A COVID-19 testing site is opening at SUNY Oneonta. It’s one of 10 sites opening at SUNY campuses across New York. An exact date for opening has not been made available. More campus sites will open in the coming weeks as the project expands. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-testing-sites-open-suny-campuses-across-new-york-state
Delaware County Public Health holds a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at 97 Main Street in Delhi for those 18 and older. Moderna 1st or 2nd doses will only be available from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. walk-ins only while boosters will be available by registration only at delawarecountypublichealth.com. Source: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COVID-20220106-Clinic.pdf
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push to implement term limits for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller. Hochul also said she proposes a ban on outside income for statewide elected officials while serving in office. She will reveal details during the State of the State address. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-plan-institute-term-limits-and-outside-income-ban-statewide-elected
Schoharie Master Gardeners holds its annual seed swap on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cornell Cooperative Extension on S. Grand Street in Cobleskill. Seed swaps include vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Gardening books will also be available for swapping. Bringing seeds or books is not mandatory. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/seed-swap-in-cobleskill-jan-29/
Oneonta Police issued an update on the investigation into last week’s NBT Bank holdup. Clothing belonging to the suspect was found in a dumpster along Elm St. The State Police are aiding in the investigation and anyone with information or surveillance video is asked to contact police at 607-432-1111. Source: Press release
State Police seek tips to find an Oneonta man wanted in an assault last Thursday. It happened at a State Route 23 hotel and investigators say the victim was injured by a machete-type knife during an argument. A photo of the suspect and his identity is posted at the State Police Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/nyspolice/posts/218714787118910
Oneonta Police provide more information into a robbery at NBT Bank. Investigators say the suspect may have been helped by another person driving a 4-door sedan possibly painted red. The car was in a lot at Wall and Dietz Streets. Suspect photos are posted at the Department’s Facenook page. Source: Press release
Beginning today the City of Oneonta Department of Public Works will collect Christmas trees in the daily refuse pickups. Trees should have decorations removed and be placed at the curb with the regular trash containers. The collections continue through January 28. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9167193/
The Oneonta Common Council meets Tuesday and one item on the agenda is naming a replacement for Mark Drnek’s Ward 8 seat as he is now Mayor. The Council will vote on selecting Emily Falco as Drnek’s successor and she will complete his term which runs through the end of the year. Source: Press release
A Delaware-County-operated homeless men’s shelter in Delhi was damaged by fire last Wednesday. According to the Reporter fire companies from Bloomville, Bovina, Walton and Franklin assisted Delhi firefighters at the Main St. home. 4 men were displaced and officials say they are now in other housing. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/Reporter.DelawareCounty/posts/342514274377455