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WCDO News — Friday 9-12-14
State Police arrested 56-year-old Michael Muller of Denver, New York for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .24%, 3 times the legal limit. The arrest occurred after a vehicle stop for driving left of the pavement markings on State Route 23 in Davenport, Muller was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Davenport Court on September 23rd.
State Troopers arrested 26-year-old Justin Mullen of Harpursville, for Driving While Intoxicated, following a Motor Vehicle accident at North Road and Dodd Road in Thursday in Windsor. Troopers accuse Mullen of driving off the road & striking a concrete culvert, he was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by members of the West Windsor, Windsor and 5 Mile Point Fire Departments utilizing the Jaws of Life. Mullen was airlifted to Wilson Regional Trauma Center in Johnson City, for multiple internal and external injuries. Mullen was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court at a later date.
The latest polling finds Republican congressman Chris Gibson a 24% lead over democratic challenger Sean Eldridge. . The Time Warner Cable News/Siena College poll of likely voters in the 19th Congressional District found Gibson leading Eldridge 57% to 33% with 10% undecided. The poll also showed that Eldridge was unknown by 57% of the voters in the district.
The Binghamton Mets will host game 3 of the Eastern league Championship series tonight against Richmond. The Mets took the first 2 games of the series in Richmond, if they win tonight, the team will have their first league championship since 1994. Tickets are still available at Bmets. Com, game time tonight at 7:05 at NYSEG stadium.
2 Senate Democrats introduced legislation to reduce the financial incentive for corporations to move their headquarters overseas through transactions known as tax inversions. The bill by Senator Chuck Schumer of and Richard Durbin would reduce the practice known as "earnings stripping'' in which U.S. subsidiaries deduct up to 50 percent of interest payments on their debt. Schumer and Durbin want to cut the deduction in half and to stop letting corporations carry forward their interest expense deductions to use them in the future. Schumer said he hopes the bill can pick up enough GOP support to pass after the November elections
As part of national preparedness month, the American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives in the tri county area. The next event is tomorrow from 8am to 1pm at the First Congregational Church, corner of Main and Bridge Streets in Sidney. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org and walk-ins will also be welcome.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will hold his annual pig roast fundraiser on Sunday from noon to 3pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. There will also be door prizes. For information or tickets, call 287-1576.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place in Neahwa Park in Oneonta tomorrow, to raise money for research and local suicide prevention efforts. It's sponsored by the local chapter in formation of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Congressman Chris Gibson will speak at the memorial service at 11:00 AM & will participate in the walk. There will also be an auction, food by donation and a butterfly release at 2:00 PM, more information is available at 435-3112.
State Troopers arrested 26-year-old Justin Mullen of Harpursville, for Driving While Intoxicated, following a Motor Vehicle accident at North Road and Dodd Road in Thursday in Windsor. Troopers accuse Mullen of driving off the road & striking a concrete culvert, he was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by members of the West Windsor, Windsor and 5 Mile Point Fire Departments utilizing the Jaws of Life. Mullen was airlifted to Wilson Regional Trauma Center in Johnson City, for multiple internal and external injuries. Mullen was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court at a later date.
The latest polling finds Republican congressman Chris Gibson a 24% lead over democratic challenger Sean Eldridge. . The Time Warner Cable News/Siena College poll of likely voters in the 19th Congressional District found Gibson leading Eldridge 57% to 33% with 10% undecided. The poll also showed that Eldridge was unknown by 57% of the voters in the district.
The Binghamton Mets will host game 3 of the Eastern league Championship series tonight against Richmond. The Mets took the first 2 games of the series in Richmond, if they win tonight, the team will have their first league championship since 1994. Tickets are still available at Bmets. Com, game time tonight at 7:05 at NYSEG stadium.
2 Senate Democrats introduced legislation to reduce the financial incentive for corporations to move their headquarters overseas through transactions known as tax inversions. The bill by Senator Chuck Schumer of and Richard Durbin would reduce the practice known as "earnings stripping'' in which U.S. subsidiaries deduct up to 50 percent of interest payments on their debt. Schumer and Durbin want to cut the deduction in half and to stop letting corporations carry forward their interest expense deductions to use them in the future. Schumer said he hopes the bill can pick up enough GOP support to pass after the November elections
As part of national preparedness month, the American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives in the tri county area. The next event is tomorrow from 8am to 1pm at the First Congregational Church, corner of Main and Bridge Streets in Sidney. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org and walk-ins will also be welcome.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will hold his annual pig roast fundraiser on Sunday from noon to 3pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. There will also be door prizes. For information or tickets, call 287-1576.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place in Neahwa Park in Oneonta tomorrow, to raise money for research and local suicide prevention efforts. It's sponsored by the local chapter in formation of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Congressman Chris Gibson will speak at the memorial service at 11:00 AM & will participate in the walk. There will also be an auction, food by donation and a butterfly release at 2:00 PM, more information is available at 435-3112.
WCDO News — Friday 9-12-14
Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses today from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. Businesses in Otsego County are eligible to bring hazardous materials to the collection day event; those that qualify will receive a subsidy of $50 for cost associated with collection from the County.
Delaware County Public Health & The Delaware County Drug Task Force will be hosting a free presentation “Emerging Drugs of Abuse”, today from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. The presentation includes how to recognize signs of drug abuse, and what to do if you suspect someone is using illicit drugs, especially heroin.
Governor Cuomo was joined by more than 250 first responders representing fire and police stations across New York State as part of the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride yesterday. The 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride is designed to pay tribute to the strength, courage, and heroism of the police and fire department personnel who led the response and recovery efforts following the September 11th terrorist attacks. riders started out from Albany and Long Island, meeting at the Rescue 1 Firehouse in New York City, before traveling to the Ground Zero site., the riders were then invited to visit the September 11 Memorial and Museum
Delaware County Public Health & The Delaware County Drug Task Force will be hosting a free presentation “Emerging Drugs of Abuse”, today from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. The presentation includes how to recognize signs of drug abuse, and what to do if you suspect someone is using illicit drugs, especially heroin.
Governor Cuomo was joined by more than 250 first responders representing fire and police stations across New York State as part of the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride yesterday. The 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride is designed to pay tribute to the strength, courage, and heroism of the police and fire department personnel who led the response and recovery efforts following the September 11th terrorist attacks. riders started out from Albany and Long Island, meeting at the Rescue 1 Firehouse in New York City, before traveling to the Ground Zero site., the riders were then invited to visit the September 11 Memorial and Museum