(Cuomo 7-10-19)
Cuomo said that the bill will also ban employers from asking prospective employees about their salary history.
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Delhi police arrested 2 men for allegedly breaking into a village home. 20 year old James Bares of Great Neck and 20 year old Nicholas St. John of Trumbull, Connecticut were arrested on June 29 after police received a report of a burglary at a Main Street residence, Both suspects were charged with 2nd degree burglary, criminal mischief, petty larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, they were arraigned in the town of Kortright Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $3,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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A permit to move Woodstock 50 to Vernon Downs hit another obstacle Tuesday, when the Town of Vernon & Oneida County officials denied a permit for the concert at Vernon Downs, because they had failed to supply mandated information in their application, had no specific plans for law enforcement or for emergency services, and because the application was filed too close to the time of the planned event. Woodstock 50 was originally scheduled to be held in Watkins Glen, several issues & lawsuits kept the concert from being held there. Time is running out as the concert was scheduled to be held August 16th through the 18th this year, on the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival in Bethel in 1969.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Joshua Gardepe of East Branch on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Speeding, and inadequate headlamps. The arrest followed a traffic stop on State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin. Gardepe was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Franklin Court on July 25th at 6:00 PM.
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The Dormitory Authority of New York & the State University of New York has begun work to renovate SUNY Oneonta’s Huntington Hall, at a cost of $20 million. Huntington Hall will be modernized and reconfigured to provide additional bedroom space for approximately 80 students. All bedrooms and bathrooms will be renovated, complete with new, contemporary finishes. A 6,000 square foot, four-story addition, which will include a fitness room, community kitchens, and an elevator, will also be constructed. In addition, $1.2 million in further renovations are being made to SUNY Oneonta’s Grant, Sherman, and Tobey Halls. The work is part of the nearly $61.2 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout New York State being completed by DASNY during the summer months, which will be ready in time for students to begin the fall semester. Construction is expected to be completed in July 2020.
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A petition has been set up asking the Sidney Town Board to expand commercial zoning to save Muddy River Farm Brewery, after they received a Cease & Desist order. Muddy River appealed the decision & lost, they are asking the Town of Sidney extend their Commercial Zoning to the facility, if that fails they would be forced to close on July 24th. A petition for local residents to sign is available at change.org.
45-year-old Thomas Sutton of Sidney was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fire on July 3rd at the Econo Lodge in the Town of Dickinson. Sutton was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and obstructing governmental administration & he faces court action shortly.
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A Public Meeting on new Upper Delaware River Policies will be held in Hancock this morning, where Representatives from the Delaware River Basin Commission, State DEC, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the DRBC Subcommittee on Ecological Flows will discuss new approaches to control high water temperatures and reduce erratic water releases in the Upper Delaware River tail waters. The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River office at 158 East Front Street, Hancock.
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The Sidney Community Band Announced their 2019 Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series will be held at the Pavilion at Keith Clark Park at 6:30 PM on Wednesday nights, starting July 10th with the Sidney Community Band. Shows will be held each Wednesday night through August 21st, all concerts free and open to the public. More information is available at the Sidney Community Band Facebook page.
HeatSmart Southern Tier is hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and cooling systems in Sidney. HeatSmart Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their homes. The free event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park.
(Elizabeth Monaco 6-3-19)
Monaco said people can call the Chenango United Way at 334-8815 for additional information.
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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for May. The Statewide Unemployment rate was an even 4% in May, Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware County had 4% & Otsego County had 3.4%.
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A Public Meeting on new Upper Delaware River Policies will be held in Hancock on July 10th. Representatives from the Delaware River Basin Commission, State DEC, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the DRBC Subcommittee on Ecological Flows (SEF) will discuss new approaches to control high water temperatures and reduce erratic water releases in the Upper Delaware River tail waters. The meeting on July 10th will begin at 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River office at 158 East Front Street, Hancock, RSVP’s are requested to info@fudr.org
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Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a Caregiver Support Group at Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney beginning Monday, July 15th. The group will meet 6 times to provide information and support for those who are taking care of seriously ill family members or friends. Caregivers will have an opportunity to identify concerns, discuss feelings, receive support from others, and locate community resources which may be helpful for their unique situations. There is no cost, but registration is required at 432-5525.
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The Sidney Community Band Announced their 2019 Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series will be held at the Pavillion at Keith Clark Park at 6:30 PM on wednesday nights, starting July 10th with the Sidney Community Band. Shows will be held each wednesday night through August 21st, All concerts free and open to the public. More information is available at the Sidney Community Band facebook page.
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The 2019 Walton Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting July 5 to September 27 at Veterans Plaza at 181 Delaware Street in Walton. This year, the market will also host a weekly event during the Farmer’s Market. More information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.
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Republican primary Results have been released; Town of Sidney Clerk Primary was won by Sheila Paul over Lisa French 134 – 112. The Broome County District Attorney Republican Primary was won by Paul Battisti by a slim margin over Michael Korchak, in the Republican Primary for Norwich Mayor, Shawn Sastri handily defeats incumbent mayor Christine Carnrike & North Norwich Town Supervisor between Timothy Brown & Robert Wansor ended as a tie, 51 votes each. The Republican primary for Town of Hancock Highway Superintendent was won by Neil Emerich, Democratic Party Primaries for the Oneonta Common Council, were won by Mark Davies in Oneonta’s 2nd ward & Katie Lapari Shue won in the 4th Ward.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department executed a no knock search warrant at 121 Ashcraft Road in the Town of Plymouth Tuesday. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation involving the distribution of Crystal Methamphetamine, Norwich Police assisted with the investigation and execution of the search warrant. The Narcotics Division arrested 47 year old William Johnson and 35 year old Kelli Johnson for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The Sheriff’s Office recovered Crystal Methamphetamine, packaging material, digital scales, cash, and several firearms. The investigation remains ongoing.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their annual awards ceremony at the Garden Party at Birdsong Farm in Delhi today. The ceremony will be held at 5:30 PM at 38480 State Highway 10 in Delhi, The Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center will be honored as the Business of the Year. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281
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Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Opportunities State Highway 10 Hamden, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians more information is available at 832-5200.
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The State Senate and Assembly voted to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty. The legislation would permit women to delay jury duty up to 2 years if they are breastfeeding a baby, The bill now goes to Governor Cuomo, who is expected to sign the measure into law.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and NYS State Police escorted runners in the annual New York “Run for the Fallen” Saturday State Route 20 through Otsego County. The annual New York “Run for the Fallen” spans more than 170 miles and honors New York military service members who died as a result of serving the War on Terror.
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Greater Chenango Cares is once again coming to Norwich with free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services provided to the community by military medical personnel. Elizabeth Monaco of the Chenango United Way is looking for volunteers for this event:
(Elizabeth Monaco 6-10-19)
Monaco said those interested in volunteering can call 334-8815. Monaco also said that the first 2 Chenango Cares events provided over 2 million dollars’ worth of services to over 5 thousand patients, while readying military personnel for any possible deployment for their medical services This year’s event will be held at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th.
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Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series returns to Sidney on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in July & August. The series will begin with the Sidney Community Band performing on July 10th under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park. All concerts are free & open to the public, more information is available at 764-9590 or at the Sidney Community Band Facebook page.
The State DEC is asking the public to report moose sightings, to assist a multi-year research project. Moose sightings increase in the spring with the rising temperatures and melting snow. In 2018, a total of 220 moose observations were reported to DEC, a noticeable increase from the 163 reports in 2017, Most moose sightings occur within the Adirondacks, but neighboring states Connecticut and Massachusetts also have moose populations, resulting in observations in the southeast portion of New York.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 43-year-old Lisa Myers of Delancey, for Strangulation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & 3rd Degree Assault. Myers was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court, and released on her own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time for further Court action.
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For more than 25 years, the Youth Apprenticeship Program has been an integral part of The Raymond Corporation’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, as well as played a large role in building the workforce of the future. Working with high schools throughout the Southern Tier of New York area, this program provides a hands-on, experiential approach to learning for junior and senior high school students. This year, Raymond celebrates six graduates from its Youth Apprenticeship Program from Greene, Chenango Valley and Maine-Endwell central school districts. More information is available at btboces.org/YAP or call 763-3254.
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The City of Oneonta has been awarded funds from the State Office of Community Renewal for a Microenterprise Business Assistance Program. Grant awards will assist new and existing businesses throughout the City. Eligible businesses must have 5 or fewer employees and owners, and create jobs for persons meeting low-to-moderate income limits. The funding is being offered in 2 rounds, the Round 1 deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, July 5th; the 2nd Round deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, August 16th. Application materials are available from the City’s website, or at 432-0114 or jpangman@oneonta.ny.us.
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