A Sherburne man is in trouble for trying to bring a loaded gun in his carry-on baggage at Hancock International Airport in Syracuse. Authorities say the man told them he forgot to take the weapon out after using the bag while on a hike. The weapon was confiscated. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46406458/loaded-gun-found-in-chenango-county-mans-bag-at-syracuse-hancock-international-airport
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Norwich City Police Department and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, collected 27 large cartons of prescription medications last Saturday during National Drug Take-Back Day. The Sheriff’s Office accepts medications for destruction in its main lobby on County Road 46 in Norwich. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/362040405951192
SUNY Oneonta needs volunteers for its annual Move Out event. Help is needed to set up and run the “Free Sale” at the ReUse Center on Duane Street in Oneonta on May 23 and May 24. Contact the Office of Sustainability if you can help. Source: Volunteers needed for annual Move Out program
SUNY Oneonta invites you to cheer on the Class of 2022 graduating seniors as they walk between the historic pillars of Old Main away from the hub of campus and into the next phase of life. The Pass Through The Pillars procession will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20. Source: Volunteers needed for … Read more
New York is making $15 million available 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. Go to otda.ny.gov for details. Applications are accepted until Aug. 31. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-expanded-eligibility-15-million-cooling-assistance
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hochul also announced the opening of a new exhibition focusing on two Empire State Plaza Art Collection artists. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capitol and will run through Friday, May 27. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-issues-proclamation-celebrating-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage
The Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center is offering two programs on May 7th at Rogers Center. According to the Evening Sun the first is a Wildflower Hike program and the other is in partnership with the New York State Parks & Historic Sites “I Love My Park” Day. Details are at friendsofrogers.org. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-05-02/36358/May-educational-programs-hosted-by-Friends-of-Rogers
The State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced two funding opportunities for eligible groups through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention programs, It further expands access to fresh, affordable foods in underserved communities and supports New York’s agricultural industry. Source: https://agriculture.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-announces-two-snap-ed-funding-opportunities-totaling-2-million-continue
Commerce Chenango joins the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebration of National Small Business week from now through May 7. Commerce Chenango supports small businesses by providing access to training and educational programs, business planning and financing, local, regional, and national demographic trends, and labor and workforce statistics. Source: Press release
Another suspect is charged in a spree of Otsego County business burglaries that happened in March and April. According to the Sheriff’s Office the man from Hartwick was taken into custody last Friday and is being held pending arraignment. The first suspect was arrested last month. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/335511722009851