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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-3-14
Constitution Pipeline Company announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an order approving construction of its proposed pipeline to increase natural gas supply to New York and New England markets, subject to certain conditions that will ensure the protection of natural resources. The 124-mile Pipeline will travel from Pennsylvania, through Broome, Chenango, Delaware and into Schoharie County, construction will begin as early as the first-quarter next year. Studies indicate that the environmental impacts would be to less than significant levels with the implementation of proposed mitigation measures by the company and FERC.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state would convene a summit of agricultural, food, and distribution leaders to brainstorm ways to sell more upstate produce in New York City this Thursday in Manhattan. Currently, locally grown produce has remained as only a small percentage of the overall food sales in the state, in spite of Agriculture being the state’s largest industry. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy will chair tomorrow’s summit.
Oneonta Police have arrested 29-year-old Adam Egal of Oneonta on burglary & petty larceny charges. Egal is accused if breaking into a dorm at Hartwick College over the Thanksgiving break, staying there illegally for 3 days & stealing alcoholic beverages & cash.
Governor Cuomo announced the first round of businesses certified as New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. The 21 newly certified businesses cover a range of goods and services including construction services, financial services and a variety of commodities. The designation makes each business eligible to participate in contracting opportunities with the State. More information & applications are available by calling (844) 579-7570 or emailing veteransdevelopment@ogs.ny.gov.
The Southern Tier Independence Center is offering help to those looking to enroll in the next round for the Affordable Care Act. Center spokesman Chad Eldred said that there are many misconceptions about what the law means:
(Chad Eldred 12-3-14)
Those who would like more information about the Center can call 724-2111 or log on at stic-cil.org. The deadline to file in this round is Febraury 15th.
Congressmen Chris Gibson is calling on Governor Cuomo to sign into law the Lyme disease bill that passed the State Legislature this year. The Patients’ Rights/Doctor Protection Bill provides that physicians who treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases according to medical standards should not be subjected to investigations of their medical licenses by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Cuomo has not indicated if he will sign the bill.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the $5 billion dollars in extra money New York is reaping from the bank settlements should not be viewed as a surplus, and should not be spent as though there will be more money coming in the future. DiNapoli said it should not be used for recurring expenses, like tax cuts or increased school aid. According to projections, the state still has a structural deficit of nearly $2 billion dollars for the upcoming budget year. Cuomo and legislative leaders have said they want the $5 billion dollars to be kept separate from the budget and placed in an infrastructure fund.
The State Department of Taxation and Finance launched the continuing education component of New York’s regulations to protect consumers who hire tax preparers. The training program builds on the first phase of the regulations - tax preparer registration, which began in 2010. Each year, about 70% of tax returns are completed and filed by paid tax preparers. The training program will ensure that those who prepare taxes for others are adequately trained. For more information go to tax.ny.gov
Governor Cuomo announced that the state would convene a summit of agricultural, food, and distribution leaders to brainstorm ways to sell more upstate produce in New York City this Thursday in Manhattan. Currently, locally grown produce has remained as only a small percentage of the overall food sales in the state, in spite of Agriculture being the state’s largest industry. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy will chair tomorrow’s summit.
Oneonta Police have arrested 29-year-old Adam Egal of Oneonta on burglary & petty larceny charges. Egal is accused if breaking into a dorm at Hartwick College over the Thanksgiving break, staying there illegally for 3 days & stealing alcoholic beverages & cash.
Governor Cuomo announced the first round of businesses certified as New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. The 21 newly certified businesses cover a range of goods and services including construction services, financial services and a variety of commodities. The designation makes each business eligible to participate in contracting opportunities with the State. More information & applications are available by calling (844) 579-7570 or emailing veteransdevelopment@ogs.ny.gov.
The Southern Tier Independence Center is offering help to those looking to enroll in the next round for the Affordable Care Act. Center spokesman Chad Eldred said that there are many misconceptions about what the law means:
(Chad Eldred 12-3-14)
Those who would like more information about the Center can call 724-2111 or log on at stic-cil.org. The deadline to file in this round is Febraury 15th.
Congressmen Chris Gibson is calling on Governor Cuomo to sign into law the Lyme disease bill that passed the State Legislature this year. The Patients’ Rights/Doctor Protection Bill provides that physicians who treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases according to medical standards should not be subjected to investigations of their medical licenses by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Cuomo has not indicated if he will sign the bill.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the $5 billion dollars in extra money New York is reaping from the bank settlements should not be viewed as a surplus, and should not be spent as though there will be more money coming in the future. DiNapoli said it should not be used for recurring expenses, like tax cuts or increased school aid. According to projections, the state still has a structural deficit of nearly $2 billion dollars for the upcoming budget year. Cuomo and legislative leaders have said they want the $5 billion dollars to be kept separate from the budget and placed in an infrastructure fund.
The State Department of Taxation and Finance launched the continuing education component of New York’s regulations to protect consumers who hire tax preparers. The training program builds on the first phase of the regulations - tax preparer registration, which began in 2010. Each year, about 70% of tax returns are completed and filed by paid tax preparers. The training program will ensure that those who prepare taxes for others are adequately trained. For more information go to tax.ny.gov
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-5-14
The results are in from yesterday’s elections. In statewide races, Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Attorney General's Eric Schneiderman & State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli win re-election by healthy margins, and all 3 state propositions pass. In the 19th Congressional District Incumbent Chris Gibson is re-elected, in the 52nd State Senate district, Incumbent Tom Libous is the winner, in 121st Assembly District, incumbent Bill Magee wins again, & Broome County Sheriff David Harder is re-elected.
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In local races, for the Sidney Town Board, Republican Jody Proffitt defeats Loddie Marsh by a small margin, in Oneonta, Patricia Kent wins re-election to the town board by a large margin, in Franklin, Republicans Donald Smith and Lisa Huyck win 2seats on the town council
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ganesh Ramsaran for 2nd degree Bribery; he is accused of offering a Chenango County Corrections Officer of $100,000 to aid in his escape from the Correctional Facility. Ramsaran was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000,000 Dollars Cash Bail or $2,500,000 Property Bond, he’ll return to the Town of Norwich Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing with additional charges possible.
The State DEC amended its Chronic Wasting Disease regulation, to prohibit people from importing into New York certain parts of white-tailed deer, elk or moose taken in the state of Ohio. In late October, the Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a white-tailed deer, 1 has also been confirmed in Pennsylvania. Hunters who plan to hunt white-tailed deer, elk or moose in Ohio or Pennsylvania must remove the brain, eyes, spinal cord, tonsils, intestinal tract, spleen and lymph nodes before returning to New York with a deer, more information is available at dec.ny.gov.
NYSEG will inspect natural gas transmission rights of way in the Oneonta region this week. The inspections will be done by helicopter, enabling company officials to spot & correct vegetation & encroachment issues that could hinder repair crews. The helicopter inspections will occur today & tomorrow.
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In local races, for the Sidney Town Board, Republican Jody Proffitt defeats Loddie Marsh by a small margin, in Oneonta, Patricia Kent wins re-election to the town board by a large margin, in Franklin, Republicans Donald Smith and Lisa Huyck win 2seats on the town council
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ganesh Ramsaran for 2nd degree Bribery; he is accused of offering a Chenango County Corrections Officer of $100,000 to aid in his escape from the Correctional Facility. Ramsaran was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000,000 Dollars Cash Bail or $2,500,000 Property Bond, he’ll return to the Town of Norwich Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing with additional charges possible.
The State DEC amended its Chronic Wasting Disease regulation, to prohibit people from importing into New York certain parts of white-tailed deer, elk or moose taken in the state of Ohio. In late October, the Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a white-tailed deer, 1 has also been confirmed in Pennsylvania. Hunters who plan to hunt white-tailed deer, elk or moose in Ohio or Pennsylvania must remove the brain, eyes, spinal cord, tonsils, intestinal tract, spleen and lymph nodes before returning to New York with a deer, more information is available at dec.ny.gov.
NYSEG will inspect natural gas transmission rights of way in the Oneonta region this week. The inspections will be done by helicopter, enabling company officials to spot & correct vegetation & encroachment issues that could hinder repair crews. The helicopter inspections will occur today & tomorrow.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-18-14
State Police responded to the report of a car & motorcycle accident in Apalachin Sunday at 1:40 PM at State Route 434 and Pennsylvania Avenue. State Police Investigators report that a Buick operated by 71 year old DONALD ULMER Sr. of Little Meadows, Pennsylvania turned left in front of an oncoming motorcycle operated by 43 year old AUBURN LYONS of South Gibson, Pennsylvania. Lyons was pronounced dead at the scene, an autopsy is scheduled to be performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton today, the Investigation is continuing.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Casey McKlveen of Latrobe Pennsylvania Saturday for 2nd degree Rape & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. McKlveen is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a female less than 15 years of age. He was arraigned in the Town of Delhi court, and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $25,000 cash bail.
Catholic Charities of Chenango County will hold their annual “Bands Brews & Barbecue” event on September 20th at the Chenango county Fairgrounds in Norwich, Executive Director Robin Beckwith explains:
(Robin Beckwith 8-18-14)
Local breweries, barbecue based business and area musicians such as the Beadle Brothers and Kaitlyn Jackson will be at the event.
Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses on Friday September 12th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Meadows Office Complex County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Small businesses that qualify will receive a subsidy of $50 for cost associated with collection from the County. Registration is mandatory at 547-4225 during normal business hours through Labor Day, and then and Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 pm beginning September 2nd.
Delaware County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in the Village of Franklin. 22-year-old Brooke Ketchum of Bainbridge was arrested for Driving while Intoxicated, unsafe start and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Ketchum is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
The Bainbridge Village Board will hold a work session this afternoon at 5:00 PM, to discuss the comprehensive plan. The board will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, both meetings will be held at the village offices at 33 West Main Street, and both will be open to the public.
New York will send 2 tax-rebate checks next month: a $350 check for families with children and then a check to refund residents for this year's growth in school property taxes. In 2013, Cuomo and Legislature agreed to provide the $350 checks to residents with children under 17 as of 2012 and with incomes between $40,000 and $300,000. This year, residents will receive the $350 checks in the mail. In 2015 and 2016, the money will come as credits when people file their state income taxes.
Fruits, veggies and whole grains will fill the plates of all the students who choose to buy their lunch in the cafeteria this school year. The changes are being made to comply with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. They include whole grains as the primary ingredient in all grain products, one cup of fruit at breakfast, more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and protein foods. For more details on the new regulations, visit usda.gov.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Casey McKlveen of Latrobe Pennsylvania Saturday for 2nd degree Rape & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. McKlveen is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a female less than 15 years of age. He was arraigned in the Town of Delhi court, and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $25,000 cash bail.
Catholic Charities of Chenango County will hold their annual “Bands Brews & Barbecue” event on September 20th at the Chenango county Fairgrounds in Norwich, Executive Director Robin Beckwith explains:
(Robin Beckwith 8-18-14)
Local breweries, barbecue based business and area musicians such as the Beadle Brothers and Kaitlyn Jackson will be at the event.
Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses on Friday September 12th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Meadows Office Complex County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Small businesses that qualify will receive a subsidy of $50 for cost associated with collection from the County. Registration is mandatory at 547-4225 during normal business hours through Labor Day, and then and Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 pm beginning September 2nd.
Delaware County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in the Village of Franklin. 22-year-old Brooke Ketchum of Bainbridge was arrested for Driving while Intoxicated, unsafe start and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Ketchum is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
The Bainbridge Village Board will hold a work session this afternoon at 5:00 PM, to discuss the comprehensive plan. The board will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, both meetings will be held at the village offices at 33 West Main Street, and both will be open to the public.
New York will send 2 tax-rebate checks next month: a $350 check for families with children and then a check to refund residents for this year's growth in school property taxes. In 2013, Cuomo and Legislature agreed to provide the $350 checks to residents with children under 17 as of 2012 and with incomes between $40,000 and $300,000. This year, residents will receive the $350 checks in the mail. In 2015 and 2016, the money will come as credits when people file their state income taxes.
Fruits, veggies and whole grains will fill the plates of all the students who choose to buy their lunch in the cafeteria this school year. The changes are being made to comply with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. They include whole grains as the primary ingredient in all grain products, one cup of fruit at breakfast, more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and protein foods. For more details on the new regulations, visit usda.gov.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-4-14
Governor Cuomo noted the importance of the state’s dairy industry, with June being celebrated as “Dairy Month”. Dairy accounts for ½ of the state's total agricultural income, New York is the 3rd leading producer of milk in the country and also the is now the largest producer of yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese. New York is a net supplier of milk to the Northeast region, with 2.8 billion pounds of milk shipped from farms to out of state plants in New England, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; the state has also experienced a 16.4% increase in dairy-related employment from 2010 to 2013.
Mergers of school sports program will be implemented soon, for the Harpursville, Afton & for one sport, Bainbridge Guilford School. Harpursville Athletic Director Dave Groover told WCDO news about the sports mergers:
(Dave Groover 6-4-14)
Groover said that the school fell short in some of the sports in terms of the number of students participating, so merging those teams made sense. Groover said that cost cutting also factored into the decision. The changes will begin with Fall sports.
State police have arrested a Gilbertville man on felony weapons charges. 46-year-old Edward McCarthy was charged with 3rd & 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. McCarthy was charged after a state police investigation into stolen property in the town of Butternuts Monday.
Otsego county sheriff’s department arrested 27 year old Justin Quakenbush on 3 counts of 2nd degree attempted assault, 1st degree promoting prison contraband, & 3rd degree menacing, following attempted attacks against Otsego county corrections officer, in the Otsego county jail. Quakenbush was being held in the county jail on separates charges, he had his bail increased to $5000 bail at arraignment in town of Middlefield court, he could face an additional 19 years in jail if convicted on all of the latest charges.
Congressman Chris Gibson is calling on federal regulators to make changes to the Delaware River Basin Flexible Flow Management Plan to better protect Upstate New Yorkers from flooding. Last week the Delaware River Basin Decree Parties extended the current Flexible Flow Management Plan for another year, delaying the implementation of measures to mitigate flooding in surrounding communities. Gibson said that releases from the Cannonsville, Neversink, and Pepacton reservoirs are regulated by a 1954 United States Supreme Court decision, where New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York City must agree on changes to the management of the Delaware River Basin.
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood this summer. It's part of the Red Cross 100 Days of Summer Campaign. It encourages people to give blood to those in need. Organizers said one pint of blood can save up to three lives. In New York State, 1,200 units of blood are needed each day just to keep up with hospital needs. To find the schedule of local blood drives, go to redcross.org.
Governor Cuomo announced a wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the matchup between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final. If the Rangers win, Governor Brown will send Governor Cuomo the book “California: A History” by Kevin Starr and Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Cakes. If the Kings win, Governor Cuomo will send Governor Brown: A Taste NY Gift Basket, featuring products from businesses across the state, and a commemorative hockey puck from the 2013 "Hat Trick" of three on-time budgets in a row. Game one is tonight in Los Angeles.
Mergers of school sports program will be implemented soon, for the Harpursville, Afton & for one sport, Bainbridge Guilford School. Harpursville Athletic Director Dave Groover told WCDO news about the sports mergers:
(Dave Groover 6-4-14)
Groover said that the school fell short in some of the sports in terms of the number of students participating, so merging those teams made sense. Groover said that cost cutting also factored into the decision. The changes will begin with Fall sports.
State police have arrested a Gilbertville man on felony weapons charges. 46-year-old Edward McCarthy was charged with 3rd & 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. McCarthy was charged after a state police investigation into stolen property in the town of Butternuts Monday.
Otsego county sheriff’s department arrested 27 year old Justin Quakenbush on 3 counts of 2nd degree attempted assault, 1st degree promoting prison contraband, & 3rd degree menacing, following attempted attacks against Otsego county corrections officer, in the Otsego county jail. Quakenbush was being held in the county jail on separates charges, he had his bail increased to $5000 bail at arraignment in town of Middlefield court, he could face an additional 19 years in jail if convicted on all of the latest charges.
Congressman Chris Gibson is calling on federal regulators to make changes to the Delaware River Basin Flexible Flow Management Plan to better protect Upstate New Yorkers from flooding. Last week the Delaware River Basin Decree Parties extended the current Flexible Flow Management Plan for another year, delaying the implementation of measures to mitigate flooding in surrounding communities. Gibson said that releases from the Cannonsville, Neversink, and Pepacton reservoirs are regulated by a 1954 United States Supreme Court decision, where New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York City must agree on changes to the management of the Delaware River Basin.
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood this summer. It's part of the Red Cross 100 Days of Summer Campaign. It encourages people to give blood to those in need. Organizers said one pint of blood can save up to three lives. In New York State, 1,200 units of blood are needed each day just to keep up with hospital needs. To find the schedule of local blood drives, go to redcross.org.
Governor Cuomo announced a wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the matchup between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final. If the Rangers win, Governor Brown will send Governor Cuomo the book “California: A History” by Kevin Starr and Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Cakes. If the Kings win, Governor Cuomo will send Governor Brown: A Taste NY Gift Basket, featuring products from businesses across the state, and a commemorative hockey puck from the 2013 "Hat Trick" of three on-time budgets in a row. Game one is tonight in Los Angeles.
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WCDO News — Friday 3-7-14
Governor Cuomo is maintaining a strong lead over potential challengers despite a sharp drop in his job approval rating among voters according to a new poll released Thursday. The NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist Poll has Cuomo leading just-announced Republican candidate Rob Astorino by a 65% to 25% margin. The poll shows a 10 point drop in the percentage of voters who believe Cuomo is doing a good or excellent job, dropping to 42%, the decline attributed to minority voters & upstate voters. The poll surveyed 658 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.
The state Assembly passed a bill this week that would delay portions of the Common Core education standards. The bill would prevent schools from using Common Core-based test scores on staff evaluations for 2 years and prevents schools from using scores to decide whether a student will advance to the next grade. The bill was sent to the state Senate where there is no sponsor on a companion bill.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced that the House of Representatives passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. Congressman Gibson stated that the bill permanently removes the home sale/new policy rate increase trigger for primary residences, Reinstates grandfathered rates by decoupling rate increases from FEMA remapping & Ensures greater solvency of the program by authorizing a $25 annual fee on residential policies and $250 on business/ non-primary residence policies, with the revenue placed in a reserve fund.
Firefighters from New York & Pennsylvania battled a blaze at 247 Grange Hall Road in the Town of Windsor early this morning. Fire fighters from Windsor, Kirkwood, as well as Hallstead and Susquehanna Pennsylvania battled the blaze, the cabin was a total loss and the cause of the fire in under investigation by Broome County fire investigators, no injuries were reported.
The state Senate approved legislation to hold criminals responsible for the environmental damage occurring during their crimes. Sponsors said current criminal mischief statutes don’t address environmental devastation, so the bill would make crimes that result in large-scale environmental damage, a class C felony. The bill follows an incident in western New York in which criminals, who broke into an electrical transformer to steal copper, caused an oil spill that resulted in $1 million worth of environmental damage. The bill was sent to the Assembly.
The state Assembly passed a package of bills to increase access to childcare and establish paid family (/l%20) leave. The measures include increased funding for childcare by nearly $400 million over the next four years and a one-time investment (/l%20) of $11 million for childcare subsidies. Another bill would require employers to provide a paid family leave insurance policy for employees, which would be partially funded through an initial weekly employee contribution of up to 45 cents. The bill moves to the senate for consideration.
Daylight savings time means that clocks will be moved forward 1 hour, officially at 2:00 AM this coming Sunday morning, make sure to move your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.
The Oneonta Farmers' Market is currently accepting applications from local farmers and artisans at their open-air Saturday market, located in downtown Oneonta. Applications are available at OneontaFarmersMarket.com. The Application deadline is March 15th; more information is available at 437-0158. The Oneonta Farmers' Market is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm in the Main Street Garage Walkway.
The state Assembly passed a bill this week that would delay portions of the Common Core education standards. The bill would prevent schools from using Common Core-based test scores on staff evaluations for 2 years and prevents schools from using scores to decide whether a student will advance to the next grade. The bill was sent to the state Senate where there is no sponsor on a companion bill.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced that the House of Representatives passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. Congressman Gibson stated that the bill permanently removes the home sale/new policy rate increase trigger for primary residences, Reinstates grandfathered rates by decoupling rate increases from FEMA remapping & Ensures greater solvency of the program by authorizing a $25 annual fee on residential policies and $250 on business/ non-primary residence policies, with the revenue placed in a reserve fund.
Firefighters from New York & Pennsylvania battled a blaze at 247 Grange Hall Road in the Town of Windsor early this morning. Fire fighters from Windsor, Kirkwood, as well as Hallstead and Susquehanna Pennsylvania battled the blaze, the cabin was a total loss and the cause of the fire in under investigation by Broome County fire investigators, no injuries were reported.
The state Senate approved legislation to hold criminals responsible for the environmental damage occurring during their crimes. Sponsors said current criminal mischief statutes don’t address environmental devastation, so the bill would make crimes that result in large-scale environmental damage, a class C felony. The bill follows an incident in western New York in which criminals, who broke into an electrical transformer to steal copper, caused an oil spill that resulted in $1 million worth of environmental damage. The bill was sent to the Assembly.
The state Assembly passed a package of bills to increase access to childcare and establish paid family (/l%20) leave. The measures include increased funding for childcare by nearly $400 million over the next four years and a one-time investment (/l%20) of $11 million for childcare subsidies. Another bill would require employers to provide a paid family leave insurance policy for employees, which would be partially funded through an initial weekly employee contribution of up to 45 cents. The bill moves to the senate for consideration.
Daylight savings time means that clocks will be moved forward 1 hour, officially at 2:00 AM this coming Sunday morning, make sure to move your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.
The Oneonta Farmers' Market is currently accepting applications from local farmers and artisans at their open-air Saturday market, located in downtown Oneonta. Applications are available at OneontaFarmersMarket.com. The Application deadline is March 15th; more information is available at 437-0158. The Oneonta Farmers' Market is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm in the Main Street Garage Walkway.