P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-3-24
A wintry mix of precipitation is expected today & overnight, with the possibility of some accumulations, are Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 4-3-24)
The National Weather service has a Flood Watch in effect through noon Friday & a Winter Weather Advisory this afternoon through Friday Morning.
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No movement in Albany on the state budget, local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO what issues state leaders are disagreeing & agreeing on:
(Joe Angelino 4-3-24)
The state budget was due to be passed Monday at Midnight, April 1st is the start of the state’s fiscal year.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Christopher Rivera on an outstanding warrant for criminal contempt, Rivera is described as a white male, 5’6″, about 330 pounds with brown hair. Anyone with information on the location of Rivera is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Tips may be submitted to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196.
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Broome County EMS & State Police responded with Kirkwood area First responded for a reported collision of a train & a farming tractor this morning, more information is expected to be released shortly.
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Utica Police are investigating a shooting that ended with 2 dead & one person injured. Officers responded to a reported shooting, the responding officer found a man with a rifle standing over a victim in a driveway, he fired 2 rounds at the officer & escaped into a nearby residence & reportedly took his own life. Utica police said that one shooting victim was taken to an area hospital, another female was found with multiple shots to the head, a 2 year old child was removed from the scene. The investigation is continuing.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-3-24
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Harmon when he failed to complete a traffic stop, after a short chase, Harmon’s motorcycle ended up in a ditch, he tried to flee on foot, but was quickly captured after a brief physical struggle with the arresting officer. Deputies found 3 bags of meth, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, & 8 Separate Traffic Violations. Harmon was arrested a few days before on several drug charges, He was also arrested on January 12th, after he once again fled from officers on a motorcycle following a traffic stop, where he was also charged with possessing illegal drugs. Harmon was arraigned and released following the 1st 2 arrests, this time he was placed in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.
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State Emergency Management officials are urging New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system set to impact the state with heavy snow, rain, sleet, and high wind gusts. Travel will likely be hazardous, for real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit www.511ny.org, for traffic and travel information.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that 16 new recruits took their Oath of Office to begin their journey to becoming Corrections Officers this week. In the coming weeks, they will undergo the intense training needed to ensure the health and safety of all those living and working within the Correctional Facility. Anyone interested in starting a career with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, can call 607-778-3076 to learn more.
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The FDA is warning New Yorkers about a recall of Flour from the Shawnee Milling Company of Oklahoma, they are recalling 5 pound bags of their “Food Club” brand All Purpose Flour. The product comes in a 5 lb., blue paper pack marked Best if Used by 03/07/2025, The flour has been recalled as an equipment breakdown during production could have allowed allergen cross-contact with the flour. FDA officials said that the products should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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