This is Fire Prevention Week and the Fefighters Association of the State of New York suggests developing and rehearsing an escape strategy to stay prepared in the event of an emergency. Knowing your exits is especially important if a family is renting or visiting a home they may be unfamiliar with.
The Otsego County District Attorney’s office announces an investigating into an infant’s death in Laurens last Tuesday. According to a statement the infant was in her father’s care and the grandmother was also present. An autopsy is pending. No charges have been filed.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation updated the drought status to “Normal” from “Drought Watch” for multiple regions including Otsdego, Chenango and Delaware counties. Even with the status change officials say to continue reducing unnecessary water waste, fixing leaks, and choosing efficient water fixtures.
Several provisions of New York’s newly enacted gun laws are on hold after a federal judge ruled they are unconstitutional. The state legislature passed the legislation last month after the U.S. Supreme Court tossed the state’s longtime concealed carry laws violated the second amendment. The state has 3 days to appeal.
A $1.2 million grant is awarded to Family Planning of South Central New York for providing services to treat sexually transmitted infections , HIV and hepatitis C services. According to a news release the 5-year grant is from the AIDS Institute of the state Department of Health.
The Susquehanna SPCA has announced the shelter will be closed to the public today due to staff illness. According to All Otsego the free rabies clinic that was scheduled for today is cancelled. The next one is scheduled on November 7 from 3 – 6 p.m.
The World Series Gala will be held at the Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 29 in the Grandstand Theater. The family-friendly event features ballpark food and soft drinks and a screening World Series Game 2. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12.
Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is holding a Family Fall Fun Fest this Saturday beginning at 2:00 p.m. Join them for some free fall family fun on the front lawn of Chestnut Park. They will have Cider, Donuts, games, crafts and a car show.
State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that community libraries throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of over $800,000 in public library construction grant funds. Libraries in Bovina, Edmeston, Fairview, Huntington Memorial Library in Oneonta, Kinney Memorial Library and Richfield Springs received grants.
The Roxbury Fire District Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00pm on the proposed 2023 Annual Fire District Budget. The hearing is at the Roxbury Fire House on State Highway 30. Commissioners will act on the budget after the hearing as part of district business.