The results are in from an audit of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s tourism funds. According to the Reporter the audit which was ordered and paid for by Delaware County supervisors came back with few recommendations. A third-party administrator is to be appointed for the 2022 fiscal year. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Reporter.DelawareCounty/posts/317397666889116
We’re getting a look at the State Assembly’s impeachment investigation into former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harrassment allegations. It confirmed those allegations along with charges Cuomo manipulated data showing the true norsing home COVID-19 death toll. The investigation also determed Cuomo used state resources for personal financial gain in writing his COVID-19 book. Source: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2021/11/impeachment-investigators-release-their-report-cuomo/187000/
Oxford’s Holiday Festival of Lights takes place on Sunday along with a visit from Santa. Head to LaFayette Park for the event that begins at 5:00 p.m. There will be a Gingerbread contest and a petite Christmas tree will be raffled. Tickets are $2 a piece or 3 for $5.00. Source: Press release
SUNY Oneonta holds its “Fall into Financial Knowledge with the Making Cent$ Team” next Monday via online teleconference. Topics include student loan checkups and creating a savvy spending plan. Other topics can be requested. Participants receive LEAD@Oneonta credit. Get the meeting link at Campus Connection. Source: https://connect.oneonta.edu/event/7570219
A 6-year-old girl from Middleburgh jouns the Catskill 3500 Club by completing all of the Catskill Mountain High Peaks. .According to the Post-Standard Luna Pelton is the youngest person to complete every designated hiking trail in the Catskill Park. Luna started the challenge when she was three. Source: https://www.syracuse.com/state/2021/11/powered-by-gummy-bears-six-year-old-hiker-completes-every-trail-in-the-catskill-mountains.html
Sidney residents received donated turkeys and hams from a village car dealership. Butler Auto Sales owner Michael Butler says they made the donations to thank the community for its support during COVID-19. It’s the first year the dealership has made these donations. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2021/11/19/car-dealership-sidney-gives-back-community/
A driver who swerved trying to avoid a deer in Laurens ends up being rescued from a pond. The driver was not hurt. Police say that if a deer enters the roadway brake firmly and stay in your lane. If you do hit a deer pull over when it safe to do so. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/vehicle-ends-up-in-pond-after-driver-attempts-to-avoid-deer.htm
There are now 78 COVID-19 related deaths in Otsego County after officials report 3 deaths last week. Delaware County officials say 2 more people died from COVID-19 related complications briging the total to 71. Case counts are on the rise in each county and in Chenango County.
Bassett Healthcare Network is giving bonuses to full- and part-time employees, The money comes in large part from a Scriven Foundation donation. Bassett officials say it’s a way to thank its 5,000 caregivers and practitioners for their dedication and hard work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Press release
The City of Oneonta brush and yard waste pick up schedule will be extended into this week. Crews were out last Friday picking up bags and brush. Officials thank residents for their patience and understanding. For questions, please call the Department of Public Service at (607) 432-2100 Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9095151/