P.M. NEWS Thursday 10-30-25
US Senators Schumer & Gillibrand called on the Trump administration today to allow the SNAP program money to be released to needy Americans, including 3 million New Yorkers, Gillibrand commented this morning about SNAP & the Affordable Care Act tax incentives being taken away:
(Gillibrand 10-30-25)
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 temporarily expanded and enhanced the Premium Tax Credit, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended these enhancements through the end of 2025, Congress must act on that quickly in order for the Tax Credit to be available in 20-26.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $135 million was made available to help communities across the State affordably undertake critical water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. Locally, the City of Oneonta will receive $5.3 million in federal grant and low-cost financing for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant.
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Election Day is right around the corner & voters will be deciding on important races around the Tri-County Region, Oneonta will have a new Mayor as Mark Drnek is not seeking re-election, Republican Luisa Montanti is running for Mayor:
(Luisa Montanti 10-30-25)
Democrat Dan Butterman is running for Mayor, he said that there are 3 main areas of concern to deal with in Oneonta:
(Dan Butterman 10-30-25)
WCDO urges eligible voters to go to the polls on Tuesday November 4th.
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40 year old Joseph Brady of Binghamton was convicted in Broome County Court of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he entered his plea of guilty Wednesday in Broome County Court in exchange for an 8 year sentence in State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. Brady was arrested on June 9, by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit following an investigation, Sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2026, in Broome County Court.
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The Sidney American Legion announced that they will hold their annual Halloween Kids Party tomorrow at their facilities on Union Street, Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 10-31-25)
There will be snacks, a costume contest & they hope to make this an annual event.
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A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-30-25
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecast to bring widespread rain and gusty winds into Friday for parts of the Southern Tier, Western New York, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions. Agency Preparations are underway for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the State DOT, DEC, the State Police and the utility companies, For real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit 511ny.org, For safety tips, go to dhses.ny.gov/safety.
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Broadway in Binghamton begins their New Season of shows at the Forum Theatre tonight & tomorrow night with “Tina-The Tina Turner Musical”, Spokesperson Murphy Fauci explains:
(Murphy Fauci 6-17-25)
Tickets may still be available at broadwayinbinghamton.com or through Ticketmaster.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will participate with the Shop with a Sheriff event will take place on Saturday, December 6, in Norwich. Sheriff’s Deputies will take approximately 30 children from across Chenango County shopping for gifts for themselves and their families. Each child will be provided with $200 to spend, Children are selected for participation by officials from each school district in Chenango County. For more information, call 607-337-1705, or stop by 279 County Road 46 Norwich.
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