The State University of New York is supplying COVID-19 vasccine for students. Officials say they are targeting residential students for the first round of vaccinations and secured nearly 19,000 single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccines to be distributed across 34 campuses before the end of the spring semester. Students have been getting emails encouraging them … Read more
Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties is conducting a Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution on Apr. 20 at the Sidney Fire Station on River St. beginning at 11:00 a.m. until supplies run out. The event is a drive-through or walk-up only and orgainzers say to not come before 11:00 a.m. as it will … Read more
Delaware County Public Health is holding a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at the former Decker Advertising/County Shopper building on Main St. in Delhi from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State who are 18+ … Read more
It’s about a week later but state lawmakers approved the 2022 state budget. The $212 billion spending plan allocates close to $30 billion for schools and nearly that much for investments in the green economy. It also includes funding to subsidize broadband internet for low-income families. More than $2 billion goes to workers unemployed due … Read more
The Chenango County Health Department reported 3 additional death due to COVID-19 related complications. The names and genders of the deceased were not disclosed. There have been 68 deaths in the county attributed to the coronavirus. So far over 4,500 county residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine whins is just over … Read more
An investigation into several crimes in Otselic results in a suspect now facing multiple felony charges. Police say Johnathon Loomis of Otselic stole a catalytic converter from a school bus in 2019, sold methamphetamine in February of last year then burglarized a home last August. DNA from that home identified Loomis as the suspect. He … Read more
An instructional designer in SUNY Oneonta’s Teaching, Learning and Technology Center has earned a 2021 SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching & Technology Excellence Award for Instructional Support. The award given to Ed Beck recognizes his leadership on campus and across SUNY in multiple distance education and open learning initiatives, including spearheading the successful SUNY … Read more
State Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the city of Oneonta. According to a news release Oneonta Police responded to a report of a domestic incident on River Street and officers encountered 23-year-old Tyler Johnson who was armed with a knife. During the encounter an officer fired his duty … Read more
A felony child pornography charge is brought against a Richmondville man following a multi-jurisdictional investigation headed by State Police. Last Friday Robert Kucienski was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at his home. The search also resulted in the seizure of an unregistered handgun. Kucienski was arraigned in Richmondville Town Court then … Read more
Area law enforcement agencies and fire departments issued a reminder that New York’s burn ban remains in effect through May 14. The reminder was the result of the National Weather Service’s special weather statement warning of increased fire danger due to low humidity and gusty winds. Officials say it’s also important to exercise extra caution … Read more