Delaware County Public Health reported they 55th COVID-19 death on Monday. Delaware County Public Health’s reported 52 new COVID positive cases Saturday through Monday, they have 152 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 248 quarantined. The county has recorded 3,338 cases with 3131 recoveries since the pandemic began.
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NY State of Health announced the affordable health insurance options available to New Yorkers in 2022. Open enrollment for coverage in a 2022 Qualified Health Plan starts November 16th for new and returning consumers and ends on January 31, 2022. For additional information, visit the NY State of Health website at: nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call us at: 1-855-355-5777.
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Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Legislative Breakfast on Thursday October 14th, at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, starting at 8:00 AM. Representatives from the Economic Development Council and The Business Council of New York State will attend, local lawmakers State Senators Fred Akshar & Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino have been invited to attend, and RSVP’s are required by this Thursday on the Commerce Chenango website, by calling the office at 334-1400 or email to register@chenangony.org.
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The State DEC announced that the State’s new catch-and-release trout stream season begins on October 16th, as part of the DEC’s Statewide Trout Stream Management Plan. The new season runs until March 31st of next year & requires anglers to use only artificial lures and immediately release trout they catch. More information about freshwater fishing in New York is available at dec.ny.gov.
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Chobani and the Utica based non-profit Compassion Coalition donated & delivered $29,000 worth of food and supplies to help 4 local backpack programs in Central New York last week. Chobani distributed more than 1,200 cases of their products to the Edmeston Central School, Unadilla Valley School District, Sherburne-Earlville Central School, and Norwich City Schools, to restock school food pantries, which helps to feed more than 200 children and their families throughout the year. Chobani also announced that they are sending 200,000 Chobani products to those affected by Hurricane Ida; this follows a recent delivery of 100,000 products to Afghan evacuees in temporary housing across the country, and the US servicemen and women supporting them.
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State Police arrested 24 year old David Kemp of Eaton for using a fake COVID 19 Vaccination card, after his employer turned him in. Kemp could face 7 years in prison after being charged with possession of a forged instrument & the unauthorized use of a government agency’s seal on the fake card makes it a federal crime.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-5-21
State Police have identified the deceased individual shot by a Walton Police Officer as 66 year old Paul Weeden of Walton. On Monday Morning, an officer from the Walton Police Department was dispatched to a mental health call on Griswold Street, the officer made contact with Weeden, who pointed what was believed to be a gun at the officer, the officer retreated, Weeden followed & ignored multiple commands to drop his weapon, he again pointed the suspected gun at the officer, who fired his weapon and struck Weeden. The officer called for EMS and rendered emergency aid, Weeden was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing.
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Dylan Robinson was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison in Otsego County Court on Monday, for the murder of his father, Kenneth Robinson in Worcester in October 2019. Robinson & several others were accused of going to Kenneth Robinson’s home to steal money & marijuana, it escalated to the killing of the elder Robinson & attempting to burn the house down to cover up the crimes. Robinson was convicted after a 3 day trial in June.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State agencies, cities, towns, and Indian Tribal governments can now apply for federal funding to assist with mitigation projects designed to strengthen resiliency against future national disasters. The application period is open through November 30th using FEMA GO online. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will review the applications and assist applicants with questions on the process.
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Otsego County Department of Health reported 24 new positive COVID tests Monday; they have 102 active cases, 6 hospitalized, and a 7 day rolling average positivity rate of 2.9%. They have had over 5500 total cases & 69 deaths during this pandemic.
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New York State officials and members of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control will preside over the 24th Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany today at 11:00 AM. The event will also be livestreamed at ny.gov.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are hosting a Pfizer booster clinic for those eligible, today from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the South Plaza location in Norwich. About 400 appointments are available, more information or registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us.
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]]>17 year old Anais Soto of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison in Otsego County Court Today. Soto pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in connection with the Robbery & Murder of Kenneth Robinson in Worcester in October 2019, Dylan Robinson was found guilty for burglary 7 murder last month for his role in the killing of his father & faces sentencing shortly, Alexander Borgreen took a plea deal for Burglary was sentenced to 12 years in prison, Nicolas Meridy took a plea deals for murder & was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.
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Syracuse University Sports fans will be returning to the Carrier Dome at full capacity for the 2021-22 athletic season. Officials said that there will be no capacity restrictions or social distancing rules, but fans must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Depending on changes to CDC and state guidance, some rules may change closer to the start of the athletic season.
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Afton Community Picnic & Open Air Market will be held at the Afton fairgrounds this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 6zero7 Advertising & Events spokesperson Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 7-1-21)
More information is available at the 6zero7 advertising & events Facebook Page.
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Governor Cuomo said today that there was another slight uptick in positivity rates for those tested for COVID Thursday. There were almost 77,000 tested, with 506 positives, for a .66% rate. Patient Hospitalizations, the number in ICU beds & on ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 4 deaths Thursday attributed to the virus, State Health Department officials said that they are watching the numbers carefully because about 20% of the new positive in New York City were of the Delta variant, which had a horrific effect on the country of India recently.
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Delaware County Public Health is offering vaccinations to eligible County Resident people who are unable to leave their house to get a shot. To have your name added to the list or someone you know is homebound, call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-2-21
State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. The campaign will begins today, through Monday, July 5. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 9,214 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested 180 people for DWI and investigated 456 crashes and one fatality.
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Governor Cuomo & the State Department of transportation announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended today through Tuesday morning, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Some projects may continue in the case of emergency, or behind barricades that will not impede traffic flow.
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The Hometown 4th of July from First Night Oneonta will have a schedule of free, alcohol free activities today and Sunday, July 4th in Neahwa Park. Tonight’s activities include a concert by Michael Christopher, Sunday will feature a parade at 1:00PM down Main Street, Oneonta and into the Park, where various activities for the whole family are scheduled, with a variety of vendors & Fireworks at 9:30 PM; more information is available at hometown4th.com.
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]]>The trial of Dylan Robinson was turned over to the Jury in Otsego County Court today and they have determined that Robinson is guilty of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree burglary, he was found not guilty on the arson charge. Robinson was accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson after robbing him, and then setting the father’s house in Worcester on fire in October 2019.
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The investigation into an Otsego County Correctional facility suicide of an inmate is ongoing. The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday, corrections officers used a defibrillator and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived, and the inmate was taken to Bassett Hospital & was pronounced dead, the State Commission of Correction and the State Attorney General’s Office are reviewing the death.
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State Police arrested 40 year old Johnny Walker of Rochester on June 13th, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Troopers were dispatched following a report of a vehicle that struck a guide rail, a traffic sign, a restaurant sign, near the Farmhouse Restaurant on State Highway 7 in the Town of Oneonta. Police were told that the vehicle left the scene, eyewitnesses provided a description & the Troopers Walker & passengers inside a local supermarket, and troopers said that Walker declined medical attention, but a child passenger was taken to Fox Hospital as a precaution. Walker’s license has been suspended 27 times.
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State Police were dispatched to investigate the theft of a golf cart on June 12 from a Golf course in the Town of Middletown. Troopers located the golf cart with three people in it while on State Highway 30 and initiated a traffic stop. Troopers said that the driver of the golf cart, 34 year old Davis McPartland of Wappingers Falls, was charged with DWI & unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 2 passengers were also arrested, 37 year old Matthew Davis of Wappingers Falls and 34 year old Brian Davis of Beacon were charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle & all 3 face court action on July 13th in Middletown Court.
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the DEC are launching a new loyalty program starting with the 9-month online reservation period for the 2022 camping season. The 2 offices manage 120 campgrounds with 15,000 campsites statewide, Camping reservations can be made online at newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that New York will end the COVID-19 state of emergency tomorrow. The Governor said that the emergency part of the COVID 19 pandemic is over, it ends the restrictions that were put in place in the early days of the pandemic last year, as infection rates from COVID testing have plummeted to about 1.3 of 1%, and 71% of adult New Yorkers have received at least 1 vaccine against the virus & over 63% have completed their full series of Vaccines.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging families to take all necessary steps to secure the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan:
(Gillibrand 6-23-21)
Approximately 3.5 Million New York households are expected to receive benefits without need for further action; more information is available at childtaxcredit.gov.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-23-21
The Local Primary elections results are in:
The Republican primaries in Chenango County: The County Clerk Primary winner is Brian Wessels, the towns of Columbus Supervisor Primary winner is Diane Scalzo, Guilford Town Council Primary winners are Mathew Retz & Thomas Ives, the McDonough Town Clerk Primary winner is Shirley Cook, the Smithville Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Vincent Witkowski, the Town of Norwich Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Barry Christopherson, the City of Norwich Ward 4 Alderman Primary winner is William Loomis.
In the Delaware County Republican primaries: the Colchester Town Council Primary winners are Daniel Pinner & Julie Markert, the Walton Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Jeffrey Offnick.
In the Republican Primaries in Otsego County, the Hartwick Town Supervisor Primary winner is Bryan LoRusso, the 2 Town Council winners are Jonathon Horth & Cindy Carr, the Highway Superintendent winner is Frederick Koffer. The Milford Town Justice Primary Winners were Matthew Kane & Deborah McMullen, The Oneonta Supervisor Primary Winner is Randal Mower, The Otego Town Clerk Primary winner is Terry Horan, the Unadilla Town Clerk Republican Primary Winner is Terry Yoder; there is a tie in the Town Council Republican Primary. The only Local Democratic Primary was for The County Representative position in District 3, the winner is Caitlin Ogden.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the COVID 19 numbers continue to decline with record low numbers. The Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity is 0.36%, that number has Declined for 78 Consecutive Days. There were 486 Patient Hospitalizations, 107 Patients in an ICU bed with 82 on ventilators & 8 deaths were reported Monday.
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]]>The trial of Dylan Robinson has begun in Otsego County Court this week. Robinson is accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, after robbing him, and then setting his father’s house in Worcester on fire in October 2019.
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71% of adult New Yorkers have completed at least 1 vaccine dose, bringing the State total to over 20.6 Million vaccines. The State Health Department reported that 63.2% of adult New Yorkers have completed their vaccine series. More information is available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker. State Health Officials announced that the SUNY Oneonta vaccine site is also officially closed, as the rate of people getting vaccines has fallen in recent weeks. Vaccine clinics will be of the pop up variety where vaccine rates are well lower than the state average.
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NYSEG is reporting that almost all power has been restored to customers in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties this afternoon. Officials reported that over 650 lost power due to downed trees & Power Lines from last night’s storms.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old Justin Mattice of Walton following a domestic dispute report in Walton June 17th. Mattice is accused of acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of a child less than 17 years of age; he is also accused of damaging property during the incident. Mattice was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief, He was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where an order of protection was issued and Mattice was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a future date to answer to the charges.
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The State DEC announced that the 1st Free Fishing Weekend will be this weekend, June 26th & 27th. People will be able to fish without purchasing a fishing license, other free fishing days this year will be on September 25th and November 11th, more information on New York’s “Free Fishing Days,” is available at the Governor’s website or the State DEC website.
A.M. News Tuesday 6-22-21
State Police arrested 37 year old Scott Evanchof of Smithville Flats for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a trooper on patrol saw a motorcycle traveling on East Main Street in the Town of Union that was not registered. A traffic stop was initiated, and the trooper learned that Evanchof’s license has been suspended 26 times. The trooper also found suspected drugs in Evanchof’s possession. He was arrested & was released on appearance tickets to the Town of Union court today.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Frank Briggs Road in the Town of Davenport last Tuesday, Deputies arrested and charged 27 year-old Arthur Currie of Davenport, with unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief & harassment, he is accused of preventing the victim from leaving the residence, subjecting the victim to physical contact and taking the victim’s cell phone in an attempt to prevent the victim from calling for emergency assistance. Currie was arraigned in the Town of Kortright Court, an order of protection was issued and he was released pending an appearance in the Town of Davenport Court on a future date.
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The Chenango County Health Department is hosting another Pfizer Vaccine Clinic, today at Former Norwich Label Shopper, in the South Plaza, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, Appointments are required, the 2nd dose will be held on July 13th at the same location, and more information is available at 337-1660.
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CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a Virtual Career Fair, today from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This event will focus on industries that are in high demand, including: Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism & Manufacturing.
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]]>The Unatego Central School district will be asking for voter approval in May on a $27.8 million dollar building project, and a public ZOOM meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:
(Dr. Dave Richards 4-14-21)
Dr. Richards said that the project would be paid for with 87.5% state aid plus a capital reserve fund, resulting in no tax increase to district taxpayers. Voting on the project & The Unatego Budget, and all state school budgets, will be on May 18th.
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State Police at Deposit were dispatched to 2nd Street and Dean Street in the village of Deposit Tuesday evening for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The investigation revealed that a 68-year-old male was operating a Chevrolet SUV on Dean Street when he turned on to 2nd Street and struck a 78-year-old woman crossing the street. The victim was transported to Wilson Hospital where she died from her injuries, the investigation is ongoing.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today, with 114 Active Cases, 8 hospitalized & 352 Quarantines. Chenango County has had 3018 Total Confirmed Cases of COVID since the pandemic began last year.
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A new targeted initiative to bring the vaccine to farmers and food producers was announced on Tuesday. Farm workers needed to have better access to the COVID-19 vaccines, pop-up vaccination sites will come directly to farms and food production facilities, more information is available at governor.ny.gov.
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Broome County Health Department officials announced appointments for the Pfizer vaccine are available. Appointments are available for this Thursday & Friday as well as Monday & Tuesday at the SUNY Broome Ice Center, Appointments are available at gobroomecounty.com/hd/coronavirus/vaccine or by calling 211.
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The Cooperstown Dreams Park announced that they will offer refunds to teams who declined to participate in the summer tournament this year, as long as the request is submitted in writing by next Monday April 19th. The park announced that they were requiring players 12 and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before arriving, many teams & parents of expected participants requested refunds & cancelled their participation, as some states where the players would be coming from, have not yet allowed children to receive COVID vaccines, making it impossible for them to get vaccinated before this summer’s tournaments.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-14-21
The Murder Trial of Dylan Robinson of Oneonta has been postponed in Otsego County Court Today; due to a COVID outbreak at the detention center in Syracuse where Robinson is being held. Robinson is accused of murdering his father and then setting the house on fire in October of 2019 in Worcester, several others involved in the case have had their day in court.
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The State Health Department released guidelines for High School Proms this year. Starting June 1st, Capacity restrictions will be in place for indoor venues and catering halls, there will also be regulations regarding food service, buffets, social distancing of tables & even rules for live musical performers. The list of guidelines is available at the state health department website.
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The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a “1st Dose Only” COVID-19 Vaccination today at the Otsego County Meadows Complex in Cooperstown. This will be the MODERNA Vaccine, for individuals ages 18 and older, Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health website.
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The State Department of Health announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at AO Fox Tri Town Campus in Sidney on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; appointments are available at 563-7080.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 6 new COVID cases Tuesday, out of 274 tested, they have 17 hospitalized, 113 active cases and 203 quarantined.
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]]>US Senators Chuck Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand announced today the breakdown of stimulus package money to New York Residents & to local governments, Senator Gillibrand commented:
(Gillibrand 3-9-21)
In the stimulus bill, Broome County gets 36.9 Million dollars, Chenango County 9.1 million, Delaware County 8.5 million & Otsego County 11.5 Million dollars, the state gets $12.6 billion in direct fiscal relief, New York cities will get $6.14 billion, counties will receive $3.9 billion, and smaller cities, towns and villages will receive $825 million. New York State will also receive $358 million from the state and local fund for building out broadband infrastructure.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that there will be more people eligible for COVID Vaccines in the coming weeks, at a press conference in Syracuse this morning:
(Cuomo 3-9-21)
Eligible New Yorkers will be able to schedule appointments at state vaccination sites by utilizing New York’s ‘Am I Eligible’ website or by calling the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX.
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Otsego County Department of Health announced that they are able to vaccinate those individuals that are homebound and unable to get out of the house and travel to a vaccination clinic. Homebound residents or family should email their contact information to covidvaccine@otsegocounty.com; include person’s name, physical address and phone number. More information is also available by calling Otsego County Office for the Aging at 547-4232. Daily updates regarding COVID 19 or the vaccines can go to otsegocounty.com.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 12 new Positive COVID cases out of 111 tested Monday, they have 124 active cases, 11 hospitalized and 266 quarantined.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 3 new COVID cases today; they have had a total of 2505 cases since last year. Currently Chenango County reports 69 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 242 quarantined.
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The sentencing of Anais Soto of Oneonta in Otsego County Court has been delayed a 2nd time, Soto pleaded guilty to a 1st degree burglary charge in connection with the robbery & murder of Kenneth Robinson in Worcester, and the subsequent arson of Robinson’s home in October 2019. A new sentencing hearing for Soto was scheduled for May 10th. Others arrested in connection with the Robinson case included his son, Dylan Robinson, plus Alexander Borgreen, Alexis Lotterman of Walton & Tatiana Febo of Downsville; Nicolas Meridy has already been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for his role in the case.
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36 year old John Adams of Oneonta has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for downloading child pornography. Adams must register as a sex offender after his prison term concluded he will also be on probation for 10 years and was ordered to pay $3,000 in fines and fees.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-9-21
Governor Cuomo announced that over 146,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID 10 Sunday with, just over 5300 testing positive, or 3.6% positive. 4,830 Patients are Hospitalized Statewide, with 1,005 Patients in the ICU; 669 on ventilators, there were 64 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
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The Otsego County Health Department announced that they had 30 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, they have 202 active cases, 6 hospitalized, they had 1 new death from the virus, they have had 1350 cases of COVID since January 1st with 34 deaths since the beginning of the year, and 53 deaths total since last year.
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The Sidney Central School District has been notified that a 10th grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student has not been on campus since Wednesday, March 3rd. The Delaware County Health Department has conducted an investigation and the contact tracing has been completed. There will be no change to the instructional model at this time
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]]>17 year old Alexander Borgreen of Oneonta pleaded guilty to 1st degree Burglary, for his role in the October 10th 2019 murder of Kenneth Robinson at his home in Worcester. Borgreen is accused of going to Robinson’s house to steal Money & drugs, Dylan Robinson is accused of fatally shooting his father, and the house was set on fire. Borgreen faces sentencing at a later date, Nicolas Meridy pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder earlier this year for his role in the crime, and he was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison.
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Police across New York State are cracking down on drinking and driving this Thanksgiving weekend. The statewide effort and enforcement begins tomorrow & runs through Sunday November 29th. Police will also be looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, those failing to buckle up & they will be enforcing the state’s “Move Over” Law.
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The New York State Association of Counties applauds Governor Cuomo for signing legislation to end the incineration of firefighting foam that contains toxic PFA chemicals. Since the 1970s, PFA’s have been used in firefighting foams because of their ability to produce fast-spreading foam. However, the “forever chemicals” accumulate in the body and the environment and have been linked to serious health effects, including birth defects, delayed development, liver and immune system damage, and cancer.
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Chenango County Public Health reported that they had 58 Active Cases of COVID 19, they have 399 Active Quarantines, and 5 are hospitalized. Chenango County has had 578 confirmed cases since March, with 495 recoveries and 10 deaths.
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The Broome County Health Department had 105 more COVID 19 cases Monday bringing their total to 4849. They reported 2 more deaths, their total is now 116, they have had over 4100 recoveries & they are monitoring over 4400 people.
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Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing on Long Island this afternoon, he said that is people do not mask up & get together in large gatherings, the rate of increase of the infections from COVID 19 could go up by 20%, he also commented that most of the executive orders he has signed since the pandemic started are not really “Enforceable” and that they have only worked because people took their health seriously:
(Cuomo 11-24-20)
The state Health Department reported that over 164,000 tests were conducted Monday with 4881 positive outcomes, the number of people hospitalized is up to 2856, and there were 47 deaths from the virus Monday.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-24-20
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 30 new cases of COVID 19 Monday, they have had a total of 1215 cases, with 109 active cases, 5 are hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, and 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
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Delaware County Public Health announced that they had another 7 new cases of COVID 19 Monday. They have 46 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, and 212 are quarantined. The total for Delaware County is now 315 since March, with 260 recoveries & 9 deaths.
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]]>Commerce Chenango’s annual fundraising Auction will be a virtual one this year, starting on November 6th. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 10-27-20)
The Village of Bainbridge announced their Halloween schedule this Saturday, Village Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 10-27-20)
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A.M. NEWS Tuesday 10-27-20
(John Hubbard 1-14-20)
Opponents to the Discovery portion of the bail reform bill note that DA’s offices & Law Enforcement agencies would need more personnel to meet the 15 day requirement & some arrests might not even be made initially, as it is often difficult to get certain lab tests performed in the 15 day time limit.
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Dylan Robinson and Nicolas Meridy have been offered plea bargains in Otsego County Court by Otsego County District Attorney’s office. The pair was offered 22 years in prison to life if they plead guilty for their roles in the fatal shooting of Robinson’s father Kenneth Robinson, in his Worcester home on October 10th. Meridy & Robinson face additional court action on March 9th.
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New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year 2018 than it got back in federal spending, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York was 1 of 7 states that paid more tax dollars than it received back in spending, only the neighboring states of New Jersey and Massachusetts fared worse.
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The Otsego County Jail is expected to reopen in mid-February. The inmates were moved out to other jails following a roof leak in November, where the prisoners were all being kept, while renovations were underway in another part of the jail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced an agreement with Senate & Assembly leadership on a limousine safety regulation package. The package includes seatbelt requirements, immobilization of defective limousines, increased penalties for illegal U-turns, GPS requirements, regular validation of vehicle and driver safety information, and new commercial driver’s license requirements for limousine drivers, plus the creation of a passenger task force and drug and alcohol testing. The legislation follows the Schoharie limo crash on October 6th 2018 that left 20 people dead.
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The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will be held at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge. The race Committee meeting will begin at 6:30, the general meeting will begin at 7:30.
Oneonta Police Announced that 32 year old April Johnson has died in an Albany Hospital. Johnson was hit by a car while trying to cross the Lettis Highway on December 30th. No charges will be filed against the driver of the vehicle, 41 year old David Shafer of Otego.
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The Sidney Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop Saturday on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The vehicle failed to comply and refused to stop. The officers followed the vehicle where it stopped on County Route 4 in the Town of Sidney. The 2 occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of Methamphetamines, and they are accused of attempting to dispose of evidence. The investigation is ongoing & Charges will be filed at a later date after evidence has been processed by a State Police Crime Lab.
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The Otsego County Chamber & Otsego Now will hold an Access to Capital Workshop this afternoon in Oneonta. The workshop will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 PM with the SBDC and SBA at Otsego Now/ Otsego County Chamber offices at 189 Main Street
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Monday Morning to a 1 car property damage auto accident in the McDonald’s parking lot in Delhi. 19 year-old Andrew Lyon of East Meredith collided with a protective pylon located near the restaurant’s drive-thru, he was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a Blood Alcohol Content more than 3 times the legal limit. Lyon was also issued numerous tickets for other infractions; he was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on lieu of $1,000 Cash Bail pending action in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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32 year old Nicolas Meridy of Oneonta will be held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, after arraignment Monday in Otsego County Court on 4 felony counts, for his role in the October killing of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester. Meridy was previously being held without bail prior to the arraignment on Grand Jury charges, he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, plus attempted robbery & arson, along with Dylan Robinson & Alexander Borgreen of Oneonta.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Matthew Baxter of Harpursville Saturday following a domestic dispute in the Town of Colesville. Baxter allegedly broke a chair over his mother’s back while being under the influence of narcotics, the victim sustained a serious physical injury and Baxter was charged with 1st degree Assault, and was sent to the Broome County Correctional Facility for processing.
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The Unatego Central school District will hold their annual Senior Citizens day tomorrow morning, with a variety of events scheduled, according to Student Council Advisor Jeanne Butler:
(Jeanne Butler 12-10-19)
The event will begin at 8:30 Wednesday morning; The Unatego District has hosted this event for about 10 years.
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The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism exercises throughout the state for the 2nd consecutive year. During these exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity; so far the Department of Homeland Security has conducted more than 3,500 exercises.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Hatton of Oxford on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for the felony of Grand Larceny. Hatton was located inside of a garage in Smithville at the residence and refused to come outside, he was located hiding in a crawl space in the roof of the building & was taken into custody, & was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 22 year old Andrew Palmer of Norwich on a warrant issued by the Chenango County Court for violating his terms of Probation for a prior charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; Palmer was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. Over 1,900 people died from opioid overdoses last year. The progress is the direct result of recommendations from the New York State Heroin and Opioid Task Force, which Governor Cuomo convened in 2016 & reconvened earlier this year. The full report is available at health.ny.gov.
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The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre Tonight & Tomorrow night. Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, at The Arena Box Office or through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Business After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bombers Burrito Bar 221 Main Street in Oneonta. The event allows for chamber members to network with other area business owners.
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Plans are underway to have the State Police in charge of State Park Police, due to the soaring attendance at state parks. Governor Cuomo stated that the change will make it easier to deploy state resources to parks visited by 74 million people a year; executive staff members will oversee the transition over the next 6 months.
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Governor Cuomo announced $45 million has been awarded to 57 counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications. The funding enables local governments to expand emergency response capabilities and enhance overall public safety operations. Locally, Delaware County gets $460,776, Chenango County $544,575 & Otsego County gets $679,156.
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]]>4 people accused of participating in the murder of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County Court. 15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to wear an ankle monitor. Dylan Robinson, Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000 Bond.
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Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she worked for as a caretaker. Shulgay was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already complied with full restitution
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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32 year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges. Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from suspected drug sales. Fox was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families, Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
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The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th.
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Sidney Center will have their annual “Holiday In The Hamlet” celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.
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The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich. The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.
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“Breakfast With Santa” will be hosted by the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.
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Krystal Lee “The Country Sweetheart” has launched a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.
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Destination Oneonta will hold their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday. Saturday celebrations include the Home for the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at Santa’s Cottage. On Sunday, there will be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 22 year old John Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of Cooperstown on December 1st. Police were called to Stewart’s following the complaint by a patron that when she returned to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car unlocked with it running. State Police located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000 bond pending future court action.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)
Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way immediately following the parade on Main Street.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-6-19)
Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather & Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton. The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.
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The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual Afton Christmas Parade Saturday. The Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the “Friends of Afton” Facebook page.
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Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available for all participants and guests.
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Delaware County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter testified in her defense yesterday at a hearing in Delhi, she has been suspended from her position since July. Scuderi-Hunter has been criticized for the change in the departments policies regarding foster children, the hearing is scheduled to resume Friday morning in Delhi.
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The Tioga County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident Sunday where a tractor-trailer crashed into a passenger vehicle driven by 38 year old Darlene Allen of Sayre Pennsylvania on State Route 17 eastbound, after Allen’s vehicle struck a deer and slowed down. The tractor-trailer was operated by 66-year-old Volodymyr Frolyak of Ontario, Canada, 7 year old Zachary Allen died shortly after the collision, and 11 year old Trinity Allen was taken to Packer Hospital and was then airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where she is in critical condition. 5 year old Nathan Slater was taken to Packer Hospital and was treated & released. Darlene Allen was taken to Packer Hospital and is in critical condition. The investigation is continuing.
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Adoption fees at the Susquehanna SPCA will be waived this Saturday, with a donation of cat, dog or kitten food. The “Howl’oween Pet Adoption Event” will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday at the shelter on state Highway 28, in Cooperstown. Officials said that all of the animals will be up to date on all vaccinations for Saturday’s event. More information is available at sqspca.org or on their Facebook page.
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The Catholic Charities Mentoring program is hosting a mentor mixer on Friday November 8th at the American Legion in Sidney, Program Spokesperson Kayla Johnson explains:
(Kayla Johnson 10-23-19)
This event is free & open to the public, more information is available at 604-4071.
Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul will address attendees of the 4th Annual State Police Campus Sexual Assault Seminar at the State Police Academy in Albany. The 3-day seminar will have more than 300 attendees, participants will hear from experts presenting on a number of topics including the investigation of sexual assault cases, victim trauma and forensic interviewing, stalking and reducing gender bias.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation increasing special accidental death benefits for spouses and children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Specifically, the new law increases cost of living benefits by 3 percent for the deceased’s spouse or the deceased’s children under the age of 18 or, if a student, under the age of 23. This legislation goes into effect immediately.
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The 4 candidates for the Norwich City Mayor’s Office will meet for a public debate tonight at 6:00 PM at the Norwich YMCA. The candidates are incumbent Christine Carnrike, Shawn Sastri, Jill Osterhout-Kraft, and former mayor Joseph Maiurano. Following the debate, the candidates will participate in a Meet & Greet with voters.
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