February is National School-Based Health Awareness Month and Bassett Heathcare Network salutes the School-Based Health Program, which provides free medical, dental, and mental health care to over 7,000 children across more than 20 school districts in eight counties. Parents don’t have to worry about copays, insurance coverage, or taking their kids out of school. Source: … Read more
A lawyer for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an ethics complaint is being filed against Attorney General Leticia James and 2 other attorneys for the investigation into sexual assault allegations. The lawyer says the investigation appeared to have been directly tied to James’ political ambitions. Source: https://www.wivb.com/news/cuomo-under-fire/cuomo-to-file-ethics-complain-against-ags-office/
The Chenango County Health Department holds COVID-19 booster clinics this Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at their South Plaza location on Route 12 in Norwich. The clinic is for 16 and older and appointments are required. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/250184080621653
Renovations at Doubleday Field continue to progress toward a scheduled completion date of June. Village Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh tells All Otsego that not only will the aesthetics be improved the park will also be a revenue stream from facility rentals. Plans for renovations began nearly 5 years ago. Source: Doubleday Field renovations on track for … Read more
The Glimmerglass Festival’s Board of Trustees names Nellie Gipson, Robert Schlather, and Senator James Seward as Honorary Life Trustees to recognizing their involvement with the program. Board Chairman Robert Nelson tells All Otsego this distinction is a special way to express their deepest appreciation. Source: Glimmerglass Festival makes three ‘honorary life trustees’
Oneonta Public Transit is hiring experienced drivers and offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants Full and part time positions are available. If you have a NYS Commercial Driver License with a passenger endorsement visit oneonta.ny.us to apply. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/318439660330296
The National Alliance on Menrtal Illness of Delaware and Otsego Counties praised Delaware County Sheriff’s personnel for their handling of recent situations in Walton and Stamford. Dispatchers and deputies were singled out for their professionalism resulting in no one being harmed in either incident. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/313447300827800
A Chenango County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation rersults in an Oxford man facing multiple charges. It found the man possessed a large quantity of heroin while also possessing several items that indicated he was distributing narcotics.The man was arraigned then released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/311125501042683
State and local law enforcement agencies across New York are stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the big game weekend. The enforcement campaign starts today and runs through Monday. This safety initiative is sponsored by STOP-DWI with funding from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-increased-statewide-impaired-driving-enforcement-efforts-during
Everyone enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for February. Households already receiving the maximum monthly benefit, and those that had been receiving an emergency allotment will receive a supplemental payment of at least $95. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-230-million-additional-food-assistance-new-yorkers-february