The Broome County Sheriff\u2019s department arrested 2 Chenango county residents, for allegedly using heroin in Otsiningo Park Saturday, following a complaint from a citizen.\u00a0 21 year old Michael Verry of Greene was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & 1 count each of Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, 24 year old Amber Halko of Oxford was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a Hypodermic instrument.\u00a0 Police confiscated drug paraphernalia, several packages of heroin, hypodermic needles, & controlled prescription drugs, Verry was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail on bail, and Halko was released on an appearance ticket.<\/p>\n
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The Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced the arrest of 40-year-old David Rogers of Sidney Center, for 1 count each of Forcible Touching & Endangering the welfare of a child.\u00a0 Rogers is a Level 1 sex offender, he was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail & he will reappear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.\u00a0 The Village of Sidney Police Department assisted in the investigation.<\/p>\n
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The Delaware County District Attorney\u2019s office & the Delaware County Sheriff\u2019s Department arrested 24 year old Timothy Nodine of Hobart for 3rd<\/sup> degree Burglary, 4th<\/sup> degree Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Sale of a Firearm & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest followed a 7-month investigation into the disappearance of property from a local estate.<\/p>\n ——————————————-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The State Senate has passed legislation assisting disabled veterans who own businesses in New York State, State Senator John Bonacic comments:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Bonacic)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Governor Cuomo had proposed similar legislation, it is expected that he would sign the Senate Bill into law if it reaches his desk.<\/p>\n ————————————–<\/p>\n The\u00a0\u00a0has selected a Cincinnati, Ohio law firm to analyze the gambling industry and assist with the review and evaluation of the casino applications.\u00a0 The selection of an outside consultant was mandated by law to avoid a conflict of interest, casino bids will be due in June & by August, the siting board will review and evaluate submissions & then chose up to 4 casino licenses, with at least one facility each in the Capital region, the Catskills and the Southern Tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ———————————————<\/p>\n State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney of New Hartford announced today that she would mount a Republican primary challenge against incumbent Republican congressman Richard Hanna in the 22nd Congressional District.\u00a0 Tenney joins Michael Kicinski, of Earlville, and Michael Vasquez, of Binghamton, Hanna has already \u00a0won the endorsement<\/a>\u00a0of all 7 county Republican committees in the 22nd<\/sup> district.<\/p>\n ———————————————–<\/p>\n The Delaware County Community Services Board seeks proposals For Mental Health Department consolidation.\u00a0 <\/b>Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for the consolidation of the Adult Mental Health Clinic, Children and Family Services and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services to be located at 1 rental location of at least 10,000 sq. feet.\u00a0 Interested parties may contact Cynthia Heaney, at the Delaware County Mental Health Department at 865-6522 for proposal and submission requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Broome County Sheriff\u2019s department arrested 2 Chenango county residents, for allegedly using heroin in Otsiningo Park Saturday, following a complaint from a citizen.\u00a0 21 year old Michael Verry of Greene was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of … Continue reading