A former top aide to Governor Cuomo, Joseph Percoco was sentenced to 6 years in prison for fraud and accepting bribes. Percoco was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni. he was convicted in March of accepting more than $300,000 from companies that wanted influence with the Cuomo administration regarding economic development projects.
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The 4th Annual Sidney Health Fair will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney this Saturday, with a host of activities planned, Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo told WCDO News that many organizations are participating:
(Gabrielle Argo 9-21-18)
The event will run from 10:00 to 2:00 PM at Keith Clark Park in Sidney.
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This Saturday, the 23rd annual “Doctors With A Heart” event will be held at Progressive Dental offices at 101 South Broad Street in Norwich, plus at their Kirkwood, Endwell & Montrose Pennsylvania locations. Spokesperson Michelle Parker explains:
(Michelle Parker 9-19-18)
The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, on a first come first served basis, for those with urgent dental needs, who have no money, job, or health care.
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The Unatego Touchdown Club will be holding a 5K run or Walk in Otego this Saturday. Proceeds raised by the event will benefit Unatego Athletic Programs. The run begins at 3:30 PM at the American Legion on Willow Street in Otego, Pre Registration or more information is available at 725-6315 or at the Unatego Touchdown Club” Facebook Page.
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A “Free Weekend at Noah’s World” for Delaware County Residents will be held today through Sunday at their 144 Roundhouse Road location in Oneonta. The free weekend is for Delaware County Residents with Children with Special Health Care Needs, who need help in accessing health care professionals and community resources. The event will run
today until 7:00 pm & Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. More information is available at noahsworld.net or by calling Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.
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19th Congressional District Candidates will be debating in Walton on Tuesday, October 16th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the historic Walton Theatre on Gardiner Place. Congressional candidates who have secured a place on the ballot have been invited, including incumbent John Faso and challengers Antonio Delgado, Steven Greenfield and Diane Neal. The debate is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the Delaware County Farm Bureau and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
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The 2nd Annual Uncle Bear truck Show will be held on Saturday September 22nd at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, Family Spokesperson Julie Fuller explains:
(Julie Fuller 9-21-18)
Musical acts will include Jason Wicks, Rylee Lum & others, all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
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Last Year, Hurricane Maria plowed through Puerto Rico, making public health conditions for the survivors very poor, with a 1 major Hospital being destroyed, and chronically ill patients are still struggling to get the care they need. 4 Members of Bassett Hospital will be going to Puerto Rico Saturday for about a week; Dr. Celeste Johns is one of the 4:
(Dr. Celeste Johns 9-21-18)
Dr. Chris Kjolhede (Coal-Heed), a Bassett pediatrician is also going:
(Dr. Chris Kjolhede 9-21-18)
Along with Drs Johns & Kjolhede, registered nurses Anna Buell & Rachel Gaston from Bassett will make the trip along with 8 other volunteers from around New York State.
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Live Nation Urban and TCG Entertainment announced that their new production “4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince” will come to the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts at Binghamton University Tonight at 7:30pm. Spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk explains:
(Chris Bodnarczuk 9-21-18)
Tickets are available at the Anderson Center Box Office at (607) 777-ARTS or online at anderson.binghamton.edu
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