Politics

The New York State Education Department is proposing changes to provide those wanting to earn a high school equivalency diploma with additional ways for them to reach that goal.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that another major shipment of supplies, including more than 160,000 pounds of water, diapers, baby food and wipes has been delivered to Puerto Rico.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced that New York State has a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience program, that’s designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life.

The League of Women Voters of the Oneonta Area is presenting two public Candidates Nights this month.

Three area municipalities will be sharing in announced $23 million in state grants to support essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

A report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says that 13 percent of bridges owned by local municipalities are structurally deficient with $27 billion in funding to bring them into good repair.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the Empire State sends more tax dollars to the federal government than it gets back.

You have until tomorrow to vote on the design for New York’s “I Voted” stickers that will be handed out for the 2017 General Election.

Governor Cuomo announced that $50 million in grant funding is available, over three consecutive application rounds, to help New York livestock farms implement water quality protection projects.

Wilson Wells announces he is running as an independent candidate for the 14th District Seat on the Otsego County Board of Representatives.