Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & Sidney Village Police arrested 38-year-old Richard Swislosky of Sidney following a sting operation and the execution of a search warrant on a vehicle in the Village Sidney Thursday. Swislosky was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & 9 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, he is accused of possessing heroin with intent to sell, & of possessing 9 counterfeited $20 bills. Investigators seized heroin, a color printer/copier & Swislosky’s vehicle; he was arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending further court action.
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Area assemblyman Pete Lopez announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for the 19th congressional district seat. Current Congressman Chris Gibson announced that he would not seek re-election in 2016, for that congressional seat, and will pursue other interests. Lopez will face a challenge from former Assemblyman John Faso for the Republican nomination.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website has won the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the National Association of Government Web Professionals. The DMV won in the state and non-governmental organization category, and also picked up a Members’ Choice distinction. Available services include ordering replacement driver licenses, renewing registrations on mobile devices, signing up to receive license and registration renewal reminders via email and text, and carrying out more than 35 other transactions. Customers completed more than 5.5 million transactions on the website last year.

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This will be the last weekend of the year for Action at I-88 Speedway in Afton. Track spokesperson Denise Page explains:

(Denise Page 10-9-15)

Races will begin both Friday & Saturday nights at 7:00 PM; more information is available at I88speedway.com.A
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The Taste of the Catskills Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday, at the Maple Shade Farm in Delhi. The Festival will include food from local farms, restaurants & Micro-Breweries & Live music. On Sunday, Catskill Mountainkeeper will screen their documentary “Catskill Park,” More information & ticket purchases can be accessed at TasteoftheCatskills.com.
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The B-Sens open their regular season Saturday, when they host the Albany Devils at 7:05 PM. Binghamton Senators Team president Tom Mitchell expects a good season this year:

(Tom Mitchell 10-9-15)

Tickets are available by calling the Binghamton Senators at 722-7367, or at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
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The Deposit Chamber of Commerce will host a special day for area children Sunday. Children can enjoy Free Cotton Candy, pumpkin face painting, a Jump House, a Zoo Mobile, a Free Bike giveaway, as well as vendors and Music from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM on Front Street in Deposit.
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The Bainbridge Rotary club will hold their 3rd annual Fall Festival Saturday at General Clinton Park. Rotary Spokesperson Doddy Crissell explains:

(Doddy Crissell 10-9-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday.