The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Matthew Romano of Unadilla for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a property damaged motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oneonta. Romano was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, he was issued a uniform traffic ticket and taken into custody on a Oneonta City Court Bench Warrant, he was then turned over to Oneonta PD to answer his warrant.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Tracy Boyer of Columbus following a six-month investigation involving multiple complaints of burglaries and thefts. Boyer was working as a Home Health Aide, she is accused of stealing from her clients, she has been charged with 2nd and 3rd degree grand larceny, 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary, 3 counts of conspiracy, & making a false written statement, she faces court action shortly.

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2 Blood Drives are scheduled for this afternoon, 1 is being held at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 Southside in Oneonta, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, another is being held at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street also from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments are requested at redcrossblood.org, 1-800 REDCROSS or with the Blood Donor app.

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The State Division of Consumer Protection reminds shoppers of laws that protect consumers about holiday returns. The Department recommends that consumers carefully review and understand what to look for when reviewing return and refund policies. If the retailer does not post a return policy, the law requires the retailer to accept returns of unused, undamaged merchandise within 30 days of the purchase date, with a receipt. For retailers that allow returns, State law does not require refunds to be given in any specific manner. Consumers having difficulty obtaining a refund are encouraged to file a complaint at dos.ny.gov/file-consumer-complaint

A.M. NEWS 12-26-23

Now that Christmas has passed, it’s time to think about what to do with some of the items, and if they are recyclable, Tyson Robb of Delaware County Solid Waste explains:

(Tyson Robb 12-26-23)

More information is available at (607) 865-5805 or through your own County Solid Waste management Department.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Kenneth Nilson of Oneonta following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oneonta on December 9th. Nilson was charged with DWI, DWI with a BAC of .08% or more & failure to keep right, he was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will return this year to honor fallen State Trooper Christopher Skinner, who served for 13 years & was killed in a hit and run in 2014 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the Town of Chenango. This Year’s Blood Drive will be TODAY at Five Mile Point Fire Company in Kirkwood, from 12 to 6 pm, appointments are available at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1(800) Red Cross or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Tyler Newman of Unadilla following a motor vehicle accident on April 24, 2023 in the Town of Unadilla. Newman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI, Refusal to Take Breath Test, Speed not reasonable and prudent among other charges, on County Highway 3 in Unadilla. Newman will appear in Town of Unadilla Court on May 8th.

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Johnnie Hardwick of Binghamton will spend 12 years in jail following a hold up at Weis Markets in Binghamton last October. Hardwick was approached by a store employee & pulled a knife and threatened to stab the employee. Hardwick has previous convictions of Sexual Abuse and Attempted Robbery, he is classified as a persistent violent felony offender under state law.

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State Police are warning New Yorkers of a computer scam. Police report that when logging on to a computer, a message is displayed on the screen that states to contact Microsoft due to a virus, the victim then contacts the phone number provided and speaks with a person who identifies themselves as a representative of Microsoft’s Security Office. The victim is then told their bank account information has been compromised. Anyone who receives a message to reach out to “Microsoft” support should not call & should never provide any personal information as it can be used to steal personal information.

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The Otsego County Chamber Announced their Spring 2023 Award Recipients. Geoff Doyle of the Foothills Performing Arts Center wins the Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, Casella Waste Systems is the Business of the Year Award winner, Creekside Industries wins the Breakthrough Business of the Year Award, Connie Herzig is the Volunteer of the Year Award winner & recent State Assembly Candidate Dan Buttermann wins the Leadership Otsego Distinguished Alumni Award. The Chamber’s Awards Dinner on will be on May 24, for more information, go to members.otsegocc.com.

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This Spring, as you start to clean out your garage, barn or basement, it’s important for Delaware County Residents to remember to set items aside for the Clean Sweep event this fall, according to County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:

(Tyson Robb 5-1-23)

Robb said that specific dates for registration & for the event itself will be announced shortly.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-1-23

The Trial of Nauman Hussain starts today in connection with the fatal crash of Hussain’s Prestige Limo that crashed in Schoharie, killing 20 people in October 2018. Hussain is facing 20 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Jury Selection began this afternoon in Schoharie County Court.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force raided 41 Doubleday Street on Tuesday. Police seized Opioids, methamphetamine, suboxone strips, 5 long guns and 2 handguns, they arrested 47 year-old James Roberts on drug and weapons charges & 43 year-old Danielle Ashdown on weapons charges. Thursday, officers pulled over a vehicle with stolen plates in Binghamton and seized hydrocodone, ecstasy and a pair of handguns, 1 was reported stolen from Owego, they arrested 44 year-old Rondell Wright, 34 year-old Calvin Chambers, 24 year-old John Carter and 38 year-old Shauna Massey. On Thursday, officers raided 1 Lawton Avenue in Binghamton and seized meth, fentanyl and drug selling materials. Police arrested 39 year-old Robert Titus on drug charges.

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On April 22, Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrol responded to motor vehicle accident at State Route 12 and 12A in the Town of Chenango, 50 year old Jennifer Chamberlain of Binghamton was talked out of the vehicle by a deputy as gas was spilling onto the pavement, fire fighters responded to the crash and leak. Chamberlain attempted to make a turn, but veered wide left, crossing lanes of traffic. Her vehicle jumped over a raised curb and continued over a mulch bed striking several signposts and bushes before coming to a stop in the gas station parking lot. The broken signposts had ruptured the vehicle’s gas tank. Chamberlain’s BAC was .27%, over 3 times the legal limit, she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI with a BAC of 0.18 or more, Speed Not Reasonable & Prudent, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation among other charges, she was arraigned and released on an appearance ticket for Town of Chenango Court.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced that 340 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Johnson City Police Department. Attorney General James’ office held 9 gun buyback events statewide with more than 3,000 guns turned in, including 185 assault rifles, 1,656 handguns, and 823 long guns. In Johnson City, they received 25 assault rifles, 169 handguns, and 114 long guns.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro will make local appearances Monday & Tuesday. Today at 11:45 am, Molinaro will meet with the CEO and staff at Opportunities for Otsego, on Tuesday at 11:30 am, he will tour Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney & at 1:45 pm he will meet with students at the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi.

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The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta meeting will be held tonight in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM

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