P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-16-24

40-year-old Alex Shoga of Binghamton was found guilty on a number of charges regarding a home invasion in the Town of Chenango. A Broome County jury convicted Shoga on 2 counts each of robbery, burglary and criminal possession of a weapon, in March of 2023, Shoga broke into a home on Dimmock Hill Road and struck a man on his head twice with a handgun, he held 2 people at gunpoint, face down on the floor and threatened to kill them. Shoga stole money, credit cards, cell phones and wallets before fleeing. Using the “Find My iPhone” app on one of the victim’s phones, Deputies track Shoga to Johnson City where a high-speed pursuit ensued, he jumped out of the Jeep & was apprehended following a short foot pursuit. Due to previous convictions, Shoga faces between 15 years to life and 25 years to life at his sentencing in July.

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2 uniformed Norwich Police Officers responded Monday afternoon to 40 Hayes Street for a Burglary in progress call. Upon arrival the officers were confronted by the resident, 27 year old Skyler Rubottom, who attempted to stab one of the officers with the 13-inch chef knife, and then proceeded to throw the knife at the officer, striking the officer in the shoulder. Rubottom was taken into custody, & was charged with Attempted Murder, Menacing a Police Officer, Attempted Assault, Resisting Arrest & Falsely Reporting an Incident, Rubottom is being held at the Norwich Police Department, awaiting arraignment at Norwich City Court, the officers were not injured.

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Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that 60 year old Eva Witteman of Binghamton was re-sentenced to 1.5 years in state prison and 1 year of post- release supervision after admitting to a violation of probation in Delaware County Court Monday. Witteman was sentenced to probation last week for her conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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The Village of Sidney received a $5 million grant from FEMA that will be used for a flood mitigation project, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:

(Ray Baker 4-16-24)

Mayor Baker said this project was first discussed after the 2011 floods, which caused additional damage to areas of the village on top of what the 2006 flooding did, the culverts should redirect water that previously went into the village & should direct it back into the Susquehanna River or Weir Creek.

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Tax collections for State Fiscal Year 2023-24 totaled $106.4 billion, over $2 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget in the most recent financial plan, according to the March State Cash Report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Tax receipts also exceeded the projection in the Consensus Economic and Revenue Forecast Report, which estimated $1.35 billion in additional receipts above DOB estimates through the end of SFY 2024-25.

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Brian Mulder of Union Grove Distillery in Arkville, will appear on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller program. 3 distillers from across the United States compete to become Master Distiller. Mulder’s TV debut with Moonshiners: Master Distiller is scheduled to air tonight at 10:00 pm on Discovery Channel. Union Grove will host a screening party for the episode on Saturday at 7:30pm.

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A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held today at the Worcester Town Barn, for dogs, cats & ferrets. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, More information is available at (607) 547-4230.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-16-24

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen have been identified as the Officers killed in a shootout in Liverpool Sunday Night. Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle that was eventually lost, but they discovered that the car was registered in Liverpool, they responded along with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, they were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed. Hoosock & Jensen were struck by gunfire, the unidentified suspect was also shot, all 3 were taken to Upstate Medical, all 3 died from their injuries.

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State Leaders announced an agreement with legislative leaders on the Fiscal Year 2025 New York State Budget. The legislature is expected to pass bills that will enact the budget, totaling 237 Billion Dollars, The budget does not raise income or business taxes and maintains state reserves at 15%.

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Bainbridge Initiative will hold an event Thursday at Bob’s Diner at 5:30 to 7:00 PM, the discussion will include the showing of the documentary “Chasing the dragon”, Carole Kanzer of Bainbridge initiative explains:

(Carole Kanzer 4-16-24)

Kanzer said that the Special guest is Wilma Cotten, author of “Is the Swing High or Low”, she will speak on her late daughter’s struggle with bipolar disease, substance abuse and murder, the program is not suitable for younger children

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Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce next General Membership Meeting will be held this morning at 7:30 am, the meeting will be held in the Back of Bob’s Diner.

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