Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State has been awarded $8.1 million in federal funds to combat the heroin epidemic. The funding will look to Reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in the 12- to 25-year-olds, reduce heroin use … Continue reading
The Chenango Arts Council presents Scott Bruce “All Shook Up” tonight & “Chenango has talent” featuring Mystic Moondance & The Ryan Clan Saturday night at the Martin w. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. ————————————— The American Red Cross will hold … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo will lead the first official state trade mission to Cuba since President Obama began the process to normalize diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. The upcoming trade mission will allow New York State officials and business … Continue reading
A Chenango county grand jury indicted 35 year old Shaun Sullivan of Norwich, on charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a child. Sullivan is accused of unlawfully allow individuals to gather … Continue reading
State Police investigated an assault, which occurred on Monday afternoon in Hancock. 27-year-old Niki Patire of Fishes Eddy was charged with 1st degree Assault, for allegedly causing a serious injury to her boyfriend with a kitchen knife. Patire was arraigned … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo and labor leaders applauded the State Department of Labor for its action to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to be among the highest in the nation. Governor Cuomo attended a rally at the New York Hotel … Continue reading
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver faces arraignment on bribery charges today, in federal court. Silver was arrested in January by the FBI on corruption charges for collecting nearly $4 million from law firms for political favors. Silver resigned as speaker … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo outlined significant reforms to New York State’s ethics laws and rules, which are included in the 30 day Amendments to the 2015-16 Executive Budget. The amendments include a proposal where Public officials will be required to disclose all … Continue reading