State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $34,000 from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. Hand pleaded guilty to two … Read more
Girl Scouts, Bailey Thayer and Zola Palmer, wanted to make a difference in Cherry Valley and are upgrading their playground. They began raising funds by selling hot cocoa and mulled cider earning $250 towards their service project, and now they’ve started a GoFundMe to rally community support. The girls say in their fundraiser, “We feel … Read more
Here are the latest COVID numbers from the Otsego County Department of Health. 25 cases were reported yesterday, and of those, 16 were hospitalized. Also 2 new deaths have been reported. That brings the total for 2021 to 3. Please continue to follow all public health guidance. Stay home if you are ill or have … Read more
Delaware County revealed who is getting the COVID-19 vaccine for group 1A in their area. “All Outpatient/Ambulatory front-line, high-risk health care workers of any age who provide direct in-person patient care, all staff who are in direct contact with patients (i.e., intake staff) and all front-line, high-risk public health workers who have direct contact with … Read more
WASHINGTON – The National Guard has been activated in Washington, D.C., to help restore calm after the attack on th edcapitol, and President-elect Joe Biden called on President Trump to go on television “and demand an end to this siege.” Meanwhile, Congressman Antonio Delgado, says “my staff and I are safe” after rioters stormed the … Read more
WASHINGTON – A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. The nation’s elected representatives scrambled to crouch under desks … Read more
This is a statement from Governor Mario Cuomo on the failed coup attempt in our nation’s capital yesterday. “The cornerstone of our democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We must call this what it actually is: a failed attempt at a coup. This is the final chapter of an incompetent, cruel, and divisive administration … Read more
WASHINGTON – A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. The nation’s elected representatives scrambled to crouch under desks … Read more
Johnson City, NY January 5, 2021. Five organizations in the region were recently awarded grants totaling $27,300 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York. The successful grant applications, approved through a competitive volunteer panel and board review process, are for projects and programs designed to foster racial justice and equity and combat racism. … Read more
ALBANY – 01/05/21 – Senator Peter Oberacker (R/C-Schenevus) yesterday joined with members of the Senate Republican Conference at the Capitol in Albany to unveil key priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The Reset New York plan includes several components to address mounting economic and fiscal challenges facing the state. Specifically, broadband access, support for our … Read more