State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that following her office’s investigation into rent-to-own Practices of the Manufactured Home Park industry, 8 have
agreed to major reforms of their practices. As part of the settlement, the owners must reimburse tenants for any down payments and other costs expended and allowing
tenants to rescind their Option to Purchase Agreement. Locally, JKLM Communities of Oneonta, who own the Valley Stream Trailer Park in Oneonta, has agreed to
discontinue rent-to-own practices found to be unlawful, the Attorney General’s office will continue to work with the New York Housing Association and its members to
reform practices for the benefit of manufactured home park tenants throughout the state.
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New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in September 2018, reaching its lowest level since June 1988, according to preliminary figures released by the State
Department of Labor. The biggest job gains were in the fields of Educational & Health Services; Leisure & Hospitality & Construction.
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The State Office for the Aging reminds seniors that the Medicare open enrollment period is underway until December 7th. Medicare health and prescription drug plans
can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare
can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year. More information is available at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Former area 3-term Congressman Richard Hanna & Mohawk Valley republican Assemblyman Marc Butler announced their support for Democrat Anthony Brinidisi over Republican incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney at an event in Earlville Wednesday night. Hanna was known as a moderate Republican who worked well with other congressional members from both parties, during his term in Washington. Most of the recent polls have Brindisi & Tenney running neck & neck in the 22nd
Congressional District.
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The Otsego County Health Department announces the release of an iPhone and Android mobile app, which is available as a free download from the app stores. The app
is designed to help Otsego County receive information regarding important health issues, services and programs of the health department; it also includes a calendar of
upcoming clinics and events. More information is available through the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4231.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year-old Devon Dority of Hamden for Menacing and Attempted Assault. Dority is accused of attempting to cause physical
injury by throwing a knife at a person during a domestic dispute. Dority was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000
bail. Dority is scheduled to appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The Oneonta Police Department announced that their 8th annual Food Drive is now underway. Donations may be dropped off at the Oneonta Police Department anytime
between until Friday, November 9th. Accepted Donations include non-perishable food items or toiletries. Proceeds will go to needy families in our community.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced their “Shop Local Artisans” Event to be held on Small Business Saturday, on November 24th this year. The event will
be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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State Police at Deposit arrested 28 year old Rio Myers of Damascus for Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. A trooper on patrol was on the lookout for a vehicle operating erratically, a description was provided. The trooper was able to observe the vehicle in the town of Hancock unable to maintain a lane. A traffic stop was initiated and Myers was arrested, he was also found to be in possession of THC wax. He was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Hancock Court on October 22.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Eric Frank of Oxford for Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing and Reckless Endangerment, Troopers were dispatched to a residence on County Road 32 in Oxford for a report of a dispute. A complainant told troopers that Frank pointed a shotgun at the complainant then fired it in the air. He’s also accused of punching the complainant in the face then with the stock of the gun. Frank allegedly then struck the mailbox with his vehicle. Frank was arraigned in the town of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 property bond.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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