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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-8-24

23 year old Dakota Mann of Walton pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court Monday to 3rd degree Assault & Criminal Contempt. On May 17, 2024, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Walton for an ongoing domestic, where the caller & 1 other person claimed to have been assaulted by Mann, who violated an order of protection. Mann was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility. On July 1, 2024, while incarcerated, Mann assaulted & injured a fellow inmate, Mann was additionally charged with 2nd degree Assault. Mann faces sentencing on December 9th to 1 1/2 to 3 years in state prison for Criminal Contempt, and 1 year for Assault.

The Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park Annual Bowling Fundraiser is coming up at East Main Lanes in Sidney in November, Park President Doug Barnard explains:

(Doug Barnard 10-8-24)

The Bowling Fundraiser will be on the weekends of November 2nd & 9th, more information about the Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park is available at SVMPA.org.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 221 State and local government workers have been deployed to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to help with response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Team members include staff from the National Guard, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Transportation, DEC, State Police, Department of Agriculture and Markets, among many others. State Agencies are also gearing up deployment top Florida following the expected devastation from as Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that Drivers are able to reduce the cost of their auto insurance coverage by taking a Defensive Driving Course offered at the Chamber Business Center in Delhi on Tuesday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Meeting Room at 5 ½ Main Street in Delhi. The course fee is $35 and attendance is limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required and may be completed by calling Sherry Stewart at 607.538.9632.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 10-8-24

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Richie Rodriguez of Bronx for Criminal Possession of Stimulant, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and a host of traffic tickets following an investigation after a traffic stop on State Highway 7 in the Town of Otego. Rodriguez was processed and held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending Arraignment.

A man and a woman were arrested in an assault on former Governor David Paterson and his stepson, Friday Night in New York City. Paterson & Anthony Sliwa were treated for minor injuries, 2 adults, a 12 year old & a 13 year old were all charged with gang assault and assault.

Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol observed motorcycle without a license plate on I-81, a traffic Stop was initiated, the operator failed to comply onto Colesville Road to State Route 17, the motorcycle eventually had a mechanical failure and came to a stop. 29 year old Trae Salisbury of Binghamton had an unsecured dog on his lap throughout the pursuit, deputies secured the dog and placed Salisbury under arrest for Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Carrying an Animal in a Cruel Manner & Numerous traffic violations. Salisbury was processed at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Kirkwood Court. The dog was transported back to its owner.

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.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-1-24

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low interest loans related to storm damage caused by the remnants of tropical Storm Debby, August 8-10. Low-interest disaster loans will be made available to certain Private Non-Profit organizatIons, such as food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges. Eligible PNPs can call the Delaware County Emergency Services Office at (607) 832-5600 or the Delaware County Planning Office (607) 832-5444 to get more information. Also, The Office of Disaster Recovery at the State Department of Homeland Security has scheduled a virtual Applicants Briefing at 10:00 AM on Tuesday October 8th. To register for the Applicants Briefing, go to meetny.webex.com.

Binghamton Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 41 year old Tyrell Norris in his apartment on the city's North Side Monday Night. Norris was wounded by a bullet that was fired during a dispute in the parking lot outside the Town and Country Apartments at 100 Roberts Street. Norris was taken to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City where he was pronounced dead. Police also found out that another man suffered a gunshot wound to a foot about a block away from the Norris shooting at 104 Liberty Street. Norris was "an uninvolved party" who was struck by gunfire while in his residence, anyone with information should call Binghamton police detective division at (607) 772-7080.

42 year old James English pleaded guilty to 2nd Murder today in Broome County Court. On June 6, 2023, English stabbed Jessica Picciano 31 times causing her death, English will be sentenced on January 7, 2025 where he is expected to receive 23-years-to- life-in State Prison.

The Chenango County Historical Society invites all community members to participate in the annual “Parade of Trees,” to be held in-person and virtually again this year. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 10-1-24)

Charitable organizations that would like to participate in this year’s “Parade of Trees” should visit chenangohistorical.org to register.

Chenango County Public Health announced that vaccines against RSV, COVID 19 & the flu are available at their office at 5 Court Street in Norwich. Clinics will be held on Fridays in the Month of October, more information is available at the Chenango County Public Health Facebook page.

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Lori Devine of Sherburne for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal Nuisance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Devine was charged after an investigation into drug activity, she is accused of selling Methamphetamine and Fentanyl from her residence in the Town of Sherburne, During the execution of the search warrant, Devine attempted to dispose of physical evidence, she was taken into custody, Officers seized Methamphetamine, and Fentanyl. Devine was arraigned & was released on her own recognizance. Devine is to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court at a later date.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-13-24

The Binghamton Police Department arrested 31 year old Matthew Carrasquillo of Binghamton, When he was eventually taken into custody after a brief pursuit, officers found a loaded and defaced handgun & a high-capacity handgun magazine. He was charged with numerous counts of criminal possession of a weapon as well as criminal possession of a firearm. These are felony charges. He is also facing misdemeanor charges of obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest.

52 year old James Kenyon of Smithville Flats pleaded guilty in US District Court to transmitting a threat to injure in interstate commerce and unlawfully possessing 3 firearms while subject to a domestic violence order of protection. Kenyon admitted that on December 10, 2022, he made a profanity-laced Facebook post in which he threatened to decapitate another individual and told the individual to move out-of-state. Kenyon also admitted to possessing 2 rifles and a shotgun, while there was a restraining order that prohibited him from possessing any firearms. Kenyon could face a combined maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

The Community Foundation for South Central New York partnered with Horn Research to complete a regional community assessment focused on Mental Health, Housing, Poverty, Non-Profit Capacity and Equitable Access to Resources. Tina Barber, Community Foundation Executive Director, will present Delaware County specific findings on Wednesday, August 28th at 10 AM at the Walton Theatre and at 2 PM at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 8-13-24)

Barber’s presentation on August 28th is a free event, but registration is required by Monday, August 26th. You can register for Walton at tinyurl.com/NeedsWalton and Margaretville tinyurl.com/NeedsMargaretville. The Community Foundation serves donors and nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.

The State DOT is alerting motorists that State Route 79 will be closed from about 1,000 feet east of the Interstate 88 interchange to the intersection with Main Street in the Town of Colesville, until further notice. The closure is necessary to facilitate a culvert repair, which is expected to take several weeks. Motorists should follow posted detours. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay attention to all traffic control devices. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones. For more information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-13-24

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has developed a Damage Self Report tool for individuals to report damages from the August 9th storms without having to call the Delaware County Emergency Services Office. A QR code is available that will take smartphone users directly to the tool, if you are unable to use the QR Code or would like assistance, you can visit the Planning Department and Sheriff Office booths in the Commercial Tent at the Delaware County Fair, or you can call the planning office at (607) 832-5444.

The 137th Delaware County Fair continues today, with a host of free entertainment all week long, according to spokesman Jason Craig;

(Jason Craig 8-13-24)

More information is available at counterrevolutionary.

Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Quality Inn, on State Route 23. Another is scheduled in Roxbury from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street, State Highway 30, book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-4-24

Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol initiated a routine traffic stop Tuesday of a pickup truck on Route 17 West near Exit 71 in Binghamton. The driver, 35 year old Kyle Kasmarcik of Port Crane, was found to have a suspended license. The investigation and towing of the vehicle uncovered a loaded and unregistered 9mm handgun, a digital scale and a small bag of white crystal-like substance, which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Also found in the truck was a separate license plate, which was used on the same vehicle a day prior Kasmarcik was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Operation of a Motor Vehicle, along with other similar charges, Kasmarcik was taken to Central Arraignment and remains in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

State Lawmakers will be heading back to Albany for the 2024 session, local Assemblyman Joe Angelino comments:

(Angelino 1-4-24)

Assemblyman Angelino can be reached in Albany at 518-455-5741, or in Broome County at 607-648-6080.

Effective immediately, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has re-instituted temporary masking requirements per COVID-19 safety guidelines, all patients, visitors, employees, students, and volunteers are now required to wear medical-grade masks across Bassett Medical Center’s facilities in Cooperstown. Masks will be available at all entrances. Currently, the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed among employees at Bassett Medical Center reached the threshold for masking, the requirement will be reassessed in 14 days and lifted as soon as the number of active COVID-19 cases within the facility falls below the established threshold. The Cobleskill Health Center also currently has temporary masking measures.

The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a bat tested positive for rabies in the town of Oneonta today. 1 person was exposed & started post exposure vaccinations, more information about rabies is available at their web page at otsegocounty.com or by calling 607-547-4230.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-4-23

The State Department of Health released a report on food insecurity, Among Adults by County. Food insecurity is characterized by limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to limited economic resources. Among Counties outside of New York City, the highest percentage of adults who experience food insecurity are Herkimer 28.8% and Oswego 26.2%.The full report can be found at health.ny.gov/statistics.

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Counter Terrorism conducted training exercises at more than 1,100 locations statewide in 2023. Counter terrorism experts from over 80 federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies completed exercises assessing the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity in nearly every county in the state. More than 6,300 exercises have been conducted across New York since 2016.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dominick Polhamus on an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Family Offense. Polhamous is described as a white male, 5'7" with brown hair and brown eyes, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196 or Warrants Division at (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933. Thank you.