The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment held constant at 4.2% in February 2023. Locally, Chenango County had 4.1% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.5% and Otsego County 4.4% unemployment in February.
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The State DOT announced that construction began to replace the existing bridge carrying NY Route 79 over the Chenango River in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County, with a new bridge realigning NY Route 79. State and Federal funding totaled $12.6 million for the project, which is scheduled for completion this Fall.
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The twice Annual “Coffee with the Chiefs” event will be held in Norwich on Saturday April 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Norwich McDonald’s in Norwich. Norwich residents will have the change to talk to new Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach and City of Norwich Fire Department Chief Jan Papelino,
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Livestock Foundation is proud to announce that we are offering one or more $1000 scholarships to Delaware County high school students graduating in 2023 with acceptance to a college or university where they will pursue a career in agriculture. To apply, students must fill out the application form and email a 500 word essay to info@livestockfoundation.org, Applications open March 31 and are due on May 31. Awards will be announced June 15th more information is available at livestockfoundation.org
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The Broome County District Attorney’s office is still pursuing the Colonial restaurant Rape case, after the owners sought to have the charges dismissed against them last month. The DA’s office said that Jordan Rindgen, Yaron Kweller and his brother Leor Kweller are accused of supplying cocaine to 2 young women and then raping them in a basement on Washington Street in downtown Binghamton on November 27th, 2021. The Colonial Restaurant and Bar and Dos Rios Cantina, both owned by the defendants, have both since closed since the allegations went public & the charges were filed.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-28-23
Walton fire fighters responded to 14 Tripp Avenue in Walton last Wednesday for a shed and a garage fire that spread to a nearby house. Firefighters arrived to the scene, 2 occupants had escaped the fire, 2 neighboring homes were evacuated, The shed and garage were destroyed, home suffered significant damage on the second floor, 1 firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene. Walton was assisted by Delhi and Trout Creek Fire Departments, Sidney Fire Department’s FAST team. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63 year old Patrick Logan for failure to register under the sex offender registration act; Logan was taken to the Central Arraignment Part Court at the Broome County Correction Facility for arraignment.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Justin Terenzi of Berkshire, for failing to appear for a court date in January of 2023 after being previously arraigned on a charge. Terenzi was charged with Bail Jumping & was taken to the Central Arraignment for arraignment.
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The Village of Sidney announced that today water lines will be shut off beginning at 9:00 am until approximately 6:00pm. This will affect Route 7, Deshaw Lane, Route 8, Old County Route 43, Junction Road and County Road 35. This is due to new water main connections being installed.
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]]>Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin was arrested today following a Federal Investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Benjamin was charged with bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.
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Trout Creek Firefighters responded to a blaze at 9275 State Highway 206 Monday at about 4:00 AM. The house was completely destroyed, nearby structures suffered heat damage, Trout Creek Fire Department received assistance from firefighters from Masonville, Sidney Center, Walton and Sidney Fire Departments, the cause of the fire was accidental and started in the laundry room of the house.
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Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that they have named Mike Kerr as the new Director of Parks. Kerr brings decades of experience in the industry, he will work to ensure that all departments of the organization are functioning well together, and that the facility’s guests and animals are being served to standards set forth by both Animal Adventure and their licensing and accrediting organizations.
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Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center is collaborating with Drive Electric Earth Day to host an Electric Vehicle Show & Earth Fair on April 22, 2022, at Rogers Center in Sherburne, Spokesperson Heather Tehan explains:
(Heather Tehan 4-12-22)
Tehan said that the Friends of Rogers will have several local energy, educational, environmental, and outdoor groups on hand in the Visitor Center as part of the Earth Fair event on April 22nd. Seasonal hours of the Visitor Center are from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will have their home opener tonight against the Bowie BaySox at Mirabito Stadium, Team Managing Director J.B. Bayne told WCDO News that they are excited to have Baseball in Binghamton in April again:
(JB Bayne 4-12-22)
Tickets for tonight’s game can be purchased at BINGRP.Com or at the box office at the stadium prior to the game.
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A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-12-22
The 3rd meeting of the Norwich Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee will be held virtually today at 3:00 PM. Norwich received a $10 Million Dollar award, for projects to upgrade Downtown Norwich, More information is available at (607) 334-1400.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced the results of an audit of the Town of Delhi Highway Department. The Audit claims that Town officials did not accurately maintain employee leave records. Leave balances for the former deputy highway superintendent from 2015 through 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000, the former deputy was arrested in September 2020 and charged with grand larceny.
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Last minute Sponsors who are interested in participating can contact Oakley at 369-4174.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will host its annual Family Flu Clinic this Saturday; Spokesperson Carol Howard said that it is important to get the flu vaccination early this year, as some cases have already been reported in New York State:
(Carol Howard 9-24-18)
The clinic will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday; more information is available at 746-0334.
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52nd Street: the Music of Billy Joel will be performed at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich this Saturday Night. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alecia O’Neill 9-25-18)
Tickets are available at the Theater Box Office or at 336-ARTS or at chenangoarts.org.
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Commerce Chenango announced that the 3rd annual Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run will be held Sunday in the Pharsalia Woods. The Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute yogurt to participants, more information is available at chenangony.org/events.
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The Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour comes to the Broome County Forum in Binghamton tonight at 6:00 PM. Promoter Stu Green explains:
(Stu Green 9-28-18)
Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.
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The Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug dash will be held Saturday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, to raise money for a Bainbridge native fighting cancer, according to organizer Heather Bucalos of Sidney:
(Heather Bucalos 9-28-18)
More information about the event can be found at the Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug Dash Facebook Page.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Kayla Marie Hixon of Sidney Wednesday for criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal sale of marijuana & endangering the welfare of a minor. Hixon was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash of $50,000 bond pending future court action.
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A benefit will be held Saturday for the family of the late Mike Constable of Sidney Center, who died recently from Pancreatic Cancer, Spokesperson Cindy Constable explains:
(Cindy Constable 9-11-18)
The event will run Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Hall, More information is available at 369-7659.
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SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College Piano teacher John Colonna & his Jazz trio will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Jericho Arts Council President Phil Wade comments:
(PHIL WADE 9-28-18)
More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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