Daniel J. Cassavaugh
Out of the Darkness Walk Fundraiser is Sept. 8
The second annual Out of the Darkness Walk fundraiser will be Sept. 8 at Neawha Park in Oneonta.
The walk kicks off the national Suicide Prevention week, running Sept. 9-15. Local event coordinator for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Donna Lange, explained the importance of the walk and why the public should be made aware of the problem
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American Red Cross Plans Flood Remembrance Event in Binghamton
One year ago, Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York State as a Category 1 hurricane. And just as the state was starting to recover from its effects, remnants of tropical storm Lee hit on Sept. 7 and dumped another 10 inches of rain within a 24-hour period.
‘Seinfeld’ Solutions — Breaking Up with a Friend
You’ve really enjoyed your time with your new friend — be it a bromance or the female equivalent. But you’ve learned that, really, you just can’t stand the sight of that person anymore, and it’s time to move on. “Seinfeld” has a solution for that.
Make Sure Your Kids are Vaccinated Before Going Back to School
With the end of summer vacation and the return to school, it is a good time for parents to make sure their children’s vaccines are current and up to date. Yet according to the agency of healthcare research and quality statistics, fewer than 70 percent of all children receive all the recommended vaccines.
New Yorkers Turning to DMV Website to Register to Vote
Nearly 3,500 New Yorkers have used the new Department of Motor Vehicles online voter registration website since the Aug. 16 initiative, which streamlines DMV services by allowing New Yorkers to apply to register to vote, or update their address or party enrollment.
Gillibrand, Hanna Want Greek Yogurt on School Lunch Menus
U.S. Senator Kirstin Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna will be holding a press conference today at Chobani headquarters to announce their support for the re-classification of Greek yogurt under the USDA’s My Plate nutrition guidelines.
State Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Cortlandville
State Police at Homer investigated a two-car fatal accident Wednesday around 12:30 p.m.
1862 Replica Schooner ‘Lois McClure’ Begins Six-Week Tour
A complete replica of an 1862 canal schooner entered the New York state canal system Wednesday in Oswego on a six-week tour of the 524-mile canal system.
Fracking Protesters Rally in Albany
Hundreds of hydraulic fracking opponents rallied outside the state capital Monday in what is likely to be the beginning of lots more demonstrations if Gov. Andrew Cuomo sanctions high volume drilling in New York.
New York’s Path Through History Aims to Boost Tourism
New York State’s new Path Through History was unveiled on Tuesday to support New York tourism and economic development.