P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-6-23
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Toys for Tots collection sites will be up for a little while longer & the donated items will be collected shortly, according to Chamber President Ray Pucci:
(Ray Pucci 12-5-23)
Pucci said that about 3000 were distributed to Delaware County Families in need last year.
—————————————————————
3 fire departments responded to a structure fire at 936 Houghtaling Hollow in the town of Meredith Tuesday afternoon. A family of 5 was displaced by the trailer fire. Meridale Firefighters were assisted by the Franklin & Delhi Fire Department, no injuries were reported.
—————————————————————–
A special election to pick a successor to George Santos, will be held on February 13th, according to the Governor’s office. Santos was the 6th person expelled from the US House of Representatives in the country’s history Former area Congressman Tom Suozzi may be the Democratic Party choice, he had served that district for 6 years before making a run from Governor. Several Republicans are vying to keep the seat Republican after Santos’s ouster, he was expelled last week following a scandal-plagued tenure in Congress and a looming criminal trial.
———————————————-
The State Health Department reported that flu cases rose by over 25% in the last week and hospitalizations have surged by 30%. Most of the cases have been reported in Western New York, especially in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties. In the last recorded week, there were more than 4,000 cases reported in New York State, there has also been a surge in the respiratory virus known as RSV.
The West Kortright Center announced today a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. In addition they received a $10,000 Artist Support Grant for Adrianna Newell. The State Council has awarded over $80 million since Spring 2023 to over 1,500 artists and organizations across the state.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-6-23
35 year-old Bradley Law of Harpursville was sentenced in Broome County Court to 2 concurrent sentences of 1 1/3rd to 4 years in prison Tuesday. Law hit 13 year old Brennan Loveless with a pickup truck on January 1st 2023 while the boy was riding his bike on the shoulder of Route 7 near his home in Sanitaria Springs. Law fled the scene while Loveless, who was thrown 180 feet down the shoulder, suffering serious injuries. Law then told police he hit a deer with his truck instead. Law pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a firearm and attempted leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident.
——————————————————————–
State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old Gabrielle Becker, who is missing from Roxbury, since November 24th. She is described as a white female, 5’7″, 130 pounds with light brown shoulder length curly hair. Becker does not have a vehicle & maybe utilizing public transportation, anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 561-7400.
———————————————————————
State Police & other state agencies responded to a commercial vehicle crash at I-88 in Duanesburg, Tuesday morning. The investigation has determined a tractor-trailer traveling exited the road and traveled down a steep ravine, carrying multiple large cylinders containing compressed natural gas. The driver was removed and transported to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. I-88 was closed between exit 24 and exit 25 for the investigation & clean up, there were no home or business evacuations & there was no fire or explosion as a result of this crash. The name of the driver will not be released at this time. The investigation into the cause of this crash is ongoing.
—————————————————————
Area Resident Gene Schmidt announced that he & his family & volunteers will be serving Christmas dinner again this year, he told WCDO News that it will be at a different location:
(Gene Schmidt 12-6-23)
Schmidt said that people interested in volunteering can also visit his Facebook page & send an instant message this year.
———————————————————————
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is holding 2 blood drives in Oneonta Today, 1 drive will be held at the A.O. Fox Hospital Levene Center from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, another is being held at the Hunt College Union at SUNY Oneonta from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800 Red Cross.
———————————————–