Habitat for Humanity Otsego County is accepting applications for local families or individuals who are interested in becoming homeowners. According to All Otsego the nonprofit is holding an open house at their site on McFarland Road in Oneonta on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Bassett Healthcare Network adds a new member to its security team. According to a media release K-9 Remi, a 15-month-old Rottweiler and his handler, Officer Lynda May have joined the 2 existing K-9 teams which patrol the network’s hospitals and clinic campuses.
It’s over a month late but New York has a new state budget. The $229 billion spending plan also includes changes to bail reform laws, raising the minimum wage to $16 over a three year period and new requirements to shift people to clean energy.
A man from Pitcher is charged in a Cortland County larceny. Police say the man took merchandise past all points of sale without paying at the Walmart on Bennie Road. He was booked then released on his own recognkzance pending a May 15 court date.
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hochul also announced the opening of a new exhibition focusing on two Empire State Plaza Art Collection artists. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capitol.
Otsego and Schoharie county residents, under the age of 18 who complete an online ATV safety course can receive a free helmet and safety goggles from a program by Catholic Charities. The program starts May 15 and is limited to the first 25 recipients.
Insulin users in New York without insurance will pay no more than $35 for for the next five years. Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with two of the biggest insulin manufacturers who also committed to offering free insulin for diabetes patients in greatest need.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Leatherstocking Education Addiction Foundation to hold a Workforce Wellness Summit. It takes place May 17 at the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Visit leafginc.org to get more information.
It’s National Beef Month and the state Department of Agriculture launched the New York Beef Passport. It gives consumers the opportunity to explore the best beef dishes, support local businesses and beef producers, and win themed prizes. Learn more at nybeef.org/beef-passport.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received reports of residents who found unauthorized charges on their debit and credit cards. An investigation determined an activity referred to as “skimming” had occurred. The victims used their cards for gas purchases at an outside readder which was compromised.