Governor Cuomo today announced the next steps for the $15 minimum wage phase-in will take effect December 31st, following a report by the Division of the Budget that found the decline in New York’s unemployment rate to record lows indicates that recent minimum wage increases have been absorbed with little to no impacts in every region. The minimum wage will rise $15.00 an hour in New York City & to $11.80 on December 31st for the upstate Counties.
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Raymond Corporation of Greene contributed to more than 150 nonprofit and educational organizations, spanning a variety of causes and efforts this year, with monetary contributions, forklift donations and voluntary participation of Raymond associates’ time. Raymond also opened its doors to the public for several community and educational events throughout 2019 to encourage the growth of the manufacturing industry. Raymond officials said that they will continue to partner with local organizations in the coming years through charity events that sponsor local community sports programs, high school activities and arts programs.
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Leadership Otsego is looking for applicants to participate in next year’s 6-month program to broaden knowledge of community organizations and sharpen leadership skills. Leadership Otsego meets 1 day a month from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, primarily in Oneonta with excursions to various locations around the county. Classes start on Wednesday January 15th, 2020, Applicants must Email their “Leadership Otsego Intent” containing a link to a LinkedIn profile on or before December 15th to baheegan@otsegocc.com and loretta@otsegocc.com. More information is available at 432-4500.
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The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in Sidney Next week. The Blood drive will be held on Monday at the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus from 1:30 to 6:30 PM, appointments are requested at 1-800-red cross or redcrossblood.org.
Fenimore Art Museum will host an opening reception today for a showing of photographs of animals, taken at the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA Spokesperson Alexis Izzo explains:
(Alexis Izzo 12-4-19)
The exhibit, titled “Second Chances: Susquehanna SPCA,” The opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM today in the museum’s Community Gallery and is free and open to the public, the exhibit will be open through the end of the month.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday for area veterans, service members & their families, lodge spokesman Mark Little explains:
(Mark Little 12-5-19)
Little said that reservations can be made at 265-3804 or 563-2175.
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The State Office for the Aging encourages older New Yorkers with Medicare to review and make any needed changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the upcoming year before the Medicare open enrollment period ends on December 7, 2019. Plan changes take effect January 1, 2020. Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks.
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Democrat Jim Barber of Middleburgh will challenge State Senator James Seward for the Senate next year. Barber announced he will hold a campaign launch event on Saturday, December 14th. Barber’s public service includes 7 years as the New York State Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and 2 years in the State Department of Agriculture and Markets as a Special Assistant to the Commissioner. Seward was first elected to the state senate in 1986.
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Broadway in Binghamton presents Rudolph the Musical tonight at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. More information is available at Broadway in Binghamton.com or at ticketmaster.com.
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