P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-4-24
NYSEG reports that more power has been restored in the 4 local counties this afternoon, the number of customers without power is about 1300, the heavy wet snow has brought down tree limbs & power lines, Crews are continuing to work to get power restored as soon as possible.
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Area Fire departments & Emergency Squads will be hosting “Open Houses” this month, many on Saturday April 13th to coincide with the state’s “Recruit New York” campaign, with some holding their events at other times, Bainbridge Emergency Squad member Roger Barnhart visited WCDO this morning & commented on local recruitment efforts:
(Roger Barnhart 4-4-24)
Barnhart said that anyone with a desire to help in a variety of positions is encouraged to attend the upcoming Open House events in their community, to learn more.
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The State Senate has approved the confirmation of Steven James as the new State Police Superintendent. James has more than 32 years in Law Enforcement, he becomes the 18th Superintendent in State Police history.
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Governor Hochul announced a four-year project to revamp the technology at the State Department of Motor Vehicles. The state is contracting a with a new software company to upgrade the agency’s aging technology systems, which was found to be lacking as they re-opened following the COVID 19 pandemic. Fast Enterprises will be tasked with upgrading the DMV systems in 2 phases over the next 4 years, Fast Enterprises software is being used in 15 other states.
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Commerce Chenango announced that the next Business After Hours event will be held at the UHS Chenango Memorial Women’s Health Center at 32 Conkey Avenue on Wednesday April 17th. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, RSVP’s are requested by April 11th at 334-1400.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 4-4-24
State Emergency Management officials are urging New Yorkers to check travel conditions before they head outside today, depending on where in the state you are heading, wintry conditions like heavy snow, rain, sleet, and high wind gusts can be found, Travel is hazardous, for real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit www.511ny.org, for traffic and travel information.
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Oneonta Surgical Associates has a new location at 7 Associate Drive in Oneonta, behind Oneonta Specialty Services off River Street. Surgical Services will include General surgery, including skin, soft tissue, and abdominal procedures, Minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat abdominal issues plus colonoscopies. The Surgeons are also on call at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta for emergency surgical needs.
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