Significant snowfall will hit the region this weekend, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-16-19)

Townsend said that 12 to 20 inches of snow will likely arrive in this storm.

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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that a murder indictment was unsealed Friday against 24 year old Akeem Daniels, who is accused of shooting 27-year-old Daequan Dickerson on September 16th in a drive-by shooting in Binghamton.  Daniels pleaded not guilty to 2nd degree Murder & criminal possession of a weapon, he is being held pending future court action.

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The State labor Department announced that the state’s Private Sector Job Count rose to an all-time high of 8,243,000.   The statewide unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9% in December, the lowest level on record since statistics were recorded in 1976.

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The Village of New Berlin has scheduled a seminar of January 25th at 10:00 AM, regarding an issue with particles in the water.  New Berlin mayor Terry Potter explains:

(Terry Potter 1-18-19)

The meeting will be held in the New Berlin Village Hall & will be open to the public.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of an altercation at a restaurant parking lot in the Town of Chenango, where 2 people met for a transaction of an item listed in a classified ad.  The buyer allegedly used a fake $100 bill for the purchase, an argument ensued, the buyer allegedly pushed the victim to the ground and attempted to drive away with the property, the victim was dragged by the car for a short distance.  Deputies later arrested 27 year old Christopher Warren of Binghamton for robbery, criminal mischief, criminal possession of stolen property among several felony charges; he faces court action at a later date.

Governor Cuomo directed state agencies to provide support for federal workers impacted by the federal government shutdown, which is the longest in U.S. history. The Governor called for the State Labor Department to provide increased support to workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits and the State’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to help those working without pay apply for and obtain public assistance benefits.   The Governor has also directed the Department of Labor to work with the federal unions to make sure their members are made aware of these benefits.  More information about temporary or part-time job opportunities is available at 1-888-469-7365, or labor.ny.gov.

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Governor Cuomo announced the Green New Deal, this week, to put New York State on a path to economy-wide carbon neutrality: 

(Cuomo 1-18-19)

During Governor Cuomo’s first two terms, New York banned fracking of natural gas, committed to phasing out coal power by 2020, mandated 50% renewable power by 2030, solar has increased nearly 1,500% and offshore wind is poised to transform the State’s electricity supply to be cleaner and more sustainable.

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Oneonta City officials remind vehicle owners that with the snowy forecast, motorists must remember that there is no parking on city streets after 2 1/2” of snow.  The City of Oneonta Code Enforcement Office would like to remind property owners that snow and ice shall be removed from the sidewalk in front of their property by 9:00 am each day, if ice cannot be removed from the sidewalk, and then it will be permissible to be treated with ice melt, sand or other similar materials.

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State Senator Jen Metzger of the 42nd District, announced her Senate committee assignments. Metzger will be chairing the Senate Agriculture Committee; she will serve on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, and Local Government Committees.   Metzger represents the 42nd Senate District, she replaced John Bonacic, who served in State Government for many decades & has retired.

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