Richmondville Man Dies Following Police Chase

A Richmondville man took his own life after a 21 mile police chase following a domestic dispute.

Two troopers pulled Emmanuel Humphreys over on Route 30A after he allegedly fled the scene of a physical domestic dispute in Richmondville Saturday night. Police accused him of assaulting his girlfriend. According to State Police Commander Robert Patnaude, Humphreys fled the scene, and ran over the foot of one of the troopers.

The driver led three Trooper and two Schoharie County Sheriff's Deputies on a chase over 21 miles and 15 minutes.

Police stated that Humphreys called his girlfriend, who was with another Trooper at that time. The driver allegedly said that he wanted to crash his car and die.

Humphreys crashed his car into a dump truck in Rottedam, splitting in two and catching on fire. A State Police vehicle ran into his car.

A part of the car hit a woman inside a nearby vehicle. She was not injured. Two Troopers were treated and released. Humphreys leaves behind four children.

An autopsy is planned today.

WNYT has more details here.

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Inaugural Pop Up Market Sale Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th

ARKVILLE – The Catskill Center invites you to join us for our inaugural Pop Up Market on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7 at the Erpf Center—the Catskill Center’s headquarters in Arkville. The Pop Up Market will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday May 6 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday May 7.

In celebration of Spring and the start of the summer outdoor recreation season, the Catskill Center inaugural Pop Up Market will be a used outdoor gear sale. It will be a great opportunity to gear up for your adventures in the Catskill Park and Catskill region this summer! The Pop Up Market is also an opportunity to learn about outdoor organizations in the Catskills who will have information available, as well as learn about the work of the Catskill Center to preserve, protect and enrich the Catskill region and the Catskill Park.

Individuals and organizations from across the Catskills are donating gear for the Pop Up Market. All proceeds from the Pop Up Market will benefit the Catskill Center.

To make this event a success, the Catskill Center is asking for donations of your used (but in good condition) outdoor gear prior to May 6th. All types of outdoor gear are welcome. If you have gear you would like to donate, please contact Jonathan Mogelever at 845-586-2611 extension 116 or via email atjmogelever@catskillcenter.org to set up a time to drop off your gear. You can also visit the Catskill Center between 9:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday and make your donation (43355 Rt 28, Arkville, NY 12406).

Donations of outdoor gear or other items are tax deductible as allowed by law. We will ask you to submit an Item Donation Form with your gear, so that we can thank you for your donation and give you proper documentation for the donation.

For more information, please visit CatskillCenter.org/events.

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Cobleskill Police Blotter

Thursday, March 16, 2017

At 2:09 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Julius Smith, 34, of Cobleskill, NY, for Aggravated Harassment.  He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on April 11th at 5:00 p.m.

At 5:40 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Nicholas O. Gable, 24, of Cobleskill, NY, for Trespass.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on April 18th at 5:00 p.m.

At 5:40 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Herbert L. Amey, Jr. 28,  of Cobleskill, NY, for Trespass.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on April 18th at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, March 17, 2017

At 4:30 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Heather A. Hartleib, 28, of Cobleskill, NY, for Harassment 2nd and Disorderly Conduct.  She was issued a Criminal Summons and released.  She is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 21st at 5:00 p.m.

At 8:35 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Dennis Cooper, 32, of Tribes Hill, NY, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to apperar in Cobleskill Town Court on April 4th at 5:00 p.m..

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The True Cost of a Car Accident

By Michael Ehline

There are many ways to dissect the aftermath of a bad car crash. Among them is the human cost. There is often many severe issues following such an incident. Families have their lives and lifestyles changed. In some cases, it even results in severe injury or death.

All of these should be considered after a severe wreck. There isn't an easy answer or way out. There are often legal and medical challenges that last for weeks, months, or years. In many ways the result of the accident is one of the hardest things a family can endure.

First is the legal. Many accidents do not have clear cut fault, or liability. Instead, the true cause of the crash needs an investigation. An accident expert cuts out the uncertainty. They work with police determining the reason the crash happened.

Medically, there are often many issues attached. Serious injuries require serious responses. Medical bills can skyrocket, even for just several days of treatment. Further surgeries or rehab can bankrupt a family. Many families worry about the cost of lost work or a change in lifestyle. Furthermore, many families face mounting bills at a point their savings drain. Not being able to get around due to injury is a nightmare. Each one of these issues is unique.

There are many untold and unseen costs to an accident. Replacing a vehicle and getting members of a family where they need to be when they need to be there is a hassle. In addition, weakening income is a large challenge. Since there are no easy answers, consider the possibilities closely. In conclusion, these decisions are often in your hands sooner than you might expect.

Michael Ehline is an auto and personal injury expert. He is head of the Ehline Law Firm APLC. Reach him at michael@ehlinelaw.com.


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Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill Department of Sport & Exercise will celebrate the observance of Division III Week – a celebration by member schools of the division's unique philosophy that equally values academics, athletics and student-athletes' involvement in a full and rich campus life – from Monday April 3 thru Sunday April 9, 2017. Division III week was instituted in 2012 with the purpose of calling attention to the activities and accomplishments of student-athletes by scheduling public events during the week. The Department of Sport & Exercise will be hosting a number of home athletic contests during the week, while sponsoring community service and community engagement activities as well as honoring student-athletes as part of the National Student-Athlete Day Initiative.
Coby T. Tiger the Fighting Tigers Mascot captured 22.78 % of the vote in the opening round of the 2017 SUNY Mascot Madness Competition to place second in a field of three teams in Region 1 portion of the competition.

UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS:
Softball vs. SUNY Polytechnic 3/29, Morrisville State 4/1, Cazenovia College 4/2, Sage College 4/4      
 Lacrosse vs. Wells College 4/1, SUNY Polytechnic 4/8                                                                  
Men’s Golf hosts the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Classic on 4/8 & 4/9 at the Cobleskill Golf & Country Club

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Mattress Charge Results in Split Vote

Following up on last month’s discussion to possibly increase the rate for disposing mattresses, the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors debated a potential change to fees charged for disposing mattresses at their March 17th meeting.

Supervisor Phil Skowfoe of Fulton recommended changes to the mattress fee schedule. He said that other counties do recycling at about $20-25 per ton, which is about a wash.

Supervisor Larry Bradt of Carlisle said that he was against increased charges because it might be added to a larger pile of garbage. Supervisor Skowfoe said it was more expensive to ship the mattresses to the western part of the state. “You know that cause you was at that meeting,” he told Supervisor VanGlad of Gilboa. The new rate would be $140 per ton or about $20 per mattress individually. He said the additional mattresses take up more space and that

There was significant confusion about the weight of the mattress and how much each one would cost when disposed by itself or with a load of garbage. The box spring would not be included in such disposal.

“I called the damn question,” Skowfoe said, calling for a vote. Voting no were Supervisors Bradt, Coppolo, Hait, Federice, Tague, and Vroman. The vote passed by a “hair,” in the words of Supervisor VanGlad 1565-1409.

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Schoharie Supers Split on New Pistol Permit Position

Due to SAFE Act Mandates

The County Board split on whether to hire another clerk to process pistol permit paperwork. Due to new state mandates under the SAFE Act, an employee of the Sheriff’s Department has worked overtime to process them.

Supervisor Larry Bradt of Carlisle made a motion to hire another clerk at the Sheriff’s Department to aid in this process. This would be a six month, part time position with no benefits or health insurance. Supervisor Chris Tague of Schoharie asked for a roll call vote.

Supervisor Pete Coppolo asked if Sheriff’s Department correctional officers could work on some of the paperwork. Sheriff Desmond said that the County is already working with the minimum number of COs recommended by the NYS Corrections Commission.

Supervisor Bill Federice of Conesville gave statistics from the Finance Committee. He said that the person working overtime is doing one hour per week.

Supervisor Phil Skowfoe said that there is a long wait already. “You have to wait for them to call,” he said, adding things would go faster. Federice asked if it was due to the pistol recertification process. Supervisor Skowfoe asked for the Sheriff’s opinion. Sheriff Desmond said some people have pistol permits so old that they are now illegible or lost. Residents often come to the County if they lost or can’t read their permit number. “This thing is a total mess,” he said. “I don’t feel the lady working overtime is the proper solution to correcting this problem.”

Supervisor Dave Simkins of Broome asked if the County could bill the state for the time. Chair VanWormer said no.

Supervisor Tague called for a roll call vote. Voting no were Supervisors Bates of Seward, Coppolo, Federice, Hait of Jefferson, Tague, and Vroman of Summit. The measure passed by the weighted vote of 1818-1156.

Supervisor Bradt said there was action at the State Legislature regarding the SAFE Act. Senator Seward co-sponsored a bill to nullify the act outside of New York City. “If they want it down there, they can have it,” he said.

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Cherry: Jail Construction Likely in 2018

Schoharie County Treasurer and Flood Recovery Coordinator Bill Cherry gave a report to the Board of Supervisors on March 17th on the progress of various projects.

The County is considering purchasing a parcel adjacent to the Fire Training Center site and considering if they could combine the two parcels into a larger one. This could “provide a more economical and cost-effective option for construction” compared to having the building footprint in just the existing site, his report said. It may alleviate the concerns the NYS Commission of Corrections’ concerns about the site.

Phase I archaeological testing is complete at the Fire Training Center and no further testing will be required. Phase one testing is underway at the site next door, as well as at Shady Tree Lane and Zicha Road.

Phase I environmental testing is complete at the Fire Training Center, the adjoining site, and Shady Tree Lane. It is underway at Zicha Road. Phase II testing will not be needed at the additional site next to the Fire Training Center, but will be needed at the Center site itself and Shady Tree Lane. Surveys are underway at the Training Center and next door to see if they include wetlands. The surveys at the other two sites are complete.

Dente Engineering plans to conduct Geotechnical Soil Bornings at the Fire Training Center and next door March 20-24. The other sites’ borings will be planned after the FTC one is complete.

Cherry is working with LaBella, Lamont, and McDonald Engineering regarding water and wastewater needs. The questions presented included whether the scheduled filtration system improvements and capacity at the Central Bridge Water System will meet minimum thresholds for the facility and in the time needed. LaBella Engineers will have to make such a determination within 30 days.

If the Central Bridge Site is a viable water source, there will be a positive impact on price, Cherry said. If it is not viable, the Zicha Road parcel would need a new utility corridor from the Village of Schoharie 4.1 miles away.

Supervisor Chris Tague of Schoharie said that he’s heard concern that the jail site hasn’t been finished yet. He said it was some of the criticism was unfair because funding for construction wasn’t approved by FEMA until 2015. He said that Cherry had been doing his job and that the Board was “doing the best we can.”

Cherry complimented the Board for being “100% supportive of the recovery efforts.” He added,“It’s easy to look back and say, geez, it’s been six years.” He said that FEMA’s jail funding was a “grand slam, home run” and a unique circumstance. “I’m confident that the Board will have a real, honest to goodness choice” on the sites and out to bid by the end of the year. Cherry said there were verbal prices on two, but not on Zicha Road.

Supervisor Leo McAllister of Cobleskill asked about a timeline. Cherry hoped that there was a presentation on the sites in May so that the Board would be able to make an informed choice. “Once the Board selects a site,” many other elements could happen and hoped to break ground in early 2018.

In other flood recovery news, work is planned for this month at the Blenheim Bridge site, including the construction of coffer dams and demolition of existing abutments. He said that by the end of 2017 the new bridge would be built on site then lifted on the new abutments. Cherry’s report did add that completion will “depend largely” upon streambed conditions and weather. Landscaping and sidewalks should be completed by next summer, his report concluded.


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World War II Veteran Needs Well Pump

Joseph "Uncle Joe" Salomon was profiled in our February 17th edition. Since then he's been his same jovial self but is in some dire straits. His well pump died four days ago and has been living off of water brought to him by a Good Samaritan.

Fortunately, a local well company is willing to front the cost but needs payment within 30 days. Consider donating to Uncle Joe's GoFundMe page here. We're kicking in a free e-subscription if you donate $100 or more.

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Tales From the Greatest Generation: A Profile of Joseph Salomon

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in our February 17th, 2017 print edition.

By Timothy Knight

Joseph “Uncle Joe” Salomon’s ninety years have been kind to the Middleburgh resident, a humorous and spry Navy Veteran whose wisdom and advice spans the generations from the Great Depression to modern America. A man of deep faith that got him through many tough times.

Born in the twenties in New York City and raised in western Virginia, Uncle Joe epitomizes the endearing optimism of the so-called greatest generation that endured the worst economic depression in the nation’s history, before fighting a war on two fronts against German fascism and Japanese imperialism.

Uncle Joe was in the midst of it all, first as a boy forced to leave school in order to help provide for his family and second, as a young enlistee at the tail end of World War Two. Told by his father that, “If you join the Army, I’ll kick your butt!” Uncle Joe became a U.S. Navy Sailor like his father before him.

Sailor Joe

A prolific jokester with an irresistible laugh, Uncle Joe is humble about his time as Airman First Class. “I went where I was sent. I didn’t do anything special,” commented Mr. Saloman.

However, Salomon’s humility spoke volumes as he recounted stories from his life while wearing a World War Two Victory Medal on his chest. Serving in both active and inactive duty from 1945-1950, Uncle Joe was deployed as both on a minesweeper and in search and rescue during his time in uniform.

Although his ship never came in contact with enemy vessels, Uncle Joe’s crew narrowly escaped a brush with death when a torpedo almost struck their ship.

Explaining that the ship’s bosun gave him leave to sleep in after pulling double watch, Uncle Joe said that he was awoken by the screaming and yelling of his comrades on deck in his sleeping quarters. After asking what had happened, his shipmates informed him that a torpedo passed beneath the ship while he was asleep.

Post-Navy Life

Close calls aside, Mr. Salomon worked in the aircraft industry for over 20 years upon leaving the military. Working in various positions throughout the industry, including on the assembly line and some limited piloting, Uncle Joe spent those years with his beloved wife Elizabeth. 

Married for 38 years until her death in 1990, Betty lost her eyesight in the 70s from diabetic retinitis, and passed away from lung cancer; April the 18th 1990. "That was the Lowest point in my life. I never missed a day without saying I love you 5 or 10 times a day," says Joe, smiling sadly.

Uncle Joe described Elizabeth as a “gentle, sweet lady.” Asked what his secret to success was, Uncle Joe; said that before they married he told his wife, “You and I are never going to argue;” a promise that was kept for almost four decades.

Now in his ninety-first year, Uncle Joe attributed his long life to neither smoking nor excessively consuming alcohol. A heart attack survivor, Uncle Joe exercises daily to keep himself healthy and active, while working on the side as a salesman out of his home.

Unerringly optimistic and always ready to interject a side of humor into the conversation, Uncle Joe and the 620,000 surviving U.S. veterans of World War Two are but a fraction of those who wore the uniform during one of America’s most difficult times as a nation. Although their lives are finite, the character and spirit of Uncle Joe and his compatriots will never be extinguished from the fabric of the American spirit. 

Minor Arrested for Assault at Kortright Leadership Academy

On Friday March 17 th 2017 at about 3:47am, Delaware County Sheriff’s

Deputies arrested a sixteen year old resident of the Youth leadership

Academy in Kortright, for assault in the third degree. Deputies allege the

defendant intentionally caused a Youth Leadership Academy employee to

sustain physical injury by striking the employee repeatedly during a large

altercation at the Youth Leadership Academy Facility. The youth was later

arraigned in front of Judge Lamport at Stamford Town Court and was

remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $2000 bail.

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Cobleskill’s Preston Looks to Future, Recounts Past as Collegiate Career Comes to a Close

Standing tall at 5’11”, SUNY Cobleskill’s Shelby Preston has cast an impressive shadow over the Fighting Tigers women's basketball team over the past four seasons, overcoming personal hardship and team struggles to lead her squad in 2016-17 to its first winning season and ECAC Division III Championship Tournament since she joined the team.

From scoring 21 points in her first game as a collegiate athlete to posting her 58th career double/double in her final performance, Ms. Preston has largely let her play on the court speak for itself. However, Ms. Preston recently sat down with The Mountain Eagle to discuss her career as an athlete and what lies ahead for the basketball star off the court.

End of the Line

After playing basketball the majority of her life, becoming a star athlete at both Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and SUNY Cobleskill, Ms. Preston commented that it is very depressing that her final season is in the books, because “I’ve been an athlete my whole life and for it to just be over...it’s depressing.”

“Then again, I’ve done what I had to do,” Ms. Preston added modestly.

In addition to setting the Fighting Tiger program records for most points scored with 1386 and most rebounds with 1220, Ms. Preston was named to the NEAC All-Conference Team all four seasons of her collegiate career and she received the Excellence in Student Leadership Award from SUNY Cobleskill  twice.

When asked what she was most proud of from her time at SUNY Cobleskill, Ms. Preston cited her ability to manage the various aspects of being a student athlete: juggling classes and getting good grades, playing basketball, and becoming part of as many clubs as she was able to.

She added, “The most challenging thing would have to be...honestly just living up to the standard of what a student athlete really is.”

A Daughter and An Athlete

One of the most difficult hardships Ms. Preston faced was in her Sophomore season, as she battled opponents on the court while her father battled for his life in a courageous fight against cancer. Her father would yield to his sickness late in Shelby’s season and with only one home game remaining, no one expected her to play.

However, just one day after her father died and one day before his funeral, she took the court and won the hearts and minds of everyone in attendance, scoring 18 points and taking down 21 rebounds in a heartfelt performance that led to her receiving the 2014-15 NEAC Inspirational Award.

Commenting on the situation that, “It was absolutely awful and I didn’t think I could do it, but I just did it… And people admired me for that the rest of my career,” Ms. Preston shared that she nearly hung up the sneakers after her father passed.

When asked what compelled her to keep playing when she didn’t want to, Shelby replied that “My teammates and the people around me told me I can’t give up the one thing that I live for.”

What’s Next?

Now that all her games have been played and her accomplishments immortalized, Ms. Preston is looking toward the next chapter of life as a college graduate. Set to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Communications this coming May, the Dean’s List honoree is contemplating her next move.

Although she is currently trying to decide between furthering her education by pursuing a Masters in Sports Management at either Cortland or Springfield, while also mulling a part-time marketing position she was offered by Syracuse Athletics, Ms. Preston is sure of one thing: she wants to remain a part of the sports world.

“I just want to be in the athletic realm of things, I don’t really care what I’m doing I just want to be around athletics at all costs,” she said. When asked if this included potentially coaching one day, Ms. Preston laughed while responding with a quick “no.”

State of Emergency in Schoharie County, Roads Closed

Date Sent: Tue, Mar 14, 2017, 01:27 PM
        Issuing Agency: Office of Emergency Services

        Schoharie County Chairman of the Board, Earl VanWormer III has declared a
State of Emergency for Schoharie County due to excessive snowfall causing
extremely hazardous travel conditions.

The Chairman has closed county
office buildings and sent non-essential employees home.  He has also
ordered county roads closed to non-essential vehicles.

Emergency Information can be viewed at https://www2.schohariecounty-ny.gov/CountyWebSiteApp/faces/EmergencyNotificationsIndex.xhtml

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Tractor Trailers Banned From Travel on I-88 Today

From Governor Cuomo's office:

The tractor trailer ban begins at 9am today on I-81, I-84, I-86/Route 17, I-88 and the @NYSThruway. pic.twitter.com/QrAOt9V9ri

— State of New York (@NYGov) March 14, 2017

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Schoharie County Closure List

Credit: Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services.

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Blizzard Warning in Schoharie County Until 4am Weds

Keep it tuned to our always updated weather page.

Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 4 am EDT Wednesday...

* locations... the Lake George Saratoga region, the greater
  capital region including the Helderbergs and Schoharie valley
  in New York, and Bennington County in Vermont.

* Hazard types... heavy snowfall, white-out conditions and
  blowing and drifting of snow.

* Snow accumulations... 18 to 24 inches, with locally higher
  amounts of up to three feet possible across higher terrain in
  southern Vermont.

* Snowfall rates... 2 to 4 inches per hour at times today.

* Timing... snow will come down heavy during the today before
  diminishing tonight. Strong winds will develop this afternoon
  and continue into the evening, with some gusts approaching 45
  mph, especially across higher elevations.

* Impacts... extremely dangerous travel conditions due to snow
  covered roads, white-out conditions along with blowing and
  drifting snow.

* Winds... northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph,
  strongest across the higher terrain.

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures... rising into the lower to mid 20s this afternoon
  then lowering back into the teens this evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 8
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/Albany

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location          storm total     time/date   comments                   
                     snowfall           of 
                     /inches/   measurement

New York

... Columbia County... 
   Ancramdale             3.6   552 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Austerlitz             2.0   607 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Dutchess County... 
   La Grange              3.8   500 am  3/14  meteorologist           

... Greene County... 
   West Kill              4.5   602 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Greenville Center      3.5   532 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Catskill               3.0   537 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Halcott Center         2.0   505 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Montgomery County... 
   Fonda                  2.5   615 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Amsterdam              1.0   608 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Palatine Bridge        1.0   532 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Schoharie County... 
   Charlotteville         1.3   546 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Middleburgh            1.0   427 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Richmondville          0.8   416 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Ulster County... 
   Kingston               3.8   546 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   West Shokan            1.5   448 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Warren County... 
   Lake Luzerne           0.5   606 am  3/14  weathernet6             

Vermont

... Bennington County... 
   Woodford               2.0   627 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   West Arlington         0.5   605 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Windham County... 
   Wilmington             0.2   549 am  3/14  weathernet6             


**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location              24 hour     time/date   comments                   
                     snowfall           of 
                     /inches/   measurement

New York

... Greene County... 
   1 E Greenville         3.0   530 am  3/14  cocorahs                

... Saratoga County... 
   3 S Clifton Park       2.1   600 am  3/14  cocorahs                

Vermont

... Windham County... 
   1 WNW Wilmington       0.3   547 am  3/14  cocorahs 

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Delaware County Declares State of Emergency, Road Travel Banned

Tina Mole, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Delaware County, has declared a State

of Emergency for Delaware County. Heavy snow and high winds are making travel around

the County treacherous at best. All roads in Delaware County are closed until further

notice. No unnecessary travel in Delaware County is permitted.

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Cuomo Declares Statewide Emergency

In preparation for blizzard-like conditions tomorrow, Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for all 62 New York counties.
With heavy snow and dangerous conditions expected statewide, we are taking every precaution to keep New Yorkers safe.
The state is already prepared to aggressively clear roads, provide personnel and storm equipment as needed, and offer immediate assistance to communities across the state. The state urges residents to stay informed, avoid unnecessary travel, and motorist should be prepared for road closures around the state.
Stay up to date on the state efforts to combat this storm: Click here for latest news and closures.
Heavy snow will begin early Tuesday morning and affect the morning rush hour, with whiteout conditions throughout the day. By the evening commute, there is strong potential for 16 to 20 inches of snow to have blanketed the state. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 4 inches per hour at intermittent periods throughout the day, which will be exacerbated by gusty and potentially dangerous winds.
All residents should have the following items available:
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Battery-powered portable radio to receive emergency information.
Adequate supplies of food, water, and any essential medications.
First aid kit and supplies.
Extra blankets and sleeping bags.
Fire extinguisher and smoke detector – test to ensure they are working properly.
We strongly urge everyone to limit unnecessary travel on Tuesday, and if you must ‎drive, please plan ahead, be careful, and stay safe.
To stay informed on recent updates, road closures and more, please follow along here.
Thank you, and stay safe.
Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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Delaware County Declares Travel Advisory

Delaware County Sheriff Thomas E. Mills has issued a TRAVEL ADVISORY for all

Delaware County roads effective 11pm today through 11pm Tuesday March 14 th . The

National Weather service has issued a blizzard warning for Delaware County during this

time period. It is anticipated that heavy snow and white out conditions will make travel

extremely difficult and dangerous. Residents are strongly urged not to travel unless

absolutely necessary.

All Delaware County Offices will be closed on Tuesday March 14 th to include public access

to the Waste Management Facility and Composting Center.

Changes and updates to this advisory will be made as conditions change.

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SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s lacrosse team notched their second consecutive victory of the season on Wednesday traveling to La Plume, Pa. to defeat the Cougars of Keystone College by a score of 16-2 in non-league action. Senior goalkeeper John Montaniz, Lindenhurst, N.Y., Lindenhurst/Suffolk Community College, recorded 11 saves as the Fighting Tigers improved to 2-0 overall.

Sophomore Zach Haskin, Warnerville, N.Y., Cobleskill-Richmondville High School, posted a total score of 4853 points to place 15^th overall in the men’s heptathlon at the 2017 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships hosted overall the weekend by North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS:

Softball vs. SUNY Polytechnic 3/29, Morrisville State 4/1, Cazenovia College 4/2, Sage College 4/4       

 Lacrosse vs. Wells College 4/1, SUNY Polytechnic 4/8                                                                    

Men’s Golf hosts the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Classic on 4/8 & 4/9 at the Cobleskill Golf & Country Club

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