BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT-TV) - Homebuyers have a new resource to check whether a property has a polluted past.
Toxics Targeting, based in Ithaca, has come out with a new free online database that shows whether a specific residence is on or near a hazardous cleanup site. The firm has compiled information from the DEC, the EPA and county health departments and cross referenced information to get specific street addresses.
Toxics Targeting's Free Map: http://toxicstargeting.com/
Homes and properties in communities across New York are located on or near toxic sites that can cause health hazards or reduce investment value.
Use Toxics Targeting's Free Map to search any neighborhood for more than 650,000 abandoned landfills, toxic dumps, leaking tanks and other government-reported contamination threats in the Empire State.
If you are buying a specific home or property, you can order a Toxics Targeting Phase I Environmental Database Report. We will walk you through your detailed report and answer your questions. See our sample commerical and residental reports.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
FREE COLLEGE TUITION PROGRAM - Q&A Do you qualify?
Here is a link to the Q&A to see if you qualify for the new, free college tuition program ....
https://www.suny.edu/smarttrack/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/excelsior/
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - New York is the first state in America to make its state school system free for middle class students.But people still have questions about whether or not they’ll qualify.
In the wake of the state passing its budget – and making the Excelsior Scholarship program possible – the SUNY system has released a details question and answer FAQ.
The FAQ addresses a number of questions, including whether current students will be eligible next year for the scholarship (they will be) or whether graduate students are eligible (they aren’t).
In addition, NewsChannel 9 reported on Monday that there is no age limit for students who wish to take advantage of the program, but people already with a bachelor's degree are disqualified.
https://www.suny.edu/smarttrack/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/excelsior/
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - New York is the first state in America to make its state school system free for middle class students.But people still have questions about whether or not they’ll qualify.
In the wake of the state passing its budget – and making the Excelsior Scholarship program possible – the SUNY system has released a details question and answer FAQ.
The FAQ addresses a number of questions, including whether current students will be eligible next year for the scholarship (they will be) or whether graduate students are eligible (they aren’t).
In addition, NewsChannel 9 reported on Monday that there is no age limit for students who wish to take advantage of the program, but people already with a bachelor's degree are disqualified.
Monday, April 10, 2017
UPDATED...Emergency crews have been called to Chittning Pond for a water rescue.
Emergency crews have been called to Chittning Pond for a water rescue.
UPDATE.....WATERVILLE — In his 17-year career as a state Department of Environmental Conservation forest ranger, Robert Piersma has trained for water rescues but never has needed to go into the water.
That changed Monday when Piersma went into the frigid waters of Waterville’s Chittning Pond and pulled two men from the water who had overturned their canoe.
Rest of the Story at OD:
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20170410/forest-ranger-saves-2-men-in-cold-water-rescue
Emergency crews have been called to Chittning Pond off of Route 20 for a water rescue. There are three people in the water, according to scanner reports.
LINK AT: http://www.uticaod.com/news/20170410/water-rescue-taking-place-in-waterville
SUPERVISOR - Unable to Get Minutes on Line
Ever notice how Supervisor Salka preaches transparent government yet doesn't want to...or hasn't the power to...get the Town Board minutes ON LINE???....you have to check his personal FACEBOOK page... draining the swamp..? start draining your own little swamp, Mr.Salka... or is there something the Board needs to hide?
Take a look at the information PROGRESSIVE towns like Lebanon provide and even publish in the local paper! And our Supervisor is going to change ALBANY? ... like you changed Brookfield ???? Look around...!!
PROGRESSIVE TOWN REPORT ....See here
Oneida Dispatch
http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20170408/lebanon-town-meeting-april-10-to-discuss-road-plan
Take a look at the information PROGRESSIVE towns like Lebanon provide and even publish in the local paper! And our Supervisor is going to change ALBANY? ... like you changed Brookfield ???? Look around...!!
PROGRESSIVE TOWN REPORT ....See here
Oneida Dispatch
http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20170408/lebanon-town-meeting-april-10-to-discuss-road-plan
Sunday, April 9, 2017
THIS WEEK IN BROOKFIELD ....
| Monday, April 10, 2017 | |
| TOWN BOARD - North Brookfield Fire Hall - 7 PM | |
| Monthly Town Board Meeting | |
| NORTH BROOKFIELD FIRE HALL - 7PM | |
| http://www.brookfieldny.us/calendar.html | |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | |
| PLANNING BOARD - MARACCINI Subdivision 7PM | |
| Town Hall - Brookfield | |
| http://www.brookfieldny.us/special-noticesmeetings.html | |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | |
| BCS - School Board 7PM | |
| http://www.brookfieldcsd.org/Page/2 | |
Saturday, April 8, 2017
CHOBANI - Founder Featured on 60 MINUTES SUNDAY April 9
Chobani founder, refugee advocate featured on "60 Minutes" this weekend
UTICA N.Y. - The Chief of Chobani, billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya is being interviewed on “60 Minutes” Sunday April 9 at 7pm on CBS.
Chobani is a yogurt company that started in 2005 and prides itself on using natural, non-gmo ingredients.
Shortly after it was built, the Chobani factory in New Berlin, New York started employing local refugees. As an immigrant himself, Ulukaya has made it his mission to help new Americans.
“He decided to start a business here in central New York, which doesn't happen all that often, and he's taken it to the highest levels, and he's taken all of us along with him, including immigrants and refugees who are absolutely a part of our community, and an essential part of our community,” said Shelly Callahan.
See full article at WKTV http://www.wktv.com/story/35101301/chobani-founder-refugee-adovate-featured-on-60-minutes-this-weekend
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
CRIME: Marcy Prisoner Attacks Female Officer
Given the number of locals employed by the prison system, thought this was of local interest. This comes from the UTICA OD...l
Female officer attacked, groped at prison in Marcy
MARCY — A convicted rapist from Monroe County attacked and groped a female officer at Mid-State Correctional Facility early Saturday morning (4/1/17), according to the state Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association.
The incident occurred around 2:55 a.m. inside one of the dorms of the medium security prison when Inmate Chaz Robinson, 32, walked into the officer’s station with his blanket from his bed, threw it over the officer’s head and then began to grope and attack he, officials said.
While on the ground, the officer was able to pull and activate her emergency pin. As the alarm sounded, the inmate got up and ran out of the office and into the dorm bathroom, officials said.
Three inmates, who heard the alarm and realized what had happened, ran to the station. Two inmates ran after Robinson into the bathroom and held him until the response team arrived on the scene, officials said. The third inmate stayed with the injured officer until help arrived.
The officer, who sustained bruises and abrasions, was taken to a local urgent care for treatment and treated and released, officials said.
See Full Story At the Utica OD:
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20170404/female-officer-attacked-groped-at-prison-in-marcy
Female officer attacked, groped at prison in Marcy
MARCY — A convicted rapist from Monroe County attacked and groped a female officer at Mid-State Correctional Facility early Saturday morning (4/1/17), according to the state Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association.
The incident occurred around 2:55 a.m. inside one of the dorms of the medium security prison when Inmate Chaz Robinson, 32, walked into the officer’s station with his blanket from his bed, threw it over the officer’s head and then began to grope and attack he, officials said.
While on the ground, the officer was able to pull and activate her emergency pin. As the alarm sounded, the inmate got up and ran out of the office and into the dorm bathroom, officials said.
Three inmates, who heard the alarm and realized what had happened, ran to the station. Two inmates ran after Robinson into the bathroom and held him until the response team arrived on the scene, officials said. The third inmate stayed with the injured officer until help arrived.
The officer, who sustained bruises and abrasions, was taken to a local urgent care for treatment and treated and released, officials said.
See Full Story At the Utica OD:
http://www.uticaod.com/news/20170404/female-officer-attacked-groped-at-prison-in-marcy
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