Delaware County Public Health Services is conducting a Monkeypox vaccine clinic today from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 99 Main St. in Delhi. This is a 1st dose clinic only. The 2 doses are given 28 days apart. Get details at delawarecountypublichealth.com.
In recognition of the relationship between SUNY Oneonta and the local region, a week of special events has been planned to highlight President Alberto Cardelle’s inauguration theme, “Community Connections.” The events start next Monday and culminate with President Cardelle’s inauguration ceremony on Friday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Alumni Field House.
Chobani is increasing pay for their workers in South Edmeston. According to a news release wages are increasing between 20% and 30% for hourly manufacturing employees. The starting salary will now be $18.50 per hour. The average salary at the business is $23.50.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in New York to highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity and to encourage individuals and organizations to protect themselves in an increasingly connected world. The Office Information Technology Services offers free toolkits for individuals and small businesses at its.ny.gov
A woman from Norwich facing a felony firearm charge takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say the woman pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Firearm for having an illegal and unlicensed .22 caliber revolver during a traffic stop in the Town of Barker last March. She could be in jail for one to three years.
Otsego County Representative Margaret Kennedy is honored for graduating with a certificate from the County Government Institute. The graduation was held during the New York State Association of Counties recent Fall Seminar in Erie County. The certificate demonstrates dedication to good government and to upholding CGI’s high standards of county leadership.
New York is getting $1 billion in federal funding for the low income home energy assistance program. It helps households with fixed, lower incomes who spend a high proportion of their household income on home energy. The program provides monthly benefits for cooling in the summer months,
The city of Oneonta is closing the middle level of the Main St. parking garage until noon today. Then tomorrow the northwest side of the parking garage along Water Street will be closed from 5:00 a.m. until noon for cleaning. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Works.
The Otsego County Department of Health is conmducting a survey about how the pandemic has affected residents. The survey asks about behavioral changes after the pandemic started and if respondents received the vaccine. The survey link is on the department’s Facebook page.
State Police are warning about a phone scam where a caller claims to be with the New York State Police Benevolent Association and asks for donations. The caller has a 607 area code number. The PBA does not solicit money by phone so if you get one of these phone calls hang up.