State officials warnabout new scams resulting from President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The scammers claim to be facilitatiors in the loan forgiveness process but in reality they’re just trying to get personal information. Some scammers ask for an upfront payment to get the debt forgiven.
A Delaware County Sheriff’s Office child abuse investigation leads to charges filed against a Hamden woman. The investigation determined she struck a juvenile, causing bruising on the skin. The woman was taken into custody, arraigned for Endangering the Welfare of a Child then released on her own recognizance.
New York expands and simplifies access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program giving incentive to public service work by canceling a portion of a borrowers’ federal student loans. It requires recipients to be full-time employees of an eligible public service employer, as well as make 120 qualifying payments towards their student loan.
A Child Car Seat Safety Check event takes place Monday at Home Depot in Oneonta from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Technicians will check for correct car seat installation, proper car seat fit for your child and expired/damaged car seats. There is no cost for the check.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office warns of a phone scam where the callers identify themselves as Sheriff’s Office personnel and tell people there is an active arrest warrant and it can be resolved by paying with gift cards. Sheriff’s Office personnel will never call to request money or gift cards for any criminal matters.
Starting tomorrow Delaware County residents can register by phone for the upcoming Clean Sweep Days hazardous waste disposal event. Farms, businesses and towns can bring their hazardous materials on October 7 and residential collections are October 8. Pre-registration is required. Visit co.delaware.ny-us for registration details.
The Harvest Festival returns to the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown tomorrow and Sunday. There will be live music and activities tents plus there is a number of kids attractions. Admission is $15 for adults, $12.50 for seniors, $6 for 7-12 year olds. It’s free for kids 6 and under, museum members, and those receiving SNAP … Read more
The Chenango County Historical Society and the James Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorate “Constitution Day” with themed activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday. It’s also Museum Day which is a nationwide annual celebration organized by Smithsonian Magazine which CCHS observes each year.
The Susquehanna SPCA is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for an animal adoption campaign on Friday, and Saturday. Dog adoption fees will be reduced by $50 and cat adoption fees will have a $20 reduction. Visit sqspca.org for details and to see available dogs and cats.
An audit of 5 New York agencies by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds there is a need to improve promoting financial literacy. The audit determined the state has not developed a coherent strategy or made a concerted effort to provide information and tools to build financial knowledge and skills.