P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-20-22
The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,400, to 8,061,000 in September, the 1st time the number has been over 8,000,000 since early 2020, prior to the start of the COVID 19 Pandemic. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.7% in August to 4.3% in September 2022.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is again participating in the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign. Any Delaware County Business that is interested in becoming a ?’Toys for Tots’ Collection Site, where the public can drop off new, unwrapped toys, should contact the Chamber soon at 607-746-2281. In December, Chamber staff will pick up the toys and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families.
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The Chenango County Historical Society announced that they are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Raymond Corporation, at their annual Membership dinner at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9th at 22 South Canal Street in Greene. The event combines the annual Society membership meeting with an exclusive viewing of The Raymond Corporation’s recently unveiled centennial exhibit. Current Historical Society members are required to pre-register by November 7th at (607) 334-9227, extension 2.
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Governor Hochul announced this week that over $15.5 million is being invested by the State to expand child care access at State University schools. The funding includes $10.8 million to address child care weaknesses across SUNY campuses that have kept parents continuing their education.
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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of a new podcast entitled “As a Matter of Fact … with Andrew Cuomo”, with the debut episode available today, with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly in the Trump White House. The Cuomo podcast is available through the Quake Media platform.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-20-22
Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday to a Town of Fenton residence, where they found 18 year old Gavin Marsh with a stab wound to his upper thigh, following a road rage incident on Upper Front Street. The other driver was identified as 50 year old Michael Seaman, who allegedly followed Marsh to his residence & engaged in a fist sight with Marsh & another teenager, before allegedly stabbing Marsh. Marsh was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office & the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office located Seaman in South New Berlin, he was taken into custody, he was been charged with Felony Assault and was turned over to Broome County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Staff.
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The State Department of Labor’ Southern Tier Region Virtual Career Fair is today from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, for job seekers in the Southern Tier Counties of Chenango, Delaware, Otsego & Broome counties, for those who per-registered.
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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Oneonta today, as blood supplies remain critically low. The drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Southside Mall YMCA, appointments are accepted with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Republican Congressional Candidate Marc Molinaro will make campaign stops in Sidney today, Molinaro will visit Gavin’s Pizza at 2:00PM & USA Custom Pad at 2:30PM. Molinaro is facing Democrat Josh Riley in the race for the 19th Congressional District.
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