State Police & local law enforcement agencies, will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints, along with speeding and seat belt enforcement details, & they will also be looking for distracted motorists using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road. State Police will also be targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors during the enforcement period from Saturday through midnight Tuesday, July 4th
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Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York highways will be suspended TODAY until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5th, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
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The Delaware County Public Works Committee will host a public presentation on the proposed rebuild and relocation of the county highway garage. The Meeting will be held on July 12 at 7:00 PM at Delaware Academy in Delhi.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill Thursday, which prohibits low-level sex offenders from becoming drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. The state’s law allowing ride-sharing took effect Thursday, it initially blocked Level 2 and 3 sex offenders from driving for the companies, which allow passengers to summon drivers using smartphone apps. Earlier this month, the state legislature voted to expand the law to also block Level 1 Sex Offenders.
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CDO Workforce will hold a program about College Degrees & Career Opportunities available from SUNY Delhi, Today at 1:00 pm, at the CDO Workforce Center at the Sidney Civic Center. Misty Fields of SUNY Delhi will be available to provide information about the application process, financial aid and training & career programs with SUNY Delhi and other SUNY Colleges. Reservations or more information are available at 832-5776.
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“6 On The Square” will close out their 10th Anniversary season with Chenango County native Matt Nakoa at 2 pm. The performance will be held right on the square in Lafayette Park in Oxford, it will be held inside of 6OTS in case of rain. More information is available at 6onthesquare.org
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FIREWORKS OVER THE FAIRGROUNDS will be held Tuesday July 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, in Norwich, with the Gates open at 3:00 PM & the music begins at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person, kids 15 and under are free. Live bands include Cassidy Lynn, The Jason Wicks Band, Kaitlyn Jackson, High Voltage and Ashton Shepherd. Tickets can be purchased at Hummel’s Office Products in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or at brownpapertickets.com.
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