The Constitution Pipeline denial by New York State DEC could have severe ramifications to the economy of the Southern Tier. Delaware county IDA Chairman Jim Thompson Commented:

(Jim Thompson 4-28-16)

Constitution pipeline officials stated a desire to appeal the New York State ruling to a federal court.
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Governor Cuomo announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers who have medical conditions that can be aggravated by extreme heat, to buy and install air conditioning. Eligible households can apply for cooling assistance through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Home Energy Assistance Program beginning May 2. Last year about 240 Southern Tier families received help; overall more than 4,100 households received cooling assistance last summer
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The Sidney Rotary Club is continuing with plans to educate the local public about the continuing Heroin Crisis. Another meeting has been scheduled for May 25th at the Sidney High School Library at 6:15
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The Otsego Electric Cooperative announced that attorney Timothy Johnson of Edmeston, will be their new CEO. Johnson formerly served as legal counsel to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
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The New York State Court of Appeals ruled today that DNA evidence presented by prosecutors in a trial, must be accompanied at trial by at least one analyst involved in the critical stages of the processing of the DNA Evidence used, or who independently analyzed the raw data. The Court of Appeals ruled 4-3, that DNA evidence otherwise violates a defendant’s constitutional right to confront an accuser. The ruling follows a controversial Brooklyn trial where DNA evidence was presented & eventually convicted a man, who will now get a new trial.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a Domestic Dispute Monday on Town Shed Road in the Town of Deposit. Deputies arrested 36-year-old Brian Curtis of Deposit for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief & 3rd degree Robbery, he was arranged in Town of Deposit Court & he was released on $500 cash bail and is to reappear in the Town of Deposit Court at a later date.
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Sidney Flowers and Gifts are expanding their store at 67 Main Street in Sidney and The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci assisted with the ribbon cutting this morning, he commented about the explansion & the Sidney business community:

(Ray Pucci 4-28-16)

Sidney Flowers & Gifts will also host the Sidney Chamber’s Business After Hours event from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.
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Delaware County Public health will hold a free rabies clinic today at the Pindars Corners Fire department on state route 23. The clinic runs from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.
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