News Briefs: May 9, 2025
ADK Announces May Hikes
ONEONTA—The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has released its hiking schedule for May. Next up, Jim and Carolyn Austin, (607) 437-5734, will lead an outing at Glimmerglass State Park on May 13. A longer Saturday hike at Landis Arboretum in Esperance will be held on May 17, and requires pre-registration at susqadk.org. Jenny Grimes and Tam Rutenber, (607) 434-4766, will lead a hike at Gilbert Lake State Park on May 20. Ed Overby will present on his travels to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Caldera and Olduvai Gorge at the monthly potluck and club meeting on Wednesday, May 21. Roberta Austin, (607) 435-1319, will lead a trip at Windswept Acres in Delancey on May 27.
Math, Science Teaching Scholarships Available
ALBANY—The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation announced that applications are open for the Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program for the 2025-26 academic year. The program offers substantial scholarships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who commit to teaching math or science in grades 7-12 in New York. Applications are due by May 13; visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/nys-math-and-science-teaching-incentive-program for eligibility guidelines or to apply.
HESC is also accepting applications for the NYS STEM Incentive program through August 15 and for the NYS Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship through May 16. Program and application information may be found, respectively, at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/nys-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-incentive and https://www.hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/nys-math-and-science-teaching-incentive-program.
Feral Fest 2025 Announced
ONEONTA—Friends of the Feral TNR-Otsego, an organization that controls feral cat populations and improves their quality of life by sterilizing and releasing them, will hold its Feral Fest 2025 fundraiser at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center from 1-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Admission is $5.00, or $25.00 for admission and a commemorative sampling glass. There will be beer, wine and spirits tasting from 1-4 p.m., food donated by local businesses, live local entertainment, a cash bar, and raffles. All proceeds support feral cat population management. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit friendsoftheferaltnr.org.
