Governor Cuomo Presented Proposals to Combat The Heroin And Opioid Epidemic In the state. Cuomo called for the elimination of prior authorization for treatment, increase Access to Lifesaving Treatment By Recruiting Health Care Providers To Become Prescribers, Establish 24/7 Crisis Treatment Centers, allow emergency departments to consult the “I-Stop” registry combat “Doctor Shopping” for Opioids & Create First Recovery High Schools To Help Young People In Recovery Finish School.
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State Lawmakers are looking to get back to work on the 2017 session, area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch told WCDO News today that budgeting for public edcuation is a top priority:
(Cliff 1-11-17)
Crouch has served in the state Assembly since 1995, he has been appointed to the Agriculture, Labor, Rules, Ways and Means, and Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committees. He will also continue his work as Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference.
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State Police at Sidney arrested 43 year old Toby Jones of Masonville, for felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .18% plus several other traffic violations. Troopers responded to a vehicle in the ditch at Crane Hill Road in the Town of Sidney, Jones failed to keep right and drove into a ditch. The arrest was a felony because he has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. Jones faces court action in Town of Sidney Court on January 17th.
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A Chenango County man is under arrest for allegedly stealing over $17,000 from the bank accounts of 2 victims. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Aaron Bishop of Plymouth, for thefts from bank accounts from October through December 2016. Bishop is charged with 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny, & 2nd degree Forgery, he was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail.
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This Year’s Musical Act for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open at the EnJoie Golf Course in Endwell has been announced, Jon Bon Jovi will perform on August 18th following the day’s Golf Action. Terry Potter of Millenia entertainment negotiated the deal to bring Bon Jovi:
(Terry Potter 1-11-17)
Tickets go on sale on Friday January 20th, at 11:00 AM at Ticketmaster outlets. Past performers at the Dick’s sporting Goods Open have included Maroon 5, Tim McGraw, Train, Lady Antebellum & Rob Thomas, about 20,000 people are expected to attend the Bon Jovi Show.
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Oneonta police arrested an Edmeston man Tuesday following a disturbance at the Oneonta Coin Company. 47 year old Timothy Arnold was charged with 3rd degree Burglary, attempted Grand Larceny & resisting arrest, Arnold is accused of trying to leave the store with a box of coins valued at $1,500, he faces court action shortly.
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The State DOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 17 to discuss the conclusions of the Interstate 81 pedestrian bridge study, and the US Route 11 Bridge over I-81 replacement project, both located in the town of Dickinson. The public information meeting will be held in at the Dickinson Town Hall, 531 Old Front Street in Dickinson. A formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
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NY State of Health and the State Department of Labor announced that since June 2015, nearly 225,000 individuals have been reached through a partnership to inform New York job seekers about affordable health insurance coverage options. Throughout January, NY State of Health is deploying in-person assistors to 46 Career Center locations where job seekers can make enrollment appointments and obtain more information about NY State of Health.
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The Community Foundation for South Central New York announced a grant opportunity for libraries in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. On-line Applicants will be able to complete and submit their applications to the Community Foundation on-line. “The deadline for this opportunity is March 7th, 2017. Interested organizations should visit donorswhocare.org to view the guidelines and start the application process.
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