(Ed Curley 7-15-19)
Curley said that he hopes to raise about $10,000 with this effort; donations can be made the JDRF.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is asking its members to complete their annual survey. All answers by respondents will remain confidential, the answers will help the Chamber in their efforts to ensure that the services of the Chamber meet the needs of businesses. The Survey link can be found at cxvibe.typeform.com and need to be completed by July 26th.
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The Chenango County Planning Department, working in conjunction with Opportunities for Chenango, is slated for a $500,000 Community Block Grant through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal. Money will be allocated to income-eligible homeowners in need of making vital home improvements. The plan would need to be approved by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors before the money could be made available to homeowners.
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This year’s Utica Boilermaker race was delayed for about 15 minutes Sunday, not because of any weather related issues, but because of a homicide near the starting line. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene & man was taken to an area hospital with lacerations, that investigation is ongoing.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor businesses at their 2019 Annual Business Awards ceremony on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The Chamber announced today that the event has been moved to the Meredith Inn at 4206 Turnpike Road, Delhi, due to the likelihood of Showers & Thunderstorms. The Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism Award. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
1 person was injured in a fire Friday at the Mayrose Apartments on Lewis Avenue in Oneonta. The fire started in apartment 206, the occupant was taken to fox Hospital for an undisclosed injury, and 1 other person in another apartment was displaced due to smoke & water damage. The investigation is continuing.
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Efforts & fundraisers continued Saturday in Bainbridge for Sidney resident Heather Bucalos, who is fighting cancer again. Christine Oliver is one of the people who is helping with the fundraisers for Heather:
(Christine Oliver 7-15-19)
KC Blass is also assisting with the fundraising efforts; she has helped Heather with her fundraisers for others in recent years:
(KC Blass 7-15-19)
Heather told WCDO News about her cancer, and how her friends are making it easier to cope with what is ahead:
(Heather Bucalos 7-15-19)
The Bainbridge Glow Run on Heather’s behalf will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on September 14th, more information is available at bainbridgeglowrun.com.
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State Police, the State Park Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee are partnering to ensure that visitors to state parks are buckling up for safety. “Buckle Up Nnew York in the Parks” is an enforcement and educational campaign to ensure that visiting motorists and their passengers properly buckle-up their seatbelts while travelling inside state parks, This year’s campaign will be held through August 12th.
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Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a Caregiver Support Group at The AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus in Sidney starting today. 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. More information is available at 432-5525.
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State Police report that 2 people were arrested after a golf cart from Fire Fox Resort in the town of Nanticoke was located in the town of Maine on July 3rd 2018. An investigation revealed that 23 year old Jordan Preston of the town of Union and 27 year old Amanda McGovern of Whitney Point took the golf cart joy riding before abandoning it in the town of Maine. Preston was located on September 24th and was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property; McGovern was located February 21st and was also charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, she was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Maine Court on March 13th.
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Animal Adventure in the town of Colesville announced that the name of Tajiri’s girlfriend is Johari, which means jewel in Swahili. Animal Adventure Park once again held a public vote to name the giraffe; she is 14 years old and will be the mating partner of Tajiri once he matures. Tajiri is a little less than two years old, his birth was viewed by millions through the park’s YOUTUBE channel, his mother, April’s has another calf due this month
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Hospice & Palliative care of Chenango County will hold their annual “Camp-4-Seasons” on Saturday March 23rd from 9am – 3pm, at the Stanford Gibson Primary School in Norwich. Grief Services Coordinator Rachel Barletta explains:
(Rachel Barletta 3-1-19)
Barletta said that registration is requested by March 18th, more information is available at 334-3556 or by email at rbarletta@hospicechenango.org.
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Governor Cuomo admitted that he is still trying to get Amazon to reconsider their recent decision to back out of their plans to open a 2nd headquarters in Queens. Cuomo said that he talked to CEO Jeff Bezos & other top officials with the internet giant; he said that so far they have not moved from their most recent decision to back out of the New York City deal after local political pressure.
Governor Cuomo launched a Tax Fairness for the Middle Class Campaign to make the property tax cap permanent and cut middle class taxes again:
(Cuomo 3-1-19)
Cuomo said that he wants to reduce the rate for incomes up to $150,000, the rate is now 6.85, and this would bring that down to 5.5%. And up to $300,000, the rate is 6.85%; bring that down to 6%.
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State Police arrested 32 year old George Odbert of Laurens, for 3 counts of Menacing, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a physical dispute at a residence in the town of Laurens. Odbert is accused of physically restraining the victim, who sprayed Odbert with pepper spray and left. Odbert became disorderly with the troopers and refused to comply, Odbert told his large dog to attack troopers, He was pepper sprayed by a trooper and ultimately arrested. Odbert was arraigned in the town of Hartwick Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
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The next Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast will be held this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Meredith Inn on Turnpike Road in Delhi. More information about this & other Chamber events is available at delawarecounty.org.
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A fundraising “Sock Hop” will be held Saturday at the Sidney Elks Lodge to raise money for the Delaware Valley Humane Society, Spokespe4rson Robin Ballo comments:
(Robin Ballo 3-1-19)
The Doors will open at 5:30 PM; all proceeds will go to the Delaware Valley Humane Society.
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