The Max and Johanna Fleischmann House is one of 23 New York properties nominated for includion in the State and National Parks Registers of Historic Places. The house was built in 1886 and is an exceptionally intact example of a Gilded Age summer “cottage” in the Stick and Shingle style. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-23-nominations-state-and-national-parks-registers-historic-places
The state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation announced the launch of the 2022 Outdoor Photo Contest to highlight the best of New York’s natural beauty and special destinations among the state’s campgrounds and parklands. The online contest runs through mid-October. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/31c843b
A bridge in Walton is being renamed to honor a Vietnam War veteran. According to State Assemblyman Joe Angelino the bridge over the West Branch Delaware River on State Route 206 between Delaware Street and Stockton Avenue is to be designated the “Lt. Stephen H. Doane Memorial Bridge”. Source: https://www.facebook.com/AngelinoforAssembly/posts/448350153771070
3 of the area’s most celebrated institutions announced they are providing those receiving food assistance benefits with free admission for up to four people, According to All Otsego the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The Farmers’ Museum, and the Fenimore Art Museum are participating in the ” Museums for All” program. Source: Museums … Read more
New York has a new program to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. The financial assistance program requires utilities to provide a one-time credit to customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program that will eliminate unpaid utility bills through May 1 of this year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families
NY lauches a street-level broadband internet service map. Log on to mapmybroadband.dps.ny.gov and enter your address to see connectivity information. Officials say the map provides the most detailed depiction of broadband infrastructure in New York to date. It’s the result of collaboration with 60 internet service providers and a consumer survey. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-release-statewide-address-level-broadband-map
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy Collin Roche visited the Davenport Head Start program last week where he spoke with the children about Bicycle Safety and the importance of wearing bike helmets. Each child was presented with a bike safety coloring book and a bike helmet to take home. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/395437052628824
Bassett Healthcare Network is implementing new visitation guidelines at its hospital and clinic locations starting next Tuesday. It includes wearing a properly fitting surgical-grade mask and participation in screening procedures. Proper personal protective equipment will be provided at building entrances for those who need it. Source: bassett.org
A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta presented its 2022 Nursing Excellence Awards to Michelle Lare, LPN, John Himmelein, RN, and Margaret Wikoff, RN. In addition to a certificate and monetary award, the 3 recipients will have their names added to Fox Nursing Excellence plaques at their work location. Source: https://www.bassett.org/news/ao-fox-hospital-recognizes-examples-nursing-excellence
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office announced local sales tax collections last month increased by nearly 17% over a year ago. Local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. DiNapoli says every county also experienced double-digit growth in collections, at least partially due to soaring gas prices. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYOSC/bulletins/31c45b0