NY State of Health announced that Qualified Health Plan enrollees can begin renewing their coverage for 2019 starting today. Consumers must enroll or renew by December 15, 2018 for coverage beginning January 1, 2019. Renewal notices have been sent to more than 500,000 households with current NY State of Health coverage with information about their 2019 eligibility, health plan options, and costs. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or 1-855-355-5777.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Michael Allen of Delhi with disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child. Allen is accused of electronically sending pornographic material to a minor. Allen was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Court, where he was later remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty in lieu of $5,000 cash bail. Allen is set to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further court proceedings.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration on November 30th. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-16-18)

The Annual Tree Lighting will be held at 6:00 PM, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will be set up to see area children at Whitaker Way after the parade & Tree Lighting.
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The Jericho Arts Council announced that they will have the out of the Woodwork Players at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. “Mom’s Gift” will be performed tonight & Saturday night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Town Hall Theater. More information is available at JerichArts.com or on the Out Of the Woodwork Players Facebook page.
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ACCO Brand employees rallied together for the Sidney United Way campaign this year, with 250 employees taking part in this year’s fundraiser. The donations will help local charities such as the Sidney Emergency Squad, Local Girl and Boy Scout Troops, Delaware Valley Humane Society, Tri-County Senior Center, American Red Cross, Local Food Banks, Catholic Charities and many others. the fall 2018 campaign raised and donated more than $25,000 to help support the work of the Sidney United Way.
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New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.0% in October 2018, matching its lowest level on record, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. The number of unemployed New Yorkers fell in October, from 397,600 to 387,700, its lowest level since April 2001. There was also a 26,600 person increase in the state’s civilian labor force, the largest monthly gain recorded since March 2004. Current labor force data extend back to 1976.
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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has proposed a 103 Million dollar budget proposal for fiscal year 2019 this week. The plan calls for a Property tax increase of about 1.56%. A public meeting will be held on the budget at the next board meeting on November 28 at 1:00 PM in Delhi.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs donors to give blood today at 2 area locations. The Oneonta blood drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at SUNY Oneonta & in Cooperstown from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Bassett Hall, 1 Atwell Road. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Free Coats, Hats, Scarves & Gloves in gently used condition will be given away this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Butternut Grange hall at 7 Bloom Street in Gilbertsville. The event is open to anyone in need.
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