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George Wang of Lawrence Kansas was sentenced in Otsego County Court Monday, to go to a state run Psychiatric Center for the treatment of a mental disease. Wang was originally charged with Attempted Murder after the car he was driving veered off of State Route 28 in Hartwick on November 18th of 2020, striking a pedestrian in a parking lot, and then left the scene. Wang pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect recently, he will stay in a facility until he is deemed to be not a danger to himself or the public.

The latest Siena College Poll has Governor Kathy Hochul with a big lead over her Democratic challengers in the 2022 gubernatorial race. Hochul had 36%, followed by Attorney General Letitia James with 18%, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams with 10% and Congressman Tom Suozzi with 6%, tied with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is considering a bid for governor.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-30-21

The City of Oneonta Common Council will hold a special Zoom meeting Thursday evening, to discuss & possibly vote on their Police reform & Reinvention plan.  The Plan is posted on the City’s website.

Norwich Police & State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect.  On March 23rd, an individual was attacked at around 2:30 PM while walking along the railroad tracks downtown.  The attacker forced the victim into the brush & attempted to remove clothing, when the victim managed to break free & ran for help.  The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid-20 with dirty blond hair, wearing a gray colored tank top & holding either a red belt or handkerchief, anyone with information is asked to contact Norwich police at 336-TIPS.

Otsego County Health department reported 18 new Positive COVID 19 tests results, giving them over 3800 total cases & 55 deaths since the pandemic began.  Chenango County today reported 120 active cases with 414 quarantined, they have had over 2700 cases so far.  In Delaware County, there are 132 active cases, 354 in quarantine and 1888 total cases with 45 deaths.

A Rochester woman becomes the latest person to accuse governor Cuomo with inappropriate advances.  Sherry Vill said that the governor kissed her several times, while he was examining her home for flooding in 2017.  Lawmakers from both parties are calling for the governor to resign following several accusations of sexually harassing behavior.

23 year old George Wang of Kansas pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in Otsego County Court.  Wang is accused of driving off of state route 28 in the town of Hartwick in front of the Tops Market & Striking a pedestrian last November, he then sped off.  Wand was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs & alcohol he is free after posting $300,000 bond, he is due back in court may 24th.

Trout Season begins in New York State tomorrow.  The State DEC is stocking 1.8 million trout in waters across the state.

The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3rd at 11:30 AM.  The hunt will be held outside & Masks are required, the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.

The Murder Trial of Dylan Robinson of Oneonta will begin in Otsego County Court on April 14th Robinson is accused of murdering his father, along with several others, and then setting the house on fire  in October of 2019 in Worcester.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-30-21

The Sidney Police Department is partnering with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and Chenango Health Network for a medication take back day. Anyone with any unused, outdated or unwanted medication can safely dispose of it at the date, time and place listed below. Note: no sharps or needles will be accepted.  The event will be held at the River Street Fire Station from 2:00 to 7:00 PM today.

The Broome County District Attorney's Office arrested 54 year old Ned Woodruff of Windsor for making a terroristic threat, for allegedly threatening a Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley. Woodruff is accused of threatening to kill Judge Cawley, unless the Judge ruled favorably in a criminal matter, as Woodruff was charged with harassment last year after his home was burglarized and $280,000 was reportedly stolen from his home. Woodruff was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

Magic City Music Hall announced today that Saturday evening’s concert with Rusted Root would be the venue’s final show. Over the past year the Music Hall has produced more than 2 dozen major concerts, including by REO Speedwagon, Kansas, and Third Eye Blind, among others. Ticket refunds for shows with Chase Rice and Josh Turner remain available at the place of purchase, including the Magic City Music Hall Box Office, as are refunds for any other previously postponed or cancelled concerts. The Music Hall Box Office will be open for refunds through 6:00 PM on Monday, after that, refunds may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Magic City, P.O. Box 462, Endicott.

Magic City Music Hall today announced their 2016 line up of events, with 11 concerts bundled up in a "MEGA TICKET" format. Magic City Owner Stu Green explains:

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Green said that upcoming concerts will be by Justin Moore, The Outlaws, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kansas, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and The Charlie Daniels Band, also there will be a Super Bowl Bash on Sunday, February 7th, featuring NFL Legends, Lem Barney, Roman Gabriel, Tom Matte and Ray Perkins.

The Kansas City Royals captured their second-ever World Series title and first in 30 seasons after a 5-game Series with the New York Mets. Artifacts from Royals will arrive in Cooperstown to take a permanent place at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, among the Artifacts, a Jersey worn by Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, a Glove used by Royals catcher and World Series Most Valuable Player Salvador Perez, Spikes worn by Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain, a cap worn by Royals closer Wade Davis, & a bat each from Mike Moustakas, & Alcides Escobar. additional artifacts from the 2015 Postseason will be featured in the Autumn Glory exhibit, which will be on exhibit through the 2016 Postseason and is scheduled to open in later this month.

The city of Oneonta announced that the final paving of Asphalt on 6th Street is scheduled for today. 6th Street will be blocked off after the morning drop off period and should be re-opened in time for afternoon pick ups, any delays or changes will be communicated to the school offices.

The national baseball Hall Of fame & Museum in Cooperstown announced that beginning Monday, they will document the San Francisco Giants’ most recent World Series title through a their annual tribute to the World Series Champions. The Museum acquired several artifacts from the champion Giants as well as from Kansas City Royals, including items used in the series by the Giants Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Hunter Pence & manager Bruce Bochy, as well as items from the American League Champion Royals from Yordano Ventura, Brandon Finnegan, & Royals manager Ned Yost.

The national baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown if waiting for a collection of artifacts from this year's world series. The san Francisco giants beat the Kansas city royals in a thrilling 7 game series, items will include caps, jerseys, bats and other items used by the managers, coaches & players in the series, the items will be featured in the 2014 Autumn Glory exhibit.

The National Pastime’s marquee event will come home to Cooperstown as the World Series Gala returns to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Saturday. The Grandstand Theater will host the family-friendly event featuring ballpark food and soft drinks, trivia, raffles, prizes and screening of Fox’s live broadcast of Game 4 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants & the Kansas City Royals in san Francisco Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., Tickets are available at 547-0397 today from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Keith  DeGraw of Kansas City, Kansas & Walton  on a bench warrant issued by Walton Town Court for failure to appear.  DeGraw was arraigned in Walton Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $1000 bond.  He is scheduled to reappear in Walton Town Court at a later date.