P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-15-23
Governor Hochul today announced the launch of Round 13 of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, which will include core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from 10 State agencies, including $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development. The Councils are encouraged to support projects that advance or address strategic State priorities, More information is available at apps.cio.ny.gov.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a special presentation tomorrow regarding potential public transportation options for Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 5-16-23)
The meeting will begin at 11:00 am in the Meeting Room of the Delaware County Business Center at 5 ½ Main Street in Delhi, a ZOOM link will be posted at delawarecounty.org.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded May 10th to the Town of Meredith to assist US Homeland Security Units with the apprehension of 48 year old Charles Bodie of Meredith, who was wanted on an active US Federal Court Warrant for the Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Deputies and Homeland Security conducted surveillance of property in Meredith where Bodie had been living, on May 11th, they arrested Bodie on the warrant, he was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, where he was to be held indefinitely. Bodie was scheduled to be transported to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York at a later date for arraignment on the Sexual Exploitation of a Child charge, if found guilty, Bodie could face 15 to 30 years in prison.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that a stolen vehicle traffic stop in the Town of Kirkwood led to an arrest on multiple felony drug charges last week. On May 7th, a deputy identified a vehicle as stolen from Binghamton, after stopping the vehicle and confirming its status, Officers seized 11.3 grams of cocaine, a digital scale and $1,423 in cash, 38 year old Jorge Cortina of Binghamton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to answer for his charges on June 7, 2023 in the Town of Kirkwood Court.
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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $30,002 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of New York State ARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship and recreation programs. More information about The Arc Otsego Guardianship and Fit and Fun Grants, is available at 607-433-8400.
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The Chenango County Historical Society opens a new exhibit today from 4:30-6:00 PM. “Hometown Health” explores the healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry in Chenango County throughout the first half of the 20th century. Refreshments will be provided compliments of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, and each guest will receive a vintage booklet commemorating NBT Bank’s 150th anniversary, along with a promotional coupon from Sherwin-Williams.
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The federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 expired on May 11th, but COVID-19 remains a threat. The Chenango County Health department suggests that county residents stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, get tested, and stay away from others when they appear sick or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. The Chenango County Department of Public Health will continue to offer FREE COVID-19 vaccine, more information is available at 607-337-1660.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-15-23
Delaware County Public Health announced that a Skunk tested positive for rabies in the Village of Deposit. An unvaccinated dog and 1 person were exposed to the rabid skunk, the dog had to be euthanized because it had not been vaccinated. The individual exposed to the skunk is receiving post exposure prophylaxis. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200, for more information visit delawarecountypublichealth.com
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A Broome County judge on Friday has sentenced Jason Johnson of Nineveh to 60 years in jail for the attempted murder of Trooper Rebecca Seager in June 2021, Johnson was found guilty on a number of felony counts last year in Broome County Court for shooting Trooper Seager in the hip in the Town of Colesville, Johnson was taken into custody following a 21-hour manhunt.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced the closure of Church Hill Road in the town of North Norwich today. The road will be closed between Bryant Road and Ellison Road for the replacement of a bridge deck. Local traffic will be allowed, more information is available at 337-1710.
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The 18th Annual Women’s Fund Breakfast, will be held on May 30th at the Double tree Inn by Hilton in Binghamton, the Keynote Speaker will be Pulitzer prize & Emmy Award Winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. the event is sponsored by the Women’s Fund, which is a component fund of the Community Foundation for South Central New York, more information is available at donorswhocare.org
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