P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-21-25
The State Police Academy Graduation, will be held tomorrow in Albany at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The State Police will recognize 238 new Troopers who have successfully completed the 217th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The graduation ceremony will honor the perseverance, professionalism, and dedication of the new Troopers as they join the ranks at Troops across the state.
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The United Way of Mid Rural New York, is using the “Alice” initiative, as part of their annual recruitment campaign this year, United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 10-21-25)
Monaco said that the campaign will run through December 31st, the money raised will stay in each of the 4 local counties that they serve. More information is available at uwmrny.org.
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Otsego County Food Banks, Food Pantries or other Not for Profit organizations that assist with food insecurity issues have until this Friday to apply for a Grant to assist their mission, Executive Director Jeff Katz of the Community Foundation of Otsego County Explains:
(Jeff Katz 10-21-25)
More information is available at cfotsego.org.
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Commerce Chenango will host their “Breakfast with a Banker” program tomorrow at 8:30 at their new facility at 19 East Main Street in Norwich. More information is available at commercechenango.com.
21 year Skylar Clement was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision, for attempted murder and assault, in Otsego County Court Monday. Clement struck a person with his car, at about 40 miles an hour, in July 2024 in the Town of Butternuts, causing serious damage to the victim’s leg, Clement left the scene, State Police located him & took him into custody. The incident caused serious damage to the victim’s leg.
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The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, from 10 am. to 2 pm. local time. The event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, which partners with thousands of local law enforcement agencies nationwide to set up collection sites. The event provides a safe, convenient, and anonymous way for the public to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Contact your local law enforcement agencies to see if they are participating this year at DEATakeBack.com
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