Local state lawmakers reacted to Governor Cuomo’s State of The State Address, which was delivered to a joint session in Albany Wednesday afternoon. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Cliff Crouch 1-4-18)

State Senator Jim Seward also commented:

(Seward 1-4-18)

The state budget will be due April 1st, current estimates predict a 4 to 6 billion dollar deficit built into that plan before is it even enacted.
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The Oneonta Police Department received the final autopsy findings regarding the investigation into the December 2nd, 2017 death of 18-year-old Daniel Michaels of Dix Hills. The report determined the manner of death was accidental, due to mixed drug toxicity from amphetamines, ethanol, Xanax & Marijuana. The investigation into the Michael’s death is continuing.
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The Out Of the Woodwork Players will hold auditions for “The Wedding Singer” based on the Adam Sandler movie. Spokesman Will Drew comments:

(Will Drew 1-4-18)

Drew said that there would be performances on April 13th, 14th & 15th at the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge. More information is available on the Players Facebook page.
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The Sidney Historical Association & the Sidney Memorial Public Library will co-sponsor a presentation on the restoration of the Andrew Mann Inn on State Route 7 in Sidney. Current Owner Kurt Reigel will discuss the buildings history & his current restoration efforts, on January 17th at 7:00 PM in the Library’s Smart Community Room.
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Fire Fighters in Unadilla responded to a Fire at 42 Ontio Terrace in Unadilla Wednesday afternoon. The two story building was fully involved when crews arrived, Fire Fighters from Wells Bridge, Sidney, Franklin, Otego, Sidney Center responded, no injuries were reported, the investigation is continuing.
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State Troopers initiated a pursuit of a suspect in Binghamton Tuesday afternoon. 36 year old James Giacalone of Glen Aubrey was wanted on an active warrant, he led police on a pursuit through the city’s Southside, on Conklin Avenue, he crashed his vehicle into a utility pole, troopers tried to take Giacalone into custody, but he backed his vehicle away from troopers into a parking lot. Troopers approached the vehicle, Giacalone accelerated forward, striking one of the troopers, who shot Giacalone in the face, he then attempted to flee again. Giacalone was eventually taken into custody & was brought to Wilson Hospital and transferred to another hospital in Pennsylvania for treatment of gunshot wound to the face. The injured trooper was taken to Wilson Hospital for leg and facial injuries and was treated and released. State Police are asking the public for any witnesses or information related to this incident at 775-1241.
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