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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-2-19
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.