WATER MAIN WORK

According the Evening Sun, construction work in downtown Norwich officially began yesterday as Department of Public Works (DPW) crews broke ground on the water main replacement project. Roadwork will be completed overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday each week, now through August 31st. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2023-06-14/38475/Work-begins-on-Norwich-water-main-replacement-project

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Governor Hochul has announced that paid parental leave is going to be expanded in the Empire State. The governor said yesterday that thanks to an agreement with unions, more than 80-percent of state workers will soon have access to paid leave. Employees will be offered up to 12 weeks of full paid leave so they … Read more

BILLS PASSED

A new report is taking a look at how much work the state Legislature has done since the beginning of the year. Data from the New York Public Interest Research Group shows there have been over 14-thousand bills introduced since January, but only 839 of them cleared both the Assembly and Senate.

SILO PROPERTY PURCHASED

According to the Evening Sun, JA Squared Contracting owner John Hinman and his wife Judy have purchased the old Silo property from previous owner Gary Kurz and are planning to build a pavilion, cabins and pathways to bring continual use and enjoyment to the community and many visitors passing through. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2023-06-13/38469/Silo-property-being-transformed-into-%e2%80%98The-Silo-Retreat%e2%80%99

SILO PROPERTY PURCHASED

According to the Evening Sun, JA Squared Contracting owner John Hinman and his wife Judy have purchased the old Silo property from previous owner Gary Kurz and are planning to build a pavilion, cabins and pathways to bring continual use and enjoyment to the community and many visitors passing through.

GARAGE FIRE

According to the Evening Sun, the City of Norwich Fire Department responded to an electrical garage fire in Norwich on Saturday night. The fire was quickly put out by fire officials, and there were no injuries, said Fire Chief Jan Papelino. According to a report shared by Firefighter Gerald Parry, Norwich fire officials received aid … Read more

PARKING ENFORCEMENT DOWNTOWN ONEONTA

The City of Oneonta will be resuming downtown parking enforcement of time-limited spaces, in accordance with posted signs, on Wednesday, June 14th. Downtown residents, business owners, and commuters are encouraged to park in all-day / 24-hour parking spaces.

Oneonta Resuming Parking Enforcement

The City of Oneonta will be resuming downtown parking enforcement of time-limited spaces on Wednesday. Downtown residents, business owners, and commuters are encouraged to park in all-day / 24-hour parking spaces. The City will be painting additional on-street, all-day parking spaces along Market St and Chestnut St Extension.

NYSP Seek HF Engine Thieves

State Police are looking for a pair of men who stole a GHOST Kart Racing Engine from Harbor Freight in Oneonta. Investigators say the men walked around the store before grabbing the item and leaving through an emergency exit door. Photos are on the State Police Facebook page.

Tips Sought To Catch Walmart Larceny Suspect

State Police seek tips to catch the suspect who left Walmart in Oneonta on April 4 with a cart full of items she never paid for. Over $550 dollars in merchandise was taken. She got away in a 2021 Chevrolet Spark with an out of state license plate.