State Police Child Abuse Unit arrested 59 year old John Olson of Warwick for allegedly sexually abusing multiple juvenile victims, at a daycare/foster care home in the town of Warwick in Orange County and town of Andes in Delaware County. On May 21st, OLSON was arrested in the town of Andes, he was indicted by a Grand Jury in Delaware County for 1st & 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act, Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, Criminal Sexual Act & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he was also indicted by a Grand Jury in Orange County on similar charges and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. Police also arrested 80 year old Joan Parks for Failure to Report Child Abuse, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, & she was issued an appearance ticket to the Town of Warwick Court. Anyone with Information should call State Police at 845-291-2836 or 845-291-2810.

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The Commerce Chenango Board of Directors announced that Kerri Green is no longer part of the organization, after serving as the President & CEO since 2019, the Board announced that a search for a new President & CEO is underway. Commerce Chenango Members can contact Katie Olson, Director of Membership & Programs, at (607) 334-1402 or by email at kolson@chenangony.org.

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The State Legislature passed 2 bills this year to ease aggressive medical debt collection practices. The first bill bans medical liens and wage garnishment; the second regulates the billing of so-called “facility fees,” and requires that patients be informed about those fees up front. 112 nonprofit hospitals sued more than 53-thousand patients across the state between 2015 and 2020, some provision will still exist to allow hospitals to sue patients in certain circumstances. 13 other states already have these laws in place.

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The New Yorkers Using SNAP or EBT cards reported issues buying food Late Sunday into earlier today, with outages reported at several locations across the country, including New York State. About 5,000 outages were reported, but reported outages had declined by this afternoon, no information has been released about the cause of the outage issues, more information about the programs in New York are available at otda.ny.gov/programs/snap.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-29-22

Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 20-year-old Carson Vanco of Endicott pleaded guilty to 1st degree attempted assault in court Friday. On July 26th, Vanco shot a man in the chest with a bow & arrow, he will be sentenced to 8 years in prison and 5 years post-release supervision when he is sentenced on November 29th.

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Governor Hochul signed a bill by State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, to rename a portion of State Route 17C after Officer David “DW” Smith. Officer Smith was shot and killed responding to a disturbance in 2014, he served in the Johnson City Police Department for 18 years.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded on August 21st after an Officer observed a stolen vehicle from Syracuse, traveling on Upper Front Street in the Town of Dickinson, the vehicle fled following an attempted traffic stop. A pursuit ended when the stolen vehicle hit another motorists in Binghamton. 26 year old Morgan Schoonmaker was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody as she fled, 31 year old Corey Murry of Syracuse was taken into custody a short time later, both possessed heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone and will face numerous charges when processed

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New York State’s new minimum requirements for concealed carry will take effect on September 1st, following a recent US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a century State Law, that required New Yorkers who applied for a concealed carry permit to show to a judge “proper cause,”. The State Division of Criminal Justice Services and State Police released new guidelines for residents looking to obtain a concealed carry permit, more information is available at criminaljustice.ny.gov.

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The Tri Town Theater is holding a Summer Youth Theater workshop in July, for area children Grades 3 to 12, to learn about all aspects of the theater, Workshop Coordinator Morgan Sturdivant explains:

(Morgan Sturdivant 6-22-22)

The Workshops will be held at the Gateway Alliance Church in Sidney July 18th through the 22nd & July 25th through the 29th, more information is available at the Tri Town Theater Facebook Page.

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The Southern Tier Virtual Job Fair will be held online tomorrow with businesses from all over the region looking for prospective employees. Margaret Burkett of the New York Department of Labor explains:

(Margaret Burkett 6-22-22)

The live event is tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the link to Pre- Register & participate is at the WCDO Facebook Page and WCDO website. More information is available at 607-432-4800 extension 125

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Legislation co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell, is elevating care standards at animal shelters and animal rescue organizations in New York State. The new legislation will require shelters to pass state inspections, to be administered under the division of Agriculture and Markets. Violations could result in denial, revocation, suspension or refusal of license renewal as well as possible fines of between $100 and $1,000 per violation. The new standards take effect in 2025.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is sponsoring the Walton Farmers’ Market throughout the summer, the Market will be held at the Veteran’s Plaza, 181 Delaware Street in Walton, every Friday, from July 1st to September 30th from 11:00 am to 4:00 PM, more information is available at the Walton Farmer’s Market Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-22-22

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer made a rehab start Tuesday night for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a 7-6 loss, in front of a record-setting crowd of 7,491 at Mirabito Stadium against the Reading Fightin Phils, he talked to reporters after the game:

(Max Scherzer 6-22-22)

Scherzer, was throwing to fellow New York Mets Catcher James McCann, he went three and a third innings, allowing three hits and two runs, with one walk and six strikeouts on 65 pitches. McCann was 1-4 with a run scored and a walk in his fourth game with the Rumble Ponies on a rehab assignment.

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The American Red Cross continues to report low Blood Supplies, and a Blood Drive is being held today in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Ave, another Blood Drive is being held in Cooperstown from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to ensure absentee ballots match ballots used to vote on Election Day, and that the new simplified absentee ballot applications created in 2010 are used in school district elections.   The New Bill follows earlier legislation expediting party enrollment changes to make it easier for voters to participate in primary elections; it removed the October 11^th deadline and gives voters until February 14^th to make changes to party enrollment and still vote in the April presidential and June congressional and state primaries.

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Oneonta Police & Firefighters rescued an unidentified woman from the spillway near Oneonta Creek Tuesday afternoon, in an apparent suicide attempt.  The 34 year old woman was pulled from the water and taken to AO Fox Hospital for treatment.

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State Senator Fred Akshar & Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo are sponsoring the Demos Ford Act, named after a Binghamton Boy suffering from Lyme disease.  The Act would establish specific guidelines and protocols for healthcare providers in the proper diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease & other tick borne illnesses.

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Residents in the towns of Sanford & Windsor are banding together to try to stop Calpine from placing 25 wind turbines in their towns.  The town of Sanford board has passed new restrictions to limit the distance turbines can be placed from personal property, and for the noise frequencies that they may produce.  Calpine is the same company that is also trying to build a similar amount of wind turbines in the town of Guilford.

The Otsego County Fair is hosting their 1st Annual Holiday of Lights at the Fairgrounds in Morris this Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights.  Fair President Joe Kolka explains

(Joe Kolka 12-11-19)

Kolka said that the event will begin at about 5:00 PM each night; more information is available at 287-1325.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation establishing a regulatory framework for the production and sale of hemp and hemp extract. The measure also requires the hemp industry to test and label their products, it creates a registration requirement for sellers of hemp extract products; makes regulatory changes to the 2018 Farm Bill; and defers decision making on hemp extracts, including CBD, as additives for food and beverages.

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Delaware County Emergency Services Department announced that the early Friday morning structure fire at 478 Dehning Road in the Town of Davenport involved the death of 2 small children. Officials said that the apartment building was fully involved, a 1-year-old male and a 3-year-old female died, an adult male was transported with burns to Upstate Medical Center Burn Unit in Syracuse. The names of the victims are being withheld at this time. The investigation is currently ongoing by State Police, plus the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Emergency Services, Fire Investigation Team and the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Chase Degraw from Deposit for Menacing, after troopers responded to a dispute in Deposit. Degraw allegedly displayed a handgun at the female victim, he was arraigned, posted bail, & was released on his own recognizance with an order of protection was issued. Later that day Degraw was arrested again, for Criminal Contempt, to the same home and violated the order of protection by attempting to communicate with the victim inside. DeGraw was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued an audit that Reveals Issues Behind Broome County’s Fiscal Stress. From 2014 through 2016, Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and long-term infrastructure investments, DiNapoli recommended that the county stop using the fund balance to finance recurring expenditures; Develop a fund balance policy that establishes a reasonable amount of fund balance, reduce or eliminate reliance on short-term borrowing; & Adopt balanced budgets. The final audit can be read at osc.state.ny.us.
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Republican Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb dropped his bid for the Republican nomination for governor on Friday; the GOP field is now down to 2 announced candidates, State Senator John DeFrancisco & Joel Giambra, the former Erie County executive.
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(Rich Townsend 12-28-17)

Residents are reminded to try to avoid Hypothermia & frostbite, by spending only short periods of time outside, Avoid higher elevations, wear items of clothing to cover all skin including Layers of synthetic or wool winter clothing, Warm socks and winter boots, Insulated, wind resistant Hat and gloves or mittens, a Scarf or ski mask as well as Goggles or glasses.
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As a response to the federal tax bill limiting the deduction for state and local taxes, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order allowing New Yorkers to pay their 2018 property taxes in 2017. There has been some confusion locally about who needs to take advantage of this offer, Sidney Town Clerk Lisa French explains:

(Lisa French 12-28-17)

French said that residents should consult their local City, Town or County Tax department or their tax preparer or tax attorney regarding the details, those particicpating need to make their Payments by December 31st.
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After 15 years of absence, Broome County is once again home to African Lions. A new cub recently came to reside at Animal Adventure Park, The female cub is 3 months old, its addition will be will be celebrated on World Lion Day, Friday, August 10th, with the celebrations continuing throughout the weekend.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Russell Mills of Delancey for Criminal Mischief. Mills is accused of intentionally preventing another person from placing a 911 phone call to law enforcement during a domestic dispute. Mills was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear in the Town of Hamden Court for further court proceedings at a later date.
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New York Farm Bureau has released its annual “Circle of Friends,” naming 172 New York State Legislators to this year’s list. The “Circle of Friends” honor is based upon each legislator’s voting record on issues of agricultural importance as well as other evidence of legislative support, including sponsorship of bills that New York Farm Bureau has either supported this year. Local “Circle of Friends” recipients for 2017 are State senator’s Fred Akshar, John Bonacic, Jim Seward & Assembly Members Cliff Crouch, Gary Finch, Pete Lopez, Donna Lupardo & Bill Magee.
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The Broome County Legislature approved the proposal to accept $3 million dollars in state money to help turn the former Broome Developmental Center into an Opioid Crisis center operated by a Syracuse Healthcare group. The center could be open as soon as next month, and could treat up to 3200 patients suffering from Opioid Addictions.
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The 2017 Greater Binghamton Job & Career Fair is being held today. Many area employers will have representatives at the Job Fair, which is being held at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Michael Graziano of Oneonta, for Grand Larceny and Falsifying Business Records, after troopers were advised of a theft by an employee that had occurred at Springbrook in the Town of Milford. Graziano allegedly falsified business records to steal over $7,000 in pay; he was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and was release on his own recognizance. His next court date is on December 12th.
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State Senator Fred Akshar, & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo and Cliff Crouch will hold a public Town Hall Meeting today, to discuss the ongoing repurposing of the Broome Developmental Center to provide substance abuse treatment to individuals struggling with addiction. Officials from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Syracuse Behavioral Health, Broome County Department of Social Services and the Broome County Health Department will answer questions and address concerns related to the repurposing project. The event will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Chenango Valley High School.
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Governor Cuomo announced $7.5 million to construct, rehabilitate and improve the homes of 367 income-eligible families across New York. The funds are awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program, administered by the Affordable Housing Corporation. In the Southern Tier, a $600,000 grant will go to Delaware Opportunities for the acquisition and rehabilitation of approximately 15 homes located on scattered sites in Delaware County. $290,000 grant to M-ARK Project, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of approximately 10 homes located in Delaware County.
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Governor Cuomo has signed legislation to remove barriers for businesses in New York seeking brand label registration for alcoholic beverages. Currently, the law requires brand label registrations to be filed by certified mail, registered mail or overnight mail. Under the bill the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law will permit brand label registration applications to be submitted electronically and filed every three years, rather than every year. The bill also permits the Authority, or third party, to charge a processing fee for electronic submissions.
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Delaware County Public Health will be sponsoring a free EPA Certified Lead Renovator 8-Hr. Training Course today at the Walton Town Hall. ConTrax, LLC is conducting the class. The class is sponsored by Delaware County Public Health; it will include all course materials, manual, refreshments, lunch and certificate of completion. Free tuition offered on a first come basis, with preference given to Delaware County residents, businesses, rental property owners, home improvement contractors and their employees.

(Angela Eardley 6-11-15)

Eardley has owned the team for the last 6 years, in the 15 team Northeastern Football Alliance, The Stallions play 10 regular season games from Late May through August, they fell just short of the league championship by 2 points last season.
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The Chenango Arts Council, Norwich Business Improvement District, and the Norwich Rotary Club announced that the Chenango Public Arts Initiative, Summer 2015 has been created to bring the arts to the public in everyday life. The Public Arts Initiative will showcase local talent and give artists exposure, be placing their artwork on display in the Chenango Arts Council’s Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries from June 26 to August 28th. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
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(Libous 11-27-13)

Libous said that he talked with the Governor recently about his concerns, he said that he is hopeful that there could be money in next years state budget to keep the facilities open, if not he has proposed legislation to freeze the closure of mental health facilities until 2015, in order to come up with better plans for those affected. Libous expects to meet with officials again after the Thanksgiving break.
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Governor Cuomo holds a wide lead over his potential Republican challengers in the 2014 gubernatorial race, according the latest Polls. A Wall Street Journal-NBC-Marist poll found that Cuomo leads Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino 65 to 23%, with similar leads against Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and former Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino. A Quinnipiac University Poll shows Cuomo over Astorino by 56 to 25% margin.
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Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will host a Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow. The race starts at the Oneonta Boy’s and Girl’s Club at 70 River Street in Oneonta, Race day registrations are welcomed, beginning At 7:30 AM, Packet pick up is this afternoon from 4:00 to –7:00 PM At the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. The race starts at 9:00 AM, the Awards ceremony starts at 10:00 AM.
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An estimated 1500 people turned up to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday train in Binghamton last night. The train made its way to Oneonta this afternoon, where those that turned up were entertained, and left donations for area food banks.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill that would regulate the buying and selling of metal. Copper thefts continue to increase, he said his bill would deter potential thieves by requiring documentation on where the metal came from, which would then make it a federal crime to steal metal, the bill would also cap the amount a recycler can pay cash for metal at $100, over that would require payment by check.
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State health officials report that New York’s health exchange website has performed well, in contrast to the federal Affordable Care Website. More than 76,000 people have signed up in New York so far, and the state is on track for its goal of signing up 1.1 million people by 2016.
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Governor Cuomo predicted the state will have a surplus next fiscal year, and he vowed to use the money for property-tax relief. State budget figures this month estimated a $1.7 billion deficit for the fiscal year that starts April 1, but Cuomo said there will be a surplus for next year if the line is held on spending. The governor will release his 2014-15 budget proposal in January; the Legislature has until March 31st to approve it.

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The Sidney Fire Department responded to 8 Gilbert Street around 3:00 PM Saturday afternoon.  The fire was contained in about 45 minutes, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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