State Police are continuing the search for escaped Clinton Correctional Facility inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt. To date, state, federal and local law enforcement officers have cleared more than 160 unoccupied buildings and seasonal homes, and have searched 585 miles of railroad beds and trails. Today’s search involves all available assets, including aviation and K9 units. As of Thursday, more than 1,500 leads have been generated. Law enforcement is reminding the public to remain vigilant, and call any information to 911, or 1-800-GIVETIP.
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New York State of Health announced a new “Get Covered Grad” collaboration with the State University System to help recent graduates learn about the Special Enrollment Period they may qualify for. This initiative is extended to 64 SUNY campuses and more than 100 other New York private colleges across the State with a reach of more than one million students. More Information about Special Enrollment Periods is available at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/SpecialEnrollmentPeriods.
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Hartwick College announced layoffs and the elimination of vacant positions, due to a projected 1.6 Million dollar budget shortfall at the private university. 18 non-faculty employees were notified this week of their status, 5 vacant positions were permanently eliminated, and 5 employees will have positions reduced
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This week was scheduled to be the last week of this year’s legislative session in Albany, with many items left off the table, or put on the docket at the last minute. Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that this is not an effective way to do the state’s business

(Lopez 6-19-15)

Items that were discussed in the last few days included New York City rent issues, a speed up of the timeline for the Medical Marijuana legislation, Lawmakers may still be called back by the Governor later this year to deal with legislation.
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The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held next month on the streets of downtown Norwich. Tournament Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they are in need of referees & volunteers:

(Tom Revoir 6-19-15)

The number to call to volunteer again is 336-9622, extension 29. The Gus Macker Tournament will be held on July 11th & 12th.
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The Community Fund of the Community Foundation for South Central New York is now accepting grant proposals, for amounts up to $15,000, from qualified not-for-profit organizations, municipalities or school districts in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. The Grant Application and complete guidelines can be found in the “Forms & Guidelines” section at donorswhocare.org; the Deadline for submission is Tuesday, September 8th. More information is available at 772-6773.