New Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will push for the passage of the “DREAM” Act, which would make state-level college tuition aid available to those in the country illegally. Heastie also called for expanding the Tuition Assistance Program. Heastie’s Heastie’s plan … Continue reading
The battle lines have been drawn this year between Governor Cuomo, the Legislature & the New York state teacher’s union, over edcuation reforms. Governor Cuomo said last month that the teachers evaluation enacted last year, was a joke; (Cuomo 2-16-15) … Continue reading
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested a New Berlin resident for 4th Degree Grand Larceny. 49-year-old Mary Gorman was charged for allegedly stealing over $4,500 from the victim by using a debit card that did not belong to her to make … Continue reading
The City of Oneonta is experiencing a treated water supply shortage as a result of a break in an 8” high service line on upper West Street. All municipal water customers in the City and Town of Oneonta are asked … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo is giving a challenge to the state Legislature to enact ethics reforms quickly, or face the possibility that a 5th straight on time budget will not happen: (Cuomo 2-13-15) Cuomo reiterated the need for ethics reforms for lawmakers, … Continue reading
Jim working hard, making big strides, Jim & Mary express thanks for all the support they have received since Jim’s stroke.
Congressman Chris Gibson has re-introduced The Tick-borne Disease Research Transparency and Accountability Act. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with a working group to submit a strategic plan to Congress within three years that … Continue reading
Witness Testimony has begun in the 3rd murder trial of Cal Harris. Barbara Thayer was the first to testify, she served as the Harris family’s nanny around the time of Michele Harris’s death in September 2001. Cal Harris was convicted … Continue reading