The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 32-year-old Stephen Moran of Binghamton was arraigned in Broome County Court Thursday, he was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, 2nd degree manslaughter, along with several other charges, he is accused of driving intoxicated at an excessive speed August 8th on the Vestal Parkway, his vehicle crashed into a vehicle occupied by Alfred and Paula Latessa, Alfred was pronounced dead at the scene, Paula succumbed to her injuries at an area hospital shortly after the crash.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man missing from Delaware County was discovered illegally harvesting ginseng in the town of Middletown. The unidentified man was reported missing on August 31st after he failed to return home; an acquaintance found the man’s vehicle on a private logging road in the town of Middletown. The Sheriff’s Office K9 team located the missing person in good health, An Environmental Conservation Office seized the ginseng he was charged with harvesting ginseng without landowner permission, trespassing, and petty larceny.

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The Greater Binghamton Airport announced today that they will be offering additional flights to New York City shortly. Officials announced that Delta Airlines will be offering 2 flights a day to LaGuardia Airport, starting on January 9th. Tickets for the New York City flights will be sold starting tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-28-22

State Police are continuing their search to locate Frederick Mayock who was last seen on the Canadarago Lake boat launch with a kayak on October 22, 2022. Investigators are asking the public who live or have businesses near Canadarago Lake and near the boat launch on State Highway 28 to review security or surveillance footage that show a white kayak (pictured below). If anyone has video of the kayak from Saturday, October 22 between the hours of 9am and 8pm to please contact New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held Today at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or at 607-432-0960. 

The 2022 New York State Cannabis Expo, Conference & Career Fair will be held this weekend at the Albany Capital Center Saturday from 6:00-9:00pm & Sunday from 10:00 am-5:00pm. Experts in the field are expected to speak to participants over the 2 day event regarding procedures & successes in other states where Marijuana has become legal for adult use.

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The “NorWitch” Fall Festival will be held in Downtown Norwich Saturday, sponsored by The Norwich BID, which will include the final Saturday in the Park with Chobani as well as a variety of Halloween themed events, according to spokesman Tracy Chawgo:

(Tracy Chawgo 10-28-22)

Chawgo said that the will be numerous vendors, a pumpkin painting contest, bounce house, hay rides, plus the annual YMCA Halloween parade set at 11:00 AM.

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Saturday is National Drug Take Back day nationwide. The DEA encourages people to get rid of unwanted or expired medication properly, in order to keep them out of the waste stream & out of the wrong hands, to find out where to get rid of medications, go to dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator.

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2 Otsego County Blood drives are scheduled, the 1st will be in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street. Another Blood drive will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church. Appointments can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Dinner will be held Saturday at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting at 6:00PM. The Chamber will honor Barnard’s Hometown Hardware as the Business of the year, Lambrecht Auction as the Business of Distinction, the Citizen of the Year is Jennifer Lambrecht & the Service Organization of the Year – Bainbridge American Legion

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35 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 35 years in jail & 20 years post release-supervision on 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain was convicted in Chenango County Court of Sexual Abuse in 2014, which required him to register as a sex offender; he admitted that he created sexually explicit images & videos of 3 different victims approximately 5 years old.

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Otsego County Sheriff Office arrested 33 year old Amanda Brown of Otego for Over-driving Torturing & injuring animals, & failure to provide sustenance. Brown was charged this week following a complaint to the Sheriff’s Office, Brown Faces court action in Town of Otego Court at a later date.

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The Afton Parks & Recreation Committee announced that they will host a Halloween Party on Saturday October 30th, at the River Club in Afton. Prizes will be awarded for the best Costume; more information is available at 639-1022.

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The Discovery Center and Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton announced that they will combine forces for the Halloweekend event on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm at Ross Park. Tickets will be sold online at thediscoverycenter.org.

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Oneonta officials announced that Downtown Oneonta trick or treating is taking place from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday & a new “Trunk or Treat” event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Oneonta Rotary Club is organizing the Halloween parade 4:00 pm, it will line up on Elm Street starting at 3:00 pm.

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Another live concert is scheduled by the Chenango Arts Council, this Saturday Night, Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 10-29-21)

Tickets for the Nate Gross Band & other future shows are available at Chenangoarts.org.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-29-21

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against former Governor Andrew Cuomo for forcible touching, relating to an incident last December at the Executive Mansion in Albany. The Albany City Court issued a summons for Cuomo to appear in that court November 17th, investigations in other jurisdictions are continuing.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported that the County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, with 108 active cases, 28 new cases reported Thursday, with 7 Hospitalized. This Year, the Health Department is aware of 672 breakthrough cases of COVID in fully vaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 2% of the fully vaccinated population. There have been 3,185 cases in unvaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 15% of the unvaccinated population. An unvaccinated person is 7.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19, and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized & they are more likely to suffer more severe illness & death. The Vaccine clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and many pharmacies are offering vaccinations.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of legislation that prohibits the sale of ghost guns, prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms and requires gunsmiths and dealers in firearms to register firearms in their possession. Another bill adds firearms designed to resemble toys to the definition of a ‘disguised gun.’

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The Norwich Business Improvement District is putting together the “Nor-Witch Fall Festival” on Saturday throughout the day, BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 10-29-21)

The event is free & open to the public & will be held rain or shine in downtown Norwich tomorrow.

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Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner on Saturday, at Sundown Golf and Country Club. They will be honoring Bob Evans as the Citizen of the Year, B & W Wines & Liquors as the Business of the Year The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District as the Business of Distinction and The Bainbridge Rotary Club as the Service Organization of the Year.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46 year old Lyman McCann of Walton for Obstructing Governmental Administration & on a Parole Warrant issued by the State Department of Corrections.   McCann is accused of physically obstructed the administration of law, he was remanded to Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail,  He was also issued an appearance ticket to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer for the Obstructing Charge.

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Adoption fees at the Susquehanna SPCA will be waived tomorrow with the 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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Governor Cuomo reminded New Yorkers that early voting will begin on tomorrow for the November 5th general election. There will be 8 days of early voting, this will be the first election in New York State with a period of early voting.

 The Jericho Arts Council will have “Nothin’ Fancy”, a bluegrass band from Virginia performing Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater.  Tickets are available at the gate prior to the 7:00 PM show; tickets can be reserved at 288-3882.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Wednesday to a truck- pedestrian accident at State Highway 10 and Pines Brook Road in the Town of Walton.  70-year-old Edmund Jones of Walton had stopped his vehicle to assist a turtle in crossing the roadway; he was struck by a truck operated by 62 year-old Edward Sprague of Walton.  Jones sustained serious internal injuries & was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit inspected Sprague’s truck, which was taken out of service due to a number of safety violations.  Sheriff’s Deputies anticipate tickets to be issued upon completion of the investigation.

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The Sidney Police Department will be participating in collecting unwanted, outdated or unused prescription or over-the-counter medications for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Sidney Police remind residents that they will not be collecting needles, liquid medications or illegal substances at this event, at the Sidney Police Department on Liberty Street.

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As of 6:40 pm last night, power was restored to the SUNY Broome campus. Classes will resume on schedule today, following the cancellation of many classes yesterday, due to the power outage along Front Street near the campus.

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The 6th Annual DCMO BOCES Mountain Mover 5K race will be held tomorrow at 10:00 am in Norwich. The 5k trail run will go through the woods behind the BOCES campus in Norwich.  More information is available at 335-1384.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.  The Citizen of the Year award will go to Matthew Germond; the Business of the Year award goes to Galaxy Bowl & the Service organization Recognition Award goes to the Jericho Garden Club.

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The Afton Parks Association Halloween Party will he held tomorrow from 7:00 TO 11:00 PM at The River Club in Afton. Tickets can be purchased at NBT, The River Club, Cobra Industries or by calling 639-2530 or 621-2601, proceeds will go to the Afton Parks Association.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.  The CITIZEN OF THE YEAR award will go to   MATTHEW GERMOND, the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR award goes to GALAXY BOWL & the SERVICE ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION award goes to the JERICHO GARDEN CLUB.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded Thursday to I-88 in Worcester, following a report of 2 tractor trailers off the roadway with one in a creek. It took 5 hours to remove the trucks; the crash is still under investigation.

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On Friday, Members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 132 Main St in the City of Binghamton. Investigators recovered: approximately an ounce of Crystal Methamphetamine, drug packaging materials and approximately $5,000 in suspected drug sale proceeds.   Investigators charged Timothy Bell and Stephanie Starks on numerous drug charges, they were held at the Binghamton Police Department awaiting arraignment in Binghamton City Court. Starks is additionally being held on a Petit Larceny Warrant out of the Village of Johnson City.

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The State Health Department reports that people should be getting their flu shots soon, as we are entering the start of the traditional flu season.  There have been 187 flu cases reported statewide, 100 of them last week, there were no cases reported in the tri-county region, and 1 in Broome County so far.

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The Homer Fire Department reported that one of their firefighters died following a department training session Saturday.  Fire Fighter Robert Bush reported feeling ill at a training session, fellow fire department members initiated emergency medical assistance, and he was brought him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on November 5th at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and services, with more than a dozen organizations in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, and more.  Veterans with questions can contact Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at 607-242-0200.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies responded early Saturday morning to the call of 1-car motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on State Route 80 in the Town of Columbus.  49 year old Allen Emrich of New Berlin struck the bicyclist, 30 year old Martin Logsdon Jr, he was  pronounced deceased at the scene.  Emrich was operating the vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than .08% & with a child in the vehicle he was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated DWI with a child in the car, Endangering the Welfare of a Child among other charges, he was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility on $2500.00 cash bail. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility will host an open house and ‘Trash 2 Cash’ event in partnership with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, November 9.  Interested residents and business owners can tour the facility & see how garbage is transformed into compost, & turned into cash.  Tours will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Solid Waste Facility at 32230 state Highway10 in Walton.  More information about the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce visit delawarecounty.org.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation creating a public education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans and their families. This new law creates a public education initiative, to help these those who have laid their lives on the line in service to their country by recognizing the reality of the mental health needs of military veterans and how to access resources so military personnel and their families can find help and treatment.

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(Bill Youngs 10-11-17)

Tickets for the Taste of New York event and the Gilbert Gottfried show are available at 431-2080 or foothillspac.org.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will honor their annual winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year Awards. This year’s Citizen of the Year is June White, who has been involved in many area events in Bainbridge:

(June White 9-27-17)

The Business of the Year is Snips & Snails Consignment shop, owned by Lori McGraw:

(Lori McGraw 10-27-17)

The annual dinner & awards ceremony will be held at the Sundown Golf & county Club in Guilford Saturday night at 6:00 PM.
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The African Children’s Choir will be performing at the Binghamton First Assembly Church Tonight at 7:00 PM, as part of a national tour, that has performed all over American & Canada since April. Tour Leader Keira Carnie explains:

(Keira Carnie 10-25-17)

The African Children’s choir performance tonight is free; the church is located at 225 Washington Street in Binghamton.
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The 19th Annual Norwich Pumpkin Festival gets underway today & Saturday in Norwich. The pumpkin weigh in contest is being held this afternoon until 7:00 tonight; there will be a variety of tournaments, entertainment by musicians, magicians, dance groups and more with Saturday’s event ending with fireworks.
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Broadway in Binghamton presents “A Gentleman’s Guide To Murder” for 2 performances this Sunday at 3:00PM & 7:30PM at the Broome County Forum in Binghamton. Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 10-27-17)

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-745-3000.
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The National Drug Take-Back Day will be tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Residents can dispose of old and unused medicines, in their original containers at various locations, including the Sidney Police Department, Norwich City Police Department, Oneonta City Police, The Bainbridge Town Hall, and at the Otsego, Chenango & Broome County Sheriff’s Departments.
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The Sidney Town Board & Supervisor Gene Pigford announced that they would hold a ribbon cutting & public tours of the town’s new Municipal Building at 44 Grand Street, this Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The building formerly housed the offices of the Mirabito Fuel Group & Mang Insurance.
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The Chenango Arts Council and Friends of Rogers are teaming up for “Bat Appreciation!” during the 19th annual Pumpkin Fest in Norwich. Beginning at 6:00 tonight, the interactive presentation will take place in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries, where it will be on display through November 3rd. The interactive presentation is offered free of charge, donations are welcome to support future programs by the Chenango Arts Council.
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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds voters that absentee ballot applications can be picked up at their office in Delhi, or downloaded from their website. The Board of Elections will also be opened on this Saturday & Saturday November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for absentee voting. Also, the board reminds Sidney Center voters that the polling site from District 1 & 3 Voters has been changed to the new Sidney center Fire Department Building on County Route 35. More information is available 832-5321.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that 39 businesses have joined START-UP NY and will expand in or locate to New York State through the tax-free program associated with colleges and universities across the state. The 39 have committed to create 817 new jobs and invest more than $30 million over the next 5 years. Locally at Binghamton University, 140 new jobs will be created through i3 Assemblies; a new manufacturing company that offers that produces electronic components medical diagnostic/imaging devices, cutting-edge space exploration and satellite technology; The Company will invest $8.2 million.
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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office arrested 54 year old Ned Woodruff of Windsor for making a terroristic threat, for allegedly threatening a Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley. Woodruff is accused of threatening to kill Judge Cawley, unless the Judge ruled favorably in a criminal matter, as Woodruff was charged with harassment last year after his home was burglarized and $280,000 was reportedly stolen from his home. Woodruff was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner will be held Saturday night at the Sundown Golf Course in Guilford. This year’s Citizen of the Year is John Payne, and the business of the year if Nana’s Keepsakes. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be the guest Speaker.
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There are only a few more days to notify the “Operation Merry Christmas” staff about specific gifts for underprivileged children in our area. Coordinator Ginny Ireland said that the tags on the Christmas Trees would be in area stores shortly:

(Ginny Ireland 10-28-16)

Ireland said that the give away day on December 10th would be in a new location at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.
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Magic City Music Hall announced today that Saturday evening’s concert with Rusted Root would be the venue’s final show. Over the past year the Music Hall has produced more than 2 dozen major concerts, including by REO Speedwagon, Kansas, and Third Eye Blind, among others. Ticket refunds for shows with Chase Rice and Josh Turner remain available at the place of purchase, including the Magic City Music Hall Box Office, as are refunds for any other previously postponed or cancelled concerts. The Music Hall Box Office will be open for refunds through 6:00 PM on Monday, after that, refunds may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Magic City, P.O. Box 462, Endicott.
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THE SIDNEY FOOTBALL TEAM IS SET TO FACE HARPURSVILLE-AFTON ON SATURDAY IN THE SECTION-4, CLASS-D SEMIFINALS. BUT BEFORE THE GAME CAN BE PLAYED A HEARING WILL BE HELD TODAY TO DETERMINE IF THE HORNETS ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME. WCDO SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL HAS THE DETAILS…

(NATE LULL 10-28-16)

WCDO SPORTS WILL HAVE MORE INFORMATION AFTER THE HEARING IS COMPLETED & A RULING AS BEEN ISSUED.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county voters that they will be open extra hours tomorrow & Saturday November 5th from 9:00 AM until Noon for absentee voting. More information is available at 832-5321
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The Norwich Pumpkin Festival is preparing to celebrate their 18th year of FREE family fun and entertainment today & tomorrow. Activities are scheduled in East and West Parks in downtown Norwich with live music, street performers, contests, food & craft vendors and fireworks. More information is available at norwichpumpkinfestival.com.
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A blood drive will be held in Afton Saturday morning, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Afton United Methodist Church, at 34 Spring Street. Appointments can be made through the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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A Broome County jury has found Brendan Barrett not guilty of beating an infant to death. Barrett was originally charged with 2nd-Degree Murder, 1st-Degree Manslaughter, and 2nd-Degree Assault in the December 2013 death of Camryn Davies.
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GO-EDC energy sub-committee has scheduled a general interest presentation on this subject for Today, at 4:00 PM in the conference room of the Oneonta Hampton Inn. Dan Sullivan, the Mohawk Valley Region’s new outreach coordinator for the Clean Energy Program will be the presenter. The CECP is a NYSERDA program which provides grant opportunities to Clean Energy designated communities of between $100,000 – $250,000 depending on population.
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Another Red Cross Blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, at Hartwick College. Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment, All blood types are needed.