You can hear a replay of the Oneonta mayoral debate between Len Carson and Mark Drnek on TALK 730, 970 & 1270 AM today at 5:00 p.m. Both candidates are current City Council members. The 90 minute debate was hosted by the League of Women voters of the Oneonta Area. Source: Press release
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division Officer Robert Mantzouratos visited Mrs. Dahlman’s Preschool class at Roscoe Central School on Wednesday. He spoke to the children about Halloween and Trick or Treating safety and also gave the children a “tour” of his patrol vehicle. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1927300477442155
New York has a new law protecting employees from retaliation for reporting llegal or dangerous business activities by their employer. The definition of employee is expanded to include former employees protecting those who may have been retaliated against post-employment. There is a 2-year statute of limitations to ensure proper action can be taken. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-protecting-employees-retaliation
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a visit from a Delhi based home school group. They were given a tour of the facility and the department’s new patrol vehicles. Each student received a Junior Deputy Campaign hat and aback pack with Sheriff’s Office promotional items. Source: Press release
The Associated Press is reporting that Attorney General Leticia James will run for Governor next year as a Democrat challenging Governor Kathy Hochul for the nomination. James conducted the investigation into sexual harrassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo that resulted in his resignation and Hochul becoming governor. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/10/27/ap-sources-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-a-democrat-who-investigated-trump-and-cuomo-will-run-for-governor/
Delaware County Public Health is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 97 Main Street in Delhi. The clinic is open to people 18 and older. In addition to first- and second-doses booster shots are available for those who qualify. No appointment is needed. Source: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID-20211028-Clinic.pdf
A Cherry Valley man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a domestic disturbance earlier this month. Police say the investigation into the incident at a town of Otsego home resulted in the man being arraigned then released on his own recognizance pending a future date in Town of Otsego Court. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4516030785145873
An Edmeston registered sex offender is facing new charges for giving indecent material to a person under 18 and for failing to report his social media accounts. The 52-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into jail pending arraignment. Additional charges are pending. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4512856532129965
A reminder that last week’s Oneonta mayoral debate between Len Carson and Mark Drnek will be rebroadcast tomorrow on TALK 730, 970 & 1270 AM at 5:00 p.m. Both candidates are current City Council members. The 90 minute debate was hosted by the League of Women voters of the Oneonta Area. Source: Press Release
Additional COVID-19 related deaths are reported in Otsego and Delaware Counties. For Otsego County it’s the 72nd recorded death while in Delaware County it is the 64th death and the second this week. It’s not known if either individual had received the COVID-19 vaccine.