Don Perkins

NYS Holds First Annual Museum Week From now through June 6 New York residents are encouraged to celebrate the first annual New York State Museum Week. State senator James Seward says that during the period, more than 200 museums will offer special events, activities and promotions to give guests a sample of the exhibitions and programs offered by the state’s nearly 2,000 museums.

I Love New York Returns The state has spent $5 million to overhaul the 30-year-old theme to attract tourists and promote the Empire State. The ad campaign will start on television with pictures of famous New York destinations replacing the familiar red heart logo.

Accident During Bainbridge Parade Leaves 9-year-old Boy Dead A 9-year old boy was killed when he fell off a parade float at the Memorial Day parade. There are few details so far about the incident from police.  Media reports say the boy fell off near the main street intersection when the plastic chair he was riding in fell over the side when the float came to a stop.  The boy was run over when the

NYC Man Arrested in Hartwick for Allegedly Selling Heroin A 23-year-old New York City man was arrested Thursday for allegedly selling heroin on April 13 in Hartwick following a 2-month joint investigation by the Otsego County sheriff’s office criminal investigation division and the Oneonta PD detective bureau.

Libous Named to Development Council State senator and deputy senate majority leader Tom Libous has been named to the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. Governor Cuomo announced this month that up to $750 million would be available as part of the second round of Regional Economic Development Council grants.

Chobani Ammonia Leak Came From Chill Tunnel The ammonia leak that forced an evacuation of the Chobani plant in New Berlin was apparently the result of a contractor error in the chill tunnel, according to an official statement.

Police Focus on Seatbelt Use Police officers throughout the region will participate in another effort to get people to wear their seat belts. A 14-day state-wide campaign called “Buckle Up New York” begins today.

Chobani to Feature Chenango County in National Advertisements As an official sponsor of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, Chobani of New Berlin has announced a campaign of commercials featuring the business, farms and residents of Chenango County to show that Chobani is all about people and its people who made the growth of the company possible.

Seward Introduces College Affordability Plan State senator James Seward has introduced the senate’s 2012 College Affordability Plan, which will help middle class families and students afford the rapidly increasing cost of a college education.

Voters Decide Center Street School to be No More, Pass Budget The fate of the Center Street School in Oneonta was ultimately decided by a record number of voters. Nearly 3,000 voters turned out at the Foothills Performing Arts Center yesterday, a record number...