Stray cat tests positive for rabies in South Fallsburg
SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a stray cat euthanized in the South Fallsburg area tested positive for the rabies virus. Exposed persons are currently receiving appropriate treatment. County residents are urged to seek treatment for all animal bites and report contact with wild animals to Sullivan County Department of Public Health at 845/292-5910.
New Yorkers warned of ‘juice jacking’ scams
ALBANY, NY — The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of a potential scam called “juice jacking,” where thieves place hidden skimming units inside USB ports of public cellphone charging kiosks at airports, hotels and other public spaces to steal data. The division has tips to prevent “juice jacking,” including: carry a portable battery charger and your own charging cables; use the wall plug-in socket to charge your devices; if you plug your device into a USB port and a prompt appears asking you to “share data” or “trust this computer” or “charge only,” always select “charge only”; consider a USB device called a data blocker that connects to your phone’s charging cable and keeps data from being transmitted through the USB cord; and power off your device before plugging it into the charging port.
PA Senate Judiciary Committee advances bills
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a voting meeting on June 6 to advance three bills. Senate Bill 506, sponsored by Baker and Sen. Art Haywood (D-4), provides alternatives to appointed guardianships. (Guardians are appointed when courts determine an adult to be incapacitated).
The committee also advanced Senate Bill 527, which addresses the growing rise in “porch pirating.” The bill creates a new crime—theft of mail—and implements specific penalties for repeat offenders.
The final bill to be voted was Senate Bill 159, which would protect individuals from the unauthorized use of an electronic tracking device.
Aviation bill advanced
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) on June 7 announced he introduced the Aviation Investment and Recruitment (AIR) Act, bipartisan legislation that he said would help upstate New Yorkers secure jobs in the aviation industry. The AIR Act increases funding for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aircraft Pilots and Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Programs by $30 million. These programs provide federal funds to colleges, high schools and aviation schools for training to become a pilot, aerospace engineer, unmanned aircraft systems operator or aviation maintenance worker.
Special meeting to discuss human rights commission
MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature has scheduled a special meeting of the Human Resources Committee for Thursday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the human rights executive director position and any other business that may come before the committee. Adrienne Jensen, former executive director of the human rights commission, announced her resignation on Thursday, March 9.
UDC Technical Assistance Grants open
NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) announces the opening of its Fiscal Year 2024 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. Applications from the UDC’s member municipalities will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 18. Priority will be given to applications that involve the preparation or revision of relevant laws, plans, and ordinances to substantially conform with the Upper Delaware enabling legislation, the RMP, and the Land and Water Use Guidelines. Projects that support land use planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) planning, zoning ordinances and revisions, codification of local laws, and updates of comprehensive and master plans are emphasized for solicitation. Please call UDC Resources and Land Use Specialist Kerry Engelhardt at 845/252-3022 or email applications@upperdelawarecouncil.org to consult with project concepts in advance of submission or to request more information.
Greater Pocono summer camps create $250.7 million in economic impact
GREATER POCONO REGION — The Pennsylvania Camp Association, working with the Wayne County Camp Alliance, and representing summer camps across the Greater Pocono region, has released the results of an economic study on its summer camp industry. The study indicates the industry contributes $250.7 million per year in regional economic impacts.
There are at least 68 summer camps in the Greater Poconos (including Wayne, Pike, Monroe and parts of several other counties in Pennsylvania). They not only create jobs and business for others, but also pay an average of over $133,000 each annually in local property taxes, the association said.
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