Water service on Cherry St. in Oneonta will be shut off until early afternoon so crews can connect the new water main on West Street to be connected to the existing water main. Once service is restored users may experience a brief change in water color and/or pressure This is temporary. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9453565/
SUNY Oneonta Alumni Weekend takes place June 10 through June 12. This is the first in-person weekend since 2019, and it already has garnered over 500 alumni and friends to register. The Cans ‘n Clams Picnic is back and there will be several awards ceremonies. Visit oneontaalumni.com for details. Source: Alumni Weekend set for June 10-12
The state legislature is considering bills to tighten New York’s gun laws, close loopholes and directly address gaps exposed by recent mass shootings. Among the provisions is requiring state, local and federal agencies to share information when guns are used in crimes and increasing accountability for social media platforms. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-majority-leader-stewart-cousins-and-speaker-heastie-announce-introduction
New York raked in over $265 million in the 5 months since mobile sports wagering became legal. That’s more tax revenue in the same time frame than in any other state. The money goes to investments in education, grants for youth sports programming and problem gambling programs. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-york-states-record-setting-sports-wagering-tax-revenue
Oneonta Police are investigating the murder of a 24-year-old man identified as Kaleb J. O’Neill. According to a news release O’Neill was stabbed multiple times at a Dietz St. location. Investigators say it appears to be a random attack and there is no threat to the public. So far there’s been no arrests. Source: Press … Read more
Food donations from SUNY Oneonta students helped stock The Lord’s Table community feeding ministry in downtown Oneonta. During the last two weeks of the semester, students donated more than $6,700 worth of nonperishable food items. The Elm Street pantry is operated by St. James Episcopal Church. Source: Press release
Housing authorities in Otsego and Chenango Counties receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to modernize housing for families and seniors, The Oneonta Housing Authority received over $293,000 while the Norwich Housing authority was awarded just under $300,000. A total of $795 million was awarded to New York. Source: Press release
The Chenango County Historical Society and Museum is again joining museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative. It provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Museum officials say participation is part of their commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences. Source: Press … Read more
Charges are filed in a Fleischmanns synagogue vandalism that happened earlier this month. Polive say a man from Middletown and a man from Fleischmanns open the synagogue’s gate and broke a window using a rock. Both were booked tehn released pending their next appearance in Middletown court. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-arrest-two-men-after-window-is-broken-at-delaware-county-synagogue.htm
A reminder that there is still time to apply for assistance to help low-income residents who suffer from serious health issues and who are affected by heat to obtain assistance to pay for cooling equipment. Applicants must meet existing eligibility criteria and income guidelines. Applications are accepted until Aug. 31. Source: https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/posts/317782027194874