Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement crackdown started yesterday and runs through next Wednesday. Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate the “Move Over” Law.
State Senator Jim Seward announced Senate approval of legislation to help increase safety for limousine passengers, following the crash of a limo that killed 20 people in Seward’s district in Schoharie last October:
(Seward 6-7-19)
The package of 9 bills approved by the Senate would increase insurance requirements for limousines, ensure drivers undergo drug and alcohol testing & create a state hotline allowing the public to report safety concerns.
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The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held tomorrow starting at 12:00 Noon. SFCU Parade Organizer Elise Glasset comments:
(Elise Glasset 6-7-19)
The Parade will start at the Sidney High School and go down West Main Street, then onto Main & River Street & conclude at Keith Clark Park.
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The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 6-7-19)
More information about the fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Park & the current expansion is available at 518-256-7899.
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The Afton Fair will be running from June 20th to the 23rd this year at the Fairgrounds in Afton. Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:
(RHONDA BARRIGER 6-7-19)
This year will the 130th running of the AFTON FAIR.
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The HOPS Brewclub is pouring homebrewed beer to raise money for Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans animal shelter, Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the American Legion in Oneonta. Suggested donation for the event is $25 and comes with a commemorative glass. Tickets can be purchased at The 8th Note Music Store & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans Thrift Store. Donations can also be made by check to Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, 697 Winney Hill Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 or online paypal.me/superheroesirj
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The Annual Meredith Dairy Fest will be held this Saturday & Sunday. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day at 3575 Honest Brook Road in Meridale, more information is available at the Meredith Dairy Fest Facebook page.
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The Algonquin Antique Auto Club will hold their annual Car show on Sunday at General Clinton Park. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM participants will be judged in 22 categories.
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Former Oxford Academy teacher’s assistant Heaven Parrish of Smithville Flats pleaded guilty to 2nd degree attempted rape this week. Parrish was accused of having a sexual relationship with an under aged male student, she will have to register as a sex offender & faces court action again on June 14th in Chenango County Court.
A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Seal Indictment Thursday relating to a narcotics trafficking investigation in the Hancock area. Deputies arrested 39 year-old Wilbur Tyrrell, of Starlight, Pennsylvania, on the Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant as he attempted to flee, on foot, across the bridge from the Village of Hancock into the State of Pennsylvania. The Grand Jury accused Tyrrell of 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling Methamphetamines & Xanax, he was also charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration.
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The Annual Tri Town Relay for Life will be held tonight at General Clinton Park, American cancer Society organizer Heather Brewster explains what the funds are used for:
(Heather Brewster 6-7-19)
Brewster said that they expect to raise about $50,000 with today’s event.
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Hartwick College’s Foreman Gallery presents Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain, an exhibit showcasing some of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed productions, by renowned photographer & Oneonta native Stephen Joseph. The exhibit opens with a reception on Sunday at 3:00 PM, Broadway Revealed runs through August 11, and is free and open to the public. Joseph is currently photographing “behind the scenes” at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown. More information is available at 431-4990.
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The Director of the Delaware County Office for the Aging, Wayne Shepard announced that he will retire on August 21st after serving 8 years with the agency. A new director is expected to be appointed shortly.
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This morning from 8:30 to 10:00 AM will be the “Bagels and Benefits” Otsego County Chamber Membership Orientation at the Chamber offices at 189 Main Street on the 5th floor. The orientations are Free & open to new members.
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