P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-14-22
The Body of 76-year-old James Andrews of Binghamton has been found in Silver Lake Township, Pennsylvania, his body was discovered on April 8 by members of the Binghamton Police Department, FBI Albany and the FBI. Andrews was reported missing to Binghamton Police in August 2019, His death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators said the owners of the property where Andrews was discovered have cooperated with authorities and did not have knowledge that Andrew’s remains were at their property. Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton detectives at 607-772-7080.
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The Sidney Arbor Day Celebration will return as a full scale event this year on Friday, April 29th at Keith Clark Park, Organizer Lorrie Roach explains:
(Lorrie Roach 4-14-22)
The event will begin at 10:00 AM on the 29th, Roach said that about 60 Free tree seedlings will be available for anyone who wants one.
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State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in the State increased over the month by 27,500 to 7.9 Million in March. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.9% to 4.6% in March.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Joseph Martino for allegedly unlawfully entering a Conklin business on April 12th. Martino was charged with burglary and criminal mischief and faces court action shortly.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dallas Tong on an outstanding warrant and is asking residents for assistance. Police describe Tong a white male, 6’ 9” tall, about 190 pounds with blue eyes and Blonde hair, he is wanted on a warrant for Burglary & Criminal Mischief, Tips can be called in to 607-778-1196 or submitted electronically at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 4-14-22
As part of the State Budget passed last weekend, there were some changes to the controversial Bail Reform Legislation passed 2 years ago during the Cuomo Administration. Current Assemblyman & Former Norwich police Chief Joe Angelino told WCDO News that these updates will do very little to change the current atmosphere:
(Angelino 4-12-22)
Angelino advocates for allowing local judges to make the bail decisions on a case by case basis, like they did before the Bail Reform legislation was enacted.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is holding its 3rd Friday Business & Breakfast event Friday in Hamden, Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that Katie McDonald Blaine of GetThere New York will discuss new programs that may further help get Delaware County Workers to & from their Jobs:
(Ray Pucci 4-14-22)
The event will begin at 8:30 AM at the Hamden Inn, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
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The American Red Cross is holding 2 local Blood Drives today. The Franklin Fire Department at 351 Main Street will host a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. A Blood Drive will also be held in Cooperstown at the Bassett Hall at 1 Atwell Road from 12:30 to 6:30 PM. Donors can make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the retirement of his Undersheriff Timothy Buckley, effective May 21nd. Sergeant Kim Smith, a 25-year member of the Sheriff’s Office, will be appointed the next Undersheriff of Delaware County. Undersheriff Buckley initiated his Law Enforcement Career in 1996 working for various municipal Police Departments in Delaware and Chenango Counties.
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