Measles Outbreaks in New York State continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention today. The numbers are the highest in 25 years, with 68 of the 71 national cases reported last week, were in New York State. So far this year, there have been 626 conformed Measles cases nationwide, there 963 cases in for all of 1994.
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The state Department of Public Service announced a proposed agreement with Charter-Spectrum that would allow the company to remain in business in New York State. Charter would expand broadband service to 145,000 businesses and residences in upstate New York by Sept. 30, 2021; they would provide $12 million for broadband expansion, primarily for unserved and underserved properties. A 60-day public comment period would follow; any agreement must be approved by the Public Service Commission.
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The City of Oneonta announced that starting at 9:00 PM Tonight; Main Street will be closed to all traffic, as crews will be installing a new water service at 221 Main Street. Main Street will be closed from Chestnut Street to Elm Street; pavement restoration is expected to occur Tuesday night.
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The trial for 45 year old Wilfredo Pica-Torres has been scheduled for August 26th in Broome County Court. Pica-Torres is accused of killing 61-year-old Victor Banayan on February 9th at 109 Walnut Street in Binghamton, he recently pleaded not guilty to an indictment where he was charged with 2nd degree murder, 1st & 2nd degree arson, & attempted 2nd degree murder, and he is being held in the Broome County jail.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced over $172 million dollars in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant & in the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Communities will use the funding to address a wide range of needs and enable local governments to support affordable housing initiative, provide essential services, and expand economic development. Locally, the city of Binghamton will get over $1.9 Million.
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The family resource Network will present a discussion Friday in Binghamton regarding Special Needs Children, Spokesperson Robin Piefer explains:
(Robin Piefer 4-22-19)
More information is available Friday’s program, or the Family Resource Network is available at familyrn.org or at 432-0001.
State Police arrested 33 year old Amanda Gus of Hartwick for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, after Troopers received a complaint that money was missing from an ATM and logs were unaccounted for from a period of time starting in February and ending in April. Gus is accused of failing to fill the ATM while working at the Mirabito store on State Highway 205 in Hartwick, more than $1000 was unaccounted for. Gus was released on her own recognizance.
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State Police arrested 52 year old Antonio Fiorino of Worcester for 2 counts the Agriculture and Markets Law of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals. A trooper was dispatched to Worcester where the complainant believed Fiorino poisoned her cats, the investigation revealed that the cats were poisoned with antifreeze which led to their death. Fiorino was arraigned in Worcester Town Court where he posted $500 cash bail. His return court date is May 7, 2019.
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The State’s financial health ended the fiscal year on a `Good Note, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Figures released on Friday showed state revenue dropped by $3.7 billion, or by 4.7%, during the fiscal year that ended March 31, yet March revenues surpassed projections by more than $800 million. The state ended the fiscal year with $7.2 billion in the bank, higher than projections but less than last year. DiNapoli says the declines in revenue and the possibility of federal funding cuts show its “essential” that state leaders build up the state’s reserves to prepare for the next economic downturn.
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The Otsego Local Government Training Workshop will be held at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. The Comprehensive Planning session will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, the Community Design Tools session will be from 6:45 to 8:15 PM. More information is available at 547-4225.
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