On Monday the Chenango County Office of Veterans Services is unveiling a Purple Heart monument to honor and recognize veterans wounded or killed in action. The Evening Sun reports the ceremony is at 12:00 p.m. in Norwich’s East Park immediately following the Memorial Day parade and service in West Park. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-05-26/36519/Chenango-County-to-unveil-Purple-Heart-memorial-honoring-veterans
A woman from Milford faces a criminal trespass charge after being found in a Cooperstown home. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office says they received a suspicious person call and found the woman went in unlawfully. She was released on her own recognizance pending her next court appearance. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46574029/milford-woman-arrested-for-criminal-trespass
Robert Ainsley is named as the new director of the Glimmerglass Festival. He succeeds Francesca Zambello, who led Glimmerglass for more than a decade. Zambello called Ainsley “a wonderful artist” who will bring “excellent vision and leadership” to a time of transition for the company. Source:
The Otsego County Board of Representatives passes a resolution making it a “Purple Heart County”. The resolution states county residents have great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served their country and county in the armed forces. Source: https://cms2files.revize.com/otsegocountyny/Document%20Center/Agendas%20and%20Minutes%20(BOR)/2022/AGENDA%2005-25-22.pdf
Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce is conducting an Industry Apprenticeship Roundtable on June 15 at ONC BOCES and on June 16 at SUNY Delhi. The goal is to develop opportunities to build a skilled local workforce through On-the-Job Training, Related Instruction and Apprenticeships. Get details at cdoworkforce.org. Source: https://www.cdoworkforce.org/news/industry-apprenticeship-roundtable
Former 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado officially became the state’s Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday. He replaces former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned in April following his indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Delgado spoke about the Texas elementary school mass shooting during his acceptance speech saying the federal government isn’t protecting young people. Source: … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul directed State Police to increase their visibility at schools through the end of the academic year. This is in response to th4 Texas elementary school mass shooting which killed nearly 20 young students. Hochul also says she wants to raise the minimum age for assault weapon purchases to 21. Source: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/gov-hochul-directs-state-police-to-increase-visibility-check-ins-at-schools-across-ny
The U. S. Department of the Army approves New York’s Veteran Semiconductor Training and Experience Program, or VET S.T.E.P., as an official Career Skills Program, part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge network. These programs assist service members by providing industry-specific training, internships and other work experience. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-new-workforce-development-initiative-train-military-members-careers
The Schoharie County Board of Supervisors pauses requests for funding from its American Rescue Plan Act allocations. According to the Times-Journal the board received 2 dozen requests totaling more than $2.3 million which is more than the amount remaining. So far the board awarded $3.5 million in grants. Source: https://www.cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105925
The State Education Department cancels the June Regents Exam in History and Government as a result of the mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 dead. Officials say a review determined the exam has content that could compound student trauma from that incident and there is not enough time to prepare a revised exam. Source: … Read more