P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23
The Downtown Norwich Water Main Replacement & repaving projects are close to completion, City of Norwich Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News that Norwich downtown businesses that suffered some losses because of the project can bet some help:
(Eric Scrivener 10-4-23)
Businesses looking to get some last minute information can call 607-334-1229, through October 31st.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 44 year old Mishawn Kampsula of Deposit for Operating a Motor Vehicle while intoxicated. Deputies observed a vehicle Saturday backing unsafely from Depot Street onto State Highway 268, Deputies conducted a traffic stop, Deputies charged Kampsula with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, moving from lane unsafely, unsafe backing, backing on a highway, unlicensed operator and operating out of class, she was issued traffic summonses, and an appearance ticket and was directed to appear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that airports across the State will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency. Locally, the Eaton Airport, in Norwich will receive $600,000 toward the acquisition of a new snow removal equipment vehicle and attachments & the Tri-Cities Airport, Broome County will get $1.2 million toward the replacement of the existing refueling facility and the installation of new fuel tanks as well as a new self-service credit card reader and tank monitoring system.
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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that SUNY Binghamton’s New Energy New York Battery Tech Hub was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs. New Energy New York will now be eligible to apply for the next phase of the Tech Hubs Program that will invest between $50-$75 million in each of 5-10 Designated Hubs.
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The Bainbridge & Afton Girl Scouts are holding their bi annual Community Giveaway Days November 3rd & 4th at the Greenlawn Elementary school in Bainbridge, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 10-23-23)
More information is available by Email to jjchambers@frontiernet.net, or call 267-2378, the drop off of items will be Friday November 3rd from 3:30 to 6:30 PM and the giveaway will be Saturday November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
A.M. NEWS Monday 10-23-23
State Police were dispatched Friday Night to a fatal crash on State Route 13 in the town of Newfield. A preliminary investigation reveals that a 42 year old Patrick Robinson of Ithaca lost control of a motorcycle on wet roads, laying the bike down, A Passerby, 34 year old Mathew Poplawski of Schenectady stopped to assist Robinson when a vehicle stuck both men, both were pronounced deceased on scene. The operator of the vehicle was a 57-year-old man from Illinois is cooperating with State Police, Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The investigation is on-going.
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Sidney Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with possible entrapment at approximately 5:44 am Friday at 50 East Main Street, lot 19 in the village of Sidney. All residents were out, Sidney Fire units had the fire extinguished within 15 minutes, The fire was determined as accidental in nature, starting in a bedroom. Sidney was assisted by firefighters from Bainbridge, Unadilla, Wells Bridge, Sidney Center and Sidney Fire Department Auxiliary.
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The trial of the Yaron Kweller and Jordan Rindgen on rape charges, will begin today in Broome County, both men were part owners of the Colonial restaurant in Binghamton & they are accused of sexually assaulting 2 women on November 27, 2021. Jury Selection in the case gets underway this morning.
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