Broome County Sheriff’s Department reported that a sergeant on patrol observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Glenwood Road, a traffic stop was attempted, the operator refused to comply.  A pursuit went onto Airport Road, through Binghamton, onto State Route 7 & to I-88.   Deputies said that the operator, 25 year old Paul Frost of Johnson City continued after the vehicle caught fire, Deputies and State Troopers attempted to contain the vehicle and Frost swerved into the Sergeant’s patrol car, lost control and struck the concrete center barrier near exit 2. Frost was charged with Criminal Mischief, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, plus 31 other traffic violations, frost’s occupants were released.  Frost was processed & faces court action shortly.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Medical Neighborhood Campaign is $20,000 closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a commitment by Norwich Pharmaceuticals of North Norwich.  The company currently employs approximately 300 people, the fundraising efforts will aid future expansion plans for the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.

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The Deposit Police Department is looking for Robert Kinzer on an outstanding warrant, he was last known to frequent the Church Street area in the Village of Deposit, he described as black male, 5’8″ tall with brown hair & brown eyes, he is wanted on charges of Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, aggravated Family Offense, Menacing, Obstruction Of Breathing  & Unlawful Imprisonment, anyone with information can report it to the Deposit Police department through their Facebook page or by calling 467-2115. A Deposit Police Officer confronted and approached Kinzer Wednesday, Kinzer fled on foot into a wooded area.

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State lawmakers are looking to get every person counted in the state, by the US Census this year, assembly Speaker Carl Heastie comments:

(Heastie 1-10-20)

Those interested in becoming a census taker can contact go online to 2020census.gov.

Governor Cuomo has reportedly backed off a bit on his controversial Bail Reform Law, where people are being released on appearance tickets, instead of being remanded to jail, for a number of violent offences, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:

(Crouch 1-10-20)

State Senator Jim Seward also comments:

(Seward 1-10-20)

Many violent offenses & sexual offenses were on the bail reform law, hundreds of people were released from prisons around the state for such offenses,  Law Enforcement agencies & District Attorneys are calling for the Governor to rescind this law and start discuss related reforms to the criminal justice system,

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Members of the Governor’s staff are beginning to go around the state to give presentations on the State of the State Address; Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul delivers the Address at the Agriculture Development Center at 840 Front Street Binghamton, at 3:00 PM today.

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The Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for induction this year, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 1-10-20)

This year’s induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament on Saturday with a reception at 5:00 PM in the Jr/Sr. High School Auditorium, followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School Gym.

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The Class of 2020 will be inducted into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame during the 58th annual event in May, spokesman Greg Davie told WCDO news who will be inducted:

(Greg Davie 1-10-20)

The Induction ceremony will be held on Saturday May 23rd at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.

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Governor Cuomo directed the State Department of Health to begin enhanced monitoring of hospitals through the Health Emergency Response Data System to ensure hospitals have the capacity, guidance and resources to combat the recent surge in flu hospitalizations.    The latest flu report shows another sharp increase, Last week 1,964 New Yorkers were hospitalized, up 34% percent from the previous week & 10,085 laboratory-confirmed flu cases were reported to the State Department of Health, a 9% increase from the week prior. 

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The Dunderberg Gallery will present Butternut Valley area artists to a closing reception with music by John Colonna will be held on Saturday From 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the g Gallery at 118 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville.  More information is available at 783-2010.