The Chenango County Historical Society received a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. The grant is part of more than $80 million awarded by the Council since June. Council Chair Katherine Nicholls congratulated the Society on the award. Source: Press … Read more
SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley is named as interim SUNY Chancellor following the resignation of Dr. james Malatras over text messages connected to former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual assault allegations. She is leaving her role at SUNY Oswego to take over on January 15. Source: https://www.oswego.edu/news/story/suny-board-trustees-appoints-president-deborah-f-stanley-interim-chancellor
The Otsego County Department of Public Health reports 2 people have died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if either individual was vaccinated. There are now 93 COVID-19 related deaths with 72 of those occurring this year. The department reports 320 active COVID-19 cases with 12 people hospitalized.
New York’s annual statewide donation drive to benefit families in need is now complete. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies were collected at the Homer Folks Facility in Oneonta and at other locations to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-holiday-toy-coat-and-school-supply-drive-support-new
New York creates a $30 million initiative to build market capacity and demand for healthier decarbonized homes and neighborhoods. The Building Better Homes – Emissions Free and Healthier Communities initiative creates a network of builders and developers that are committed to building carbon neutral single-family homes and neighborhoods. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-30-million-incentivize-development-decarbonized-homes-and
A report of gunfire in Norwich on Saturday ends up with police discovering an active meth lab. Officers responded to a South Broad St. home and the lab was found while investigating the shooting. One person was arrested and the house has been temporarily condemned. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-12-20/35775/Reported-gunshot-leads-police-to-meth-lab-in-Norwich
The philanthropy foundation of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announces applications are now being accepted for its scholarship program. According to the Evening Sun one of its new scholarships is open to only Unadilla Valley High School students. The other is open to those in Otsego, Delaware, or Chenango Counties. Application deadline is Feb. 25. Source: … Read more
State Police conducted an underage drinking detail in Chenango County and of the 14 businesses checked only one in Bainbridge was in violation. During the detail retail establishments are checked using a trooper in plain clothes and one or several underaged operatives who cannot lie about their age. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/one-arrest-made-during-underage-drinking-detail-1-2.htm
New York surpassed its official utilization rate goal for the state’s Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on state contracts in fiscal year 2020-2021. The rate is just over 30% which according to officials is the highest in the country. Over that fiscal year more than $3 billion in contracts were awarded. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprise-utilization-rate-leads
State Police will conduct a car child seat check event on Thursday at Troop C headquarters on Route 7 in Unadilla from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Technicians will install, inspect and/or check your child car seats for free. Appointments are preferred by calling (607) 561-7604. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/child-car-seat-check-scheduled-for-december-23.htm