The 2nd murder Trial of Aaron Powell of Binghamton continues in Broome County Court. Powell is accused of killing his estranged wife Christina & Mario Masciarelli at Christina’s Residence on Lisi Lane in Binghamton on March 21st 2013. Powell was found guilty of several felony counts in his first trial; a higher court overturned the original conviction & ordered a new trial.
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Heavy ice flows on the Hudson River caused by recent warming and heavy rains dislodged 8 vessels from their docks early this morning. DEC, state and local officials quickly responded and secured the vessels. 1 large boat became stuck under a railroad bridge south of the Capital District this morning, DEC & Emergency Crews from various district are assisting with attempting to capture the boats as they continue to be pushed downstream by large ice flows. Video footage shot from drones are available for public viewing on the DEC YouTube channel.
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Delaware County Department of Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre announced the hiring of Tyson Robb as coordinator of the county’s Solid Waste Division of DPW. McIntyre held that position for many years prior to her promotion to Commissioner.
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Convicted murderer Jeremy Coates has died in the Auburn correctional facility. Details of Coates’s death were not announced, Coates was serving time for the murder of David Green in Green’s Oxford home in September of 2016.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation Thursday to upgrade New York State’s voting laws. The new laws will allow for eight days of early voting before an election, synchronize federal and state primary elections, allow voter preregistration for teenagers, provide voter registration portability within the state, and close the LLC loophole, by limiting political spending by an LLC to a total of $5,000 annually.
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A Boil Water order has been issued for the Village foo Bainbridge, following yesterday’s Water Main issue. The Chenango County Health Department reported that the order will be in effect for 2 to 3 days. More information is available at 337-1673 or 967-8696.
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The Sidney Central School District Board of Education has begun a search for a new Superintendent of Schools. The District invites the Sidney community, parents, staff and students to assist in developing a profile of desirable attributes & qualities of this individual at the District Facebook page or website sidneycsd.org and complete a survey. All entries are anonymous.
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The Village of New Berlin has scheduled a seminar of today at 10:00 AM, regarding an issue with particles in the water. New Berlin mayor Terry Potter comments:
(Terry Potter 1-25-19)
The meeting will be held in the New Berlin Village Hall & engineers from Delaware Engineering will answer questions from citizens, regarding the water issue and the safety of the water supply.
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The Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh Rally will be held on Saturday in General Clinton Park. Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 1-25-19)
The event will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 pm in General Clinton Park; it will be free & open to the public.
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A State Budget presentation will be held today in Oneonta. RoAnn Destito, Commissioner of the Office of General Services, will deliver State of the State and Budget Presentations at 10:00 AM at SUNY Oneonta
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