P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-7-23

State Police increased patrols throughout the Labor Day weekend and ran a special enforcement from Friday, September 1, through Monday, September 4th. The enforcement combats drunk, impaired and reckless driving. Troop C Troopers removed 14 impaired drivers from the road during the busy Labor Day weekend.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce her Training and Nutrition Stability Act, to help prevent job-seekers from losing their SNAP benefits by changing loopholes that are counter-productive:

(GILLIBRAND 9-7-23)

Gillibrand said that Local Congressman Marc Molinaro is one of the sponsors of the bill in the House of Representatives.

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All Area Law Enforcement agencies are reminding area motorists that school is back in session this week. They remind motorists that it is illegal to pass a school bus with its flashing lights on while they are collecting or dropping off students before & after school. They also remind motorists that posted speed limits at schools are inn effect weekdays while school is in session, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. According to the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, an estimated 50,000 motorists pass stopped school buses with red lights flashing statewide each school day.

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Many school district are changing their school mascot & sports team names under a state mandate to stay away from names that may be unfavorable to indigenous people, Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock said that District residents can check their website for the latest information on the name change:

(Eben Bullock 9-7-23)

Bullock said that the district website is sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange, they hope to finish the name change process by the end of the year.

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The Community Foundation for South Central New York announced that the Chobani Community Impact Fund Grant Proposal Guidelines are available online. Those interested can go to Donorswhocare.org & go to the “Grant Seekers” tab for instructions, Letters of inquiry are due by September 27th, The Chobani Community Impact Fund will prioritize programs and organizations working to combat food and nutrition insecurity.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-7-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old Patrick Stanton of Deposit after the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed search warrant in Deposit. On August 31, 2023, the Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 35 Front Street in Deposit, Stanton was arrested on a variety of drug charges, Officers seized Methamphetamine, Scales, and packaging materials used for weighing and packaging narcotics for sale. Stanton was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

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A Judge ruled that State Attorney General Letitia James $250 million lawsuit against Donald Trump will proceed without delay. The lawsuit is against Trump and his real estate company. The trial is expected to begin October 2.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dylan Shoemaker on an outstanding warrant for Criminal Contempt, he is described as a white male, 6’3″ tall with brown eyes & brown hair, he is balding & wears glasses & is known to frequent the Town of Fenton. Anyone with information on the location of Shoemaker is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.