P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-10-26
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Gerald Schmitt of Norwich following an investigation into a stolen trailer and snowmobiles from the Town of Norwich. Schmitt was charged with Criminal possession of stolen property, tampering with physical evidence & Conspiracy, after 2 stolen snowmobiles were found on Schmitt’s property. Schmitt was released on appearance tickets in accordance with New York State Bail Reform and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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State lawmakers have 3 weeks to get a state budget passed for the next fiscal year, local assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that he will likely vote no on the budget:
(Angelino 3-10-26)
The Governor’s Budget proposal totaled 260 Billion Dollars, that number will likely increase once both houses of the legislature come up with their final proposals.
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The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified Binghamton man this past weekend. On March 7, Binghamton Police responded to the report of a man in the road blocking a Broome County Transit bus, he eventually climbed onto the front of the bus, resisted arrest, was taken to Binghamton General Hospital for a health evaluation, & was discharged the following day& was taken to Binghamton Police Headquarters, he experienced a medical emergency, officers administered 1st aid until EMT’s took him to Wilson Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Attorney General or the Binghamton Police at 607-772-7080.
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Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing water mains beginning tomorrow, March 11th starting at 9am to 4pm everyday until completed. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary occurrence and is not a cause for alarm. See attached frequently asked questions. For additional questions, please call the Department at (607) 432-2100 or go to nixle.com through the City’s Facebook page.
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The State DEC & local fire departments remind area residents that the annual burn ban will will take effect March 16th, and will run through May 14th this year. During the Burn Ban, people will not be allowed to have large open fires and the burning of leaves, brush, cardboard are prohibited. The use of fire pits with fireguards, small cooking fires, charcoal and propane gas grills are allowed. The Burn Ban exists due to the high risk of wildfires & grass fires that can occur during the early spring and spread rapidly due to the drier than normal conditions.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-10-26
State Police arrested Steven Vitalo of Cold Brook for grand larceny, insurance fraud and other similar offenses. Vitalo owns a company called Central Plumbing & Drains in Herkimer County, The Otsego County District Attorney’s Office accuses Vitalo of defrauding multiple clients throughout the county, Anyone who believes they were a victim of fraud can call the State Department of Financial Services hotline at 1-888-930-6565.
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RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation, comes to the Forum in Binghamton starting tonight, the international Irish dance phenomenon has been witnessed by an estimated 30 million people worldwide, Murphy Fauci of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Murphy Fauci 3-10-26)
Riverdance 30 will visit 67 American cities on the current tour through June, tickets are on sale online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office.
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