Governor Cuomo signed the “Safe Way Home Act” this week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault to their home or a shelter.  This legislation will go into effect after 90 days.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.  Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date. 

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The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have been announced.  In Delaware County, Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received $109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their Comprehensive Housing Study.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon.   Mutual aid was provided by from Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin, Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without injury.

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Firefighters responded Monday afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens.  The fire at the Decker residence was attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the family.

Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the “Pink Tax” on products aimed specifically for women.  A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys, clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are more expensive than men’s.   Women’s merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men’s products. 

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Members of the Governor’s administration participated in volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600 toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for the 4th year in a row.

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State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief & numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan. 2, 2019.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government spending legislation that the President signed last week.  This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep its doors open and continue serving area veterans.

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The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt & his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney.  The dinner will be held at the River Street Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.

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