P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-26-24

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced over $157 Million Dollars in federal funding is coming to New York to reimburse the State Division of the Budget for the cost of emergency protective measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State utilized equipment, materials, and contracts to implement protective measures to reduce and prevent the spread of the virus, which allowed testing center operations to run smoothly & ensure that thousands of New Yorkers could be tested to minimize the spread of the virus. This funding was allocated through FEMA.

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NBT Bancorp announced that effective May 21st, John Watt will step down as NBT’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Watt will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and be named Vice Chairman in May. NBT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a succession plan that provides for the promotion of Scott Kingsley to succeed Watt as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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A Broome County Jury found Matthew Devaul of Binghamton, guilty of 3rd degree Burglary, and Criminal Mischief, he faces up to 7 years in New York State Prison. On November 17, 2022, Devaul unlawfully entered a residence in Binghamton and cut copper piping from the home, when confronted by the homeowner, Devaul fled the residence. Devaul refused to return to court while the jury deliberated & a warrant was issued for his arrest, and a sentencing date will be set once Devaul is located.

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State Police are continuing to search for Gabrielle Becker who went missing from Roxbury last November. Becker is described as a 42 year old, white female 5’7″ about 130 pounds with light brown curly hair, she does not drive & may be utilizing public transportation, anyone with information please call 607-561-7400 or email crimetip@troopers.ny.gov

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-26-24

Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced that a Broome County jury found Jerome Adams of Binghamton, guilty of Criminal Contempt. On March 22, 2023 Adams violated an order of protection that was issued just 5 days earlier, by going to the home of the protected party. During the trial, Adams also admitted that he had previously been convicted of Criminal Contempt in 2018, he faces up to 2-4 years in New York State prison. Sentencing is scheduled for April 26 in Broome County Court.

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A.O. Fox Hospital leadership has reached an agreement with the New York State Nurses Association related to a collective bargaining agreement for registered nurses at A.O. Fox Hospital. Negotiations have successfully concluded after just a few months. Sign-on bonuses up to $35,000 for RNs, up to $20,000 for many other clinical positions, and $10,000 for other types of positions have been extended and remain in place at Bassett Healthcare Network. Referral bonuses are also being offered to employees who help refer candidates to all positions. more information is available at bassett.org/careers.

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The Community Foundation for South Central New York has awarded a record-breaking $3.3 million in grants to students, non-profit organizations, municipalities and school districts in Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties. A wide-variety of organizations received support for projects ranging from capital improvements to educational programming. More information about the Foundation can be found on its website at www.donorswhocare.org.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 10:00am to noon today at the Village of Windsor Community House. constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery Presents Remington Ryde Bluegrass on Saturday @ 7:00 PM. In The Gallery will be the works of C. Stanley Hale, For Reservations call (607) 288-3882, more information is available at jerichoarts.com.

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