The New York State Fair is back for 2021 but it will look a lot different due to COVID-19. Daily admission is planned to be limited to approximately 50% of capacity in the areas available for attendees to allow for social distancing. Other changes including asking those buying food and drinks will be asked to … Read more
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined with other Senate Republicans in calling for any future opioid settlement funds to be put into a dedicated account to improve and expand treatment and recovery services for New Yorkers struggling with addiction. Oberacker says the state budget puts that money into the general fund instead of earmarking it for … Read more
3 SUNY Delhi students received the prestigious 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. The awards given to Demeire Banks-Price, Seth Bywater, and Sarah Krzyston honor them for demonstrating their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service, or creative and performing arts. Demiere … Read more
New York is offering grants to municipalities for purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles for fleet use along with installing public charging stations. Up to $300,000 in rebates are available for municipalities that purchase or lease for a minimum of 36 months. Up to $500,000 is available for municipalities to install hydrogen filling station components … Read more
A 19-year old Norwich man is facing charges from an investigation into a stolen handgun. Police say Tyler Wood was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Firearm after Wood was found to possess the stolen weapon. An additionl charge for Criminal Possession of a Weapon was filed around 10 … Read more
A drug sales investigation in the town of Norwich results in a search warrant leading to a man facing felony charges. Police say the warrant was served last Thursday at a Beale St. residence where officers confiscated methamphetamine and other prescription drugs. Aaron Johnson was arraigned then released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to … Read more
The Schoharie County Department of Health is holding an evening COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the county office building on Main St. in Schoharie. The vaccine is Moderna so the clinic is open to anyone 18 years or older. A second appointment will automatically be scheduled on May … Read more
If you have around $2 million lying around and don’t know what to do with it – you could be the new owner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill. The facility is now up for sale after the owners decided to cease operations in January due to COVID-19 but at that time indicated a reopening … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reminds individuals that under state guidance, hosting events and gatherings may be subject to the approval of the local health department. If you are holding a nonresidential social event such as a wedding, graduation party or birthday party it is subject to those guidelines. Among those is limiting attendance … Read more
As SUNY Oneonta celebrates “Green Dragon Week” the college announced it earned the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To earn the distinction, a campus must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by … Read more