P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-19-22
New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which was reauthorized and expanded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The Initiative provides funds to support programs for small businesses, with an emphasis on those still struggling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, for more information, please visit esd.ny.gov/ssbci.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10 million available to all 57 counties to support the development of Threat Assessment and Management Teams, as required under Executive Order 18, that was issued by the Governor following the Buffalo attack in May, to fight the surge in domestic terrorism and violent extremism planned on and posted on social media platforms and internet forums. More information is available at dhses.ny.gov.
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Delaware County Public Health’s Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs program Is sponsoring Art in the Park, hosted by The Oneonta World of Learning. Activities will be held Saturday August 20 & 27th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 PM, at 167 Youngs Road in Oneonta. More information is available by calling Oneonta World of Learning at 607-353-9503.
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The Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way and the United Way of Madison County have approved the formal affiliation of their 2 agencies, with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of 2023. Elizabeth Monaco will be the Executive Director of the new affiliated United Way, she told WCDO News how this will benefit the affected communities:
(Elizabeth Monaco 8-19-22)
The Chenango United Way also affiliated with the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties, so the 3 United Ways will now serve more than 224,000 people in the 4 county region, a new name for the 4-county organization will be announced next year.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY8-19-22
State Police arrested 39 year old Adam Bright of East Meredith for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Driving While Impaired by Drugs & Reckless Driving, after an investigation into a head-on crash on May 26th, on State Highway 23 in Davenport. Bright’s minivan collided with a tractor trailer driven by 53 year old Michael Lutz of Oneonta. Bright was airlifted to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, his passenger, 43 year old Stacey Stachow of Meredith died at the scene, Lutz suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at a local hospital. Bright was located by Troopers Wednesday, he was arraigned at the Hamden Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail.
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Delaware County Public Health Services has confirmed its first monkeypox case in Delaware County. The person had traveled outside of Delaware County and contact tracing efforts are underway. Monkeypox spreads through close, physical contact between people. The Delaware County Public Health Services advises those who experience symptoms, such as rashes or lesions, to contact their healthcare provider, this includes anyone who has traveled to countries and areas where monkeypox cases have been reported, for more information, go to health.ny.gov/diseases.
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The Chenango Blues Festival returns to Norwich tonight with a free show, and the main concerts to be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, Spokesman Eric Larsen said that tickets are still available:
(Eric Larsen 8-15-22)
More information, updates and tickets are available at chenangobluesfest.org
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The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday along Main Street & in the Afton Fairgrounds, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman explains:
(John Hinman 8-15-22)
More information is available at the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com.
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A fundraiser for the Trinity O’Connor Foundation will be held at Resurgence Ink at 192 Main Street in Unadilla tomorrow, spokesperson Kim Ayres explains:
(Kim Ayres 8-19-22)
The Foundation is named after Trinity O’Connor of Sidney, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 6 on March 1st, more information about the foundation can be found at trinityoconnorfoundation.org.
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