State Police announced that 73-year-old Gary Powell of Norwich was found safe Thursday afternoon, driving his vehicle on I-81 in Binghamton. Powell suffers with dementia and was in need of insulin, he was potted by a motorist, who notified police. Powell was pulled over by police, was brought to the state police barracks and was returned to family yesterday afternoon, after being reported missing Wednesday.
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Police and emergency crews responded to numerous accidents because of yesterday’s snow. Multiple vehicles accidents were reported throughout the tri-county region. Including one rescue that was needed in Greene where a vehicle slid off the road into water.
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Governor Cuomo today announced funding for college tours to provide low-income students an opportunity to experience college first-hand and increase their interest in higher education. The State Higher Education Services Corporation administers the New York College Access Challenge Grant program; they are dedicating $500,000 to support sub-grants of up to $45,000 for organizations that provide college tours to low-income students. More information is available at HESC.ny.gov/CACG.