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Homelessness rises nearly 35 percent in Chenango region despite statewide drop

NORWICH – New reports issued by federal and state agencies suggest homelessness is on the rise in the Chenango County ..


Supervisors allocate $50K match for Route 12 water corridor study

NORWICH – Chenango County supervisors are moving forward on a proposal to shell out $50,000 to explore the prospect of ..


A fighting chance: Nonprofit moves to save New Berlin’s crumbling ‘Pink Palace’

NEW BERLIN – On State Route 8, just outside the Village of New Berlin, an iconic – and emphatically pink ..


Chenango County lands over $300K in extra state road funds

NORWICH – Drivers across Chenango County can look forward to smoother commutes this year, as the Department of Public Works ..


Solar curveball: Unexpected state mandate drives up expense of $35 million county office building

NORWICH – County officials are figuring out how to handle a major curveball for the proposed $35 million office building ..


Chenango IDA defends $14 million tax break proposal for historic Unguentine building

NORWICH – The Chenango County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is defending its acceptance of a private developer’s tax break application ..


Flanagan Field rejection puts $9 million in state housing grants at risk

NORWICH – After Norwich voters rejected the sale of Flanagan Field for a $9 million subsidized housing project, local officials ..


Norwich police relaunch K-9 unit: after NBT Bank and local businesses lead way to fund program

NORWICH – After a years-long hiatus, the Norwich Police Department is reviving its K-9 unit thanks largely to contributions made ..


Chenango County reinstates deputy social services post after six-year absence

NORWICH – Despite opposition from certain officials, a resolution to reinstate the position of deputy commissioner of social services has ..


Airport runway project clear for takeoff after county approves local funding

NORWICH – A proposed refurbishment of the runway at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport in Norwich is moving forward ..


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