30 year old Nicholas Philhowe of Windsor has been identified by State Police as the shooter in Monday Night’s exchange of gunfire in the town of Kirkwood. A State Trooper observed a vehicle wanted in connection with an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle complaint, as he attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle took evasive action and subsequently stopped on State route 17, Philhowe got out of the vehicle & with an illegal military type weapon, opened fire and exchanged gunfire with the Trooper. Philhowe died from the wounds sustained in the shooting, the Trooper was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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Governor Cuomo met with gun safety advocates today to discuss legislation to help curb gun violence. The Red Flag Bill is designed to keep guns away from mentally ill and other potentially dangerous individuals, it also proposals the banning of bump stocks and extend the waiting period for purchasing a gun:
(Cuomo 1-29-19)
The Governor committed to passing these measures in the first 100 days of the 2019 Legislative Session, in his State of The State address earlier this month.
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The precipitation associated with the current winter storm will be a lot less than initially expected, but very cold conditions are coming in the next few days, according to area meteorologist Rich Townsend:
(Rich Townsend 1-29-19)
The possibility of Frostbite exists with the cold weather, Townsend said to wear gloves, cover exposed skin & try not to stay out for long periods of time with the extreme cold temperatures.
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The Airport Inn on the Airport road in the town of Maine in Broome County was destroyed by fire early this morning. Endwell fire fighters responded at about 4:20 this morning, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and the National Transportation Safety Board reached an agreement in court regarding access to the limousine involved in the Schoharie crash in October that killed 20. The NTSB was expected to conduct a visual examination of the limousine today & the judge in the court ruling will allow for a search warrant for the limo’s transmission and torque converter for the NTSB inspection. The NTSB investigation had been stalled due to a lack of access to the limo, as the Schoharie County District Attorney wanted an inspection of the transmission for its criminal case against Prestige Limousine operator Nauman Hussain.
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The Village of Bainbridge announced today that the Boil Water order from last week has been lifted. The order was deemed necessary following the water main Break at Kirby Street & the subsequent repair.
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The New York State of Health Marketplace Open Enrollment ends Thursday January 31. Those looking to enroll can go to nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.
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Peaches, nectarines and plums that were distributed in 18 states, including New York, have been recalled due to potential listeria risks. According to the FDA, the peaches and nectarines are sold as a bulk retail produce item with PLU sticker number 4044, 3035 and 4378 showing the country of origin of Chile. More information is available at fda.gov/Safety/Recalls. Walmart stores in New York sold some the nectarines & peaches in question
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State Police arrested 20 year old Heaven Parrish of Smithville Flats, for allegedly having sexual contact with a child under the age of 15. Parrish was charged with 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act & 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest comes after Police investigated an anonymous complaint. Parrish was arraigned in the town of Norwich Court & she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail. An order of protection was also issued for the victim. The investigation is continuing.
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