P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-25-23
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old Nathaniel Rowe of Coventry for 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 3rd degree Burglary, Grand Larceny & Petty Larceny. Rowe is accused of illegally entering a garage & stealing a vehicle & Several Firearms. Deputies located the stolen vehicle at a residence, just a few miles away from crime scene, Rowe was inside the residence with the stolen firearms. Rowe was on parole at the time of his arrest, he was processed and was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on his Warrant, he was ordered to appear in Town of Smithville court at a later date.
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The Northeast Classic car Museum has Tickets are on sale through this Thursday, for the 1967 Ford Red Mustang Convertible. The drawing will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 11, in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win.
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The Mid York Concert band is looking for musicians to join them, as they prepare their annual Holiday performances. Rehearsals are held at the Norwich Middle School on September 26th, October 10 & 17th, November 7th & 21st, their concert is scheduled for December 10th. More information is available by email to midyorkband@gmail.com or by calling 607-267-2614.
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Justice Robert Putorti of the Village of Whitehall Court faces action in the state Court of Appeals, after he allegedly pulled a gun on a defendant in his court room. Putorti has been the Whitehall judge since 2014, he claimed that he acted in Self defense when defendant Brandon Wood appeared to rush the judge”s stand in 2015. The state Commission on Judicial Conduct became aware of the incident & conducted an investigation, it recommended Putorti’s removal from judicial office, Putorti challenged the recommendation before the Court of Appeals, he has been suspended from duty with pay while waiting for his day in court. Wood claimed that he was chained to a bench in a hallway & could not rush the judge, he also claimed that Putorti flashed a gun under his robe.
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Applications are due this week for those interested in taking the Leaderful Delaware course offered by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 9-25-23)
The program will start on October 12 with an in-person session in Delhi. We will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of each month through May 2024. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2024. Applications are due October 1, they can be Downloaded at delawarecounty.org.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-25-23
Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli has announced he’s stepping down from office. Nigrelli was no longer under consideration for the permanent role, he plans to retire effective October 6th. A report from the Albany Times Union stated that Nigrelli was investigated for alleged harassment and discrimination complaints, he has served in law enforcement for 32 years.
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22 year old Jacoyia Byrne of New York, was sentenced to a 3 year term of probation supervision for the crime of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. . Byrne was arrested May 5th for selling amphetamine to undercover officers with the Delhi Police Department. The Department of Probation recommended Byrne receive a period of probation supervision as punishment, Judge Burkert accepted the plea agreement and sentenced Byrne.
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The opening game of the Eastern League Championship Series between the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Erie Seawolves scheduled for Sunday at Mirabito Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game will be made up on Monday at 6:05 pm. at Mirabito Stadium and gates will open at 5 pm. Fans with tickets to Sunday’s game can use the same tickets for Monday’s game. For tickets tonight’s game go to BINGRP.com, call 607-722-3866, or visit the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.
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The Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation is hosting their next fundraiser event on Sunday, October 15th at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney from 11 AM to 5 PM. Pre-sale tickets for raffle items are available now at Awestruck for $10 per ticket. A portion of all sales from the event will go to The Nate Lull Scholarship, which is available to local seniors in the WCDO coverage area. Last year, the Scholarship fund handed out $14-thousand dollars. More information is available at natelull.com.