SU basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man with his vehicle Wednesday walking outside a vehicle in the middle of the road on Interstate 690 in Syracuse shortly before 11:30 pm Wednesday night.   Syracuse Police said that Boeheim struck 51 year old Jorge Jimenez of Syracuse as he stood on the side of the road.  Field Sobriety Tests on Boeheim & Jimenez were negative for Alcohol, Boeheim was taken to Syracuse police headquarters, where he was questioned and released. The investigation and accident reconstruction efforts are continuing.

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The Raymond Corporation has been named to Fast Company’s 2019 Most Innovative Companies list. Raymond was nominated for the impact its Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator tool has had on enhancing education for forklift operators. The list recognizes organizations transforming and shaping society, in 36 categories, from artificial intelligence to wellness,   more information about The Raymond Corporation is available at raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Meredith on a vehicle that was observed speeding. Deputies arrested 28 year old Michelle Gules of Wynantskill, It was determined that Gules had a suspended driver’s license for failure to pay a previous fine, she was issued tickets for Aggravated Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree, unlicensed operator and speed in zone. Gules was released on the tickets and is to appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.

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The Eastern League of Professional Baseball has announced the league will be changing their playoff format from a full season format to a split season format. Under the new format the first place team from each division during both the first and second halves of the season will qualify for the postseason. This change will go into effect immediately, starting with the 2019 season.  The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2019 campaign on the road April 4 against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Home Opener is scheduled for a 6:35 PM first pitch on Thursday, April 11 at NYSEG Stadium.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced that refund checks are being issued to consumers of “Energy Plus” as a result of a 2017 settlement.  Attorney General James also announced a settlement with “Ambit Energy”, both companies engaged in deceptive practices that resulted in consumers paying more for energy services when they were promised savings.   Over $700,000 in payments is being distributed to eligible current and former customers of Energy Plus stemming from a 2017 settlement with the Office of the Attorney General. Ambit previously agreed to provide more than $20 million in refunds to its customers in a class action settlement, so Attorney General James did not seek restitution in that case.

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Morgan Hungerford of East Meredith is the current Delaware County Dairy Princess, she has been chosen as one of 3 ambassadors for the dairy industry in New York State.  Hungerford was named the 2nd alternate for the state at a pageant held in Syracuse.  All 3 have won scholarships and will promote milk and other dairy products throughout New York this year.  

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Police in Haverstraw in Rockland County have arrested 35 year old Jason Mendez on a murder charge, after he was asked not to smoke near a family’s 6 children in a 7-11 Convenience Store parking lot Wednesday.  Mendez is accused of ramming his car into the family twice, killing the mother of the 6 children, Melissa DeLoatch, and injuring her husband & all 6 children, who were taken to an area hospital.  Mendez is being held for court action in Haverstraw town Court.

34-year-old Heather Kasmarcik of Johnson City pleaded guilty in Broome County Court for criminal sexual act, for engaging in sexual conduct with a girl less than 14 years of age, according to Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell.  State Police had arrested Kasmarcik and Derrick Cervini last year for allegedly sexually assaulting and raping 3 children from 2014 to June 2016.  Kasmarcik will be sentenced on May 22nd.

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The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Is offering funding opportunities for initiatives aimed at deterring opioid use disorder through prevention, treatment or recovery programs.   The application deadline for all of programs is March 7th, to apply or for more information and full list eligibility requirements, go to oasas.ny.gov/procurements. 

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Residents in the Harpursville School District voted in favor of the 1st phase of a 10 million dollar capital project, to upgrade a variety of locations around the district.  Voters also approved of a measure to spend over $410,000 on vehicle purchases Tuesday.

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