The Appellate Division, Third Department has rejected an appeal from Anthony Pacherille Jr. of Cooperstown, of the 11-year prison term in Otsego county court for a 2010 shooting in Cooperstown. The ruling stated that there was no bias against Pacherille by Otsego county judge Brian Burns in his sentencing of Pacherille, for the racially motivated shooting of Wesley Lippitt. Pacherille pleading guilty to 2nd degree attempted murder for that shooting.
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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday; they arrested 5 people on a variety of drug & grand larceny charges. Arrested were Joseph Fuzi, Pamela Sarday, Matthew Ford, Matthew Bowman and Megan Walsh, police seized crack-cocaine, digital scales, hypodermic needles and a dagger. Bowman and Walsh were released on an appearance ticket for Binghamton Court, Fuzi and Sarday were arraigned & were remanded to the Broome County jail, Ford was arraigned in City of Binghamton Court and released, all face court action at a later date.
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State Troopers arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thomas of Mount Morris, for Felony Aggravated DWI. Troopers accuse Thomas of driving while intoxicated with a child less then 16 years of age in the vehicle, the arrest followed an investigation into an accident on State Route 23 in the Town of Davenport. Thomas was issued tickets and is scheduled to reappear before the Town of Davenport Court on May 28th.
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Hartwick College announced that they will host an Open House program on Saturday geared toward current high school juniors who are interested in becoming part of Hartwick’s Class of 2018. The Open House will provide opportunities to learn more about Hartwick’s campus, academic and extracurricular offerings, to meet with Hartwick staff, tour the campus and learn about the 3 year degree program instituted a couple of years ago. Those who wish to sign up can do so at hartwick.edu
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The Chenango Arts Council will hold their annual 5K fundraising run, “The Allegro Run for the Arts” Saturday. The race begins at the Council of the Arts, 27 West Main Street, Norwich at 9:00 AM, Race day registrations will be accepted from 8 until 8:45 a.m. Entry fees race are $15 up until race day and $20 the day of the race. Students will pay $10 both pre registration and day of the race. Registration forms are available for download at the Council’s website at www.chenangoarts.org.
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State Troopers arrested 37-year-old George Burts of Binghamton, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Impersonation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Operating Without a License and Falsifying Business Records. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Kirkwood, Burts was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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The Woodsmen’s Festival at Hanford Mills Museum will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm. The Museum staff will give tours and demonstrations, Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, more information is available at www.hanfordmills.org OR by calling 278-5744.
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Good seats are still available for both performances Sunday of the musical “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 5-3-13)
Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and BroadwayBinghamton.com for the 3:30 & 7:70 shows at the Forum Theatre in downtown Binghamton.
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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of the town of Butternuts on an active arrest warrant. Diamond was arrested by deputies following his release from the Chenango County Jail on unrelated charges, he was turned over to the Binghamton Police on a warrant for Possession of a Forged instrument and Falsifying Business records.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police arrested a Town of Plymouth man on an active Bench Warrant. 33-year-old Todd Jackson was wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich Court for Failure to enroll in Chenango County Family Treatment Court. Jackson was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was released following enrollment into Family Treatment Court.
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Delaware county fair officials announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would be the headliners at the Fair on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton or at delawarecountyfair.org
Governor Cuomo today announced that $13.5 million is available through the NY-Sun initiative for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing solar electric systems and streamlining the inspection and permitting process. $10 million will support efforts to lower the overall cost of the systems and $3.5 million will fund a 2-year statewide effort to educate local officials and first responders. More information is available at nyserda.ny.gov. First round proposals are due July 30th and second round proposals due January 30th 2014.
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Binghamton City police are looking for a 33-year-old Matthew Ford of Binghamton, on a City Court Warrant for 4th degree grand larceny. Ford is described as a white male, 5 foot 7, bald, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and glasses. Anyone with information can contact the Binghamton Police Department Warrant Division at 772-7044.