A man is facing charges for attacking a Delaware County Sheriff’s deputy. It happened during a Hamden domestic disturbance investigation when thenman used a razor blaze concealed between his fingers to cut the deupty. The man was arraigned then booked into jail without bond pending further court action. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/389197099919486
Cooperstown Central School students are holding a demonstration and rally at the Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School at 5:00 p.m. today to bring awareness to the issue of gun violence in schools. According to All Otsego the public is invited to the event at the school on Linden Avenue. Source: CCS students rally to end gun … Read more
A City of Oneonta contractor is mobilizing a crane and unloading materials for bridge repair work at the intersection of Center Street and East Street. This will also affect pedestrian traffic in Wilber Park. Slow traffic and potential delays should be expected. Officials ask drivers to obey flaggers and temporary barriers. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9466307/
This Friday is the deadline to complete the Delaware County Public Health online survey on health issues. All responses are completely anonymous. Responses wiell help identify the most important areas for health improvements that can be addressed through community actions. A link at the department’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dcphns/posts/509121444222682
New York is the first state in the country to enact a law allowing digital device owners to get repairs done at the shop of their choice, not just one from the manufacturer. The so-called “Right To Repair” law requires manufacturers to provide diagnostics and repair information to independent repair shops. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/nys-first-in-nation-to-pass-right-to-repair-law/
This is Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York and the state Departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets say everyone can make a difference in the fight against invasives. Tips include using only local firewood, properly cleaning watercraft before and after boating and cleaning dirt off boots after hiking. Source: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/123141.html
On Monday Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills toughening the state’s gun laws. They include enhancing the existing red flag laws, raising the age for buying an assault rifle to 21 and requiring social media companies to monitor user content for hate speech. Body armor purchases are now limited to those in specific professions. Source: … Read more
Bassett Healthcare Network caregivers and practitioners gathered at noon Monday to observe a moment of silence and mourn instances of recent violence around the country. Large groups gathered outside hospitals and long-term care facilities while other staff working at Bassett community health centers or school-based health centers gathered in smaller groups. Source: Press release
City of Oneonta crews are patching various streets today until 5:00 p.m. Officials ask drivers to use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. If you have questions about the work contact the Department of Public Works at 607-432-2100. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9464685/
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man regarding an investigation at Walmart in the Town of Oneonta. The man is tall with dark hair and was wearing a black tank top, dark pants and sunglasses. A photo is on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/360574179503605