Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the January to March Quarter, an increase of 1.6%, compared to the same quarter last year. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that this was the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline. Locally, Delaware County had 1 of the steepest declines at -6.4%.

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The Raymond Corporation announced this week an expansion into Broome County with the acquisition of properties, Raymond President & CEO Michael Field told WCDO News what they will be used for:

(Michael Field 4-24-24)

Field said that the facilities could also serve as a location in the future for some light manufacturing, in addition to warehousing.

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Regatta Row 2024 Street Art & Music Fest is starting to get their chairs painted by local artists, on to the streets of Bainbridge today, Regatta Row Organizer Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 4-24-24)

The theme this year is “Celebrating the Regatta” The finished chairs will be taken to General Clinton Park to be viewed during the Regatta festivities till they are auctioned 4:00 pm Saturday May 25, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta

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Mothers & Babies Peri-Natal Network is hosting a free event in Norwich This Saturday, with a variety of organizations on hand to help educate new Moms & Dads, Director Christy Finch explains:

(Christy Finch 4-24-24)

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, more information is available at 772-0517.

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The Oneonta City Department of Public Works announced that they are working to repair a water main break that is affecting Hartwick College. Water has been shut off at College Terrace and parts of the Hartwick College until repairs are completed, water be be discolored when restored, but should clear up quickly, More information is available at the Department of Public Works at (607) 432-2100.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-24-24

35 year old Dimitri Escrich of Deposit pleaded guilty to Possessing a Sexual Performance by a child, in Delaware County Court, an indictment alleged that Escrich possessed a video depicting a child participating in a sexual performance, he pleaded guilty & will be sentenced to 10 years felony sex offender probation, and 20 years at minimum of being a registered sex offender on June 10th in Delaware County Court.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2024. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.4% in February to 4.3% in March, Locally, Chenango County Had 4.1%, Delaware County 4.7% & Otsego County 4.6% unemployment in March.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Masai Andrews of Endicott Saturday for Obstructing Governmental Administration following the “Smoke Weed Outside the Binghamton Police Station” event after intentionally interfering with deputies attempting to take an individual into custody. While in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, Andrews was placed in an interview room and where he broke a chair while trying to pry off his handcuffs, & he broke the interior handle of the interview room door, he was additionally charged with Criminal Mischief & remains in custody at the Correctional Facility pending court action.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that the Baseball Writers of America have selected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer for election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. All 3 will be inducted, along with former manager Jim Leyland during Induction Weekend 2024 July 19-22 in Cooperstown, N.Y., at the grounds of the Clark Sports Center.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Joshua Whaley of Pitcher for Criminal possession of a Controlled substance, criminal use of drug paraphernalia & criminal possession of stolen property. Members of State Parole searched Whaley’s property and located a shotgun, and a case containing fifty wax envelopes of Fentanyl and packaging material, a pick up truck with an altered vehicle identification number, which was reported stolen out of New Hartford, Whaley was processed and was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on his Warrant. Whaley is to appear in the Town of Pitcher Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Joseph Chinchilla on an outstanding warrant for Reckless Endangerment Chinchilla was last known to frequent the Cass Road area of the Town of Sanford. , he is described as a white male 6’2″ 210 pounds with brown hair & hazel eyes, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office online at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling 778-1196.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced support for bipartisan legislation to help expand the mental health workforce in underserved communities. The Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act would incentivize mental health professionals to practice in underserved areas by offering them student loan forgiveness up to $250,000. 55 Out Of New York’s 62 Counties, Don’t Have Enough Psychiatrists, Psychologists, or Social Workers to address the growing mental health crisis in New York State.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-24-24

Former Teacher Benjamin Moyse of Delhi, pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Official Misconduct by a Public Servant, in Delaware County Court. A Delaware County Grand Jury returned an 11 count indictment last year against Moyse, where he was accused of intentionally aided a person under 16 years of age, to possessing and disseminating child pornography, and that he failed to follow Delaware Academy’s policy and procedures when students and parents reported that students were being sexually abused. Moyse was sentenced to a conditional discharge of 1 year for each count. Separate proceedings by the State Department of Education, Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability are pending, his teaching license is being revoked in New York State.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced today that a federal appeals court has upheld a court order that New York, the Federal Trade Commission and 6 other states won against convicted criminal Martin Shkreli for engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior as the CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the January 2022 decision of the District Court for the Southern District of New York, which found that Shkreli violated both federal and state laws by engaging in an illegal scheme to maintain a monopoly over a lifesaving drug, Daraprim, after increasing its price by over 4,000%, Shkreli is banned for life from the pharmaceutical industry and ordered to pay $64.6 million.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Rebecca Stickle of Livingston Manor for an alleged Assault on January 3rd, in the Town of Walton. Stickle is accused of making threats to a female victim that she would hit her with her vehicle. Stickle then attempted to leave the scene, and subsequently struck the female victim, causing physical injury. On January 13th, Deputies, assisted by State Police located and arrested Stickle at her residence she was charged with 2nd degree Assault & was held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility to arraignment.

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The Raymond Corporation will be holding an on-site job fair from 12 to 6 p.m. on January 24, at their headquarters located at 22 South Canal Street in Greene. Positions for hire include all shift openings for production and forklift operators, welders, assemblers, and general utilities.

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Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend begins today through this Sunday on the College campus in Oneonta. True Blue Weekend will feature the 27th Annual Golf Classic at The SUNY Delhi; the Golden Jubilee Reunion; the Fall Fest at Pine Lake; On Saturday, Hartwick football plays SUNY-Brockport at 2:00 PM at Wright Stadium. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with the annual memorial gathering in the Shineman Chapel House, more information is available at 431-4064.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held today in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.
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The 23rd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this year it has been moved from the Sidney Airport to the nearby Sidney Industrial Park, on Winkler Road, just off of River Road in Sidney. Hundreds of vehicles participate each year; there are various contests, trophies in many categories, plus Flea Market Vendors, Food and Refreshments. More information is available at 723-0656 or 768-8998. The Fagan Flyers will also still hold their Annual Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday.
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Delaware County Democratic committee announced that 19th Congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado will meet with voters Sunday at 7:30 PM for a Town Hall style meeting. The meeting will be held at the Walton Theatre · Walton
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NBT Bank will host a Community Shred Day for local residents to safely dispose of confidential documents, to help protect against identity theft and fraud. The event will be held in conjunction with the Saturday’s in the Park Harvest Market Festival, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At West Side Park, next to the Chenango County Courthouse.
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