State troopers arrested 17-year-old Landell Backus of Syracuse For 3^rd Degree assault and criminal mischief, following a complaint at the Oneonta Job Corps.  Backus allegedly punched an employee in the face and damaged a computer.  Backus was arraigned in town of Milford court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail on $1,000 cash bail pending court action on august 13^th.

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State lawmakers received 1.8 million dollars in per diem expenses during the 6 month session that ended in June, a 28% drop from the year before.  Lawmakers had been criticized for doing little to check the legitimacy of lawmaker’s claims as to whether they were in Albany on a specific day, or needed to be in town on official business.  No receipts were previously required, state comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that lawmakers per diems continue to face review.

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The Binghamton Mets announced that playoff tickets are now available for purchase.   Fans can buy tickets for the 2013 playoffs at the NYSEG Stadium box office, online at www.bmets.com or by calling 723-METS.  The Eastern League playoffs would start on September 4^th.

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An Oneonta woman was listed in fair condition at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown following an accident on county route 48 in the town of Otego Wednesday.  State Police reported that Annette Lapine of Oneonta lost control of her vehicle while turning a corner and crashed into a telephone pole, no tickets were issued.

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Hospice Chenango announces the 2^nd Annual “We Honor Veterans” motorcycle ride to benefit Hospice. The ride will take place this Saturday & the money raised will be allocated to provide services to Veterans who reside in Chenango County and opt for Hospice care. The ride and is open to any rider and passenger for a fee of $10.00 per person. Registration will begin at 9:30am at the American Legion Post at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.  More information is available about Hospice at hospicechenango.org.