P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-13-23

Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Announced that they have extended their “100 For Hope” raffle, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 11-13-24)

More information is available by calling Hospice during normal business hours at 607-334-3556.

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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced that the proposed 2024 County Budget was passed by the County Legislature during a meeting Thursday, The budget calls for a reduction in property taxes, money for paving projects & renovations at Binghamton Airport, Grippen Park.

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State Police at Norwich are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in a surveillance video. On October 31, shortly after 11:00 A.M., Troopers were dispatched by Chenango County 911 to a report of a person a number of stealing items from the Norwich Walmart & then hiding behind a dumpster to elude employees. The suspect was wearing camouflage, black shoes, a black backpack and a black baseball cap. The suspect appears to have bright red hair and with facial hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York State Police at (607)561-7400. A picture from the video can be found at the New York State Police Facebook page.

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Commerce Chenango announced that applications are now open for Leadership Chenango, which is a program designed to groom future leaders of Chenango County. For more information, contact Commerce Chenango at (607) 334-1400 or via email at info@chenangony.org. The application is available online at www.commercechenango.com. To be considered for the Class of 2024, completed applications must be submitted no later than 4 pm. on Friday, December 17.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire full time Public Safety Dispatchers. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, and New York State Driver’s License & no Felony Convictions, more information is available on the Chenango County Sheriff’s Website.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-13-23

State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Cetta of Walton, who served with both the United States Marine Corps and the New York Army National Guard is the 2023 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Cetta currently serves as the Walton Town Supervisor and is a firefighter with the Walton Fire Department. Cetta’s military career spanned nearly four decades.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $1.5 million in federal funding will be delivered to law enforcement agencies in his 19th Congressional District, as departments across Upstate New York are struggling to cover a growing law enforcement labor shortage. Locally, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office will receive $500,000 to hire 4 new deputies, the Binghamton Police Department: $250,000 to hire a new officer, & the Norwich Police Department will receive $125,000 to hire a new officer.

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Tickets for HAIRSPRAY, go on sale today at 10AM. This new North American tour, will play January 23 & 24 in Binghamton at the Forum Theatre. To purchase tickets, visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com or visit the Arena Box Office and purchase in person. Learn more about the new touring production at www.hairspraytour.com.

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