The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting\nconsumers about scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel\ncoronavirus. Scammers are using fake emails that contain harmful links designed\nto steal your personal information. the\nState Department of Health stated there are no confirmed cases of the\nCoronavirus in New York, they are announcing their latest information at\nhealth.ny.gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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State lawmakers are dealing with putting together a new\nbudget, which has a 7 Billion dollar shortfall attached. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The state budget is due on April 1st. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Governor Cuomo today announced he is advancing a 30-day\nbudget amendment to speed up the permitting and construction of renewable\nenergy projects. the Accelerated\nRenewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act will create a new Office of\nRenewable Energy Permitting to streamline the process for environmentally\nresponsible and cost-effective siting of large-scale renewable energy projects\nacross the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cGalumpha: The Beethoven Project\u201d comes to Norwich tomorrow\nas Part of the Binghamton Philharmonic\u2019s yearlong celebration of Beethoven\u2019s\n250th Birthday. Galumpha President &\nDirector Andy Horowitz explained to WCDO News how it all came about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cGalumpha: The Beethoven Project\u201d is also helping to raise\nfunds for both the Chenango Arts Council & the Norwich Theater Company,\nit will take place at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 22nd at the\nMartin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Tickets are $20, at\nchenangoarts.org or by calling 336-ARTS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delaware County Sheriff\u2019s Deputies arrested 47-Year-Old\nIsrael Rivera of Arkville for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended\nRegistration & Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection Certificate\nand was released on traffic tickets returnable to Franklin Town Court at a\nlater date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Commerce Chenango will hold their Economic Outlook Breakfast\non February 27th, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich starting at 7:30\nAM. The Economic Outlook Breakfast will feature keynote speaker NBT Senior Vice\nPresident and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann, RSVP\u2019s must be in today\nat 334-1400 or register@chenangony.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have\nteamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give\nTime. An estimated 117,910 new cases of\ncancer will be diagnosed in New York this year; many will likely have a need\nfor blood. To schedule a blood donation\nappointment, or make a financial gift, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. A blood drive is being held today in\nSherburne from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sherburne United Church of Christ, 1\nSouth Main Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The State Medicaid Redesign Team 2 will hold the third of a\nseries of public comment forums today beginning at 10:00 AM in Albany. The Team\nis tasked with cutting about 2.5 billion dollars in costs to the program in the\nnext fiscal year’s Budget; a live webcast of the public comment forum will be\navailable at health.ny.gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a federal aviation\ngrant for Chenango County. The money will be used to improve safety and assess\nthe runway at Lt. Warren Eaton airport in Norwich. More information about the grants is\navailable ost.dot.gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus. Scammers are using fake emails that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal information. the State Department of Health stated … Continue reading