A Binghamton man has been arrested for a shooting at the Clinton Hotel bar in the City of Binghamton early Saturday morning. Binghamton Police responded to a shooting at 20 Clinton Street, 1 victim had suffered a non life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg. 39-year-old James Simpson was arrested a short time later, a loaded revolver was recovered. Simpson was charged with 1st degree assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Simpson was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and taken to the Broome County Jail.
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Firefighters in Chenango County responded this afternoon to a structure fire at 389 Hunt Pond Road in New Berlin. The fire was called in shortly after 1:00 PM today, fire fighters from New Berlin & South New berlin responded.
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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 25-year-old Matthew Stevenson of Manorville, for DWI, after Deputies responded to County Highway 18 for a reported 1-car roll over motor vehicle accident. Deputies charged Stevenson with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & several other traffic infractions. Stevenson was released with appearance tickets to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware county is offering a free cup of coffee through Sunday at participating coffee shops, diners & restaurants, to get information on suicide prevention & depression. Program Spokesperson Rene Stratton explains:
(Rene Stratton 1-16-17)
Local participants include Wise Guys Pizza in Franklin, the Masonville General Store, as well as Trackside Dining; Treats and Eats & Roma restaurant & pizzeria in Sidney, Stratton said that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death nationwide, in Delaware county, middle aged men account for the highest number of suicides.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the income tax filing season officially begins on Monday, January 23. last year, 92% of New York taxpayers e-filed, this year, New York taxpayers with household income of $64,000 or less in 2016 can qualify to use Free File software, the Tax Department is hosting 54 Facilitated-Self Assistance sites throughout the State, each staffed by Tax Department experts. More information is available at tax.ny.gov/fsa.
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This year, the state will require vehicles’ window tint to be examined during a yearly State safety inspection. If the glass on a vehicle is tinted beyond 30 percent of light transmittance, then that vehicle would not pass the inspection. The window tint would have to be removed or altered for the vehicle to pass. The new law is a more proactive approach intended to protect law enforcement and other drivers, as darkly tinted windows hinder their ability to see inside the vehicle.
State Police are continuing their search for 28-year-old Ryan Markoff of Windsor, who fled from troopers in a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop on December 27th. On January 8th, State Police pursued him on foot after they received a call for a car in a ditch on Shedd Road in Windsor; they recovered the stolen vehicle and pursued Markoff and a female acquaintance unsuccessfully through a wooded area. Police said that Markoff is believed to be with 31-year-old Angela Weyrauch of Hancock. Anyone with information can call State Police at 775-1241.
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State Police reported that 46-year-old Paul Schwartfigure of Whitney Point has been located and is in good health. He was located in the area of Ford Hill Road and was returned to his family. Schwartfigure was reported missing January 10th, while riding a bicycle in Whitney Point.
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The State Office of General Services announced that the New York State observance of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be held this morning at 9:30 in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Commissioner Samuel Roberts, of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, will present remarks during the Call to Commemoration portion of the program. The public is invited to attend the free program in celebration of the 88th anniversary of Dr. King’s birth.
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