P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23
36 year old Jason Gerhard of Montrose Pennsylvania was found guilty in Broome County Court today for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. State Police responded to a home on Patch Road in the Town of Chenango last February, where Gerhard entered a residence without permission, he was in possession of an illegal handgun & was arrested, at that time, Gerhard was on probation for illegal possession of a .38 caliber revolver. Gerhard could spend 3½ to 7 years in State prison when he is sentenced on April 20th.
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association announced that this year’s President is Sheriff Craig Apple of Albany County, he is the 4th term Sheriff of Albany County. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was named 1st Vice President of the New York State sheriff’s Association.
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The Endicott Police Department arrested 44 year old David Scanlin for 3rd degree burglary, Grand Larceny and & 3rd degree Arson. Back on January 11th, Scanlin is accused of setting fire to a vehicle parked at J&K Auto Clinic, later that day, Scanlin is accused of stealing a vehicle on the lot at Tank’s Auto Sales. Scanlin was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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The latest Sienna College poll shows that New York Voters approve of the job Kathy Hochul is doing as Governor 56-36%, her best marks since taking over as Governor. 6 of Hochul’s State of the State proposals have overwhelming support, but her proposal to allow SUNY to increase tuition is strongly opposed. In the same Poll, Voters Say that Long Island Republican Congressman George Santos should Resign from Congress, following a string of lies told on the campaign trail. About 2/3rd of Democrats, 59% of independents and a about half of Republicans polled said that Santos should resign, only 17% said he shouldn’t resign.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23
State Attorney General Letitia James has requested records relating to a New Year’s incident where a Binghamton Police Officer was taped kneeling on the neck of Hamail Waddell, who filed a complaint against the officer. Binghamton Police said that the officer is on desk duty, following protests outside the Police station, anyone with video of the incident is asked to turn it over to Binghamton Police investigators by calling 607-772-7089.
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State Police today announced the results of a January 17th speed enforcement initiative along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20. State Police and local law enforcement agencies stepped up patrols during the morning and evening drive times. 25 Troopers from various Troops issued a total of 178 citations and gave 41 warnings. 104 of the citations issued were for speed.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of up to $7.5 million for state-certified providers and other treatment programs to establish low threshold services to address opioid addiction. The funding will provide up to $500,000 for 15 programs statewide to offer low threshold services, certified treatment providers, clinics by the state Office of Mental Health, hospitals, and harm reduction programs are eligible to apply for the funding.
Bassett Medical Center announced today that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes hospitals that meet exacting standards to support critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients, currently, strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.