Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul made her first public appearance since Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation and says while becoming Governor was not expected, it is a day for which she is prepared, Hochul held a news confernce on Wednesday and said there will be an orderly transition. She will be New York’s first woman governor. Source: … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s athletics department announced the 2021 class of Hall of Fame Inductees. The 22nd class of six former athletes and one Honorary Inductee will be enshrined on Saturday, Dec. 11th at 1:30 p.m. at the Alumni Field House. With this year’s class the Hall will have 160 members including 16 Honorary Inductees. Source: https://oneontaathletics.com/news/2021/8/11/sports-information-athletics-announces-2021-hall-of-fame-class.aspx
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network/posts/4346150828739553
A heads up if you need use Columbia or Church Streets in Oneonta today. Crews will be replacing a catch basin at the intersection of those 2 roads so delays are possible. Work is to wrap up by 3:30 p.m. Officials say to use caution and obey temporary traffic control devices. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8898362/
A fight in the town of Edmeston last week results in one of the participants taken into custody – but not because of the skirmish. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the individual had an arrest warrant out of Chenango County. The individual was turned over to authorities there. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4279960358752918
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond addresses critics of his recommendation to municipalities that they should opt out of marijuana sales. On social media DuMond laid out research he’s done and refuted claims that not arresting marijuana suspects would impact his department’s budget. DuMond added that he would also be against more liquor stores opening in … Read more
The New York State Education Department announces it will provide school districts with specific reopening guidance for COVID-19 protocols. Last week officials said they recommended districts should follow CDC guidance but set their own protocols. It’s not known when the department will be releasing the guidance. Source: https://www.wkbw.com/rebound/state-of-education/new-york-state-education-department-to-issue-covid-19-guidance-to-aid-schools-and-districts
17 homeowners in Delaware, Schoharie and 2 counties are awarded reimbursement grants from the Catskill Watershed Corporation for replacement septic systems and additional construction costs. The funding comes from the Corporation’s Septic and Flood Hazard Mitigation Implementation Programs. 2 Walton property owners also received money for flood mitigation work. Source: Press release
State Senator Peter Oberacker released a statemenafter Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation. The 51st District Republican says the door is open for a new beginning, and it is time to refocus efforts on boosting small businesses, improving the lives of individuals and families, and answering to those who elected lawmakers. Source: Press release
The New York Farm Bureau released a statement on the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Bureau President David Fisher says they look forward to working with soon-to-be Governor Kathy Hochul as she seeks to provide stability to the governor’s office and address critical matters facing our state. Fisher added that she is a longtime friend … Read more