P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-22-22

Rapid changes in the weather are expected over the next few days, according to local Meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 12-22-22)

Townsend said that the holiday weekend will be cold & windy with temperatures only peaking in the teens.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced 9 projects in Norwich that will be funded through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, including creating the Downtown Norwich Boutique Hotel, Rehabilitating the Unguentine Building, the Heritage Building, & 15-19 Lackawanna Avenue, plus create a matching grant fund to help property owners improve their buildings, Enhance the American Avenue Streetscape, Improve East, West and Library Parks & Upgrade the Chenango Arts Council’s Martin W. Kappel Theater & The Colonia Theatre.

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Unatego School District Students were sent home earlier than usual today, not because of the weather but a small fire issue, according to Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards:

(Dave Richards)

Dr. Richards said that Unatego students are scheduled to have a half day of classes, but the weather forecast may change that. WCDO will broadcast a CDO Stormwatch tomorrow morning is area schools close, delay or have early dismissals tomorrow.

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State Department of Labor announced that it is improving the process for Unemployment Insurance customers to get their 1099-G form this tax season. The Department will be automatically mailing the form to New Yorkers who claimed benefits in 2022 and have not opted to receive the form electronically. The 1099-G provides the total amount of money received in benefits, as well as any adjustments or tax withholding made to those benefits. In the past, customers would have to contact the Department by phone to receive the 1099-G by mail. Customers can expect the forms to arrive in mailboxes by the end of January 2023. More information is available at dol.ny.gov/unemployment/

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is looking Haven Strong, he is described as a white male, six feet tall with blue eyes and brown hair. He does not have a known permanent address & he is wanted on a Violation of Probation for 3rd degree Assault, anyone with information about Strong’s whereabouts can contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1196.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-22-22

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S. 8922/A. 10020) into law. This legislation will protect warehouse distribution workers from undisclosed or unlawful work speed quotas, and includes protections for workers who fail to meet unlawful quotas.

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New York’s annual statewide donation drive to benefit families in need has been completed. Through drop-off locations set up by the Office of General Services, 1,435 donations were made, including 1,022 toys. The donations will be distributed to families in underserved communities by community-based organizations such as the United Way.

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New York State will continue with the $15.00 minimum hourly wage phase-in for upstate counties on December 31st. Upstate Workers will see an increase by $1.00 per hour, from $13.20 to $14.20, the minimum wage for home care aides will also increase by $1.00 to $16.20 per hour in counties in upstate New York.

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