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WCDO News — Friday 9-3-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-8-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-8-21
NYSEG crews continue to work to try to restore power to thousands of customers in the Southern Tier, following last nights storms that knocked down trees & power lines. Over 10,000 were without power in Broome County this afternoon, about 190 were without power in Delaware County, over 100 in Chenango County had power outages this afternoon, power has been fully restored in Otsego County.
State Police in Troop C are continuing with their crackdown on drunk & drugged drivers throughout the region. Troopers removed 46 impaired drivers from local roadways in the month of June, Troop C encompasses Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties.
The annual NBT Bank Summer Concert Series begins Tonight at 7:00 PM. Blues musician Ana Popovic & her band will perform tonight, Tonight's show has been moved to the Norwich High School auditorium, due to rain in the forecast.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado has secured federal funding for road projects in Otsego and Schoharie Counties through the recently passed “INVEST in America Act”. Some of the new funding will go for a Roundabout at the intersection of Main Street, Maple Street & the Lettis Highway in Downtown Oneonta, with 3.2 million dollars in federal funding available, the bill has passed in the House of Representatives, but still requires passage in the US Senate.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-8-21
State Police announced that following a multi-agency investigation spanning two years, 78 people involved in 2 Central New York drug rings have been indicted on more than 355 criminal charges. Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictment in Syracuse Wednesday, she said that more than $2 million in drugs, including cocaine & heroin mixed with fentanyl, plus 15 guns and $490,000 in cash were seized. The investigation was a join effort by the AG’s Organized Crime Task Force, the drug task forces in Oneida and Madison counties, and more than a dozen other agencies.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations of Delaware County businesses in varying categories for its Annual Awards Ceremony in October. The categories are: Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Tourism Property of the Year, and Business Advocate of the Year. Nominations must be received by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi 13753 or info@delawarecounty.org by August 15th. More information is available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
The Afton Fair gets underway today, and runs through Sunday. Rides, Food, Live entertainment, parades, Stock Car races, clowns agricultural exhibits & fireworks are among the highlights of this year's Afton Fair. The full schedule of events & activities are available at theaftonfair.com.
NYSEG crews continue to work to try to restore power to thousands of customers in the Southern Tier, following last nights storms that knocked down trees & power lines. Over 10,000 were without power in Broome County this afternoon, about 190 were without power in Delaware County, over 100 in Chenango County had power outages this afternoon, power has been fully restored in Otsego County.
State Police in Troop C are continuing with their crackdown on drunk & drugged drivers throughout the region. Troopers removed 46 impaired drivers from local roadways in the month of June, Troop C encompasses Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties.
The annual NBT Bank Summer Concert Series begins Tonight at 7:00 PM. Blues musician Ana Popovic & her band will perform tonight, Tonight's show has been moved to the Norwich High School auditorium, due to rain in the forecast.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado has secured federal funding for road projects in Otsego and Schoharie Counties through the recently passed “INVEST in America Act”. Some of the new funding will go for a Roundabout at the intersection of Main Street, Maple Street & the Lettis Highway in Downtown Oneonta, with 3.2 million dollars in federal funding available, the bill has passed in the House of Representatives, but still requires passage in the US Senate.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-8-21
State Police announced that following a multi-agency investigation spanning two years, 78 people involved in 2 Central New York drug rings have been indicted on more than 355 criminal charges. Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictment in Syracuse Wednesday, she said that more than $2 million in drugs, including cocaine & heroin mixed with fentanyl, plus 15 guns and $490,000 in cash were seized. The investigation was a join effort by the AG’s Organized Crime Task Force, the drug task forces in Oneida and Madison counties, and more than a dozen other agencies.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations of Delaware County businesses in varying categories for its Annual Awards Ceremony in October. The categories are: Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Tourism Property of the Year, and Business Advocate of the Year. Nominations must be received by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi 13753 or info@delawarecounty.org by August 15th. More information is available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
The Afton Fair gets underway today, and runs through Sunday. Rides, Food, Live entertainment, parades, Stock Car races, clowns agricultural exhibits & fireworks are among the highlights of this year's Afton Fair. The full schedule of events & activities are available at theaftonfair.com.
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-22-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-22-21
The trial of Dylan Robinson has begun in Otsego County Court this week. Robinson is accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, after robbing him, and then setting his father's house in Worcester on fire in October 2019.
71% of adult New Yorkers have completed at least 1 vaccine dose, bringing the State total to over 20.6 Million vaccines. The State Health Department reported that 63.2% of adult New Yorkers have completed their vaccine series. More information is available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker. State Health Officials announced that the SUNY Oneonta vaccine site is also officially closed, as the rate of people getting vaccines has fallen in recent weeks. Vaccine clinics will be of the pop up variety where vaccine rates are well lower than the state average.
NYSEG is reporting that almost all power has been restored to customers in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties this afternoon. Officials reported that over 650 lost power due to downed trees & Power Lines from last night’s storms.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 24 year old Justin Mattice of Walton following a domestic dispute report in Walton June 17th. Mattice is accused of acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of a child less than 17 years of age; he is also accused of damaging property during the incident. Mattice was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief, He was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where an order of protection was issued and Mattice was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a future date to answer to the charges.
The State DEC announced that the 1st Free Fishing Weekend will be this weekend, June 26th & 27th. People will be able to fish without purchasing a fishing license, other free fishing days this year will be on September 25th and November 11th, more information on New York's "Free Fishing Days," is available at the Governor's website or the State DEC website.
A.M. News Tuesday 6-22-21
State Police arrested 37 year old Scott Evanchof of Smithville Flats for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a trooper on patrol saw a motorcycle traveling on East Main Street in the Town of Union that was not registered. A traffic stop was initiated, and the trooper learned that Evanchof's license has been suspended 26 times. The trooper also found suspected drugs in Evanchof’s possession. He was arrested & was released on appearance tickets to the Town of Union court today.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Frank Briggs Road in the Town of Davenport last Tuesday, Deputies arrested and charged 27 year-old Arthur Currie of Davenport, with unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief & harassment, he is accused of preventing the victim from leaving the residence, subjecting the victim to physical contact and taking the victim’s cell phone in an attempt to prevent the victim from calling for emergency assistance. Currie was arraigned in the Town of Kortright Court, an order of protection was issued and he was released pending an appearance in the Town of Davenport Court on a future date.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting another Pfizer Vaccine Clinic, today at Former Norwich Label Shopper, in the South Plaza, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, Appointments are required, the 2nd dose will be held on July 13th at the same location, and more information is available at 337-1660.
CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a Virtual Career Fair, today from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This event will focus on industries that are in high demand, including: Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism & Manufacturing.
The trial of Dylan Robinson has begun in Otsego County Court this week. Robinson is accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, after robbing him, and then setting his father's house in Worcester on fire in October 2019.
71% of adult New Yorkers have completed at least 1 vaccine dose, bringing the State total to over 20.6 Million vaccines. The State Health Department reported that 63.2% of adult New Yorkers have completed their vaccine series. More information is available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker. State Health Officials announced that the SUNY Oneonta vaccine site is also officially closed, as the rate of people getting vaccines has fallen in recent weeks. Vaccine clinics will be of the pop up variety where vaccine rates are well lower than the state average.
NYSEG is reporting that almost all power has been restored to customers in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties this afternoon. Officials reported that over 650 lost power due to downed trees & Power Lines from last night’s storms.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 24 year old Justin Mattice of Walton following a domestic dispute report in Walton June 17th. Mattice is accused of acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of a child less than 17 years of age; he is also accused of damaging property during the incident. Mattice was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief, He was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where an order of protection was issued and Mattice was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a future date to answer to the charges.
The State DEC announced that the 1st Free Fishing Weekend will be this weekend, June 26th & 27th. People will be able to fish without purchasing a fishing license, other free fishing days this year will be on September 25th and November 11th, more information on New York's "Free Fishing Days," is available at the Governor's website or the State DEC website.
A.M. News Tuesday 6-22-21
State Police arrested 37 year old Scott Evanchof of Smithville Flats for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a trooper on patrol saw a motorcycle traveling on East Main Street in the Town of Union that was not registered. A traffic stop was initiated, and the trooper learned that Evanchof's license has been suspended 26 times. The trooper also found suspected drugs in Evanchof’s possession. He was arrested & was released on appearance tickets to the Town of Union court today.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Frank Briggs Road in the Town of Davenport last Tuesday, Deputies arrested and charged 27 year-old Arthur Currie of Davenport, with unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief & harassment, he is accused of preventing the victim from leaving the residence, subjecting the victim to physical contact and taking the victim’s cell phone in an attempt to prevent the victim from calling for emergency assistance. Currie was arraigned in the Town of Kortright Court, an order of protection was issued and he was released pending an appearance in the Town of Davenport Court on a future date.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting another Pfizer Vaccine Clinic, today at Former Norwich Label Shopper, in the South Plaza, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, Appointments are required, the 2nd dose will be held on July 13th at the same location, and more information is available at 337-1660.
CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a Virtual Career Fair, today from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This event will focus on industries that are in high demand, including: Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism & Manufacturing.
WCDO News — Monday 11-23-20
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
The Health Department continues to aggressively test New Yorkers for the COVID 19 virus, with over 191,000 tested on Sunday, with 5906 positive tests, or 3% of those tested. 2724 people are hospitalized; increases of 162 from Saturday, there were 33 more deaths from the virus Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 26,390.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 62 active cases, with 399 people quarantined. They have had 10 deaths, 486 recoveries; they have had a total of 563 cases since March.
The Broome County Health Department had 179 more positive cases of COVID 19 diagnosed since Friday, bringing their total to 4744 since March, they had 2 more deaths reported, bringing their total to 114, there have been 4089 recoveries and over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Delaware County sheriff's Deputies arrested 41 year old Robert Stutzer of Sidney for 2 felonies. On November 13th Deputies responded to the Mirabito Gas Station in Hobart for a report of a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, Deputies identified the driver as Stutzer, who is accused of operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs, and with suspend drivers’ license. Stutzer was charged with Felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was released on tickets returnable to Stamford Town Court at a later date.
The SUNY Oneonta COVID Response Team gathered feedback and answered questions about the college’s Draft Re-opening Plan for spring 2021 at 2 virtual town halls last week. SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News that the plan is largely in place but will be amended as needed:
(Dennis Craig 11-23-20)
Over 750 staff, faculty, students and their parents participated. The recordings of both town halls are available at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19 regarding the spring 2021 reopening plan.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New York State leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019, for every tax dollar paid to Washington; the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West Virginia ($2.43), Alabama ($2.17) and Kentucky ($2.05).
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AN to 12:00 Noon. The event will be an alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade, Vehicles will drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, and more information is available on Facebook or by calling 746-0331.
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 2 members of the District community have tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual has not been on campus since Thursday, November 12th and the second individual since last Friday, November 20th. The Department of Health Services has conducted and completed the contact tracing. Any and all people impacted have been notified. The potential exposure has been minimized in this case because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing; there will be no change to the current Sidney School Schedule.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in New York City Sunday; he stated that the current concern will be how high the infection rates will get after Thanksgiving & the Christmas holidays:
(Cuomo 11-23-20)
The state performed over 196,608 tests Saturday, with 5391 positive tests, 2562 are now hospitalized, 500 are in an ICU Bed, 234 are on ventilators & there were 30 deaths from COVID Saturday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID on Saturday & 17 cases Sunday. Otsego County now has had 1185 total confirmed cases, 93 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Saturday that they had 4 new cases of COVID 19 & 7 new cases Sunday, they have 43 active cases, 5 were hospitalized, and 201 were quarantined. They are up to 308 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 256 recoveries.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2019 have grown to $121 million, according to a report issued by the Empire State Development Division for Tourism Development, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-23-20)
Traveler spending increased 2.5% across of all New York. The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with a 7.3% increase in spending last year. Tourism accounted for over 1,145 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $41.7 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy. Tourism generated more than $7.7 million in local taxes and over $6.6 million in state taxes.
The Health Department continues to aggressively test New Yorkers for the COVID 19 virus, with over 191,000 tested on Sunday, with 5906 positive tests, or 3% of those tested. 2724 people are hospitalized; increases of 162 from Saturday, there were 33 more deaths from the virus Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 26,390.
Chenango County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 19 cases. They currently have 62 active cases, with 399 people quarantined. They have had 10 deaths, 486 recoveries; they have had a total of 563 cases since March.
The Broome County Health Department had 179 more positive cases of COVID 19 diagnosed since Friday, bringing their total to 4744 since March, they had 2 more deaths reported, bringing their total to 114, there have been 4089 recoveries and over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.
Delaware County sheriff's Deputies arrested 41 year old Robert Stutzer of Sidney for 2 felonies. On November 13th Deputies responded to the Mirabito Gas Station in Hobart for a report of a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, Deputies identified the driver as Stutzer, who is accused of operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs, and with suspend drivers’ license. Stutzer was charged with Felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle, he was released on tickets returnable to Stamford Town Court at a later date.
The SUNY Oneonta COVID Response Team gathered feedback and answered questions about the college’s Draft Re-opening Plan for spring 2021 at 2 virtual town halls last week. SUNY Oneonta Acting President Dennis Craig told WCDO News that the plan is largely in place but will be amended as needed:
(Dennis Craig 11-23-20)
Over 750 staff, faculty, students and their parents participated. The recordings of both town halls are available at suny.oneonta.edu/covid-19 regarding the spring 2021 reopening plan.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New York State leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019, for every tax dollar paid to Washington; the state received $0.91, well below the national average of $1.24. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West Virginia ($2.43), Alabama ($2.17) and Kentucky ($2.05).
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5, from 11:00 AN to 12:00 Noon. The event will be an alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade, Vehicles will drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, and more information is available on Facebook or by calling 746-0331.
The Sidney Central School District has been notified that 2 members of the District community have tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual has not been on campus since Thursday, November 12th and the second individual since last Friday, November 20th. The Department of Health Services has conducted and completed the contact tracing. Any and all people impacted have been notified. The potential exposure has been minimized in this case because of the emphasis placed on wearing face coverings and social distancing; there will be no change to the current Sidney School Schedule.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-23-20
Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in New York City Sunday; he stated that the current concern will be how high the infection rates will get after Thanksgiving & the Christmas holidays:
(Cuomo 11-23-20)
The state performed over 196,608 tests Saturday, with 5391 positive tests, 2562 are now hospitalized, 500 are in an ICU Bed, 234 are on ventilators & there were 30 deaths from COVID Saturday.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID on Saturday & 17 cases Sunday. Otsego County now has had 1185 total confirmed cases, 93 active cases, 4 hospitalized, 8 deaths, 764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health announced Saturday that they had 4 new cases of COVID 19 & 7 new cases Sunday, they have 43 active cases, 5 were hospitalized, and 201 were quarantined. They are up to 308 total cases since March with 9 deaths and 256 recoveries.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2019 have grown to $121 million, according to a report issued by the Empire State Development Division for Tourism Development, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-23-20)
Traveler spending increased 2.5% across of all New York. The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with a 7.3% increase in spending last year. Tourism accounted for over 1,145 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $41.7 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy. Tourism generated more than $7.7 million in local taxes and over $6.6 million in state taxes.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-10-20
Governor Cuomo announced a Friday deadline for school districts that have not submitted plans for in-person learning yet. Currently, 107 school districts have not submitted a plan for the fall, last Friday Governor Cuomo said that all school district should be able to re-open in September, but they must submit plans to be approved by the Health Department & the State Education Department. Local schools that did not submit a plan include: Cooperstown, Richfield Springs & Worcester in Otsego County, and Andes & Margaretville in Delaware County.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357 in Franklin Sunday evening, 51 year old Ronald Roof of Franklin was charged with Felony DWI, & aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle among many other charges. Deputies & EMS crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle over an embankment, on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin, the operator of the vehicle had fled from the scene on foot. Deputies located Roof, the
investigation revealed that his driving privilege was revoked from a prior alcohol related offense and for failure to answer to summonses. Roof was released & is scheduled to reappear in the Franklin Town Court on a later date.
Driving with a broken windshield and a suspended license resulted in a Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arresting a Delhi man last Wednesday evening and charging him with Driving While ability impaired by drugs and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies observed a vehicle being operated on Phoebe Lane in the Village of Delhi with a broken windshield, they stopped the vehicle, which was driven by 30-year-old John Regazzi of Delhi, who was accused of driving while
impaired, along with several other lesser charges. Regazzi was processed and released and was directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court at a later date.
The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they have met & surpassed a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge in support of its SHELTER US Campaign. So far they have raised over $123,000, bringing the shelter $223,000 closer to the project's roughly $5 million price tag. In celebration of the milestone, the shelter is giving back to the community with reduced adoption fees through this Friday, August 14th.
The State Health Department announced 476 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, or .88% of those tested. The total number of cases so far is 421,336, the total number of deaths is 25,204. Hospitalizations, Intubations & the number of patients in ICU beds continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced that over the weekend, they increased their total of COVID 19 cases by 4 to 216. They report 130 current quarantines, 195 recoveries, 7 deaths , 1 person is hospitalized, and they have conducted just over 18,000 tests.
Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood will hold their next race tonight with the 56th running of the Heath Memorial. The grandstand will be closed to spectators per current NYS Covid-19 Guidelines. The Race will be Broadcast live at dirttrackdigest.tv. for a fee, more information is available at 651-4421.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting our very first "Drive Thru Job Fair!" this Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the parking lot of Damaschke Field. 25 local area employers will participate, Job Seekers will just drive in, follow the signs and traffic flow and remain in the car with your face mask on as you drive to each employer. There is no fee to job seekers.
Area Chambers of Commerce & Local Governments are urging people to complete the 2020 Census as soon as possible. The Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and helps to keep taxes lower, the census can be found online at 2020census.gov.
State Police responded Friday to a reported of a shooting at 1205 Conklin Road in the town of Conklin. Troopers immediately located two female victims in the parking lot. 38 year old Alison Salisbury of Binghamton was shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 42 year old Shannon Brooks of Conklin was shot in the hand and transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center where she was treated and released. State Police arrested 45 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton man for 2nd degree Murder & 2nd degree Attempted Murder, & is being held in the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo gave an update on the state's progress in lowering the number of COVID 19 cases statewide. On Sunday, the number of ICU Patients Dropped to 131, a New Low since March 16, .78% of those tested was COVID-19 Positive; the Lowest One-Day Percentage Reported Positive since Pandemic Began, there were 7 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Total hospitalizations were at 548. The 515 Additional Cases gives the state 420,860."
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Friday and 1 additional recovery, which brings the number of active cases to 0. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 14 people now under mandatory quarantine. 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Hosts A Roundtable with Tourism Leaders to Discuss How to Build Back Better, at 1:00 PM at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library on Fair Street in Cooperstown.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357 in Franklin Sunday evening, 51 year old Ronald Roof of Franklin was charged with Felony DWI, & aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle among many other charges. Deputies & EMS crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle over an embankment, on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin, the operator of the vehicle had fled from the scene on foot. Deputies located Roof, the
investigation revealed that his driving privilege was revoked from a prior alcohol related offense and for failure to answer to summonses. Roof was released & is scheduled to reappear in the Franklin Town Court on a later date.
Driving with a broken windshield and a suspended license resulted in a Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arresting a Delhi man last Wednesday evening and charging him with Driving While ability impaired by drugs and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies observed a vehicle being operated on Phoebe Lane in the Village of Delhi with a broken windshield, they stopped the vehicle, which was driven by 30-year-old John Regazzi of Delhi, who was accused of driving while
impaired, along with several other lesser charges. Regazzi was processed and released and was directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court at a later date.
The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they have met & surpassed a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge in support of its SHELTER US Campaign. So far they have raised over $123,000, bringing the shelter $223,000 closer to the project's roughly $5 million price tag. In celebration of the milestone, the shelter is giving back to the community with reduced adoption fees through this Friday, August 14th.
The State Health Department announced 476 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, or .88% of those tested. The total number of cases so far is 421,336, the total number of deaths is 25,204. Hospitalizations, Intubations & the number of patients in ICU beds continues to decline.
Chenango County Public Health announced that over the weekend, they increased their total of COVID 19 cases by 4 to 216. They report 130 current quarantines, 195 recoveries, 7 deaths , 1 person is hospitalized, and they have conducted just over 18,000 tests.
Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood will hold their next race tonight with the 56th running of the Heath Memorial. The grandstand will be closed to spectators per current NYS Covid-19 Guidelines. The Race will be Broadcast live at dirttrackdigest.tv. for a fee, more information is available at 651-4421.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting our very first "Drive Thru Job Fair!" this Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the parking lot of Damaschke Field. 25 local area employers will participate, Job Seekers will just drive in, follow the signs and traffic flow and remain in the car with your face mask on as you drive to each employer. There is no fee to job seekers.
Area Chambers of Commerce & Local Governments are urging people to complete the 2020 Census as soon as possible. The Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and helps to keep taxes lower, the census can be found online at 2020census.gov.
State Police responded Friday to a reported of a shooting at 1205 Conklin Road in the town of Conklin. Troopers immediately located two female victims in the parking lot. 38 year old Alison Salisbury of Binghamton was shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 42 year old Shannon Brooks of Conklin was shot in the hand and transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center where she was treated and released. State Police arrested 45 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton man for 2nd degree Murder & 2nd degree Attempted Murder, & is being held in the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo gave an update on the state's progress in lowering the number of COVID 19 cases statewide. On Sunday, the number of ICU Patients Dropped to 131, a New Low since March 16, .78% of those tested was COVID-19 Positive; the Lowest One-Day Percentage Reported Positive since Pandemic Began, there were 7 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Total hospitalizations were at 548. The 515 Additional Cases gives the state 420,860."
Delaware County Public Health received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Friday and 1 additional recovery, which brings the number of active cases to 0. To date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases, with 14 people now under mandatory quarantine. 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul Hosts A Roundtable with Tourism Leaders to Discuss How to Build Back Better, at 1:00 PM at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library on Fair Street in Cooperstown.
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WCDO News — Friday 3-13-20
Governor
Cuomo & the State Health Department announced the latest situation today
regarding the Coronavirus. The state
Health Department is in contact with the 28 private labs, to get them up to
speed for testing for the virus, they expect to double the number of testing
next to 6000 a day. Today there are 421 confirmed
cases of the Coronavirus in New York State, 50 people are hospitalized, there
have been no deaths in New York State, and there are 41 nationwide, 31 in the
State of Washington.
Delaware
County Public Health confirmed 1 case of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 in the
County, Public Health Spokesperson Heather Warner explains:
(Heather
Warner 3-13-20)
Warner
said that they are not at liberty to disclose the location of the patient at
this time, more information about the Coronavirus is available at Delaware
county public health.com.
Delaware
County Sheriff's Office is investigating an on-line computer repair scam that
led to significant financial loss to an elderly local resident. Investigators were contacted by The Delaware
National Bank of Delhi, the customer had fallen victim twice to an on-line
Pop-Up scam and lost thousands of dollars, the victim was stopped from further
issues by an alert UPS employee. The investigation is on-going by Delaware
County Sheriff's Investigators and San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff DuMond reminds the public that they
should contact the Sheriff's Office or local law enforcement if they may be the
target of a scam or identity theft. On-line
complaint forms are available through the State Attorney General, ag.ny.gov;
the Federal Trade Commission, consumer.ftc.gov; and the FBI at ic3.gov.
Officials
with Quest Diagnostics announced that the AMBA Blood Clinic will continue as
planned tomorrow morning at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The event will run from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM,
officials said that just over 80 people have made appointments, spread out over
the 3 1/2 hours, which falls within the parameters set by the State Health
Department Thursday.
State
Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend. This enforcement
detail begins today and runs through next Wednesday. Drivers can expect to encounter additional
DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.
State Police will also be ticketing districted drivers who are using handheld
electronic devices, and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales
to minor’s details during the campaign.
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee & the State STOP-DWI
Foundation suggest that people download the "Have a Plan" mobile app,
to locate and call a taxi service and program a designated driver list.
The
Community Foundation for South Central New York has released a survey to assess
the COVID-19-related needs of local non-profits and the individuals and
communities they serve. The survey will
provide information on critical operating and programming issues that are
anticipated as the COVID-19 situation progresses locally, it is located at
donorswhocare.org.
The
Chenango County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to implement a 4%
occupancy "Bed" tax in Chenango County. The new Law will provide a
dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry in
Chenango County and to reduce pressure on the property tax levy. Chenango County has been one of just a few
counties in New York State that had not previously collected a bed tax. Tourism is New York’s 3rd largest industry,
hosting 253 million visitors annually who spend 71.8 billion at NYS businesses
creating 114.8 billion in economic impact.
The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced that regional
& state championships will be postponed indefinitely. The impacted events include Ice Hockey, Bowling
& the Boys & Girls Basketball regional & State Championships. Officials announced the postponements were
due to the reports of the Corona Virus outbreaks across the state, to insure
the safety & health of the student athletes.
The St.
Baldrick’s Foundation will host head-shaving events tomorrow at the American
Legion in Norwich, where over 30 volunteers will shave their heads to raise
money for childhood cancer research.
The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event routinely raises over $30,000 a year,
their event starts at 6:00 PM, it is free and open to the public, more
information is available at stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich
The
Sidney Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 3rd Annual Sidney- Irish for
a Day Parade Saturday, due to health concerns related to the coronavirus.
The
Sidney Rotary Club announced that they are cancelling their Pancake Breakfast
Saturday. The event is being cancelled
due to the Coronavirus concerns.
The
American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice
due to the COVID-19 health and safety concerns of players, officials, staff and
fans. The Binghamton Devils will post
pertinent ticketing information to social media, as well as send email updates
directly to season ticket members, sponsors and group buyers. More information
is available at the Binghamton Devils Front Office at 722-7367.
Cuomo & the State Health Department announced the latest situation today
regarding the Coronavirus. The state
Health Department is in contact with the 28 private labs, to get them up to
speed for testing for the virus, they expect to double the number of testing
next to 6000 a day. Today there are 421 confirmed
cases of the Coronavirus in New York State, 50 people are hospitalized, there
have been no deaths in New York State, and there are 41 nationwide, 31 in the
State of Washington.
Delaware
County Public Health confirmed 1 case of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 in the
County, Public Health Spokesperson Heather Warner explains:
(Heather
Warner 3-13-20)
Warner
said that they are not at liberty to disclose the location of the patient at
this time, more information about the Coronavirus is available at Delaware
county public health.com.
Delaware
County Sheriff's Office is investigating an on-line computer repair scam that
led to significant financial loss to an elderly local resident. Investigators were contacted by The Delaware
National Bank of Delhi, the customer had fallen victim twice to an on-line
Pop-Up scam and lost thousands of dollars, the victim was stopped from further
issues by an alert UPS employee. The investigation is on-going by Delaware
County Sheriff's Investigators and San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff DuMond reminds the public that they
should contact the Sheriff's Office or local law enforcement if they may be the
target of a scam or identity theft. On-line
complaint forms are available through the State Attorney General, ag.ny.gov;
the Federal Trade Commission, consumer.ftc.gov; and the FBI at ic3.gov.
Officials
with Quest Diagnostics announced that the AMBA Blood Clinic will continue as
planned tomorrow morning at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The event will run from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM,
officials said that just over 80 people have made appointments, spread out over
the 3 1/2 hours, which falls within the parameters set by the State Health
Department Thursday.
State
Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend. This enforcement
detail begins today and runs through next Wednesday. Drivers can expect to encounter additional
DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.
State Police will also be ticketing districted drivers who are using handheld
electronic devices, and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales
to minor’s details during the campaign.
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee & the State STOP-DWI
Foundation suggest that people download the "Have a Plan" mobile app,
to locate and call a taxi service and program a designated driver list.
The
Community Foundation for South Central New York has released a survey to assess
the COVID-19-related needs of local non-profits and the individuals and
communities they serve. The survey will
provide information on critical operating and programming issues that are
anticipated as the COVID-19 situation progresses locally, it is located at
donorswhocare.org.
The
Chenango County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to implement a 4%
occupancy "Bed" tax in Chenango County. The new Law will provide a
dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry in
Chenango County and to reduce pressure on the property tax levy. Chenango County has been one of just a few
counties in New York State that had not previously collected a bed tax. Tourism is New York’s 3rd largest industry,
hosting 253 million visitors annually who spend 71.8 billion at NYS businesses
creating 114.8 billion in economic impact.
The New
York State Public High School Athletic Association announced that regional
& state championships will be postponed indefinitely. The impacted events include Ice Hockey, Bowling
& the Boys & Girls Basketball regional & State Championships. Officials announced the postponements were
due to the reports of the Corona Virus outbreaks across the state, to insure
the safety & health of the student athletes.
The St.
Baldrick’s Foundation will host head-shaving events tomorrow at the American
Legion in Norwich, where over 30 volunteers will shave their heads to raise
money for childhood cancer research.
The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event routinely raises over $30,000 a year,
their event starts at 6:00 PM, it is free and open to the public, more
information is available at stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich
The
Sidney Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 3rd Annual Sidney- Irish for
a Day Parade Saturday, due to health concerns related to the coronavirus.
The
Sidney Rotary Club announced that they are cancelling their Pancake Breakfast
Saturday. The event is being cancelled
due to the Coronavirus concerns.
The
American Hockey League announced the suspension of play until further notice
due to the COVID-19 health and safety concerns of players, officials, staff and
fans. The Binghamton Devils will post
pertinent ticketing information to social media, as well as send email updates
directly to season ticket members, sponsors and group buyers. More information
is available at the Binghamton Devils Front Office at 722-7367.
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-17-19
17 year old Francisco Laboy Diaz of Sidney has recently
returned home after he & his family spent time at the Ronald McDonald House
in Rochester, while Francisco underwent treatment for a brain tumor on his
brain stem at the Golisano Children's hospital there, Francisco told WCDO News
that he will miss all that helped him in Rochester:
(Francisco Laboy Diaz 7-17-19)
Francisco's mom, Kat Diaz said that after dealing with her
son's lengthy history with Brain Tumors; they feel blessed & very lucky:
(Kat Diaz 7-17-19)
WCDO will air the full interview with Francisco, his father
Jose Laboy & mom Kat Diaz tomorrow morning at 8:40 AM.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations, spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they will hold a
Job Fair next week:
(Dale Knowles 7-17-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle & will need to work nights, or weekends or
holidays.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to raise the minimum sales
age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. The bill will
take effect 120 days after becoming law; tobacco use continues to be the number
one cause of preventable death in New York State. About 28,000 adult New
Yorkers die every year as a result of smoking & an increasing number of
underage youth are using both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. From
2014 to 2018 youth use of e-cigarettes increased by 160% to 27.4%, more than
half of teens falsely believe that e-cigarette use is harmless.
State Police arrested 32 year
old Heather Houck of Binghamton & 26 year old Caleb Zandt of Deposit for
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug
Paraphernalia. A trooper observed the
vehicle Houck and Zandt were in, near a closed business, the trooper learned
that Houck had an active warrant for her arrest. Houck was also found to have suspected heroin
and methamphetamine, she was arrested and was turned over to Broome County Central
Arraignment and Processing. Zandt was
found to be in possession of heroin and a scale. He was issued appearance tickets to the town
of Union court on August 6th.
State Police responded Saturday to a pedestrian struck by a
vehicle on County Road 4 in the town of Unadilla. 69-year-old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
walking south on the eastern shoulder of County Road 4 when she was struck by
an SUV operated by 34-year-old Nicole Wilbur of Unadilla, who became distracted
and drifted off the road and struck Haney, Wilbur immediately stopped and
called 911. Haney suffered from head
trauma, internal bleeding and leg injuries; she was flown to Upstate Medical
Center in Syracuse where she underwent surgery and is listed in critical but
stable condition. Wilbur was issued
tickets for Reckless Driving, Moving from a Lane Unsafely and Failure to Use
Due Care for a Pedestrian. The investigation is on-going.
State Police arrested 32 year old Tavish Braman of Oxford
for 3rd degree Assault, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of
McDonough, were they observed an intoxicated male laying on a driveway. A victim told troopers that they were giving
Braman a ride due to his intoxication; the victim reported that Braman punched
him in the face and head. The victim was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital
and Braman was also taken to the hospital due to his level of intoxication, he
was released & was arraigned & remanded to Chenango County Jail on
$1000 cash bail or $2500 bond, pending court action on August 15th, an order of
protection was issued to the victim.
The Guilford Town Board will hold a special meeting this
evening to discuss the High Bridge Wind farm Development Project by Calpine,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George Senek 7-17-19)
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Guilford Town
Highway Garage at 223 Marble Road; more information is available at 895-9966.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their
Annual Business Awards ceremony at 6:00 PM at Meredith Inn, 4206 Turnpike Road,
Delhi, which is a change in venue due to the likelihood of Showers &
Thunderstorms. The Honorees include the
Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year,
Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table
to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism Award.
returned home after he & his family spent time at the Ronald McDonald House
in Rochester, while Francisco underwent treatment for a brain tumor on his
brain stem at the Golisano Children's hospital there, Francisco told WCDO News
that he will miss all that helped him in Rochester:
(Francisco Laboy Diaz 7-17-19)
Francisco's mom, Kat Diaz said that after dealing with her
son's lengthy history with Brain Tumors; they feel blessed & very lucky:
(Kat Diaz 7-17-19)
WCDO will air the full interview with Francisco, his father
Jose Laboy & mom Kat Diaz tomorrow morning at 8:40 AM.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations, spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they will hold a
Job Fair next week:
(Dale Knowles 7-17-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle & will need to work nights, or weekends or
holidays.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to raise the minimum sales
age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. The bill will
take effect 120 days after becoming law; tobacco use continues to be the number
one cause of preventable death in New York State. About 28,000 adult New
Yorkers die every year as a result of smoking & an increasing number of
underage youth are using both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. From
2014 to 2018 youth use of e-cigarettes increased by 160% to 27.4%, more than
half of teens falsely believe that e-cigarette use is harmless.
State Police arrested 32 year
old Heather Houck of Binghamton & 26 year old Caleb Zandt of Deposit for
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug
Paraphernalia. A trooper observed the
vehicle Houck and Zandt were in, near a closed business, the trooper learned
that Houck had an active warrant for her arrest. Houck was also found to have suspected heroin
and methamphetamine, she was arrested and was turned over to Broome County Central
Arraignment and Processing. Zandt was
found to be in possession of heroin and a scale. He was issued appearance tickets to the town
of Union court on August 6th.
State Police responded Saturday to a pedestrian struck by a
vehicle on County Road 4 in the town of Unadilla. 69-year-old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
walking south on the eastern shoulder of County Road 4 when she was struck by
an SUV operated by 34-year-old Nicole Wilbur of Unadilla, who became distracted
and drifted off the road and struck Haney, Wilbur immediately stopped and
called 911. Haney suffered from head
trauma, internal bleeding and leg injuries; she was flown to Upstate Medical
Center in Syracuse where she underwent surgery and is listed in critical but
stable condition. Wilbur was issued
tickets for Reckless Driving, Moving from a Lane Unsafely and Failure to Use
Due Care for a Pedestrian. The investigation is on-going.
State Police arrested 32 year old Tavish Braman of Oxford
for 3rd degree Assault, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of
McDonough, were they observed an intoxicated male laying on a driveway. A victim told troopers that they were giving
Braman a ride due to his intoxication; the victim reported that Braman punched
him in the face and head. The victim was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital
and Braman was also taken to the hospital due to his level of intoxication, he
was released & was arraigned & remanded to Chenango County Jail on
$1000 cash bail or $2500 bond, pending court action on August 15th, an order of
protection was issued to the victim.
The Guilford Town Board will hold a special meeting this
evening to discuss the High Bridge Wind farm Development Project by Calpine,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George Senek 7-17-19)
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Guilford Town
Highway Garage at 223 Marble Road; more information is available at 895-9966.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their
Annual Business Awards ceremony at 6:00 PM at Meredith Inn, 4206 Turnpike Road,
Delhi, which is a change in venue due to the likelihood of Showers &
Thunderstorms. The Honorees include the
Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year,
Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table
to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism Award.
WCDO News — Monday 7-15-19
Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across
America to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation, the
afternoon Ed was in San Antonio Texas, with the final destination of St.
Augustine Florida, he gave WCDO News an update on his progress:
(Ed Curley 7-15-19)
Curley said that he hopes to raise about $10,000 with this effort;
donations can be made the JDRF.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is asking its members
to complete their annual survey. All answers by respondents will remain confidential,
the answers will help the Chamber in their efforts to ensure that the services
of the Chamber meet the needs of businesses.
The Survey link can be found at cxvibe.typeform.com and need to be
completed by July 26th.
The Chenango County Planning Department, working in
conjunction with Opportunities for Chenango, is slated for a $500,000 Community
Block Grant through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal.
Money will be allocated to income-eligible homeowners in need of making vital
home improvements. The plan would need
to be approved by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors before the money
could be made available to homeowners.
This year's Utica Boilermaker race was delayed for about 15
minutes Sunday, not because of any weather related issues, but because of a
homicide near the starting line. One
woman was pronounced dead at the scene &
man was taken to an area hospital with lacerations, that investigation
is ongoing.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce will honor businesses at their 2019 Annual Business Awards ceremony on
Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The Chamber announced
today that the event has been moved to the Meredith Inn at 4206 Turnpike
Road, Delhi, due to the likelihood of
Showers & Thunderstorms. The
Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019
Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell
and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism
Award. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
1 person was injured in a fire Friday at the Mayrose
Apartments on Lewis Avenue in Oneonta.
The fire started in apartment 206, the occupant was taken to fox
Hospital for an undisclosed injury, and 1 other person in another apartment was
displaced due to smoke & water damage.
The investigation is continuing.
Efforts & fundraisers continued Saturday in Bainbridge
for Sidney resident Heather Bucalos, who is fighting cancer again. Christine Oliver is one of the people who is
helping with the fundraisers for Heather:
(Christine Oliver 7-15-19)
KC Blass is also assisting with the fundraising efforts; she
has helped Heather with her fundraisers for others in recent years:
(KC Blass 7-15-19)
Heather told WCDO News about her cancer, and how her friends
are making it easier to cope with what is ahead:
(Heather Bucalos 7-15-19)
The Bainbridge Glow Run on Heather's behalf will be held at
General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on September 14th, more information is
available at bainbridgeglowrun.com.
State Police, the State Park Police and the Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee are partnering to ensure that visitors to state parks
are buckling up for safety. "Buckle
Up Nnew York in the Parks" is an enforcement and educational campaign to
ensure that visiting motorists and their passengers properly buckle-up their
seatbelts while travelling inside state parks, This year’s campaign will be
held through August 12th.
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a Caregiver Support Group at The AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus in Sidney starting today. The group will meet 6 times to provide information and support for those who are taking care of seriously ill family members or friends. Caregivers will have an opportunity to identify concerns, discuss feelings, receive support from others, and locate community resources which may be helpful for their unique situations. More information is available at 432-5525.
America to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation, the
afternoon Ed was in San Antonio Texas, with the final destination of St.
Augustine Florida, he gave WCDO News an update on his progress:
(Ed Curley 7-15-19)
Curley said that he hopes to raise about $10,000 with this effort;
donations can be made the JDRF.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is asking its members
to complete their annual survey. All answers by respondents will remain confidential,
the answers will help the Chamber in their efforts to ensure that the services
of the Chamber meet the needs of businesses.
The Survey link can be found at cxvibe.typeform.com and need to be
completed by July 26th.
The Chenango County Planning Department, working in
conjunction with Opportunities for Chenango, is slated for a $500,000 Community
Block Grant through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal.
Money will be allocated to income-eligible homeowners in need of making vital
home improvements. The plan would need
to be approved by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors before the money
could be made available to homeowners.
This year's Utica Boilermaker race was delayed for about 15
minutes Sunday, not because of any weather related issues, but because of a
homicide near the starting line. One
woman was pronounced dead at the scene &
man was taken to an area hospital with lacerations, that investigation
is ongoing.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce will honor businesses at their 2019 Annual Business Awards ceremony on
Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The Chamber announced
today that the event has been moved to the Meredith Inn at 4206 Turnpike
Road, Delhi, due to the likelihood of
Showers & Thunderstorms. The
Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019
Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell
and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism
Award. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
1 person was injured in a fire Friday at the Mayrose
Apartments on Lewis Avenue in Oneonta.
The fire started in apartment 206, the occupant was taken to fox
Hospital for an undisclosed injury, and 1 other person in another apartment was
displaced due to smoke & water damage.
The investigation is continuing.
Efforts & fundraisers continued Saturday in Bainbridge
for Sidney resident Heather Bucalos, who is fighting cancer again. Christine Oliver is one of the people who is
helping with the fundraisers for Heather:
(Christine Oliver 7-15-19)
KC Blass is also assisting with the fundraising efforts; she
has helped Heather with her fundraisers for others in recent years:
(KC Blass 7-15-19)
Heather told WCDO News about her cancer, and how her friends
are making it easier to cope with what is ahead:
(Heather Bucalos 7-15-19)
The Bainbridge Glow Run on Heather's behalf will be held at
General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on September 14th, more information is
available at bainbridgeglowrun.com.
State Police, the State Park Police and the Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee are partnering to ensure that visitors to state parks
are buckling up for safety. "Buckle
Up Nnew York in the Parks" is an enforcement and educational campaign to
ensure that visiting motorists and their passengers properly buckle-up their
seatbelts while travelling inside state parks, This year’s campaign will be
held through August 12th.
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a Caregiver Support Group at The AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus in Sidney starting today. The group will meet 6 times to provide information and support for those who are taking care of seriously ill family members or friends. Caregivers will have an opportunity to identify concerns, discuss feelings, receive support from others, and locate community resources which may be helpful for their unique situations. More information is available at 432-5525.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-2-19
State Police arrested 40 year old Jennifer Longwell of Afton
for Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper
Sustenance. Troopers received a report
of malnourished and injured horses that were on being boarded on Longwell’s property
on County Route 17 in the town of Bainbridge.
The owner of the horses contacted state police in May after they took
their horses to a veterinarian and removed several other horses. A trooper observed that several horses
appeared malnourished and had sores on their bodies. After an investigation, Longwell was arrested
and subsequently released on appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court
on July 25, 2019.
Referees are still needed for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3
Basketball Tournament in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the Teams are
all signed up:
(Tom Revoir 7-2-19)
The Gus Macker Tournament will be held on July 13th & 14th;
Revoir can be contacted at 336-9622 extension 29.
State Police are looking for a man accused of damaging an
ATM on North Canal Street in the village of Oxford, on June 8th. The suspect is described as a heavy set
white male wearing a gray sweatshirt, black and gray shorts, had a Dallas
Cowboys hat on backwards and has a tattoo on his left calf. Anyone with information is asked to call the
State Police at 334-3296.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor
businesses from every corner of the county at its 2019 Annual Business Awards
ceremony on July 17 at 6:00 PM at Bird Song Farm on state Highway 10 in Delhi.
The Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019
Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell
and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism
Award. Tickets are $50 per person or a
table of 8 for $350, more information or to purchase tickets, visit
delawarecounty.org.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that starting July 8th, Crews will begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2
structures on County Road 32, in the Town of Norwich. The work on these projects will last into the
fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each bridge structure; however the
traffic pattern at each structure shall change as the projects progress. The Contractor shall install concrete
barriers, signage and other channelizing devices to assist in guiding the
traveling public through these active work zones at these bridge
structures. Questions and concerns can
be directed to Shawn Fry at 337-1710.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond is sending 18 children
to the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp at Keuka Lake in the
Finger Lakes Region for a week of wholesome summer fun. The camp will accommodate over 900 boys and
girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from across New York State this summer. The
campers attend at no charge. More
information is available at nysheriffsinstitute.org.
HeatSmart Southern Tier is
hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and
cooling systems in Sidney. HeatSmart
Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of
tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their
homes. The free event is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney
Industrial Park; Registration is available at tinyurl.com/HSSTAwestruck or at
the Heat Smart Southern Tier Facebook page.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate
a man that was reported missing from his Lawton Hill Road, Town of Sidney
residence on Thursday morning, June 27th.
Deputies are attempting to locate 50 year-old Byron Furman may be
traveling on foot and may be in need of medication. Furman was last known to be wearing light tan
shorts and a light gray t-shirt. He is
described as being approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds
and has gray hair and brown eyes.
Deputies are asking anyone that may have information to contact the
Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 832-5555.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this
evening at Oneonta City Hall. The
council will view the locally made documentary “A Slice Of Hope" regarding
Sal's Pizza in Oneonta hiring those who have dealt Addiction & subsequent
recovery. Jennifer Grigoli of Sal's
Pizza will receive a special reward from Mayor Herzig for her efforts. Tonight's meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
State Police arrested 43 year old Arnold Carson of Oneonta,
for DWI, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and traffic tickets. A trooper was dispatched to County Highway 48
in the town of Otego for a disabled vehicle.
The trooper located the vehicle and Carson who told them he had run out
of gas. Troopers also observed that
Carson appeared to be intoxicated, with a BAC of .14%. He was processed and later released on appearance
tickets to the town of Otego Court.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bryant Knapp of Sidney for
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after a trooper was dispatched to an
accident on State Route 7 in Unadilla.
An investigation revealed that Knapp made a wide right turn from Route 7
to Route 357 when he struck another vehicle head-on that was on State Route
357. Two occupants of the other vehicle
were taken to Wilson Hospital, and a third was taken to Bassett for complaint
of pain. Knapp had a reportable B.A.C of
.24%. He was processed and arraigned in
the town of Unadilla court.
for Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper
Sustenance. Troopers received a report
of malnourished and injured horses that were on being boarded on Longwell’s property
on County Route 17 in the town of Bainbridge.
The owner of the horses contacted state police in May after they took
their horses to a veterinarian and removed several other horses. A trooper observed that several horses
appeared malnourished and had sores on their bodies. After an investigation, Longwell was arrested
and subsequently released on appearance tickets to the town of Bainbridge court
on July 25, 2019.
Referees are still needed for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3
Basketball Tournament in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the Teams are
all signed up:
(Tom Revoir 7-2-19)
The Gus Macker Tournament will be held on July 13th & 14th;
Revoir can be contacted at 336-9622 extension 29.
State Police are looking for a man accused of damaging an
ATM on North Canal Street in the village of Oxford, on June 8th. The suspect is described as a heavy set
white male wearing a gray sweatshirt, black and gray shorts, had a Dallas
Cowboys hat on backwards and has a tattoo on his left calf. Anyone with information is asked to call the
State Police at 334-3296.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor
businesses from every corner of the county at its 2019 Annual Business Awards
ceremony on July 17 at 6:00 PM at Bird Song Farm on state Highway 10 in Delhi.
The Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019
Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell
and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism
Award. Tickets are $50 per person or a
table of 8 for $350, more information or to purchase tickets, visit
delawarecounty.org.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced
that starting July 8th, Crews will begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2
structures on County Road 32, in the Town of Norwich. The work on these projects will last into the
fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each bridge structure; however the
traffic pattern at each structure shall change as the projects progress. The Contractor shall install concrete
barriers, signage and other channelizing devices to assist in guiding the
traveling public through these active work zones at these bridge
structures. Questions and concerns can
be directed to Shawn Fry at 337-1710.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond is sending 18 children
to the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp at Keuka Lake in the
Finger Lakes Region for a week of wholesome summer fun. The camp will accommodate over 900 boys and
girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from across New York State this summer. The
campers attend at no charge. More
information is available at nysheriffsinstitute.org.
HeatSmart Southern Tier is
hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and
cooling systems in Sidney. HeatSmart
Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of
tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their
homes. The free event is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney
Industrial Park; Registration is available at tinyurl.com/HSSTAwestruck or at
the Heat Smart Southern Tier Facebook page.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate
a man that was reported missing from his Lawton Hill Road, Town of Sidney
residence on Thursday morning, June 27th.
Deputies are attempting to locate 50 year-old Byron Furman may be
traveling on foot and may be in need of medication. Furman was last known to be wearing light tan
shorts and a light gray t-shirt. He is
described as being approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds
and has gray hair and brown eyes.
Deputies are asking anyone that may have information to contact the
Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 832-5555.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this
evening at Oneonta City Hall. The
council will view the locally made documentary “A Slice Of Hope" regarding
Sal's Pizza in Oneonta hiring those who have dealt Addiction & subsequent
recovery. Jennifer Grigoli of Sal's
Pizza will receive a special reward from Mayor Herzig for her efforts. Tonight's meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
State Police arrested 43 year old Arnold Carson of Oneonta,
for DWI, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and traffic tickets. A trooper was dispatched to County Highway 48
in the town of Otego for a disabled vehicle.
The trooper located the vehicle and Carson who told them he had run out
of gas. Troopers also observed that
Carson appeared to be intoxicated, with a BAC of .14%. He was processed and later released on appearance
tickets to the town of Otego Court.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bryant Knapp of Sidney for
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after a trooper was dispatched to an
accident on State Route 7 in Unadilla.
An investigation revealed that Knapp made a wide right turn from Route 7
to Route 357 when he struck another vehicle head-on that was on State Route
357. Two occupants of the other vehicle
were taken to Wilson Hospital, and a third was taken to Bassett for complaint
of pain. Knapp had a reportable B.A.C of
.24%. He was processed and arraigned in
the town of Unadilla court.
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-21-18
The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will hold a Career fair on September 8th & September 12, as the international Forklift manufacturing leader looks to expand their workforce. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand told WCDO News that it is easy to register for a specific time frame for an interview at their career fair:
(Steve VanNorstrand 8-21-18)
Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to their current levels of about 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair on September 8th will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2017 have grown to nearly $112 million, according to a report issued by Tourism Economics for New York State Empire State Development Division of Tourism; Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 8-21-18)
The report showed that tourist spending statewide increased by 4.4%, growth in the Catskills region increased by 7.1%, while Delaware County saw an increase of 11.6% in 2017. Pucci said that tourism dollars translates into 1,100 Jobs, which translates into $38 Million in Labor Income recirculating into the County's economy. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties will all receive funding to support emergency response operations, as part of a statewide program administered by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Funding will be used for upgrades in call-taking and dispatching technology, including investing in new services such as text messaging, data communication and improvements to geo-location for emergency response. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that Broome County was awarded $194,069, Chenango County $179,215, Delaware County $168,096 and Otsego County $157,615.
The State Labor Department released the statistics for the month of July today, as unemployment statewide fell 2/10's to 4.3%. Locally, Chenango County had 4.1% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.7% & Otsego County had 4.3% in July.
State Police arrested 39 year old Christopher McMahon of Fenton for Criminal Mischief & Reckless Endangerment, following a complaint that McMahon was damaging a window of a vehicle. McMahon allegedly threw an item at the victim's windshield while both vehicles were in motion, causing damage. McMahon was arrested and released on appearance tickets; he will appear in the town of Fenton Court on August 23rd.
Reports from South Carolina said that it was a Union-Endicott teacher from Broome County New York who was attacked and killed by an alligator while walking her dog near her vacation home in South Carolina. 45 year old Cassandra Cline was a kindergarten teacher at the Johnson Elementary School, investigators said that the alligator went for the dog first, Cline tried to rescue the dog when the 9 foot alligator attacked her & pulled her several feet into the lagoon.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to further protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes. All facilities required to be licensed or registered for child care services must comply with the smoking ban within 90 days.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall, the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting today at the back of Bob’s Diner. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Otego today at the Otego Methodist Church at 10 Church Street, the Blood Drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM , appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800-red cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG.
(Steve VanNorstrand 8-21-18)
Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to their current levels of about 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair on September 8th will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2017 have grown to nearly $112 million, according to a report issued by Tourism Economics for New York State Empire State Development Division of Tourism; Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 8-21-18)
The report showed that tourist spending statewide increased by 4.4%, growth in the Catskills region increased by 7.1%, while Delaware County saw an increase of 11.6% in 2017. Pucci said that tourism dollars translates into 1,100 Jobs, which translates into $38 Million in Labor Income recirculating into the County's economy. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties will all receive funding to support emergency response operations, as part of a statewide program administered by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Funding will be used for upgrades in call-taking and dispatching technology, including investing in new services such as text messaging, data communication and improvements to geo-location for emergency response. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that Broome County was awarded $194,069, Chenango County $179,215, Delaware County $168,096 and Otsego County $157,615.
The State Labor Department released the statistics for the month of July today, as unemployment statewide fell 2/10's to 4.3%. Locally, Chenango County had 4.1% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.7% & Otsego County had 4.3% in July.
State Police arrested 39 year old Christopher McMahon of Fenton for Criminal Mischief & Reckless Endangerment, following a complaint that McMahon was damaging a window of a vehicle. McMahon allegedly threw an item at the victim's windshield while both vehicles were in motion, causing damage. McMahon was arrested and released on appearance tickets; he will appear in the town of Fenton Court on August 23rd.
Reports from South Carolina said that it was a Union-Endicott teacher from Broome County New York who was attacked and killed by an alligator while walking her dog near her vacation home in South Carolina. 45 year old Cassandra Cline was a kindergarten teacher at the Johnson Elementary School, investigators said that the alligator went for the dog first, Cline tried to rescue the dog when the 9 foot alligator attacked her & pulled her several feet into the lagoon.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to further protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes. All facilities required to be licensed or registered for child care services must comply with the smoking ban within 90 days.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall, the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting today at the back of Bob’s Diner. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Otego today at the Otego Methodist Church at 10 Church Street, the Blood Drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM , appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800-red cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG.
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