Applications are open for reimbursement for the 30% New York State Initiative for the 2021-2022 school year. This initiative increases the reimbursement schools receive for lunches from 5.9 cents per meal to 25 cents per meal for any district that purchases at least 30 percent ingredients for their school lunch program from New York farms. … Read more
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of Corporal Jeffrey Cark and partner K9 Edge from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office K9 Academy. The pair are now certified for tracking individuals, locating discarded or secreted items, criminal apprehension and handler protection. The two will be trained in explosives detection later in the fall. Source: … Read more
A motorcycle crash on State Highway 8 in the town of Masonville takes the rider’s life. Police say the rider who is from Sidney was going southbound when he left the roadway and struck a guiderail. He was taken to Tri-Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-respond-to-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-masonville.htm
New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County last Wednesday. 14 establishments were checked with one in Sidney not in compliance. The employee selling alcohol to the minor was ticketed. Plain-clothed troopers accompany minors on the compliance checks. When asked for ID, the minors must show their real ID. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/one-arrest-made-during-underage-drinking-detail-1-2-3.htm
A man from Franklin is charged with criminal mischief after an incident in Otego. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office an investigation was conducted after a call came in about a man damaging a vehicle by throwing rocks at it. The man was booked then released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/382491750645181
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond issued a statement on New York’s new gun control laws after the U.S. Supreme Court Overturned the state’s concealed carry law. DuMond says he supports appropriate firearms regulations but is deeply troubled by the manner in which these new provisions were created. Source: Press releasae
A free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs and ferrets takes place today from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Susquehanna SPCA on Rt. 28, Cooperstown. The event is first come, first serve and owners should bring your pets vaccine certificate for the Vets reference. Mask wearing is required. Source: https://www.facebook.com/SQSPCA/posts/5332802866779230
New York is allocating $10 million to reproductive health care and abortion services providers to help improve the security of their facilities and safety of staff and patients. Eligible providers can submit proposals to receive up to $50,000 in funding per facility through the Securing Reproductive Health Care Centers Program. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-10-million-available-strengthen-security-reproductive-health-care
New York is planning to fund construction of a dozen new Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers and is seeking proposals from organizations to develop the facilities. $71 million in funding is available to build the 12 centers which will provide support and assistance to individuals with mental health and/or substance use crisis symptoms. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-71-million-available-development-12-supportive-crisis-stabilization
Municipalities can now apply for state grants for critical water infrastructure projects that will protect public health and the environment. $255 million is to be awarded through the State’s Water Infrastructure Improvement, Intermunicipal Grant, and State Septic System Replacement programs. Grant applications and required supporting documentation are due by Sept. 9. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-255-million-grants-available-critical-water-infrastructure-projects