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Oneonta Police arrested 33 year old John Gipson of Utica for criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, among other charges. Gipson was picked up on Main Street in Oneonta Friday, Police seized about 5.6 Grams of Crack Cocaine at the time of the arrest, Gipson faces court action shortly.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan admitted Sunday he has drinking problem, he revealed that received treatment for his alcohol addiction, which he blamed on the pressures of his job. Flanagan said that he would remain in the senate, but did not address speculation that he may seek the Republican Party nomination in the race for Governor in 2018.

More people are starting to suggest a run at Governor Cuomo for the State's top job next year. Former Republican candidate Carl Palladino of Buffalo is expected to give it another shot, after losing badly to Cuomo once before. Actress Cynthia Nixon is expected to announce shortly that she is considering a run for the Democratic Party nomination in 2018, against Cuomo. Former State Senator Terry Gipson is also expected to announce challenge Cuomo next year, which is criticized by many in the Democratic Party as abandoning the Liberal base.