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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-14-21

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-14-21

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released her original report on the shortcomings of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and how it has failed to bring relief to New York borrowers pursuing public service careers. Senator Gillibrand said today that the program was created to alleviate student loan debt for individuals committed to public service careers for at least 10 years, but in recent years a small percentage actually received the delivered promise:

(Gillibrand 10-14-21)

Senator Gillibrand is pushing for passage of the What You Can Do for Your Country Act, which would expand PSLF eligibility so that every type of federal loan and repayment plan is included in the program and would provide a partial forgiveness benefit after five years. Gillibrand said that 1 out of every 14 participants denied loan forgiveness lives in New York, only 1.2% of New York participants have had their loans forgiven.

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State Police arrested Chenango County Sheriff Candidate Debra Cubbedge of Norwich on Tuesday, along with 21 year old Kymani Frazer of Yonkers, they were both arrested for 2nd degree criminal trespass, after Troopers were dispatched to a dispute at a residence on County Road 44 in the town of Plymouth. State Police said that Frazer and Cubbedge entered the residence without permission and remained inside unlawfully; they left prior to the trooper’s arrival and were located in the City of Norwich. Cubbedge & Frazer were released, and will return to Plymouth Town Court on October 27.

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The American Red Cross of Western New York will be hiring for a number of positions, This Saturday, October 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A walk-in hiring event will be held at our Southern Tier Chapter office 620 E. Main Street, Endicott to recruit for Entry-level Phlebotomists to assist in operating upcoming blood drives. No experience is necessary, Walk-ins are welcome or applicants can pre-register at redcross.org/careers.

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A virtual “Glow Run” has been organized for Amanda Decker of Bainbridge, who is going through a form of Cancer, local Cancer survivor & Glow Run Organizer Heather Bucalos told WCDO News about this year’s Bainbridge Glow Run called “Glow For Amanda”:

(Heather Bucalos 10-14-21)

Bucalos said that Registration is underway at runsignup.com, then look for the Bainbridge Glow Run, Registration is available through October 29th, more information is available at the Bainbridge Glow Challenge: Glow4Amanda Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul says New York will appeal Judge David Hurd’s decision to continue to allow religious exemptions to the state’s vaccine mandate for health care workers. Judge Hurd blocked the state from enforcing the mandate, Governor Hochul said Wednesday she is working with the state attorney general’s office to appeal the decision in the second circuit Court of Appeals.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-14-21

Otsego County Department of Health reported 23 new COVID Cases Wednesday, with 1 more death reported. Otsego County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, they recommend everyone wear a mask indoors in public to maximize protection from the Delta variant. Vaccination Rates in Otsego County are reported at 54.7% of total population fully vaccinated, with a higher rate among those 65 & older at almost 80%

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Delaware County Public Health reported 85 new COVID cases from October 9th through the 13th, with 3 more deaths reported. Delaware County has 160 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 303 quarantined, there have been 59 deaths from COVID, only 51% of county residents are vaccinated.

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Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, starting at 8:00 AM. Representatives from the Economic Development Council and The Business Council of New York State will attend; local lawmakers State Senators Fred Akshar & Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino have been invited to attend.

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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week, to meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. A blood drive is being held today in Franklin from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Franklin Methodist Church, 475 Main Street.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-20-16

wcdonews — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:04:23 +0000

Governor Cuomo today announced that his administration has reached a three-year labor agreement with the New York State Public Employees Federation. PEF is one of the largest unions in the United States and is New York’s second-largest state-employee union, representing 54,000 workers. The three-year contract agreement includes a 2 percent increase in 2016-17, 2 percent increase in 2017-18 and a 2 percent increase in 2018-19. Both the state and PEF agree to work together on a plan to reduce out-of-control healthcare costs. Other elements of the contract will be released shortly. The contract must now be approved by its Executive Board and ratified by its membership.
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Operation Merry Christmas is asking for calls right now from low income families whose children would like Christmas presents this year. Program Coordiantor Ginny Ireland explains:

(Ginny Ireland 10-20-16)

Ireland said that once all the requests are made, the tags on Christmas Trees will show up in many Tri-Town Area Establsihments, patrons will take tags & return with the request item, the give away will be on December 10th at 44 Union Street in Sidney.
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Oneonta Police responded to a possible drug overdoese death on Orchard Street on Tuesday. 45 year old Matthew Hill was found deceased in his apartment where drugs were located, he had been arrested in August by Oneonta Police on drug charges.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that State Park campgrounds set a new record for attendance for the fifth consecutive year. Through Columbus Day, campsites, cabins and cottages across the state were occupied for more than 633,000 nights, surpassing 2015’s record of 623,891 nights. State Park camping occupancy has climbed nearly 17 percent since 2009.
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NYSEG is reporting that about 140 customers in Chenango County were without power, mainly in Guilford Oxford & Bainbridge. Crews hope to have power restored shortly.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a large number of larcenies from vehicles over the last couple of weeks. We ask that people remain vigilant and make sure that they do not leave anything of value in their vehicles as well as keeping their vehicles locked. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing and we ask that if anyone has any information on these larcenies to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at (607)334-2000.
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Tickets for the Bainbridge Commitment to Community Dinner will be available for only a few more days. The Dinner will honor the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; John Payne & Business of the Year: Nana’s Keepsakes, it will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club on Saturday, October 29th. Tickets for the dinner are available to purchase at the Bainbridge Town Clerk’s Office, NBT Bank in Bainbridge, Bob’s Diner & Nana’s Keepsakes or you can contact Chris Smith @ 967-3005. Tickets will be available for purchase until Saturday, October 22nd.

NYSERDA’s NY-Sun PV Trainers Network and the Otsego County Planning Department invite all local public officials to attend the Land Use Planning and Zoning for Solar Workshop tonight. The workshop will cover information on current solar topics, including relevant property tax topics related to solar development and agricultural assessments. The presentation will take place at the ETC Room, at the Milford BOCES at 1914 County Route 35, tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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2 more blood donation opportunities will be held in Otsego County today. A blood drive will be held in Franklin from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at the Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main Street, and another will be in Oneonta from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fox Hospital Levine Center, at 1 Norton Avenue. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The City of Oneonta will be paving the utility trenches at the intersection of Chestnut street & West Street today & tomorrow between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 2 way traffic will be maintained but traffic delays can be expected, West Street will require closing to through traffic between chestnut & Center during the work hours & detours will be set up along Church Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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