Governor Cuomo continues to hold a large lead over Democratic Party challenger, Cynthia Nixon, A Siena Poll released today has Cuomo at 60% & Nixon at 29% among Democrats. Primary day this year is Thursday, September 13th. Cuomo has also maintained large leads over expected Republican nominee Marcus Molinaro.
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Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6% in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Tax collections totaled $8.5 billion compared to $8 billion during the same period last year. The report revealed that the highest regional increases in the state were in the Southern Tier, the Mohawk Valley& the Mid-Hudson all at 5.8%, The Capital District had 5.6% growth & Long Island at 5.5%.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Grown & Certified program has made $250,000 available to eligible, existing and new Grown & Certified food and beverage producers and processors; an additional $225,000 in funding is available for retailers to develop a long term, in-store consumer marketing campaign that promotes Grown & Certified products. Funds are available on a first come, first serve basis until August 31st, more information is available at the Department of Agriculture and Markets’ website.
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The Otsego County fair is underway through this Sunday at the fairgrounds in Morris. Country Music performer Keith Anderson will be on stage tonight, Fair spokesperson Lisa Jones comments:

(Lisa Jones 8-1-18)

The full schedule for all of the events is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
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The New Jersey Devils have named Mark Dennehy as the Head Coach of the Binghamton Devils today. Dennehy had accepted a position in Wheeling earlier this summer as Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations, after being relieved of his duties at Merrimack College, where he had coached for 13 years where he won 161 games & was credited with turning the hockey program around. More information about Devils tickets is available at binghamtondevils.com or at Devils front office at 722-7367.
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Norwich City Police are reminding area residents to lock up their vehicles, following a series of vehicle break-ins. Police reported that 15 vehicles have been broken into in the last 3 days alone. Police also suggest bringing valuables inside, and not leaving them in plain view in the vehicle.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was alerted of an alleged abduction last night at about 9:30 PM in Smithville Flats. This morning, the victim, 20 year old Katelyn Nielsen of Smithville Flats, the suspect 46 year old Calvin Burlingame of Newark Valley & his vehicle were all located in Broome County. Deputies reported that Nielsen was unharmed, the investigation is continuing, anyone with information can call 337-1863.
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State Police have made an additional arrest in regards to the missing juvenile; Amanda Putorti of Richmondville. 37 year old Nicole Briggs of Preston Hollow was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Briggs was arrested along with John Winnie and Jeremy Schaefer in relation to this case; State Police were assisted by several area law enforcement agencies. Briggs, Schaefer & Winnie were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Rensselaerville Court at a later date. The investigation is still ongoing.
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The City of Oneonta Airport Commission will hold 3 special meetings over the next 2 weeks in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. The only item on the agenda for each of these meetings is the interview of representatives of firms who had responded to the City’s request for proposals for provision of airport-consultant services for the next 5 years. The first meeting is today at 10:00 am, future meetings will be announced, the public is welcome to attend.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will be held at The Sidney Golf Course @ 7:45 am, members & directors are urged to attend.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Tonight at the Bainbridge Town Hall at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.