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The National Weather Service had flood warnings in effect this morning, along the Mohawk River at Utica and Little Falls, flooding was reported again this morning on route 12 in Sherburne & Norwich, where City officials reported that East Main Street, between Marshall Street and County Road 32, near Matthews Ford & the Chenango County Fairgrounds is closed due to flooding. Olendorff Place and Barnes Street are also closed from flooding; all will be closed until further notice,
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Montgomery County officials reported that the body of 87-year-old Ethel Healey has been recovered from the Mohawk River last night, after she was swept away in her mobile home in floodwaters Friday. Healey’s body was found in storm debris at Canajoharie, about 3 miles from Fort Plain, this is the only death so far attributed to the recent storms.
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State Police received a report of a vehicle with multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations being operated by EDWARD SHERMAN on State Route 206 in Masonville. A pursuit began when Sherman refused to stop. He was followed onto Randell Hill Road where he intentionally drove his pick up truck into 2 patrols cars, causing extensive damage. Sherman then drove away and led the remaining patrol vehicles onto numerous roads; he again struck 3 more police vehicles and fled the scene on foot. Sherman was located about 3 hours later in a field, he was arrested for 4 counts of Reckless Endangerment, 4 counts of Criminal Mischief, and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Sherman was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the formation of the “Commission to Investigate Public Corruption” under the Moreland Act, to probe corruption in state government, political campaigns and elections.
(Cuomo 7-2-13)
The Commission will have the power to subpoena and examine witnesses under oath, it was formed after Several lawmakers faced criminal accusations including former state senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monserrate, Malcolm Smith & John Sampson.
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The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross has been actively responding to flooding in the Utica, Oneida and Mohawk Valley since late last week. Officials said that Sherburne is getting clean up kits and water, which is being delivered, to the Sherburne fire department for distribution. The red cross is fundraising to help cover the costs for the assistance to those affected by the recent flooding, Donations to “Disaster Relief” can be made at your local Red Cross office, online at redcross.org, 1-800-RedCross or to the Southern Tier chapter office at 785-7207.
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State comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the results of the audit for the Town of Hamden. The report said that the town board has not properly monitored budgets and managed fund balance in the general fund. The board has consistently relied on fund balance to fund operations, which has depleted town resources. Although fund balance has rebounded somewhat in 2012, there has been a 69 percent overall decline in reported unassigned fund balance since 2008.
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Fire destroyed Upturn Industries at 2 Whitney Way in Bainbridge this morning. The fire was reported at around 6:00 AM, crews from Bainbridge, Afton, Sidney, Masonville & Unadilla and several other departments responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation. Upturn manufactured aerospace components at the site, employing 30 people.
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The state assembly is looking into ways to try to stop the continuing problem of state government leadership breaking the laws that they have implemented. Area assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-30-13)
State senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monseratte, Malcolm Smith and John Sampson have all been investigated, arrested or prosecuted for crimes that were allegedly committed while in office, the Smith & Sampson cases are the most recent, both men face court action shortly.
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The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County has included forms online for “Pledges” that parents of teenagers can use to try to get a handle on under aged drinking. Council executive director Dave Ramsey explains:
(Dave Ramsey 5-30-13)
Ramsey said that both pledges are available through the council’s “Facebook” page, also the latest information about alcohol & drug abuse can be found on the council website: adaconline.org.
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State Police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Erin Grant of Oneonta for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The arrest resulted from a complaint in Oneonta; Grant was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on June 4th.
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Governor Cuomo addressed 192 new members of the State Police at the 199th session graduation ceremony from the State Police Academy. The new troopers will report for field duty on June 3rd or July 8th, then for 10 weeks the new troopers will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers, about 35 recruits will be reporting to TROOP C in SIDNEY.
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The American Red Cross announced that another Communities that Care Blood Drive is scheduled for June 7th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Howard Johnson’s, in downtown Norwich. Appointments are requested at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for Chobani yogurt, a FREE Red Cross tee shirt AND be entered to win a $200 gift card.
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COMMERCE CHENANGO Will host their annual summer GOLF EVENT on June 7th at the Genegantslet Golf Club in Greene. The event begins at 10:00 AM pre-Registration must be received by tomorrow May 31st at 334-1402.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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