A lower level State Appeals Court has affirmed the decision of the State Court of Appeals, where convicted murderer Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin will NOT get a new trial. Ramsaran was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted in Chenango County Court in 2014 of killing his wife, Jennifer. The state Appellate Division Third Department granted Ramsaran a new trial in 2016, The State Court of Appeals reversed that decision earlier this year, the case was returned to the appellate court, they affirmed the Court of Appeals ruling today.
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Governor Cuomo today reminded New York State residents that this Friday, October 13, is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in next month’s general election. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 13 and received by the New York State Board of Elections no later than October 18. New Yorkers can easily apply to register to vote, or change their enrollment information, by using the state’s online voter registration application service on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ website.
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Governor Cuomo is considering calling the legislature back to Albany for a special session, in order to appropriate funds for the communities that experienced flooding damage from Lake Ontario earlier this year. About 45 million dollars was already earmarked for those efforts, but new damage estimates suggest that more than 80 million dollars may be needed.
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Broome Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Tajharay Pugh of Binghamton following a chase from Binghamton into the Town of Fenton. Pugh was charged with Unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, Unlawful possession of marijuana, Resisting arrest, Reckless driving and multiple traffic violations. Deputies reported that Pugh wouldn’t pull over when deputies tried to stop his vehicle on Henry Street in Binghamton Saturday night, he was chased into the town of Fenton where he exited the vehicle and attempted to flea on foot & was tased. Pugh faces court action shortly.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old Danielle Lister of Walton, for 1st degree Identity Theft, 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification. Lister is accused of fraudulently presenting herself as another person, fraudulently opening financial accounts using the victim’s personal identification information and using the victim’s existing financial accounts to obtain goods and services totaling more than $3,000. Lister was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail pending further court proceedings.
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Commerce Chenango annnounced that they are hosting a Job Fair for high school students and job seekers, to explore college and career opportunities. Businesses & college officials interested in participating can register at chenangony.org/jobfair or call (607)334-1400. The Job fair will be held Wednesday, November 8th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Avenue.
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The City of Oneonta today announced a revised Brush & Yard Waste collection schedule. The Department of Public Service will conduct curbside residential brush pickup in Wards 1-4 the week of October 16th and Wards 5-8, the week of October 23rd alternating each week through November. Officials ask city residents to place brush and yard waste at the curb by 7:00am on Monday of your scheduled week.
On Friday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators assisted State Parole Officers and Delaware County Probation Officers with the search of a residence in the Village of Delhi. Officers found 24 year old Harry Ramirez of Delhi, in possession of a quantity of cocaine and narcotics packaging material, as well as $3250 in cash he was taken into custody by Parole Officers and remanded to the Delaware County Jail as a Parole Violator. On Tuesday, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Ramirez at the Jail and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Ramirez was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail with no bail. Additional charges are expected at a later time, pending laboratory analysis of the substances seized.