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Local Audubon Presents Fan Favorite Area Photographer & Naturalist, Rick Bunting
Written By Editor on 11/7/22 | 11/7/22
Great Train Extravaganza in Albany December 4th
NY, Albany, December 4th “Great Train ExtravaganzaTM.”
The original and largest model train event in the Capitol Region. Sponsored by the Hudson-Berkshire Division of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). The only annual model train event in the Albany area sponsored by a non-profit organization.
Held at the Empire State Convention Center, underneath The Egg.
10AM – 4PM.
Still only $7 for adults. Children 12 and under free.
Operating model train layouts in all scales plus giant, interactive, Legos layout for kids of all ages.
Hundreds of tables offering:
model trains
train sets
parts
tools
buildings
craftsman kits
accessories
scenery supplies
books
DVDs
Prints
railroad memorabilia
Our hands-on switching puzzle allows visitors to try their hands at operating a model train just like the real thing.
Test tracks will be available for visitors to test locomotives before finalizing their purchases.
There will also be educational and NMRA displays.
The Roaming Railroad will be returning, a big hit for the kids and grandkids.
Door prizes will be presented at regular intervals throughout the day.
Refreshments will be available.
The Great Train Extravaganza is the ideal place to do all your holiday shopping! Come spend the day with us and then stay for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and other holiday events taking place in the same general location the same day!
For more information:
(518) 668-9892
trains@gtealbany.com
TOPS TO HONOR U.S. VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY WITH AN 11 PERCENT DISCOUNT THIS VETERANS DAY
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced today that the company will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the tenth year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families.
On Friday, November 11, 2021 Tops Markets will honor an 11 percent discount off of a total order to all veterans and immediate family members in the same household, who shop at any Tops location. Customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. Veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military personnel to automatically receive an 11 percent discount off of their total purchase that day.
“The respect and gratitude we have for the people who serve and have served in the military is immeasurable, and for that we are forever grateful,” said John Persons, president, Tops Friendly Markets. “We wanted to support local military personnel by giving back to our associates and customers who have courageously defended our country and made many sacrifices through their military service.”
Tops is a longtime supporter of military associates and customers. Since the inception of the Tops 11% military discount, Tops has saved veterans and their families $681,317 on their groceries. The company’s support of military organizations includes, but is not limited to, support of the Wall that Heals, American Veterans Tribute Traveling Wall, Honor Flight Missions and golf tournaments, 10th Anniversary Veterans Race, sending care packages for troops serving domestically and overseas, VA hospital visits, participation in veteran job fairs, parades and expo, and Tops Stars for Our Troops program by which stars from embroidered US Flags slated for retirement are presented to Veterans, active duty personnel, and first responders.
Andreessen Horowitz Bio + Health Fund and Bassett Healthcare Network Leverage Digital Health to Address Rural Healthcare Needs
Partnership will accelerate the New York-based rural health system’s strategic goals by connecting it with entrepreneurs and venture investors to empower its tech-enabled transformation
SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2022 - Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health fund today announced a strategic partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated health care system in central New York state. The collaboration aims to leverage digital healthcare technologies from a16z’s portfolio companies to address the inequities and systemic challenges of delivering high quality health care to rural patient populations through Bassett Healthcare Network. The two organizations share a common vision of broadly reimagining how digital health solutions and processes at scale may transform these valued, yet significantly under-resourced healthcare delivery networks.
“Health systems serving rural communities face challenges distinct from those in more densely populated areas, including less access to innovative tools and services that could help us better serve our patients and support our practitioners and care teams,” said Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA, President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. “Partnering with a16z will significantly improve our access to the most innovative digital health technologies and, more broadly, allow us to together truly understand how rural health systems can implement effective, scalable tech-enabled solutions to improve patient health.”
The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences continue to exacerbate the health disparities present in rural communities. While these systems struggle to address systemic issues, including the intensifying health care worker shortage and the needs of an aging population, investment and interest in digital health innovation have increased markedly as a potential solution. Next generation digital health tools and technologies present a potential lifeline for health care organizations with fewer resources than their urban and suburban counterparts.
Bassett Healthcare Network, whose history dates back more than a century, today provides care to thousands of people annually across five hospitals, more than two dozen community health centers, and over twenty school-based health centers across a 5,600 square mile service area. Through this partnership, Bassett Healthcare Network will have access to the companies a16z Bio + Health has backed as well as the broader a16z ecosystem, which comprises innovative companies in relevant fields including enterprise tech, fintech and consumer services. The a16z and Bassett teams will also collaborate to identify emerging areas of unmet need that could benefit from technology-enabled solutions.
The partnership between the two organizations is an element of Bassett Healthcare Network’s vision to leverage digital health to advance the patient experience, assure financial sustainability and position the organization for long-term growth. Already, several collaborations are underway with a16z’s portfolio of companies specifically in the areas of automation, clinical AI and home health; the a16z Bio + Health portfolio can be viewed here. The firm backs bold entrepreneurs who are engineering biology and reimagining healthcare, investing in founding teams from seed through growth stage.
“Bassett Healthcare Network is doing transformative work at the intersection of digital and rural health,” says Paul Uhrig, Chief Legal and Digital Health Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network. “This partnership with a16z and their portfolio companies opens the door for Bassett to not just better serve our patients but also create a framework and infrastructure that help build healthy rural communities across the country.”
Bassett Healthcare Network and a16z have formed an executive committee for the partnership to explore innovative technologies and platforms, align priorities and oversee implementation of the related tech-enabled transformation.
“Our mission at a16z Bio + Health is to partner with entrepreneurs dedicated to improving the sustainability of the healthcare ecosystem. Rural health care systems stand to gain more than perhaps all others in the ongoing transition to the tech-enabled future we are committed to bringing to fruition,” said Julie Yoo, General Partner at a16z. “The entrepreneurs we support are pursuing solutions that will push ahead that evolution to an improved and more accessible health care system regardless of where that care is provided. The a16z team shares with the forward-thinking leadership at Bassett Healthcare Network a deep-seated optimism about the healthcare innovation that will result from infusing digital health solutions into rural care networks.”
“The tech-enabled future of health requires alignment and partnership from stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem,” said Marina Kusserow, Partner, Business Development for a16z Bio + Health. “a16z is proud to be both a catalyst and a convener as we help shape a better future of healthcare that we know is attainable.”
About Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic: We invest in seed to venture to late-stage technology companies, across bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $33.3B in assets under management across multiple funds.
About Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system dedicated to improving the health of our patients and wellbeing of our communities for over a century. We provide care and services to people living in a rural eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in upstate New York. Our health system includes five hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, a multispecialty employed medical group, home care services, a durable medical equipment company, a research institute, and a population health services organization. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at www.bassett.org or follow Bassett Healthcare Network on Facebook and Twitter.
Investigation at Oneonta motel leads the seizure of a large quantity of drugs
• Approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 3.5 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 130 grams of heroin/fentanyl
• Approximately 5 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 100 individual glassine envelopes of heroin packaged for sale
• Approximately 86.5 grams of ecstasy pills
• Approximately 2 grams of methamphetamine/fentanyl
• Syringes loaded with heroin/fentanyl
• Suboxone strips
• Clonazepam pills
• Unidentified pills
• Packaging materials and scales
Fly Creek Cider Mill Honored
Written By Editor on 11/2/22 | 11/2/22
ABA is the oldest, largest and one of the most trusted motorcoach and group tour associations in the American travel industry. Its annual “Best of the Best” list draws attention to industry members who continuously go above and beyond for group tours and the motorcoach industry as a whole. This is the seventh year that the organization has published the list, which features categories such as Adventure, Culture, Entertainment, Festivals & Events, Food & Beverage, Lodging, and Shopping.
Bill Michaels, the owner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill, bought the site in 1999 from his parents, who had operated it since 1962. The Mill itself dates to 1856 and offers guests the perfect mix of old and new touches, from a historic 1889 cider press to a brand-new tasting room, pond boardwalk and pavilion introduced earlier this year.
Fly Creek is a popular stop for motorcoach groups, which are drawn to the Cooperstown area by the region’s agricultural ties, historic sites and shopping. They get a combination of all those things – plus delicious food – during a visit to the Mill.
Though this award acknowledges the Cider Mill’s contribution to the group tour industry, Fly Creek also welcomes individual travelers of all ages. Anyone can tour the Mill; see the millpond ducks and geese; stock up on local foods; and enjoy fresh cider, donuts and pies.
Fly Creek enjoyed a very successful year in 2022, and this fall was incredibly busy thanks to leaf-peepers who know that Upstate New York has plenty of maple trees that rival what can be seen in New England. The Mill will close for the season on December 11, but when it reopens prior to Mother’s Day next May, it will introduce “Flight Tastings” from the Farm Winery for motorcoach tours. This new experience will give guests a chance to choose from hard ciders, apple or grape wines, spirts, craft beers, and sweet cider. They can enjoy all that in the Mill’s new second-story tasting room.
Local Students Enroll at SUNY Delhi
Fall 2022 Enrollment
DELHI -- SUNY Delhi is proud to welcome new students who enrolled for the Fall 2022 semester.
Raighen Cooper of Stamford, NY, is majoring in Veterinary Science Technology.
Brandon Gorsin of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Cyber Operations Management.
Cayde Anderson of Jefferson, NY, is majoring in Healthcare Management.
Lauren Betsinger of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Event Management.
Noah Heyn of East Meredith, NY, is majoring in Culinary Arts Management.
Jonathan Pickett of Gilboa, NY, is majoring in Mechatronics Design.
Tylor Mateunas of Stamford, NY, is majoring in Physical Education Studies.
Dylan Waid of Davenport, NY, is majoring in Physical Education Studies.
Matthew Marmolejos of Stamford, NY, is majoring in Applied Communication.
Jenna Lubbers of East Meredith, NY, is majoring in Criminal Justice Studies.
Izaak German of Jefferson, NY, is majoring in Criminal Justice.
Gretchen Mau of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Ariana Nero of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Britney Beisly of Schoharie, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Danielle Chichester of Middleburgh, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Sofia Falco of Middleburgh, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Christopher Hampel of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Ashlee Whalen of Cobleskill, NY, is majoring in Nursing.
Hailey Maggio of Denver, NY, is majoring in General Studies.
Ashley Treco of Jefferson, NY, is majoring in General Studies.
Evan Haskin of Gilboa, NY, is majoring in Welding Technology.
SUNY Delhi's hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 60 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied technologies, nursing, hospitality, veterinary sciences, applied sciences, business, and liberal arts and sciences. SUNY Delhi offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees in a combination of on-campus and online settings.
Enrolling over 3,000 students, SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York. For more information about SUNY Delhi, call 607-746-4000 or visit delhi.edu.
Why Beauty Matters: Film screening and discussion at Canon Free Library in Delhi
Written By Editor on 11/1/22 | 11/1/22
A screening of the documentary film “Why Beauty Matters” by the late British philosopher Sir Roger Scruton will be held at the Canon Free Library in Delhi on Sunday November 13 at 2:30 pm. A discussion following the film will be led by award-winning poet and writer Marly Youmans; publisher, public historian, and historic preservationist Maureen Krueger; neurologist Michael Miller; and Orthodox priest Father James Krueger. The library is located at 40 Elm Street in Delhi. This event is sponsored by Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat and Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Bovina. The event is free and open to all. For more information call 607-326-0052, email info@cbmountain.org, or visit www.cbmountain.org.
“Why Beauty Matters” presents a fascinating argument for the importance of beauty in our art and in our lives, and explores what truly is and is not beautiful, regardless of its beholder. Scruton contends that beauty has been systematically disappearing from our world. It is being replaced by a kind of expression that seeks to disturb and break moral taboos, to assert individualism, appeal to the novel, and to show the ugliness of our world without reference to what is beautiful and redemptive. As Scruton puts it, “The great artists of the past were aware that human life is full of chaos and suffering, but, they had a remedy for this and the name of that remedy was beauty. The beautiful work of art brings consolation in sorrow and affirmation in joy. It shows human life to be worthwhile.”
What: “Why Beauty Matters” documentary film screening and discussion.
Where: Canon Free Library, 40 Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753.
When: Sunday November 13, 2:30 pm.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Fr. James Krueger, Cloud-Bearing Mountain Retreat, 607-326-0052, info@cbmountain.org.
Local Audubon Presents Fan Favorite Area Photographer & Naturalist, Rick Bunting
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Bushel Hosts Film Screening and Cooking Demo to Highlight Native American Foodways, Nov 14
Written By Editor on 10/31/22 | 10/31/22
Music on the Delaware Coffeehouse at the Theatre
Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Kimberly Hawkey and Evan Jagels
Music on the Delaware welcomes back Kimberly Hawkey to the Walton Theatre Coffeehouse on Sunday, November 20th, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., upstairs in the Andrea Retz Paternoster Room. Kimberly will be accompanied by bass player Evan Jagels, also a frequent coffeehouse guest.
Kimberly has performed four times at the Walton Theatre, her voice and storytelling even more enchanting each time. For this show, she will be performing traditional American song, folk, and jazz, inspired by a recent coast-to-coast journey along U.S. Route 66.
Kimberly Hawkey’s artistry transcends time. With immortal songs – jazz, Broadway, folk – and a crystalline voice, she transports audiences into a world of beauty, offering an unforgettable shared experience. Recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award, and a Gold Medalist at the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah, Ga., Kimberly is also a two-time winner of the Cabaret Showdown in NYC. Both solo and with her band, the Swingaroos, she’s honed her skills in performance venues nationwide. Visit kimberlyhawkey.com to explore her music.
The coffeehouse concert is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Desserts and coffee/tea will be available. This concert will also be available to viewers at home through zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84455407805. For more information, see www.musiconthedelaware.org.
Helios Care Hosting Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony
Coxsackie Man Charged in Fatal Accident that Killed Cairo Woman
Following the investigation into the fatal accident on SR 9W on 9/24/22 that resulted in the death of Danielle McKenna, 41, of Cairo, NY, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office has charged John G. Peterson, 35, of Coxsackie, NY, with one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (a class B Felony), along with Felony DWI, Felony DWAI Drugs, reckless driving, and several vehicle and traffic law violations. He was arraigned in the Town of Catskill court on 10/25/22 and remanded to the Greene County Jail with $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond. Peterson is due back to court on a later date.
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