The City of Norwich is looking to get federal money for additional projects in the coming years, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener told WCDO News what needs to get finished next:

(Eric Scrivener 12-14-23)

The project follows the 2023 project that replaced water lines in the downtown business district, some of the pipes dated back to more that 100 years in service.

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The State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers to get up to date on vaccines that are available to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV, before holiday gatherings and travel. The CDC issued a announced to health care providers that there are low vaccination rates against flu, COVID-19, and RSV and ,State Health Commissioner McDonald declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State.?There have been two pediatric flu-associated deaths in the state this season; New York State flu trends on the Department’s?Flu Tracker, at nyshc.health.ny.gov.

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58-year-old Joy LaBarr of Binghamton was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, according to the State Comptroller’s office and Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak. LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing Authority. Under the pension option he chose, his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death, however, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020, No one from the family reported his passing. LaBarr was charged with grand larceny. She was arraigned in Broome County Court & is due back in court on January 12th.

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As of mid December, the United Way of Mid Rural New York campaign has reached 50% of its $425,000 goal for Chenango County, about 51% of the Delaware County Goal of $15,000 and 32% of their stated Otsego County Goal of of $80,000. The campaigns will close their annual fundraising campaign on December 31, for the new United Way of Mid Rural New York, more information is available at 607-334-8815, or go to the organization’s website at uwmrny.org.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-14-23

State Police are reminding all State Pistol Permit holders that State Law requires Pistol Owners to re-certify a carry concealed pistol permit every 3 years. The re-certification requirement for premises and employment pistol permits is every 5 years. Re-certification & status of a Pistol Permit is available at firearms.troopers.ny.gov, more information is available at gunsafety.ny.gov.

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Governor Hochul signed 4 bills into law recently, 1 law Prohibits Selling Medicine for an Excessive Price During a Drug Shortage, another Prohibits Hospitals, Health Care Professionals and Ambulances from Reporting Medical Debt to Credit Agencies, the 3rd law requires Companies to Notify Customers of Automatic Subscription Renewals and to Provide Clear Instructions for Canceling, and the 4th clarifies that Merchants Must Post the Highest Price a Consumer Might Pay for a Product Regardless of Payment Methods

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42 year old Melissa Astalos of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Astalos appeared admitted that she knowingly possessed a narcotic compound in the Village of Sidney on February 16th, sentencing will be held in January of 2024.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 2:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-Red-Cross, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage due to the cancellation of blood drives and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767).

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Stamford Village Hall. constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 42 year old Melissa Astalos of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and was arraigned on a sealed indictment. The 3 Count Indictment was unsealed, Astalos is accused of selling methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney August 3, 2022, also on September 1, 2022 & for possessing methamphetamine, with the intent to sell it, on February 16, 2023, also in the Village of Sidney. After being arraigned, Astalos pleaded not guilty she was released from custody under the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department. Each charge carries a maximum 10-year sentence is convicted..

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported today that only 1 year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected budget gaps in Fiscal Year 22-23, the 23-24 plan shows looming gaps up to $36.4 billion through the next 3 fiscal years. DiNapoli said that declining revenue, a weak economic forecast, stock market volatility, and spending increases are among the reasons for the outlying budget gaps, DiNapoli recommends beginning to transfer the $13.2 billion in fund balance designated for “economic uncertainties” and controlled by the Governor’s office be placed into the statutory rainy day reserves on a monthly basis over the course of the fiscal year, which would bring the reserves to $19.5 billion. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us

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The Air Quality Alert remains in effect through midnight tonight, according to the National Weather Service & The State DEC. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said that the smoke is streaming in on winds from British Columbia in Western Canada, where 25 million acres has burned, many fires continue to burn out of control. The current stream of smoke particulates should leave the region by Wednesday afternoon at the latest, more alerts are expected throughout the summer, daily information is available at airnow.gov.

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The Delaware County Fair will run from August 14th to the 19th at the fairgrounds in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News about this year’s highlight:

(Jason Craig 7-18-23)

More information and tickets are available at delawarecounty fair.org.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns to Cooperstown at 6:00 PM Saturday. The parade originates at Lake Street and Chestnut Street, proceeds down Chestnut Street toward Main Street and onto Main Street to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Parade of Legends will feature more than 4 dozen returning Hall of Famers as well as Class of 2023 members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. The Induction Weekend will conclude with the inductions of McGriff and Rolen Sunday at 1:30 at the Clark Sports Center.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-18-23

37 year old Nikita Kingsbury of South Kortright was arraigned on a sealed indictment in Delaware County Court. The indictment charges accuses Kingsbury of selling methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney on August 11, 2022, she pleaded not guilty and a Court conference is scheduled for August 14th. Kingsbury was then arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with the intent to sell, for allegedly possessing narcotics with intent to sell in Walton on November 9, 2022, she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on the new charge.

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The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus in Norwich, is hosting a Student Registration and Community Open House today from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be food & entertainment, plus college services and programming for students and community members interested in degree programs. More information is available at (607) 334-5144 or morrisville.edu/norwich

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, 1 in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, another will be in Sidney from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post at 22 Union Street. To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting this morning @ 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. All are welcome to attend.

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