Governor Cuomo today signed legislation criminalizing the manufacture, sale, transport and possession of firearms and major components of such weapons that are undetectable by a metal detector, including 3D printed guns and expanding laws requiring the safe storage of firearms. This legislation builds on the Red Flag Bill signed in February that prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing a firearm and it builds on legislation Governor Cuomo signed Monday extending the background check waiting period and banning bump stocks.

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Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across the country, to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Ed told WCDO News that the journey will finish up tomorrow:

(Ed Curley 7-26-19)

Donations in Ed’s name can be made online to JDRF.org; he raised about $5,000 in pledges with his journey.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to allow state and local candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses, enabling more parents to run for public office.  Specifically, the bill amends state election law to allow campaign funds to be used to pay child care expenses that are “incurred in the campaign or in the execution of the duties of public office or party position.” The bill’s provisions are effective in 60 days.  In New York, about 33 percent of the state’s executive and legislative officials are women, compared with a national average of 29 percent of state executive and legislative officials, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.  

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The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they will break ground on their new animal shelter on Saturday August 24th.  The New Shelter will be about 1 mile north of the current facility on State route 28 near Cooperstown. 

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The Otsego County Fair is underway today at the Fairgrounds in Morris.  Spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about some of this year’s highlights:

(Lisa Jones 7-30-19)

The full line-up is available at otsegocountyfair.org.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Otsego and Chenango counties last week.  13 retail stores were checked and all of the stores were found to be in compliance and did not sell alcohol to the underage operative.  Among the compliant stores were: Mirabito Quickway in Sidney & Franklin,   Snake Bite Liquors of Afton& B & W Wines & Liquors in Bainbridge.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 58-year-old Karl Heidenreich of Franklin for Criminal Impersonation; following a civilian report that Heidenreich falsely pretended that he was a Police Officer.  Heidenreich was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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The Next Women’s Health talk tonight will focus on Plant-Based Eating, with dietitian Nicole Wake of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.  The discussion will be held tonight at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM.    Events in the series are free and open to the public, more information is available at 337-4239.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Monthly Friday Breakfast event this Friday on August 2nd, from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on State Highway 10 Delhi.  More information is available at Delaware county.org

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The American Red Cross is holding another blood drive in Laurens today. Donors of all types are needed, especially type O.  Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  Today’s blood drive in Laurens will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post at 11 Main Street.

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