Monthly Archives: June 2014

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-6-14

The Chenango Arts Council announces that Diane Batson-Smith be Executive Director effective July 1st, replacing Victoria Kappel who announced her retirement in January. Batson-Smith has enjoyed a varied career in the arts including her own repertory company in Roanoke, Virginia, … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-5-14

Governor Cuomo announced that more than 96,000 jobs are currently available and listed on the State’s Jobs Express website at jobs.ny.gov.   The site sorts jobs by region and occupation, and also allows users to search jobs based on zip code … Continue reading

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-5-14

New York state is partnering with a British company, to hold clinical trials for marijuana-based medication for children, who have seizures that are resistant to their medicine. An agreement was signed between Gov. Cuomo and GW Pharmaceuticals. The state health … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-4-14

Governor Cuomo noted the importance of the state’s dairy industry, with June being celebrated as “Dairy Month”. Dairy accounts for ½ of the state’s total agricultural income, New York is the 3rd leading producer of milk in the country and … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-3-14

The man accused of intentionally hitting and killing State Trooper Christopher Skinner did not appear in court today. 60-year-old Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which had been scheduled in Town of Chenango court … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-2-14

Governor Cuomo will push for an increase in the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Cuomo also will advocate a plan that would allow local governments to set a minimum wage up to 30 percent higher than the statewide … Continue reading

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