P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-25-24

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is co-sponsoring legislation to have the Department of Homeland Security address the issue of illegal drugs, weapons & undocumented Migrants entering the U.S. through the Northern Border with Canada in increases numbers, likely from the efforts of Mexican & Central American Drug Cartels:

(Gillibrand 9-25-24)

The FBI statistics show that the number of people crossing the Southern border has decreased to more traditional levels of a million to 1.5 million a year, but the number entering through Canada has jumped from about 110,000 a few years ago, to almost 400,000 this year already. The bill is expected to be passed by a Senate Committee today & move forward to a possible full Senate vote.

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When voters go to the polling places on Election Day in November, many will see different names on the ballot due to another round of redistricting, local Assemblyman Joe Angelino is running in his 3rd different district since his first election in November 2020, he told WCDO News about what he gains & & loses in the district:

(Joe Angelino 9-25-24)

Angelino is running against Democrat Vicky Davis in the 121st Assembly District on Election day.

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The Sidney Booster Club announced that Sidney Sabers Spirit Night will be held this Sunday with a parade & pep rally & other activities at Keith Clark Park, organizer Rachel Swain explains:

(Rachel Swain 9-25-24)

Swain said that community members are encouraged to come out & support Sidney’s teams next week for Homecoming Week.

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Sidney Federal Credit Union announced that they have exceeded $1 billion in assets and stands more than 72,000 members strong, which comes as SFCU celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Vice President of Membership Andrew Smith explains:

(Andrew Smith 9-25-24)

Smith said that SFCU merged with Edge FCU in Liverpool, in October 2023 and opened a new branch in Cicero, in May, they operate 12 branch locations across parts

of 14 counties.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-25-24

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that President Biden has approved her request for a Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal assistance to communities impacted by Tropical Storm Debby on August 8-10. This declaration allows for federal financial assistance to support public infrastructure reconstruction efforts in several Counties, including Broome & Delaware Counties locally. A Major Disaster Declaration secures financial assistance through FEMA, and provides funding to local governments for debris removal and repairs to buildings and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater treatment facilities, critical infrastructure sites, schools, parks and other facilities. Grants of up to $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Delaware County locally.

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Delaware County Board of Elections will hold two days of in-person voter registration at the Delaware County Board of Elections, 97 Main Street, Suite 5, Delhi on Sept. 28 from 2 pm. to 9 pm. and Oct. 10 from 10 am. to 2 pm. For more information call 607-832-5321.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will have their annual “Celebrity Dinner” on October 3rd at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, which is a major fundraiser for their programs, spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 9-25-24)

Today is the deadline to make a reservation at 334-3556.

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