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Governor Cuomo announced a new series of aggressive enforcement actions to combat the illegal sale of K2 and other synthetic drugs. The Governor announced the State Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, in partnership with the New York State Police, will step up enforcement efforts to crack down on the illegal sale of K2. Additionally, the Governor will require that the State Liquor Authority and New York State Gaming Commission increase their oversight and enforcement efforts to revoke a store owner's liquor and lottery licenses if they are found to be illegally peddling K2. The latest action follows an incident in Brooklyn where about 3 dozen people become sick after using K2.

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older that are uninsured Friday. The Bassett mobile Screening Coach will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Family Planning of Oneonta, 37 Dietz Street in Oneonta. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.

Friday through Sunday, Hartwick College in Oneonta will celebrate True Blue Weekend 2015. The weekend opens Friday with the Hartwick Golf Classic at the Oneonta Country Club, the True Blue Kickoff Party; a Men's Soccer game on Elmore Field, Saturday includes the Golden Jubilee breakfast, and feature a series of tours and alumni presentations. A Pep Rally Parade and Varsity Football game, Sunday will feature the College's annual memorial gathering in the Shineman Chapel House, as well as a Legacy Family breakfast, more information on and the full schedule are available at HartwickAlumni.org/TrueBlue or 431-4064.

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand will introduce the Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference Act, to restore the contraceptive coverage requirement guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act, and protect coverage of other health services from employers who want to impose their beliefs on their employees by denying benefits. The legislation would ensure no boss can use their personal belief, to limit what health care services an employee has access to.

THE NBT BANK SUMMER FREE CONCERT SERIES, PRESENTED BY THE CHENANGO BLUES ASSOCIATION. WILL BE HELD IN EAST PARK IN NORWICH. THE CONCERT WILL BE THE 'CRIS JACOBS BAND' PERFORMING AT 7:00 PM.

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured today.  The Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be available today at the Price Chopper Parking Lot in Delhi from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.

Governor Cuomo announced that Brad Paisley will kick off the Grandstand concert series at the State Fair on Thursday, August 21st .  Tickets will go on sale at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29th

at the State Fair Box Office and through etix.com (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_xafOYAQqlZZ5AeFMP85KoTDgDC0nNff_g1Tvj1SN-6WnbWuDDQRsVQmoAfQJlxGeGkQ3LIPPPUz7p7_kbm9STVDHHD6lDh12vxjNpnctgyz5Cps1mQA_seYyodfyGpa30Alag6gcGx04BKqeoVkjghXNdH3TBWws0KTHmaakn8WuzTR2edjpwXMO6_ZgFux3XZi_JUMlFdSl_pLYuqXjlrkrFQ509xDigUYx5o2lY1nfcFq3zODBw==&c=PsFqXfKEwQihbkcFTss5SIIgEo0M_KrE_Wh_aFQVNWv7pxj615uftA==&ch=gmp5PBkqRBkOyZacA9XAdgPuBHPNqwAIMLRQZH6iUy8qiT2WYsQD1A==).

The “Oneonta area for public information” will be holding a 2nd forum in Oneonta tomorrow,  as parents, administrators & Teachers have concerns about a series of new programs & tests for students & teachers, that have been implemented over the last couple of years.  Danielle Boudet  is the Founder of the group:

(Danielle Boudet 1-17-14)

The forum will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at the Oneonta High School auditorium, and all  are welcome to attend.

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured.  Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be in Sidney on Wednesday, February 12th at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Price Chopper in Sidney.  appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.