The Platinum Street Ballers will be back in Sidney this year, as part of an annual fundraiser for the Sidney Boys & Girl’s club on Saturday November 9th at the Sidney High School Gym. Club Director Trish Tyrell comments:
(Trish Tyrell 11-1-13)
Tickets are available at the Boys & Girls club in the Civic Center, the Sidney Great American, VEP, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, & Hometown Pizza in Franklin, the money raised will help the Boys & Girls club continue to operate their programs for area youth.
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Operation Gratitude is sending candy & other items to service men & women overseas, Kim MacRabie cialis in canada of Masonville has decided to help get the project running in the tri-county region, after her children decided that they wanted to donate their Halloween Candy this year:
(Kim MacRabie 11-1-13)
MacRabie is placing the collection Box at the Sidney Great American starting today, more information is available at 607-231-3888.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced a proposal to end restrictions on shipping beer, wine, and spirits through the US Postal Service. The existing legislation dates back to the prohibition era, Schumer argues that it is no longer needed and is hurting the state’s economy. Schumer said that ending the law would help the struggling postal service and would also benefit upstate wineries and breweries.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will be hosting a Community Forum to receive public input about the planned closure of the Broome Developmental Center. The forum will be held November 12th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Chenango Valley High School Auditorium at 221 Chenango Bridge Road.
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State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Jason Harageones of Unadilla for 2 counts of criminal mischief and 2nd degree harassment. The arrest resulted from a dispute on River Street in Otego; Harageones was issued a ticket returnable to the Otego town court.
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The Out of the Woodwork players are presenting the classic play “Our Town” from Thornton Wilder, this weekend at the Bainbridge town hall theater. The play was almost cancelled until a last minute addition to play an important character, according to cast member Howard Hannum:
(Howard Hannum 11-1-13)
Tickets for Friday & Saturday Night and Sunday matinee performances are available at the box office on the 2nd floor of the Bainbridge Town Hall, with discounted prices for students & seniors.
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The IRS warned consumers about a phone scam targeting taxpayers. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. The IRS will never ask for a credit card number over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. If you’ve been targeted by this scam, report it at FTC.gov or IRS.gov.
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