As temperatures begin to drop, things are starting to warm up at the Warnerville Warming Center, a 10-bed Code Blue shelter, that could open as soon as November 1 for its first full winter.
Catholic Charities runs the facility for Schoharie County’s Department of Social Services in the renovated annex of the Warnerville Methodist Church.
In 2022, a dispute with the Town of Richmondville’s Code enforcement Officer shut the overnight-only warming center down after it had been open for just a few days in November.
A Zoning Board of Appeals ruling in January allowed it to reopen and with that behind it, Catholic Charities Executive Director Christy Houck said they’re expecti ...

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SUNY Cobleskill announces the addition of three Animal Science professors to its faculty, each bringing a wealth of diverse expertise.
New instructors Laura Adams, Benjamin Duran, and Leigha Latourette have each stepped into their roles for the fall 2023 semester, supporting agriculture-focused Animal Science education and research.
Pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science with a focus on Reproduction and Development at Utah State University, Professor Adams’ commitment to research is evident through numerous publications and presentations, including an awarded oral presentation on “Degrees of Heteroplasmy in iSCNT Embryos” and a published manuscript titled “Use of ...

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The New York State Police today announced that applications to take the Trooper Entrance Exam are now over 10,000.
Applications opened on July 1. The deadline to apply is quickly approaching; applications close on October 1.
Earlier this year Governor Kathy Hochul approved a request from the New York State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34.
As a result, almost 2,400 individuals between those ages have taken advantage of this change and applied.
Military applicants may be able to apply up until the age of 42.
The New York State Police also revised its tattoo policy in 2022.
Candidates may no ...

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Assemblyman Chris Tague hosted his fifth annual Agriculture Tour alongside Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C-Smithtown), Sennator George Borrello and Senator Michelle Hinchey in Long Island last Tuesday.
More than 60 Assembly, Senate and staff members from all over the state joined the New York and Long Island Farm Bureau and Cooperative Extension to explore what’s “Grown on Long Island.”
The tour stopped at eight local staples, including Bianchi Davis Greenhouse, Delea Sod Farm, Wickham Fruit Farm, Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, Little Ram Oyster Company, Sang Lee Farm, Premium Wine Group and Lavender by the Bay.
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Cobleskill Partnership Inc. is planning a busy fall.
The downtown improvement group is hosting Cobleskill Day this Saturday, and other events will follow.
Although in the past Cobleskill Day had events in Veterans’ Memorial Centre Park, this year the feature will be village- and town-wide lawn sales, according to Bruce Tryon, who chairs CPI’s Events Committee.
The sales run 9am to 4pm.
CPI’s fourth annual Poker Walk will be on October 14, with participants aiming to win a $100 prize.
Players purchase a $25 wristband from Mr. Tryon and then visit six taverns and restaurants, receiving a playing card in an envelope––not to be opened––at each establishment.

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