P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $230 million in awards will go to 9 upstate airports for revitalization projects. The Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport will get $32 million to fund 2 projects, one will entail a relocation of the General Aviation Terminal to integrate it with the Passenger Terminal, The 2nd project will construct a new, 3,000-square-foot General Aviation Customs & Border Protection facility south of the terminal.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Hamden for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies received a complaint from Child Protective Services with possible allegations of physical abuse regarding a juvenile. Pierce is accused of striking the victim with excessive force, Pierce was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
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The State Labor department announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by more than 27,000, to just over 8 Million in August. New York State’s unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in July to 4.7% in August, The Labor Participation rate was just over 60%, equaling the number just prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
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The Tri County Chapter of New York State Women will host an AMBA Blood Analysis clinic in Sidney in Sidney Saturday for those who pre-registered. The clinic will be held at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge on River Street from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday
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Telephone Registration opens Saturday for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Days. Businesses will bring their hazardous materials on Friday October 7th, residents who pre-register will bring their items Saturday October 8th. The Number to register by phone will be 607-865-6474.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking meeting will be held tomorrow at the Hamden Inn & Lounge from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Chamber members interested in attending can register online at delawarecounty.org to register.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old James Cook of Masonville following an incident on September 8th. Members of the Sheriff’s Office & the owner of a property had completed a court ordered eviction at State Highway 206 in Masonville, Deputies returned to a reported trespass in progress, Deputies’ located Cook, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, 1 count each of Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Trespass, and 2nd degree Burglary. Cook was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending future court action.
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Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Recognition Ceremony on today, at Peila View Farms in Oxford, spokesperson Audrey Robinson told WCDO News about the award winners:
(Audrey Robinson 9-15-22)
A brief presentation on project and membership updates will be provided at the event that begins at 4:00 pm in Oxford.
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The Annual “Test Drive Your Seat” will be held today & tomorrow at the Broome County Forum Theater in Binghamton from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 9-16-22)
Binghamton staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391
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The Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 3 day Yard Sale today, tomorrow & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity’s small works house projects. More information is available at 607-843-6249 or chenangohabitat.org.
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Sidney Village Department of Public Works announced that Union Street between Pearl Street & Glen Avenue will be closed to replace a hydrant. The work will begin at 8:00 Am & is expected to be completed at around 3:00 PM.
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