If you’re planning to go to this weekend’s Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony prepare for hazy, hot and humid conditions. Hall officials say to bring lots of sunscreen and an umbrella plus stay hydrated. If you feel dizzy or disoriented seek help from on-site EMS personnel. Source: https://www.wktv.com/news/local/heatwave-expected-during-national-baseball-hall-of-fame-induction-weekend/article_111852ec-07ab-11ed-bb10-1f56762b6e81.html
NY is taking major actions to combat wage theft. The Wage Theft Task Force recently secured felony convictions and agreements from more than a dozen businesses and 265 individuals to pay nearly $3 million in wage restitution and contributions owed to the state since the beginning of the pandemic. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-major-crackdown-combat-wage-theft
NY launched a workplace sexual harassment hotline. It will connect workers who have faced sexual harassment with experienced pro-bono attorneys to advise them. Legislation was enacted earlier this year to create the hotline and strengthen protections against retaliation for victims. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-launch-statewide-workplace-sexual-harassment-hotline
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office reports state tax receipts totaled $34.4 billion through the first quarter of the fiscal year. That exceeds forecasts by $1.7 billion. DiNapoli says economic headwinds are increasing, so bolstering rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of schedule should be a priority. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYOSC/bulletins/3217f78
Jonathan Dono, systems manager in Hartwick College’s Technology Services department traveled to Limerick, Ireland for the World Flying Disk Federation’s World Masters Ultimate Club Championships. Dono helped his team go 10-0 and take the Grand Master Open division. Also known as ultimate frisbee, the sport is similar to a non-contact style of American football. Source: … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul is conducting a statewide listening tour on the future of farming. The tour will stop in Binghamton at 1:00 p.m. next Monday at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County. Additional participants imclude Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo and representatives from the New York Farm Bureau. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-kicks-statewide-listening-tour-address-future-farming-new-york-state
SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt College Union distributes posters on a regular basis and asks for help from faculty and staff to make sure they are getting to the correct places. A poster distribution listing is available and staff is asked to review it so that addresses and counts are up to date. Source: Time to Update … Read more
A City of Oneonta contractor will be performing work in the Parking Garage today and tomorrow between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be minimal disruption to the garage but some parking spaces will we blocked off as the contractor moves through all levels. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9546001/
A City of Oneonta contractor will be performing pavement maintenance on various streets this Wednesday and Thursday. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. There will be brief temporary traffic interruptions plus driveway access may be limited. Temporary no parking signs will be installed today. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9546009/?fbclid=IwAR0vYk6D8FLD1QRTYMSLlHuKNMqI7t46zimDWIE6bE-ZoxzPXguVcKHxILo
A nearly day-long standoff in Oneonta ends with a man taken inmto custody. State Police say it started Saturday evening at an Emmons Hill Road residence when troopers talked with the suspect about a theft and the man confronted them with a bow and arrow. He was captured Sunday evening. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-route-7-in-oneonta-closed-during-investigation.htm