P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-8-25

State Police responded to a fatal incident Thursday night at 1086 Castle Creek Road in the Town of Chenango. Troopers responded for a report of a stabbing, the initial investigation revealed that 50-year-old Harry Swan of Chenango, was involved in a physical altercation with 48-year-old Jeffrey Ryan of Binghamton. Ryan drove to the Swan’s residence, where a confrontation ensued outside the home, with Ryan allegedly stabbing Swan, who went back inside the residence retrieved a knife and stabbed Ryan. Swan was pronounced deceased at the scene, Ryan was transported to Wilson Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is continuing.

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47 year old Richard Foster of Walton was indicted in Delaware County Court from 2 related assaults that in Walton. The indictment alleges that on August 1st, Foster assaulted 2 individuals in a parking lot, he was charged with 1st degree Assault, on Count 2 also for 1st degree Assault, Foster allegedly intended to disfigure another person, the last count charges Foster fro 3rd Degree Assault against a 2nd female individual who was attempting to intervene and stop Foster from continuing the attack. Foster is currently incarcerated at the Delaware County Jail on $15,000 cash or $25,0000 bond bail awaiting the arraignment on the indictment.

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The Chenango County Planning Department is asking for County Residents to fill out a survey regarding hazards that they have experienced on their properties,

Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 8-8-25)

Butler said that the survey can be accessed from their Facebook page or Website, there is also a QR code at either site, for easy access for smart phone users.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced a targeted enforcement initiative focusing on illegal ATV, UTV and motorcycle use, after they received reports of All-Terrain Vehicles and motorcycles being operated illegally on public roadways, but on railroad tracks, railroad rights-of- way and on private property without permission. Captain Ben Harding addressed the issue at a Press Conference this morning:

(Captain Ben Harding 8-8-25)

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has released a guide on lawful use and operation of these vehicles, they can be accessed at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a copy is also posted on the WCDO Facebook page.

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The state’s Financial Plan shows a growing budget deficit with 3-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as predicted similar to the Financial Crisis of 2009, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Higher spending growth in school aid and Medicaid has driven overall state spending growth, and the State Budget was released prior to the federal budget, which called for deep cuts to federal funding and changes to eligibility for safety net programs. The full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-8-25

City of Oneonta is asking residents to sign up for Flashvote. A monthly survey will be located at flashvote.com/oneontany, officials said that it will only take about a minute to complete, those who sign up will get a survey every few months and you’ll get to see full survey results within 48 hours, plus all feedback is anonymous.

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Commerce Chenango is holding a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Weiler Park on Borden Avenue. More information available at 607-334-1400 or by going to commercechenango.com.

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The Cullman Child Development Center will have the final program of the Summer Educational Series tomorrow Saturday in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 8-8-25)

The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney.

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