P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-20-25
41 year old Christopher Davis of Oneonta, pleaded guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in Delaware County Court Monday. Davis engaged in sexual conduct against a child less than 13 years old for almost 8 years, starting while the child was only 7 years old and continuing until she turned 13, between 2012 and 2018. The case was scheduled for a two-week jury trial slated to begin Monday, Davis admitted Friday to the charges, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, without bail, pending his sentencing on July 15th, Davis is expected to serve 10-12 years in State Prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision, he will be required to register as a sex offender & a full stay away order of protection will be issued on behalf of the victim until 2065.
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State Police announced this afternoon that missing teen Damian Mazza-Siragusa was found safe by Endicott Police today & he was checked out at a local hospital. The 17 year old was reported missing after leaving Deposit late Saturday Afternoon.
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State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April. the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, Locally, Chenango County Had 3.0%, Delaware County 3.4% and Otsego County 3.5% unemployment rates in April.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce had their Re-brand Launch Party at SUNY Delhi Monday, President Ray Pucci said that the new brand is the “Delaware County Business Alliance”:
(Ray Pucci 5-20-25)
Pucci said that the organization will still act as an advocate for area businesses, and will offer the same programs as before. Their office will remain on Main Street in Delhi & for the time being the website will be at delawarecounty.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-20-25
State Police announced the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket” campaign officially kicked off Monday and runs through June 1. During this time, Police will have more patrols, conduct more traffic stops, and will maintain a zero tolerance policy for unbuckled drivers and passengers. Seat belts reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash by 20%, an average of 200 New Yorkers die each year due to not buckling up.
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The Town of Sidney is seeking input from residents with their 2nd meeting be tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney Town Offices at 44 Grand Street.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob’s Diner, members & directors are urged to attend, as this is the last meeting before the General Clinton Canoe regatta this weekend.
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