P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-4-22
The Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally will be held Friday through Sunday at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News about the scheduled activities:
(Dave Pessagno 8-4-22)
The full line up of events is available at spiediefest.com.
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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they will investing nearly $50 million into pay increases for its workforce across 8 counties. An analysis was performed by an outside firm called Gallagher and Sullivan Cotter, which has resulted in wage adjustments across the organization that are competitive across New York State. Bassett Healthcare Network is hiring in all locations. Visit www.bassett.org/careers to explore opportunities across the region and apply today.
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29 year old Danielle Migdal of Norwich has been identified as the person who died in a 2 vehicle accident in the Town of Davenport July 6th. Migdal was a passenger in a vehicle on County Highway 10, that entered the intersection of State Route 23, & was struck by a pick up truck, the accident is still under investigation.
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Commerce Chenango is now accepting nominations in 5 Award categories, which will be presented at the Annual Membership Celebration on Thursday, September 15th and at the Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon on October 6th. More information is available by calling 607-334-1402.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-4-22
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus program, which includes $1.3 billion allocated for the payment of recruitment and retention bonuses to certain health care and mental hygiene workers, in order to increase the state’s health care workforce by 20% over the next 5 years.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a New York 19th Congressional Candidate Forum with Republican candidate Marcus Molinaro and Democratic candidate Patrick Ryan. Both candidates are looking to fill the seat vacated by Antonio Delgado, who now serves as the New York Lieutenant Governor. The event will be held tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Roscoe Beer Company Garden, on 145 Rockland Road. The special election will be held on August 23rd.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Juarez-Garrido of New Jersey after Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 50 mph in a posted 30 mph zone in the Village of Walton Wednesday Morning. Deputies charged Juarez-Garrido with DWI and Driving with BAC of .08% or more, Speeding, & Unlicensed Operator, he was released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in Village of Walton Court at a later date.
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The American Red Cross will hold 2 blood drives in Oneonta today. One drive will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the American Legion on Chestnut Street, the other will be from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, on Market Street. To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Seat Event today, Certified Safety Technicians will be at the Family Fun Festival hosted by Delaware Opportunities, 35430 State Highway 10 Hamden, from 3:30pm-6:00 pm, more details about this event call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
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