The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ Hemp Program Plan receives approval from the USDA. The Department is now accepting applications for the program, which will take effect on January 1. Applications and additional information are available at agriculture.ny.gov. Source: https://agriculture.ny.gov/plant-industry/hemp-grower-licensing
New York’s styrofoam container ban kicks in on Saturday. It not only includes food containers but also packing peanuts and other styrofoam packing materials. The ban includes the sale of those items. Food items such as meat or prepackaged items sold for cooking off-premises are exempt. Source: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/120762.html
The suspect in a Bainbridge domestic violence incident earlier this month is now facing 4 felony charges. Police say Charles J, Richter assauted the victim causing serious injuries. That individual remaines hospitalized. Richter initially fled the scene but was apprehended a few hours later. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nysp-investigating-serious-assault-in-chenango-county.htm
The end of the year brings the closing of Baseball Nostalgia in Cooperstown. The store opened more than 45 years ago next to the batting range on Main St. and later moved to Doubleday Court. Remaining inventory will be put into storage for a future online business. Source: https://wibx950.com/cooperstown-bids-goodbye-to-baseball-nostalgia-store/
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce gives Hartwick College its Distinguished Business of the Year award and The Village Printer won Small Business of the Year. OE Connect won Breakthrough Business of the Year and Five Star Subaru owner Ben Guenther received the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheOtsegoCountyChamber/posts/10158306306950778
Next time you visit the NBT Bank branch in Norwich you’ll see the work of Henry J. Drexler on the bank’s Wall of Art which is in partnership with the Chenango Arts Council. According to the Evening Sun Drexler’s work is on display through the end of January. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-12-28/35820/NBT-Bank-welcomes-illustrations-of-artist-Henry-Drexler
New York makes over $90 million in federal aid available for low- and middle-income residents to pay their heating bills amid fuel price spikes. Gas-heated-homeowners can get $465 while those using . oil, kerosene or propane will be eligible for $965. Applications will be accepted starting on Monday. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-availability-90-million-federal-emergency-home-heating-aid
2021 was a busy training year for the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Counter Terrorism which conducted exercises in more than 600 locations. The training conducted in partnership with more than 75 law enforcement agencies centered on businesses that could be used in potential terrorist plots. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-more-600-joint-counter-terrorism-exercises-across-new
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths between Dec. 23 and Monday bringing the total to 84. It’s not known if those individuals were vaccinated. There are more than 230 active cases with 63% of those in unvaccinated people. 6 people are hospitalized. Source: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19/#Dash
The City of Oneonta reminds residents that the snow emergency ordinance requires all vehicles to be removed from city streets after more than 2 inches of snow has accumulated until snowfall stops and the Department of Public Works has finished clearing all city streets to full width. Violators are subject to ticketing and or towing. … Read more