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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-1-21

Attorney General Letitia James declared her candidacy for governor on Friday; she will face current Governor Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary next year. James help to bring down former Governor Andrew Cuomo following an investigation by her department into sexual harassment claims made by several women against Cuomo.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-28-21

The Associated Press is reporting today that New York Attorney General Letitia James will announce her intentions to run for Governor. James's term as Attorney General led to the resignation of Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, a recent hypothetical Siena College poll among Democrats placed James a distant 2nd to current Governor Kathy Hochul, and slightly ahead of Andrew Cuomo.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care has announced that Helios Care of Oneonta, was awarded a “Silver” designation in the "Tipping Point Challenge". Alicia Fish of Helios Care told WCDO News that it is a high honor to be considered:

(Alicia Fish 10-28-21)

Helios won their award for its project: “Choices: Innovative In-Home Palliative Care Program for the Rural Under-served Population."

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-28-21

The State Attorney General's Office announced the indictment of Trooper Christopher Baldner, for 2nd degree Murder, 2nd degree Manslaughter and Reckless Endangerment. The indictment alleges that Trooper Baldner, while on patrol along the State Thruway in Ulster County in December, used his police vehicle to ram a car occupied by the Goods family, causing the car to flip over, resulting in the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods. Additionally, the indictment alleges that, in September of 2019, Baldner similarly endangered the lives of 3 passengers by using his police vehicle to ram their car. Baldner was arraigned and was remanded, Baldner a bail hearing will be held today.

A new Marist Poll shows that Governor Kathy Hochul enjoys a 55% favorable response from those who responded to a poll conducted October 4th through the 7th.   56% say she is a “good leader” for the state. When Democrats were polled about the potential primary field in 2022 for the race for Governor, Hochul tops other possible candidates like Attorney General Letitia James, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo by double-digit margins.

The City of Oneonta held a ribbon cutting for a new fenced in Dog Park in Neahwa Park Tuesday.  The park is split into 2 areas, one for big dog & another for small dogs.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-13-21

New York Attorney General Letitia James will continue her 'HealNY' tour by visiting Binghamton and Ithaca today, and making two announcements regarding support to New York families and communities impacted by the opioid crisis.  James will first be at Binghamton General Hospital at 11:00 AM where she will be joined by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar & other local leaders.

State Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into Governor Cuomo’s alleged use of state resources in relation to his recent book, a chronicle of the state’s battle against coronavirus for which the governor received a seven-figure advance.  Attorney General James received a referral on the matter from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, after published reports suggested that The Governor's junior staff members and senior aides worked on “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-20-21

Governor Cuomo announced the submission of 36 vetoes from the Enacted State Budget.  The vetoes include various appropriations pertaining to local assistance, and capital projects, 12 appropriations are fully expended, and 6 additional appropriations have minimal spending authority remaining. 13 appropriations are vetoed on constitutional grounds, 4 appropriations are duplicative of other re-appropriations for the same purpose, and one appropriation was previously vetoed.

The next General Membership Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held at the back of Bob's Diner @ 7:30 am today, Members are encouraged to attend.