P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-9-23
Terry DeCutler of Sidney & Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla were sentenced in Otsego County Court, to 20 years to life in prison, for the murder of Kaleb O’Neill in Oneonta on Memorial Day last year. The DeCutler brothers both pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Murder, for the fatal stabbing of O’Neill in an alley near Dietz Street in downtown Oneonta.
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In the new State Budget Plan, there is an Increase in the State excise tax on cigarettes and little cigars. Effective September 1st, the State excise tax on cigarettes will increase by $1.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes. Also, effective September 1, 2023, the New York State excise tax on little cigars will increase by $1.00 per pack of 20 little cigars. More information is available at tax.ny.gov.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $7 million for 15 providers across New York State to support medication for addiction treatment. The funding is being distributed through the State’s Opioid Settlement Fund, Awardees are providers certified by either various state agencies including the the Office of Mental Health, & the Department of Health. Each provider is receiving an award of up to $500,000. In the Southern Tier, awardees include the United Health Services Hospitals. More information is available at oasas.ny.gov/treatment.
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As the number of scam phone calls remain high for New Yorkers, there are 3 area codes that are more likely to be a from a scammer. New York City area codes 332, 347 & 646 have a high percentage of scam calls, Local law enforcement agencies remind the public to never give out personal financial information to a phone call that you did not initiate, and do not call back numbers from potential scammers who leave a voicemail.
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The Delaware County Chamber has released a New Toolkit for Businesses, called the “Fair Chance Hiring Toolkit, for businesses, nonprofits, and government units about hiring individuals with criminal records. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO news about eh toolkit:
(Ray Pucci 5-9-23)
Pucci said that the program is modeled on a successful plan implemented in Oklahoma and has been adapted for Delaware & Sullivan Counties, the free download is available on the Resources tab of delawarecounty.org.
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The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is seeking participants for an upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, June 3 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Spokesperson Susan O’Handley explains:
(Susan O’Handley 5-9-23)
EV Owners are invited to participate at no charge. Sponsorship levels and registration information can be found at doas.us/ev-2023. All are encouraged to register by May 20th.
A.M, NEWS TUESDAY 5-9-23
Opening statements began in Schoharie County Court Monday, in the trial of Nauman Hussain. Hussain is the owner of Prestige Limousine, he is charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash in Schoharie that killed 17 passengers, the driver and 2 people in a gas staion in Schoharie, where the vehicle’s safety is in question.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a vehicle in the Chenango River Friday off of I-88 near Exit 3. The updated report stated that 21 year old Colby Degnan went off the highway into the Chenango River, he & passenger Colleen Bobola escaped the vehicle as it started floating down the river & was sinking, Bobola was able to make it to shore, the currents swept Degnan further down the Chenango River. Deputy Mark Hamilton tied a rescue line around his waist before jumping into the river, Hamilton brought Degnan back to shore, but he was unresponsive, CPR was performed, Degnan was transported to Wilson Hospital where he remains in critical condition, Bobola was taken to Wilson Hospital for minor injuries and released. The Broome County Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the accident.
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New York Mets right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco will be making a rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies tonight against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium. Fans can purchase tickets to Tonight’s game by at BINGRP.com, by calling 607-722-3866, or in person at the Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.
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