GO-EDC of Oneonta has rescheduled their Land-bank information meeting for tonight, regarding rundown or abandoned properties. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at Hartwick College at the Shineman Chapel
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Governor Cuomo today vetoed legislation that would have authorized state pension credits for peacetime military service. The legislation would have amended current law that provides up to three years credit toward state pensions for military service during hostilities. They would have to pay 3 percent of their compensation during those military years to the retirement system. The governor said it’s an unfunded mandate on local governments that would incur $57 million in near term obligations
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The Bainbridge Girl Scout service unit 365 is having their semi annual community giveaway on November 15th. Drop off times will be Friday November 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM or Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 AM. The Community give away will be 9:00 to 12:00 at Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge.
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Governor Cuomo announced the availability of 93 virtual tours for popular destinations across the state that will help visitors plan their getaway. The virtual tours offer 360-degree views of scenic vistas, popular attractions and campgrounds, making it easy for prospective visitors to plan a trip. Tourism is a powerful economic driver in Upstate New York, and Governor Cuomo has made it a priority to promote travel and extended stay in Upstate.
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The Guilford town planning board will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall at 223 Marble Road in Guilford.
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A former variety store manager is accused of stealing $1,872 and creating false business entries. 39 year old Christopher Fillmore of Maryland, New York, was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records from a store on State Route 28. Fillmore faces up to four years in prison if convicted on those charges. Fillmore surrendered to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Friday, but deputies said he drove himself to the department illegally. His license had 14 suspensions on six different dates. He was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operator
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The majority of New Yorkers newly insured through the Affordable Care Act known as “Obamacare” are happy with their coverage, according to a new survey by the State Health Foundation. 92% of New Yorkers who are newly insured are completely or somewhat satisfied, 23% said it was very or somewhat difficult to find a doctor’s office or a clinic that would accept them as a new patient. The next open enrollment period begins this Saturday