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Early Tuesday morning, State Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the Kwik Fill Gas Station at 27 Albany Street in Port Crane. State Police are currently seeking two suspects, first being a white male approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, small build, wearing a light gray jacket, jeans, and red bandana. The second subject was approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, small build, wearing a white and black checked hoodie, jeans, and a pink mask. A handgun and knife were displayed and the suspects were last seen leaving on foot, Any person with information can call State Police at 775-1241.

Governor Cuomo today announced that $39.2 million in economic development funding has been approved for 34 projects that are spurring growth and opportunity across the state. The funding, approved by Empire State Development’s Board of Directors, supports projects that are creating 233 new jobs and retaining 1,589 existing New York State jobs – many of which have already been created or retained. This funding will also leverage $338.6 million in private assets and other public funding to support local businesses and projects that are building a strong foundation for future economic growth and job creation.

The next Chenango County free rabies clinic for Dogs Cats & Ferrets will be tonight at the Oxford Fire Station. The event will run form 5:30 to 7:00 PM; more information is available at 337-1673.

Governor Cuomo and state leaders attended the 3rd Beer Wine & Cider Summit today in Albany, the governor said that changes in antiquated laws could help get upstate product into the New York City Bars, restaurants & Hotels:

(Cuomo 10-7-15)

The growth of the industry in the last three years has been dramatic, even with the impediments into the New York City market. Locally the growing of hops and the growth of microbreweries has assisted in growing the local economy. Among those participating in the summit today were local lawmakers, Senator John Bonacic and Assemblyman Bill Magee.

The next free Otsego County Rabies clinic will be held today in Otego. THE clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Otego Fire Department.

Sidney Native, Author & long time Broadcaster Chuck D'Imperio will be the guest tonight at the Bainbridge Historical Society meeting. The Meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Museum at 38 South Main Street; more information is available at 967-8546.

The New York State Police will conduct graduation exercises for its 2015 Canine Handler Basic School at the State Police Academy in Albany Thursday afternoon. The 12 graduates include members from the New York State Police, Schenectady Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office. State police officials stated that
Trooper Darrell Dening, & Canine Kin & Trooper Timothy Kressly & Canine Bryant will be assigned to Troop C.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced agreements with Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn and Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, in Binghamton that will bolster their language assistance and financial aid services. Both hospitals serve increasingly diverse communities Schneiderman said that implementing and revisiting language assistance and financial aid policies would work to ensure the hospital’s services remain available to individuals regardless of their English proficiency or ability to pay.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating an ATV accident Tuesday afternoon in Hamden. An 11 year old Hamden boy, was traveling south on Stoddard Hollow Road when he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to make a right hand turn off of the roadway, causing the ATV to overturn in a ditch, pinning the operator. The operator’s 9-year-old brother was a passenger on the ATV; he was not injured and ran to home to call 911. Both were children were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. The ATV operator was airlifted to Albany Medical Center by LifeNet helicopter with head injuries, deputies believe excessive speed was a factor.

The Chenango county health department announced a spring schedule for rabies clinics. The first clinic will be held on Wednesday April 22nd at the Guilford highway garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, a complete list is available at co.chenango.ny.us.