P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-6-25
36 year old Cody Bush of Binghamton was sentenced as a second time felony offender in Broome County Court today to 6 years in State Prison followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bush was recently pulled over by the Binghamton Police, Bush was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, packaging materials, and a digital scale, he admitted to possessing with the intent to sell.
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New York State Department of Health’s computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a 6-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Overall, the audit found 370 million claims were processed between October 2023 through March 2024, totaling nearly $49.6 billion.
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The Norwich Police Department announced a joint venture with the Norwich City School District and the Vestal Police Department, Vestal Police Department has invited the Norwich Police Department School Resource Officer, Nicholas Mooney, to bring up to 20 High School Students to attend the Youth Police Academy, which is a 2 week venture that runs from July 14th through July 25th. Students will take part in physical training and lectures to include SWAT Team tactics, Bomb Disposal, EMS/Fire Support, K9 Demonstrations and Crime Scene Scenarios. The Norwich City School District will provide daily transportation for the students, those who are interested should email Officer Mooney at nmooney@norwichpd.org and ask for an application. There is no fee for this event.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will continue with their “EmpowHER” series on Friday, March 7, starting at 10:00 am at the Stonewall at the Meredith Inn. Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
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Pucci said that the session, will be led by John Mancuso of Authentic Communication Matters, The cost is only $25 per person and includes all program material and brunch. The Chamber’s EmpowHER series is sponsored by The Women Fund of the Community Foundation of South Central New York. Registration is requested by March 1st under the Events and Programs tab at DelawareCounty.org.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-6-25
The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held today at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Manager Reid Brignac returns for a fourth season at the helm of the New York Mets Double A team. Among his coaching staff is former Big leaguer Mariano Duncan, The Rumble Ponies open the 2025 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 4th, The Ponies’ home opener is on Tuesday, April 8th against the Hartford Yard Goats. Season and individual game tickets are on sale at the Box Office at Mirabito Stadium, on the phone at (607)-722-FUNN, or online at bingrp.com.
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