Farmers, ranchers can apply for financial assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Online tools and toll-free number available to assist producers Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus…
LETTER: Funding for Central New York after the pandemic
To the Editor: Once we are past the immediate COVID-19 outbreak and can safely begin to resume normal activity, we will be faced with the challenge of recovering economically. School…
Red Cross to operate virtual Family Assistance Center to support families following COVID-19 deaths
Volunteers will provide emotional and spiritual care, referrals and support The American Red Cross is operating a virtual Family Assistance Center to provide comfort and support, information and referrals for…
Community Bank N.A. donates $45,000 to support local community
Charitable giving has been at the heart of Community Bank throughout its more than 150-year history and most recently, the bank donated $45,000 to support local communities during this unprecedented…
LETTER: Many hospital services resuming
Many hospital services resuming Dear Members of the Community: We here at Oneida Health are pleased to inform you that we are opening up all services so that you can…
USDA announces grants for urban agriculture and innovative production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development…
COLUMN: The Musings of A Simple Country Man
The Pursuit of Justice By: Hobie Morris It is three years after the guns of the Civil War fired their final shot. Brookfield’s village proper has many businesses to meet…
Consider the financial impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias during tax season
The impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias goes far beyond health. The costs associated with Alzheimer’s can be staggering for families, with average out-of-pocket costs for health care and…
Congressman includes key transparency provisions in broadband proposal
Amid global pandemic and increased reliance on broadband technology for school, work, medicine and more for rural communities, Brindisi calls for strong investment and real solution Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced…
Madison County reacts to latest news on Phase 4 reopening
Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced Wednesday the changes to NY Forward Phase 4. According to Madison County officials, leaders in the Central New York region learned about those changes from…
Canastota Alumni Association news
Aldi clerk Wendy Bain hands chairperson Lynne Ahnert the ticket stub naming the April winner of the Canastota Alumni Association’s six-month raffle drawing. The winning ticket belongs to Jim Caldwell,…
SUNY Morrisville hires new chief financial officer
Jamie Cyr of Chittenango is the new chief financial officer at SUNY Morrisville, beginning July 1. Cyr comes to SUNY Morrisville with extensive experience in financial planning and forecasting and…