P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-5-22

The Hartwick College Women’s Field Hockey Team has been conducting fundraising efforts for the Trinity O’Connor Foundation, named after 6 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney who died earlier this year after a battle with cancer. Foundation Spokesperson Kim Ayres told WCDO News that their efforts will culminate with their game today:

(Kim Ayres 10-5-22)

Ayres said that money raised for the foundation will go to families of children battling cancer, more information is available at trinityoconnorfoundation.org, or at their Facebook Page.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 33 year old Kevin Cochrane was sentenced to 3 years in prison followed by 6 years of post-release supervision, for attempted use of a child less than 17 years of age in a sexual performance. Cochrane was taken to the Broome County Jail after sentencing in Broome County Court, he will be transferred over to a state correctional facility.

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The New York State Department of Health proposed regulations for 23 additional emerging contaminants in drinking water in the State Register today, which then starts a 60-day public review and comment period. The proposed regulations would set new drinking water standards, or maximum contaminant levels, for 4 additional hazardous chemicals, requiring public water systems to reduce levels under the requirements. The proposed rules would also require testing, reporting, and public notification for 19 additional PFAS compounds. The proposed regulations appear at dos.ny.gov/state-register, the public will until December 5th to review and comment

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The Otsego County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets tonight in Otego. The clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Otego Fire Department, more information is available at 547-4230.

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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-5-22

In the month of September, members State Police from Troop “C” removed 53 impaired drivers off the roadways. 2 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 15 of those drivers were more than double the legal limit, 12 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs, 3 of those drivers were previously convicted of DWI within the last 10 years

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Chobani has increased pay for their workers in South Edmeston. The company says wages are increasing anywhere between 20% and 30% for their hourly manufacturing employees, that means starting salary will now be $18.50 per hour. The average salary at the business is $23.50.

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Delaware County Public Health Services will be conducting a Monkeypox vaccine clinic Today, from 4:30PM to 6:00 PM, at 99 Main Street in Delhi. The two vaccine doses are given 28 days apart. This is a 1st dose clinic only. More information is available at 607-832-5200 To register for the clinic, go to delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. This morning’s meeting will be held at the Trackside Diner, chamber members & Directors are urged to attend.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital’s Levine Center, in Oneonta. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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