The battle lines have been drawn this year between Governor Cuomo, the Legislature & the New York state teacher’s union, over edcuation reforms. Governor Cuomo said last month that the teachers evaluation enacted last year, was a joke; (Cuomo 2-16-15) … Continue reading
About 250 people attended the annual Delaware County Fair board dinner Saturday in Walton. State senator John Bonacic said that the Legislature is working on legislation to encourage younger people to go into agriculture: (Bonacic 2-2-15) Delaware County Fair board … Continue reading
Officials at the Utica School of commerce announced that the vast majority of classes at the Oneonta Branch and Sidney Site would be suspended for the Spring Semester. All current students and re-entering students will be able to continue their … Continue reading
An Otsego County man, charged with shooting his father, was sentenced yesterday. Michael Buck pleaded guilty to 1st degree manslaughter in June, for the fatal shooting of his 64-year old father, Joe Buck. Buck attempted to withdraw his plea earlier … Continue reading
State Police said more than 20,000 tickets were issued from August 6th through August 12th as part of its “Speed Week” campaign. 10,000 tickets were issued for speeding, 200 tickets for texting while driving, 550 for cell phone use, 200 … Continue reading
State Police announced that 6 year old Delila Miller & 12 year old Fannie Miller kidnapped in St. Lawrence County, have been found unharmed after being dropped off at a house in Richville Thursday. The 2 Amish girls were abducted … Continue reading
A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute found that Governor Cuomo still holds a 32-point lead over Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Astorino. The survey found 58% of likely voters choosing Cuomo and only 26% were choosing Astorino. Only … Continue reading
The State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit conducted a 72 hour road check at four locations along I-86 & State Route 17 last week. 795 inspections were conducted, 1,341 violations discovered and 167 vehicles taken off the road for safety … Continue reading