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State lawmakers return to Albany later this week after Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a special session so the Legislature can pass new gun safety legislation after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry law. It required permit applicants to demonstrate a need to carry a gun in public. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-extraordinary-session-new-york-state-legislature-begin-june-30

The Joshua Project’s Summer Lunch program begins today in Cobleskill, Middleburgh, Richmondville and Central Bridge. According to the Times-Journal the noon meals are free and open to all. Summer Lunch runs through the end of August. Sites often have a pizza day and/or a barbecue day every week. Source: https://www.cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105963

The Schoharie County Court and Trust gets a positive audit review by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office. Auditors found the treasurer established adequate procedures, maintained appropriate records, and properly reported court and trust funds as prescribed by statute. Records maintained by the county clerk and Surrogate’s Court had no material discrepancies. Source: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-2022-ct-3

Organizers of Norwich’s Gus Macker Tournament are putting out a call for volunteers due to the size of the event. Organizer Jamey Mullen tells 12 News they will need help with everything from setting up the basketball hoops and courts, to registration, and refereeing. Visit macker.com/local/norwich-ny for more information. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/06/23/gus-macker-tournament-looking-volunteers/

The Otsego Lake Association’s Annual “We Love Our Lake” Decorated Boat Parade is set for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. According to All Otsego the parade will form off Three Mile Point, then proceed along the westerly side of the lake and end at Lakefront Park in Cooperstown. Go to OtsegoLakeAssociation.org for more information. … Read more

The Cooperstown Central School District may soon name a new junior / senior high school principal. Officials tell All Otsego candidate interviews are to be completed by June 29 and the new principal could be named early next month. First-year principal Karl O’Leary was removed from the job last March. Source: CCS expects new principal … Read more

Margaretville Telephone Company reports a service outage occurred from a gunshot hitting a Fiber Optic cable which damaged the glass fiber strands that carry the telecommunications signals to customers. The company says to take the necessary precautions before discharging a firearm to ensure there are no utility facilities located within the target area. Source: https://www.facebook.com/MargaretvilleTelephoneCompany/posts/5134956479964220

The City of Oneonta receives a $5 million state grant to construct sidewalks and shoulders for pedestrians and bicyclists along Routes 23 and 28. It’s part of over $178 million awarded to 75 communities for projects that promote environmentally friendly modes of travel and make it easier and safer to walk, bike or hike. Source: … Read more

New York enacts a new law requiring schools to consider the use of silent panic alarm systems when conducting review and development of their school safety plans. The systems allow schools to bypass 911 and discreetly connect with law enforcement using a smartphone app to shorten response times. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-alyssas-law

The Oneonta Department of Public Service is continuing to flush water mains in the low service area next week. Work takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color or pressure. Run cold water faucets to clear up any discoloring. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9499651/