Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced that he will not seek the Republican Party Nomination to run against Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo for Governor this year. Molinaro is the 2nd Republican in a week to back out of the race, after Harry Wilson said that he won’t run for Governor, after more consideration. Assembly Minority Republican Leader Brian Kolb said he is launching a campaign. State Senator John DeFrancisco of Syracuse, is also considering a run.
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Catholic Charities of Delaware County is starting a Youth Mentoring Program, and is seeking volunteers to participate in the program. Spokeswoman Diana Halstead explains:

(Diana Halstead 1-8-18)

Those interested must be at least 18 years old, have a reliable vehicle, and can commit to at least one year of participating, at a minimum of 6 hours a month, more information is available at 604-4071, or at the Catholic charities office on the 1st floor of the Sidney Civic Center.
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Governor Cuomo & the State Legislature will begin the 2018 session tackling social issues & terrorism threats, tainted drinking water & the heroin epidemic, Cuomo commented about those issues during the State of the State address:

(Cuomo 1-8-18)

Also, The State budget faces between a 4 to 6 Billion Dollar Shortfall, it is due on April 1st.
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State Police arrested 24 year old Leah Clark of Norwich for Falsely Reporting an Incident and False Written Statement, for allegedly falsely reporting that she witnessed a state trooper inappropriately touch a third party while investigating a fight in October. The third party was interviewed, making Clark’s report to be false. Clark was arraigned in Town of Oneonta court on the 2 charges.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will restart the Reunite Bainbridge program for 2018, with a buffet dinner at Bob’s Diner on January 29th at 6:00 PM. Those wishing to attend should call 967-8657 to confirm attendance.
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New York was the Number 44 Growth State for 2017, according to statistics from U-Haul, tracking the past year’s migration trends. Year-over-year arrivals of one-way U-Haul truck rentals increased by 4 percent while departures increased by 4 percent from New York’s 2016 numbers. Texas was the No. 1 Growth State for the second year in a row. Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina and Tennessee rounded out the top five.

The executive director of Delaware Opportunities John Eberhard died in a 1-car accident Saturday night. The 70 year old Eberhard of DeLancey was driving on state Route 10 in Fraser when his car left the road and struck a tree. The investigation into the accident is continuing, Eberhard served as executive director of Delaware Opportunities since 1984.
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The City of Oneonta & the Otsego IDA are in the process of updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan. A steering committee will be hosting a community open house on Thursday January 18th at the Wilber Mansion from 3:00 to 7:00 PM for the public to review the plan & contribute ideas. More information is available at facebook.com/opportunity Oneonta.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Luis Rojas will return to as manager for the 2018 season. Rojas will be joined by pitching coach Frank Viola, hitting coach Valentino Pascucci, bench coach Luis Rivera. The Rumble Ponies open the 2018 season at home on Thursday, April 5 against the Portland Sea Dogs (AA-Red Sox). Download the entire Rumble Ponies schedule at www.BINGRP.com today.
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