Governor Cuomo today announced that 8,132 dangerous drivers have been kept off the road during the last three years as result of tough regulations implemented in 2012. Since the measures went into effect three years ago, the DMV has permanently denied licenses to: 1,792 people for accumulating 5 or more alcohol or drug-related driving convictions in their lifetime. 2,515 people for having three or four alcohol or drug-related driving convictions in the last 25 years, plus at least one other serious driving offense during that period. The DMV has denied licenses to 3,825 drivers for an additional five years after revocation due to three or four alcohol or drug-related convictions but no serious driving offense in the last 25 years.
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State Police arrested 18 Year old Austin Clifford of Shrub Oak for criminal possession of a controlled substance, & unlawful possession of marihuana. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop after Clifford was observed driving at 81 miles an hour on State Route 17 in the Town of Deposit, the trooper could smell marihuana inside vehicle. A search of the vehicle found that Clifford unlawfully possessed marihuana wax and almost 20 grams of marihuana. Clifford was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Deposit Court on October 12th.
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The Oneonta department of public service announced that they will be flushing water mains on the low service in the west end of the city. The affected areas will be along Chestnut streets and all other streets west of Clinton Street, included the city operated system into the Town of Oneonta. Water color & pressure may be affected during the flushing period, which will run for 2 weeks starting today.
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Governor Cuomo launched the Common Core Task Force from a group of education officials, teachers, parents, and state representatives, to review & recommend the overhaul the Common Core system. The

(Cuomo 9-29-15)

Task Force will complete its review and deliver its final recommendations by the end of this year.
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About 150 Sidney Village Residents attended last weeks meeting with village officials regarding plans to move people out of the River Street flood prone area, or to elevate their homes. Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 9-29-15)

Those who would like to set up a meeting with village officials about their options can call 561-2324.
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Emergency Crews from Unadilla responded this morning to a 1-vehicle rollover accident. The accident occurred East of exit 11 in the eastbound lane of I-88, officials said that it was only a property damage accident, with no injuries reported. Traffic was slowed through the area for the clean up & investigation.
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Oneonta Police responded to the Town House Motor Inn Monday following the report of a disturbance. Police said that an infant suffered serious injuries, they arrested 29-year-old Heather Wright of Oneonta for 2nd degree assault, & endangering the welfare of a child, as the baby suffered injuries between Wright & 1 other person, Wright was being held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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The Delaware County Department of Economic Development will hold 3 public meetings to discuss the proposed “Bed Tax” for Delaware County in the lodging and accommodating businesses. The public meetings will be held in Delhi on October 5th, Margaretville on October 7th and Hancock on October 7th at 6:00 PM in each town hall. People who cannot attend this meeting, but have questions, or comments, can contact the Director of Economic Development, Glenn Nealis, at Delaware County Economic Development, 1 Courthouse Square, Delhi, or glenn.nealis@co.delaware.ny.us,
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State Police arrested 36-year-old Rose Gibson of Herkimer for 2nd degree burglary & false personation. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a report of a suspicious woman inside a home on Lake Street in the Town of Cooperstown; Gibson is accused of entering the unoccupied home without permission, consuming an alcoholic drink then sleeping on the sofa. After being discovered by a worker she then walked away, when troopers located her, she gave a false name and date of birth. Gibson was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond.
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The State Attorney General’s office will be doing a presentation on “Senior Scams” On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM at St. James Manor, in Oneonta. This event is open to the public, RSVP are requested by emailing shelly@otsegocc.com or by calling 432-4500 extension 207.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension would like to invite members of the public to participate in a GET SET Energy Efficiency Workshop on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension 34570 State Hwy 10, Hamden, Registration, or more information is available at 875-6531. More information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County’s is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.
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