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State Police arrested 73 year old Patricia Crossman of Greene, for 21 counts of the Agriculture and Markets Law for Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance. The arrest stems from an investigation where the State Police and the Susquehanna SPCA removed 21 cats from a property, On November 12, Investigators were advised of a possible animal cruelty case on State Route 206 in the town of Coventry, Investigators determined that the cats were living in deplorable conditions within the home and in surrounding buildings on the property. The cats were removed on November 13 and will be receiving further medical care from the Susquehanna SPCA. Crossman was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Coventry Town Court on December 18, 2024.

The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a bat tested positive for rabies in the town of Oneonta, 1 person was exposed and started rabies post exposure vaccinations. All dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies, Unvaccinated pets in contact with wildlife that is suspected or confirmed to be rabid must be either euthanized or strictly quarantined at owner’s expense for 6 months. More information is available at 607-547-4230 or otsegocounty.com.

State Police will continue in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday through Sunday, December 1, 2024. State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide, including fixed sobriety checkpoints, which targets distracted drivers by utilizing Concealed patrol vehicles to better locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices. Elevated traffic volumes are expected, and wintry weather is expected to impact portions of the state, including in the Catskills & North Country.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New Yorkers can now apply to receive federal assistance to pay their heating bills, after she was able to secure $360 million in federal funding for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

(Gillibrand 11-14-24)

New Yorkers can find eligibility requirements at ny.gov/heat, Households can apply at myBenefits.ny.gov. or at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap

A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-14-24

State Police and the Susquehanna SPCA removed 21 cats from a property in Chenango County Wednesday. Investigators were advised of a possible animal cruelty case at a home on State Route 206 in the town of Coventry. Investigators visited the home and determined that the cats were living in deplorable conditions within the home and in surrounding buildings on the property. The cats were removed with the assistance of the Susquehanna SPCA and will be receiving further medical care from the Susquehanna SPCA. The investigation is on-going. Charges are pending.

The Susquehanna SPCA received 9 dogs & 2 cats rescued from the southern states following the recent hurricanes and they are looking to get the animals adopted into their new forever homes, according the executive director Stacie Haynes:

(Stacie Haynes 1031-24)

Haynes said that they acquired the animals from Binghamton last Friday night, the website to get more information about the adoptable animals is available at sqspca.org.

The Chenango County Health Department announced that a skunk found along Pleasant Street in the City of Norwich was tested by the State Wadsworth Laboratory, it was found to have rabies. The Health Department reminds area residents to make sure all your dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock are vaccinated against rabies. More information is available by calling the Chenango County Health Department, at (607) 337-1673

Delaware County Public Health will hold a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, at the Deposit Highway Garage. More information about rabies is available at (607) 832-5200.

Otsego County Public Health is holding a rabies vaccination clinic today at the Otego Fire House for dogs, cats & ferrets. The Clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM tonight.

The Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccine clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets Saturday, at the South Otselic Fire Department, the clinic will run from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, pre-registration is requested at 607-337-1673, a $5 donation is suggested.

DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WILL HOLD A RABIES VACCINE CLINIC FOR DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS today AT THE DELHI FIRE HALL FROM 5-7 P.M. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER PROPER CONTROL. CATS AND FERRETS SHOULD BE IN A CARRYING CASE.

Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today at Baille Lumber in Smyrna from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Pre-Registration is required by calling 607-337-1673, a $5 donation is suggested. Otsego County Public Health is also holding a vaccine clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets at Neahwa Park in Oneonta today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

The Chenango Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs cats & ferrets Saturday at the Greene Ball Flats from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Pre-registration is required at 607-337-1673, a $5 Donation is suggested.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-19-24

Governor Hochul signed legislation to add new 28 judges across the state to reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts. Locally, the new legislation will create a new judge position in Chenango County, with an expedited election process to fill the position. Currently the county is served by Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir, for criminal, family and surrogate court matters.

Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for supplies to assist in the caring of cats & dogs while they was waiting to be adopted into their forever homes, Shelter Director Erin Insinga recently visited WCDO to discuss what they are looking for:

(Erin Insinga 7-15-24)

More information about donations, adoptions, procedures & upcoming fundraiser are available by calling 607-563-7780 or by going to the Facebook page.

The Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today in Bainbridge. The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall. Pre-register at 607-337-1673, a $5 donation is suggested.

Otsego County Public Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets this evening, at Clifton Park in Unadilla, the clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-9-24

On July 3, State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Chenango and Otsego Counties. During the initiative, 10 businesses were checked for compliance. All ten were found in compliance and did not sell any alcohol to the underage operative, in Norwich, Oxford, Greene, Smithville Flats & Morris. During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth. State police also announced that 22 people were arrested for DWI, from June 28th to July 5th in Troop c.

The Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets tomorrow at the Village of Oxford DPW on Water Street. The clinic will be held from 9:00 Am to 10:30 AM, Pre-registration is required at 607-337-1673, a $5 donation is suggested.

The Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies Vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today at the Coventry Highway Department, from 5:30 TO 6:30 P.M. Pre-Registration is required at 607-337-1673, a $5 Donation is suggested.

OTSEGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WILL HOLD A FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR ALL DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS AT THE EDMESTON TOWN BARN ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 6-8 P.M. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER PROPER CONTROL. CATS AND FERRETS SHOULD BE IN A PILLOW CASE OR CARRYING CASE.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, at the Franklin Fire Hall, 351 Main Street, Franklin. Dogs must be on a leash & under proper control. Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case, more information is available at Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.

Chenango County Health Department Will Hold A Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets today at the Preston Highway Department from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Pre-Registration is required at HEALTH.NY.GOV/GO 2 CLINIC or by calling 607-337-1673. A $5 Donation is suggested.

Chenango County Public Health is holding a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets At the Afton High Department Saturday from 9:00 TO 10:30 A.M. Pre-Register online at the Health Department website or call 607-337-1673, a $5 Donation is requested.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-24

44 year old Cruz Garcia was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury for Unlawful Imprisonment, Attempted Assault and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. The indictment alleges that Garcia attempted to cause serious physical injury to a female victim when he strangled her & held her against her will in June 2023 in the Town of Middletown. Garcia was arraigned on the Indictment in Delaware County Court this week, and pleaded not guilty, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he was already being held on unrelated charges.

State Police arrested 4 people in connection with a case of over 100 neglected animals at a farm on Clark Lane and Pig Farm Lane in New Berlin. Arrested were 44 year old Dominick Brown, for 9 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals & 95 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance. 74 year old Jane Richards for 9 counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals & 87 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance. 56 year old Helen Goude & 60 year old Katheriena Goude, lesser counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals & Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; & Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance. On April 26th, over 2 dozen animals were located deceased and an additional 107 neglected animals were removed, including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, a llama, dogs and cats. All 4 were issued appearance tickets for New Berlin Town Court tomorrow

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic today from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Hancock Town Hall, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. More information about rabies is available at 607-832-5200 or at DelawareCountyPublicHealth.com.

A.M. NEWS Monday 5-13-24

State Police arrested 26 year old James Christ Jr. of Deposit for 1st degree Assault & 2nd degree Manslaughter. Troopers were dispatched Friday to Fair Street in Deposit after a toddler became unresponsive. Following an investigation, it was determined that Christ recklessly caused the death of the child. Christ was arrested late Friday and arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on no bail. This investigation is on-going.

A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held At the Plymouth Fire Department today for dogs, Cats & Domesticated Ferrets, the clinic will beheld from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Plymouth Fire Department, more information is available at chenangocountyny.gov.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-30-24

State Police, State EnCon Officers, State Forest Rangers, New Berlin Police, Chenango County Sheriff's Deputies, the Susquehanna SPCA as well as the Office of Emergency Management served a search warrant at properties located on Clark Lane and Pig Farm Lane in the town of New Berlin. Over 2 dozen animals were located deceased and an additional 107 neglected animals were removed, which included horses, swine, cattle, sheep, goats, a llama, plus dogs and cats. The Investigation is continuing.

A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held today at the Worcester Town Barn, for dogs, cats & ferrets. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, More information is available at (607) 547-4230.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-16-24

Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen have been identified as the Officers killed in a shootout in Liverpool Sunday Night. Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle that was eventually lost, but they discovered that the car was registered in Liverpool, they responded along with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, they were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed. Hoosock & Jensen were struck by gunfire, the unidentified suspect was also shot, all 3 were taken to Upstate Medical, all 3 died from their injuries.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season will be getting underway with the home opener today at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher cats at 6:35 PM. Tickets for that game & all other home games are available at milb.com/binghamton/tickets.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season will be getting underway shortly with the home opener to be held on April 5th at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher cats at 6:35 PM. Tickets for that game & all other home games are available at milb.com/binghamton/tickets.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Reid Brignac returns as manager, along with Pitching Coach AJ Sager, Hitting Coach Darin Everson, and Bench Coach Mariano Duncan. Juan Loyo joins the staff as the team's development coach. The Rumble Ponies made it to the Eastern League Championship Series in 2023, they open the 2024 at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 5. Season Tickets and flex booklets are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, on the phone at (607)-722-FUNN, or on our website www.bingrp.com.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-30-24

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded last Thursday to a domestic incident in progress in the Town of Meredith. Upon arrival one of the individuals involved was identified as 32- year-old Edward Reed of Meredith, a tinfoil containing a white powdery substance along with a scale was discovered within the residence, Deputies charged Reed with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, . Reed was released on appearance tickets returnable at a later date to the Meredith Town Court.