SUNY Oneonta seeks volunteers for the “Pass Through the Pillars & Champagne Toast” event on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. Show your support to graduating students by cheering at the historic pillars of Old Main. Champagne Toast to follow at Chase Gymnasium.
Today is “Giving Tuesday” and the Susquehanna SPCA launches its year-end fundraiser with a goal of $100,000 to support the shelter. Beth and Gary Glynn will donate an additional $5,000 to the shelter for every $20,000 raised during the Promise for Parkie campaign, which is in memory of their late dachshund, Parker.
Bassett Medical Center is expanding its digital medicine capabilities to include cardiovascular clinical services in an initiative with Columbia University in New York City. Officials say Bassett patients will have direct connections to the university’s cardiovascular specialists with assistance from Bassett nurses in patient rooms.
A fire damaged a building last Friday in Fly Creek. According to All Otsego it happened at the intersection of Highway 26 with Stone House Road and most of the structure was engulfed when firelighters arrived. The entire family was evacuated successfully.
The Cooperstown Board of Trustees holds a public hearing today at 7:00 p.m. on a policy for the installation and operation of cameras to monitor activity occurring in public places within the village. Disabled citizens who require assistance in attending public hearings should contact Village Clerk Jenna Utter.
An adapted physical education teacher at The School at Springbrook receives an award from the Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. According to a news release Jon Philby received the Central South Zone Amazing Person Award at the association’s 84th Annual Conference.
New York allocates $9 million to recruit and retain mental health workers. The loan repayment program through the Office of Mental Health will provide up to $120,000 for psychiatrists and $30,000 for psychiatric nurse practitioners who remain employed by licensed mental health programs for three years.
The state legislature is expected to consider bills allowing college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness without giving up scholarships or team eligibility. The proposed legislation also allows the college athletes to hire attorneys and sports agents licensed in New York State
The sidewalk and parking lane in front of 175 Main Street in Oneonts will be closed Tuesday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for repair work. Officials ask the public to use caution and be on the lookout for temporary traffic devices.
A police pursuit that started in in Norwich and ended in Oxford results in 2 people taken into custody. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office says one individual was wanted on an active arrest warrant and he fled when police attempted to take him into custody. The other faces multiple charges from the chase.