A Broome County grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Larry Harris of Binghamton for 2nd degree murder and 1st-degree manslaughter, in connection with the death of 11 year old Jerome Smith of Johnson City. Johnson City police arrested Smith’s Mother; 30-year-old Shakia Crute for 2nd-degree manslaughter for the February 2 death of the boy. Harris was already at Broome County Jail on drug charges; Crute has been held since February.
—————————————
This Week is National Drug Takeback week, where people can properly dispose of medications, so that they do not get into the wrong hands. Gabby Argo of AO Fox Hospital comments:
(Gabby Argo 4-25-19)
The Kiosks are in the Pharmacy areas at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, The Foxcare Center in Oneonta & the Bassett Clinic Building in Cooperstown.
—————————————-
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced rate increases at all of their facilities. Starting May 1st, the new tipping fees will be $2 per bag of garbage and $60 per Ton of garbage. There will be a charge of $3.50 per tire up to 20 inches and $155 per ton for tires over 20 inches. CRT monitors will cost $7.50 per unit; the DPW will continue to accept source separated recycling for free. More information is available at 337-1792.
————————-
The Delaware County Office for the Aging is looking for volunteers to drive older residents to non-emergency doctor appointments, to hospitals for testing, or various other appointments. Those interested in being a volunteer driver can call the Office for the Aging at 832-5750.
—————————————
The City of Oneonta announced that the Middle Level Parking Garage Closed will be closed on Friday for repairs. No parking signs are being posted this afternoon.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will visit Binghamton University for a public forum on the climate crisis this evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the 2nd floor of the University Union. After a presentation, Congressman Brindisi will answer audience questions. .
———————————————-
A raccoon in the town of Stamford is the first animal of 2019 to test positive for rabies in Delaware County. 3 people and a dog were exposed to the rabies virus, All 3 people are being treated for rabies post exposure prophylaxis. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations and has received a booster. The 2019 rabies clinics are listed at Delawarecountypublichealth.com
——————————-
Governor Cuomo today announced $6.5 million in new funding has been awarded for projects that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, as well as projects specifically targeted toward improving air quality in the Southern Tier. Local projects include $732,000 to Broome County for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along Chenango Street in the Town of Fenton & $1.7 million to the Village of Stamford for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along Main Street
—————————-
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and Senator Fred Akshar will be holding a bridge dedication ceremony on Today at 1:00 PM where they will be dedicating 2 bridges in memory of Justin Whiting and Lieutenant Cameron Hall, who lost their lives in service to their country during the war in Iraq. The ceremony will be held on a bridge on State Route 97 in the town of Hancock.
——————————————–
The SUNY Broome annual MLK Jr. Career Fair is taking place today from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the SUNY Broome Ice Center. This event is open to students, alumni, and community members, many area companies are sending representatives and are actively looking for new employees.
—————————————————–