60-year-old Robert Doyle of Windsor was arrested on a variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at 118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action shortly.
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State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other charges. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police Department. He was arrested and processed then released to Oneonta Police.
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State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are present. Flu activity in the state peaked during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than 9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric influenza-associated deaths.
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The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th. More information is available at 561-2329.
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The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at jerichoarts.com.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant in Greene. The Chamber will honor McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s’ Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
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The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at 967-3781.
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Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM & 1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
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The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout the day. Copes Corners Park is located at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
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The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
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