P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-1-25
Volunteers are needed for this year’s Gus Macker Basketball tournament in Norwich July 12th & 13th, organizer Tom Revoir explains:
(Tom Revoir 7-1-25)
Those interested in Volunteering can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622, or stop in to sign up in Downtown Norwich.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds New Yorkers to check to see if the state has any of their money, from utility deposits, trust funds, old bank accounts, uncashed checks or unused gift cards. In January, the Office began mailing checks for newly reported accounts of $250 or less to eligible individuals, plus staff members from the State Comptroller’s office attend community events across the state to provide assistance with the search process. New Yorkers can also call 1-800-221-9311 or go to osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds.
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Chenango Memorial Hospital announced that area students will have an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through their “Career Days camp”, The program is a two-day, hands-on career exploration program for students entering grades 8 through 12. This year’s Career Days camp will take place Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. The program is free of charge, but space is limited. Interested students must submit an application and a short essay by Friday, July 18 to be considered. For more information or to request an application, call (607) 337-4151.
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NYSEG has filed a proposal with the state that could increase rates for customers, as the company claims that they are working to replace again infrastructure. The “Powering New York,” proposal will be reviewed by the state Department of Public Services. Also, Governor Hochul is demanding the Department of Public Service scrutinize the proposed rate hikes following complaints from consumers regarding escalating rates again this year.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-1-25
43 year old Jamie Viviano of Binghamton, was sentenced in Broome County Court last week to 6 years in State prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for 2nd degree Burglary, he also received an additional sentence of 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison on a separate charge of 3rd degree Burglary, The charges are from 2 incidents, Last August, Viviano stole coins from a washing machine dispenser, he returned in December & stole quarters from the same dispenser, however, Viviano brandished a knife and threatened a worker, escalating the severity of the offense and subsequent penalty.
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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Cooperstown from 12 pm. – 5 pm., Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, PO Box 850, Schedule appointments at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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