Governor Cuomo announced that 11 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State under the START-UP NY program. The businesses will invest nearly $30 million, creating 158 new jobs over the next 5 years in tax-free … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo’s $900 million “NY Parks 2020” plan was unveiled this week. The 7-point is a multi-year commitment to invest approximately $900 million into180 state parks, 35 historic sites, and 29 golf courses, which are visited by 62 million people … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo was in Buffalo this morning promoting plans to raise the minimum wage in the state: (Cuomo 3-3-15) Cuomo’s plan is to raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour for the majority of the state & $11.50 an … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo detailed projected savings for New York taxpayers as a result of the Property Tax Relief program, which provides 1.3 million homeowners significant financial relief. The $1.66 billion program also includes a renters’ credit, is part of the Governor’s … Continue reading
P.m. news Monday 3-2-15 State Police from Deposit investigated the finding of a body of an adult male near Wheeler Street and Railroad Avenue in Hancock last week. Troopers identified the deceased as 60 year old Arthur Ballard of Hancock, … Continue reading
Hancock Fire department was dispatched to 43 West Main Street at around 12:30 AM Sunday morning for a commercial building fire at the Little Italy Restaurant. Hancock fire department requested mutual aid from Deposit, East Branch, Walton, Trout Creek, Windsor, … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State has been awarded $8.1 million in federal funds to combat the heroin epidemic. The funding will look to Reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in the 12- to 25-year-olds, reduce heroin use … Continue reading
The Chenango Arts Council presents Scott Bruce “All Shook Up” tonight & “Chenango has talent” featuring Mystic Moondance & The Ryan Clan Saturday night at the Martin w. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. ————————————— The American Red Cross will hold … Continue reading