Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Ives of Oneonta for 2nd degree burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny, in connection with burglaries in downtown Oneonta. Ives was being held for arraignment, the investigation is ongoing & more charges may be forthcoming.
The Oneonta Common Council enacted a new series of rules regarding vacant properties in the city. The complete list of regulations can be found at oneonta.ny.us/files
523 SFCU Members were affected at 2 ATM’s with skimming devices, and the steps are continuing to correct the issue, according to SFCU Vice President of Marketing Keith May:
(Keith May 9-4-19)
May said the amount of money allowed to be withdrawn daily will be lowered for a short period of time; Law Enforcement is continuing their investigation into who placed the Skimming devices at the SFCU Branches in Walton and Oneida Street in Oneonta.
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The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at dec.ny.gov until September 20th. The DEC has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
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State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash at County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford today. a 52-year-old male of Bainbridge was operating a Honda, he made a U-turn directly in the path of a Pick-up truck pulling a loaded cattle trailer with 12 cows, driven by a 68-year old unidentified female from McDonough. The vehicles collided & exited the roadway. The Honda driver was transported by helicopter to Wilson Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries. The 71 year old unidentified female passenger of the Honda was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. The pick-up driver declined medical treatment, 1 of the cows was killed during the crash. The investigation is continuing.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be held next month, Chamber President Teri Schunk recommends registering now for the Cornhole Tournament or for Vendors spots:
(Teri Schunk 9-4-19)
Schunk said that the event on October 5th will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney.
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The Town of Guilford announced a Special Board Meeting this evening. The meeting tonight will run from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road, a Public Hearing regarding Wilkinson Salvage is scheduled.
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The Oneonta Police Department is alerting residents of a scam. A City resident received mail with a Portugal, Spain postmark, that claims that the recipient won a large sum of money in a lottery, and personal banking information was needed to pay out the winnings. Police said that the documentation appeared legitimate, however they warn residents to never send any personal or banking information in cases like this. Anyone with information on a scam can contact the State Attorney General’s office and use their online complaint form located online at ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday that lets police agencies obtain more information on a Firearm License Application. The legislation closes a loophole and will give law enforcement access to out-of-state records. Previously, New Yorkers could buy guns outside of the county that they live in and stores would not be able to see out-of-state gun applications or background checks.
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Online Registration is underway for Delaware County’s Clean Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)
Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite website for registration.
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This year is the 130th anniversary of the State University in Oneonta; they are observing that milestone during their Founders Day Picnic from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM today. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantries and the food pantry in Hunt Union, the annual Picnic will be held at the Academic quad.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.
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