Former Broome County Executive & former State DMV Commissioner Barbara Fiala is the first to announce a possible run for the vacated 52nd state senate district seat. Fiala already received the endorsement from Governor Cuomo, for the seat vacated by the conviction on federal charges of Tom Libous this week, the conviction automatically removed Libous from the Senate seat that he occupied since 1988.
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About 170 military uniformed personnel provided services to Chenango County area residents with the 10 day “Greater Chenango Cares” event The about 2500 people were provided with medical, dental, eye care & even veterinary services over the 10 day event held at the Norwich High School. He event provided military personnel with an opportunity to train in the event of a major emergency that they may have to respond to.
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Local sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6% in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to 3% growth last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. County sales tax collections, increased only 0.5%, Locally, Chenango county had a 1.7% increase, while Delaware county had a 5.3% decrease, and Otsego had a 2.3% decrease in tax collections.
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The State DOT announced that structural repairs to the State Route 79 Bridge over the Chenango River in Chenango Forks were completed Thursday evening and the bridge was reopened to traffic ahead of schedule. Bridge Maintenance workers worked extended hours on the repair while the bridge, also as a result of this repair, the previous weight restriction of 20 tons will be lifted.
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Oneonta Acting Mayor Maureen Hennessy has called a special meeting for Saturday morning at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor, & is open to the public.
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Delaware County Fair Organizers are looking to receive more entries for this year’s Talent Show. Danny Hodges of the Delaware County Fair Committee explains:
(Danny Hodges 7-24-15)
Hodges said that the deadline to sign up for the Talent Show has been extended to August 7th, the Talent show will be held during the Delaware County Fair on Tuesday August 18th at 1:00 PM
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