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WCDO News — Friday 8-30-19
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has found that New
York waived its water quality authority for Williams' Constitution Pipeline,
giving new life to a natural gas project stalled since April 2016 when the
state DEC denied a permit. Federal
regulators have cleared the way for the Constitution pipeline project to move
forward, if the company still plans to do so.
The original plans called for the pipeline to run from Pennsylvania
through the Susquehanna River Valley to the Capital Region, Williams Partners
appealed to federal courts after New York rejected a water quality permit over
concerns for 250 streams. The project still needs a permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation closing the legal
loophole that allows creditors to use New York courts to secure confessions of
judgment and seize the assets of borrowers for cases where the borrower has no
connection to New York. Prior to this new law, creditors were able to exploit
New York laws to freeze and seize a borrower's assets by obtaining a judgment
entered in a court far from where the contested agreement was executed, making
it difficult for a borrower to legally contest the unfair penalty.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for No
Further Action at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue at dec.ny.gov
until September 20th. The DEC has also
scheduled a public meeting on September 4th at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center
to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
A recent audit of the Village of Bainbridge found only 1
issue to be cleared up, after the village had spent over $4,000 at Barnard's
Hometown Hardware, while owner Erik Barnard was serving as a Village Trustee. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 8-30-19)
Mayor Wade said that Barnard submitted his resignation in
July, & that there was no intentional wrongdoing, and he hoped that Barnard
may revisit public service in the future.
The State Division of Budget
announced today that they are approving the State Board of Elections’ plan to
distribute $10 million to county governments to support early voting
implementation. The State Budget
allocated $24.7 million for assistance with implementing a series of election
law reforms, including early voting. The State Board of Election’s Aid to
Localities Plan can be viewed at nysac.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for
road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be
suspended now until Tuesday, at 6:00 AM, to accommodate travelers during the
busy Labor Day weekend. Governor Cuomo
is urging motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law & that state and
local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Monday.
11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in
Oneonta will be held today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & tomorrow from 3:00 to
9:00 PM. The event features live music,
vendors, entertainment, food, & Balloon Launches beginning at 6:00 pm. More information is available at 432-2941.
Tuffy's Place Feline Sanctuary off Route 41 North of Afton
is holding a Picnic fundraiser Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Local vendors
will participate, visitors can tour Tuffy's Place, 100% of raffle proceeds and
food sales will benefit Tuffy's Place. More
information is available at TuffysPlace.org or at 821-3643.
The West Kortright Centre presents its 14th Annual West
Kortright Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM; Admission to this event
is by pay-what-you-can donation.
Scheduled activities include live music under the big tent, a rummage
sale and silent auction, directions & additional information is available
at westkc.org.
York waived its water quality authority for Williams' Constitution Pipeline,
giving new life to a natural gas project stalled since April 2016 when the
state DEC denied a permit. Federal
regulators have cleared the way for the Constitution pipeline project to move
forward, if the company still plans to do so.
The original plans called for the pipeline to run from Pennsylvania
through the Susquehanna River Valley to the Capital Region, Williams Partners
appealed to federal courts after New York rejected a water quality permit over
concerns for 250 streams. The project still needs a permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation closing the legal
loophole that allows creditors to use New York courts to secure confessions of
judgment and seize the assets of borrowers for cases where the borrower has no
connection to New York. Prior to this new law, creditors were able to exploit
New York laws to freeze and seize a borrower's assets by obtaining a judgment
entered in a court far from where the contested agreement was executed, making
it difficult for a borrower to legally contest the unfair penalty.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for No
Further Action at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue at dec.ny.gov
until September 20th. The DEC has also
scheduled a public meeting on September 4th at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center
to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
A recent audit of the Village of Bainbridge found only 1
issue to be cleared up, after the village had spent over $4,000 at Barnard's
Hometown Hardware, while owner Erik Barnard was serving as a Village Trustee. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 8-30-19)
Mayor Wade said that Barnard submitted his resignation in
July, & that there was no intentional wrongdoing, and he hoped that Barnard
may revisit public service in the future.
The State Division of Budget
announced today that they are approving the State Board of Elections’ plan to
distribute $10 million to county governments to support early voting
implementation. The State Budget
allocated $24.7 million for assistance with implementing a series of election
law reforms, including early voting. The State Board of Election’s Aid to
Localities Plan can be viewed at nysac.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for
road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be
suspended now until Tuesday, at 6:00 AM, to accommodate travelers during the
busy Labor Day weekend. Governor Cuomo
is urging motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law & that state and
local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Monday.
11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in
Oneonta will be held today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & tomorrow from 3:00 to
9:00 PM. The event features live music,
vendors, entertainment, food, & Balloon Launches beginning at 6:00 pm. More information is available at 432-2941.
Tuffy's Place Feline Sanctuary off Route 41 North of Afton
is holding a Picnic fundraiser Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Local vendors
will participate, visitors can tour Tuffy's Place, 100% of raffle proceeds and
food sales will benefit Tuffy's Place. More
information is available at TuffysPlace.org or at 821-3643.
The West Kortright Centre presents its 14th Annual West
Kortright Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM; Admission to this event
is by pay-what-you-can donation.
Scheduled activities include live music under the big tent, a rummage
sale and silent auction, directions & additional information is available
at westkc.org.