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State Senator Jim Seward was removed from a Ventilator over the weekend, after he had been in a medically induced Coma, while he has been treated at Albany Medical Center for the Corona Virus, his wife Cindy has been quarantined at home, also with the Coronavirus.  Senator Seward went through Cancer Treatments late last year.

State Senator Jim Seward's office announced today that the
Senator & his wife Cindy both tested positive for the Coronavirus.  Seward has displayed mild Symptoms and is expected
to be released from Albany Medical Center shortly, while Cindy Seward was
treated & released from Bassett Hospital and is recovering while
quarantined at home, both are expected to fully recover.

A benefit will be held September 29th for the family of Mike Constable of Sidney Center, who died recently from Pancreatic Cancer, Spokesperson Cindy Constable explains:

(Cindy Constable 9-11-18)

Those who would like to donate an item for the raffles, or for more information, call 369-7659.

State Senator Jim Seward announced $30,000 in state grant funding for the West Oneonta Volunteer Fire Department. The monies will be used to help with the cost of an omni-directional alert & voice mass notification system. The new equipment replaces an obsolete system which was over sixty years old.

Amanda Hellman of Vestal was sentenced in Broome County Court to 10 years in state prison for her role in the kidnapping of Shaleen and Kylea Fortner in April of 2015, from their foster home. Both girls were found at Hellman's residence in Vestal, their biological mother Cindy Fortner is accused of assisting Hellman with the kidnapping, she pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges & faces sentencing shortly.

State Senator Jim Seward is filing nearly 3,800 signatures on nominating petitions for re-election as state senator representing the 51st senatorial district. Seward once again filed for the Republican party nomination, the Independence party nod and the Conservative party designation. Seward also filed for the newly formed Reform party line. Seward was first elected to the state senate in 1986.

The Afton girl’s softball team will play in the state semi-finals Saturday in Queensbury, against Hamilton.  Crimson Knights Coach Cindy Bostelman comments:

(Cindy Bostelman 6-6-13)

The Afton Crimson Knights went 21-1 this season; their game against Hamilton will begin at 11:30 AM Saturday.

State Senator Jim Seward announced final legislative approval of a bill he sponsored to increase the amounts of allowable loans under the emergency services loan fund. The bill will adjust the loan rates available to account for inflation and help departments with equipment purchases and other necessary upgrades. The program is financed by repayments to the fund, budget authority and a 911 surcharge on wireless telephone calls. Those interested in the program may contact the Office of Fire Prevention and Control at 518-474-6746 or online at .