(Zephyr Teachout 2-25-16)
Teachout mounted an unsuccessful campaign for Governor 2 years ago, she is seeking to be the Democrat Party Candidate against possible Republican candidates Andrew Heaney or John Faso in the 19th district, current congressman Chris Gibson declined to seek another term in congress & is looking at a possible run for Governor.
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NYSEG reported 946 Delaware County customers were without power this morning, following last night’s storm. Most of the power outages were located in the Hancock area; crews had power restored by noon today
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Long Time Laurens School District Athletic Director Pat Grasso passed away at age 82 earlier this week. WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has the story:
(Nate Lull 2-25-16)
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Pashley & 32-year-old Kimberly Pashley of Franklin for 1 count each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. It is alleged that both illegally possessed Suboxone in the Town of Franklin. They both are currently located in the Delaware County Correctional Facility and will be arraigned at the Town of Franklin Court at a later date. Deputies additionally charged Kimberly Pashley for 1 count of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, for allegedly possessing a controlled substance when probation officers took her into custody on the other charges, she is being held in the Delaware County Jail & will be arraigned on the new charge in Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
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Oneonta Police & State Police arrested 26-year-old Charles Howe of Otego for 3rd degree Robbery & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, in connection with a strong-arm robbery at the Rite Aid store, 94 Chestnut Street in Oneonta Wednesday Morning. Howe allegedly grabbed money from the open cash register after making a purchase. A store employee followed Howe as he exited & advised Police of his direction of flight. Oneonta Police Detective Division linked Howe to a robbery at the Walgreens store, 99 Chestnut Street on Tuesday in which he also allegedly grabbed cash from a register drawer. Howe faces court action shortly.
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Governor Cuomo’s 2016 State of the State & Budget Address will be delivered by a Cuomo staff member today at 5:00 PM. The presentation will be held at Hartwick College in the Slade Theater, in Yager Hall.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & City Manager Meg Hungerford will be presenting the annual state of the City Address at the March 1st Common Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, more information is available at 432-6450.
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