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The Commerce Chenango Board of Directors announced that Kerri Green is no longer part of the organization, after serving as the President & CEO since 2019, the Board announced that a search for a new President & CEO is underway. Commerce Chenango Members can contact Katie Olson, Director of Membership & Programs, at (607) 334-1402 or by email at kolson@chenangony.org.

Governor Hochul signed a bill by State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, to rename a portion of State Route 17C after Officer David “DW” Smith. Officer Smith was shot and killed responding to a disturbance in 2014, he served in the Johnson City Police Department for 18 years.

Legislation co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell, is elevating care standards at animal shelters and animal rescue organizations in New York State. The new legislation will require shelters to pass state inspections, to be administered under the division of Agriculture and Markets. Violations could result in denial, revocation, suspension or refusal of license renewal as well as possible fines of between $100 and $1,000 per violation. The new standards take effect in 2025.