The State Health Department revealed some of the changes that are coming to the Medical Marijuana program. New regulations will allow for marijuana to be distributed to patients by certified physicians, in chewable & effervescent tablets, lozenges plus topical Ointments, lotions & patches. Smokable Marijuana is not allowed in the state program, the new regulations take effect next month.
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The State Police issued 21,148 tickets during this year’s “Speed Week” campaign, which was conducted from Wednesday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 8th. Troopers issued 9,205 tickets for speeding, 348 for distracted driving and arrested 234 people for driving while impaired. State Police also responded to 268 personal injury accidents, which resulted in 5 fatalities and 393 people injured.
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There will be a blood donation opportunity today in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Holy Cross Church, 96 Main Street. To make an appointment or more information, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Today is the final day to register for the Delaware County Senior Fun Day, which will be held on Wednesday August 23rd at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi & is sponsored by the Delaware County Office for the Aging & the Delaware County Senior Council. Registrations can be made at 832-5750.
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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open gets underway today at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, through this Sunday. Pro Golfers from all over the world will participate, and Bon Jovi will perform at the Annual Dick’s Sporting Goods Concert Friday Night.
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Today is the first day of the 131st Annual Delaware County Fair. Fair spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO about some of the scheduled highlights this year:
(Jason Craig Monday 8-14-17)
The full schedule of events can be found at DelawareCountyFair.org.
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The Sidney Village Zoning Board will be holding a meeting tonight, regarding the plot of land near the Lutheran Church on West Main Street, for a variety of Housing, to replace those that are lost or will be lost in the River Street Area following the floods of 2006 & 2011. Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Sidney Civic Center at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.
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New York State Police will have 15 new canine teams on patrols shortly. The Troopers & their canine partners graduated from a special program at the State Police Academy on Friday, 7 of the new teams will be assigned to New York City, the rest to Long Island & the upstate Troops.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s new $7.6 million Community Restoration Fund has purchased the mortgages for 398 homes in an effort to bring owners in targeted communities out of foreclosure and keep the homes from becoming “Zombie Properties”. The 398 homes in the program are in 33 of the State’s 62 counties, 7 of the homes are in the Southern Tier.
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The Sidney American Legion will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, to assist the Sidney Historical Association, as they are looking for a permanent building or space for their museum. They need funds to secure a permanent dwelling. Chicken BBQ will be on sale & there will be a Chinese Auction, More information is available at 237-4762
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