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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
Staff and students at the Sidney Central School district showed their support Ronald McDonald House of Rochester & for 12 year old Francisco LaBoy, a students who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 3, and who spent time at their Rochester facility. Lori Stevenson from Ronald McDonald House was at the Sidney school of a special assembly today to collect $1500 that was raised through the “Wear Your Striped Socks” fundraising campaign:
(Lori Stevenson 11-25-14)
Francisco LaBoy & his Father Jose expressed their gratitude for the support they have received with this campaign:
(Francisco & Jose LaBoy 11-25-14)
Plans are in the works to continue the fundraising campaign next year, another “Wear Your Striped Socks” campaign Assembly is scheduled for Sidney October 15th 2015.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton. Deputies arrested 55 year old Richard Wood of Walton, for driving while ability impaired by drugs, he was released with appearance tickets made returnable for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
A decision on where up to 4 casinos will be located in upstate New York is expected to be announced December 17th, when a board reviewing casino applications is expected to meet for the final time. The board is choosing from 16 applications, with 4 licenses are set to be awarded for 3 upstate regions: the Albany-Saratoga area, the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region and the Catskills and mid-Hudson Valley. The decision will be made following months of public hearings and presentations on the proposals.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman called upon the FTC to update the Telemarketing Sales Rule to better protect consumers from unscrupulous telemarketers. Schneiderman & 36 other Attorney general’s offices have asked the FTC to protect consumers from telemarketing fraud and abuse, an average of only 37.5% of funds raised by telemarketers were retained by the charities & in 50.3% of the campaigns, the charities retained less than 30% of the money raised. Schneiderman has taken action against 8 entities under investigation for fraudulent fundraising
Siena Research Institute released its annual New York Poll of Holiday Spending Plans for the year. While spending trends remained the same this year, excitement for the holiday season has dropped. 58% of New Yorkers said they're excited about the upcoming holiday season, down from 72% a year ago. Nearly 2/3rds of New Yorkers are planning on spending the same amount of money this year, only 7% plan to spend more.
Former Greene Police Chief Stephen Dutcher was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay $1,255 in fines and surcharges. Dutcher also agreed to pay $3,038 in restitution to the Village of Greene and signed a 5-year order of protection in favor of his estranged wife. He pleaded guilty in September to 2 counts of official misconduct and 1 count of 2nd degree criminal contempt. Dutcher was arrested April 24 after state police responded to a request from Greene officials regarding missing village property.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that e-filing continues to gain strength, reducing by 15% the number of paper income tax returns filed during last year’s tax season. Nearly 90% of the 10.4 million income tax returns received were e-filed—an increase of 4% from the previous year, the savings for New Yorkers adds up to $45 million each year. The increase in e-filing also contributes to the Department’s ability to issue refunds 27% faster than in previous years, with the average refund now issued in 22 days.
(Lori Stevenson 11-25-14)
Francisco LaBoy & his Father Jose expressed their gratitude for the support they have received with this campaign:
(Francisco & Jose LaBoy 11-25-14)
Plans are in the works to continue the fundraising campaign next year, another “Wear Your Striped Socks” campaign Assembly is scheduled for Sidney October 15th 2015.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton. Deputies arrested 55 year old Richard Wood of Walton, for driving while ability impaired by drugs, he was released with appearance tickets made returnable for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
A decision on where up to 4 casinos will be located in upstate New York is expected to be announced December 17th, when a board reviewing casino applications is expected to meet for the final time. The board is choosing from 16 applications, with 4 licenses are set to be awarded for 3 upstate regions: the Albany-Saratoga area, the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region and the Catskills and mid-Hudson Valley. The decision will be made following months of public hearings and presentations on the proposals.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman called upon the FTC to update the Telemarketing Sales Rule to better protect consumers from unscrupulous telemarketers. Schneiderman & 36 other Attorney general’s offices have asked the FTC to protect consumers from telemarketing fraud and abuse, an average of only 37.5% of funds raised by telemarketers were retained by the charities & in 50.3% of the campaigns, the charities retained less than 30% of the money raised. Schneiderman has taken action against 8 entities under investigation for fraudulent fundraising
Siena Research Institute released its annual New York Poll of Holiday Spending Plans for the year. While spending trends remained the same this year, excitement for the holiday season has dropped. 58% of New Yorkers said they're excited about the upcoming holiday season, down from 72% a year ago. Nearly 2/3rds of New Yorkers are planning on spending the same amount of money this year, only 7% plan to spend more.
Former Greene Police Chief Stephen Dutcher was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay $1,255 in fines and surcharges. Dutcher also agreed to pay $3,038 in restitution to the Village of Greene and signed a 5-year order of protection in favor of his estranged wife. He pleaded guilty in September to 2 counts of official misconduct and 1 count of 2nd degree criminal contempt. Dutcher was arrested April 24 after state police responded to a request from Greene officials regarding missing village property.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that e-filing continues to gain strength, reducing by 15% the number of paper income tax returns filed during last year’s tax season. Nearly 90% of the 10.4 million income tax returns received were e-filed—an increase of 4% from the previous year, the savings for New Yorkers adds up to $45 million each year. The increase in e-filing also contributes to the Department’s ability to issue refunds 27% faster than in previous years, with the average refund now issued in 22 days.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
State DOT Commissioner Joan McDonald announced the reopening of the Interstate 88 eastbound Worcester rest area, as a parking area and text stop. The parking area re-opened Monday, work to bring the rest area to full service will continue through next spring. The State will rehabilitate the rest area’s building to provide full service restrooms by next summer.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
Sidney Special education Teacher Tauna LaBare has initiated a fundraising campaign to purchase red and white striped socks with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald house where student Francisco LaBoy and his mother have stayed. LaBoy is a 6th grade student who was diagnosed, as a 3 year old, with a tumor. A special assembly will be held tomorrow and Sidney students & staff will wear their socks to school, LaBare comments:
(Tauna LaBare 11-24-14)
Socks can be purchased by the public on the Sidney school website, more information about Ronald McDonald house is available at rmhcrochester.org.
Following the initial success of the Warrant Wednesday on the State Police Facebook page, State Police are now expanding the way the public can submit tips on featured wanted individuals. State Police have made 24 arrests from program already; now, an email address will be added to the Warrant Wednesday posters. Anyone with information about an individual can email crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. State Police ask that you “Like” the Division’s page; Postings are also shared on the State Police Twitter page at @nyspolice
In New York State, more than 80% of women breast-feed their newborn children. That number drops to less than 60% after 6 months. The state health department, along with the Southern Tier Breast Feeding Coalition, unveiled a new health initiative to promote breast-feeding, and warn mothers about the negatives of using baby formula as a substitute. formula is associated with more ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, more hospitalizations and a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome." More information is available at heath.ny.gov
State Department of Transportation crews are preparing to tackle the looming winter weather. Transportation crews are warning drivers of additional hazards while traveling the roads, such as the freezing-over of bridges. DOT officials said the universal rule for driving in winter weather is simple: slow down. If an accident does occur, drivers are reminded to stay in their vehicles and wait for help to arrive.
A phone scam that originated in Los Angeles is now targeting people across the country. The callers often spoof the Sheriff's Department number, telling victims they have a warrant in the system or missed jury service and must pay $150 to $25,000 to remedy the situation. They're told to purchase a Green Dot pre-paid card for payment. People can't recover the money once it's spent. Call recipients should inform local authorities if they receive such a call.
Governor Cuomo unveiled plans for a new state weather system, to be monitored by the University of Albany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, in coordination with the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. More than 100 unmanned sensors will communicate real-time weather data through the Internet to the research center. No timetable for the system has been announced, but $15 million was approved in the state budget.
The remaining Broadway Theatre League remaining shows are on sale, Shows include Flashdance The Musical on Sunday, March 1st, My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy on Sunday, March 29th, Anything Goes on Sunday, April 26th and MAMMA MIA May 19th through the 21st. Tickets are on sale at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com more information on the Broadway Theatre League and upcoming shows, check out our website at: BroadwayinBinghamton.com
(Tauna LaBare 11-24-14)
Socks can be purchased by the public on the Sidney school website, more information about Ronald McDonald house is available at rmhcrochester.org.
Following the initial success of the Warrant Wednesday on the State Police Facebook page, State Police are now expanding the way the public can submit tips on featured wanted individuals. State Police have made 24 arrests from program already; now, an email address will be added to the Warrant Wednesday posters. Anyone with information about an individual can email crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. State Police ask that you “Like” the Division’s page; Postings are also shared on the State Police Twitter page at @nyspolice
In New York State, more than 80% of women breast-feed their newborn children. That number drops to less than 60% after 6 months. The state health department, along with the Southern Tier Breast Feeding Coalition, unveiled a new health initiative to promote breast-feeding, and warn mothers about the negatives of using baby formula as a substitute. formula is associated with more ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, more hospitalizations and a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome." More information is available at heath.ny.gov
State Department of Transportation crews are preparing to tackle the looming winter weather. Transportation crews are warning drivers of additional hazards while traveling the roads, such as the freezing-over of bridges. DOT officials said the universal rule for driving in winter weather is simple: slow down. If an accident does occur, drivers are reminded to stay in their vehicles and wait for help to arrive.
A phone scam that originated in Los Angeles is now targeting people across the country. The callers often spoof the Sheriff's Department number, telling victims they have a warrant in the system or missed jury service and must pay $150 to $25,000 to remedy the situation. They're told to purchase a Green Dot pre-paid card for payment. People can't recover the money once it's spent. Call recipients should inform local authorities if they receive such a call.
Governor Cuomo unveiled plans for a new state weather system, to be monitored by the University of Albany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, in coordination with the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. More than 100 unmanned sensors will communicate real-time weather data through the Internet to the research center. No timetable for the system has been announced, but $15 million was approved in the state budget.
The remaining Broadway Theatre League remaining shows are on sale, Shows include Flashdance The Musical on Sunday, March 1st, My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy on Sunday, March 29th, Anything Goes on Sunday, April 26th and MAMMA MIA May 19th through the 21st. Tickets are on sale at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com more information on the Broadway Theatre League and upcoming shows, check out our website at: BroadwayinBinghamton.com
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
State Police has activated the New York State AMBER Alert and is investigating a child abduction in Greenport, at about 10:47 PM Sunday. The VEHICLE has been identified as a Blue Chrysler Minivan with Connecticutt a license plate, last seen traveling South, possibly heading for New Jersey. The Suspect , 21 year old Steven Ristick, came from NJ and entered house unannounced and forcibly took the 3 month old baby boy & is also accused of assaulting the child's grandfather. Anyone with any information on this abduction is asked to call the State Police at (866)N Y S-AMBER.
A 2nd meeting for "Reunite Bainbridge" has been scheduled for tonight, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne talked about some of the ideas that have been forwarded already:
(John Payne 11-24-14)
The meeting will be held at the Town Hall Theater starting at 7:00 PM & is open to all Bainbridge residents.
Firefighters form Bainbridge, Sidney Coventry & Afton Fire responded to a fire Saturday evening at 148 East Keech Road in Bainbridge for a trailer fire. The trailer was destroyed in the blaze; the Carey-Scott family lost all of their belongings, fundraising efforts through go fund me .com is underway.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive, Sponsored in part by the Chenango Arts Council will be held today at the Guernsey Library in Norwich. The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at americanredcross.com or at 607-237-9747.
A 2nd meeting for "Reunite Bainbridge" has been scheduled for tonight, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne talked about some of the ideas that have been forwarded already:
(John Payne 11-24-14)
The meeting will be held at the Town Hall Theater starting at 7:00 PM & is open to all Bainbridge residents.
Firefighters form Bainbridge, Sidney Coventry & Afton Fire responded to a fire Saturday evening at 148 East Keech Road in Bainbridge for a trailer fire. The trailer was destroyed in the blaze; the Carey-Scott family lost all of their belongings, fundraising efforts through go fund me .com is underway.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive, Sponsored in part by the Chenango Arts Council will be held today at the Guernsey Library in Norwich. The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at americanredcross.com or at 607-237-9747.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
The statewide unemployment rate in New York fell from 6.2% to 6.0% in October 2014, reaching its lowest level since October 2008, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. New York State’s private sector job count fell slightly by 4,700, or 0.1%. Locally, Chenango County's unemployment rate is 5.4%, Broome 6.0%, Delaware 6.0% and Otsego County 5.0% unemployment.
The joint meeting of the Village & Town of Sidney boards scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. The 2 boards were scheduled to meet Monday at 6:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center; the Sidney Village board will still hold their meeting at 7:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Ildefonso of Walton for aggravated unlicensed operation, improper licenses plates, uninspected motor vehicle, inadequate headlights, unregistered motor vehicle and no license plate lamps. Ildefonso was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court, where he posted bail in the amount of $950 and was released pending future court action.
Severe winter weather in the Buffalo area has seriously impacted the supply of blood, according to the American Red Cross. About 30 blood drives in that area were cancelled due to the extreme winter conditions. The Red Cross said the cancellations have resulted in a shortfall of nearly 840 units of blood and platelet donations over the past several days. The organization is now asking local residents who are eligible to donate to make an appointment. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800-RED CROSS.
THE GUILFORD TOWN BOARD WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT, TOMORROW AT NOON AT THE GUILFORD TOWN HALL, LOCATED ON MARBLE RD. IN GUILFORD CENTER. GUILFORD TOWN RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Ganesh Ramsaran was arraigned on bribery charges in Chenango County Court Thursday, according to the Chenango County District Attorney's Office. Ramsaran was indicted on a bribery charge for allegedly trying to bribe a county corrections officer into letting him escape the county jail in exchange for $100,000. Ramsaran faces court action on the latest charge on December 5th; he faces sentencing on a 2nd degree murder charge in county court on December 1st.
The national baseball Hall Of fame & Museum in Cooperstown announced that beginning Monday, they will document the San Francisco Giants’ most recent World Series title through a their annual tribute to the World Series Champions. The Museum acquired several artifacts from the champion Giants as well as from Kansas City Royals, including items used in the series by the Giants Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Hunter Pence & manager Bruce Bochy, as well as items from the American League Champion Royals from Yordano Ventura, Brandon Finnegan, & Royals manager Ned Yost.
New York lawmakers will have to figure out how to spend a $5 billion surplus in the coming state budget. The surplus comes from settlements with banks and insurance companies, and lawmakers are already being lobbied on where to spend the extra funds. Governor Cuomo said some of the money should support economic development and a plan to expand broadband access, he will submit his executive budget proposal to lawmakers in January.
The joint meeting of the Village & Town of Sidney boards scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. The 2 boards were scheduled to meet Monday at 6:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center; the Sidney Village board will still hold their meeting at 7:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Ildefonso of Walton for aggravated unlicensed operation, improper licenses plates, uninspected motor vehicle, inadequate headlights, unregistered motor vehicle and no license plate lamps. Ildefonso was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court, where he posted bail in the amount of $950 and was released pending future court action.
Severe winter weather in the Buffalo area has seriously impacted the supply of blood, according to the American Red Cross. About 30 blood drives in that area were cancelled due to the extreme winter conditions. The Red Cross said the cancellations have resulted in a shortfall of nearly 840 units of blood and platelet donations over the past several days. The organization is now asking local residents who are eligible to donate to make an appointment. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800-RED CROSS.
THE GUILFORD TOWN BOARD WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT, TOMORROW AT NOON AT THE GUILFORD TOWN HALL, LOCATED ON MARBLE RD. IN GUILFORD CENTER. GUILFORD TOWN RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Ganesh Ramsaran was arraigned on bribery charges in Chenango County Court Thursday, according to the Chenango County District Attorney's Office. Ramsaran was indicted on a bribery charge for allegedly trying to bribe a county corrections officer into letting him escape the county jail in exchange for $100,000. Ramsaran faces court action on the latest charge on December 5th; he faces sentencing on a 2nd degree murder charge in county court on December 1st.
The national baseball Hall Of fame & Museum in Cooperstown announced that beginning Monday, they will document the San Francisco Giants’ most recent World Series title through a their annual tribute to the World Series Champions. The Museum acquired several artifacts from the champion Giants as well as from Kansas City Royals, including items used in the series by the Giants Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Hunter Pence & manager Bruce Bochy, as well as items from the American League Champion Royals from Yordano Ventura, Brandon Finnegan, & Royals manager Ned Yost.
New York lawmakers will have to figure out how to spend a $5 billion surplus in the coming state budget. The surplus comes from settlements with banks and insurance companies, and lawmakers are already being lobbied on where to spend the extra funds. Governor Cuomo said some of the money should support economic development and a plan to expand broadband access, he will submit his executive budget proposal to lawmakers in January.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-25-14
The Chenango county district attorney’s office announced that 56 year old John Guzy of Bainbridge was indicted Thursday by a Chenango county grand jury, for 2nd degree murder, attempted 2nd degree murder, 2 counts of 1sdt degree assault, 2 counts criminal use of a firearm and 9 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence and operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Guzy is accused of the murder of 26-year-old Derek Prindle and the shooting of his father last month; he remains held tin the Chenango county jail without bail
The Otsego county sheriffs department arrested 21-year-old Jeremy Folds of Hartwick on a variety of drug & weapons charges. Folds was found hunting illegally with a long gun by his probation officer Wednesday in the town of Hartwick, deputies also found 7.7 grams of Hydrocodone with intent to sell. Folds was charged with 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon, he was sent to the Otsego county jail on $5,000 bail.
The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their 1st annual Holiday Bazaar and Pancake breakfast at the Sidney Fire Department Training center on River Street Saturday. Chamber Director Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 11-21-14)
Green said that the event would run from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Otsego county sheriffs department arrested 21-year-old Jeremy Folds of Hartwick on a variety of drug & weapons charges. Folds was found hunting illegally with a long gun by his probation officer Wednesday in the town of Hartwick, deputies also found 7.7 grams of Hydrocodone with intent to sell. Folds was charged with 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon, he was sent to the Otsego county jail on $5,000 bail.
The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their 1st annual Holiday Bazaar and Pancake breakfast at the Sidney Fire Department Training center on River Street Saturday. Chamber Director Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 11-21-14)
Green said that the event would run from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.