P.M. NEWS Thursday 1-12-23

The City of Norwich is receiving federal money for the upcoming water Main replacement project downtown, City of Norwich Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News where the money is coming from for the $4 Million Dollar project:

(Eric Scrivener 1-12-23)

The planned project area includes 5,760 feet of piping on South Broad Street, from the Prentice and Broad Street intersection to the Mechanic and Broad Street intersection, and a 640-foot section of East Main Street between the Broad Street intersection and the railroad tracks, the water Main are about 140 years old.

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee held their 2nd meeting in preparation for this year’s event, Spokesperson Christine Smith said that last year’s big scheduling change will remain in place:

(Christine Smith 1-12-23)

Smith said that new this year will be Artisan Row which will be a tent with vendors selling handmade goods & new this year, a Comedy Show featuring Nick Marra immediately following the Jericho Arts Council Chair Auction, more information is available at canoeregatta.org

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Attorney General Letitia James and State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller announced the sentencing of 61 year old Carl Carro of Delaware County and 74 year old James Doyle of Westchester County, for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors in New York and throughout the nation of more than $1 million. Carro pled guilty last October to Money Laundering, Securities Fraud, Scheming to Defraud and Repeated Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns. Doyle pled guilty to Money Laundering and Scheme to Defraud. Carro was sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison and Doyle was sentenced to five years’ probation, they will pay a total of more than $1 million in judgments to the victims of their scheme. Carro and Doyle solicited investments in their companies, Endeavor Management Solutions and Endeavor Consultancy, from 2012 to December 2020. An audit revealed that investor funds were used for personal expenses.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive at Hartwick College in Oneonta today. The Blood Drive runs from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, Appointments are requested at 1-800 RED CROSS, with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or at redcrossblood.org.

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Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announced that the Preferred Foundation announced it is accepting scholarship applications for 2023 seniors in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties, for students interested in pursuing a degree in accounting or business. Information and applications can be found at preferredmutual.com.

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Village of Sidney announced that the water service disruption scheduled for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, due to Mondays holiday. Starting around 9:00 AM Tuesday, water system customers north of the Susquehanna River along Route 8 and the surrounding areas will experience water service disruptions, until about 4:00 PM. This service disruption is associated with the Village of Sidney’s work to install new water mains under the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-12-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Kiana Montanez, on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Montanez is wanted for Burglary, Bail Jumping, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Justice. She is described as 5’5?, 140 pounds, anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2023 Local Community Tourism Grant program. This program will provide funding assistance to eligible applicants for projects that seek to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. For a copy of the program guidelines and application, contact the Delaware County Department of Economic Development at 607-832-5123. Applications are due by February 28th.

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