Governor Cuomo delivered his Executive Budget proposal this afternoon in Albany, which calls for a changing of tax codes to counteract the federal tax changes that targeted New York:
(Cuomo 1-16-18)
Lawmakers have until April 1st to get a budget passed in time for the new fiscal year.
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63-year old Ray Agard of Fort Plain was charged with DWI, Speed not reasonable & Prudent, criminal possession of a Controlled Substance among other charges, after he drove his car into the Jones residence on State Highway 28 in the Town of Milford. Agard lost control of the vehicle and exited the right shoulder, striking a snow bank. His vehicle continued off the roadway before coming to rest in the Jones home, he faces court action shortly.
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond will hold an active shooter/ disturbance Training session in Sidney on January 17th, Sheriff Dumond told WCDO News about the session:
(Dumond 1-16-18)
The session will be held in January 17th at the Sacred Heart Church on Liberty Street in Sidney starting at 10:00 AM.
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The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has reprimanded Guilford Town Justice Joan Kline. Kline is accused of procedural errors & inappropriate comments; she has decided to accept the censure.
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A new Sienna College Poll found voters like major elements of Governor Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State address that was unveiled last week. The most popular proposal with 76% approval is the plan to pass the Child Victims Act, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for sex crimes, committed against minors and increase the statute of limitations for civil cases. Over 65% supported the plan to prevent taxpayer funds from being used to settle sexual harassment claims involving state officials. 65% favor early voting, The Dream Act was supported by 60%, Making Roe vs. Wade into a permanent State law was backed by 59%. 58% approve of filing a lawsuit challenging the new federal tax law.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Labor Law Seminar on Friday at the chamber’s offices on Main Street beginning at 8:00 a.m. The presentation focuses on Labor and Employment Law for small employers from hiring to firing and the investigations and policies in-between including the newly enacted paid family leave policy. Registration deadline is Wednesday; members can register at otsegocc.com or call 267-4010 extension 104.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public & will begin at 7:00 PM.