P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-2-22

The Franklin Fire Department responded Sunday night at about 7:30 pm to State Route 28 & Case Hill for a structure fire. Several area fire departments were called for mutual aid, firefighters were at the scene until about 9:30 pm, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is being investigated.

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The Centers for Disease Control reports that 29 out of the 54 counties in New York State have a high number of COVID-19 cases. Counties in the “high” category on the CDC’s COVID-19 tracker have more than 200 cases per 100,000 or have COVID-positive patients in more than 10% of hospital beds. The CDC said that residents of counties in the “high” category should wear masks indoors. Locally Broome County & most counties North & West of Broome are in the “high” category.

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Commerce Chenango will join the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebration of National Small Business week Through this Saturday, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 5-2-22)

Small Businesses in Chenango County that need help getting started or that need additional information can call 607-334-1400, email info@chenangony.org, or visit our website and click commercechenango.com & click on the Economic Development tab.

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The State Attorney General’s office, County Sheriffs Offices and District Attorneys reported how much money law enforcement agencies have seized, following investigations into drug crime, Fraudulent business practices & other criminal activities. Of the 62 Counties in New York State, Broome County DA’s office ranked 7th with seizures over $121,000.

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Governor Hochul announced that due to the shortage of qualified nurses, the state announced the “Nurses For Our Future Scholarship” program to help 1,000 people train to become RN’s by covering their tuition costs at SUNY schools. Up to 500 scholarships will be awarded for out-of-state licensed nurses who relocate and practice in New York State to earn a BSN. Up to 250 scholarships will be awarded for New York State licensed nurses to earn a BSN. Up to 250 scholarships will be awarded to New York State residents newly seeking an ADN. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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Officials with the Susquehanna SPCA announced a black and white French Bulldog named Luna is suspected of being stolen from her own yard on the corner of State Routes 51 and 23 in Morris Sunday. The dog is a registered service dog for a disabled man, a 10 mile search by volunteers was unsuccessful, anyone with information is asked to call (607) 258-4112.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-2-22

Judge Patrick McAllister has ordered the state’s congressional and state Senate primaries to be delayed until August 23 to provide time for Jonathan Cervas to replace maps that were ruled unconstitutional. McAllister moved the primaries Friday from their original date of June 28, Cervas will finish drawing new maps by May 20, New York is set to hold gubernatorial and state Assembly primaries in June.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Motorcycle crash on Interstate 88 near the Port Crane exit in the Town of Fenton Sunday afternoon around 3:45 PM. 2 overturned motorcycles and 2 injured people were located by EMT”S & Deputies, 32-year-old Joshua Callahan of Halfmoon was found unresponsive and laying in the roadway and 40-year-old Radames Gonzalez of Plattsburgh, suffered non-life threatening injuries. Attempts were made to revive Callahan, but he was declared was eventually declared dead at the scene, Gonzalez was transported to Wilson Hospital.

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Local government sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Broome County saw the highest County growth at 24.3%, Of the cities that impose their own sales tax, Norwich saw the biggest jump in the first quarter at 30.8%.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Alexander Rogers of the Town of Hartwick for Burglary, Grand Larceny, Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy & Criminal Trespass for a series of forced entry burglaries at commercial businesses in March and April. On April 17th, at 2:30 AM, Deputies were dispatched to a report of a burglar alarm activation, the business had been broken in to and multiple automated teller machines were tampered with. Rogers was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are expected.

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