge/6513200001/
A Davenport family of 6 is looking for a new place to live after a fire on Wedneasday at their Route 23 home. Davenport crews called for reinforcements and 6 other fire companies responded Donations are being collected for the family and details are on the Davenport Fire Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=396194002281445&id=112249934009188
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and an online presentation taking place next Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. will cover the risk factors for cervical cancer, symptoms, screening options and how to get a free screening through the Cancer Services Program. Register by visiting SPCentralRegion on Facebook. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/293773809449535
The Chenango County Health Department reports a 99th person died from COVID-19 related complicatios. It’s not clear if that individual was vaccinated. The department posted forms on its website to report home testing results and home quarantining. Links are at the department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/234461815527213
Charges are filed in a Milford crash on Tuesday. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the driver lost control on Route 28 during sub-freezing conditions resulting in their car rolling over. No injuries were reported. The driver is due in Milford court at a later date. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4771733809575568
DCMO BOCES holds a job fair next Tuesday at the Support Services Center located directly behind the main Alan Pole Campus building on County Road 32 in North Norwich. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. until noon and 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Bring a resume and be prepared for an initial interview. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-01-13/35909/DCMO-BOCES-seeks-quality-candidates
Work is continuing on Oneonta’s Dietz Street Lofts project and Mayor Mark Drnek says tenants should be able to move in between summer and fall. According to All Otsego one issue is tenant parking and Drnek says they will be discussing plans as the move in date approaches. Source: Dietz Street preps for artists, families … Read more
The State Department of Health issues new guidance on booster shot requirements for students, teachers, and school staff participating in sports, extracurricular and other after-school activities. It says the additional shot is mandatory for any COVID-19 exposure. 5- to- 11-year olds are exempt since they aren’t eligible for boosters. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/new-booster-requirement-for-after-school-activities-state-guidance-says/