2 men are facing charges after a State Police investigation in Chenango County found they possessed so-called “ghost guns” and large capacity ammunition feeding devices not compliant with the New York SAFE Act. Each is charged with 2 counts of felony criminal possession of a weapon and both were released on their own recognizance.
A man from Schenevus faces felony charges from a State Police child pornography investigation. The man was taken into custody last Thursday and jailed on $20,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. Troopers found seven adult dogs at the home which did not have adequate food, water or shelter. They’re now at the SPCA.
A Chenango County Sheriff’s investigation into unwanted physical contact with a girl under 17 results in a woman facing charges. The suspect who is from the Village of Sherburne was taken into custody last week and arraigned then released on her own recognizance pending a future court date.
Those enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for September. Households already receiving the maximum monthly benefit, and those that had been receiving an emergency allotment will receive a supplemental payment of at least $95.
SUNY Oneonta is among the top 20 public schools in the Northeast, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 rankings of “Best Colleges. The U.S. News ranking is the second in recent weeks recognizing SUNY Oneonta’s academic quality and value. In August, Forbes named SUNY Oneonta to its 2022 “America’s Top Colleges.”
A woman from Colchester faces charges for buying alcohol then giving it to minors. According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a disturbance at the woman’s home and that’s when they learned she had purchased the alcohol. She is free on her own recognizance.
Triple-A reports the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is under $4 for the first time since February. It’s at $3.89 a gallon which is a 13 cent drop from a week ago. But it’s still over $4 a gallon in Otsego and Delaware counties.
A man is facing an attempted murder charge from a shooting Saturday in Unadilla. State Police say the man who is from Oneonta fired a shotgun that investigators determined may have caused another person’s death. The investigation also determined the man is a convicted felon who is not allowed to own guns.
Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego Counties holds its third annual Recovery For Humanity event in celebration of those who are in recovery from addiction. It takes place Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion Post on Page Avenue.
A Child Car Seat Safety Check event takes place today at the Grand Union in Cooperstown from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Technicians will check for correct car seat installation, proper car seat fit for your child and expired/damaged car seats. There is no cost for the check.