Governor Cuomo signed the Farm Workers Bill Wednesday, which establishes a Fair Labor Practices Act to protect farm worker rights and ensure equitable housing and working conditions.
(Cuomo 7-18-19)
The bill grants farm workers overtime pay, a day of rest each week, disability and Paid Family Leave coverage, unemployment benefits and other labor protections. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.
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The Guilford Town Board meeting last night drew a standing room only crowd of citizens, who wanted answers to their questions about the proposed High Bridge Wind Farm project by Calpine, Priscilla Welden of the Concerned Neighbors of Guilford commented:
(Priscilla Welden 7-18-19)
The Proposal calls for up to 30 large Wind Turbines to be placed around the town of Guilford to generate sustainable energy, the project will also require state approval.
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Broadway in Binghamton announced their lineup of shows coming to Binghamton for the 2019-2020 seasons, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 7-18-19)
Niles said that tickets will also go on sale Monday at 10:00 AM, for the Off Broadway show “The Office; A Musical Parody” based on the popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell. Tickets for “The Office” and the rest of the announced shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through Broadway In Binghamton.com.
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The Catskill Watershed Corporation awarded grants for almost $200,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations in the watershed region for educational projects and programs. 33 grants were announced, more information is available at cwconline.org.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-Year-Old Robert Decker of Sidney on an active Bench Warrant from Town of Sidney Court for failure to appear on previous charges of Menacing and Harassment. Decker was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. Decker is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date, Deputies were assisted by the Village of Sidney Police Department.
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State Police arrested 57 year old Edward Fernly of Oneonta, on 5 counts of petty larceny. Fernly is accused of stealing items from Lowe’s in Oneonta, worth about $930. Fernly was released on appearance tickets for Oneonta Town Court at a later date.
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Organizers of Woodstock 50 have submitted their 3rd application to have the event held at Vernon Downs in Oneida County. Previous applications were turned down due to the closeness in time of the scheduled event, and for the lack of planning for law enforcement & first responders to be on hand to sufficiently handle the demands of a large 3 day music festival. A previous attempt to hold the festival on the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival at Watkins Glen international fell apart last month.
25 year old John Mehne of Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a Broome County grand jury’s indictment. Mehne was arrested June 4 after he allegedly crashed a stolen car on I-81, tried to escape by jumping on 2 other vehicles, fled in to the woods, then Police agencies launched a manhunt. The grand jury indicted Mehne for Grand Larceny and Menacing; he was arraigned on the latest charges & was remanded back to the Broome County Jail. Another Grand Jury presentation is expected, as the Broome County District Attorney’s Office continues to work with State Police on additional charges relating to the series of incidents involving Mehne on June 4th.
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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled on Wednesday, July 24th. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov; the auction will begin at 9:30 am at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Masonville Fire Hall. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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