P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-12-23
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar declared a state of emergency Thursday after reports that New York City may try to relocate large groups of people to Upstate counties. The state of emergency was enacted due to the extremely limited amount of housing currently available in the County. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced that they will promptly deal with any busses that may head to Broome County
(Sheriff Akshar 5-12-23)
Similar States of Emergency were issued in Rockland & Orange County, with more to follow, 1 bus of migrants was sent to a hotel in Newburgh from New York City, The Broome County State of Emergency and associated emergency orders can be viewed at gobroomecounty.com.
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School district Budget Votes will be held on Tuesday across the state, Unatego District Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about their budget proposal:
(Dave Richards 5-12-23)
Richards said that there are also 2 propositions regarding transportation for district students based on their distance from school, another regarding an Energy Performance Contract. Voting will be from 12:00 noon until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Unatego District Office.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 people following a complaint from the Family Dollar in Unadilla. 22 year old Brian Mahar of Worcester was charged with criminal possession of methamphetamines & criminal possession of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing Methamphetamine and fentanyl. The Sheriff’s Office also arrested 46 year old Mandy Keator of Otego for Criminal Possession Methamphetamine & Petty Larceny, Keator allegedly possessed Methamphetamine, both are being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending court action.
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State Lawmakers wrapped up passing the state budget several weeks late this year, area Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO what he thought of the budget and how bail reform was changed:
(Angelino 5-12-23)
Sticking points throughout the lengthy & late budget negotiations were the Governor’s housing agenda & the bail reform issue.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 73 year old Robert Orlando of Hartwick for Criminal Sexual Act, Dissemination of indecent material or a minor, Obscenity & Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Orlando is accused of having sexual contact with a minor, that he met online. Orlando allegedly sent inappropriate messages and photographs to the minor and received the same content from the minor. Orlando traveled to Utica where he picked up the minor and returned to his residence in the Town of Hartwick where sexual activity occurred. Investigators from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant of the defendant’s residence where evidence was secured and he was taken in to custody, he was processed at the Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-12-23
Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 44 year old Dana Britton of Delhi, was re-sentenced to jail after violating his probation supervision. Britton admitted to using illegal drugs while on probation, The Probation Department recommended that he be sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, Britton refused to engage in treatment, his probation was revoked & he was sentenced him to 22 months in jail at the Delaware County Correctional Facility.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a walking tour of the site of the Former Roundhouse on Saturday, at 4:00 pm, Society Executive Director Marcela Micucci explains:
(Marcela Micucci 5-12-23)
The tour will be down Roundhouse Road, parallel to the railroad tracks and nearby the former location of the D&H Roundhouse, one of the world’s largest, the tour leaves at 4:00 pm from the D&H Roundhouse Historic Marker at the corner of Fonda Avenue and Roundhouse Road.
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The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue Today or Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for items such as computers monitors or keyboards, TV’s, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Console Televisions as well as Metal and non-Freon appliances plus Tires without rims & Freon containing appliances like refrigerators, freezers & air conditioners, more information is available at 561-2329.
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The Chenango Arts Council will feature an exhibit from a local man, starting today in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-12-23)
The Gallery is located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, more information about this & other events is available at (607) 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
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