New York’s paid family leave is now expanded to include caring for siblings with a serious health condition. Prior to the expansion the program covered caring for spouses, domestic partners, children and step-children, parents, parents-in-law, grandparents and grandchildren with a serious health condition. The expansion takes effect January 2023. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-expanding-new-york-states-paid-family-leave
SUNY Oneonta’s giving tree program is back for 2021. Gift tag pickup is Nov. 9 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00a.m. in the Butternut Valley room at Hunt Union. Dropoff day is Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Waterfront Room at Hunt Union. The program began more than 15 years ago. Source: Giving … Read more
A man from the state of Kansas charged with intentionally hitting a pedestrian in Hartwick Seminary last November was in court on Monday. George Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. Police say Wang drove into a grassy area hitting the pedestrian then got back on the road.
A man from the state of Kansas charged with intentionally hitting a pedestrian in Hartwick Seminary last November was in court on Monday. George Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental diseas of defect. Police say Wang drove into a grassy area hitting the pedestrian then got back on the road.
Bassett Healthcare Network and the Masonic Medical Research Institute in Utica are collaborating on an initiative to further the advancement of health research and outcomes in Central New York and beyond. Over the coming months, the two organizations will work together to identify ways that they can better help local communities. Source: Press re;ease
A choking incident Sunday in Carlisle leads to a felony charge. Police say an investigation determined the suspect who was from Cobleskill got into an argument with the victim and that let to the physical assault. The man was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/schoharie-county/police-cobleskill-man-charged-with-strangulation/
5 nonprofits will receive grants totalling $200,000 from the Chobani Impact Fund. Cornell Cooperative Extension-Chenango County, Unadilla Community Farm Education Center, HALos, Inc.,Delaware County Economic Development and Pathfinder Village Foundation, Inc. were chosen by Chobani’s employee selection committee. The company partnered with the Community Foundation for South Central New York to make the awards. Source: … Read more
An Otsego County hit-and-run crash on County Highway 26 ends up with the victim driver’s car going into a pond. Police say the driver was able to safely get out of the partially submerged vehicle. The causing driver remains at large. Fly Creek fire and State Police responded. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Car-ends-up-submerged-in-water-following-hit-and-run-in-Otsego-575636351.html
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designating a portion of State Highway 51 n the Town of Butternuts as SP4 Richard F. Walton, Jr. Memorial Highway. Walton served in the Vietnam war and was killed in a helicopter crash. Senator Peter Oberacker says it is his humble honor to help keep Walton’s memory alive. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-designating-portion-state-highway-system-sp4-richard-f
An investigation into a Town of Wright ATV theft ends up with a man facing a felony charge. Police say they found the vehicle at the man’s residence after he attempted to sell the vehicle reported stolen out of Saratoga County. The man is due in court Nov. 22. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/schoharie-county-man-charged-with-possession-stolen-atv-in-town-wright.htm