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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-27-13
State Police investigated a car-pedestrian fatal motor vehicle accident Tuesday night on State Route 17 in the town of Hancock. The investigation revealed that the victim was 36 year old Sherylle Redulfin of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; she had been involved in a 1 car property damage accident and was standing in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle operated by 20 year old Laura Victor of Yorktown Heights. Redulfin was transported to Lourdes Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation is continuing.
State Senator Tom Libous & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo & Cliff Crouch met with state officials Tuesday in Albany to discuss the proposed closures of the Broome Developmental Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center. Libous said that they are concerned about the loss of jobs, and the ability for the community as a whole to handle the patients:
(Libous 11-27-13)
Libous said that he talked with the Governor recently about his concerns, he said that he is hopeful that there could be money in next years state budget to keep the facilities open, if not he has proposed legislation to freeze the closure of mental health facilities until 2015, in order to come up with better plans for those affected. Libous expects to meet with officials again after the Thanksgiving break.
Governor Cuomo holds a wide lead over his potential Republican challengers in the 2014 gubernatorial race, according the latest Polls. A Wall Street Journal-NBC-Marist poll found that Cuomo leads Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino 65 to 23%, with similar leads against Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and former Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino. A Quinnipiac University Poll shows Cuomo over Astorino by 56 to 25% margin.
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will host a Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow. The race starts at the Oneonta Boy's and Girl's Club at 70 River Street in Oneonta, Race day registrations are welcomed, beginning At 7:30 AM, Packet pick up is this afternoon from 4:00 to –7:00 PM At the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. The race starts at 9:00 AM, the Awards ceremony starts at 10:00 AM.
An estimated 1500 people turned up to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday train in Binghamton last night. The train made its way to Oneonta this afternoon, where those that turned up were entertained, and left donations for area food banks.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill that would regulate the buying and selling of metal. Copper thefts continue to increase, he said his bill would deter potential thieves by requiring documentation on where the metal came from, which would then make it a federal crime to steal metal, the bill would also cap the amount a recycler can pay cash for metal at $100, over that would require payment by check.
State health officials report that New York's health exchange website has performed well, in contrast to the federal Affordable Care Website. More than 76,000 people have signed up in New York so far, and the state is on track for its goal of signing up 1.1 million people by 2016.
Governor Cuomo predicted the state will have a surplus next fiscal year, and he vowed to use the money for property-tax relief. State budget figures this month estimated a $1.7 billion deficit for the fiscal year that starts April 1, but Cuomo said there will be a surplus for next year if the line is held on spending. The governor will release his 2014-15 budget proposal in January; the Legislature has until March 31st to approve it.
Firefighters from Bainbridge & Sidney are responding this afternoon to a structure fire at 9 Evans Street in Bainbridge. The fire was called in at about 2:05 PM; WCDO News will have further details as they become available.
State Senator Tom Libous & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo & Cliff Crouch met with state officials Tuesday in Albany to discuss the proposed closures of the Broome Developmental Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center. Libous said that they are concerned about the loss of jobs, and the ability for the community as a whole to handle the patients:
(Libous 11-27-13)
Libous said that he talked with the Governor recently about his concerns, he said that he is hopeful that there could be money in next years state budget to keep the facilities open, if not he has proposed legislation to freeze the closure of mental health facilities until 2015, in order to come up with better plans for those affected. Libous expects to meet with officials again after the Thanksgiving break.
Governor Cuomo holds a wide lead over his potential Republican challengers in the 2014 gubernatorial race, according the latest Polls. A Wall Street Journal-NBC-Marist poll found that Cuomo leads Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino 65 to 23%, with similar leads against Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and former Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino. A Quinnipiac University Poll shows Cuomo over Astorino by 56 to 25% margin.
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will host a Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow. The race starts at the Oneonta Boy's and Girl's Club at 70 River Street in Oneonta, Race day registrations are welcomed, beginning At 7:30 AM, Packet pick up is this afternoon from 4:00 to –7:00 PM At the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. The race starts at 9:00 AM, the Awards ceremony starts at 10:00 AM.
An estimated 1500 people turned up to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday train in Binghamton last night. The train made its way to Oneonta this afternoon, where those that turned up were entertained, and left donations for area food banks.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill that would regulate the buying and selling of metal. Copper thefts continue to increase, he said his bill would deter potential thieves by requiring documentation on where the metal came from, which would then make it a federal crime to steal metal, the bill would also cap the amount a recycler can pay cash for metal at $100, over that would require payment by check.
State health officials report that New York's health exchange website has performed well, in contrast to the federal Affordable Care Website. More than 76,000 people have signed up in New York so far, and the state is on track for its goal of signing up 1.1 million people by 2016.
Governor Cuomo predicted the state will have a surplus next fiscal year, and he vowed to use the money for property-tax relief. State budget figures this month estimated a $1.7 billion deficit for the fiscal year that starts April 1, but Cuomo said there will be a surplus for next year if the line is held on spending. The governor will release his 2014-15 budget proposal in January; the Legislature has until March 31st to approve it.
Firefighters from Bainbridge & Sidney are responding this afternoon to a structure fire at 9 Evans Street in Bainbridge. The fire was called in at about 2:05 PM; WCDO News will have further details as they become available.
ASSEMBLY MEMBER DONNA LUPARDOASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHCanadaCANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROADCARL PALADINOCatskill Area Hospice & Palliative CareGovernor CuomoLAURA VICTORNew YorkNYOneonta Boy's and Girl's ClubOntarioOttawaSherylle RedulfinSTATE SENATOR TOM LIBOUSSTEVE MCLAUGHLINU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERWCDOYORKTOWN HEIGHTS
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-20-13
The 75th anniversary of the national baseball hall of fame is next year. Hall of fame president Jeff Idelson told WCDO News about their plans:
(Jeff Idelson 11-20-13)
Idelson announced that some of the activities for the 75th anniversary next year include the 6th annual Hall of Fame Classic on May 23rd through the 25th, the 75th Anniversary Birthday Celebration on June 12th through the 14th, the Hall of Fame Weekend will be on July 25th through the 28th, and a Concert on August 2nd at the Clark Sports Center, featuring a the Boston Pops and former big leaguer Bernie Williams, with more names to be announced early next year.
Toys for Tots of Chenango county is continuing with their plans to locate drop off boxes at area locations, and they have set up a time for the Toys Fir Tots Train to come to Bainbridge again this year. Toys for Tots spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:
(Roger Barnhart 11-20-13)
Barnhart said that more information is available at 226-3814, 334-3244 or at toysfortots.org, and scroll down for New York information.
Chenango county sheriff Ernest Cutting responded to a civilian complaint of a vehicle on the side of the road with the driver slumped over the wheel and the headlights on. 28-year-old Brandon Cornell of Bainbridge was charged with DWI and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. He was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Afton Court and will appear at a later date.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings in Sidney next month to women 40 and older that are uninsured. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Screenings will include pelvic exams, pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits (for men and women 50 or older), appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225 for your appointment.
Tickets are on sale today for Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at Broome County Forum with 2 shows at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 15th. Tickets can be charged by phone through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com (/Documents%20and%20Settings12-13%20Press%20Releases11-12%20Press%20ReleasesEMMLongwww.ticketmaster.com). More information about the show is available at sesamestreetlive.com.
New York will not re-open health-insurance policies under the federal health-care program as the state already meets most of the new requirements. President Obama announced last week that health exchanges would give insurers (/l)an opportunity to renew current policies for one year under the Affordable Care Act after numerous glitches on the federal website. New York hasn't had problems with enrollment, called NY State of Health.
State agencies spent more than $462 million on overtime in the first nine months of 2013, a jump of $65 million over for the same period in 2012, according to state comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The amount of overtime rose $65.3 million or 16. percent. DiNapoli urged state agencies to improve their personnel management, reduce overtime costs and carefully monitor its use.
The Oneonta Common Council approved a 2014 budget by a vote of 5 to 2. The $15.3 million dollar general fund budget for 2014 carries buy cipro 250 (http://www.lowtclinics.com/buy-cipro-250) a tax levy increase of 1.57 percent. The council will hold a public hearing on the plan Monday at City Hall at 7 p.m. and will vote on adopting the budget December 3rd.
The Sidney United Way & Catskill Area Hopspice have teamed up for the “Gift of 5 Wishes” free workshop, tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 and tomorrow from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, in the Smart Community room at the Sidney Library. More information is available at 432-6773.
(Jeff Idelson 11-20-13)
Idelson announced that some of the activities for the 75th anniversary next year include the 6th annual Hall of Fame Classic on May 23rd through the 25th, the 75th Anniversary Birthday Celebration on June 12th through the 14th, the Hall of Fame Weekend will be on July 25th through the 28th, and a Concert on August 2nd at the Clark Sports Center, featuring a the Boston Pops and former big leaguer Bernie Williams, with more names to be announced early next year.
Toys for Tots of Chenango county is continuing with their plans to locate drop off boxes at area locations, and they have set up a time for the Toys Fir Tots Train to come to Bainbridge again this year. Toys for Tots spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:
(Roger Barnhart 11-20-13)
Barnhart said that more information is available at 226-3814, 334-3244 or at toysfortots.org, and scroll down for New York information.
Chenango county sheriff Ernest Cutting responded to a civilian complaint of a vehicle on the side of the road with the driver slumped over the wheel and the headlights on. 28-year-old Brandon Cornell of Bainbridge was charged with DWI and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. He was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Afton Court and will appear at a later date.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings in Sidney next month to women 40 and older that are uninsured. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Screenings will include pelvic exams, pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits (for men and women 50 or older), appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225 for your appointment.
Tickets are on sale today for Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at Broome County Forum with 2 shows at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 15th. Tickets can be charged by phone through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com (/Documents%20and%20Settings12-13%20Press%20Releases11-12%20Press%20ReleasesEMMLongwww.ticketmaster.com). More information about the show is available at sesamestreetlive.com.
New York will not re-open health-insurance policies under the federal health-care program as the state already meets most of the new requirements. President Obama announced last week that health exchanges would give insurers (/l)an opportunity to renew current policies for one year under the Affordable Care Act after numerous glitches on the federal website. New York hasn't had problems with enrollment, called NY State of Health.
State agencies spent more than $462 million on overtime in the first nine months of 2013, a jump of $65 million over for the same period in 2012, according to state comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The amount of overtime rose $65.3 million or 16. percent. DiNapoli urged state agencies to improve their personnel management, reduce overtime costs and carefully monitor its use.
The Oneonta Common Council approved a 2014 budget by a vote of 5 to 2. The $15.3 million dollar general fund budget for 2014 carries buy cipro 250 (http://www.lowtclinics.com/buy-cipro-250) a tax levy increase of 1.57 percent. The council will hold a public hearing on the plan Monday at City Hall at 7 p.m. and will vote on adopting the budget December 3rd.
The Sidney United Way & Catskill Area Hopspice have teamed up for the “Gift of 5 Wishes” free workshop, tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 and tomorrow from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, in the Smart Community room at the Sidney Library. More information is available at 432-6773.
BainbridgeBRANDON CORNELLBROOME COUNTY FORUMCatskill Area Hospice and Palliative CareChenango CountyCHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF ERNEST CUTTINGJeff idelsonNew YorkNYOtsego and Schoharie countiesRoger BarnhartSIDNEY UNITED WAYThe Cancer Services Program of DelawareTHE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAMEToys For TotsWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 7-1-13
Wet weather looks like it might continue throughout the rest of this week across upstate New York, which is making some residents nervous that a repeat of flooding may hit. Area Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that he does not really see that scenario coming:
(Rich Townsend 7-1-13)
WCDO will keep you updated throughout the say of the wet weather patterns, also go to WCDORadio.com and click on the River Levels Icon to follow the height of the waterways near you.
Delaware County sheriff’s Department Investigators arrested 31-year-old Sylvester Dorvil of Utica on a Sealed Indictment warrant handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury. Dorvil is charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a 5-month investigation. Dorvil is accused of selling Heroin in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in the Delaware County Court, and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility where he is currently being held on other charges. He is scheduled to re-appear in Delaware County Court today for further proceedings.
The band “Chicago” will perform in Oneonta tonight to benefit Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. Spokesman Bob Escher comments:
(Bob Escher 7-1-13)
Some tickets are still available at www.cahpc.org (http://www.cahpc.org/). The event begins at 5:30; Chicago’s performance is scheduled to start at 8:30 tonight at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt. The charges stem from an incident that took place in May where Clum violated an order of protection. Clum will be arraigned at a later date.
The annual Chenango County Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held On August 9th this year, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. The Shotgun start will be at 9:00 AM. More information about Chenango county Toys for Tots will be available at norwich-ny.toysfortots.org
Delaware County Deputies arrested 26-year-old Tatsumi Suyama of Brooklyn for Criminal Possession of Marihuana, following an incident where Suyama is alleged to be in possession of marihuana at the Little Pond State Camp ground. Suyama was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Andes Town Court of July 11th.
A record amount of unclaimed funds, totaling $347 million, were paid out to individuals and organizations in the state’s last fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This new record surpasses the previous year by $33 million. Currently, there is $12.5 billion in lost or forgotten money that is still waiting to be claimed. New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds by visiting www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311.
(Rich Townsend 7-1-13)
WCDO will keep you updated throughout the say of the wet weather patterns, also go to WCDORadio.com and click on the River Levels Icon to follow the height of the waterways near you.
Delaware County sheriff’s Department Investigators arrested 31-year-old Sylvester Dorvil of Utica on a Sealed Indictment warrant handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury. Dorvil is charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a 5-month investigation. Dorvil is accused of selling Heroin in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in the Delaware County Court, and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility where he is currently being held on other charges. He is scheduled to re-appear in Delaware County Court today for further proceedings.
The band “Chicago” will perform in Oneonta tonight to benefit Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. Spokesman Bob Escher comments:
(Bob Escher 7-1-13)
Some tickets are still available at www.cahpc.org (http://www.cahpc.org/). The event begins at 5:30; Chicago’s performance is scheduled to start at 8:30 tonight at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt. The charges stem from an incident that took place in May where Clum violated an order of protection. Clum will be arraigned at a later date.
The annual Chenango County Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held On August 9th this year, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. The Shotgun start will be at 9:00 AM. More information about Chenango county Toys for Tots will be available at norwich-ny.toysfortots.org
Delaware County Deputies arrested 26-year-old Tatsumi Suyama of Brooklyn for Criminal Possession of Marihuana, following an incident where Suyama is alleged to be in possession of marihuana at the Little Pond State Camp ground. Suyama was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Andes Town Court of July 11th.
A record amount of unclaimed funds, totaling $347 million, were paid out to individuals and organizations in the state’s last fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This new record surpasses the previous year by $33 million. Currently, there is $12.5 billion in lost or forgotten money that is still waiting to be claimed. New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds by visiting www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-12-13
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Shurock of North Norwich, for Falsely Reporting an Incident. Shurock is accused of Falsely reporting an abandon vehicle on Jones-Peck Rd in the Town of North Norwich; he was released on an appearance ticket for the Town of North Norwich Court to appear at a later date.
The Empire Energy Forum will hold the first event in a new “Women and Energy” series. The event will start with lunch and feature a discussion of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas development in New York State. More information on the forum and natural gas development is available at empireenergyforum.com. The event runs from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm today, with Registration beginning at 11:30 am, at the Downtown Binghamton Holiday Inn.
The local office of the Alzheimer's Association is having a full day caregiver’s conference in Oneonta today, sponsored by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. A Walk to support the programs and services is scheduled at various locations in Otsego, Delaware & Schoharie Counties on Saturday. Money raised stays local to serve local families.
The Empire Energy Forum will hold the first event in a new “Women and Energy” series. The event will start with lunch and feature a discussion of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas development in New York State. More information on the forum and natural gas development is available at empireenergyforum.com. The event runs from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm today, with Registration beginning at 11:30 am, at the Downtown Binghamton Holiday Inn.
The local office of the Alzheimer's Association is having a full day caregiver’s conference in Oneonta today, sponsored by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. A Walk to support the programs and services is scheduled at various locations in Otsego, Delaware & Schoharie Counties on Saturday. Money raised stays local to serve local families.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-29-13
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24-year-old Nathaniel Bracci of Delhi on an arrest warrant issued from the Town of Delhi court for 2nd degree Forgery, Criminal possession of stolen property, Possession of a Forged Instrument, 4th degree Grand Larceny, criminal possession of a weapon and Petit Larceny. Bracci was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Town court and remanded to the Delaware county Jail on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.
State Senator Jim Seward announced introduction of legislation he is sponsoring that will extend the emergency medical technician five-year recertification demonstration program. Senator Seward’s bill provides active volunteer emergency medical technicians EMT's in certain counties with additional time to meet recertification requirements.
(Seward 5-29-13)
Seward said that if the bill is approved, it would extend the demonstration program until July 1st 2018. The program is limited to EMT’s who practice in the following counties: Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie an 5 other counties around the state.
The local office of the Alzheimer's Association is having a full day caregiver’s conference in Oneonta, sponsored by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, June 12th at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. Those interested must RSVP before June 7th at 547-1650. A Walk to support the programs and services is scheduled in Otsego, Delaware & Schoharie Counties on June 15. Money raised stays local to serve local families.
The Sidney Federal Credit Union Delhi branch official ribbon cutting was held this afternoon. The new branch is a state of the art facility according to SFCU President & CEO Jim Doig:
(Jim Doig 5-29-13)
The Delhi branch is located at 5 main street in Delhi, it is the 9th branch location of SFCU.
Governor Cuomo today announced a complete review of the State's electric regulations and policies to support the expansion of New York's market for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The review and the removal of regulatory barriers supports the Governor's Charge NY initiative to create a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations over the next five years and to put up to 40,000 plug-in vehicles on the road by 2018 and one million in 2025.
Molly Youngs of Sidney was knocked out of the Scripps national spelling bee this morning in Washington DC. Molly went out in Round 2 on 'apparatchik', she will remain in Washington for the remainder of the competition as a spectator.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 29th Annual Food & Fitness Conference will be held at the Foxcare Center Conference Room in Oneonta on Monday, June 17th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. A presentation of the School Breakfast Program Changes is the topic, with a representative from the State Education Department Child Nutrition Program discussing the issue. The Registration deadline is June 12, online at www.delawarecountyhealthalliance.org or nc225@cornell.edu or at 865-6531.
State Senator Jim Seward announced introduction of legislation he is sponsoring that will extend the emergency medical technician five-year recertification demonstration program. Senator Seward’s bill provides active volunteer emergency medical technicians EMT's in certain counties with additional time to meet recertification requirements.
(Seward 5-29-13)
Seward said that if the bill is approved, it would extend the demonstration program until July 1st 2018. The program is limited to EMT’s who practice in the following counties: Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie an 5 other counties around the state.
The local office of the Alzheimer's Association is having a full day caregiver’s conference in Oneonta, sponsored by Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, June 12th at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta. Those interested must RSVP before June 7th at 547-1650. A Walk to support the programs and services is scheduled in Otsego, Delaware & Schoharie Counties on June 15. Money raised stays local to serve local families.
The Sidney Federal Credit Union Delhi branch official ribbon cutting was held this afternoon. The new branch is a state of the art facility according to SFCU President & CEO Jim Doig:
(Jim Doig 5-29-13)
The Delhi branch is located at 5 main street in Delhi, it is the 9th branch location of SFCU.
Governor Cuomo today announced a complete review of the State's electric regulations and policies to support the expansion of New York's market for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The review and the removal of regulatory barriers supports the Governor's Charge NY initiative to create a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations over the next five years and to put up to 40,000 plug-in vehicles on the road by 2018 and one million in 2025.
Molly Youngs of Sidney was knocked out of the Scripps national spelling bee this morning in Washington DC. Molly went out in Round 2 on 'apparatchik', she will remain in Washington for the remainder of the competition as a spectator.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 29th Annual Food & Fitness Conference will be held at the Foxcare Center Conference Room in Oneonta on Monday, June 17th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. A presentation of the School Breakfast Program Changes is the topic, with a representative from the State Education Department Child Nutrition Program discussing the issue. The Registration deadline is June 12, online at www.delawarecountyhealthalliance.org or nc225@cornell.edu or at 865-6531.
WCDO News — Friday 5-24-13
State police will be out in full force this Memorial Day weekend across the state, Troop C Commanding officer Major Kevin Molinari explains:
(Molinari memorial patrols 2013)
One person is killed every half hour on average nationwide due to drunk driving, state police are also looking to get 100% compliance on seat belt usage, research indicates that the chance of serious injuries or fatalities climb extremely high if seat belts are not used by occupants in a crash.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies & the Greene Police Department arrested 23-year-old Corey Nelson of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Nelson was a Fugitive from Justice out of the State of Pennsylvania, with an arrest warrant issued by the Muhlenberg Township Police Department for Theft by Deception-False Impression. Nelson was arraigned in Chenango County Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility pending extradition back to Pennsylvania.
Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car accident on County Route 10 in East Meredith. 32-year-old Michael Tarzia of Delhi was traveling east when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 24 year old Kayla Constable of Delhi. Constable was charged with DWI & leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, she was released and is ordered to appear at a later date in the Town of Meredith Court
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the Town of New Berlin leading to the arrest of 47-year-old Valeria Goude for Cruelty to animals. A search warrant was executed with the assistance of Compassionate Care Veterinarians; they located dead and malnourished animals on the property. Valeria Goude was arrested and released, the investigation is ongoing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Frederick Black of Jefferson for 2 counts of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment. The charges stem from a domestic dispute between Black and two female victims, Black allegedly called 1 victim approximately 100 times and the other victim approximately 50 times in a span of about 12 hours. He was arraigned in Harpersfield Town Court and released to reappear at a later date. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victims.
This Saturday the 6th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run/ 1Mile Walk to benefit Hospice of Chenango County will be held in Bainbridge. The event will start in General Clinton Park at 9:00 am, Registration forms can be downloaded on two sites, www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm (http://www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm) or the Hospice website at www.hospicechenango.org (http://www.hospicechenango.org/).
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested Trinity Hafner of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Needle during a traffic stop on State Highway 12 in North Norwich. Deputies found a hypodermic needle on the floor of the vehicle and a syringe was found within the vehicle containing heroin. Hafner was released on an appearance ticket & will appear in the Town of North Norwich Court on a later date.
The fifth annual bicycle ride for benefit of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will be held on Sunday in Margaretville. The Catskill Mountain Cycling Club and the MARK Project sponsor the Tour de Pepacton; the race features two choices of distance, 25 miles around the reservoir, or 60 miles of tough local terrain. Registration is available at USACycling.org, and click on “clubs.” scroll down to “Tour de Pepacton.” More information is available at 607 326-4734.
(Molinari memorial patrols 2013)
One person is killed every half hour on average nationwide due to drunk driving, state police are also looking to get 100% compliance on seat belt usage, research indicates that the chance of serious injuries or fatalities climb extremely high if seat belts are not used by occupants in a crash.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies & the Greene Police Department arrested 23-year-old Corey Nelson of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Nelson was a Fugitive from Justice out of the State of Pennsylvania, with an arrest warrant issued by the Muhlenberg Township Police Department for Theft by Deception-False Impression. Nelson was arraigned in Chenango County Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility pending extradition back to Pennsylvania.
Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car accident on County Route 10 in East Meredith. 32-year-old Michael Tarzia of Delhi was traveling east when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 24 year old Kayla Constable of Delhi. Constable was charged with DWI & leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, she was released and is ordered to appear at a later date in the Town of Meredith Court
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the Town of New Berlin leading to the arrest of 47-year-old Valeria Goude for Cruelty to animals. A search warrant was executed with the assistance of Compassionate Care Veterinarians; they located dead and malnourished animals on the property. Valeria Goude was arrested and released, the investigation is ongoing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Frederick Black of Jefferson for 2 counts of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment. The charges stem from a domestic dispute between Black and two female victims, Black allegedly called 1 victim approximately 100 times and the other victim approximately 50 times in a span of about 12 hours. He was arraigned in Harpersfield Town Court and released to reappear at a later date. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victims.
This Saturday the 6th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run/ 1Mile Walk to benefit Hospice of Chenango County will be held in Bainbridge. The event will start in General Clinton Park at 9:00 am, Registration forms can be downloaded on two sites, www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm (http://www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm) or the Hospice website at www.hospicechenango.org (http://www.hospicechenango.org/).
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested Trinity Hafner of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Needle during a traffic stop on State Highway 12 in North Norwich. Deputies found a hypodermic needle on the floor of the vehicle and a syringe was found within the vehicle containing heroin. Hafner was released on an appearance ticket & will appear in the Town of North Norwich Court on a later date.
The fifth annual bicycle ride for benefit of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will be held on Sunday in Margaretville. The Catskill Mountain Cycling Club and the MARK Project sponsor the Tour de Pepacton; the race features two choices of distance, 25 miles around the reservoir, or 60 miles of tough local terrain. Registration is available at USACycling.org, and click on “clubs.” scroll down to “Tour de Pepacton.” More information is available at 607 326-4734.
WCDO News — Monday 5-13-13
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Amphenol site in Sidney was held this afternoon. Congressman Chris Gibson was one of the dignitaries that spoke to the crowd; he said that this project was especially important to him as a military veteran:
(Congressman Gibson 5-13-13)
Group General Manager of Aerospace and Industrial Operations division and Senior Vice President of Amphenol Gary Anderson thanked the assembled dignities and the employees at Amphenol for their drive to get this project underway:
(Gary Anderson 5-13-13)
Delaware county economic development executive director Glen Nealis was sited in several speeches today, he told WCDO News where they go from here:
(Glen Nealis 5-13-13)
Construction for the new site on Delaware avenue in Sidney next to K-Mart will begin shortly.
State Police arrested 50-year-old Martin Nowalk of Greene, for one count of 1st degree Rape, 1 count of Criminal Sexual Act, and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest followed an investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a female child under the age of 13, Nowalk was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail pending future court proceedings.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State would use available funds from the recently approved HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program to cover the 25 percent non-federal match requirement of property buyout costs associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Approximately 1,143 properties in 17 affected counties have been processed for buyouts under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Included in the 17 counties are Broome, Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego Counties.
State University Police in Albany reported that an Oneonta native was found deceased on the campus Saturday morning. 18-year-old Jared Trotti was found dead in a visitor parking lot on the campus, he was just finishing up his freshman year at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania following his 2012 graduation from Oneonta High School. The cause of death will be announced pending the results of an autopsy.
State Police at Norwich arrested 21-year-old Jeffrey Montgomery of South New Berlin for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%, well than twice the legal limit. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 8 in Guilford; Montgomery was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Guilford Court on May 23rd.
The 23rd Ed Wessels canoe regatta was held Saturday on the Susquehanna river from Otego to Sidney, and featured top pros that are expected to compete in the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta. This years Wessels regatta winners were Steve Rankinen of Pennsylvania & Matt Strybe of Indiana, beating out 7 time General Clinton winner Andy Treibold and & 5 time winner Steve Lajoie (Lajwa) of Quebec by only 9 seconds. Treibold & Lajoie struggled early in Saturday’s race with a hole in their canoe; they are expected to return to the area to defend their Clinton title on memorial day.
The fifth annual bicycle ride for benefit of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will be held on Sunday May 26th starting in Margaretville. The Tour de Pepacton is sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Cycling Club and the MARK Project; the race features two choices of distance, 25 around the reservoir, or 60 miles of challenging terrain. Registration is available at USACycling.org, and click on “clubs.” scroll down until you see “Tour de Pepacton.” More information is available at 607 326-4734.
Classes at Broome Community College have been postponed until 5:30 this afternoon. A power outage is blamed for the cancellation; officials expect to have electricity restored later this afternoon.
(Congressman Gibson 5-13-13)
Group General Manager of Aerospace and Industrial Operations division and Senior Vice President of Amphenol Gary Anderson thanked the assembled dignities and the employees at Amphenol for their drive to get this project underway:
(Gary Anderson 5-13-13)
Delaware county economic development executive director Glen Nealis was sited in several speeches today, he told WCDO News where they go from here:
(Glen Nealis 5-13-13)
Construction for the new site on Delaware avenue in Sidney next to K-Mart will begin shortly.
State Police arrested 50-year-old Martin Nowalk of Greene, for one count of 1st degree Rape, 1 count of Criminal Sexual Act, and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest followed an investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a female child under the age of 13, Nowalk was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail pending future court proceedings.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State would use available funds from the recently approved HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program to cover the 25 percent non-federal match requirement of property buyout costs associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Approximately 1,143 properties in 17 affected counties have been processed for buyouts under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Included in the 17 counties are Broome, Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego Counties.
State University Police in Albany reported that an Oneonta native was found deceased on the campus Saturday morning. 18-year-old Jared Trotti was found dead in a visitor parking lot on the campus, he was just finishing up his freshman year at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania following his 2012 graduation from Oneonta High School. The cause of death will be announced pending the results of an autopsy.
State Police at Norwich arrested 21-year-old Jeffrey Montgomery of South New Berlin for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%, well than twice the legal limit. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 8 in Guilford; Montgomery was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Guilford Court on May 23rd.
The 23rd Ed Wessels canoe regatta was held Saturday on the Susquehanna river from Otego to Sidney, and featured top pros that are expected to compete in the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta. This years Wessels regatta winners were Steve Rankinen of Pennsylvania & Matt Strybe of Indiana, beating out 7 time General Clinton winner Andy Treibold and & 5 time winner Steve Lajoie (Lajwa) of Quebec by only 9 seconds. Treibold & Lajoie struggled early in Saturday’s race with a hole in their canoe; they are expected to return to the area to defend their Clinton title on memorial day.
The fifth annual bicycle ride for benefit of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will be held on Sunday May 26th starting in Margaretville. The Tour de Pepacton is sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Cycling Club and the MARK Project; the race features two choices of distance, 25 around the reservoir, or 60 miles of challenging terrain. Registration is available at USACycling.org, and click on “clubs.” scroll down until you see “Tour de Pepacton.” More information is available at 607 326-4734.
Classes at Broome Community College have been postponed until 5:30 this afternoon. A power outage is blamed for the cancellation; officials expect to have electricity restored later this afternoon.
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WCDO News — Friday 12-21-12
Adverse weather conditions overnight and this morning have led to numerous problems in the tri-county region. NYSEG reports that about 1430 customers are without power, about 1000 of those in Franklin. Police have responded to numerous accidents this morning due to slippery road conditions, they advise motorists’ drive with extra caution.
Former General Clinton Canoe Regatta chairperson Pam LeFever died Wednesday at her Unadilla residence, following a lengthy illness. LaFever was an area business owner and had volunteered in a variety of local endeavors, including serving as the chair for the general Clinton canoe regatta for 6 years, and for supporting veterans serving in the military overseas. Calling hours will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday December 28th at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Main Street in Sidney, followed by a memorial service there at 3:00 PM. Family & friends will gather at 4:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion on Union Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, 13820.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on County Highway 12 in East Meredith. 29-year-old Chris Mathewson of Davenport failed to negotiate a curve in the road, striking a bridge abutment. Mathewson had left the scene prior to the arrival of police & was ticketed for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and failure to keep right. Mathewson will appear in Meredith Town Court.
The Mohawk valley regional development council will receive over 59 million dollars for submitting 1 of the winning entries that were announced by Governor Cuomo Wednesday. State senator Jim Seward supports the Governor’s regional ground-up approach:
(Seward)
Seward said that the partnership from area colleges, business and government officials would go for projects to improve on the local assets of agriculture, education and tourism.
New York State's economy gained 83,500 private sector jobs in 2012, according to the State Department of Labor. The year-to-date gain of jobs was impacted by the loss of 29,100 private sector jobs in November 2012 due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Sandy on the greater New York City region. The State’s unemployment rate fell 4 tenths to 8.3% in October, but state officials noted that the monthly survey was completed a prior to Hurricane Sandy, next months report will reflect the effect of they storm.
The state Commission on Judicial Conduct reported that Gary Anderson of Bainbridge Town Court in Chenango County has resigned. Anderson is accused of mishandling cases in 2011 and 2012, failing to advise a defendant of the right to an attorney, inappropriately questioning defendants at arraignment and finding defendants guilty without a plea, trial or opportunity for cross-examination. Anderson has served as Bainbridge court justice since November 2008.
State Police at Sidney arrested a 16-year-old male, of Afton for 2nd degree Harassment and Criminal Mischief. The arrest resulted from a domestic dispute complaint at a residence in Afton, The unidentified Teen was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5000 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” contest on Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Sidney in the Sidney Civic Center. Registration for the Elks “Hoop Shoot” will begin at 9:00 AM; the free throw Contest is free and open to all Tri-Town area boys and girls ages 8 to 13. More information is available at 563-2012.
Former General Clinton Canoe Regatta chairperson Pam LeFever died Wednesday at her Unadilla residence, following a lengthy illness. LaFever was an area business owner and had volunteered in a variety of local endeavors, including serving as the chair for the general Clinton canoe regatta for 6 years, and for supporting veterans serving in the military overseas. Calling hours will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday December 28th at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Main Street in Sidney, followed by a memorial service there at 3:00 PM. Family & friends will gather at 4:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion on Union Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, 13820.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on County Highway 12 in East Meredith. 29-year-old Chris Mathewson of Davenport failed to negotiate a curve in the road, striking a bridge abutment. Mathewson had left the scene prior to the arrival of police & was ticketed for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and failure to keep right. Mathewson will appear in Meredith Town Court.
The Mohawk valley regional development council will receive over 59 million dollars for submitting 1 of the winning entries that were announced by Governor Cuomo Wednesday. State senator Jim Seward supports the Governor’s regional ground-up approach:
(Seward)
Seward said that the partnership from area colleges, business and government officials would go for projects to improve on the local assets of agriculture, education and tourism.
New York State's economy gained 83,500 private sector jobs in 2012, according to the State Department of Labor. The year-to-date gain of jobs was impacted by the loss of 29,100 private sector jobs in November 2012 due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Sandy on the greater New York City region. The State’s unemployment rate fell 4 tenths to 8.3% in October, but state officials noted that the monthly survey was completed a prior to Hurricane Sandy, next months report will reflect the effect of they storm.
The state Commission on Judicial Conduct reported that Gary Anderson of Bainbridge Town Court in Chenango County has resigned. Anderson is accused of mishandling cases in 2011 and 2012, failing to advise a defendant of the right to an attorney, inappropriately questioning defendants at arraignment and finding defendants guilty without a plea, trial or opportunity for cross-examination. Anderson has served as Bainbridge court justice since November 2008.
State Police at Sidney arrested a 16-year-old male, of Afton for 2nd degree Harassment and Criminal Mischief. The arrest resulted from a domestic dispute complaint at a residence in Afton, The unidentified Teen was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5000 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” contest on Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Sidney in the Sidney Civic Center. Registration for the Elks “Hoop Shoot” will begin at 9:00 AM; the free throw Contest is free and open to all Tri-Town area boys and girls ages 8 to 13. More information is available at 563-2012.
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