P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-7-23

The Sidney Community Cultural Center will feature their annual “Breakfast With Santa” event this Sunday, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk &Cultural Center Spokesperson Amy Williams explained on WCDO This Morning:

(Teri Schunk-Amy Williams 12-7-23)

Additional information about this & other events are available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the “Clean Slate Bill” which allows for some people to have their criminal records “Cleaned” of their criminal activity after a certain period of time, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino, who also has a lengthy career in Law Enforcement, explains that he voted against the bill:

(Joe Angelino 12-7-23)

Prior to serving in the Assembly, Angelino served as the chief of Police in the City of Norwich, he is one of a small number of people from Law Enforcement to serve as lawmakers in Albany.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will have their annual Light up a Life Tree Lighting ceremony this afternoon into this evening, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 12-7-23)

More information about their programs are available at hospicechenango.org.

Otsego County is seeking full-time Dispatchers for their 911 Communication system. The position involves responsibility for receiving calls at the County Communications Center and dispatching law enforcement, fire and medical emergency personnel and equipment as needed, Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required, Candidates should have a clean criminal record, applications are available at otsegocounty.com/departments/personnel

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Attorney General Letitia James & a coalition of 21 attorneys general, support a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms, and therefore required to obtain a license and run background checks when selling guns, that rule would close loopholes that allowed for the unlicensed sale of firearms, including online and at gun shows.

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State Comptroller’s office has completed audits of municipalities around the state, an audit of the Town of Colesville found that Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the town’s procurement policy requirements. In the village of Greene, officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively manage the program, they did not prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment or monitor investments and did not formally solicit interest rate quotes or consider other legally permissible investment options.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-7-23

The Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic and Greenberg Traurig, LLP filed suit against Delaware County, its Board of Supervisors, and its County Attorney Amy Merklin on behalf of news outlet The Reporter. The Complaint alleges that County officials violated the news outlet’s rights under the 1st & 14th Amendments when they revoked The Reporter’s designation as an official county paper in retaliation for its coverage, Attorney Heather Murray comments:

(Heather Murray 12-7-23)

This Morning, one county official, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated that as of Wednesday night, none of the County Board or County Attorney Merklen have seen the lawsuit, and that they can not comment on pending litigation.

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State Police is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the 2 men who entered the Dollar General in Marathon on October 30th & purchased a gift card worth $500, allegedly using five fraudulent $100 bills. The men left in a dark colored sedan with what appeared to be a white license plate. The males are described to both be dark skinned, the pictures are available at the State Police website, Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at (607)561-7400.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours today from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street, 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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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Autumn Zupancic on an outstanding warrant for jumping bail, she is described as a white female, 5’3″ 115 pounds with hazel eyes & brown hair, Tips may be submitted electronically to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196.

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The Otsego County Health Department will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today at the Hartwick Seminary Fire House this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information about rabies is available by calling the Health at 607-547-4230.

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