Governor Kathy Hochul proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hochul also announced the opening of a new exhibition focusing on two Empire State Plaza Art Collection artists. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capitol.
Otsego and Schoharie county residents, under the age of 18 who complete an online ATV safety course can receive a free helmet and safety goggles from a program by Catholic Charities. The program starts May 15 and is limited to the first 25 recipients.
Insulin users in New York without insurance will pay no more than $35 for for the next five years. Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with two of the biggest insulin manufacturers who also committed to offering free insulin for diabetes patients in greatest need.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Leatherstocking Education Addiction Foundation to hold a Workforce Wellness Summit. It takes place May 17 at the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Visit leafginc.org to get more information.
It’s National Beef Month and the state Department of Agriculture launched the New York Beef Passport. It gives consumers the opportunity to explore the best beef dishes, support local businesses and beef producers, and win themed prizes. Learn more at nybeef.org/beef-passport.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received reports of residents who found unauthorized charges on their debit and credit cards. An investigation determined an activity referred to as “skimming” had occurred. The victims used their cards for gas purchases at an outside readder which was compromised.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation reports hunters harvested nearly 232,000 deer during the 2022 hunting seasons, a 10-percent increase from last year.Nearly 2,300 deer were harvested by youth hunters during the Youth Hunt Weekend, a 38% increase from 2021.
New information is released on an animal rescue at a New Berlin residence last week. Police say a total of f 61 dogs, 3 cats and 11 birds were rescued by multiple animal shelters. The Susquehanna SPCA is caring for nearly 3 dozen dogs.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Exeter is facing multiple charges from a domestic disturbance investigation. It determined he assaulted and unlawfully imprisoned another person. The victim was brought to Bassett Hospital. An order of protection was issued on the victim’s behalf.
Bassett Healthcare Network announced it is a clinical trial site for Alpha DaRT, an investigational treatment for recurrent skin cancers. Bassett Cancer Institute has received regulatory approval to conduct the trial and is the only site in New York outside New York City.