P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-27-22
State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to target impaired and reckless drivers during the Halloween weekend. State Police also will target the illegal sale of alcohol to minors through underage drinker enforcement details statewide during the five-day period. This special enforcement period begins Friday, October 28, 2022, runs through Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received a 911 call regarding a disabled vehicle blocking a portion of the roadway located on Case Hill Road in the Town of Franklin on Ocotber 18th. Deputies interviewed the driver of the vehicle, 52 year of Terri Nocela of Downsville, she was charged with DWI, Felony DWI, Operation of a motor vehicle with a BAC greater than .08%, Operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device, along with other lesser charges, Nocela was arraigned & was released on her own recognizance, she was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report stated that it was the 2nd straight quarter that year-over-year growth did not keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City, although 52 out of 57 counties experienced growth in collections.
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The Otsego County Health Department reported that a skunk from the town of Springfield tested positive for rabies Tuesday. Health Department officials said that 1 unvaccinated dog was exposed & was euthanized, 3 people are undergoing post exposure treatment. More information about rabies is available at the health department website at otsegocounty.com, or by calling 547-4230.
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Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Election Protection Hotline will available for the upcoming November 8th election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs from this Saturday, through Sunday, November 6th. The hotline will be (866) 390-2992.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $32 million was awarded to 1,032 organizations including state community regrant partners, arts partnerships, and arts organizations throughout the State. These New York State Council on the Arts grants will increase access to vital arts funding in local communities and will provide critical support to organizations still in recovery. The full list of recepients can be found at nysca.org.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-27-22
30 year old David Brunell was found guilty of 3rd degree robbery, in Chenango County Court this week. Brunell was accused of robbing a Norwich Pharmacy, he was sent to the Chenango County jail & he will be sentenced on December 19.
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Oneonta Police Department responded to the Townhouse Motor Inn Saturday for the report of a man sleeping in the stolen motor vehicle. 39-year-old Terrence Mewborn of Binghamton, was found to be in possession of the stolen car, a loaded handgun and a variety of illegal drugs, he is also accused of obstructing the police investigation, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, Criminal Possession of a weapon, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Mewborn was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50,000 cash or $500,000 bond.
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The New Bivalent COVID-19 BOOSTER Vaccines are available to anyone 12 and older. The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a variety of Bivalent BOOSTER clinics, one today at the Unadilla Valley School & another at the Afton School on November 3rd. Pre-registration is required on the County Health Department website, for more information call 607-337-1660.
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