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New York introduces the “Clean Green Schools” Initiative aimed to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions in more than 500 public and private Pre-K-12 schools in disadvantaged communities. Those include schools is parts of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. The $59 million initiative is to launch early next year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-59-million-clean-green-schools-initiative-improve-air-quality-and

The Otsego County Department of Health reports a bat found in Oneonta on Wednesday tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and is being treated. Officials say this time of year they get more calls about bats in homes and they recommend keeping doors closed as well as making sure screens are tight. Source: … Read more

The Otsego County Department of Health reports a 69th person died from COVID-19 related complications. The individual’s age and gender weren’t released and it’s not known if they had been vaccinated. It’s the 4th COVID-19 related death in the past 2 weeks. 17 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday with 7 people hospitalized. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php

SUNY Oneonta’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has a new weather station on the roof of Perna Science. It replaces the Davis station and the new equipment has a dashboard showing the latest conditions, temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind speed and rain fall. Everyone on campus has access to the dashboard. Source: New on-campus … Read more

Otsego County Sheriff’’s Deputy Richard Kimmerer received a certificate of recognition for his distinguished service from Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. Kimmerer is leaving the department for a position with the New Hartford Police Department. Devlin thanked Kimmerer for his service to the Office and the citizens of Otsego County. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/photos/a.1220707958011522/4407477776001175/

Melissa Stagnaro has been named Executive Director of the Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation. She succeeds Deb Cassavaugh, who retired from her role at the Norwich hospital this summer. Stagnaro has been with the hospital since 2017 and led the Chenango Medical Neighborhood Capital Campaign to raise $6 million which is more than double the campaign’s … Read more

Unatego Elementary School students got out of classes early on Wednesday after the power went out. Officials say the power went out arround 10:00 a.m. and students were dismissed at 11:30. Preparations were made for remote learning in case National Grid couldn’t get service restored. The outage’s cause isn’t known. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Unatego-Elementary-School-dismissed-due-to-power-outage-575369771.html

New York is making $150 million available through the Home Energy Assistance Program for those behind on their utility bills. The assistance is for those who don’t qualify for the utility assistance offered by New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Applicants should contact their local department of social services for more information. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-150-million-heating-utility-assistance-consumers

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro announces he is running for the 19th District Congressional seat challenging Antonio Delgado. According to Mid-Hudson News the longtime county leader said he never thought Congress would be the place he could make the most difference. Delgado will be running for his third term next year. Source: Molinaro announces campaign … Read more

The Oneonta Common Council decided to postpone voting on accepting the Community Advisory Board’s police reform recommendtions report. According to All Otsego just 2 people spoke at a public hearing on Tuesday and the vote was tabled after a spirited discusion between councilors. The council may vote on the report acceptance in 2 weeks. Source: … Read more