P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-16-24
Springbrook will receive $5 million from Tom Golisano as part of a $360 million donation to over 80 nonprofit organizations. In 2010, Golisano provided funds to establish the Golisano School, which expanded services for children with autism. In 2012, the organization completed the $22.5 million Coming Home Campaign, opening the Tom Golisano Center for Autism, a state-of-the-art facility offering specialized care and support for people with autism.
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23 year old Nalya Jimenez of Sidney pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court Tuesday to 1 count of Welfare Fraud, she was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. Jimenez admitted to providing false information while applying for SNAP, she failed to report recurring income from several sources – including a full-time position that would have rendered her ineligible to receive the benefits. Jimenez improperly received $5,679 in public benefits, she has agreed to pay the entirety of $5,679 in 30 days of sentence. If she fails to pay, she could face a year in jail.
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The Bainbridge Girl Scouts Service Unit 364 will hold a Halloween event this weekend at General Clinton Park, Spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 10-16-24)
Donations will be accepted Friday & Saturday, more information is available at 267-2378.
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The Delaware County Historical Association is accepting nominations for their Annual Awards of Merit. Nominations should be for individuals or Groups who have made significant contributions for the preservation of local history, the awards will be presented at the Associations Annual Meeting on November 3rd. Nominations must be entered by this Saturday October 19th, more information is available at 607-746-3849 or at dcha-ny.org.
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Wheels for Work is offering assistance to low income families in Delaware County in obtaining & Maintaining reliable transportation for employment purposes. Wheels For Work offers Subsidized vehicle loans up to $10,000, car repairs up to $1,000, more information is available at 607-746-1665.
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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding their annual Halloween event this weekend, spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 10-16-24)
The event will run from 12:00 to 4:00 PM this Sunday, money raised from the Down Home Fall Fest will benefit the Sidney Center Improvement Group.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-16-24
The Chenango County Planning Department has scheduled an Open House today in Norwich for County Members to examine the County’s draft 2050 Vision Plan, County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 10-7-24)
The Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Commerce Chenango Office at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangocounty2050.com.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will have their annual dinner & Awards Ceremony starting at 5:30 pm today at the Meredith Inn at Stonewall. The Business of the Year is Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Chamber President Ray Pucci said that his favorite award is the one honoring successful new businesses, which is the Rising Star Awards:
(Ray Pucci 10-16-24)
Also the Business Connector Award goes to the Delaware County Mayor’s Association & Raegan Reed, the owner of Cardio Club in Delhi.
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More American Red Cross Blood drives are being held locally, as the demand has increased following the hurricanes in the southern states recently, 1 drive is being held in Walton today from 1:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Walton First Baptist Church, on Townsend Street, another is being in Oneonta from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, on Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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