Ed Curley of Sidney Recently completed a lengthy bicycle trip across the country to raise money for a cause; he talked to WCDO about that aspect of his trip:
(Ed Curley 8-6-19)
Money can still be donated in Ed’s name at JDRF.org.
————————————————-
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation prohibiting the manufacture, transport, shipment, and possession of knives that are undetectable by a metal detector. Possession of such weapons will now be considered a Class A misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a year in jail. Members of the military and police officers may continue to carry these weapons for official use. The law goes into effect on November 1, 2019.
————————————————-
Delaware County Public Health will hold another Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Walton Highway Garage on State Route 10. More information is available at 832-5200, or delawarecountypublichealth.com
———————————————–
Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus. In New York State, approximately 1.5 million students ride school buses to and from school every year, However, Operation Safe Stop in April 2018 exposed that hundreds of people ignore this law and over 850 people were ticketed in 1 day.
——————————————–
The Delaware County Democratic Committee announced that Congressman Antonio Delgado, State Senator Jen Metzger and local candidates will attend their Annual Community Barbecue on Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hamden Town Pavilion. Tickets are $15, children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Democratic Committee of Delaware County booth at the DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR August 12th to the 17th, from town Democratic committee members, or at dcnydems.org.
——————————————–
The 11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in Oneonta, will be held on Friday, August 30th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & Saturday, August 31st from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, with live music, vendors, entertainment, bounce house, food & Hot Air Balloons. More information is available by calling Destination Oneonta at 432-2941.
——————————————
The Chenango County Department of Public Works closed County Road 17 between State Route 41 and Loomis Road in the Town of Afton today for the replacement of a large culvert. The work is expected to take 3 to 5 days, Drivers should seek alternate routes. Local residents will be allowed to travel to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi will hold a rural broadband town hall in Chenango County This afternoon. The event will begin at 4:45 pm at Sherburne-Earlville Middle School. This event is free and open to all members of the community.
———————————————
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the adoption of regulatory amendments that will allow for an expansion of the state’s crisis response system while emphasizing person-centered recovery and rehabilitation in the community. Crisis Residential programs are available to all New Yorkers, including children and adults, regardless of the ability to pay. The goals of a crisis management system are to: maintain people safely in the community, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations & coordinate information sharing among clinicians, patients, & family members to reflect patient preferences.
—————————————-