US Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Drug Enforcement Agency to amend and approve regulations that would allow pharmacies to host community take-back drug programs. Schumer says a bill pending in New York would certify participating pharmacies and community groups to take back prescription medication. But before it can become reality, the DEA will need to amend regulations under the 2010 Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act.
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A new law went into effect to require more vehicles move over when they approach an emergency situation on roadways. The measure requires drivers to exercise caution by moving over to the adjacent lane, or slowing down, when approaching or passing any emergency vehicle on all state roadways
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New York state recovered $46 million in overpayments to nursing homes after an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. DiNapoli found the Department of Health computer system failed to deduct payments some nursing home residents are required to pay for their care. For a copy of the report, visit:osc.state.ny.us
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Governor Cuomo announced more than $1.7 million in State funding for emergency relief is now available for 13 New York counties, cities and towns to help repair local roads and bridges damaged during Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The additional funding means communities will only be responsible for paying five percent of overall costs to rebuild transportation infrastructure. Locally, Chenango County will receive just over $20,000, Broome County $146,00 and Tioga County 53,000 in assistance.
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New York State’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.5% in July, remaining at its lowest level since February 2009, according to the State Labor Department. Locally, Chenago County’s unemployment rate is 6.9%, Delaware County 7.9%, Otsego County 6.6% and Broome County 7.8%. New York State’s private sector job count dipped over the month – by 9,200 or 0.1%.
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Binghamton University celebrated the completion of a project that’s been 10 years in the making. The East Campus Housing Project is complete and just in time for students to move in. The project adds 3,000 new beds to campus. The expanison was part of the NYSUNY 2020 plan to increase enrollment and growth on campus.
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THE SIXTH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY IN KEITH CLARK PARK IN SIDNEY STARTING AT 9:00 AM. REGISTRATION IS $150.00 PER TEAM. PROCEEDS TO GO TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TRI-TOWN RELAY FOR LIFE. FOR INFORMATION, CALL BETTY AT 369-3301
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 29 year old Shannon Remillard and 23 year old Cassandra Remillard of Oneonta for 4th degree Grand Larceny following an ongoing State Police investigation. Each was give an appearance ticket for town of Oneonta Court August 22nd.
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Sidney village police arrested 48 year old Veronica Crandall of Bainbridge for 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first degree coercion and for making a false written statement. Crandall is accused of possessing 75 hydrocodone tablets she received as payment to prevent her from filing false charges. Crandall was arrainged in Sidney Village court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail and will re-appear in court August 20th.