State Police arrested 30-year-old Sabrina Johnson of South New Berlin for DWI and other traffic violations, following a 1-vehicle crash on County Route 41 in the Town of Columbus. Johnson was not injured in the crash; she was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Columbus Court on November 2nd.
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The Bridge to Employment and Academic Marketplace Program, also known as “BEAM” is looking for area residents ages 19 to 30 who are looking for work, or training for jobs in the local economy. Spokesman Alan Sessions explains:
(Alan Sessions 10-19-16)
More information about the program is available at 432-4800 extension 109 or by e-mail: cdoworkforce@gmail.com or at the BEAM Facebook page.
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Governor Cuomo’s popularity is still over 50%, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll released today. 56% of respondents still view Cuomo favorably, down slightly from 57% in September, 41% have an unfavorable opinion of Cuomo, up slightly from last month. In spite of the arrests of Former aides, Cuomo is viewed favorably by 71% of Democrats and 52% of independents; about 66% of Republicans view him unfavorably. Cuomo polled weakly in the upstate counties, where 52% view him unfavorably and 45% favorably.
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The meeting of the Oneonta Planning commission originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The next meeting has been scheduled for November 16th in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Long time area Physician Dr. Abraham Saludo died last week in Sidney at the age of 80. Calling hours are today from 1:00-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at C. H. Landers Funeral Chapel, on Main Street in Sidney. A funeral mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday morning at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Sidney Emergency Squad, the Sacred Heart Church, of Sidney.
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The City of Oneonta will be crack sealing the Dietz Street parking lot and several other city streets beginning tomorrow morning. The work will begin at 7:00 AM, and signage & flaggers will guide traffic through the affected streets. More information is available at 432-2100. In the event of a rain out, the work will proceed the following day.
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Governor Cuomo hosted the New York State Tourism and Craft Beverage Summit Tuesday in Albany, where the state’s largest investment in tourism to date of $55 million was announced; dedicated to promoting New York’s attractions, drawing more visitors, creating jobs and further growing the both industries. Initiatives include new welcome centers in every region of the state that will feature Taste NY markets and offer locally-grown produce, and an additional $2 million in funding to promote special events specifically related to agritourism and the craft beverage industry
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Governor Cuomo announced the launch of 5 public service announcements as part of a campaign to urge New Yorkers to join together in the fight against addiction. The statewide “Combat Addiction” campaign emphasizes the far-reaching effects of addiction and connects New Yorkers with information and support services through social media, public service announcements. The ads direct individuals to a #Combat Addiction web page, which includes informational sections for individuals, families, friends, medical practitioners, law enforcement, educators, and community organizations.
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A Town of Oxford resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 46-year-old David Mack was charged for allegedly possessing cocaine, while working at a Town of Norwich business. Mack will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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