P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-20-25

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded that the Trump administration immediately release federal LIHEAP funding, which helps low-income New Yorkers heat their homes through the state’s Home Energy Assistance Program:

(Gillibrand 11-20-25)

LIHEAP helps over a million low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems. The program is administered by the state but funded by the federal government. States typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from the Department of Health and Human Services by early November, but funding was put on hold during the government shutdown. The funding bill that ended the government shutdown included the same level of funding as last year, but the administration has not released the $4 billion allocated for the program.

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35 year old Kyron Milner of Binghamton was found guilty by a jury for 3rd degree Burglary and Resisting Arrest. On December 28, 2024, the Binghamton Police Department responded to a business alarm at 200 Court Street in the City of Binghamton. Security cameras inside the building showed Milner inside the secured premises, Milner falsely claimed to officers that he was an employee of the business, when he was not., he resisted arrest, but was taken into custody. Milner faces up to 7 years in State Prison upon sentencing at a later date.

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United Way of Mid Rural New York set a campaign goal this year of $562,000, in the 4 counties that they serve, Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 11-20-25)

To donate online to the United Way of Mid Rural New York, go to uwmrny.org/Donate

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Mirabito Convenience Stores throughout New York and Pennsylvania sponsored a Round Up campaign in conjunction with its Mirabito Cares program which raised $75,000 in support of the American Cancer Society, spokesperson Marissa Sweeney comments;

(Marissa Sweeney 11-20-25)

Sweeney said that the Proceeds will directly support local patients and families through vital American Cancer Society programs, including nights at Hope Lodge during treatment and recovery, rides to medical appointments, and access to trained Cancer Specialists who provide 24/7 guidance and support.

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Delaware Opportunities reminds local residents that Food Pantries are available around the county, There are NO income guidelines to be eligible, More information is available at delawareopportunities.org.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-20-25

Commerce Chenango is having their Thanksgiving Luncheon today from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM at the Norwich Family YMCA, for Commerce Chenango members & the public, who have signed up. Participants are asked to bring donations that will go to area food pantries.

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Sidney Community Foundation and the Sidney Rotary are teaming up to host a seminar on Advanced Techniques in charitable gifting, including as part of estate planning. the seminar will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room at 6:30 PM this evening.

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This is an annual social engineering event to encourage Americans to stop tobacco smoking. The Great American Smoke-out challenges smokers to quit cigarettes for 24 hours with the hopes that this decision will continue forever. More information is available at cancer.org.