The 4 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 2020 were inducted Today in Cooperstown. Ted Simmons was inducted first, excelling for the Saint Louis Cardinals & Milwaukee Brewers:

(Ted Simmons 9-8-21)

The 2nd player inducted today was Larry Walker, who excelled with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies & St. Louis Cardinals, who is only the 2nd Canadian to be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame, after Fergie Jenkins:

(Larry Walker 9-8-21)

The 3rd Player inducted today was Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, who ended his speech with a message to today’s young players:

(Derek Jeter 9-8-21)

Also Inducted today was Major League Baseball Players Association Union Executive Director, the Late Marvin Miller, who led the union from 1966 to 1982. Today’s induction brings the total number of Hall of Famers to 333. The Induction Ceremony will be shown live on the MLB Network or MLB.Com.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the statewide #VaxtoSchool campaign to support increasing the COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. The Governor announced a new, dedicated website at ny.gov/vaxtoschool with resources and materials for parents and guardians of school-aged New Yorkers and school communities, with information, frequently asked questions for parents and guardians, the State has launched a new Instagram channel, @VaccinateNY, about the COVID-19 vaccine directly.

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The Sidney Police Department arrested 37 year old Jamie Benham following several ongoing criminal investigations in the Village of Sidney. Benham was located on an active arrest warrant and charged with 2nd degree Burglary, plus Conspiracy, Criminal Mischief, Petty Larceny & Criminal trespass, following a larceny investigation, separate from the arrest warrant investigation, Benham was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.

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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 statistics today; they report 95 active cases, with 24 cases vaccinated. They have 181 people in quarantine, 7 are hospitalized, 1 is vaccinated, Chenango County has had 3985 cases with 82 deaths & 3724 recoveries since the pandemic began.

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The Gilbertsville Mount Upton School District held their Open House & opened up their new Bassett Healthcare Network Health Center & on-campus apparel store Last Night. Among those in attendance were retired State Senator Jim Seward, Current State Senator Peter Oberacker, & Bassett Healthcare Network President and CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim. The GMU School district returns for classes on Thursday.

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State Police in Troop C announced that they removed 40 impaired drivers from local roadways in the month of August. Troop C encompasses Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-8-21

NAC Entertainment announced the return of their “Test Drive Your Seat” event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton today & tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, Spokesperson Tina Niles explains:

(Tina Niles 9-8-21)

More information about the line-up of shows can be located at nacentertainment.com/broadway-in-Binghamton or 772-1391.

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Former area Congressional candidate and army veteran Kyle Van De Water has been found dead by Poughkeepsie police, the 41-year-old was found in a Poughkeepsie Cemetery. Van De Water lost to Congressman Antonio Delgado in the 2020 election in the 19th Congressional District last year, the investigation is ongoing.

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The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place tomorrow at 1:30 PM on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons will be inducted, admission to the ceremony on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center is free…MLB Network will carry the Induction Ceremony live; it will also be simulcast at MLB.com. 34 Hall of Famers are returning to Cooperstown for the Induction Ceremony.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 380 total COVID 19 cases reported in the month of August, with 52% were unvaccinated which includes those who had no or 1 vaccines in the 2 shot series, while 48% were fully vaccinated, 100% of hospitalizations are unvaccinated. 9% of the cases in August were in college students/employees; 10% of the cases were 0-11 years old, 27% were 12 to 24 years old, 46% of the cases were in the 25-55 age group & 17% were 56 & older.

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State Senator Fred Akshar will join officials from Broome County and the Broome County Health Department to recognize Rebecca Kaufman as the 52nd Senate District’s 2021 Woman of Distinction on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Broome County Health Department in Binghamton. Kaufman earned this recognition through her work as Director of Public Health for Broome County; Senator Akshar said that she led the Broome community through the pandemic:

(State Senator Fred Akshar 9-7-21)

Akshar said that in addition to her work as the Director of Public Health, she also serves as the Broome Opioid Awareness Council Coordinator to help treat & prevent Substance Abuse disorder & addiction in Broome County.

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The American Red Cross of Western New York will be holding a Job Fair for a number of positions within the Binghamton area, this Thursday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Southern Tier Chapter office at 620 East Main Street in Endicott. Regional donor Services Director Hanna Malak told WCDO News what positions are available:

(Hanna Malak 9-8-21)

Malak said that the interviews will be held on site Thursday in Endicott for both positions, Walk-ins are welcome or applicants can pre-register at redcross.org/careers, those interested are reminded to bring a resume Thursday.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a neighbor dispute on July 31st, at 60 River Street in the Town of Stamford. 58-year-old Kenneth Utter and 69-year-old Janet Starkweather, both of Stamford, are accused of subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact, the victim’s harassment complaints were forwarded to the Town of Stamford Court, which was requested to issue a criminal summons for Starkweather and Utter. Deputies located and arrested Utter and Starkweather last week, they were charged with 1 count each of harassment, they were ordered to appear in the Town of Stamford Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-7-21

Governor Kathy Hochul signed four pieces of legislation, to establish a demonstration program to implement speed violation monitoring systems in work zones to keep workers safe and make construction contractors liable for the wages owed to their subcontractors. They also require the payment of prevailing wage to building service employees at high-end co-ops and condos and extend Shared Work Benefits.

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The State Department of Transportation announced that State Route 28 near Frank Slawson and Epps roads in the town of Franklin will close starting today for a culvert replacement over Knapp Brook. DOT Officials stated that motorists on State Route 28 will be detoured to take state Route 23 to Davenport Center and then take county Highway 10 to Meridale to connect back to state Route 28, the project is expected to be completed on September 22nd. Also, starting today, Old Route 17 in the Town of Windsor will undergo culvert construction; a road closure is near the intersection of 17 and Ostrander Road. Old Route 17 will likely be closed for 2 months & is scheduled to reopen around November 9th.

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Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Bassett Healthcare School-Based Health Center at 5:00 PM Today. Former State Senator Jim Seward is expected to attend the ceremony, which will begin GMU’s Open House for the 2021-2022 school year. The Open House also will feature a free chicken dinner and the grand opening of the GMU Raiders Apparel Store.

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Firefighters from several companies responded to the report of a Barn Fire at 723 Hotchkiss Road in Greene Late Sunday Night. Firefighters from Greene, Chenango Forks, Port Crane, Coventry, and Brisben responded, the barn was fully engulfed & was a total loss, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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The State Health Department conducted over 100.000 COVID Tests Sunday, with 3660 positives, for a 3.65% positivity rate Hospitalizations were up to 2334, Patients in an ICU bed went up to 519, Patients on ventilators went up to 263, there were 26 deaths from COVID Sunday.

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The Afton Sidewalk Day returns this Saturday throughout downtown Afton, Event coordinator Melissa Matthews of 6Zero7 Events explains:

(Melissa Matthews 8-17-21)

The event on Saturday in Afton runs from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM, the full lineup of events & participants is available at aftonsidewalkday.com, or on their Facebook page.

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The Chenango County Public Health announced that with the increase on COVID 19 cases, they are once again releasing their statistics every day. Today they reported 94 active cases, 7 hospitalized with 193 quarantined; they are up over 3700 cases with 80 deaths since the start of the pandemic. This Saturday, a 2nd dose Pfizer COVID vaccination clinic will be held at the old Label Shopper location in the South Plaza in Norwich from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Chenango County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccinations in their clinics; appointments are requested by calling 337-1660. Pfizer clinics will be held on August 20th & 27th.

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The State Fair is scrapping its traditional “Governor’s Day” event, as Governor Cuomo is resigning 4 days after the Fair starts this Friday in Syracuse. Traditionally, the state’s Governor does a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the start of every State Fair, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul said that she plans to attend the State Fair at some point; she becomes Governor on August 24th.

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The Oneida County Sheriff’s office arrested 33 year old Brian Marshall of Camden after allegedly stabbing 5 people Monday afternoon after an altercation in the Goodlife Bar of Camden where he used a sharp metal pick to stab the 5 victims. Marshall was taken into custody in the bar’s parking lot after deputies deployed a Taser. None of the injuries were life threatening. Marshall was charged with 5 counts of 2nd degree Assault, Marshall was also arrested by Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Sunday for 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny and several traffic tickets after failure to comply with officers trying to stop him in a stolen vehicle, he was issued appearance tickets after his Sunday arrest, Marshall is waiting for court action on all the charges & more charges may be forthcoming.

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The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown has announced that 38 previous members of the Hall’s fraternity will be on hand to honor Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons, and Marvin Miller when they are inducted into the Hall September 8th. The induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 8th at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The ceremony will also be aired live on MLB Network. For more information, visit baseballhall.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-17-21

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. A blood drive is being held today at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Conference Room. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

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The next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting will be held this morning at 7:30 AM at Bob’s Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.

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Primary elections will be held tomorrow with polls open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Republican primaries will be held in CHENANGO COUNTY for County Clerk, as well as other positions in the Towns of Columbus, Guilford, McDonough & Smithville plus the Town & City of Norwich. In DELAWARE COUNTY, there are Republican primaries for position in the Towns of Colchester & Walton. There are republican Primaries in Otsego County in the towns of Hartwick, Laurens, Maryland, Milford, Oneonta, Otego & Unadilla; there is a Democratic Primary in for OTSEGO COUNTY representative in District 3 covering Laurens & Otego.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will require hospitals to form committees composed of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, ancillary staff members providing direct patient care, and hospital administrators to form the staffing plans, the Governor also signed another bill Friday that will require minimum levels of staffing at nursing homes.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to see a downturn in their COVID 19 numbers. Today’s Numbers, there are 6 Active Cases, 26 Quarantines & 1 Hospitalized from the virus. Chenango County has had a Total of 3504 Confirmed Cases with 77 deaths & 3324 Recoveries.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi last Thursday, stopped an erratic vehicle & charged 67 year-old Joan McIntosh, of Bovina for failure to keep right and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after a routine check revealed that McIntosh’ driving privileges were suspended for failure to pay taxes. McIntosh was released and directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court on a later date to answer those charges.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s September 8th Induction Ceremony will return to its standard seating format, following last Tuesday’s announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that lifted significant COVID-19 restrictions. Tickets will not be required for the event’s free lawn seating area. The Induction Ceremony, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, on the grounds of Cooperstown’s Clark Sports Center, will celebrate the inductions of Class of 2020 members Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker. For more information, visit baseballhall.org.

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The Village of Unadilla Department of Public Works is working on a potential water main break on Clifton Street. The area may experience low pressure and eventually water will be shut off in that area. Clifton Street will also be shut down from the Community House Parking lot to Sperry Street while the work is being performed.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-21-21

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old James Stilson of Oneonta following a burglary investigation in the Town of Unadilla. Stilson was arrested following a burglary in progress complaint at 188 Main Street in Unadilla, he was charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument & was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Unadilla Court today at 4:00pm.

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State Police announced that 14 year old Angelia Sturtevant of Roseboom was located Saturday morning, she was found in good health & was returned to her family. State Police also reported that 12 year old Tamel Thompson, who was reported missing over the weekend in Broome County, was also located, and has returned to his family.

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Governor Cuomo held his daily COVID briefing today, he admitted that the state should not have with-held the nursing home information requested by the State Legislature at the same time that the US Department of Justice was requesting that information, he defended the actions of State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, The CDC & their guidance on the Controversial March 25th guidance to send COVID patients from hospitals back to nursing homes:

(Cuomo 2-15-21)

Members from both parties are looking into an investigation of Cuomo’s administration regarding several aspects of the COVID 19 pandemic in the last year.

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The State Health department reported that over 180,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Sunday, and 3.5% tested positive, the lowest level in 3 months. The number hospitalized has dropped to 6600, the number in ICU beds dropped to 1270, the number of Ventilators was down to 875, there were 103 COVID deaths Sunday from the virus.

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A wintry mix of precipitation is expected overnight, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Townsend 2-15-21)

Townsend said that there is a possibility for another storm later in the week that bears watching.

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The Sidney Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Committee will hold a Zoom Meeting Wednesday evening, to go over the Public Comments they have received from their recent survey, Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Matviak 2-15-21)

Mayor Matviak said that the ZOOM meeting with be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, the link is available at the Sidney village website or their Facebook Page.

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State Police arrested 31 year old Kerri Bunnelle of Little Falls for Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and Aggravated DWI, following the investigation into an August 4 accident last year old State Route 8 in New Berlin, that killed 43 year old Matthew Fredericks of Herkimer. Police stated that Bunnelle was the driver of a GMC Envoy that crossed over into a Ford Focus head-on driven by Fredericks, who did not survive the crash. Bunnelle’s blood alcohol content was .23% & she also did not possess a valid drivers license. Bunnelle was virtually arraigned in the town of Norwich court and released on her own recognizance. She will appear in the Chenango County Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 57 year old Jose Hernandez from the Bronx, after failing to signal for a turn in the Village of Delhi February 10th. Deputies stopped the vehicle, Hernandez did not possess a New York State Driver’s License and his driving privileges were suspended in 2009, 2012 and 2016 because of narcotics related offenses. Hernandez was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to signal a turn, he was released and directed to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that due to the weather forecast, tomorrow morning’s General membership meeting is rescheduled to next week Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. More information is available at 967-8700.

A.M. NEWS Monday 2-15-21

Due to the ongoing safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 Hall of Fame Weekend ceremonies will take place as indoor television events, adhering to all of the required New York State guidelines. The Hall of Fame’s 2021 Induction Ceremony will take place live on MLB Network on Sunday, July 25 beginning at 1:30 PM. EDT, honoring honor the members of the Class of 2020: Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker.

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A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will hold a Blood Drive today from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Spokesperson Rebecca Brooks-White said that there is a shortage of many blood types:

(Rebecca Brooks White 2-12-21)

Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Walton, Deputies arrested 26 year-old Jeffery Robinson of Sidney Center for Harassment, 3 counts of criminal mischief and 1 count of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Robinson was arraigned by virtually by Town of Middletown Court, he was released on his own recognizance following the issuance of a temporary order of protection for the victim, he will appear in the Town of Walton Court on a later date. Robinson was turned over to the City of Norwich Police Department to be arraigned on an active Bench Warrant for failure to appear or pay a fine.

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Sidney Police Department responded Thursday to a disturbance at a business in the Village. 34 year old Michael Ide of Otego was wanted on active arrest warrant from the City of Oneonta, he allegedly had a small quantity of crack cocaine and methamphetamines, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance & Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, he was released on appearance tickets and turned over to the City of Oneonta Police Department. That arrest led Sidney Police to request a State Police K9 unit to search a vehicle, where narcotics, drug paraphernalia, packaging material, a rifle and ammunition were discovered, 34 year old Brandon MacLaury of Guilford was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and Criminal possession of a weapon, he was virtually arraigned & was released & will appear in court at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 14 new cases of COVID 19 on Friday & again on Saturday & 12 on Sunday. The County reports 129 total cases, 22 hospitalized & 303 quarantined. Delaware County Public Health has vaccinated 613 people.

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(Mike Bloomberg 4-30-20)

State Budget Director Robert Mujica discussed the issue of Child Care and summer camps, as Phase 1 is implemented to send back the first group of workers, who have children at home:

(Mujica 4-30-20)

New York State now has over 304,000 cases of the Coronavirus, with over 11,500 hospitalized, and another 306 deaths Wednesday bringing the state death toll to 18,321.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 96 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, they’ve had 3 deaths, 67 recoveries 7 people are hospitalized & 68 are quarantined.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they are up to 282 positive Coronavirus cases; they have 21 deaths, 164 recoveries, and 194 in quarantine.

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The Village of Sidney announced that May 4th “SPRING CLEAN UP”  Curbside pickup of bagged leaves, bagged lawn debris and brush must be out by Monday May 4th. Due to Covid-19 and safety, there will be no drop-off of electronics, appliances, metal and tires this year. Village residents may take electronics, appliances, metal and tires, free of charge (year round) to the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center located at 32230 State Hwy 10 Walton, and they need make an appointment for drop off at 865-5805.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year old Dennis Lafferty of Unadilla for violating an order of protection earlier this month.  Deputies received a complaint from an Otsego County domestic violence victim earlier this month, reporting receiving a phone call from the Delaware County Correctional Facility where the victim’s alleged abuser was being housed for the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Lafferty allegedly violated the terms of an order of protection issued by the Hartwick Town Court last November, by making calls to the protected party following his incarceration on April 13th.  Lafferty was charged with 4 counts of criminal contempt & he remains incarcerated in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, pending a court appearance in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date.

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The Annual Re-dedication Ceremony at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park originally scheduled for May 23rd has been canceled for this year.  Also the June 7th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament has been canceled for this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today that its Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend events as a result of health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Class of 2020 – consisting of Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker – will be inducted on Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Cooperstown, alongside any new members elected as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi will hold Telephone Town Hall this afternoon at 5:00 PM regarding the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic.  To receive a call, go to brindisi.house.gov/live or call (315) 732-0713.

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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open has been canceled for 2020.  The PGA TOUR Champions event was scheduled for August 10-16 at En Joie Golf Club in Endicott.  The Cancellation is due to the impact from the pandemic in the state of New York.  Anyone who has questions pertaining to tickets purchased for this year’s event is advised to contact the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open office at 607-205-1500.

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The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will their next meeting today at 6:00 PM through Zoom.   Today’s Presenter is Amanda Decker of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County,  more information is available at 437-4274 or 265-9273.

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Delaware County Public Health received one positive lab report for COVID-19, which was transferred to the county the person resides in.  The Positive Results reported to Delaware County is 70, with 12 Positive Lab Reports Transferred, 44 have recovered, 8 are Isolating at Home, 2 are Hospitalized, 4 are Deceased, & 22 are under Mandatory Quarantine.

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Members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Warrant Division received a tip on the location of 31 year old Robert Kinzer, who had a warrant for his arrest.  Kinzer was involved in a domestic incident in the Village of Deposit on January 1st, he fled the scene before law enforcement arrived; Kinzer was charged with numerous felonies including 1st degree burglary, 1st degree Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, & Grand Larceny.  Kinzer was apprehended by Deputies when he visited his parole officer, he was taken to the Broome County Central Arraignment, and he was released on his own recognizance.

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The Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 25-year-old Cheyenne Strong of Sidney for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Contempt and Harassment.  Strong was arraigned in the Delhi Town Court where she was released on her own recognizance.

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31 year old Christopher Bono of Norwich was indicted in Chenango County Court on charges of 1st degree Burglary & Robbery.  Bono is accused of robbing someone at knifepoint on January 9th, and leading police in a car chase.   Bono was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail and remanded to the Chenango County jail pending additional court action.

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The New York State Sheriff’s Association’s members once again voted to oppose legislative efforts to legalize the sale and possession of recreational marijuana in New York State, Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:

(Sheriff Craig Dumond 2-4-20)

This is the 2nd year in a row that the Sheriff’s Association voted against legalizing marijuana, as Statistics in states where Marijuana was legalized,  showed a significant increase in marijuana-related traffic fatalities, an increase in aggressive violent behavior associated with marijuana users & an increase in the sale on the black market for marijuana.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is now taking applications from local fire departments, through March 13th.  Grant Money can be used for training, equipment, vehicles, and other necessities for local fire departments.  Last year, Congressman Brindisi secured more than $2 million in Grant money for Fire departments, more information is available at 315-732-0713

3 players and a labor leader who changed baseball’s economic model will receive the National Pastime’s highest honor in Cooperstown during Hall of Fame Weekend on July 24-27th.  The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2020 Induction Ceremony will feature Baseball Writers’ Association of America electees Derek Jeter and Larry Walker along with Modern Baseball Era electees Union Leader Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons. The Class of 2020 will be formally inducted during the event beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown,

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Broadway in Binghamton announced the musical “A Bronx Tale” based on the Book & Movie by Chazz Palminteri, will come to the FORUM THEATRE in Binghamton tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 PM.  Tina Niles of NAC entertainment Comments:

(Tina Niles 2-4-20)

Tickets are also on sale at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000, more information is available at 772-1391.

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