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Chenango IDA renews tax break for NYS&W Railway

NORWICH – With a newly expired tax break for the defunct New York Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation (NYS&W), the ..


Multi-million dollar senior housing project planned for former Earlville school

EARLVILLE – The nonprofit agency behind a proposed multi-million dollar redevelopment of the former Earlville school building is moving ahead ..


Otsego County Sheriff charges Town of Preston man for multiple break-ins

OTSEGO COUNTY – A Town of Preston man has been arrested by Otsego County law enforcement and now faces multiple ..


Chenango Behavioral Health Services asks $400,000 extra for restoration services

NORWICH – Citing massive costs that have already surpassed its 2024 projections, Chenango County Behavioral Health Services is looking to ..


FBI: Smithville man made threats on social media and illegally possessed firearms

SMITHVILLE – A Smithville Flats man faces up to 20 years in prison for federal crimes, including making credible threats ..


County sees drop in local sales tax collections

CHENANGO COUNTY – Citing a moderate slowing of local sales tax collections, a new report from the New York State Comptroller’s ..


Chenango DSS looks to grow staff to combat homelessness

NORWICH – The Chenango County Department of Social Services (DSS) is exploring the use of state allocations to create new ..


Secured funding will expand broadband in Sherburne and Columbus

SHERBURNE – Village and town officials in Sherburne and Columbus have secured a $6.9 million state grant that they say ..


New Berlin Fire Department to receive federal grant

NEW BERLIN – An offcut of $650,000 in federal funding for firefighting agencies across New York State will make its ..


Chenango County DSS requests $666,000 interbudget transfer to cover escalating homelessness problem

NORWICH – Citing a notable increase in the area’s homeless population, the Chenango County Department of Social Services (DSS) is ..


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