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WCDO News — Wednesday 2-6-19
P.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-6-19
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $7.5 million in
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
The 3rd Annual Oneonta Indoor Heart Walk & Health fair
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
Tonight, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
The Otsego County Planning Department is launching a $50,000
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night at Oneonta City hall
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
Southern Tier Hemp announced
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Libraries will be
today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $7.5 million in
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
The 3rd Annual Oneonta Indoor Heart Walk & Health fair
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
Tonight, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
The Otsego County Planning Department is launching a $50,000
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night at Oneonta City hall
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
Southern Tier Hemp announced
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Libraries will be
today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021