State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds the Department of Environmental Conservation is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are being recycled. Recycling rechargeable batteries is required by a law passed in 2010 to protect the environment and public safety. DiNapoli says DEC is responsible for enforcing the law. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYOSC/bulletins/31e3c6c
A man from Schenevus is facing charges after an Otsego County Sheriff’s investigation into reports of a lewd act done in front of children. Investigators say it happened at a town of Westford location and the man was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is being held pending arraignment. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/379939177567105
2 women from Edmeston are facing charges after State Police find they abandoned cats and dogs in a trailer. Troopers responded to aTaylor Hill Road location and found the cats and dogs had minimal to no ventilation and no access to water. The Susquehanna SPCA is caring for the animals. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/cats-and-dogs-left-behind-in-trailer-leads-to-arrest-two-women.htm
State Police in Troop C removed seven impaired motorists off the roadways over the Independence Day weekend. The troop’s area includes Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. Extra patrols were in effect from last Friday through early Tuesday using marked and unmarked vehicles and vehicle checkpoints. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-remove-seven-impaired-drivers-off-roadways-troop-c-over-holiday-weekend.htm
The Richfield Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents a concert at 7:00 p.m. today s in Spring Park featuring the band “Dirt Road Express”. According to All Otsego the group plays a variety of music including polkas and has been together for 15 years. Admission is free. Source: Wednesday night in Richfield Springs
SUNY Oneonta Outdoor Programs is offering free rentals on bikes, camping equipment, kayaks, and other items to the campus community through August 4. Summer hours are Mon-Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Equipment reservations may be made on most items up to 5 days in advance. Source: Outdoor Programs offering free summer bike and equipment rental
Applications are now accepted for the second round of federal funding to New York child care providers. Those who received first round funding can apply now, then on August 22 those operating for school-age child care programs along with providers licensed after the first round of grants were awarded can apply. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-applications-open-343-million-child-care-provider-grants-targeting
Local governments can apply for grants from the Restore New York program beginning July 11. This $250 million program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures. Grants will be awarded in two rounds this year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-250-million-restore-new-york-application-period-open-july-11
An audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds Empire State Development’s New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring residents universal broadband access. The program was to make high-speed broadband service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYOSC/bulletins/31ea117
The City of Oneonta Department of Public Works will be conducting a hydrant flow test today starting around 9:00 p.m. at the Southside of Main Street from Dietz Street to Ruffino’s Apartments. Testing is expected to take a half hour and during testing, a change in water color and pressure fluctuations can occur. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9509673/