The State Legislature will have their 2019 session start on Wednesday and is scheduled to end June 19th.  Among the topics that are expected to be dealt with this year; legalizing marijuana for recreational use, legalize sports betting, a state run single payer Health insurance plan,  gun control, Ethics reforms, election reform & passing the Dream Act.

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51 year old Anna Santiago of Greene was convicted for 3rd degree Arson last year, she was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison in Court Friday.  Santiago was convicted for setting her house on fire to get insurance money, an appeal is expected.

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Governor Cuomo announced that he has nominated Keith Corlett as the New State Police Superintendent.  Corlett has been the Deputy Superintendent with over 30 years of experience at the agency.  He will replace Superintendent George Beach, who is retiring.

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A new law passed by the state legislature last year, is now in effect.  The Law requires all new or renovated buildings in New York that have all men’s bathrooms used by the public to have changing tables available for diaper changing of infants.  The rule applies to restaurants, stores and movie theaters as well as state facilities & signs must be displayed showing the location of the nearest available changing table.

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54 year old Robert Gelinas of Ithaca is in critical condition following a 2 car collision in Ithaca, where the Ithaca Police Chief is credited with saving lives due to his quick action.    State Police were dispatched to a 2-car accident Thursday afternoon, before troopers arrived, Ithaca City Police Chief Pete Tyler assisted, Gelinas was bleeding from the head and not breathing when Chief Tyler began life saving measures.  Troopers and emergency responders arrived Gelinas was flown by Lifenet to Upstate Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.  24-year-old Jenna Swertfager of Dryden was the driver of the 2nd vehicle, she was taken to an area hospital as a precaution due to pregnancy, tickets against Gelinas are expected, and the investigation is still on-going.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is a featured participant at the 2019 Annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference to be held at SUNY Delhi on Thursday.  Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Workshop sessions will be held on topics such as antibiotic use, grazing management efficiencies, storage and feeding of hay crops, soil health for vegetables, hemp growing and processing among other topics.   More information is available by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at 865-6531 or visit ccedelaware.org.

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The Sidney Emergency Squad is looking for a new Director of Operations, to replace Dana Weygand, Squad President Ray Baker explains:

(Ray Baker 1-7-19)

Applications can be filed to ziprecruiter.com, more information is available at sidneyems.org.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive this afternoon at the Foothills Performing Arts Center at 24 Market Street in Oneonta.  The blood drive is being held from 1:00 TO 6:00 PM.  Appointments can be made with the RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP,  at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR at 1-800-RED CROSS.