State Police announced today that State Trooper Timothy Pratt died this morning as a result of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle on Ballard Road in the town of Wilton, at about 6:55 AM, while assisting the driver of a tractor trailer on Ballard Road, Trooper Pratt was struck by a passing car and critically injured. Trooper Pratt was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he died from his injuries at approximately 9:30 a.m. Trooper Pratt became a member of the State Police in 1987, he was 55 years old. Funeral arrangements should be announced shortly. Police added that no charges will be filed against the driver of the 2nd vehicle.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached separate $6 million settlements with DraftKings and FanDuel, resolving lawsuits alleging false and deceptive advertising practices by the companies. The agreements also require sweeping reforms to the companies’ marketing, including clear disclosure of terms and conditions for marketing promotions, expected winnings, and expected performance in the online contests, as well as resources for players at risk for compulsive gaming disorders, including addiction. the companies will be required to maintain a webpage that provides information about the rate of success of users in its contests, including the percentage of winnings captured by the top 1%, 5% and 10% of players.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Amber Roe of Oneonta, for operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers stated that Roe drove herself to the State Police Oneonta Barracks to report a theft, Troopers determined that Roe was driving while impaired by drugs, she consented to a Blood Test & lab results are pending. Roe was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on November 15, 2016.
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The State Financial Services Department & the Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl today announced the arrest of 34-year-old Lawrence Woodards of Cooperstown, and 34-year-old Kevin Williamson of New York City, for allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 in tax proceeds from the Otsego County Treasurer’s Office. Woodards is accused of stealing approximately $14,000 while employed as an account clerk typist in the Treasurer’s Office. Williamson is accused of depositing the checks into his bank account and then mailing approximately half of the money back to Woodards. Bother were charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny. They were arraigned in Town of Otsego Court and were both released on their own recognizance pending a November 16th hearing.
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A Binghamton man who pleaded guilty to stabbing a man over an argument about chicken nuggets was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday. After being released from prison, Weaver also will be supervised for an additional five years. Weaver also will have to pay $75 in fees. Lamont Weaver pleaded guilty Sept. 7 in Broome County Court to a felony count of second-degree assault in connection with the May 28 stabbing of a 39-year-old man at a residence on Crandall Street in Binghamton.
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74% of guns used in crimes in New York originated from other states, and 86% recovered handguns came from outside the state, according to a report Tuesday from state Atoortney General Eric Schneiderman. State law enforcement agencies recovered 52,915 firearms between 2010-2015. Only 6% Of Guns Were Recovered From The Original Purchaser. Schenderman’s report indicated that New York’s tough guns laws were undermined by lesser regulations in other states. The full report can be accessed at ag.ny.gov

NY State of Health announced that open enrollment for New Yorkers seeking health insurance coverage in 2017, through Qualified Health Plans begins on November 1st. Open Enrollment runs through January 31, 2017.
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The next meeting of the Tri Town Coalition on Substance abuse will be tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition Spoeksperson Lorraine Keckeisen told WCDO news of tonight’s agenda:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 10-26-16)

Keckeisen said that a free Nar-Can Training session will be held on November 2nd at Tri Town Regional Hospital at 6:00 PM.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police arrested 27 year old Kenneth Oefelein of Coventry on 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Oefelein allegedly damaged property of the victim and did not allow her to call 911, during a domestic dispute on October 19th. Oefelein was arraigned in the Town of Coventry court and is being held on $5000 cash bail. Oefelein is to reappear in the Town of Coventry court at a later date.
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The Sidney chamber Of Commerce & Community Bank, N.A. will hold their Business After Hours along with Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties today. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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STOMP returns to Binghamton for two performances tonight & tomorrow night at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com