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WCDO News — Monday 2-26-18
State Police executed a search warrant at 627 Prentice Gorge Road in the Town of Unadilla, following a 2-month narcotics investigation. Police arrested 35 year old Darryl Lloyd, 27 year old Justin Lloyd & and 27 year old Nicole Ruiz of Unadilla. Police seized cocaine, concentrated cannabis, 15 pounds of processed marijuana, digital scales, drug packaging material, cell phones, approximately $8000 cash & $2000 in Western Union checks. All 3 were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, they were arraigned in the Town of Otego Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail.
The Chenango Arts Council announced the return of its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition at the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft galleries in Norwich. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 2-23-18)
The exhibit features works from across Chenango County’s 7 school districts. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Chenango Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich.
SUNY Broome announced today that they would be holding their 2018 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Job Fair this spring. The event will be held at the SUNY Broome Ice Center on April 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM & is co-sponsored by the State Department of Labor
Governor Cuomo today announced the extension of an emergency executive order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18. Last week, 18,258 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the New York State Department of Health, again the highest weekly number since reporting began in 2004, & it was the 5th straight week that the record was broken. The number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the second consecutive week, with 2,160 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led a coalition of 23 Attorneys General in filing a petition today to formally commence their lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission's illegal rollback of net neutrality. Schneiderman stated that Repealing net neutrality will allow Internet service providers to put corporate profits over consumers by controlling what we see, do, and say online.
The State High School Wrestling Tournament started today in Albany, with 14 local wrestlers participating. BG Senior Ben Bivar is competing in the 138-pound category; he has 2 other teammates Shane Hoover & Mike Wilmot that will be representing the region. Bivar told WCDO that it would be very special if he or his teammates could bring a championship to their school:
(Bivar)
Bivar won his first match earlier today, other schools participating include Walton, Delhi, Oneonta, Norwich & Oxford Academy, follow WCDO sport director Nate Lull on Twitter for updates today & tomorrow.
The Chenango Arts Council announced the return of its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition at the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft galleries in Norwich. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 2-23-18)
The exhibit features works from across Chenango County’s 7 school districts. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Chenango Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich.
SUNY Broome announced today that they would be holding their 2018 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Job Fair this spring. The event will be held at the SUNY Broome Ice Center on April 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM & is co-sponsored by the State Department of Labor
Governor Cuomo today announced the extension of an emergency executive order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18. Last week, 18,258 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the New York State Department of Health, again the highest weekly number since reporting began in 2004, & it was the 5th straight week that the record was broken. The number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the second consecutive week, with 2,160 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led a coalition of 23 Attorneys General in filing a petition today to formally commence their lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission's illegal rollback of net neutrality. Schneiderman stated that Repealing net neutrality will allow Internet service providers to put corporate profits over consumers by controlling what we see, do, and say online.
The State High School Wrestling Tournament started today in Albany, with 14 local wrestlers participating. BG Senior Ben Bivar is competing in the 138-pound category; he has 2 other teammates Shane Hoover & Mike Wilmot that will be representing the region. Bivar told WCDO that it would be very special if he or his teammates could bring a championship to their school:
(Bivar)
Bivar won his first match earlier today, other schools participating include Walton, Delhi, Oneonta, Norwich & Oxford Academy, follow WCDO sport director Nate Lull on Twitter for updates today & tomorrow.
WCDO News — Monday 2-26-18
Area School Superintendents will meet with Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond next month, about a plan to get more law enforcement officers into schools, in response to the growing number of school shootings.
(Dumond 2-22-18)
Dumond said that the New York State Association of Sheriffs is calling on the state legislature to include in the state budget sufficient funding to have at least one armed officer at every school in the state.
The Village of Sidney announced a public meeting for village residents next week, regarding another phase of flood mitigation efforts, specifcally the "Green Plain". The meeting will be held Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sidney civic Center.
Democratic governors of Northeastern states announced that they have formed a coalition to work collectively to fight gun violence. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo & the governors of New Jersey, Rhode Island and Connecticut will sign a memorandum of understanding to develop ways the states can jointly develop shared law-enforcement efforts, so that they can share data on suspects and on gun purchases. The announcement comes after the deadly shooting this month at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 students.
State Troopers received a report of a missing person by the name of 17 year old Kathleen Miller (also known as Valerie Angel Amato), described as a white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, she was last seen wearing a blue Buffalo Bills sweatshirt, leggings, black sneakers and she was carrying a white duffel bag. She was spotted Monday morning at 10:30 AM, on State Route 21 in the town of Wayland, and again on Wednesday afternoon in the village of Dansville, police believe that she may be heading to Binghamton, where she has family. Anyone with information can contact State Police at 911.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 3 Hancock men wanted on Bench Warrants issued by the Binghamton City Court. Deputies & Hancock Police arrested 23 year old Axel Zazeckie and 26 year old Robert Croci for failure to appear in the Binghamton City Court, they were turned over to Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies, Zazecki is facing charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & False Personation and Croci is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 27 year old Daniel Dermody of Hancock was stopped by Hancock Police for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he was also wanted for failure to appear & is being turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office to answer to charges of DWI, Driving with a BAC over 0.08 percent and moving from lane unsafely in Binghamton.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old Hector Lopez of Monroe, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle by an Unlicensed Driver, and insufficient tail lights, after a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Lopez is scheduled to return to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30 year old Christopher Vanburen of Otego for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 21 in the Town of Walton. Vanburen was also cited for leaving the scene of a Property Damage Motor Vehicle Accident and Failure to Keep Right, he will return to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
The State Fair’s new "Midway Madness" packages on sale today. The Great New York State Fair and its Midway partner, Wade Shows, will sell money-saving packages of rides, food and games, and Fair admission in a special “Midway Madness” sale today only. The sale date is exactly six months from the opening of the 2018 Fair on Wednesday, August 22. The promotion will only be offered online today by Etix.com.
(Dumond 2-22-18)
Dumond said that the New York State Association of Sheriffs is calling on the state legislature to include in the state budget sufficient funding to have at least one armed officer at every school in the state.
The Village of Sidney announced a public meeting for village residents next week, regarding another phase of flood mitigation efforts, specifcally the "Green Plain". The meeting will be held Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sidney civic Center.
Democratic governors of Northeastern states announced that they have formed a coalition to work collectively to fight gun violence. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo & the governors of New Jersey, Rhode Island and Connecticut will sign a memorandum of understanding to develop ways the states can jointly develop shared law-enforcement efforts, so that they can share data on suspects and on gun purchases. The announcement comes after the deadly shooting this month at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 students.
State Troopers received a report of a missing person by the name of 17 year old Kathleen Miller (also known as Valerie Angel Amato), described as a white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, she was last seen wearing a blue Buffalo Bills sweatshirt, leggings, black sneakers and she was carrying a white duffel bag. She was spotted Monday morning at 10:30 AM, on State Route 21 in the town of Wayland, and again on Wednesday afternoon in the village of Dansville, police believe that she may be heading to Binghamton, where she has family. Anyone with information can contact State Police at 911.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 3 Hancock men wanted on Bench Warrants issued by the Binghamton City Court. Deputies & Hancock Police arrested 23 year old Axel Zazeckie and 26 year old Robert Croci for failure to appear in the Binghamton City Court, they were turned over to Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies, Zazecki is facing charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & False Personation and Croci is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 27 year old Daniel Dermody of Hancock was stopped by Hancock Police for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he was also wanted for failure to appear & is being turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office to answer to charges of DWI, Driving with a BAC over 0.08 percent and moving from lane unsafely in Binghamton.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old Hector Lopez of Monroe, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle by an Unlicensed Driver, and insufficient tail lights, after a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Lopez is scheduled to return to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30 year old Christopher Vanburen of Otego for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 21 in the Town of Walton. Vanburen was also cited for leaving the scene of a Property Damage Motor Vehicle Accident and Failure to Keep Right, he will return to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
The State Fair’s new "Midway Madness" packages on sale today. The Great New York State Fair and its Midway partner, Wade Shows, will sell money-saving packages of rides, food and games, and Fair admission in a special “Midway Madness” sale today only. The sale date is exactly six months from the opening of the 2018 Fair on Wednesday, August 22. The promotion will only be offered online today by Etix.com.