The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Greene Police Department, and State Police executed a search warrant at 87 South Chenango Street in the Village of Greene Friday. Officers arrested 47-year-old Carmine Pezzino for unlawful manufacturing of Methamphetamines; he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail. Officers charged 3 occupants with loitering, 26 year old Cody Bush, 29 year old Rebecca Fiore & 26 year old Heather Clark, they were released & given appearance tickets for Village of Greene court at a later date. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
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Governor Cuomo announced a Taste NY pilot marketing and branding program to maximize exposure for the State’s wines, spirits and ciders at liquor stores across the state. Taste NY promotional materials identifying products, as “Made in New York” will soon be in more locations across the state, the program is a result of the 2nd Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit held earlier this year. More information can found at taste.ny.gov.
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Broome County was designated a Purple Heart county, they have partnered with the State DOT to honor Purple Heart recipients. 12 Purple Heart signs have been placed around Broome County to honor those who gave their life for their country. The signs are scattered throughout the county including at Route 12 at the Chenango County line & Route 7 at the Chenango County line.
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The State health department reminds residents that cancer screenings are being offered to low-income or uninsured New Yorkers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 100 events across the State are offering free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings during the month of October, to find a screening & schedule an appointment, call 1-866-442 2262.
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The state has set up an appeals process for New Yorkers who believe they should have received a $350 family rebate check but didn’t get one. In recent weeks, the Family Tax Relief Credit was delivered in a check by mail, to people who had children under 17 when they filed their 2012 taxes, and had a household adjusted gross income between $40,000 and $300,000. More than 1 million checks were mailed based on the 2012 tax returns. More information is available at tax.ny.gov.