New York State has a record 15 Billion Dollars in unclaimed funds, according to the State Comptroller’s office. Money typically comes from old or forgotten savings accounts, business transactions, gift cards or property sales, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us/ouf.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill that cracks down on unauthorized invasion of privacy by using video surveillance in a neighbor’s backyard. The bill will give New Yorkers a legal recourse to sue a neighbor who records activities in their backyard with the intent to harass, threaten or annoy them. Unlawful surveillance laws were adopted in New York in 2003, but privacy only applied to bathrooms & dressing rooms.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 21-year-old Tristen Caballer of Worcester on a warrant after a motor vehicle pursuit in East Worcester. Caballer was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, aggravated harassment, and multiple vehicle and traffic violations, he was located by a deputy in East Worcester, a pursuit followed to a trailer park in Worcester, where Caballer abandoned his vehicle, fled on foot & was tracked by Police Dogs to a nearby residence, he faces court action shortly.
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Commerce Chenango announced that a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party would be combined with their monthly Business After Hours event, at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, in Sherburne from 4:30 to 6:30 PM on August 21st. Those interested in attending need to RSVP by the end of the day tomorrow by email or 334-1400.
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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be accepting submissions for its Annual Student Art Exhibit through 6:30 tomorrow evening at the Artists’ Palette at 17-19 South Broad Street in Norwich. All area students are encouraged to submit work for the show, which will be on display at the Artists’ Palette from this Saturday, until Sunday, September 10. The show is open to all area students, Grade K through 12. For more information, contact The Artists’ Palette at 244-1445, or colorscape.org.
The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area voters wishing to vote in the September 12th Party Primary, that tomorrow is the last day to register in person at the Board of Elections in Delhi or postmark a registration form for the Primary Election. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us or by calling 832-5321.
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The Oneonta City Clerk’s office will be closed today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Officials said that the office will be closed for training, more information is available at 432-6450.
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The Arc Otsego will host a career fair on September 13th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The fair will be held at The Arc Otsego at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The agency is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including direct support professionals, community service providers, bus drivers, home managers, individual program coordinators and more. There is no appointment necessary, and there will be onsite interviews and childcare available.