New York has implemented the new 9-8-8 suicide hotline number. Anyone with a New York area code will be connected to one of New York’s crisis centers. Calling 9-8-8 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing mental health or substance abuse-related distress. A chat feature will also be available at 988lifeline.org. … Read more
New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition now has a sister program called NY Forward. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office the programs will accelerate and expand New York’s burgeoning downtown revitalization. Oneonta and Norwich received $10 million awards from the DRI program. NY Forward focuses on smaller and rural communities. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-200-million-funding-revitalize-downtown-areas-communities-across-new
The Chenango County Board of Supervisors is supporting a revised criminal arraignment process. According to the Evening Sun it proposes a central arraignment office at the Chenango County jail. Currently arraignments are held in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Any change will need to be approved by the state. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-07-13/36729/Arraignment-process-overhaul-gets-Chenango-County-Supervisors%e2%80%99-endorsement
Esperance’s Landis Arboretum recently dedicated its new meditation garden. According to the Daily Gazette volunteers worked alongside arboretum staff to clear a series of overgrown hedges just a short walk from the preserve’s Lape Road entrance to make way for the garden. It took around 3 years to complete. Source: https://dailygazette.com/2022/07/10/a-place-for-happiness-landis-arboretum-dedicates-meditation-garden/
Schoharie County has a new Agriculture Development specialist. According to the Cobleskill Times-Journal he’s Nick Kossmann and he succeeds Alicia Terry who is now mayor of Gilboa. Kossmann earned a BS in Ag Business from SUNY Cobleskill, where he also taught as an adjunct faculty member. Source: https://www.cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105975
A contractor working for the City of Oneonta is installing security cameras on all three levels of the parking garage beginning today through Friday. \Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Officials say there will be minimal disruption to the garage but some parking spaces will be blocked off. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9533593/
Cooperstown Distillery launched a new vodka just in time for racing at Saratoga. The Saratoga Victory Vodka combines the Cooperstown distilling process with an iconic upstate New York ingredient – spring water from Saratoga, NY. The vodka will be available starting July 14 at the racetrack. Source: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/cooperstown-distillery-launches-saratoga-victory-vodka-in-time-for-racing-season
The Red Cross is helping a Town of North Norwich family after a weekend fire forced then from their home. Officials tell the Evening Sun the fire at the Morgan Acres Road home started at ground level and spread upwards. The home is considered a total loss. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-07-12/36722/Fire-does-major-damage-to-family-home-in-North-Norwich
Consumer sentiment of New Yorkers is now at the lowest leven in 11 years according to a new Siena College poll. The survey found 7 of every 10 New Yorkers are impacted by gas prices and 8 in 10 are seriously affected by food prices. Even with that respondents say they don’t plan to postpong … Read more
The Chenango County Health Department is working on identifying ways to make the area a healthier place to live, work and play. Every three years the Department teams up with community partners to conduct a county-level Community Health Assessment. A link to the assessment is at the department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/353908710249189