The City of Oneonta is offering additional off-street parking at the Damaschke Field Parking Lot in Neahwa Park during declared snow emergencies. Oneonta Public Transit will provide bus service to this location during the snow emergency as an addition to its regular SUNY route. Source: Press release
A Delaware County Jail inmate who completed his sentence ends up back behind bars but this time in Chenango County. The Delaware County Sheriff’s office says they were notified the man had an outstanding warrant. He was then turned over to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/279207444251786
Cooperstown’s elementary school will be getting a new gym now that voters approved increased costs from the original projent which was okayed 2 years ago. According to All Otsego the original project was delayed because of the coronavirus. The sidewalk between the Elementary and Junior-Senior High Schools is also being rebuilt. Source: Cooperstown Central School … Read more
The Community Foundation of Otsego County names former Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz as its executive director. Katz tells All Otsego he plans to cnnect non-profits with the resources they need to solve their problems. The Foundation awarded a quarter-million dollars from 2020 until this year. Source: Community Foundation taps former mayor as new exec director
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office along with numerous other law enforcement agencies are aware of a TikTok post threatening violence today at every school in America. While threats are not being seen currently the Sheriff’s Office is working with school districts and college campuses to ensure safety protocols are in place. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/279339917571872
The Chenango County Department of Planning and Development reaches its 25-subscriber goal for its their Community Solar Campaign. This means the county can apply for grants from the state Energy Research and Development Authority’s Clean Energy Communities program. $15,000 is awarded for LED lighting upgrades at Norwich airport. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoPlanning/posts/243008551270027
A public hearing on a proposed sewer rate hike in Oneonta takes place at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The 2022 budget includes the 10% increase but before it can be implemented the council is required to pass a law. The hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m.
New York allocates $100 million to help homeless individuals and families leave the shelter system for a permanent home by providing rental assistance. The funds available to all counties may also help those with low income to pay their rent and increase their housing security. Go to otda.ny.gov for details. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-100-million-rent-supplements-struggling-new-yorkers
Registration is now open for New York’s “Ski For Free” program which gives children and booster COVID-19 vaccine recipients an entry to a random drawing for free lift tickets to participating mountains. Those receiving their dose after Nov,. 3 are eligible to enter. The first drawing is Jan. 4. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-open-registration-ski-free-covid-19-booster-and-ages-5-11-vaccine
Sidney Police say they have recently had a lot of inquiries about what type of weapons can be fired within village limits. According to the department weapons can only be fired in self defense, during a memorial service or at an indoor rifle range. More details are at the department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/villageofsidneypolicedepartment/posts/275137121305758