P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-12-24
On Monday, Deputies from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton, responding emergency medical personnel pronounced 48-year-old Lawrence Foster of Walton, and 24-year-old Kaelyn Foster, also of Walton deceased at the scene. 44 year old Grace Bartolillo of Downsville suffered serious physical injuries and was transported by Life-net to Albany Medical Center. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Walton Police, State Police, and the New York State Department of Transportation among others, the investigation is continuing.
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State Police announced that On November 9th, 18 year old Dariel Vasquez of Pomona, who was an employee of the State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department, was killed while battling a forest fire at Sterling Forest in Greenwood Lake. The State Police updated this story this afternoon, the investigation revealed that Vasquez was struck by a tree while battling the forest fire and succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Annual “Operation Merry Christmas” event is underway with trees in stores in Sidney, Bainbridge, Unadilla & Afton program Spokesperson Valerie McCain explains:
(Valerie McCain 11-12-24)
McCain said that the giveaway days on December 13th & 14th will again be held at the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during cold winter months. Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, which can provide up to $996 to eligible households, are currently open to New Yorkers. About 66,000 received benefits in the Southern tier last year, more information is available at otda.ny.gov.
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Broadway In Binghamton is proud to announce their latest season special, Menopause The Musical 2: will be coming to the Forum Theatre, June 4 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, at 10:00 AM at the Forum Box Office, Ticketmaster or online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com. More information is available at 607-772-1391 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-12-24
A Red Flag Warning has been issued through 6:00PM tonight, with the smoke from the Catskills wildfires spreading north to the Capital region and west into Delaware & Schoharie Counties & contiguous Counties. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. New York State has implemented a statewide burn ban in effect until November 30 due to increased fire risk.
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State Senator Peter Oberacker and local officials will deliver remarks at the grand re-opening of the Oneonta DMV, at 242 Main Street in Oneonta, the event begins at 8:45.
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NYSEG is reporting about 250 Chenango County Customers are without power this morning, mostly in Smyrna & Otselic, they are working to restore power as soon as possible.
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