P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-9-23
24 year old Zachary Rowe of Harpursville appeared for arraignment on August 7th, on a 3-count indictment in Delaware County Court. Rowe was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for possessing Fentanyl & Methamphetamine with intent to sell, the drugs were in the presence of a 4 year old child. The case is scheduled for a conference in Delaware County Court on August 21, 2023.
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The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a bat found in the town of Unadilla has tested positive for rabies. County Residents are reminded to keep their pets up to date with vaccination & boosters against rabies, more information is available at 607-547-4230, or at their website at otsegocounty.com
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New York Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant issued a temporary restraining order Monday halting the state from issuing or processing marijuana dispensary licenses. A veterans’ group lawsuit alleges the state’s Office of Cannabis Management created a licensing system that improperly limits initial licenses to people with drug convictions rather than a wider category of social equity applicants, such as veterans. Another lawsuit from a Michigan group claims that New York’s licensing system is unconstitutionally favors New Yorkers over out-of-state residents. Oral arguments will begin Friday in State Supreme Court.
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Governor Kathy Hochul said the state will spend $108 million on the well-being of students, following a drop off of state scores & learning loss attributed to time missed in the classroom due to the pandemic. $100 million will go to school districts and BOCES to hire more teachers with specialized experience in managing and counteracting learning loss, another $8.3 million will go directly to expand school mental health clinics
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Catholic Charities of Sidney has a Food Pantry near their office in the Sidney Civic Center, and they are seeking donation, leading up to a national event in September, Spokesperson penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-9-23)
More information about Catholic Charities, their Food Bank or other programs can be obtained by calling their office at 607-604-4071.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-9-23
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Nathan Smith of Windsor for Burglary, Assault, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, and Endangerment the welfare of a child charges, Smith is accused of breaking into a house & attacking a victim in front of children, on August 2nd. Deputies took Smith into custody, he was found with a small amount of methamphetamine, Smith was arraigned at central arraignment and released. He is due to appear in the Town of Windsor Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62 year old Kathleen Hibbard of Delhi after an investigation of a Motor Vehicle Accident. Deputies responded August 3rd to a Motor Vehicle Accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi. Hibbard was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a B.A.C of .08 or higher and moving from lane unsafely, she was ordered to appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Amir Robinson of Binghamton for Unlawful Imprisonment, Tampering with Evidence, Menacing and Harassment, following a dispute with a firearm in the town of Dickinson on August 2nd. Deputies responded to a report of a male with a firearm who would not leave a room at the Econo Lodge on Old Front Street, he allegedly pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened to kill her. Upon arrival at the scene, responding deputies located Robinson in the nearby vicinity and detained him without incident. Robinson was arraigned at central arraignment and remains in custody pending future court action.
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59 year old Valerie Alexander of Delhi, appeared in Delaware County Court, she pleaded guilty to Welfare Fraud and was sentenced to 9 months incarceration. Alexander admitted that she stole public assistance benefits totaling $2,530, she was ordered to pay restitution to the Delaware County Department of Social Services.
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US Senator Charles Schumer was in Sidney yesterday for a brief press Conference, WCDO’s Craig Stevens has the story:
(Craig-Schumer 8-9-23)
Senator Schumer & Gillibrand were also in Utica yesterday for a ribbon cutting on the Air Force Research Lab’s new Extreme Computing Facility, which will bring tech jobs coming to Mohawk Valley.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a walking tour of Main Street this afternoon, starting at 5:00 PM, the tour is by donation & will leave from the History Center on Main Street.
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