P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-1-24

State Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs resulting from a traffic stop on I-81 Tuesday. Troopers on I-81 observed a speeding vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. 43 year old Eduardo Azcona of Corona, Queens was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, he attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody after an altercation and the assistance of a taser. Troopers executed a search warrant on the vehicle & seized of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, MDMA, fentanyl & cannabis, Azcona was charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Cannabis, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Resisting Arrest, he was transported to the Cortland County Correctional Facility for Centralized Arraignment.

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The 40th annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally starts Friday & runs through Sunday at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno explains:

(Dave Pessagno 8-1-24)

All the information about this year’s Spiedie Fest can be found at spiedie fest.com.

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The Norwich High School Sports Hall of Fame will hold their 12th induction ceremony in October, spokesman Rich Turnbull told WCDO News about this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:

(Rich Turnbull 8-1-24)

Tickets can be obtained through Turnbull at 607-334-1600 extension 1439, the ceremony will be held on October 5th at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.

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The Broadway In Binghamton annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event is coming next week at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-1-24)

Among the shows featured this season, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “The Cher Show”, “The Addams Family” & “Chicago”, more information is available at nacentertainment.com

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-1-24

Brian Canfield of Greene pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs in Delaware County Court Wednesday. Canfield appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment, On February 17, 2024, Sidney Police Officer Royce Terry observed a motor vehicle parked in the library parking lot after it was closed, with Canfield slumped over the steering wheel, and the engine was running, Canfield was under the influence of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. Canfield will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision, he faces sentencing on September 23rd.

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President Biden has nominated former area Congressman & current Judge Anthony Brindisi to serve at the federal level in Utica based on the recommendation of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Brindisi has been on the New York State Court of Claims since 2022. This nomination is for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Brindisi will be to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, followed by full Senate confirmation.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours today, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Oneonta Town Hall, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15th, Candidates can sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov. Minimum qualifications needed to sign up for the examination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old and a maximum of 34 years old at the time of application.