The next Government Office of Storm Recovery Meeting will be held on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Sidney High School Auditorium. Acquisition and Elevation will be discussed as well as the National Flood Insurance Program. People who received the letter from Delaware County are encouraged to attend as well as any residents of the Village of Sidney.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for August 2015. Locally, Chenango County’s rate dropped to 4.6%, Delaware County to 5.2% and Otsego County to 4.7%. The State’s unemployment rate decreased to 5.2% in August.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36-year-old Robert Stutzer of Delhi, following a complaint from a Hobart business owner who had reported checks had been stolen from the business and subsequently forged and cashed. Deputies charged Stutzer with 3rd degree Burglary, Forgery, and 2 counts of Petty Larceny. Stutzer was being held in the Delaware County Correctional Facility on a Parole Violation, he will appear in the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
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The trial of 49-year-old William Danielson of Oxford will begin next week in Chenango County Court. Danielson was arrested in December of 2013 for the murder of Lucinda Knoll in Norwich; the jury selection will begin on Monday. Danielson was indicted by the Chenango County grand jury for 2 counts of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree robbery & 2nd degree assault.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than 195,000 New Yorkers have registered to vote at dmv.ny.gov using the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system, MyDMV. The service is the first and only online voter registration process in New York State. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November general elections is October 9. More information is available at dmv.ny.gov.
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State Police raided 2 houses in Broome County on Wednesday following a lengthy investigation. The raids were conducted at 29 Walnut Street in Binghamton and 205 McKinley Avenue in Endicott, 4 people have been arrested on Federal Charges for allegedly operating Steroid labs at those addresses, more details are expected to be released shortly.
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The State DOT announced that traffic will be stopped tomorrow around the Prospect Mountain Construction project, as 2 bridges over the Chenango River will be brought down with controlled blasts. Officials stated that Beginning at about 10:15 AM, State Police will have the traffic in the area slowed down or stopped for about 15 minutes on I-81 south at exit 6. I-81 North at exit 2, State Route 17 East at exit 71 & I-88 west at exit 2. The on-ramp to I-81S at exit 5 for Front Street & SUNY Broome & State Route 7 on-ramp to I-81 North, & Route 17 West will be closed.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reminding policyholders who filed Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims that the last day to request a review of their claim is October 15th. Property owners, who feel that their Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claim was underpaid, can ask FEMA to review the claim by calling 866-337-4262. Call weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The deadline to Call FEMA is October15th.
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State comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his list of counties, towns 7 other municipalities that are susceptible to fiscal stress, based on their annual financial reports. Local areas that face significant stress were Broome County & the town of Cherry Valley, those susceptible to fiscal stress were the town of Pitcher and the City of Norwich.
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Governor Cuomo today signed “Amanda Lynn’s Law,” to strengthen penalties against those who seek to unlawfully conceal or dispose of a body. The measure is named after a Western New York woman who died under questionable circumstances in 2009 & whose body was hidden in a garbage can to avoid discovery. Current law only regulates the manner in which cemeteries, funeral directors, and medical professionals can dispose of remains and fails to address situations where they are intentionally concealed, altered, or destroyed to prevent its discovery. The new law makes this offense an E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
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The New York Harvest Fundraiser At “ 6 On The Square” In Oxford will be this Sunday from 2:00 TO 4:00 PM. The fundraiser will Benefit 6 On The Square programming. Local foods, wines & beers will be showcased along with arts & craft vendors, & local musicians. The full Schedule is available at 6ONTHESQUARE.ORG.