The Delaware County Complete Streets Committee announces 4 projects received awards from a mini-grant program funded through the Delaware County Rural Healthcare Alliance with grant funding administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The projects are in Bovina, Delhi, Hancock and Walton. A total of $3,000 was awarded. Source: Press release
Baseball Hall of Fame officals urge those attending next Wednesday’s induction ceremony to utilize several parking and transportation options to alleviate potential delays. The Hall will provide free shuttle buses from the corner of Main and Fair streets to the Induction site. Go to baseballhall.org for a list of parking locations. Source: Press release
The Chenango County Health Department is giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people who have compromised immune systems including those going through cancer treatments, organ transplant recipients or are on medication that suppresses their immune system. An appointment is required. Officials recommend getting a booster from the same manufacturer’s vaccine. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/44651017/chenango-county-issues-covid19-booster-shots-for-immune-compromised
Governor Kathy Hochul requested a disaster declaration for Otsego Conty from the Small Business Administration as a result of the July flooding. Estimated damage is around $1.1 million. If the declaration is approved eligible residents and business owners can apply for low-interest loans to repair or replace damaged property. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Hochul-requests-SBA-disaster-declaration-in-Otsego-County-from-July-floods-575220041.html
In 1920 a one-inning game between Cooperstown and Milford was played at Doubleday Field marking its official opening. The Village of Cooperstown is celebrating Doubleday Field’s 100th anniversary on Labor Day starting at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be followed by a Cooperstown Central School Alumni baseball game. Source: Doubleday Field, the legendary “Birthplace of … Read more
A new child care center may be coming to Arkville thanks to $100,000 in federal funding. 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado says he was contacted by the MARK Project which secures resources to build and revitalize the community. The money was approved by the House and now awaits Senate approval. Source: https://delgado.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-delgado-secures-investment-house-passed-funding-package-expand-central
The Otsego County Board of Representatives will meet in special session next Tuesday to hire a county administrator. According to All Otsego the plan was to hire for the position in July 2020 but that was delayed due to COVID-19. The hiring process resumed in the spring. Source: Otsego County plans to hire administrator next … Read more
19 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Otsego County on Wednesday bringing the active case count to 122. 6 people are hospitalized. Chenango County reported 15 more cases on Wednesday and there are now 96 active cases. 189 people are in quartine and 4 are hospitalized. No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported in either county.
State lawmakers are back in Albany today for a special session called by Governor Kathy Hochul to address New York’s rent and eviction crisis, the Open Meetings Law, and the state’s cannabis program. Governor Hochul also announced she is extending New York State’s eviction moratorium to January 15, 2022. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-extraordinary-session-state-legislature-set-begin-september-1
Applications are now open for the next New York State Police Trooper Entrance Exam which is administered beginning in January. Officials say that for the first time ever the exam will be available at authorized testing centers making it more accessible than ever. Go to joinstatepolice.ny.gov for application details. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-applications-now-open-become-new-york-state-trooper