Oneonta Police reported a body was found Saturday morning in Neahwa Park. It’s not clear if the remains were a man or a woman and the circumstances behind the death aren’t being released. David W. Brenner Drive was briefly closed during the investigation.
New York collected over $709 million in taxes on sports bets since January of last year. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office this is a number that leads the nation. $200 million in licensing fees has also been collected. The governor’s office said most of the revenue will be used toward education.
Cafeteria workers at Stanford J. Gibson Primary School in Norwich got quite the surprise when a scorpion was found in a case of bananas. Officials say it likely hitched a ride from Guatemala in the box carrying the fruit. The arachnid was captured then taken to the high school for iuts zoolology program.
A man charged in a town of Walton child sexualabuse investigation takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say the man who is from Hartwick pleaded guilty to felony criminal sexual act in the 2016 incint involving a child younger than 11 years old. The man will be sentenced March 6.
Applications are being accepted for a pair of grant programs offered by Delaware County. Eligible nonprofits and municipalities can apply for the 2023 Local Community Tourism Grant and eligible businesses can apply for the 2023 Tourism Business Support Grant. Visit dcecodev.com for details.
Charges are filed in a Hartwick larceny invesrigation. Police say an employee reported a man left a store after shoplifting merchandise. The man who is from the town of Oneonta was located, booked then released on his own recognizance.
A level 3 registered sex offender out on parole is facing new charges from a Chenango County Sheriff’s investigation into reports of attacks on 2 teenage girls. The man is charged with 2nd degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, unlawful imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child. He’s jailed without nond.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office announced property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year. The tax cap includes a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget.
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital announces Kathleen Ulmschneider, RN as its Sally Dean Award Winner the award was created in memory of registered nurse, Sally Dean who, during her tenure at Delaware Valley, treated her patients, their visitors and her co-workers with true dedication, commitment and compassion.
The Oneonta YMCA is holding a VIP reception at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Feb. 4. at 3:00 p.m. Children ages 3-10 and their chosen ‘VIP’ can take part in dancing, crafts, food, beverages and a photo booth. Tickets are $55 for adults and $20 per child.