Governor Cuomo today announced that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs from today through Friday, November 1st. Motorists can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols, Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
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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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