The State University of New York announced it has created a Mental Health Resource Finder for students. It has campus and county resource informastion and details on services offered, contact information and hours of operation. There is information for students with disabilities and the LGBTQ community. Visit suny.edu/mental-health for details. Source: https://www.suny.edu/mental-health/resources/
The NY Department of Labor released the June unemployment rates for each region and county. In Chenango County unemployment is 3% while in Otsego County it’s 3.1% and in Delaware County it’s 3.5%. The state Unemployment for June is 4.4% which is unchanged from May. Source: https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/07/press-release-2-june-2022.pdf
Chenango County lawmakers are asked to change the Veteran Services Officer position from part-time to full-time. The Evening Sun reports Officer Joe Coe pitched the idea saying his workload has greatly increased since the position was created in 2018. A county committee is reviewing the proposal. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-07-26/36780/Chenango-County-Veterans-Services-Officer-floats-full-time-proposal
Cobleskill lawmakers are looking at possibly turning the town and village into a city. According to the Times-Journal officials plan to seek proposals for conducting a survey on a possible merger. Mayor Becky Terk says a merger will lessen the tax burden on residents and result in higher county sales tax receipts. Source: https://www.cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105997
New York strengthens protections for the disabled and strengthens their rights through a number of new laws. One measure changes some of the terminology used to described the disabled while another encourages autonomy in decision making. An awareness campaign will educate the public about how the disabled contribute to their communities plus reduce stigma and … Read more
The Franklin Stage Company will present “Bricktop, Legend of the Jazz Age” August 5-21 at Chapel Hall on Institute Street. FSC’s production will be the regional premiere of the new play with music by Cathey Sawyer. Admission is free but there is a suggested donation is $25 per person. Source: Bricktop, Legend of the Jazz … Read more
An alert if you need to use West St. in Oneonta between Center Street and Clinton Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane as crews perform road repair work. Officials say to use caution and obey temporary traffic control devices. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9563469/
A one-vehicle crash in the town of Pittsfield early Saturday morning takes a passenger’s life. State police say the driver left Shacktown Mountain Road and his car hit multiple trees. The driver was hospitalized for non-life-threating injuries. The crash investigation is continuing. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nysp-responds-to-fatal-crash-in-pittsfield.htm
Felony charges are filed in a town of Hamden domestic dispute investigation. According to State Police it happened at a Chambers Hollow Road residence where troopers learned the suspect choked then menaced the victim with a firearm. The victim was treated by paramedics but not hospitalized. The suspect was apprehended after a standoff. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/domestic-dispute-in-delaware-county-results-in-numerous-charges.htm
Next time you head to the store for disposable diapers you won’t be charged state sales tax. It’s the result of a bill signed into law on Monday. Lawmakers say the state tax removal will make products more affordable especially with inflation. Local sales taxes may still remain in effect. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-child-care-desert-grant-awardees-receive-nearly-70-million-federal