P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-2-21
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed State Agencies to deploy additional assets to downstate regions devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Governor Hochul said that the storm pounded the Hudson Valley, New York City & Long Island with More than 8 Inches of Rain, which led to Flash Floods, Power Outages and the shutdown of Mass Transit systems throughout the region. The Governor said that President Biden has promised to send all resources necessary, with FEMA teams ready to respond shortly.
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About $11.5 million dollars in federal funding will be distributed to fire departments across the State. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across more than ninety fire departments. This federal funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Locally, in this round of funding, the Milford Fire department will receive over $40,000 in funding, and Richfield Springs will receive over $48,000.
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NAC Entertainment announced the return of their “Test Drive Your Seat” event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton next week, Spokesperson Tina Niles explains:
(Tina Niles)
More information about the line-up of shows can be located at nacentertainment.com/broadway-in-Binghamton
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The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a “Family of Heroes” Event for area Children on Sunday September 12th at the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)
Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
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Delaware County Probation Officers & Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Joseph Hahn of Walton after discovering a quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia within his residence. Deputies charged Hahn with criminal possession of a controlled substance; he was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-2-21
The New York State Senate and Assembly have approved the extension of the eviction moratorium until January 15th; the vote was 38-19 in the Senate. 80-60 in the Assembly. The bill will head to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk to be signed.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of the 2021 fall foliage season in New York State. To help travelers and foliage enthusiasts plan a fall getaway, I LOVE NY will begin issuing its weekly fall foliage reports on Wednesday, September 8, New this year, I LOVE NY is introducing an enhanced, interactive map that tracks weekly foliage change across the state throughout the season, the map is located on the I LOVE NY foliage website.
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The State Health Department announced COVID 19 numbers for Tuesday. Over 146,000 tests were Reported, with over 4600 testing positive, or 3.15% of all tested. Patient Hospitalization continue to climb, to 2,285, ICU Patients went up slightly to 493; the number on ventilators is back up to 250.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission announced today approval of a grant in the amount of $150,000 to the Rural Health Network of South Central New York for the GetThere Transportation to Employment Program. The GetThere Transportation to Employment Program will provide short-term transportation assistance to individuals who are not able to afford the cost of transportation at the beginning of employment.
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