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Edition of 11/23/2023

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Editorial: Finally.

According to animal law experts, here in New York State animal abuse and cruelty laws are hidden away in an obscure section of our legal framework (Article 26 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law), making enforcement and prosecution difficult at best.…

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Bassett at 100: CV-S School-Based Health Center To Open

Bassett at 100 by Dr. Tommy Ibrahim CV-S School-Based Health Center To Open Dear Friends, Neighbors and Colleagues, Next month, Bassett Healthcare Network is opening its 22nd School-Based Health Center at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School. Bassett will now serve families in 18 school districts across four counties. In this season of counting blessings and expressing thanks, I want to share my gratitude for our amazing school-based health program—the largest rural school-based health program in New York State and a service…

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Oberacker: Clean Slate Bill Is Misguided

By shielding criminals from the accountability of their actions, the Clean Slate Bill will inadvertently facilitate recidivism and endanger our communities. I am supportive of giving individuals a second chance, but I am not okay with hiding serious crimes like manslaughter, gang assault, and armed robbery—to name a few.…

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Stayter: WQCC Focus Was Countywide

The various agencies comprising WQCC at that time brought to the table a wide range of knowledge and expertise that engendered a sharing of ideas that benefited more than just Otsego Lake. It also provided a well received outreach program open to any and all interested parties.…

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Tague: Clean Slate Bill Is Disgraceful

Letter from Assemblyman Chris Tague Clean Slate Bill Is Disgraceful I am not only disappointed but absolutely disgusted that the Clean Slate Act has been signed into law. Hochul, Biden and their administrations continue to prioritize felons over the struggling, law-abiding, American people. Signing this bill should signal to you that Gov. Hochul does not care for the future and safety of you or your children. She only cares about advancing her political career.Simply put, this legislation is going to…