A Winter Weather Watch is in effect as a storm system works its way to the region, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 3-21-19)

Townsend said that he expects about 3 to 5 inches of snow with this storm, possibly a little more in the higher elevations; road conditions will be mostly wet.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in trying to locate 31 year old Christopher Nugent of Deposit, who was charged with gang assault in connection with a stabbing at the Main Street, Johnson City McDonald’s in December.  The Warrant Division describes Nugent as white, standing 5’10” tall, weighing 155 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, Tips can be submitted to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by phone at 778-1196 or 778-2923 or 778-2933.

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The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 7,900, or 0.1%, to 8,254,400, a new, all-time high, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor.  The statewide unemployment rate was at 3.9%.

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Upstate New York casinos authorized to offer sports gambling could be accepting wagers by Memorial Day weekend, after the state Gaming Commission posted its rules for sports betting Wednesday, which started the 60-day period during which the public can weigh in on the issue.   After the Public Comment period, sports wagering would be allowed at the 4 privately owned non-Indian-owned casinos, including Tioga Downs.

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State Leaders are optimistic a new state budget can be passed before the new fiscal year begins April 1.  State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins told reporters that she’s committed to passing the budget on time and that negotiations with Cuomo are making progress.  Last minute issues include proposals to eliminate cash bail for criminal defendants & Making the 2% Tax Cap permanent.

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The Out Of the Woodworks Players will be performing their next Production in early April, Spokesman Will Drew explains:

(Will Drew 3-21-19)

Tickets are already available at brownpapertickets.com, through the OWP Facebook Page, or at the door.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued the city of Norwich and greater Norwich community to lower the American flag from through Sunday, March 31 to honor Norwich Police Sergeant Timothy Annesi, who died from a chronic illness Sunday.   Calling hours were held last night in Norwich.  A funeral service will be held this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church.

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The Village Of Sidney will be holding an informational meeting today from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Sidney Civic Center Board Room regarding possible implementation of one refuse hauler for all residential homes in the Village of Sidney. This will be 1st of 2 meetings on this topic, there will be a discussion of the proposal and residents are encouraged to ask questions or raise concerns about this subject. 

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Tomorrow will be the deadline to submit nominations to the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, for their Distinguished Business Award & The Eugene Bettiol Jr Distinguished Citizen Award.  More information is available at otsegocc.com.

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