P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-11-22

The Remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole will likely affect the weather today & into tomorrow, but it should not be as severe as originally anticipated, according to local Meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 11-11-22)

We will have the full WCDO forecast up to Tuesday, following this newscast.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-11-22

New York State is honoring veterans with a statewide Free Fishing Day today, November 11, it will be the final Free Fishing Day of the year. All regular fishing regulations will still apply today.

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The Chenango Arts Council Is holding the “Old Glory Gala” Saturday, as salute to area Veterans, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 11-11-22)

Tickets are available by calling (607) 336-2787, or going to chenangoarts.org.

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The Oneonta Community Concert Band will honor veterans with marches, melodies, and more at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in downtown Oneonta at 3 pm. on Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information, call (607) 376-7485 or visit the Oneonta Community Concert Band page on Facebook.

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In honor of Veteran’s Day, the State Department of Health announced that they are working to correct disparities in services available to Veterans, after a report found 37% of veterans report at least one disability, compared to 26% of non-veterans, Veterans are more likely to report they engage in risky behaviors, including smoking, and are more likely to report diagnoses of other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, COPD, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis than non-veterans in the same age group. More information is available for veterans at health.ny.gov.

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