61 year old Phillip Stein of Binghamton pleaded guilty in Broome County Court today, for a Bank robbery at Citizens Bank in Binghamton on March 7th. Stein will spend 1 1/2 to 3 years in prison for 3rd degree attempted Bank Robbery, he will officially be sentenced June 7th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a joint effort by state agencies to crack down on underage drinking throughout the state during the month of April. The New York State Liquor Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, along with local law enforcement agencies, will conduct statewide sweeps of locations holding liquor licenses, including bars, restaurants, liquor stores and grocery stores, looking for fake IDs and retailers who sell alcohol to minors. The DMV charged 892 individuals with possessing fake identifications in 2018.
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In honor of National Volunteer Week April 7th to the 13th, the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties invites residents to nominate a volunteer for the 2019 Extraordinary Volunteer of the Year. The winner will receive a plaque and 2 free Disney Park Hopper Passes!! To submit a nomination, write a brief letter including the Volunteer’s name, where they volunteer in Delaware or Otsego Counties & Why you think they should be chosen. Please email letters to mryberg@unitedwaydo.org Or Mail to United Way of Delaware & Otsego, 31 Maple St., Oneonta, 13820 Nominations must be received by April 19th. The winner will be announced on April 26th.
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The Village Planning Board’s regularly scheduled meeting for tonight Thursday April 4th, 2019 at 6 pm has been canceled. The next meeting will be the May 2nd, 2019 at 6 pm as usual.
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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts revealed that they have withdrawn plans for a 3-day music fest to mark the 50th anniversary of Woodstock 1969 festival held at that site. Officials announced that they will host 3 separate concerts during the days the festival was meant to take place; the decision follows the success of signing acts to perform at a 3 day festival on the same 3 days in August, by original Woodstock Promoter Michael Lang, at Watkins Glen International raceway. Among the Acts signed up for Woodstock 50, Miley Cyrus, The Lumineers, Imagine Dragons, & Halsey.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season gets underway today on the road in new Hampshire, their Home Opener will be Thursday April 11th @ NYSEG Stadium, tickets or more information is available at bingrp.com.
State Police arrested 35 year old Benjamin Snell of Edmeston for 2 counts each of Criminal Contempt & Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 1 count of Unlawful Imprisonment. Troopers responded to a domestic dispute in the town of Norwich where a victim reported that Snell got into an argument with the victim in the town of Edmeston & while inside a vehicle, he committed several traffic offenses and would not let the victim out of the vehicle, with 2 children in the vehicle. Troopers also learned that there is an Order of Protection for Snell to stay away from the victim; he was arraigned in the town of Norwich Court where he was remanded to Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $5,000 property bond.
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State Police arrested 37 year old Christina Porter of Oneonta for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Driving While Impaired by Drugs, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers were dispatched to a 2-car accident on State Highway 23 in Oneonta, where 1 vehicle left the scene. Trooper learned that Porter was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash then had a taxi pick her up down the road. Troopers caught up with the taxi, Porter was arrested and was also found to be in possession of cocaine. Porter was issued appearance tickets to respond to the town of Oneonta Court on April 9th.
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State Police arrested 35 year old Benjamin Bishop of Otselic for Criminal Contempt, Endangering the welfare of a Child, Menacing, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the town of Otselic, where Bishop arrived at the residence and began a verbal argument & allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and damaged a wooden stand, all in the presence of a child. Bishop left the scene, Troopers located Bishop in Smyrna. He was arrested and arraigned in the town of Smyrna court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
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The Annual Meeting of “Destination Oneonta” will be held today in Oneonta. The meeting will begin at 5:30 at Stella Luna Restaurant on Market Street in Oneonta. More information is available at destinationoneonta.com.
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