P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-3-21
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:
(Letitia James 8-3-21)
Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report:
(Cuomo 1)
Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:
(Cuomo 2)
Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office’s investigation is considered to be over. State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo’s resignation.
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The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)
More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.
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The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair. The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230
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The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser. For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.
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WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday. Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a “Hero Walk” in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21
The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:
(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)
Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00. The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.
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Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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