P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-9-26
Delaware County Public Health Services, in collaboration with local hospital partners, released of the 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan, Delaware County Public Health Program Manager Heather Warner explains:
(Heather Warner 1-9-26)
Warner said that nearly a third of the County residents are age 65 plus, A copy of the 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement program can be found at the Delaware County Public Health website delcony.us
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York is investing more than $68 million to assist nearly 1,300 low-to-moderate income households across the state. The grants awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) provide individuals and families, including older adults and veterans, financial support to make accessibility upgrades, complete emergency repairs, replace manufactured homes, and receive rental assistance, as well as down payment assistance when purchasing a first home, awards by Region and Housing Units Impacted for the Southern Tier includes $12,775,091 for 191 homes, A list of the awards can be found at hcr.ny.gov/funding-awards.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-9-26
State Police responded Thursday afternoon to a crash involving an Amish buggy and a pick-up truck on County Highway 13 in the town of Pittsfield. An investigation at the scene determined that a pick-up truck operated by 26 year old Thomas Aitken of Morris struck the horse and buggy traveling in the same direction on the shoulder of the roadway. The buggy was occupied by 4 children, A 12-year-old female of New Berlin suffered injuries and was transported to Bassett Hospital, 3 other children, were evaluated at the scene but were not transported. The horse sustained fatal injuries, Aitken did not report any injuries and was issued a citation.
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Broome County Area Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who has served the 123rd Assembly District for more than 20 years, will not seek re-election in November, Lupardo is set to finish out her term and leave the office at the end of 2026.
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The Fenimore Chamber Orchestra will present a free Family Concert at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 7, in the Ballroom of the Cooperstown Village Library on Main Street, as part of Cooperstown’s annual Winter Carnival. A full schedule of activities and additional information about the festival can be found at www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Otego, from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Otego Community Center at 5 River Street; Make an appointment with the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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