(Remsen, NY - Jan. 5, 2012) The New York State Police in Remsen has concluded a month long investigation into a criminal mischief investigation.

On Nov. 29, 2011 the State Police responded to a report of a vehicle that had sustained substantial damage while parked at the Sunrise Food Mart located on Route 365 in Stitville. A subsequent investigation by Trooper Bethany Lamphere led to the arrest of the following individuals for damaging the vehicle:

Ronald T. Mytych, 18, 7642 Thomas Circle, Stitville who was charged with second-degree Criminal Mischief and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Kimberly R. Simons, 18, of 7138 Stearns Road, Rome who was charged with second-degree Criminal Mischief.

David J. Kelley, 18, of 9098 Main Street, Stitville who was charged with second-degree Criminal Mischief and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Kelley was arraigned in Marcy Town Court and was released. Mytych and Simons were arraigned in Trenton Town Court and were released.

(Boonville, NY – Jan. 6, 2012) On Jan. 5 Trooper Beth Lapmphere and Trooper Chris Tanoury of the New York State Police in Remsen arrested Michael P. Shea, 30, of 15915 Yortown  Dr., Tyler, Texas at a home in the Village of Boonville and charged him with being a Fugitive From Justice from the State of Texas. The Smith County Texas Sheriff’s Department had an active arrest warrant for Shea’s arrest for “Violation of bond associated with engaging in Organized Crime.”

Shea was arraigned in Trenton Town Court before the Hon. Donald Cannon and was committed to the Oneida County Jail on no bail pending an extradition hearing.

(Town of Trenton, NY- Jan. 4, 2012) State Police in Remsen investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on Main Street in the Town of Trenton.

A 2002 Saturn being operated by Alexis J. Rieben, 17, of Remsen, was traveling westbound on Main St. The operator lost control on slippery conditions and traveled off the roadway, overturning in the ditch. Rieben was treated at the scene for minor head injury by Barneveld Fire Department.

Rieben was issued a ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent returnable to the Town of Trenton Court.

(Trenton, NY – Dec. 7, 2011) State Police in Remsen arrested 23 year-old Aaron M. Ferenti, of 8415 Posey Hill Road, Holland Patent for one count of fourth-degree Criminal Mischief.

Ferenti was involved in a Domestic Dispute where he took a cement block and threw it into the front windshield of a 2007 Dodge Caliber smashing it.

Ferenti was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Trenton court on Dec. 12 at 6:30 pm.

(Remsen, NY – Nov. 11, 2011) State Police in Remsen arrested 21-year-old Gregory J. Sweet from 208 West Bloomfield Street in Rome and 18-year-old, Kelly M. Herlehy from 30 John Street in Mohawk for fourth-degree Stalking, a class B misdemeanor.

Sweet had repeatedly called and sent numerous harassing text messages to a Trenton woman during a three week period after being told several times not to have any further contact.

Herlehy had repeatedly called and sent numerous harassing text messages to the same Trenton woman over a period of two days after being told several times to have no further contact.

They were both arraigned in the Town of Trenton Court and an Order of Protection was issued.

Sweet was released and is to appear on Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm and Herlehy was released and is to appear on Nov. 15 at 6:30 pm in the Town of Trenton Court.

(Trenton, NY – Nov. 9, 2011)  On Nov. 7 State Police in Remsen arrested Rebekah A. Abbott, 8, of 7640 Glass Factory Road, Holland Patent and charged her with fourth-degree Grand Larceny, a Class “E” felony.

Abbott is alleged to have stolen in excess of $1,000 from her former employer, the Subway store located in the Town of Trenton.

She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Trenton Justice Court on Nov. 14, 2011.

(Oneida County, NY – Oct. 2011) October 2-8 is National 4-H Week, and Oneida County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community, and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

Recent findings from Tufts University’s 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring that 4-H’ers receive play a vital role in helping them actively contribute to their communities.

In Oneida County, more than 300 4-H members and 120 volunteers are involved in 4‑H.  The Oneida County 4-H program reaches over 3000 total youth through after-school programs and other 4-H sponsored activities throughout the year.

Oneida county 4-H members are involved in a wide variety of projects from animals to robotics.  They actively participate in public communication events, community service and project specific shows and competitions.  4-H volunteers guide youth by using their individual expertise and mentoring them throughout the year.  An abundant amount of local, state, and national opportunities are available to those involved in 4-H.  These opportunities and more are available through the 4-H program and help us build our leaders of tomorrow.

Learn how you can become involved in 4-H by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County at (315) 736-3394, extension 122 or email Kristi Cranwell at kac292@cornell.edu

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 28, 2011) The Central New York Region has everything a traveler could want out of a visit to New York State, from something old (historical landmarks, museums and rustic B&Bs) to something new (state-of-the-art science centers, modern theatrical performances and high-end spas). To emphasize the “something old,” the area is overflowing with quaint shops touting eclectic antiques and collectibles, offering a slice of the region’s rich past. It is truly a picker’s (and a historian’s) paradise.

For starters, the Madison-Bouckville area offers a year-round antique venue with over 30 shops featuring hundreds of dealers, plus the largest antique show in New York State every third week in August. This event, the Madison Bouckville Antique Week, draws more than 2,000 dealers for a weeklong show along one two-mile stretch of Route 20. Another superb find for antique hunters in Madison County is The Market at Oneida Commons, a neat little mall open year-round that’s packed with vintage items, crafts, jewelry, books, furniture, locally-produced Pride of NY foods and other odds and ends that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Cobbler & C. in Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, offers a treasure trove of antiques. Up on the second floor is a wide array of used, but “new to you” goods: a collection of old dishes, glassware, books, magazines and other collectibles.

In Oneida County, the Westmoreland Antique Center features 80 dealer spaces with a vast array of antiques and vintage collectibles like holiday merchandise, milk bottles, postcards and advertising collectibles, plus a vast selection of glassware, china and furniture.

Charlotte’s Antiques in Chenango County welcomes antique enthusiasts to pore over home décor, women’s clothing and jewelry, and rare collectibles, among other specialty items. For Iroquois artifacts, one-of-a-kind classics and various collectibles, Carriage Barn Antiques, Iroquois Antiques and Pheasant Farm Antiques are a few popular stops in the area.

The Little Falls Antique Center in Herkimer County showcases oldies but goodies from 18 dealers. Just a ways down the street, Stone Mill of Little Falls houses everything vintage from lighting, to clothing, to decorative arts and prints, plus local treasures like Oriental carpets from Erie Canal Carpets, sterling silver and cookbooks. The unexpected can be expected in the old factory atmosphere of this 1839 mill built on the banks of the Mohawk River, as the inventory is ever changing. Greater Binghamton’s Clinton Street, aptly named the “Antique Row,” is a hot spot for antiquing, hosting as many as 30 dealers at a given time. The locale makes perfect sense, as Clinton Street itself is an antique – it existed long before the city of Binghamton.

Cooperstown in Otsego County is saturated in antiquing opportunities. More than 50 shops line the area, from main streets to country roads, including NYS Route 7 corridor from Unadilla to Oneonta, the NYS Route 28 corridor from Oneonta to Cooperstown, and US Route 20, the road to the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show. For those seeking a myriad of vintage items, from china and glassware to historic textiles and furniture, shops like Barkley Barn Blue Ribbon Antiques, Lake Antiques and Antiques & Artifacts are must-sees. Even the antiquing venues themselves are fascinating and range from charming homes to old barns brimming with collectibles.

For some, a successful hunt for the perfect antique can take months or even years. The Central New York Region’s seemingly limitless supply of rare antiques and collectibles in dozens of shops across the area, however, can certainly help to shorten the duration of that hunt and make it quite enjoyable along the way.

For more antiquing opportunities and other information about the Central New York Region, check out:www.JustGoCNY.com.

(Utica, NY – Sept. 14, 2011) Utica College student Daniel J. Shanley won the primary vote for councilman position for the Town of Trenton on primary day, Sept. 13.

Shanley, 21, is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English. A graduate of Holland Patent High School, he is also interested in journalism and public relations. After he graduates next May, he wants to earn a master’s in public administration.

“I’ve always had an interest in government and how it works,” Shanley said. “I decided it was a really good time for me to run because there are four experienced, knowledgeable members on the board.  I decided I could learn a lot from them, as well as introducing my own ideas.  As the youngest person on the board, I think I will represent a more diverse population as well.”

The next step is the general election in November.  If elected, Shanley will be councilman for Barneveld, Prospect, Holland Patent, Trenton Falls, South Trenton and Hinckley.

Pictured from left, are, Officer Joseph Dare of the Utica Police Department, Riley Kohl (5 years old), Ella Lorraine (5 years old) and Edward P. Welsh, General Manager – AAA NY Central Region.

(Utica, NY- Sept. 2, 2011) The Utica Police Department and top state

and local officials have joined to urge vigorous public support of AAA’s annual “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign to help preserve the safety of children traveling to and from school.

AAA’s yearly “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign alerts motorists to the special risks to school-age children from motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death for children from five to fourteen years old.

To encourage drivers to exercise caution, Edward Welsh, General Manager of AAA New York’s Central Region said that “AAA will be placing colorful posters bearing the “School’s Open” legend to local police departments and will display them at many busy intersections and school crossings during the month of September.”

Motorists will receive an additional reminder each time they see one of the “School’s Open” bumper stickers, also distributed by AAA New York for display on trucks, buses, official vehicles, school buses and passenger cars. Among the prominent officials who have endorsed AAA’s “School’s Open” campaign this year are: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Barbara Fiala; Commissioner of Education, John King and Acting Superintendent of State Police, Joseph D’Amico. The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police also supports the campaign.

Officer Joseph Dare similarly endorsed the efforts of AAA New York and reminded motorists, “School’s Open – Drive Carefully.”

Ed Welsh also emphasized the need to show extra caution when driving as schools reopen, since it is then that vacation-minded children are apt to be less careful.  Motorists should be particularly alert for children darting out between parked cars on busy streets.