State Police in Oneonta are currently looking for 16 year old Alyssa Jones of Oneonta, she was last seen on Friday July 28th at about 10:00 PM at the Bunga Wiz Festival in Laurens. She is described as a black female who is 5′ 01″ with a muscular build. She was last seen wearing pink shorts, a gray tank top and flip flops. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at (607) 432-3211.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dominic Centonze of Roseboom for allegedly make recordings through a 2-way mirror. Officer conducted a search Centonze’s home last Week and found the mirror along with recording equipment and several computers. Centonze was arraigned on 4 counts of unlawful surveillance and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond, pending court action on Wednesday
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Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan admitted Sunday he has drinking problem, he revealed that received treatment for his alcohol addiction, which he blamed on the pressures of his job. Flanagan said that he would remain in the senate, but did not address speculation that he may seek the Republican Party nomination in the race for Governor in 2018.
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More people are starting to suggest a run at Governor Cuomo for the State’s top job next year. Former Republican candidate Carl Palladino of Buffalo is expected to give it another shot, after losing badly to Cuomo once before. Actress Cynthia Nixon is expected to announce shortly that she is considering a run for the Democratic Party nomination in 2018, against Cuomo. Former State Senator Terry Gipson is also expected to announce challenge Cuomo next year, which is criticized by many in the Democratic Party as abandoning the Liberal base.
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20 years after the last serious discussion of a state Constitutional Convention, the talk is rising again to hold a convention in 2019. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch commented about the prospect of a Constitutional Convention:
(Crouch 8-7-17)
A constitutional Convention last occurred in 1967, where state voters rejected recommendations from the convention.
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U.S Senator Charles Schumer said that he will fight proposed cuts from the Trump Administration for small airport routine maintenance, upgrades & expansions. Schumer said that the small airports are vital to the economies of the areas they serve, Schumer said that cuts would be reckless, wrong headed & would be a safety concern.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced a “First Friday Meet & Greet Breakfast”, which will be held in Sidney on September 1. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Club at 104 River Street, registration is available at delawarecounty.org.
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Governor Cuomo announced more than $4 million has been awarded for 11 agricultural water quality conservation projects, benefiting 16 farms in the Southern Tier. The funding allows farmers to address water quality challenges in priority watersheds while increasing productivity, reduce erosion, and limit the amount of harmful sediments and other deposits in New York’s waterways.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding of Norwich, for 1st degree Murder, in connection with the murder of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor on July 30th. He was arraigned in Chenango County Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail pending further court proceedings today at 11:00 am. Last week, police arrested James Brower in connection with the same case. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office assisted with this investigation. The investigation into the murder of Jacelyn O’Connor is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police in Norwich at (607) 334-3296.
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A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Davenport. 2 dogs were exposed to the diseased raccoon when they cornered and killed the animal. The dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations and each received a rabies booster. 2 people were also exposed and are receiving rabies post exposure treatment. This is the 3RD animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2017. Public Health recommends that pet owners take advantage of the free remaining rabies clinics in Delaware County, on August 9th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Franklin Fire Hall, August 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Fire Hall, an October Rabies Clinic will b held in Delhi; the date and time will be announced soon.
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State DEC officials reported that missing hiker Wayne Lamicela of Arkville was found alive. State Forest Rangers reported that on Saturday, at around 1 p.m., a caretaker for private property located Lamicela, in a wooded area, Lamicela was barefoot but still mobile and able to walk on his own power. Lamicela was transported to the Margaretville Community Hospital for further evaluation.
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The State Department of Transportation announced that two lanes eastbound, and one lane westbound on State Route 17 between Exit 62 Nichols and Exit 63 Lounsberry reopened Friday afternoon. Starting today, one lane in each direction will remain open as crews continue to repair damage caused by a late July flash flood. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.