State Leaders announced that an agreement on Lavern’s Law, which would extend the amount of time a person, could file a lawsuit for a missed cancer diagnosis. The bill amends the statute of limitations to 2 ½ years after the time that the patient learns of the error, under current state law, the statute of limitations applicable to medical malpractice actions can expire in some cases before some patients know they have been injured. The legislation is named after Lavern Wilkinson, who died in 2013 after a missed cancer diagnosis.
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Pistol Permit Holders have only until this Wednesday to recertify their permits with the State Police, if their permit was certified before January 15th 2013. Local assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:

(Crouch 1-29-18)

The forms are available at troopers.ny.gov; those with questions can call Assemblyman Crouch’s Office at 648-6080.
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State Police arrested 46-year-old Greg Dyn of Richfield Springs for 5th degree Arson, after the troopers investigation determined that on January 21st, during an argument with his ex-girlfriend, Dyn had sent her pictures of some of her clothing and personal items that he had set on fire. Dyn was arraigned in the town of Exeter Court and was released on his own recognizance. An order of protection was issued against him & his next scheduled court date is January 31st.
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Taste New York sales continued to increase in 2017, growing to a record $16.1 million, which topped last year’s sales totals by $3 million. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses support the State’s farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products. Taste NY is promoting local products at Welcome Centers in the Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Central New York & Long Island. ——————————————
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State Police arrested 25-year-old Lisa VanDyke of Endwell for Falsely Reporting an Incident, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle & Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Interlock Device. Last November, Troopers responded to a report of a burglary in the town of Union, when VanDyke reported that her TV, video game console, and computer tablet had been stolen, troopers believe that VanDyke had falsely reported the thefts. Troopers attempted to locate VanDyke, she was observed driving with a suspended license, with a vehicle that did not have a court ordered ignition interlock device as required by a prior DWI conviction. VanDyke was issued tickets returnable to the town of Union Court on February 6th.
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On January 4, 51 year old Donald Savastano of Sidney claimed a New York State Lottery check for $1 million which he won playing the Merry Millionaire scratch off ticket. Savastano died Friday following a recent diagnosis of stage 4 cancer. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:00 AM at the Oneonta Assembly of God Church, at 1776 County Highway 48, Oneonta.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has charged 7 teenagers in connection with the fire that destroyed a railcar on the Leatherstocking Railroad Historical Association siding in Milford last October 3rd. Deputies stated that the teens had entered the railcar over a 2 day period, removed items from the railcar, set off the flair that caused the fire.
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An Otsego County grand jury handed down an indictment against 23 year old Kevin Perry of Laurens, on a variety of counts for 1st-degree murder and 2nd-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of his parents in two town of Laurens home in December. Perry was remanded to the Otsego County jail without bail until his arraignment on the Grand Jury charges.
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20 year old Julian VanCourt-Wels was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on the charge of 2nd degree attempted murder. For allegedly stabbing his girlfriend on December 8th. VanCourt-Weis is accused of using a kitchen knife to stab his girlfriend in their apartment at 30 Maple Street in Oneonta. VanCourt-Wels is being held on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will restart the Reunite Bainbridge program for 2018, with a buffet dinner at Bob’s Diner on January 29th at 6:00 PM. Those wishing to attend should call 967-8657 to confirm attendance.
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