P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-14-23

The City of Norwich is looking to get federal money for additional projects in the coming years, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener told WCDO News what needs to get finished next:

(Eric Scrivener 12-14-23)

The project follows the 2023 project that replaced water lines in the downtown business district, some of the pipes dated back to more that 100 years in service.

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The State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers to get up to date on vaccines that are available to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV, before holiday gatherings and travel. The CDC issued a announced to health care providers that there are low vaccination rates against flu, COVID-19, and RSV and ,State Health Commissioner McDonald declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State.?There have been two pediatric flu-associated deaths in the state this season; New York State flu trends on the Department’s?Flu Tracker, at nyshc.health.ny.gov.

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58-year-old Joy LaBarr of Binghamton was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, according to the State Comptroller’s office and Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak. LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing Authority. Under the pension option he chose, his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death, however, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020, No one from the family reported his passing. LaBarr was charged with grand larceny. She was arraigned in Broome County Court & is due back in court on January 12th.

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As of mid December, the United Way of Mid Rural New York campaign has reached 50% of its $425,000 goal for Chenango County, about 51% of the Delaware County Goal of $15,000 and 32% of their stated Otsego County Goal of of $80,000. The campaigns will close their annual fundraising campaign on December 31, for the new United Way of Mid Rural New York, more information is available at 607-334-8815, or go to the organization’s website at uwmrny.org.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-14-23

State Police are reminding all State Pistol Permit holders that State Law requires Pistol Owners to re-certify a carry concealed pistol permit every 3 years. The re-certification requirement for premises and employment pistol permits is every 5 years. Re-certification & status of a Pistol Permit is available at firearms.troopers.ny.gov, more information is available at gunsafety.ny.gov.

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Governor Hochul signed 4 bills into law recently, 1 law Prohibits Selling Medicine for an Excessive Price During a Drug Shortage, another Prohibits Hospitals, Health Care Professionals and Ambulances from Reporting Medical Debt to Credit Agencies, the 3rd law requires Companies to Notify Customers of Automatic Subscription Renewals and to Provide Clear Instructions for Canceling, and the 4th clarifies that Merchants Must Post the Highest Price a Consumer Might Pay for a Product Regardless of Payment Methods

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42 year old Melissa Astalos of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Astalos appeared admitted that she knowingly possessed a narcotic compound in the Village of Sidney on February 16th, sentencing will be held in January of 2024.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 2:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-Red-Cross, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage due to the cancellation of blood drives and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767).

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Stamford Village Hall. constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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