P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-22-22

The potential exists for a substantial amount of snow later this week, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 2-22-22)

Townsend said that some areas could see some low level flooding issues into Wednesday, local river gauges can be monitored at wcdoonline.com/river.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a new Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license. The Bill will allow New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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State Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for 71-year-old John Logotto, who was last seen on January 30th at the Grandview Hotel in Ogdensburg. State Police said that Logotto has ties to the Cooperstown & Oneonta areas locally, Anyone with information is asked to contact 315-379-0012.

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A bird flu that kills most infected humans, especially children, was found in birds in New York State. The State Health Department reported that a backyard flock of 8 birds on Long Island has tested positive for avian influenza, state officials & the United States Department of Agriculture will continue to monitor the situation

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The Workers’ Compensation Board is offering a new webinar series, starting tomorrow, to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job, especially those who have missed time from work or are suffering from ongoing or “long-haul” symptoms. Each one-hour session will run tomorrow as well as March 9th & April 13th. Registration is not required. To join, go to meetny.webex.com.

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An off-duty New York state trooper was killed Sunday in a snowmobile crash in Dannemora. 31 year old Joshua Gushlaw lost control of the snowmobile, veering from trail and hitting several trees, He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gushlaw joined the state police in 2016 & was assigned to Troop B in Plattsburgh.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-22-22

Congressman Antonio Delgado will hold a round-table discussion Today at 12:45 pm and bring together manufacturers, local economic development leaders to discuss the importance of growing the domestic semiconductor industry and building an advanced manufacturing workforce.

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Andes Central School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chakar has been placed on administrative paid leave pending an investigation into complaints, according to the Andes Central School Board of Education. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, the letter sent to parents by the School Board can be found at the Andes school website.

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