The State University of New York ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students to attend in-person classes. This goes into effect for summer courses and subsequent semesters. Officials still recommend students, staff and faculty stay up to date on vaccinations.
The candidate who challenged 19th district congressman Marc Molinaro in 2022 announces he will run again for the seat next year. Joel Riley made the announcement on Tuesday. Molinaro defeated Riley by 2 points in the 2022 election. Riley has the support of 20 Democratic Party county chairs across the district.
State Poilice seek tips to identify 2 people wanted in a larceny at the Norwich Walmart. One of the 2 suspects left the store with a loaded cart without paying for the items. The suspect’s photo is on the State Police Facebook page.
A man charged with child sex abuse in Delaware County takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say Jason P. Dufton admitted he was sexualy active with a child under the age of 13 when he lived in the town of Hancock. Sentencing is May 30.
The Templeton Foundation is permitted to conduct limited work at the foundation’s property on Averill Road in the Village of Cooperstown after a show cause hearing. All Otsego reports geotechnical testing is proceeding in order to understand the subsurface conditions of the potential development site.
The City of Oneonta is conducting brush and yard waste collection this week . Collection will occur in Wards 1 through 4.during this time. Contact the Department of Public Works if you have questions about collections in your neighborhood.
The City on Oneonta is screening the documentary “A Matter of Place” on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It addresses housing discrimination which producers say is one of the most shrouded and misunderstood civil rights issues.
A man is charged in an Otsego County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a larceny complaint in Worcester. The man was taken into custody, booked then released on his own recognizance. He is due in court at a later date.
This is National Student Employment Week and on Wednesday SUNY Oneonta will give recognition to its student employees who are the faces of the college and deserve to be recognized for all their hard work. Supervisors are encouraged to contact Student Employment Services for celebratory ideas.
A man from Walton takes a plea deal to drug charges in Broome County. Prosecutors say William J. Effner pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance. Effner will be sentenced to four years in prison followed by two years of post-release supervision.