P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-16-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced an update following the issuing of an Executive Order By County Executive Jason Garnar last week, that prohibits hotels and multiple dwellings from contracting with municipalities to house large groups of individuals. The Sheriff’s Office learned that a least 2 local hotels in Vestal were contacted by a New York City officials 2 days before the executive order, to try to house migrants then in New York City, to Broome County, both hotels declined. Sheriff Fred Akshar stated that they began their investigation prior to the state of emergency declaration & Deputies are continuing to monitor the situation and have been ordered to turn away any vehicles involved in exporting the migrants.

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A New Sienna Institute Poll today showed that for the 1st time, Governor Hochul 45% of those polled viewed her unfavorably, while 40% viewed her favorably. Her Job Approval rating dropped 6% to 44%, however a strong majority think that Hochul is a hard worker at a 58 to 20% rating. The poll shows that 38% think the new state budget will be good, while 26% said that it won’t.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & the Leatherstocking Education Addiction Foundation are teaming up for a discussion tomorrow on ZOOM regarding getting people with past criminal records, back into the local workforce that is starving to fill positions. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 5-17-23)

The program runs from 9 to 12 noon, interested participants can go to the events tab on delawarecounty.org to register and receive a zoom link.

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Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show that will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 11am to 2pm at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta, organizer Susan O’Handley explains:

(Susan O’Handley 5-16-23)

EV Owners are invited to participate at no charge. Dealerships are sought as event sponsors and are encouraged to attend the event with EV vehicles. All are encouraged to register by May 20th at info@doas.us or at 607-397-3815.

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Eastern Meat Solutions, of Ontario, Canada, has issued a recall for over 40,000 pounds of raw, boneless pork products, that have been sold in New York State. The products are being recalled in New York State are labeled as “Park Street Deli” & they have an establishment number “EST. 4800” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items should be returned to the store of purchase for a refund, Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Eastern Meat Solutions at customer.service@sierrascs.com.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 5-16-23

School Budgets will be voted on today, as well as some School Board Seats. Many area school districts are keeping their tax levy increase at or below the state cap this year.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s office announced that on May 9th, Deputies were dispatched to respond to a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Town of Delhi. 41 year old Akila Kerr of Delhi, was the driver of the vehicle, Deputies suspected alcohol was a factor & conducted field sobriety tests. Kerr was charged with Driving While Impaired and Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, as well as speed not reasonable and prudent, failure to keep right and move from lane unsafely. Kerr was released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court.

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Delhi Village Police, assisted by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the State Police Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at 2 residences in the Town of Walton, where a quantity of electronic devices was seized by the police. Officers arrested former Waton Town Supervisor Joseph Hanley on a Sealed Indictment Warrant issued by the Delaware County Supreme Court, he was charged by Grand Jury indictment with Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor. Hanley was remanded to the Delaware County Jail pending arraignment before the Delaware County Supreme Court.

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The next meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning at 7:30 AM at the Bob’s Diner. More information is available at 967-8700.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Walton today, from 1:30 to 6:00 PM, at the Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road. To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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