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WCDO News — Tuesday 6-11-19
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced the
creation of his 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee
to meet & advise him on the priorities of small businesses in the area and
legislation before the House regarding small businesses. Among those serving on the Committee are
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci, Delaware County Economic
Development Director Glenn Nealis & Otsego Now CEO Jody Zakrevsky. The 19th
District has more than 27,000 small businesses and self-employed owners.
Sidney Village Police responded to the area of the McDonalds Friday for the report of a suspicious person, which led to the arrest of 30 year old Salvatore Gallo of Sidney. Gallo was charged with trespassing, unlawful possession of marijuana, obstructing governmental administration & criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000 bond.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 32 year old
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester, on grand Larceny Charges, she is accused of
using a credit card & debits cards belonging to a family where she was a
home health aide. Shulgay was arraigned
in Otsego County Court, the investigation is still ongoing & more charges
may be filed.
A New Sienna Poll has been released as the state legislature
gets ready to end the 2019 session.
Polled Voters approve of legalizing recreational marijuana 55% to 40%;
they disapprove of a measure for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented aliens with
41% in favor & 53% against, they support mandatory Vaccinations by an 84%
to 13% margin. Governor Cuomo’s
Favorability was up to 52%, but disapprove of Cuomo seeking a 4th term as
Governor.
The state's Gaming Commission approved regulations to permit
sports wagering at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, Rivers Casino and
Resort in Schenectady, Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier and Del Lago Resort and
Casino in the Finger Lakes. Sports’
betting is not expected to start until later this summer after the facilities
receive their wagering licenses. The
state's tribal casinos also plan to allow wagers too.
Governor Cuomo reminded New
Yorkers today that state investigators will again crack down on underage
drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol at summer concerts and at
bars this season. Investigators from the DMV, State Liquor Authority, State
Parks Police and local law enforcement will conduct enforcement sweeps at
venues across the state as part of the Operation Prevent campaign. In April and May, investigators issued 139
tickets, Patrons under the age of 21
found to be using fake IDs to buy alcohol can be ticketed and risk having their
license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to 1 year.
State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Franciscovich of
Owego for 1st degree murder in connection with the death of his 8-month-old
daughter Ruby. Tioga County 911 received
a call to check the welfare of Ruby Sunday Morning, near the Deep Well Motel on
Route 17C in the town of Tioga.
Responding troopers located the infant in a pond after interviewing Cody
Franciscovich, she was taken to Wilson
Hospital in Johnson City where she was pronounced deceased. Cody Franciscovich was arraigned and remanded
to the Tioga County Jail on no bail. He
is set to appear in the town of Tioga court tomorrow.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old
David Mordechay of Brooklyn, for aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while
intoxicated, unlicensed operator, operating without a seatbelt, failure to keep
right, and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident. The arrest followed an investigation into a
motor vehicle accident. Mordechay was arraigned in Delhi Town Court,
and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000
bond.
Watkins Glen International will no longer be hosting the
50th anniversary Woodstock music festival on August 16th through the 18th. Officials from the racetrack issued a
statement Monday afternoon that read, "Watkins Glen International
terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the
contract. As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival."
The next Chenango County Health Department Free Rabies
Clinic will be held tonight in Afton.
The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held at the Afton Town
Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at 337-1673.
creation of his 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee
to meet & advise him on the priorities of small businesses in the area and
legislation before the House regarding small businesses. Among those serving on the Committee are
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci, Delaware County Economic
Development Director Glenn Nealis & Otsego Now CEO Jody Zakrevsky. The 19th
District has more than 27,000 small businesses and self-employed owners.
Sidney Village Police responded to the area of the McDonalds Friday for the report of a suspicious person, which led to the arrest of 30 year old Salvatore Gallo of Sidney. Gallo was charged with trespassing, unlawful possession of marijuana, obstructing governmental administration & criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000 bond.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 32 year old
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester, on grand Larceny Charges, she is accused of
using a credit card & debits cards belonging to a family where she was a
home health aide. Shulgay was arraigned
in Otsego County Court, the investigation is still ongoing & more charges
may be filed.
A New Sienna Poll has been released as the state legislature
gets ready to end the 2019 session.
Polled Voters approve of legalizing recreational marijuana 55% to 40%;
they disapprove of a measure for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented aliens with
41% in favor & 53% against, they support mandatory Vaccinations by an 84%
to 13% margin. Governor Cuomo’s
Favorability was up to 52%, but disapprove of Cuomo seeking a 4th term as
Governor.
The state's Gaming Commission approved regulations to permit
sports wagering at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, Rivers Casino and
Resort in Schenectady, Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier and Del Lago Resort and
Casino in the Finger Lakes. Sports’
betting is not expected to start until later this summer after the facilities
receive their wagering licenses. The
state's tribal casinos also plan to allow wagers too.
Governor Cuomo reminded New
Yorkers today that state investigators will again crack down on underage
drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol at summer concerts and at
bars this season. Investigators from the DMV, State Liquor Authority, State
Parks Police and local law enforcement will conduct enforcement sweeps at
venues across the state as part of the Operation Prevent campaign. In April and May, investigators issued 139
tickets, Patrons under the age of 21
found to be using fake IDs to buy alcohol can be ticketed and risk having their
license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to 1 year.
State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Franciscovich of
Owego for 1st degree murder in connection with the death of his 8-month-old
daughter Ruby. Tioga County 911 received
a call to check the welfare of Ruby Sunday Morning, near the Deep Well Motel on
Route 17C in the town of Tioga.
Responding troopers located the infant in a pond after interviewing Cody
Franciscovich, she was taken to Wilson
Hospital in Johnson City where she was pronounced deceased. Cody Franciscovich was arraigned and remanded
to the Tioga County Jail on no bail. He
is set to appear in the town of Tioga court tomorrow.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old
David Mordechay of Brooklyn, for aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while
intoxicated, unlicensed operator, operating without a seatbelt, failure to keep
right, and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident. The arrest followed an investigation into a
motor vehicle accident. Mordechay was arraigned in Delhi Town Court,
and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000
bond.
Watkins Glen International will no longer be hosting the
50th anniversary Woodstock music festival on August 16th through the 18th. Officials from the racetrack issued a
statement Monday afternoon that read, "Watkins Glen International
terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the
contract. As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival."
The next Chenango County Health Department Free Rabies
Clinic will be held tonight in Afton.
The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held at the Afton Town
Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at 337-1673.