The Oneonta Common Council will be voting on adopting the Police Reform plan developed by the Community Advisory Board. The council considered voting on the plan last month but decided to table the vote after concilors expressed concerns. The council will also vote on seeking a Community Development Block Grant for the Social Eats project. … Read more
The Chenango County Health Department reports an 85th person died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not clear if that person was vaccinated. There are 22 new COVID-19 cases with 116 active and 2 people hospitalized. Otsego County recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday with the active case count now at 86. 6 people are … Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and NY makes $6.5 million available for state-licensed service providers to offer survivors of domestic violence and their families with options for assistance and support. The state is conducting a Technology Safety and Innovation for Survivors public awareness campaign culminating with a panel discussion on Oct. 20. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-proclaims-october-domestic-violence-awareness-month-new-york-state-and
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division conducted training Saturday on new equipment obtained with grant funds through the Division of Homeland Security. The new equipment includes an underwater camera which can reach depths of 150 feet and provides High-Definition color video to a computer unit on the vessel. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4439742152774737
NYSEG and its contractor will be installing a new gas main starting Tuesday from the westside of Church Street along Reynolds Ave. The project is expected to take three weeks and will proceed across Dietz Street and continue South along the eastside sidewalk of Dietz Street up to the new construction apartment buildings. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9004524/
A reproductive rights rally took place Saturday at Muller Plaza. Acccording to All Otsego around 100 people participated in the gathering coinciding with the Women’s March held in Washington, D.C. and other cities. A number of speakers were on hand to demonstrate their support of Roe vs. Wade. Source: Women’s reproductive rights rally encourages community … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is offering a clinic for Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccines on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30pm at the Meadows Office Complex Cooperstown. You must preregister for the clinic at otsegocounty.com. Pfizer first- and second doses will also be available. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid-19_vaccination_clinics.php
New York is making $373 million available for home heating this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Program. Applications are now being accepted and officials say eligible households can receive a one-time benefit of up to $751, Eligibility is based on income, household size and how the home is heated. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Applications-open-for-HEAP-benefits-in-New-York-575439711.html
The Susquehanna SPCA is asking the public to help raise awareness and push for elimination of so-called “puppy mills” which cruelly treat animals. SPCA director Stacie Haynes tells All Otsego ti’s important that consumers have the resources to help determine whether they are purchasing from a responsible, reputable breeder or a puppy mill. Source: SQSPCA … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to make changes to administration personnel by naming Rory M. Christian as Chair of the Public Service Commission and chief executive officer of the Department of Public Service which is the staff arm of the Commission. He replaces John B. Howard who was appointed by former governor Andrew Cuomo. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-designates-rory-m-christian-chair-public-service-commission-ceo-department