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WCDO News — Thursday 11-12-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.
November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York's 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.
Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.
Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:
(Terry Potter 11-11-20)
Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.
Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.
Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .
Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.
The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:
(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)
Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.
50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.
November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York's 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.
Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.
Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:
(Terry Potter 11-11-20)
Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.
Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.
Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .
Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.
The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:
(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)
Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.
WCDO News — Monday 6-24-19
A State Trooper was injured Sunday night following a traffic
stop on Route 41 in Afton. The trooper
attempted to pull over a motorist, who did not comply and drove away until
crashing in the area of Loomis Road; he then took off on foot. The unidentified trooper caught up to the
suspect, the trooper received minor injuries following a scuffle, and the
driver of the car was bit by a police dog.
The driver was charged with driving while impaired by drugs, criminal
possession of a controlled substance & several other charges, more details
are expected to be released shortly.
Afton Firefighters responded this morning to a fire at 191
Hall Road. No one was home when the fire
broke out, Firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge & Harpursville assisted,
the home was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is under
investigation.
4 people were arrested following a drug rain on a house in
Binghamton Friday. Police seized
fentanyl, drug packaging materials & scales, at 48 Tompkins Street on the
city's South Side. Police arrested 62
year old Lydia Onishea, 34-year-old Danielle Thompson, 37-year-old Anthony
Criscitello on a variety of drug charges & 25-year-old Tanna Ulmer for
false personation, all 4 face court action shortly
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Richard Williams
of Downsville, Saturday for Menacing and criminal trespass, for allegedly
entering a residence illegally in the Town of Colchester and, after exiting,
menacing another person with a dangerous instrument. Williams was arraigned in
the Village of Walton Court and was released on his own recognizance. Williams
is scheduled to appear at Colchester Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Otsego County Department of Solid Waste & the Arc
Otsego ReUse Center announced the opening of a polystyrene recycling facility
now available to county residents. The
facility is located at the ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street in Oneonta. Material must be delivered in a clear plastic
bag directly to staff. Accepted items
include white meat trays, white cups, white take-out containers, egg cartons
& packaging used to protect electronics.
More information is available at 353–7831 or 547–4225.
The first week of the Sidney
Central school District’s 9th annual Summer Camps begins on July 8, with
registration closing July 1. This year
the District will offer the American Red Cross Babysitting Class for students
ages 11-15 on July 15th & 16th. Registration for all weeks and camps can be
found at sidneycsd.asapconnected.com.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael
Gincerowski Jr., of Port Crane for vehicular manslaughter, Leaving the scene of
an accident resulting in death, DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor
vehicle, following a hit and run accident Saturday night in the Town of Fenton
that killed 16-year-old Constance Mazzarese of Owego. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded
to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a bicycle on State
Route 369 in the Town of Fenton just after 10:00 PM Saturday night, the driver
of the SUV left the scene, a State Trooper located the vehicle, disabled, about
a mile north of the collision.
Gincerowski was located at a nearby residence and was taken into custody.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a skunk in the
town of Andes has tested positive for rabies.
The rabid skunk exposed 4 dogs and 1 person. The person exposed to the rabid skunk is
receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Two of the four dogs were up to
date on their rabies vaccinations and received boosters after the
exposure. Public Health is working with
the dog owner and Town of Andes officials to implement 6-month quarantine on
the 2 dogs that were not up to date on their rabies vaccinations. The remaining rabies 2019 rabies clinics can
be viewed at delawarecountypublichealth.com
Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds will return to the Chenango
County Fairgrounds on July 4th. Terry
Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 6-24-19)
Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The
Fairgrounds office, or at Brownpapertickets.com.
stop on Route 41 in Afton. The trooper
attempted to pull over a motorist, who did not comply and drove away until
crashing in the area of Loomis Road; he then took off on foot. The unidentified trooper caught up to the
suspect, the trooper received minor injuries following a scuffle, and the
driver of the car was bit by a police dog.
The driver was charged with driving while impaired by drugs, criminal
possession of a controlled substance & several other charges, more details
are expected to be released shortly.
Afton Firefighters responded this morning to a fire at 191
Hall Road. No one was home when the fire
broke out, Firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge & Harpursville assisted,
the home was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is under
investigation.
4 people were arrested following a drug rain on a house in
Binghamton Friday. Police seized
fentanyl, drug packaging materials & scales, at 48 Tompkins Street on the
city's South Side. Police arrested 62
year old Lydia Onishea, 34-year-old Danielle Thompson, 37-year-old Anthony
Criscitello on a variety of drug charges & 25-year-old Tanna Ulmer for
false personation, all 4 face court action shortly
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Richard Williams
of Downsville, Saturday for Menacing and criminal trespass, for allegedly
entering a residence illegally in the Town of Colchester and, after exiting,
menacing another person with a dangerous instrument. Williams was arraigned in
the Village of Walton Court and was released on his own recognizance. Williams
is scheduled to appear at Colchester Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Otsego County Department of Solid Waste & the Arc
Otsego ReUse Center announced the opening of a polystyrene recycling facility
now available to county residents. The
facility is located at the ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street in Oneonta. Material must be delivered in a clear plastic
bag directly to staff. Accepted items
include white meat trays, white cups, white take-out containers, egg cartons
& packaging used to protect electronics.
More information is available at 353–7831 or 547–4225.
The first week of the Sidney
Central school District’s 9th annual Summer Camps begins on July 8, with
registration closing July 1. This year
the District will offer the American Red Cross Babysitting Class for students
ages 11-15 on July 15th & 16th. Registration for all weeks and camps can be
found at sidneycsd.asapconnected.com.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael
Gincerowski Jr., of Port Crane for vehicular manslaughter, Leaving the scene of
an accident resulting in death, DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor
vehicle, following a hit and run accident Saturday night in the Town of Fenton
that killed 16-year-old Constance Mazzarese of Owego. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded
to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a bicycle on State
Route 369 in the Town of Fenton just after 10:00 PM Saturday night, the driver
of the SUV left the scene, a State Trooper located the vehicle, disabled, about
a mile north of the collision.
Gincerowski was located at a nearby residence and was taken into custody.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a skunk in the
town of Andes has tested positive for rabies.
The rabid skunk exposed 4 dogs and 1 person. The person exposed to the rabid skunk is
receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Two of the four dogs were up to
date on their rabies vaccinations and received boosters after the
exposure. Public Health is working with
the dog owner and Town of Andes officials to implement 6-month quarantine on
the 2 dogs that were not up to date on their rabies vaccinations. The remaining rabies 2019 rabies clinics can
be viewed at delawarecountypublichealth.com
Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds will return to the Chenango
County Fairgrounds on July 4th. Terry
Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 6-24-19)
Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The
Fairgrounds office, or at Brownpapertickets.com.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-21-14
Republicans in both houses of the legislature are urging the Assembly leadership to pass Brittany’s Law, to create a registry of violent felony offenders, similar to the sex offender registry created under Megan’s Law. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch supports the bill:
(Crouch 5-21-14)
Brittany’s Law has advanced in the Senate in each of the last 4 years, it is named after 12 year old Brittany Passalacqua who was murdered in 2009 in Geneva, by John Edward Brown, who was on parole after serving time for violently assaulting his infant daughter, Brittany’s family was unaware of his violent history.
All area school Budget votes and assorted propositions passed around the tri-County region yesterday. The state education department noted that 97% of district proposed budgets at or below the state’s property tax cap, and close to that percentage passed. Unadilla Valley Voters elected Victoria Gregory, Richard Potter and Kimberly Murray to school board, Oneonta District voters elected Amy Burnsworth and Daniel Buttermann to the school Board to 3-year terms.
Long time general Clinton canoe regatta participant Dave Price is being elected to the Regatta Hall of Fame on Saturday, for his contributions to the Clinton since the late 60’s. Price was asked if there was a moment along the way containing special memories:
(Dave Price 5-21-14)
Price has been a Regatta committee member and 2 time chairman, he helped initiate the famous “700-Mile Club” & he will be the Race starter in Cooperstown for the 37th time on Memorial Day.
State lawmakers & advocates for the disabled are pushing legislation to change the “Handicapped” sign picture and also remove the word “Handicapped” from those signs. Advocates claim the word is outdated & offensive; the new sign would portray a person in a wheelchair in motion. Bills have been introduced in the Assembly & the Senate, however its unclear if the proposal will be voted on before the end of the session in mid-June.
Former Governor David Paterson will take over as chairman of the state Democratic Party, as party leaders from across New York kick off their convention today on Long Island. Paterson became governor in 2008 when Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned following a prostitution scandal. Democrats will begin nominating their statewide ticket today; a new poll shows their candidates with commanding leads.
The state health department is releasing a “Youth Sexual Health Plan” to address HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy prevention. The health department said the plan is a guide to ensure that age-appropriate, medically accurate and unbiased sexual education programs are available to all youth. Goals include reducing teen pregnancy; providing HIV and STD screening through school-based centers; increasing access to contraception services; and promoting healthy and safe relationships and decision-making. The plan can be viewed at health.ny.gov
(Crouch 5-21-14)
Brittany’s Law has advanced in the Senate in each of the last 4 years, it is named after 12 year old Brittany Passalacqua who was murdered in 2009 in Geneva, by John Edward Brown, who was on parole after serving time for violently assaulting his infant daughter, Brittany’s family was unaware of his violent history.
All area school Budget votes and assorted propositions passed around the tri-County region yesterday. The state education department noted that 97% of district proposed budgets at or below the state’s property tax cap, and close to that percentage passed. Unadilla Valley Voters elected Victoria Gregory, Richard Potter and Kimberly Murray to school board, Oneonta District voters elected Amy Burnsworth and Daniel Buttermann to the school Board to 3-year terms.
Long time general Clinton canoe regatta participant Dave Price is being elected to the Regatta Hall of Fame on Saturday, for his contributions to the Clinton since the late 60’s. Price was asked if there was a moment along the way containing special memories:
(Dave Price 5-21-14)
Price has been a Regatta committee member and 2 time chairman, he helped initiate the famous “700-Mile Club” & he will be the Race starter in Cooperstown for the 37th time on Memorial Day.
State lawmakers & advocates for the disabled are pushing legislation to change the “Handicapped” sign picture and also remove the word “Handicapped” from those signs. Advocates claim the word is outdated & offensive; the new sign would portray a person in a wheelchair in motion. Bills have been introduced in the Assembly & the Senate, however its unclear if the proposal will be voted on before the end of the session in mid-June.
Former Governor David Paterson will take over as chairman of the state Democratic Party, as party leaders from across New York kick off their convention today on Long Island. Paterson became governor in 2008 when Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned following a prostitution scandal. Democrats will begin nominating their statewide ticket today; a new poll shows their candidates with commanding leads.
The state health department is releasing a “Youth Sexual Health Plan” to address HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy prevention. The health department said the plan is a guide to ensure that age-appropriate, medically accurate and unbiased sexual education programs are available to all youth. Goals include reducing teen pregnancy; providing HIV and STD screening through school-based centers; increasing access to contraception services; and promoting healthy and safe relationships and decision-making. The plan can be viewed at health.ny.gov
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-21-14
SCHOOL BUDGET VOTES 5-20-14
School Budget Votes May 2014:
Sidney Central School: Budget approved 186 to 58, Sidney Library Budget passed.
Walton Central School District: Budget approved 597 to 380
Deposit School Budget passed- 275 in favor, 100 Opposed, Voters approve of Bus Purchases & Land Acquisition.
Afton Central School District: Yes: 142 No: 64 Bus proposition also passed
Bainbridge-Guilford Budget - passed - Yes-205; No-94 Bus Proposition Passed.
Greene Central School District: Budget Votes: Yes: 181 No: 73
Unadilla Valley Voters approved budget, school bus & library budgets, elected Victoria Gregory, Richard Potter and Kimberly Murray to school board.
Norwich City School District: Budget approved 335 to 104
Oxford Academy Budget passed 201 to 59. Bus Purchase & Library Appropriation propositions passed. Board of Education Vote: Julie Gates -196, Eugene Rood 172.
Unatego Budget passed 161-59
Laurens budget vote was 163 Yes and 40 No. The bus passed 184 Yes and 17 No.
Gilbertsville Mount Upton Budget vote: Yes: 161 No: 52
Oneonta City School District: Yes: 657 No: 158, Amy Burnsworth and Daniel Buttermann were elected to school Board to 3-year terms.
Morris school Budget approved 145 to 53
Harpursville School District: Budget approved 169 to 66
Windsor School District budget approved 366 to 100
School Budget Votes May 2014:
Sidney Central School: Budget approved 186 to 58, Sidney Library Budget passed.
Walton Central School District: Budget approved 597 to 380
Deposit School Budget passed- 275 in favor, 100 Opposed, Voters approve of Bus Purchases & Land Acquisition.
Afton Central School District: Yes: 142 No: 64 Bus proposition also passed
Bainbridge-Guilford Budget - passed - Yes-205; No-94 Bus Proposition Passed.
Greene Central School District: Budget Votes: Yes: 181 No: 73
Unadilla Valley Voters approved budget, school bus & library budgets, elected Victoria Gregory, Richard Potter and Kimberly Murray to school board.
Norwich City School District: Budget approved 335 to 104
Oxford Academy Budget passed 201 to 59. Bus Purchase & Library Appropriation propositions passed. Board of Education Vote: Julie Gates -196, Eugene Rood 172.
Unatego Budget passed 161-59
Laurens budget vote was 163 Yes and 40 No. The bus passed 184 Yes and 17 No.
Gilbertsville Mount Upton Budget vote: Yes: 161 No: 52
Oneonta City School District: Yes: 657 No: 158, Amy Burnsworth and Daniel Buttermann were elected to school Board to 3-year terms.
Morris school Budget approved 145 to 53
Harpursville School District: Budget approved 169 to 66
Windsor School District budget approved 366 to 100
WCDO News — Friday 3-8-13
The 40th anniversary Oak Ridge Boys concert will coincide with the 100 anniversary of SUNY Delhi Saturday night. Terry Potter of Millennia entertainment comments:
(Terry Potter)
The show begins Saturday night at 7:00 PM at the Clark Athletic Center on the SUNY Delhi campus. More information is available at 746-4565.
The Unatego school district was forced to change tonight’s performance of the 15th annual student & faculty variety show to Friday march 15th at the junior senior high school in wells bridge. Tickets for tonight’s postponed show will be honored at tomorrow nights show or at the show on march 15th. Money raised is going to help 3 area families with large medical expenses.
A local broadband expansion project will receive state funds through the Connect NY Broadband Grant Program. The Otsego County Wireless Network project will get $558,940 to bring wireless broadband to the county’s 24 towns, 9 villages and the city of Oneonta. The connection will serve approximately 28,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 300 community anchor institution locations.
State Troopers arrested 49-year-old Donald MacKenzie of Smithville Flats for False Personation and 2nd degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Main Street in Whitney Point; MacKenzie was arraigned in the Town of Triangle Court and released on his own recognizance.
The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation raised over $132,000 during their recent annual campaign, the fundraising campaign along with planned giving and the annual golf tournament; the Foundation raised a total of $185,360. Last year's gift help renovate the interior of the old Medical Arts Building, Previous efforts helped to modernizing the in-patient and maternity units, purchased equipment for the Operating room and the Heart Center and purchased the vehicle to transport nursing home residents. More information about the foundation is available at uhs.net.
The Cooperstown Art Association will have their opening reception tonight with a new exhibit and the re-opening of the Artist Sales Gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Congressional Art Competition for Otsego County High School Students will be on display in Gallery A through March 29th. The Cooperstown Art Association galleries are located at 22 Main Street Cooperstown; more information is available at 547-9777 or at cooperstownart.com.
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and area Congressman Chris Gibson & the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance are hosting a forum at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City Monday to build support in the fight against tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. The event will be streamed live at 10:30 am Monday at tbdalliance.org and weill.cornell.edu/tickborne.
Members of the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a special meeting on this afternoon. The meeting will be held in the District Conference room at 5:30 PM to discuss a personnel issue.
(Terry Potter)
The show begins Saturday night at 7:00 PM at the Clark Athletic Center on the SUNY Delhi campus. More information is available at 746-4565.
The Unatego school district was forced to change tonight’s performance of the 15th annual student & faculty variety show to Friday march 15th at the junior senior high school in wells bridge. Tickets for tonight’s postponed show will be honored at tomorrow nights show or at the show on march 15th. Money raised is going to help 3 area families with large medical expenses.
A local broadband expansion project will receive state funds through the Connect NY Broadband Grant Program. The Otsego County Wireless Network project will get $558,940 to bring wireless broadband to the county’s 24 towns, 9 villages and the city of Oneonta. The connection will serve approximately 28,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 300 community anchor institution locations.
State Troopers arrested 49-year-old Donald MacKenzie of Smithville Flats for False Personation and 2nd degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Main Street in Whitney Point; MacKenzie was arraigned in the Town of Triangle Court and released on his own recognizance.
The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation raised over $132,000 during their recent annual campaign, the fundraising campaign along with planned giving and the annual golf tournament; the Foundation raised a total of $185,360. Last year's gift help renovate the interior of the old Medical Arts Building, Previous efforts helped to modernizing the in-patient and maternity units, purchased equipment for the Operating room and the Heart Center and purchased the vehicle to transport nursing home residents. More information about the foundation is available at uhs.net.
The Cooperstown Art Association will have their opening reception tonight with a new exhibit and the re-opening of the Artist Sales Gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Congressional Art Competition for Otsego County High School Students will be on display in Gallery A through March 29th. The Cooperstown Art Association galleries are located at 22 Main Street Cooperstown; more information is available at 547-9777 or at cooperstownart.com.
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and area Congressman Chris Gibson & the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance are hosting a forum at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City Monday to build support in the fight against tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. The event will be streamed live at 10:30 am Monday at tbdalliance.org and weill.cornell.edu/tickborne.
Members of the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a special meeting on this afternoon. The meeting will be held in the District Conference room at 5:30 PM to discuss a personnel issue.
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