Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to County Highway 47 in the Town of Tompkins for a report of a hit and run accident, where a telephone and electric utility pole had been struck & was obstructing traffic. Deputies located the involved vehicle and then vehicle’s impaired driver, 30 year old Adam Buteau of Deposit, walking 3 miles from the scene. Investigators accuse Buteau of driving the flatbed off the roadway, severing the utility pole & fleeing the scene. Buteau was charged DWI, failure to keep right and leaving the scene of a property damage automobile accident; he was arraigned in Town of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1500 cash bail pending further court action.
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The City of Oneonta department of Public Service announced that they would continue to flush water mains on the intermediate service today through Friday. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color or pressure, it is not a cause for alarm, and more information is available at 432-2100.
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Otsego county officials announced that a free rabies clinic would be held today in Morris. The clinic will be held at the Morris fire department form 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold another free rabies clinic today in Deposit. The Clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Deposit Town Clerk Building at 3 Elm Street.
(Magee 3-9-16)
Magee said that both houses will send their proposed budgets out fro printing on Friday, conference committees should get started negotiating next week & the budget should be completed by the April 1st deadline again this year.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a consumer alert today for National Consumer Protection Week, reminding New Yorkers to protect themselves against recurring government “imposter” phone scams. These scams often target seniors, students, and first-generation Americans. Recent scams include callers posing as a representative from the Attorney General’s office, the IRS, or as officers of the court regarding alleged missed Jury Duty & the threat of arrest or other penalties. Schneiderman said that New Yorkers should also report instances of fraud to ag.ny.gov or 1-800-771-7755.
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The New York State Senate today passed a resolution honoring Mike Piazza for his impending induction into the National Baseball Hall of fame this summer. Piazza will be inducted with a New York Mets cap on his plaque, for his 7 1/2 years as a member of the team, which won the National League championship in 2000. Piazza spent part of Tuesday at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum at Cooperstown before visiting the state Capital today. A copy of the resolution can be found at nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraise will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
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The Binghamton Zoo will be open for the next two weekends on March 12th, 13th, and the 19th and 20th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Visitors will be able to tour the zoo for half price admission on those days, The Binghamton Zoo is located at 60 Morgan Road in Binghamton, more information is available at 724-5461 or rossparkzoo.com.
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The “YES LEADS” program will hold a joint Heroin Awareness Night between Afton and Bainbridge-Guilford High Schools at the BG District today. The program will feature State Senator Fred Akshar, State Police, Chenango County Sheriff, Chenango County District Attorney, Chenango County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Southern Tier AIDS Program & Recovering Addicts, The event is today starting with a free pizza dinner at 5:30, & the program begins at 6:00 PM.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting the nominations for Citizen of the Years & Business of the Years through tomorrow. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor comments:
(Steph Taylor 3-10-16)
More information is available at the newly revamped website, Sidney chamber.org or by calling 561-2642
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Governor Cuomo announced that $2.4 million has been distributed to 100 organizations that provide employment services to individuals with disabilities via the New York State Employment Services System. This funding is part of the Governor’s Employment First Initiative to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, decrease the poverty rate of those with disabilities; and encourage businesses to establish formal policies to hire people with disabilities.
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The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will offer the Leadership Otsego program, which is accepting applications for the class of 2016. Leadership Otsego is a program that kicks off in April and engages emerging and existing leaders in a 6-month program that sharpens leadership skills. An informational session will be held today at 6:00 PM at Roots Brewing Company on Main Street, Oneonta. More information is available at 432-4500
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