The Greater Chenango Cares event has responded to 614 patients, providing over $330,000 in services in the first 3 days of the event in Norwich. 181 medical personnel from various Military organizations are in Norwich training fro responses to various emergencies that they may be called to, Colonel Gregory Kolb is the Commanding officer of the 48th combat Support Hospital, & is overseeing this event:

(Colonel Gregory Kolb 7-16-15)

The event came together through the combined efforts of the Chenango County Planning Department, the Department of Defense, Chenango United Way & both UHS & Bassett hospitals. Chenango County Planning Director Donna Jones commented:

(Donna Jones 7-16-15)

The Greater Chenango Cares event runs through Wednesday June 22nd at the Norwich High School complex. People can receive medical & optical care as walk-ins, appointments are necessary for Dental visits at 337-1643.
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The State’s private sector job count climbed by 24,200, to over 7.8 Million according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. Over the past 2 months, the State has added 67,800 private sector jobs. In June the State’s unemployment rate decreased from 5.7% to 5.5%.
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A Town of Sherburne resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Manufacture & disposal of Methamphetamine, Tampering with Physical Evidence, plus other drug related charges. 26-year-old John Quinn was charged following a failure to comply pursuit, where he is accused of fleeing police & throwing several items from the vehicle, which were later recovered. Quinn was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and was held on $50,000 cash bail pending action in the Town of Sherburne Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo has more than $12.6 million in his campaign account; according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday. Cuomo raised $5 million in contributions and made another $195,000 from interest and contributions from the state Democratic Party. Cuomo has not commented on future campaigns on the state or federal level.
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Delaware County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Hwy 10 in the Town of Delhi, 30 year old John Perez of Grayson, Louisiana charged with DWI, speed unreasonable and prudent, inadequate exhaust, no turn signal and a fractured windshield. Perez will reappear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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The Sidney Village Police Department reminds village residents to lock vehicles & not leave valuables in the vehicle. There have been a string of larcenies from vehicles that were left unlocked. Anyone with information is asked to contact the village police art 561-2301.
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The village of Bainbridge is experiencing water issues, where village residents may have outages or low water pressure. The Department of Public Works is working to repair the situation and is looking to complete those repairs as quickly as possible.
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