Pictures include the three suspects and the suspects vehicle.

(Hastings, NY – Aug. 31, 2011) State Police in Hastings is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate and/or identify the following suspects and property relative to larcenies, which occurred on June 21, 2011, and Aug. 24, 2011, from Kleis Equipment located at 1837 State Route 49, Town of Constantia.

Both investigations involve the theft of Hustler Zero Turn Lawn Mowers further described/pictured below. (Not actual photo’s of the stolen mowers)

Anyone with information is requested to contact State Police in Hastings at (315) 676-2214 or (315) 298-1444 (24hr). Information may be provided anonymously.

(Albany, Constantia, NY – Aug. 30, 2011) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Anthony Panipinto received the 2010 “Officer of the Year” award from the Shikar-Safari Club International in a ceremony hosted by long-time Club member Robert Stackler, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today.

“ECO Panipinto has clearly demonstrated true commitment to protecting our State’s rich natural resources,” said Commissioner Martens. “Officer Panipinto appreciates and has a vested interest in diligently enforcing the environmental conservation laws of New York and deserves the honor bestowed upon him by the distinguished Shikar-Safari Club International.”

Shikar-Safari Club International was founded in 1952 by an international group of hunters interested in exchanging ideas about the sport. Each year the club sponsors an award for the Wildlife Conservation Police Officer of the Year in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and the territories of both nations, acknowledging the important part ECOs play in local, national, and international wildlife conservation.

ECO Panipinto was born and raised in Livingston County and attended Monroe County Community College and SUNY Brockport, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He attended and graduated from the 13th Basic Academy for Environmental Conservation Officers, a 26 week residential police academy held at SUNY Oswego in 2000.

After graduation Tony was assigned to Region 2 and patrolled the New York City borough of Brooklyn until he transferred to Region 7 and Oswego County in 2002. Typical among

New York’s 270 uniformed ECOs, Panipinto’s primary responsibility is enforcing the environmental conservation law. This includes hunting, fishing and trapping laws, investigating releases of petroleum, asbestos and other hazardous substances, investigating water pollution, wetland damage, timber theft and wild animals unlawfully kept as pets.

ECO Panipinto was recognized for numerous successful fish and wildlife investigations that he led including cases he worked undercover. Among those cases was Operation Green Mountain, a 2003 case where ECO Panipinto, while undercover, collected evidence against nine individuals and companies which resulted in 28 criminal charges for the illegal commercialization of New York state freshwater fish.

Another noteworthy case involved a complaint of deer jacking that initially started with no positive leads or physical evidence. His attention to detail led to the discovery of trace amounts of evidence. That evidence combined with skilled interviewing techniques resulted in confessions and the case was ultimately resolved with three individuals paying more than $9,700 in fines for the illegal taking of three deer with the aid of a spotlight.

ECO Panipinto also has completed the Instructor Development School and is a Division of Criminal Justice Services certified Police Instructor in Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operation and Seaborne Emergency Vehicle Operation. He has participated in training ECO recruits in five basic schools. ECO Panipinto also has developed innovative methods for instructing firearms training for both the Division of Law Enforcement as well as for DEC’s wildlife program staff.

ECO Panipinto’s professional work ethic and commitment to his profession resulted in him being nominated and receiving the Shikar Safari Club Officer of the Year award.

Tony resides in the Oswego County town of Constantia with his wife, Tammy, 7-year-old son Dylan and 3–year-old daughter Sierra.

(Cicero, NY – Aug. 18, 2011) The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. has promoted Dianne Stancato of Constantia to the position of Chief Operations Officer.

Stancato has served with the Girl Scouts since 2006 and was most recently the Senior Director of Product/Retail Sales and Customer Service. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, including Sales Manager for Leah & Co. in Charlotte, NC, Lending Officer for Blue Chip Federal Credit Union in Harrisburg, PA, and Branch Manager at the American/Meridian Bank in Alburtis, PA.

Join the fun and friendship of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Contact the Girl Scouts’ Cicero Service Center at (315) 698-9400, visit www.gsnypenn.org.

(Granby, NY) On Jan. 26, 2011 Troopers from Fulton responded to the Granby Wal-Mart for a shoplifting complaint.

Troopers were advised by a Wal-Mart employee that a male and female had been observed secreting merchandise inside the female’s purse. The pair walked past the checkout counters without paying.  When confronted by a Wal-Mart employee, the female ran into a bathroom and attempted to throw away the merchandise. The female then ran out the front door and left in a vehicle.

The vehicle was stopped by Fulton Police.

The male was identified as Christopher A. Hemingway, 20, of 3292 Fulton Street, Central Square. Hemingway was charged with Conspiracy in the 5th degree.

Hemingway was arraigned and is due back in Granby Town court on Jan. 31.

The female was identified as Danielle G. Labosette, 20, of 21 Doris Park Drive Constantia, NY. She provided identification which was later discovered to be false.

Labosette was charged with the initial charges of Petit Larceny and Conspiracy 5^th, both Class A Misdemeanors.

Labosette was additionally charged with False Personation a Class B misdemeanor and Forgery in the second degree a Class D felony.

Labosette was arraigned by Town of Granby Judge Winkworth and remanded to the Oswego County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail/$25,000 bond.

Labosette was scheduled to reappear in the Town of Granby Court on Feb. 3 at 7 p.

(Lowville, NY

Legislation would allow Onondaga County Water Authority to maintain and operate

(Constantia, NY) Assemblyman David Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) voted on June 22 to approve legislation which would begin to provide safe, clean drinking water into the Town of Constantia at no cost to the state.

Townsend sponsored the measure expanding the Onondaga Water Authority to include Constantia for the purpose of operating and maintaining the town