Applications are being accepted for the second round of New York’s $40 million Biodefense Commercialization Fund. It was established to accelerate the development and commercialization of life science research innovations that address serious infectious disease health threats. The deadline to apply is Oct. 6. Get details at esd.ny.gov/biodefensefund
A Schoharie County man faces a felony charge for stealing siding from home to sell it for scrap. According to State Police the man took the metal last month off the home on Western Turnpike in the Town of Duanesburg without the homeowner’s permission.
SUNY Oneonta’s Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee invites the community to participate in activities commemorating the 30th anniversary of The Black List. The incident led to a class-action lawsuit and a significant court case, bringing national media attention to Oneonta and provoking outrage about the issue of racism in law enforcement.
The Department of Environmental Conservation reminds all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this season that they must first complete a mandatory education course before obtaining the appropriate sporting license or hunting privilege.In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being during September and October.
A woman is rescued after falling into a gorge near Cherry Valley on Saturday. Police say the woman was hiking when she fell 150 feet from a waterfall into a gorge near County Road 50. She was airlifted to Albany Medical Center and has been released.
The Susquehanna SPCA needs fosters and adopters for its dogs as the shelter is at or over capacity. Officials say there’s been an increase in surrenders due to people going back to work or school along with owners who can’t afford to buy food and supplies. Visit sqspca.org for details.
An audit from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds the Cobleskill-Richmondville School District has too much in its fund balance. The audit covering July 2018 through December 2021 determined the balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit by just over 2%. Auditors say the result is tax levies were higher than necessary.
A registered sex offender from Middleburgh is charged with failing to register an e-mail address with authorities. State Police say the unregistered address was discovered by the parole department. He was booked on a felony charge then released pending a date in Middleburgh Town Court.
In honor of National Sheriff’s Week, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond and the members of the Sheriff’s Office are hosting an Open House event on September 21 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at their office on Phoebe Lane in Delhi. There will be live demonstrations and other activities.
The New York State Department of Health has been made aware of a rapid increase in opioid-related overdoses in the Central New York region. Officials say these overdoses are likely linked to fentanyl, which is a powerful opioid that is often added to other drugs and to counterfeit medications.