P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-1-22

Governor Hochul & Legislative Leaders announced that 10 bills have been introduced to tighten New York’s gun laws, close loopholes and directly address the gaps in our laws exposed by the shootings in Buffalo, Texas, and around the country. The bills would require information sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes; make threatening mass harm a crime; require micro-stamping for new guns; prohibit the purchase of body armor for anyone not in an eligible profession & strengthen the Red Flag law by expanding the list of people who can file for Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

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New York’s mobile sports wagering has generated over $267 million since January. New York has collected more in sports wagering revenue in five months than the total revenue any other state has generated over several years.

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The Raymond Corporation announced today that they will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary on June 14th at their facility in Greene. The the ceremonies will include the unveiling of an interactive museum style exhibit in the main lobby, more information is available at raymondcorp.com

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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $47,842 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of state ARC Trust Services to support several programs. More information about the Arc Otsego Guardianship and Fit and Fun Grants, is available by calling 433-8417.

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SUNY Oneonta students donated a record amount of food to The Lord’s Table on Elm Street in Oneonta. With the donations, The Lord’s Table and food pantry is well stocked to serve meals throughout the summer months & beyond, the amount donated was approximately $6,700 worth of nonperishable food items.

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Delaware County Public Health announced a free special event on June 16th at SUNY Delhi; “Not My Kid: 21 Steps to Violence Prevention in Children & Emerging adults with Special Health Care Needs, with guest Speaker Mary Muscari, DCPH Spokesperson Stacy Greene explains:

(Stacey Green 6-1-22)

More information about the program is available at 832-5200.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-1-22

The State Health Department reported that the Statewide 7-Day Average Case Rate for COVID 19 has Dropped every day for the last 2 weeks, back to the lowest levels since April 28th, across all regions of the state. More Than 80 Million Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests have been distributed To New Yorkers & there were 26 Statewide Deaths Reported Yesterday

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Taxes on motor fuel and highway diesel motor fuel are suspended today through December 31st. The State Department of Taxation & Finance announced that excise tax, prepaid sales tax, and state sales and use taxes are suspended, Local sales and use taxes are not suspended except where local legislative bodies voted to suspend their tax also. Several jurisdictions have elected to change their sales tax rate effective, today, the list of counties & municipalities that have dropped their portion of the gas tax can be found at tax.ny.gov.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Meeting this morning at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, members & Directors are urged to attend.

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