The State Division of Consumer Protection and the Department of Health warn about a text message scam that wants people to confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status. If you get one of these messages do not click on any links or respond to it. And never give out any personal information. Source: Press release
The American Medical Association recognized Bassett Healthcare Network as a award recipient from the 2021 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. The award goes to health systems that actively demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of health care team members by combating work-related stress and burnout. Source: Press release
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Chenango County women who are 40 and older without insurance coverage can receive a no-cost exam and mammogram from the Southern Tier Cancer Services Program. You can get more information or schedule an appointment by calling 607-778-3900 Source: https://www.gobroomecounty.com/csp
Senator Chuck Schumer was in Sidney on Monday to talk about a number of issues including the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The senior Senator says the area has more than 240 bridges in need of repairs and he is getting $13.5 billion to get that work accomplished. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/44939756/schumer-visits-delaware-county-talks-infrastructure
The City of Oneonta is holding a ribbon cutting today at noon for the new Neawha Dog Park and the community is invited to attend. It’s located near the skate park and until winter it will be open during daylight hours. Call the City Recreation Office at 607-432-0680 for more information Source: Press release
A heads up if you need to use Normal Ave. in Oneonta today. Crews will be replacing a catch basin today so delays are possible. Work is to wrap up by 5:00 p.m. Officials say the road will remain open and drivers are asked to obey temporary traffic control devices. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9017378/
The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Commission are conducting an online survey on traffic safety and driving behaviors. Licensed drivers are eligible to participate and officials say the survey takes about 5 minutes. The survey link is at the Governor’s Traffic Safety Commission’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/NYSGTSC/posts/233044528856584
A drug sales investigation in Norwich ends up with a woman facing multiple charges. The investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Norwich Police culminated with a search warrant served at a Pleasent St. home. The woman is charged with selling heroin and methamphetamine. She is free on her own recognizance. Source: https://wnbf.com/norwich-woman-accused-of-dealing-drugs/
State Sen. Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman John Salka condemn Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation to preserve $400,000 in state aid to the Oneonta City School District. A clerical error resulted in the district losing transportation funding for 2019-2020. The two lawmakers say they will work on an alternate plan to get the funding. Source: … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s 2021 Alden Scholar Lecture takes place via online teleconference on Oct. 19 starting at 4:00 p.m. It features Dr. David Fieni, Assistant Professor of French and features selections from his book “Decadent Orientalisms: The Decay of Colonial Modernity”. The teleconference link is available at Campus Connection. Source: David Fieni to give 2021 Alden … Read more