P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-6-23

The Smoke From the Quebec Canada Wildfires is affecting much of the state and will lingers from the next several days, according to local meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 6-6-23)

Townsend that that any scattered Thunderstorms would only alleviate the smoky situation briefly, the best chance for local thunderstorms will be on Thursday.

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41 year old Steven Baker of Sidney pleaded guilty to 1 count of Animal Cruelty. On May 3, Sidney Police responded to a complaint of animal abuse at 40 River Street in the Village of Sidney, the officer observed an 8-month-old puppy with a gash on its left hind leg. The puppy was treated, Baker admitted that he became upset with the dog and threw a knife at it causing the gash in its hind leg. Baker appeared in Sidney Court today & pleaded guilty to Animal Cruelty, he will be sentenced to 1 year of in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, he will be required to register as on the Animal Abuser Registry, he will be prohibited from owning, possessing, residing with, or having contact with any companion animal. Baker was remanded to the Delaware County jail pending sentencing.

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Helios Care is offering “The Art of Bereavement” workshop over a 4 week period, Helios Care Spokesperson Jessica Weeden explains:

(Jessica Weeden 6-6-23)

The program will take place in Delhi at the Office of the Aging on June 14th, 21st, 28th and July 7th, from 10:00am to 11:30am, the program is free, but registration is required to attend. Registration of more information is available at (607) 432-5525.

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Forbes Magazine announced that for the 3rd straight year, the Raymond Corporation in Greene was chosen as 1 of America’s best midsize employers from the engineering and manufacturing sector. The list recognizes employers from among 500 companies, based on an independent survey and polling of an anonymous group of employees. The Raymond Corporation is hiring for more than 200 manufacturing positions on the first, second and third shifts, as well as for a number of engineering disciplines, more details about open positions and the job fairs are available at careers.raymondcorp.com.

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Former Saturday Night Live cast member, actor & comedian Rob Schneider will perform at the Broome County Forum Theatre on October 7th, Tickets go on sale this Friday, at 10:00 AM through Ticketmaster and at the Mirabito Box Office at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-6-23

The State DEC has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates until midnight tonight, across most of the state, due to wildfire burning in Quebec. The State Health Department reported that short-term health effects include irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and shortness of breath. Exposure to elevated levels of fine particulate matter can also worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. More information is available at on.ny.gov/nyaqi or 800-535-1345.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that charges or rape & sexual abuse charges have been dropped against Leor Kweller. Kweller is the brother of one of the former owners of The Colonial restaurant in downtown Binghamton, he was charged with 3rd degree rape, the Broome County Court decision could be appealed, charges against the other 2, charges against Yaron Kweller and Jordan Rindgen are still pending.

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Oneonta City Police are investigating the death of a man found in a Fox Hospital Bathroom on May 31st. The identity of the deceased has not been announced, Fox Hospital officials said that the man was not a patient, Emergency personnel attempted to revive the man unsuccessfully. The results of an autopsy performed Monday in Binghamton have not been released, foul play is not suspected.

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The Free Rabies Clinic scheduled for tonight in Unadilla has been canceled, The Otsego County Health Department said that the cancellation was due to the poor air conditions, it will be rescheduled shortly.

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