Governor Cuomo’s job approval rating ticked up slightly from July, up to 50%, according to a poll by the Siena Research Institute Thursday. 42% view Governor Cuomo unfavorably.
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Oneonta officials announced that more tests are being conducted today on their water distribution system. Hydrant flow test & pipe condition tests will be conducted at numerous locations around the city; more information is available at 432-2100.
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The “Glow with the Flow benefit” walk/run will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge Saturday night, to benefit Ken Long, of Binghamton, who is suffering from cancer & facing large medical expenses. Heather Bucalos is a Bainbridge native & is in remission from cancer herself, she is putting on this event:

(Heather Bucalos 9-25-15)

More details are available on the Glow with the Flow facebook page.
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The Chenango county historical society will unveil an agricultural education center in Norwich later this month, with the centerpiece being an 1800’s Oxford barn. Society Board of Directors President Joyce Zummo explains:

(Joyce Zummo 9-25-15)

The Loomis Barn was moved to the Norwich location following approval by the board and fundraising efforts, the grand opening & ribbon cutting would be tomorrow from 11:00 to 4:00 PM at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich.
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Tri Town Regional Hospital will host a Health Fair tomorrow, with a variety of representatives on hand, spokesperson Amy Beveridge comments:

(Amy Beveridge 9-22-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the parking lot at tri Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney.
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The 13th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be held this weekend, Spokesman Greg Davie comments:

(Greg Davie 9-22-15)

The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during & after tonight’s Sidney Football game, and Saturday with a dinner and ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Sidney beginning with the Social Hour at 5:00 PM.
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There will be 2 days of racing tonight & tomorrow at I-88 Speedway in Afton. I-88 Spokesperson Denise Paige explains:

(Denise Paige 9-25-15)

The last 2 days of action at I-88 Speedway will be on Friday October 9th & Saturday October 10th.
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Athelas Therapeutic Riding will be holding its annual Horse Show featuring riders with special needs. The event will be held Saturday beginning at 2:00 at 1179 County Highway 5 Briar Creek Road in Otego. More information is available at 723-2321.
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Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Chenango County Habitat for Humanity will be at the 29th Annual Applefest in Greene for the Habitat Skillet Toss, which is a fund raising activity to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s house builds. The event is open to all ages. The First United Methodist Church of Greene sponsors the Applefest; more information is available at fumcgreene.com/applefest.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Kendra McLain of Sherburne Thursday for burglary, grand larceny and forgery. McLain was arrested for unlawfully entering a residence and stealing property from within, for allegedly forging personal checks and receiving money from the vicitm’s bank account. McLain was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.