Events of Historical Note
On Thursday, Nov. 3, starting at 7 p.m. the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host a special presentation by Mike McGrath entitled “Eastern Field Sport Traditions: History of trapping,…
LETTER: Responds to Comment
To the Editor: Recently Jackie Schmidts made comments regarding one of my editorials. First: The Federal Order Systems were created because back in the 1930s dairy farmers were victimized by…
Centrist Project endorses two independent House candidates on the cusp of historic wins
Strong Voter Appetite for Independent Leaders Representing People’s Interests, Not Party Interests Today, The Centrist Project announces its endorsement of two Independent candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives:…
New Woodstock Boasts First “Trail Life” Troop in NYS
Trail Life USA is a faith-based scouting organization that provides youth mentorship and character development to more than 20,000 boys in the United States. New Woodstock is home to the first Trail Life troop established in New…
DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman announce conviction of Arizona man for theft of more than $130,000 in state pension benefits; John H. Eydeler, III, allegedly stole pension benefits intended for…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to New York Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn
USDA New York State Farm Service Agency Executive Director James Barber announced that a majority of New York farms that enrolled in safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill…
Schneiderman announces settlement with Cigna regarding addition treatment
Settlement With Major Global Health Insurer Will Remove Barriers To Life-Saving Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder; Other Health Insurers Are Encouraged To Follow Cigna’s Policy Change Attorney General Eric T.…
Our People, Our Land, Our Images Exhibition at the Picker Art Gallery, Spring 2017
This Spring 2017, the Picker is hosting a traveling exhibition, Our People, Our Land, Our Images: International Indigenous Photography, featuring 26 Indigenous photographers from the U.S., Canada, Peru, Iraq, and New…
USDA announces streamlined guaranteed loans and additional lender category for small-scale operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are…
Senators urge Appropriations Committee to unlock federal funds
Many Dairy Farmers Have Seen Their Income Cut In Half as Milk Prices Dropped By More Than 40 Percent Over The Past Two Years U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and…
Schneiderman proposes bill to curb widespread misuse of non-compete agreements
Answering White House’s Call For States To Reform Laws On Non-Competes, A.G. To Introduce Bill That Bans The Harmful Pacts For Low-Wage Workers, Requires Higher Compensation For Workers Who Sign…
City of Oneida announces Common Council agenda for Nov. 1
The city of Oneida announced its Common Council Agenda for Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers at the municipal building at…