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WCDO News — Monday 5-8-17
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 27-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton pleaded guilty in City of Binghamton Court Friday to leaving the scene of an accident, in connection with the December 3rd 2016 death of Binghamton University student Stefani Lineva. Siddiqui hit Lineva on State Route 434 in Binghamton, she was pronounced dead at Wilson Hospital. Siddiqui will be sentenced on August 4th.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Sidney Central School Special Education teacher following an investigation by Deputies, State Police, and Sidney Central School administrators. Deputies arrested 48-year-old James Lewis, Jr. of Otego, for 2 counts of Forcible Touching and 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Lewis is accused of inappropriately touching 2 male special education students in the school on different occasions during the last week of April. Lewis surrendered to Deputies on Wednesday afternoon; he was arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court where he was released on recognizance pending further court action.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52-year-old Vincent Beadle of Norwich for harassment and criminal mischief, following the report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Norwich. Beadle allegedly subjected the female victim to physical contact and prevented her from calling 911. Beadle was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and released on his own recognizance, pending court action in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
51-year-old James Starnes of Binghamton will serve 30 years to life in prison for sexually abusing 3 girls. Starnes sexually abused the 9, 12 and 14 year old girls since 2013, he was convicted in March in Broome County Court felony predatory sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct against a child.
Governor Cuomo today announced $87 million in grants are available to municipalities and not-for-profit corporations for water quality improvement projects. The program provides grants for projects that improve water quality, protect drinking water sources, reduce polluted runoff, and restore habitats in New York’s waterbodies. The grants are administered by the State DEC and made available through Governor Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
The Chenango County Sheriffs department participated in the April 28th National Drug Take Back event. The Sheriff’s Office recovered approximately 150 pounds of prescription medication at drop off locations in New Berlin, Guilford, as well as the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Residents may continue to turn in their prescription medication at the Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Governor Cuomo has been pushing for local governments to consolidate services, in an effort to bring down property taxes. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch spent many years in Bainbridge & Chenango County Government; he said that local governments were forced to begin doing this almost 30 years ago:
(Cliff Crouch 5-8-17)
Crouch said that bigger savings would likely come if the state stopped passing on costly mandates to local municipalities that arrive without state money to implement the mandates.
Chenango County Sheriff's office arrested 54-year-old Kenneth Kenyon of Smithville Flats for Menacing & Unlawful imprisonment. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Smithville for a report of a domestic incident, Kenyon was arraigned in the Town of Smithville court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Facility with $5000 bail pending future court action.
New York union dues are now fully tax deductible under a state budget provision backed by Governor Cuomo, who signed the bill into law on Friday. A limitation built into the law prevented many union workers from applying the deduction, but the state’s new budget agreement removed those limitations at the state level. The bill will affect about 500,000 union workers in public and private sectors and will cost the state about $35 million.
Governor Cuomo announced that the possible repeal of the Affordable Care act would adversely affect 2.7 million New Yorkers. Over 1 Million New Yorkers Face Significant Loss of Health Care Coverage Under House GOP Plan The cost of the repeal would mean that Over $4.5 Billion would be Shifted to State, Local Governments and Hospitals, $400 Million in Tax Credits would be lost to Purchase Health Insurance. The Department of Health's Analysis is Available at health.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Sidney Central School Special Education teacher following an investigation by Deputies, State Police, and Sidney Central School administrators. Deputies arrested 48-year-old James Lewis, Jr. of Otego, for 2 counts of Forcible Touching and 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Lewis is accused of inappropriately touching 2 male special education students in the school on different occasions during the last week of April. Lewis surrendered to Deputies on Wednesday afternoon; he was arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court where he was released on recognizance pending further court action.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52-year-old Vincent Beadle of Norwich for harassment and criminal mischief, following the report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Norwich. Beadle allegedly subjected the female victim to physical contact and prevented her from calling 911. Beadle was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and released on his own recognizance, pending court action in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
51-year-old James Starnes of Binghamton will serve 30 years to life in prison for sexually abusing 3 girls. Starnes sexually abused the 9, 12 and 14 year old girls since 2013, he was convicted in March in Broome County Court felony predatory sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct against a child.
Governor Cuomo today announced $87 million in grants are available to municipalities and not-for-profit corporations for water quality improvement projects. The program provides grants for projects that improve water quality, protect drinking water sources, reduce polluted runoff, and restore habitats in New York’s waterbodies. The grants are administered by the State DEC and made available through Governor Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
The Chenango County Sheriffs department participated in the April 28th National Drug Take Back event. The Sheriff’s Office recovered approximately 150 pounds of prescription medication at drop off locations in New Berlin, Guilford, as well as the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Residents may continue to turn in their prescription medication at the Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Governor Cuomo has been pushing for local governments to consolidate services, in an effort to bring down property taxes. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch spent many years in Bainbridge & Chenango County Government; he said that local governments were forced to begin doing this almost 30 years ago:
(Cliff Crouch 5-8-17)
Crouch said that bigger savings would likely come if the state stopped passing on costly mandates to local municipalities that arrive without state money to implement the mandates.
Chenango County Sheriff's office arrested 54-year-old Kenneth Kenyon of Smithville Flats for Menacing & Unlawful imprisonment. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Smithville for a report of a domestic incident, Kenyon was arraigned in the Town of Smithville court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Facility with $5000 bail pending future court action.
New York union dues are now fully tax deductible under a state budget provision backed by Governor Cuomo, who signed the bill into law on Friday. A limitation built into the law prevented many union workers from applying the deduction, but the state’s new budget agreement removed those limitations at the state level. The bill will affect about 500,000 union workers in public and private sectors and will cost the state about $35 million.
Governor Cuomo announced that the possible repeal of the Affordable Care act would adversely affect 2.7 million New Yorkers. Over 1 Million New Yorkers Face Significant Loss of Health Care Coverage Under House GOP Plan The cost of the repeal would mean that Over $4.5 Billion would be Shifted to State, Local Governments and Hospitals, $400 Million in Tax Credits would be lost to Purchase Health Insurance. The Department of Health's Analysis is Available at health.ny.gov.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-13-16
The Village of Sidney + County & State officials will host a meeting on Wednesday at the Sidney High School Auditorium. Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak said that a lot of items would be discussed:
(Andy Matviak 12-13-16)
The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Wednesday, more information is available at 561-2320
34-year-old James Williams of Oneonta was arrested by Oneonta Police following a disturbance at the Sip & Sail Tavern on Water Street. Williams was charged Saturday with criminal possession of a weapon, plus menacing, reckless endangerment, obstructing governmental administration, false personation & trespassing, Police accused Williams of using a chain as a weapon, and giving police a false identity. He was held at the Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the Oneonta City Court.
State Police arrested 25 year old Andrew Carnrike of Smyrna for the felony Assault, plus Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and 2nd degree Harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute on East Main Street in Smyrna. Carnrike allegedly pushed & grabbed the vicitm by the throat and followed the vicitm to a neighbor’s home, Carrike is also accused of assaulting the neighbor, causing injuries. Carnrike was located, arrested & was arraigned in the Town of Smyrna Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail, he faces court action on Thursday.
Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton was released on $50,000 Bail today from the Broome County Jail. Siddiqui was accused in connection with the hit & run death of Stefani Lineva along State Route 434 on Binghamton Southside on December 3rd.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of state economic development project contracts. By state law, the Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above $50,000 and certain contracts over $1 million for state public authorities, In recent years, executive and legislative actions have eroded the Comptroller’s contract oversight. In 2015, state agencies issued over $6.8 billion in contracts without Comptroller review. DiNapoli suggested restoring previous powers to his office that have been steadily removed in the last 5 years, Create tougher ethics requirements and penalties for those who abuse the procurement process, & Increase transpoarency over the entire process.
Governor Cuomo's office and state lawmakers are discussing a plan to authorize Uber, Lyft & other ride-sharing services statewide as part of current negotiations, which may lead to a special session of the legislature being called back to Albany befroe the end of the year. State lawmakers have been lobbying for a pay raise for teh first time in 17 years, while the Governor has been lobbying for more stringent ethics reforms to be passed. Uber & Lyft have been allowed to operate in New York City under the same rules & taxis & limosines, they would not have to operate under those rules in other locations around the state.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee is tonight at 7:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. 2 more committee meeting are scheduled for December 20th & January 3rd, both at the Foothills Performing Arts center.
Governor Cuomo announced $2.8 million in NYSUNY 2020 awards for Binghamton University, to support the development of a renewable energy research and development facility, to focus on battery life maximization. The facility will collaborate with several other SUNY campuses, provide student research opportunities and promote workforce training in energy conservation.
Magic City Productions announces that Comedian Howie Mandel will perform at the Forum Theater in Binghamton on Sunday January 29th at 3:00 PM. Tickets go anon Sale This Friday December 16, at 10 AM At The Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by Phone 1 800 745 3000
(Andy Matviak 12-13-16)
The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Wednesday, more information is available at 561-2320
34-year-old James Williams of Oneonta was arrested by Oneonta Police following a disturbance at the Sip & Sail Tavern on Water Street. Williams was charged Saturday with criminal possession of a weapon, plus menacing, reckless endangerment, obstructing governmental administration, false personation & trespassing, Police accused Williams of using a chain as a weapon, and giving police a false identity. He was held at the Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the Oneonta City Court.
State Police arrested 25 year old Andrew Carnrike of Smyrna for the felony Assault, plus Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and 2nd degree Harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute on East Main Street in Smyrna. Carnrike allegedly pushed & grabbed the vicitm by the throat and followed the vicitm to a neighbor’s home, Carrike is also accused of assaulting the neighbor, causing injuries. Carnrike was located, arrested & was arraigned in the Town of Smyrna Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail, he faces court action on Thursday.
Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton was released on $50,000 Bail today from the Broome County Jail. Siddiqui was accused in connection with the hit & run death of Stefani Lineva along State Route 434 on Binghamton Southside on December 3rd.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of state economic development project contracts. By state law, the Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above $50,000 and certain contracts over $1 million for state public authorities, In recent years, executive and legislative actions have eroded the Comptroller’s contract oversight. In 2015, state agencies issued over $6.8 billion in contracts without Comptroller review. DiNapoli suggested restoring previous powers to his office that have been steadily removed in the last 5 years, Create tougher ethics requirements and penalties for those who abuse the procurement process, & Increase transpoarency over the entire process.
Governor Cuomo's office and state lawmakers are discussing a plan to authorize Uber, Lyft & other ride-sharing services statewide as part of current negotiations, which may lead to a special session of the legislature being called back to Albany befroe the end of the year. State lawmakers have been lobbying for a pay raise for teh first time in 17 years, while the Governor has been lobbying for more stringent ethics reforms to be passed. Uber & Lyft have been allowed to operate in New York City under the same rules & taxis & limosines, they would not have to operate under those rules in other locations around the state.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee is tonight at 7:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. 2 more committee meeting are scheduled for December 20th & January 3rd, both at the Foothills Performing Arts center.
Governor Cuomo announced $2.8 million in NYSUNY 2020 awards for Binghamton University, to support the development of a renewable energy research and development facility, to focus on battery life maximization. The facility will collaborate with several other SUNY campuses, provide student research opportunities and promote workforce training in energy conservation.
Magic City Productions announces that Comedian Howie Mandel will perform at the Forum Theater in Binghamton on Sunday January 29th at 3:00 PM. Tickets go anon Sale This Friday December 16, at 10 AM At The Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by Phone 1 800 745 3000
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WCDO News — Thursday 12-8-16
Regional Economic Development Council Grant money was awarded This Afternoon at the Egg in Albany. Governor Cuomo's initiative started in 2001, with the concept of letting local stakeholders compete for state money for their own economic development plans:
(Governor Cuomo 12-8-16)
Locally, the Southern Tier regional Economic Development council, which includes Broome, Delaware & Chenango Counties, will receive 60.4 million dollars this year, and the Mohawk valley Council, which contains Otsego county won a top 5 award of $81.9 Million dollars.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce is continuing with Holiday based activities. Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that their new "Passport" game is continuing as well:
(Steph Taylor 12-8-16)
The passport game will be followed with the annual Holiday House decorating contest, where 30 winners will be chosen. More information is available at 561-2642.
Binghamton Police have arrested 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton, for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, in connection with the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Stefani Lineva of Queens early Saturday Morning. Lineva's body was found on State Route 434 near South Washington Street on Binghamton Southside at about 2:00 AM Saturday. Lineva was a student at Binghamton University, They announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver, other organizations have brought the amount of the reward up to $30,000. Siddiqui is being arraigned this afternoon in Binghamton city court.
Funeral Services for Edward McKinley of Unadilla will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 156 Main Street in Unadilla this Saturday 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the YFC Teen Center; POB 362 Oneonta, 13820. McKinley suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV Monday afternoon in Unadilla
The Tri county area is expecting lake effect snowstorm with varying amounts of snow. Sidney Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townshend 12-8-16)
Townsend predicts that we will have a much more active winter this year.
Governor Cuomo announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, The Department has finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of "zombie properties" by requiring banks and mortgage servicers to report and maintain vacant and abandoned properties. Both actions follow legislation the Governor signed in June that curbs the threat "zombie properties" pose to communities by expediting foreclosure proceedings.
Ithaca Police announced that they have a man in custody after a fatal shooting in a shopping mall parking lot of a UPS driver, and a lengthy stand off at the suspect’s residence. The names of the suspect & the victim have not yet been released.
Oneonta police chief Dennis Naylor announced today that he has accepted a position at the Director of Research, Development & Training with the New York State Association of chiefs of Police. Naylor will continue to serve as Oneonta Police Chief through mid- January 2017.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 77-year-old Robert Harrison of Walton for possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, Deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a shots fired near Industrial Drive in the Town of Walton. Harrison was issued appearance tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announces The 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards today in Albany. The Event will be held at the Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, at 1:00 PM, it can be viewed live at governor.ny.gov
State Senator Jim Seward announced that non-profit organizations throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of $2.8 million through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program. Grant recipients who serve Senator Seward’s district are: ARC of Otsego County receives $872,996, Pathfinder Village receives $714,031, and Springbrook will get $576,100
(Governor Cuomo 12-8-16)
Locally, the Southern Tier regional Economic Development council, which includes Broome, Delaware & Chenango Counties, will receive 60.4 million dollars this year, and the Mohawk valley Council, which contains Otsego county won a top 5 award of $81.9 Million dollars.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce is continuing with Holiday based activities. Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that their new "Passport" game is continuing as well:
(Steph Taylor 12-8-16)
The passport game will be followed with the annual Holiday House decorating contest, where 30 winners will be chosen. More information is available at 561-2642.
Binghamton Police have arrested 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton, for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, in connection with the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Stefani Lineva of Queens early Saturday Morning. Lineva's body was found on State Route 434 near South Washington Street on Binghamton Southside at about 2:00 AM Saturday. Lineva was a student at Binghamton University, They announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver, other organizations have brought the amount of the reward up to $30,000. Siddiqui is being arraigned this afternoon in Binghamton city court.
Funeral Services for Edward McKinley of Unadilla will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 156 Main Street in Unadilla this Saturday 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the YFC Teen Center; POB 362 Oneonta, 13820. McKinley suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV Monday afternoon in Unadilla
The Tri county area is expecting lake effect snowstorm with varying amounts of snow. Sidney Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townshend 12-8-16)
Townsend predicts that we will have a much more active winter this year.
Governor Cuomo announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, The Department has finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of "zombie properties" by requiring banks and mortgage servicers to report and maintain vacant and abandoned properties. Both actions follow legislation the Governor signed in June that curbs the threat "zombie properties" pose to communities by expediting foreclosure proceedings.
Ithaca Police announced that they have a man in custody after a fatal shooting in a shopping mall parking lot of a UPS driver, and a lengthy stand off at the suspect’s residence. The names of the suspect & the victim have not yet been released.
Oneonta police chief Dennis Naylor announced today that he has accepted a position at the Director of Research, Development & Training with the New York State Association of chiefs of Police. Naylor will continue to serve as Oneonta Police Chief through mid- January 2017.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 77-year-old Robert Harrison of Walton for possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, Deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a shots fired near Industrial Drive in the Town of Walton. Harrison was issued appearance tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announces The 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards today in Albany. The Event will be held at the Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, at 1:00 PM, it can be viewed live at governor.ny.gov
State Senator Jim Seward announced that non-profit organizations throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of $2.8 million through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program. Grant recipients who serve Senator Seward’s district are: ARC of Otsego County receives $872,996, Pathfinder Village receives $714,031, and Springbrook will get $576,100
WCDO News — Monday 12-5-16
Binghamton Police are investigating the death of Binghamton university student Stefani Lineva of Queens, who was found around 2:00 AM Saturday lying on State Route 434 South Washington Avenue and the Pennsylvania Avenue ramps. Lineva was taken to Wilson Hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries consistent with getting hit by a vehicle. No eyewitnesses have come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police at 772-7080, calls will remain confidential. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle that hit Lineva Saturday.
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
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