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Governor Hochul Made a Reproductive Freedom announcement, where she refused to sign extradition papers to turn over a New York Doctor to Louisiana to face murder charges:

(Hochul 2-20-25)

Additional actions have been taken in recent weeks by the governor, after New York Doctor Margaret Carpenter was charged with murder in Louisiana for prescribing legal abortion pills online to a pregnant minor.

2 incarcerated individuals were arrested this week after attacking corrections officers at the Broome County Correctional Facility in separate incidents. On Tuesday, 35 year old Aaron Raymond refused to remove clothing wrapped around his head and neck, he ignored commands, officers entered his cell, he became combative & grabbed an officer by the neck and collar and choking him, Raymond struck another officer in the face before the altercation ended. Raymond was charged with Assault on a Police Officer, 2nd degree Assault and Strangulation. Last Sunday 41 year old Michael Fiore of Binghamton, NY, attacked corrections staff while during booking for a contempt charge, Fiore refused several lawful orders to comply with the medical screening process before attacking corrections officers, kneeing 1 officer in the face and causing injury. Fiore was charged with 2nd degree Assault and Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-20-25

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced she has signed an Executive Order activating members of the New York National Guard to help ensure the safety and security of New York State's correctional facilities while the illegal and unlawful work stoppage by correction officers continues. This Order also provides authority for additional overtime compensation for correction officers and other staff who are reporting for duty and actively working to secure our facilities. Governor Hochul also directed the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Office of Employee Relations to retain independent mediator Martin Scheinman to help bring a quick and immediate end to this illegal work stoppage. Earlier today, New York State filed an injunction under the Taylor Law and a judge granted a temporary restraining order mandating striking correction officers to cease the illegal activity.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-16-24

Norwich Police Department, in conjunction with New York State Parole concluded an investigation into the sale of narcotics, counterfeit currency and weapons. 28 year old Aaron Johnson of Norwich is charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument, Possession of a Narcotic Drug with intent to sell (Fentanyl), Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell (Methamphetamine) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police were able to locate quantities of Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, plus counterfeit U.S. Currency. Johnson was held without bail, pending further court proceedings.

The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season, Donors with type O negative blood are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks. Those who come to give blood today through January 3rd, will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, during National Blood Donor Month, will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Open Enrollment period starts TODAY for Medicare, WCDO spoke with Aaron Weeks, the Senior Outreach Worker & Hiicap Coordinator for the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging about what county residents reaching 65 should know about Medicare:

(Aaron Weeks 10-15-24)

More information about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period & other Chenango County senior citizens issues can be found by calling the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging at 607-337-1785.

The Open Enrollment period starts next week for Medicare, WCDO spoke with Aaron weeks, the Senior Outreach Worker & Hiicap Coordinator for the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging about the enrollment period and your options to get into the program:

(Aaron Weeks 10-11-24)

More information about the Medicare Open Enrollment Period & other Chenango County senior citizens issues can be found by calling the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging at 607-337-1785.

State Police arrested 32 year old Aaron Collins of Barton as a fugitive from justice from Pennsylvania where he was wanted on attempted criminal homicide charges.  Collins was located by troopers and deputies from the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department in the town of Barton; he was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.  Collins was remanded to the Tioga County Jail where he is waiting for extradition to Pennsylvania.

The Broome County Health Department announced that their COVID 19 positive test numbers continue to climb, they are now up to 963 positives, with more than 150 announced in the last 2 weeks alone.  They report 66 deaths & 763 recoveries since March & 750 people are being monitored by the Broome Health Department.

Governor
Cuomo will deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany tomorrow
afternoon.  The Governor has proposed
about 2 dozen proposals in the weeks before the speech, which will outline his
legislative agenda for the year.  The
legislature will be in session through mid-June.

The
Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for
induction this year.  This year’s
induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament
on Saturday, January 11 with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at the
Jr/Sr. High School followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School
Gym.  Inductees will be Steve Hall, a
1983 graduate who went on to become a successful mechanical engineer, owning 2
US Patents, and Aaron Foster, a 2010 graduate who has gone on to a successful
guitar playing career in the Bluegrass Genre.

State troopers have identified the 3 people that were found in a submerged SUV in Gatehouse Pond in Tully Tuesday. The bodies of 34-year-old Jaime Bell, 26-year-old Melissa Avery and 5-year-old Maryssa Houston were found inside the vehicle when it was pulled from the pond, Police said that the 3 were heading for a family barbecue nearby, when their Ford Explorer veered off the road, struck a guardrail & went into the pond. The investigation is ongoing & is expected to take several weeks.

Oneonta Police Detectives along with State Police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, served a search warrant at 5106 State Highway 23, in the town of Oneonta, regarding the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Police arrested 31 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Police discovered powdered cocaine, & $2,472 in cash, Willey was arraigned at the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail.

The State police have been sending representatives around the state to explain the New York Safe Act gun laws that were passed a few weeks ago.  Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the bill was rushed through and changes are needed:

(Cliff Crouch 2-4-13

The new state gun law is being used as a model for the one that is being crafted by the Obama administration in Washington.

Organizers of the Delaware county fair announced the lineup today for entertainment at this year’s fair in Walton.   The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would return, on Saturday, August 18th.  Also on the bill will be country music acts Aaron Kelly and Lindsey Erin.