Tag Archives: STATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLI

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-16-13

Norwich police and Chenango county Sheriff’s deputies arrested 33-year-old Travis Rifanburg of Norwich and 30 year old Kajuan Bunn of Brooklyn, following an investigation into heroin trafficking in Norwich.  Police officer & sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at 21 … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-4-13

Sidney town board & town supervisor candidates participated in a public forum at the Sidney library last night.  Republican Gene Pigford & Democrat Bill Heath are running for town supervisor, Gene Pigford commented about his vision for Sidney in his … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-6-13

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that grants are available for businesses impacted by flooding from Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee through New York State’s Small Business Storm Recovery Program. Businesses are eligible to apply for low-interest loans, as well as grants … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-4-13

Area homeowners have until the end of this year to renew their eligibility for the STAR school tax exemption program.  State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli estimated 13 million dollars in fraud and abuse in the Basic STAR program; the state legislature … Continue reading

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-12-13

Local sales tax collections grew by $397 million, or 5.7 percent, for the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, according to a report issued by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  The gains were driven by strong sales in … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-13

State troopers arrested 17-year-old Landell Backus of Syracuse For 3rd 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 … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-31-13

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, and State Police conducted a “no knock” search warrant in the Town of Pitcher Tuesday.  23-year-old Charles Baker of Pitcher was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine … Continue reading

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-25-13

Governor Cuomo today signed legislation that will make the killing of a police animal a felony. Specially trained police animals, are relied upon by law enforcement to keep New Yorkers safe, the new law will make the killing of a … Continue reading

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