P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-16-22
The CDC reports that COVID-19 sub-variants continuing to spread, with all but 1 county in New York State designated as medium or high-risk. The State Health Department recommends that people wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status. 45 counties in New York are now designated as high-risk, up from 36 counties just a week ago, another 16 counties have been designated as medium-risk and only The Bronx remains at low-risk levels. The majority of the Northeast states are deemed medium or high-risk for COVID spread of the latest sub variants.
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Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that the State Supreme Appellate Division Third Department upheld the conviction of Michael Gincerowksi Jr. for vehicular manslaughter & DWI. Gincerowksi was convicted 3 years ago for the striking and killing 16-year-old Constance Mazzarese while she was riding her bicycle along State Route 369 in the Town of Fenton, the court ruled that the original conviction & sentence in Broome County Court was the proper verdict & Punishment.
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Another lawsuit is being filed to throw out the new redistricting maps that set the boundaries of State Assembly districts. The lawsuit has been filed by a bipartisan group of political activists that contends that the maps drawn by the legislature, it asks for a judge to throw out the Assembly Maps and move all of New York’s primary elections to the same day. Currently, the Assembly & Gubernatorial Primaries are scheduled for June, while the State Senate & Congressional primaries have been moved to August.
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The Village of Sidney is preparing for its 250th anniversary celebration June 10th & 11th, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 5-16-22)
The Full schedule is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, more information is also available at (607) 561-2642 or by email: office@sidneychamber.org.
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Catholic Charities announced an “ALL YOU CAN EAT PASTA DINNER” to be held at the Quality Inn on Route 23 in Oneonta this Thursday from 5:u to 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5 to 12, under 5 are free, tickets can be purchased by calling the Sidney office at 607-604-4071.
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NYSEG is reporting scattered power outages throughout the region from this afternoon’s thunderstorms & High Winds. Several area school district suspended after school activities, Amphenol is asking Main Facility 2nd shift employees to report at 5:30 PM, the plating facilty will operating at their usual schedule.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow morning, the meeting will begin at 7:30 at the back of Bob’s Diner.
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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-16-22
18 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin has been charged with 1st degree murder, for the mass shooting Saturday at a Buffalo Tops Supermarket, 10 people were killed, 3 injured, Buffalo Police believe that Gendron drove to Buffalo specifically to shoot & kill black people in the supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood, Gendron allegedly posted a white supremacist manifesto online, he had previously received a mental health evaluation after making threats of violence in 2021 at Susquehanna Valley High School. Gendron is being held without bail pending court action on Thursday, more charges are expected as the investigation continues, the FBI is investigating.
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Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert urging New Yorkers to beware of potentially fraudulent charities created in the wake of the hate-filled terror attack in Buffalo. Anyone who believes an organization is misrepresenting its work, or that a fundraising or charitable scam is taking place, please contact the Charities Bureau at charities.complaints@ag.ny.gov.
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During the Summer months, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. The Red Cross asks people to donate at the next available Blood Drive in their area, one is being held in Sidney today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion at 22 Union Street. To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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State Police at Deposit arrested 21 year old Marcos Parker of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on State Route 17E in the town of Deposit after observing a vehicle speeding. The trooper observed that the letters on the license plate were not raised, like they’re supposed to be. An investigation revealed that Parker had a fake license plate made, he was arrested and his vehicle was towed, he is scheduled to appear in the Deposit Town Court on June 13th.
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