Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to the Coronavirus pandemic, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team has decided to transition the 2021 Forage Congress into a virtual conference scheduled for March 11, 2021. The conference will be held using Zoom. Pre-Registration is required. Cost: $25 per person. Pre-registration is now open on the NWNY Team’s … [Read more...]
Expect Snow Today, Tuesday and Wednesday
Keep those snow shovels at the ready for the National weather service is predicting snow throughout most of this week. Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind. Washington's Birthday Occasional snow, mainly after 8am. High near 24. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Monday Night Occasional snow. Low around 18. … [Read more...]
PRICE CHOPPER AND TOPS MERGE
Two of the largest supermarket chains in upstate New York are planning to join forces which could bring more buying power for you, the consumer. Schenectady-based Price Chopper/Market 32 and Williamsville-based Tops Markets announced plans to merge. This will almost double the number of the stores for the combined company. Both companies will continue to operate under their brand names but combine their efforts to bring greater … [Read more...]
TRAVEL GUIDELINES FOR NYS RESIDENTS
Steuben County Issued a reminder of NYS law that applies to anyone traveling outside of our borders. Anyone who travels beyond a contiguous state to New York for at least 24 hours is required to abide by the guidelines: Within three days (72 hours) prior to returning to NY, a COVID test must be completed Upon return to NY, travelers must quarantine at home for three days On the fourth day, another COVID test must be … [Read more...]
Livingston Announces Federal Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine to Increase For New York State
Governor Cuomo announced that the federal supply of the COVID-19 vaccine will increase over the next three weeks. In particular, private pharmacies in New York State that are charged with prioritizing the 65+ population will receive an additional 10% directly – or approximately 30,000 total doses – from the federal government to supplement the doses allocated to them by New York State.Because New York State’s supply will increase, Governor Cuomo … [Read more...]
USDA Designates 17 New York Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 17 New York counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in who suffered losses caused by recent natural disasters may be eligible for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. These natural disaster designations allow FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including … [Read more...]
State Police Mourning Loss of Mr. Christian Koch, Division Civilian Pilot, Aviation Unit-Rochester
The New York State Police are mourning the loss of Mr. Christian Koch, Division Civilian Pilot, Aviation Unit-Rochester. Mr. Koch, also a pilot with the New York Army National Guard, was tragically killed on January 20, 2021, when the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter he was flying in crashed in the town of Mendon, in Monroe County. Mr. Koch has been a pilot with the New York State Police since March of 2016. In addition to a pilot and crew … [Read more...]
ARTS COUNCIL FOR WYOMING COUNTY (ACWC) KICKS OFF GALLERY SEASON WITH THEME “BROKEN’
The annual ACWC “Local Color” and Rising Star exhibitions are currently open to the public and will end with a closing reception on February 26. As a result of COVID-19 this will be a hybrid reception, with both in-person attendance and digital streaming, and all social distancing protocols will be observed. Executive Director Jacqueline Swaby said "The theme “Broken “ was determined after our staff members invested significant time … [Read more...]
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PULLED OVER IN CASTILE FOR MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS
These things only happen in farm country like Castile. On Jan. 8, a local resident learned It’s not a good idea to draw attention to oneself by driving a John Deere Tractor down Main St., Castile, especially when driving erratically and high on drugs. The tractor was eventually pulled over after a slow speed chase down Main St., and into the Carney Market parking lot in Castile. Giving a false name to a deputy is never a good … [Read more...]
New Federal Pandemic Relief Package Update
The Wyoming Chamber of Commerce was kind enough to provide this vital information about the federal relief package. New Federal pandemic relief package update As you have seen in the media, both houses on Congress have passed the new COVID-19 relief package, and it is hoped that President Trump will sign it soon. The relief package as passed includes: A … [Read more...]
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