State Police are continuing to investigate a November 1980 homicide case in Broome County 30-year-old Barry Marquart of Binghamton was reported missing after they were contacted by Marquart’s father, who stated that his son had been missing & he had received a call from Barry’s roommate. On November 9, 1980 Marquart’s car was found parked at the Exit 5 rest area on I-81 in the Town of Dickinson, Troopers found Marquart’s body in the Chenango River, his wallet was located in Otsiningo Park, south of the rest area. The autopsy ruled the death as a drowning and determined the victim received injuries from blows to his head and face. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Investigator Matthew Hicks at the State Police Major Crimes Unit at 561-7400.
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Following a month-long review, the New York State Police Search Committee unanimously recommended Lieutenant Colonel George Beach to serve as superintendent of the State Police. Beach has more than 30 years of expertise in crisis response, operational planning, emergency management and public policy; he will replace Joseph D’Amico who has served as superintendent of the New York State Police since 2011.
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Members of the Assembly’s Minority Conference called for changes to the way the books are kept, to create more transparency, accountability and oversight in how tax dollars are spent–especially in terms of New York’s Economic Development, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch responds:

(Crouch 6-7-16)

Assemblyman Pete Lopez also responded:

(Lopez 6-7-16)

The Assembly Minority Conference Legislation sets up an independent advisory committee, streamlines economic development tax credits and other programs to make it fairer for all businesses to compete for state contracts and prohibit campaign contributions from appointees to their appointing authority.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Patrick Davenport of Oxford on an active Bench Warrant from the Norwich Police Department. Davenport was wanted for failure to appear on the charges of Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine and 3rd degree Burglary. Davenport was turned over to the custody of Norwich Police Department for processing.
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Governor Cuomo today announced special education providers would receive a 4% increase in reimbursement rates. Schools benefiting from this increase serve approximately 13,500 students across the state with emotional or physical disabilities, mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, or involvement with the juvenile justice, social service or child welfare system. Action was taken to continue the reforms approved 2 years ago to help stabilize and streamline the rate-setting process for school-age providers.
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Fox Hospital’s executive leadership team and the board of directors announced that Dr. Reginald Knight has been selected as the new Vice President of Medical Affairs. Dr. Knight will begin his appointment at Fox on July 5th; He will be based at Fox three days of the week, splitting time between Bassett Medical Center and Fox. For the last 7 years, Dr. Knight has been an attending orthopedic surgeon for Bassett Medical Center. He also serves as director of Bassett’s spine care institute as well as president of the medical staff.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings, to those women, 40 or older, who are without health insurance or are underinsured. Screenings include pap with pelvic exams, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits. Those who Sign up now will receive a 25% discount card to Sweet Frog, those who get the screenings done by June 30th will have their name entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart and Mirabito’s. Appointments can be made toll-free 1-888-345-0225.
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State Police are investigating a recent burglary at Frog Pond Farms in Bainbridge. The Burglary was reported on Sunday, anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.
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The Town of Unadilla announced that their Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 14th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7. The meeting has been moved in order to not conflict with Flag Day.
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The SFCU Hometown Parade will be held this Saturday along West Main, Main & river Streets in downtown Sidney, SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-6-16)

Sidney police will close off area roads around the parade route prior to the 12:00 Noon start time until the conclusion of the parade.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.
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Delaware County Public Health will host a rabies clinic today in Walton, for dogs, cats, and ferrets on: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Walton Highway Garage on state route 10.