Multiple fire companies responded to a large brush fire on the Otsego County-Schoharie County border on Wednesday. Officials say it started with a spark from a cleaning car on train tracks and spread quickly because of dry conditions. As of now there’s no evacuation orders in place.
Audits by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds village of Stamford officials ineffectively budgeted a capital project for a swimming pool and did not properly audit claims. Auditors issued recommendastions for the village to provide better project oversight and make sure staff are aware of procurement policies.
Clark Oliver announced he will not run for re-election to the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Oliver posted on social media he is getting his master’s in public administration and wants to remain open to career opportunities in and out of the area.
An arrest is made in a Town of Oneonta business larceny complaint. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the woman stole numerous items and was trespassed from the business several times in the past. She was held without bail.
It’s an all-New York Class of 2023 to be inducted into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame during the 61st event in Bainbridge. Ceremonies will be held on Mat 28 at 1:00 pm under the Main Entertainment tent at General Clinton Park.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds the public that the annual statewide brush burning ban remains in effect untril May 14. With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, the risk of fire increased across the state this week.
Environmental educator Arielle V. King will present SUNY Oneonta’s 2023 Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture in Environmental Education and Communication at 7:00 p.m. next Monday in the Alumni Field House. It takes place on opening day of the university’s “Green Dragon Week,” an Earth Day-themed celebration.
The State University of New York ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students to attend in-person classes. This goes into effect for summer courses and subsequent semesters. Officials still recommend students, staff and faculty stay up to date on vaccinations.
The candidate who challenged 19th district congressman Marc Molinaro in 2022 announces he will run again for the seat next year. Joel Riley made the announcement on Tuesday. Molinaro defeated Riley by 2 points in the 2022 election. Riley has the support of 20 Democratic Party county chairs across the district.
State Poilice seek tips to identify 2 people wanted in a larceny at the Norwich Walmart. One of the 2 suspects left the store with a loaded cart without paying for the items. The suspect’s photo is on the State Police Facebook page.