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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be hosting a town hall meeting for the town of Colchester tonight.   The meeting will take place at the town hall building at 72 Tannery Road Downsville at 6:00 PM.

Chenango county sheriff’s department Detectives arrested 23 year old Devan Ellsworth of Norwich for one count 3rd degree Burglary Thursday.  Ellsworth was arrested following  a reported Burglary to the Adult World store in the Town of Norwich at approximately 5:30 am Thursday morning, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $ 20,000.00 cash bail, The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests and charges are pending.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s investigated a 1 car motor vehicle accident Thursday on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester.  18 year old Loren Early of Downsville lost control of his vehicle striking the guide rails twice before going into a ditch flipping the vehicle on to its roof.  Early was transported to Margaretville Memorial Hospital & was issued a ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent. Early faces court action in Town of Colchester Court on August 27th .

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Arrested 54 year old Ricky Ferris for Driving While Intoxicated, Following an investigation of a traffic stop on State Highway 23 in the Town of Plymouth.   Ferris  was processed and released to a sober third party.  He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Plymouth Court at a later date.

The 3rd annual “American heroes” fundraising concert will be held tonight at the Oneonta Theater, featuring local favorites “Just Throw Money” and Country Music star Darryl Worley.    Doug Decker of the opening act Just Throw Money explains:

(Doug Decker 8-9-13)

Tickets for the show are available at OneontaTheater.com or at the Green Toad Bookstore, Maxwell’s, Music Square or the 8th Note, all in Oneonta.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested 23 year old Alexander Phelan of Bainbridge for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  The Sheriff’s Office seized Heroin, Marihuana, Prescription Medication, Scales, Packaging Material, and Cash; Phelan was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail.

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Delaware county department of Public Works will need to close off the main street bridge in Sidney for 4 days, starting next Tuesday, in order to repair a pothole issues that involves the concrete deck under the asphalt.  County DPW Commissioner Wayne Reynolds explains:

(Wayne Reynolds 7-26-13)

Reynolds said that message board would be in place to remind motorists of the bridge closure and any changes that may occur.  The main street bridge project will begin next Tuesday & should be completed Friday.

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 32-year-old Robert Roberts of Norwich for 2 counts of Felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and 1Count of Petty Larceny.  Roberts is accused of using stolen credit cards, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango county jail on $1000 cash bail. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending following the examination of evidence.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car accident on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester. 22-year-old Larissa Hughes of Walton lost control of her vehicle and went into the ditch; she traveled 75 yards and flipped over twice before coming to a rest.  Hughes was not injured; she was ticketed for failure to keep right.

State Financial Services officials announced a set of nation-leading reforms to help protect consumers against abusive and deceptive debt collection practices. The reforms propose to cut down on repeat harassing phone calls; guard against the collection of ‘zombie debts’ that have already expired; prevent companies from trying to collect debts from the wrong consumer for the wrong amount of money due to poor record keeping, The proposed regulation will be published in the state register shortly and will be subject to a 45-day notice and comment period.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend is today through Sunday in Cooperstown, featuring the Awards Presentation Sunday.  The inductions of pioneering umpire Hank O’Day, former Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and 19th Century star Deacon White will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Clark Sports Center, they will also pay tribute to 12 individuals previously counted among the Hall’s roster of members who never had a formal induction due to wartime restrictions. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be live on MLB Network.

FEMA announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on June 28th to July 4th.  The President's action makes federal funding available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in several counties, including Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego counties.

Police in Chenango County reported that 33-year-old Jeremy Edmonds of Milford New Jersey was killed in an ATV accident Saturday night on Brown Road in the town of Sherburne.  Police reports said that 25 year old Mark Brong of High Bridge New Jersey lost control of the ATV, both Brong & Edmonds were ejected, Brong was in critical condition in a Utica area hospital, Edmonds as pronounced dead at the scene.  The investigation is ongoing.

Governor Cuomo announced that 486 drivers had been ticketed by State Police for distracted during the July 4th weekend.  The number of accidents in the U.S. caused by cell phone use has tripled over the past seven years. In New York State alone there was a 143% increase in cellphone-related accidents between 2005 and 2011.  Governor Cuomo has also directed the DMV to strengthen penalties for distracted driving by raising the number of points issued against a driver's license for distracted driving has increased from two to five.

Motorists are advised that Prospect Mountain construction work will affect many Binghamton city streets between at 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily today to Friday.  Motorists can expect disruptions on Mygatt Street between Prospect Street and LaGrange Street, As well as Front Street between Prospect Street and Bevier Street & Prospect Street in the vicinity of the new Prospect Connector & on Chenango Street between Moffatt & Sturges.  Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511 or by visiting 511NY.org.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 25 year old Patrick Power of Yonkers for 2nd degree Harassment following a physical domestic incident along the side of State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester. Power was arraigned in the Town of Andes Court and released on his on recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Colchester Court on July 16th.

AM NEWS 7-10-13

Johnson City Police arrested 43 year old Christopher T. Davis of Johnson City and charged him with second degree murder. Davis allegedly killed his downstairs neighbor, 50 year old Patricia LaCaprara Monday in the course of an apparent burglary at 36 Brown St. in Johnson City. Davis was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility. Also arrested in the course of the investigation was 20 year old Binghamton resident Zachary Franks, who was charged with several warrants. Police are still investigating if Franks had any involvement in the case. Davis and Franks told authorities they are relatives. Anyone with information about the case can contact the Johnson City Police Department at (607) 798-9321.

The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held this weekend in Norwich. The event features over 400 teams from ages 7 to 50 plus and brings thousands of spectators to the area. Organizer Tom Revoir said they are still in need of Gus Buster volunteers....

(Revoir)

Revoir added that Court Monitors for the adult courts are especially needed. If you are particpating in the Macker, there have been some minor bracket changes and you are asked to go to Macker dot com to see if your team is affected.

New York teachers have until August 1 to apply for a $60,000 stipend over four years to reward strong performance. The state Master Teacher Program, a component of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's education reform agenda, will enlist 250 math and science teachers from four regions this fall to mentor early-career educators. Under the program, the selected participants will receive $15,000 a year for four years. Applications are availale now online at www.suny.edu/MasterTeacher.

The New York State DOT will hold a public information meeting tonight to discuss a project to replace a bridge on State Route 30 & 206 over the East Branch Delaware River in the Town of Colchester. The meeting will be held at the Colchester Town Hall located at 72 Tannery Road, Colchester, at 7:00 PM. The bridge has been in use for 60 years and DOT inspectors have determined that it needs to be replaced. Three alternatives will be discussed at the meeting.

The 124th Afton Fair and Agricultural Exposition begins on Thursday with gates opening at 9am tomorrow morning. Activities through out the fair include Animal exhibits, Children's activities, Harness Racing, the Youth Dairy Show. The K Bar F Rodeo is Thursday night, I-88 Speedway racing on Friday night, The Open Horse Show on Saturday and Sunday, and Kaitlyn Jackson performs Saturday night with fireworks to follow at dark, and Sunday will feature the Afton Fair Idol Contest, along with the Catskill Garden Tractor pullers and T.O.Y.S. Tractor Pull. Sunday will also feature a Classic Car Cruise-in from 1-5pm at the Afton Fairgrounds. The Complete schedule can be found online at The Afton Fair Dot Com.

Otsego county public health announced that a child safety seat check will be held today at the Oneonta Home depot from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Parents & expectant parents are invited to make an appointment for the event at 547-4230; parents are reminded to bring the manual for their safety seat that they are currently using.

AM NEWS 7-9-13

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will consider calling the state Legislature back to Albany if the federal government does not quickly dispatch relief funds to the severely flooded parts of upstate. Persistent rain in recent weeks caused rivers and streams throughout the state to overflow, flooding counties throughout the Albany area, central New York, the Southern Tier and the North Country. During a briefing on the damage in Herkimer County on Sunday, Cuomo said he would push for President Obama to declare the flooded sites “disaster areas,” which would allow for the distribution of emergency federal funds. If the federal government does not respond, he will convene a special session.

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced Monday that New York State will be a participant in the USDA Greek Yogurt Pilot Program. The USDA released a solicitation to purchase Greek yogurt for delivery to participating schools in the upcoming School Year. Schools in New York, Tennessee, Idaho, and Arizona will be participating in the program. Bids are due on July 22 and the FSA expects to evaluate the bids and make awards by the end of July.

State Senator Jim Seward Announced a 250 Thousand dollar state grant for medical equipment and to help complete renovations at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. The grant will assist in the purchase of wall mounted computers and scanners to be used in single occupance patient rooms.

The Village of Bainbridge Planning Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to consider a site plan review for 2-4 Whitney Way in Bainbridge, the location where a fire recently destroyed the Upturn Industries building. The Meeting will be held at 7pm inside the Bainbridge Village Clerk's Office. The meeting is open to the public.

The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss the replacement of the State Route 30 and 206 bridge over the East Branch Delaware River in the town of Colchester. The meeting will take place at the Downsville Fire Station this Wednesday at 7pm. The DOT said the bridge was constructed in 1953 and is nearing the end of it's service life.

The Binghamton Zoo will have an ice cream safari this Saturday July 13th. Five station will be positioned around the zoo with 5 different ice cream flavors. All of the zoo's animals will be on display including animal spotlights. For more information, go to Ross Park Zoo dot com.

The next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets in Delaware County, will be held today at the Deposit Town Clerk building at 3 Elm Street. The clinic will run from 6:00PM-8:00PM, more information is available at 832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com

On Friday evening, July 19th at 9:00 pm The Shire Pub in Delhi will be hosting a fundraiser for Habitat of Delaware County. Members of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County are planning for a building project in the Delhi area. Additional information regarding Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County is available by accessing delawarecountyhabitat.org or at 746-9987.

The Norwich City Police Department are removing the body of a woman found near the Norwich Wal-Mart, in an area that they have been searching in since they found the gold Pontiac owned by 51 year old Krista Kosowky of Norwich.  Kosowsky was reported missing by her husband after failing to show up for work on Friday in Clinton, a Police Canine unit discovered the body in water near a railroad right-of-way this morning, the woman’s identity and cause of death will be determined by an autopsy.

The national weather service in Binghamton has once again posted a Flood Warning today through tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, for in the area of the Chenango River At Norwich.  Officials said that the Chenango River At Norwich Will Continue To Recede Today And Tonight, Before Dropping Below Flood Stage On Thursday Morning.  Some flooding may still be experienced today at on the Streets and in the yards Of Homes On East Main Street Near The Chenango County Fairgrounds as well as Within The Fairgrounds.  East Main Street was reopened to traffic this morning, but the 2nd annual music & balloon festival scheduled for tomorrow July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich has been cancelled due to the flooding, organizers will announce alternate plans for the event shortly.

Oneonta will be the site for the annual hometown 4th of July celebration tomorrow.  Activities are scheduled from noon until dark in Neawha Park, wrapping up with the annual fireworks display at about 9:20 PM.  More information is available at hometown4th.com.

Oneonta police charged 56-year-old Patricia Bennet of Oneonta with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and unsafe backing, after she allegedly backed her SUV into 8 Hazel Street Monday night.  No injuries were reported, the residence is owned by Oneonta city judge Lucy Bernier, Bennet will appear in Oneonta city court at a later date.

The New York State DOT will hold a public information meeting on July 10th to discuss a project to replace a bridge on State Route 30 & 206 over the East Branch Delaware River in the Town of Colchester.  The meeting will be held at the Colchester Town Hall located at 72 Tannery Road, Colchester, at 7:00 PM.  The bridge has been in use for 60 years and DOT inspectors have determined that it needs to be replaced. Three alternatives will be discussed at the meeting.

Following another round of flooding in part of assemblyman Pete Lopez’s district, Lopez said that the need to do something pro-active needs to be attacked quickly:

(Lopez 7-3-13)

Lopez said that he likes a model now used in Vermont that allows local officials & residents to have public meetings and implement flood prevention plans quickly.

The supply of types O positive and O negative blood at the American Red Cross is at very low levels.  Eligible donors with type O blood are asked to donate blood today at a Blood Drive on July 11th at Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, at 3 Court Street, from 9:00 to 2:00 pm.  Appointments can be made at 1-800-RedCross or redcrossblood.org.

Lawmakers continue to work in Albany, and ethics reform bills are getting priority after the recent arrests of 5 lawmakers on a variety of charges.  Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he wants to see the governor’s proposal to deal with the situation:

(Crouch 5-16-13)

Among those waiting currently for their days in court are former democratic State senate leaders John Sampson for allegedly receiving $440,000 illegally & Malcolm Smith for allegedly violating campaign laws relating to a possible run for New York city mayor.

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta is expected to once again draw thousands of people to the region over the Memorial Day weekend again this year. One of the highlights this year will be the 2nd annual regatta Hall of Fame dinner & ceremony, Regatta chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 5-16-13)

The “Meet & Greet” portion will be under the tent at General Clinton Park on Saturday May 25th at 4:00 PM, the dinner will start at 5:00 PM and the ceremony will follow that.

State Troopers arrested 44-year-old Stephen Thill of Colchester, on an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment from the Nassau County Police Department. The arrest resulted from another complaint, which occurred in the Town of Colchester, Thill was taken into custody and turned over to the Nassau County Police.

Oneonta Troopers arrested 30-year-old Zujeily Ganio of Mount Vision for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .13%. The arrest resulted from a vehicle and traffic stop in Oneonta, she was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on May 21st.

Congressman Chris Gibson announced this morning that he voted in support of the 2013 federal 5 year Farm Bill.   Provisions in the bill include a  safety net for dairy producers through a new marginal insurance framework, Promotion and improvement of local agriculture markets, risk management options that level the playing field for specialty crop producers, support for organic farmers and specialty research, The Senate Agriculture Committee passed their version of the Farm Bill Tuesday, both versions now must pass their respective houses, and head for conference committee action.

Governor Cuomo announced today that a 14-day statewide “Buckle Up New York” campaign to crack down on drivers and their passengers who are not wearing seat belts will be conducted by law enforcement agencies shortly.  The latest campaign will run from Monday May 20th  through June 2nd. “Buckle Up New York” is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. During this year’s campaign, law enforcement agencies that share state borders will team up in what is being called “Operation Border to Border” to provide increased seat belt enforcement at border sites.

State troopers in Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Alexandria Benson of Schenectady, for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on County Route 56 in the town of Maryland; Benson was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Maryland Court on May 21st.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old Chelsea Dunphy of Downsville on a criminal summons issued by Colchester Town Court.  Dunphy will appear in court today at 2:30 PM.  The criminal summons was issued on charges of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 45 year old Lisa Knipper of Kortright on a Bench Warrant for failure to pay fine issued by the Town of Kortright Court.  She was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $650 cash bail & was ordered to re appear on May 15th.

The city of Oneonta will be flushing hydrants throughout this week.  Flushing will continue for residents near the state university campus, as well as along Maple, Elm, Spruce, Clinton, East, Woodside, and other area streets, residents may experience rusty water & increased levels of chlorine. More information if available at 432-2100.

The annual Tri Town Relay for Life event gets underway tonight through tomorrow morning at general Clinton park in Bainbridge.  American cancer society spokesperson Helen Gregory invites the public to see what the event is all about:

(Helen Gregory 5-3-13)

The event annually raises about $100,000 dollars for cancer research & programs, WCDO Will broadcast at the beginning of the Relay For Life this evening.

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 21-year-old Gregg Goodrich of Greene for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving with a Blood Alcohol level greater than .08%.  Deputies responded following a report from a civilian of an intoxicated driver.  Goodrich was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

Motorists are advised that State Route 17 eastbound between exit 71 Airport Road and exit 72 Front Street will be reduced from 3 lanes to 1 lane to allow for placement of concrete barrier.  This work will be performed today between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 23-year-old Justin Bolivar of Walton on a Bench Warrant issued by Town of Colchester Court, for failure to pay fine.  Bolivar was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correction Facility in lieu of $205 fine and surcharge is paid or he will be returned to the Court on May 7th.

Sidney village officials announced that today & tomorrow, old appliances, metal or tires might be dropped off at the village garage at 28 Sherman Avenue.  The event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, items accepted will be computer items, fax machines, cell phones, microwaves, gaming systems, clean metal, tires, and appliances.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49-year-old Rhonda Murphy of Downsville for Harassment.  The charge stems from an incident between Murphy and a male subject.  Murphy will appear in Colchester Town Court at a later date, a temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.

State Police in Binghamton arrested 41-year-old Eric Best of Kirkwood for Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated & Driving with a Child in the Vehicle. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Town of Conklin.  Best was arranged in the Town of Fenton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

Delaware County Deputies arrested 55-year-old Jeffrey Armstrong of Walton on a criminal summons issued by the Town of Walton Court for 2nd degree Harassment.  The arrest resulted from an alleged dispute that occurred in the Town of Walton; Armstrong faces court action at a later date.

Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Norwich area youths for 2nd degree Burglary, 5th degree Conspiracy & Criminal Mischief.  The arrests followed an investigation into a residential burglary in the Town of Norwich in which the subjects allegedly forced their way into the victim’s residence and stole items inside.  Both subjects were issued Juvenile Appearance Tickets and will appear in Chenango County Probation at a later date. Both subjects were turned over to the custody of their parents.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Neil Freidel of Norwich for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  The arrest followed an investigation of a 1 car motor vehicle accident on Reservoir Hill Road in the Town of Plymouth.  Friedel was released on an appearance ticket for a later court date. The accident is still under investigation.

State Troopers arrested 51 year old David Nelson of Downsville, for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 30 in the town of Colchester; Nelson was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of Colchester Court on May 14th.

The public is invited to an open house in Unadilla today, for the retirement of town clerk. Jancy Cole.  The event will be from 1:00 to 4:00 Pm at the Unadilla town hall.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a Road Hazard Complaint on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester. Deputies found that 58-year-old Loren Holland of Bethel was operating a dump truck on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester, his load shifted and spilled bailed aluminum onto the highway, causing a road hazard. Holland was issued traffic tickets one for unsecured load and a commercial vehicle safety violation for having an expired medical card.

State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 62-year-old Dorothy Murphy of Oneonta for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. The arrest resulted from a complaint from the Smoker’s Choice on State Route 23 in Oneonta; Murphy was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and released on her own recognizance.

The City of Norwich and Chenango County Emergency Management Offices today announced the release of a new smart phone app designed for emergency preparedness and response.  The app is available for iPhone and Android phones & is available by Searching "Norwich” or “Chenango”.  The application features NY-Alert, emergency evacuations, weather conditions, River and stream gauge information, school closings, NYSEG power outages & Road work updates.

A 17-year-old Stillwater residential treatment facility resident was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff's Office for 4th degree Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree Menacing.  A 17-year-old youth was arrested for intentionally damaging property and menacing a Stillwater staff member.  The unidentified Defendant was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and returned to the custody of Stillwater staff, and will appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

The latest Quinnipiac University survey found 46% of state voters still opposed Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, while Support for drilling increased slightly 42%.  The vote was evenly split among upstate voters, while New York City residents were against it.  The poll also found that 32% believe Governor Cuomo was dragging his feet at making a decision on gas drilling, while 24% believed that he was carefully weighing all options.  Cuomo said that he is waiting for a health review from state Health Commissioner Nirav Shah, who has delayed the release of his findings twice this year.

33 year old Damien Ellison of Binghamton has been arrested on 2 counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested Ellison following the execution of a narcotics search warrant, he is accused of possessing 30 packets of heroin, a search of his home netted another 111 envelopes and $1,720 cash.  Ellison will be arraigned in the city of Binghamton Court shortly.

The Delaware county office for again announced that the annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament would be held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 10th.   The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services for Delaware County senior citizens.  The entry fee this year will be $60, more information is available through the Office for the Aging at 746-6333 or the Delhi College Golf Course at 746-GOLF.

After 25 hours, the stand off in Herkimer with 64 year old Kurt Meyers of Mohawk ended this morning in a shoot out at the former Glory days Bar on North Main Street, State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico described how it ended:

(Superintendent Joseph D’Amico 3-14-13)

Governor Cuomo promised that state assistance would be available for Mohawk & Herkimer residents & businesses affected by the tragedy:

(Cuomo 3-14-13)

The deceased were identified as 68 year old Harry Montgomery of Mohawk, 57 year old Michael Rancier or Herkimer, who were at John’s Barbershop in Mohawk, killed at Gaffee’s Car Wash were Thomas Stefka, an employee, and Michael Renshaw a customer, who was a 20 year veteran of the state corrections department.  Injured at the barbershop was John Seymour, who owned the shop and Dan Haslauer a customer of Seymour’s, they were listed in critical condition this morning at area hospitals.

State Troopers of Oneonta arrested 42-year-old Christopher Russo of Colliersville for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment. The arrest resulted from an investigation into a dispute on State Route 23 in Oneonta, Russo was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court & faces additional court action at a later date.

State Troopers arrested 40-year-old Bryan Porth of Windsor for Felony Driving While Intoxicated, 1st degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and 3rd degree Criminal Mischief. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Dickinson; Porth was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

Area lawmakers have been named to the budget conference committees in Albany. State Senator Jim Seward has been named to the education and higher education budget conference committees, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch was appointed to represent the Assembly Minority Conference on the Agriculture/Environmental Conservation/Housing Joint Conference Committee.    The conference committees are made up of 5 members from each house; their open, public meetings can be viewed at nysenate.gov.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 17-year-old youth of Hamden for 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 2 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer.  Deputies reported that on Saturday, the unidentified youth was traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 206 through Downsville; he failed to comply with police and fled.  Deputies reported that there were 2 other youths in the vehicle, the driver’s 15-year-old brother and a 16-year-old female.  Police followed to private road, where the 3 youths abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, but were apprehended.  The driver was also charged with Failure to Keep Right, Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Operating in Violation of Restrictions, Failure to Use Signal and Failure to Comply With a Lawful Order.  The youth was arraigned in Colchester Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond.  He is scheduled to reappear at a later date.

18-year-old Christopher Delgado (http://media.wktv.com/images/Christopher+Delgado.jpg) of the Bronx appeared in Oneonta City Court on a charge of making a terrorist threat, in February while a student at Hartwick College.  Delgado was released from custody and returned with his family to the Bronx, he was ordered to stay away from the Hartwick College campus, any violation of that order would resulting in Delgado facing additional court action & possible incarceration.

2 storm systems are set to collide over our region, this afternoon and into Saturday.  Area Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 2-8-13)

To the east, states of emergency have been called for the New England , with some estimates calling for more than a foot & a half of snow along the New England coastal communities.

Governor Cuomo today announced that in anticipation of a major winter storm set to hit tomorrow and Saturday, the State Emergency Operations Center has been activated. State Police have a full complement of troopers and supervisors assigned to all shifts in preparation of a winter storm approaching the region. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Traffic Incident Management team members will be used to supplement normal patrol coverage.   State Police are working with County Emergency Operations Centers across the state as needed and are prepared for the increases in service calls for evacuations and medical emergencies.

Over 150 local union laborers rallied in Binghamton yesterday in favor of lifting the 4-½ moratoriums on natural gas drilling.   State Senator Tom Libous, County Executive Debbie Preston, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and union leaders asked Governor Cuomo and the DEC to make the decision before the  environmental review deadline on February 27th. DEC Commissioner Joe Martens told lawmakers that missing the deadline would create a new comment period and extend the review further.

The Delaware County Sheriffs Office arrested Alfred Baker of Sunbury Pennsylvania for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content greater then .08 and unsafe backing. Baker was arraigned in the Town of Colchester Court, bail was set at $250 and was posted by Baker. Baker is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on March 5th.

The Chenango county sheriffs department  arrested 27-year-old Thomas Kopec of  Norwich for 2nd degree aggravated harassment  and 1st degree criminal contempt.   Kopec  is accused of calling a  protected party on a telephone and threatening serious physical harm, which  violated a court order of protection,  Kopec was arraigned in Sherburne Court and was remanded to Chenango County Sheriff’s Office in lieu of $10,000 cash bail to reappear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested  26 year old Jeffrey Dugon of Binghamton on an active arrest warrant for violation of probation.  Dugon  allegedly violated the terms of probation for a previous charge of 2nd degree attempted burglary,  He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility.

The Delaware County Sheriffs Department arrested Lisa  Osbourne of Hamden Thursday on a Criminal Summons for the charge of 2nd degree Harassment.  Osbourne was released to appear on February 11th in the Town of Hamden Court  to answer to the charge.

The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Matthew Schrann of Greene for Trespassing.  Schrann was arrested for allegedly entering and remaining unlawfully on the victim's property, he was arraigned in the Town of Greene and released on recognize and ordered to reappear in the Town of Greene court on February 14th.