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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-20-18
20-year-old Michael Roque of Long island was sentenced today in Broome County Court for the murder of Joao Souza on April 15 at Windham Hall on the Binghamton University campus. Roque pleaded guilty in September to 2nd degree murder, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The first lawsuit has been filed in connection with the October 6th Limo Crash in Schoharie. Thomas and Donna Rivenburg, the parents of Amanda Rivenburg, have filed a lawsuit Prestige Limousine & Chauffer Service & others, for the use of the limousine that failed an inspection and was in violation for having 18 seats, which exceeded the limit of 10 seats for that vehicle, and that the driver did not have a proper license to operate the vehicle. The Rivenburgs are seeking monetary damages for gross negligence, pain and suffering, and wrongful death, 20 people died in the crash& the investigation is continuing.
43 year old David Woodward of Binghamton has been charged with 46 counts of unlawful surveillance, after being accused of videotaping people using his bathroom. The Broome County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant & seized electronic recording devices; Woodward was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they are repairing a water main break on Chestnut Street until about 5:00 PM today, from Morgan to West End Avenue. Some local residents will be without water for a portion of the project. Parking on the street will not be permitted, and the street will be closed to traffic for the duration of work & a detour has been set up for motorists. More information is available at 432-2100.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended beginning tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM through Monday, November 26th at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the busy Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. New Yorkers are also reminded that state and local law enforcement will be participating in an impaired driving enforcement campaign from Wednesday through Sunday; motorists also need to remember to follow the state's Move Over Law.
Afton area businesses & The Afton Girl Scouts are teaming up this holiday season to put together Military care Packages for soldiers overseas. Scout leader Lora Vanderheide explains;
(Lora Vanderheide 11-20-18)
Vanderheide said that the collections will be accepted through December 24th & will be shipped out the following week. More information is available at 639-1700.
Sesame Street Live will bring their latest show “Make Your Magic” to the Forum Theater in Binghamton next march, spokesperson Jennifer Maninger said that tickets are on sale:
(Jennifer Maninger 11-20-18)
Maninger said that the new show features Elmo & Abby learning to perform magic tricks, more information is available at sesamestreetlive.com/make-your-magic.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The Meeting begins at 7:00 PM and is open to the public in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. A blood drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at Saint James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The first lawsuit has been filed in connection with the October 6th Limo Crash in Schoharie. Thomas and Donna Rivenburg, the parents of Amanda Rivenburg, have filed a lawsuit Prestige Limousine & Chauffer Service & others, for the use of the limousine that failed an inspection and was in violation for having 18 seats, which exceeded the limit of 10 seats for that vehicle, and that the driver did not have a proper license to operate the vehicle. The Rivenburgs are seeking monetary damages for gross negligence, pain and suffering, and wrongful death, 20 people died in the crash& the investigation is continuing.
43 year old David Woodward of Binghamton has been charged with 46 counts of unlawful surveillance, after being accused of videotaping people using his bathroom. The Broome County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant & seized electronic recording devices; Woodward was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they are repairing a water main break on Chestnut Street until about 5:00 PM today, from Morgan to West End Avenue. Some local residents will be without water for a portion of the project. Parking on the street will not be permitted, and the street will be closed to traffic for the duration of work & a detour has been set up for motorists. More information is available at 432-2100.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended beginning tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM through Monday, November 26th at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the busy Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. New Yorkers are also reminded that state and local law enforcement will be participating in an impaired driving enforcement campaign from Wednesday through Sunday; motorists also need to remember to follow the state's Move Over Law.
Afton area businesses & The Afton Girl Scouts are teaming up this holiday season to put together Military care Packages for soldiers overseas. Scout leader Lora Vanderheide explains;
(Lora Vanderheide 11-20-18)
Vanderheide said that the collections will be accepted through December 24th & will be shipped out the following week. More information is available at 639-1700.
Sesame Street Live will bring their latest show “Make Your Magic” to the Forum Theater in Binghamton next march, spokesperson Jennifer Maninger said that tickets are on sale:
(Jennifer Maninger 11-20-18)
Maninger said that the new show features Elmo & Abby learning to perform magic tricks, more information is available at sesamestreetlive.com/make-your-magic.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The Meeting begins at 7:00 PM and is open to the public in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. A blood drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at Saint James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-24-16
Schoharie County Judge Richard Mott finished deliberations today, he found Cal Harris NOT GUILTY of killing his estrnaged wife Michelle Harris in September 2001. Harris was convicted twice before in Tioga County Court, the 3rd jury trial ended with a deadlocked jury.
The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday at the State Route 8 & River street location. Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:
(Dane Woytek 5-24-16)
Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will maker remarks at the dedication Saturday, the Keynote Speaker is US Army Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is also a Sidney School graduate.
The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held in July in Downtown Norwich again this year. Organizer Tom Revoir said that teams could start signing up now.
(Tom Revoir 5-24-16)
The Website is Macker.com; the team fee is $136 dollars this year.
The statewide unemployment rate for April rose 1/10th to 4.9%, the State Labor Department has released the local unemployment rates for April. Chenango County equaled the state rate at 4.9%, Delaware County had a 5.5% rate & Otsego County had 4.6% unemployment.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the city of Oneonta has filed an application for 10 million dollars as part of Governor Cuomo's Downtown Revitalization initiative. The DRI would invest 10 million dollars each in 10 communities with development project needs; a copy of the Oneonta application can be viewed at oneonta.ny.us/city/government.
Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Friday, to 6:00 AM Tuesday, May 31st, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. AAA predicts that of the more than 38 million people traveling more than 50 miles from home this weekend, an estimated 34 million of them will be traveling by car. Travelers are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing 511ny.org to check road conditions.
The Otsego County Sheriff's department is continuing the investigation into Monday's Bank robbery at the Edmeston NBT bank branch. The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid-to-late twenties, 5 foot 7 to 5 foot ten, with a thin build, he was last seen wearing light-colored pants, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored shoes, a dark-colored knit hat and dark-rimmed glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office at 547-4273.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge today from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane for traffic during the work.
The DCMO BOCES open house will be held today at the Harrold campus on Route 206 in Masonville & Tomorrow at the Chenango Campus in Norwich. Spokesperson Martha Ryan explains:
(Martha Ryan 5-24-16)
The open house in Masonville tonight runs from 5:00 to 7:30, there will be chicken barbecue, heavy equipment displays, building tours, and a car show this evening.
The State DOT will hold a public meeting Today, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford, The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, the Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and a formal presentation will be conducted at 7 p.m. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Main Line. The purpose of the meeting is to share and exchange information with the public regarding the project and its potential impacts, including proposed work zone traffic control options to manage traffic during construction.
Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today in the region. In Bainbridge, the blood drive will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Greenlawn Elementary School, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Harold BOCES campus in Masonville & in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments are requested by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday at the State Route 8 & River street location. Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:
(Dane Woytek 5-24-16)
Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will maker remarks at the dedication Saturday, the Keynote Speaker is US Army Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is also a Sidney School graduate.
The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held in July in Downtown Norwich again this year. Organizer Tom Revoir said that teams could start signing up now.
(Tom Revoir 5-24-16)
The Website is Macker.com; the team fee is $136 dollars this year.
The statewide unemployment rate for April rose 1/10th to 4.9%, the State Labor Department has released the local unemployment rates for April. Chenango County equaled the state rate at 4.9%, Delaware County had a 5.5% rate & Otsego County had 4.6% unemployment.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that the city of Oneonta has filed an application for 10 million dollars as part of Governor Cuomo's Downtown Revitalization initiative. The DRI would invest 10 million dollars each in 10 communities with development project needs; a copy of the Oneonta application can be viewed at oneonta.ny.us/city/government.
Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Friday, to 6:00 AM Tuesday, May 31st, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. AAA predicts that of the more than 38 million people traveling more than 50 miles from home this weekend, an estimated 34 million of them will be traveling by car. Travelers are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing 511ny.org to check road conditions.
The Otsego County Sheriff's department is continuing the investigation into Monday's Bank robbery at the Edmeston NBT bank branch. The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid-to-late twenties, 5 foot 7 to 5 foot ten, with a thin build, he was last seen wearing light-colored pants, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored shoes, a dark-colored knit hat and dark-rimmed glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office at 547-4273.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge today from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane for traffic during the work.
The DCMO BOCES open house will be held today at the Harrold campus on Route 206 in Masonville & Tomorrow at the Chenango Campus in Norwich. Spokesperson Martha Ryan explains:
(Martha Ryan 5-24-16)
The open house in Masonville tonight runs from 5:00 to 7:30, there will be chicken barbecue, heavy equipment displays, building tours, and a car show this evening.
The State DOT will hold a public meeting Today, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford, The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, the Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and a formal presentation will be conducted at 7 p.m. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Main Line. The purpose of the meeting is to share and exchange information with the public regarding the project and its potential impacts, including proposed work zone traffic control options to manage traffic during construction.
Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today in the region. In Bainbridge, the blood drive will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Greenlawn Elementary School, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Harold BOCES campus in Masonville & in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments are requested by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 3-15-16
State Police arrested 29-year-old Gregory Flanagan of Oneonta for felony DWI and several other traffic tickets Saturday. Flanagan was observed moving from his lane unsafely as he was driving on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that he was driving while intoxicated. This arrest was a felony because Flanagan has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. He refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. Flanagan was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released without bail required. His next court date in the Town of Oneonta is on April 7, 2016.
The sentencing of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been re-scheduled for exactly the same time as that of ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Men were convicted in federal court of abusing their power for personal gain, they will be sentenced at 10:00 AM on April 13th in Manhattan federal court, and Skelos will be sentenced with his son, Adam.
Over the past 10 years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Over the past decade, school aid has averaged 23.6 percent of state-funded expenditures. The Division of the Budget projects this share to increase to 25.6 percent over the next three years. This year's Executive Budget proposes a total school funding increase of $991 million, including $266 million in Foundation Aid and the elimination of the GEA entirely for 200 mostly high need districts and reducing it by at least 30 percent for the remaining districts. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Clifton Brooks for multiple drug related offenses in the Town of Norwich. Brooks was brought to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on drug related charges by the Village of Greene Police Department, While being processed into the facility, Correctional Officers located Crack Cocaine and Heroin, some of which was in a foot bandage. Brooks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Introducing Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court for arraignment Thursday.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties announced their 7th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 20th at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin. Lunch ill be served at 11:30, Tee Time is 12:30 PM, More information is available at 432-2022 Or 432-8006
Village elections are being held today, with key races locally in Bainbridge & Unadilla. Polling places are open until 9:00 tonight,
The State Senate has wrapped up their Budget proposal in Albany, Local State Senator Jim Seward responds:
(Seward 3-15-16)
The State Assembly was also wrapping up their version of the Annual Budget Proposal on Monday, local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he felt there was not enough money earmarked in that plan to fight the heroin epidemic:
(Crouch 3-15-16)
The Senate Budget & Assembly Budget will next be negotiated in Conference committees, a budget is expected to be completed by the April 1st Deadline.
The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Neil High School at 47-49 Stockton Avenue Walton. There will be refreshments and a resource fair at 6pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 6:30pm. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to give blood, as March is Red Cross Month. Another blood drive will be today Oneonta from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau announces that today is National Agriculture Day, with an event in Norwich this morning. The event will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford St. Norwich. This year’s theme is: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”
The sentencing of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been re-scheduled for exactly the same time as that of ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Men were convicted in federal court of abusing their power for personal gain, they will be sentenced at 10:00 AM on April 13th in Manhattan federal court, and Skelos will be sentenced with his son, Adam.
Over the past 10 years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Over the past decade, school aid has averaged 23.6 percent of state-funded expenditures. The Division of the Budget projects this share to increase to 25.6 percent over the next three years. This year's Executive Budget proposes a total school funding increase of $991 million, including $266 million in Foundation Aid and the elimination of the GEA entirely for 200 mostly high need districts and reducing it by at least 30 percent for the remaining districts. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Clifton Brooks for multiple drug related offenses in the Town of Norwich. Brooks was brought to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on drug related charges by the Village of Greene Police Department, While being processed into the facility, Correctional Officers located Crack Cocaine and Heroin, some of which was in a foot bandage. Brooks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Introducing Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court for arraignment Thursday.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties announced their 7th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 20th at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin. Lunch ill be served at 11:30, Tee Time is 12:30 PM, More information is available at 432-2022 Or 432-8006
Village elections are being held today, with key races locally in Bainbridge & Unadilla. Polling places are open until 9:00 tonight,
The State Senate has wrapped up their Budget proposal in Albany, Local State Senator Jim Seward responds:
(Seward 3-15-16)
The State Assembly was also wrapping up their version of the Annual Budget Proposal on Monday, local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he felt there was not enough money earmarked in that plan to fight the heroin epidemic:
(Crouch 3-15-16)
The Senate Budget & Assembly Budget will next be negotiated in Conference committees, a budget is expected to be completed by the April 1st Deadline.
The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Neil High School at 47-49 Stockton Avenue Walton. There will be refreshments and a resource fair at 6pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 6:30pm. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to give blood, as March is Red Cross Month. Another blood drive will be today Oneonta from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the St James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau announces that today is National Agriculture Day, with an event in Norwich this morning. The event will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford St. Norwich. This year’s theme is: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”
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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-20-15
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Robert Guitierrez of Oneonta for allegedly performing sexual acts with a 14 year old female in the town of Milford. Gutierrez is charged with 2nd degree rape & endangering the welfare of a child, He was arraigned in the Town of Otsego Court and was sent to the Otsego County Jail on $2,000 cash bail, he posted bail & is scheduled to appear in the Town of Otsego Court Wednesday.
Afton Firefighters are credited with avoiding an escalation of a fire Monday afternoon in a storage garage behind Interstate Batteries on Route 7 in Afton. The fire was reported at about 2:00 PM & was under control in about 20 minutes. The Investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. No injuries were reported.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Oneonta today. The event will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the St. James Episcopal Church at 305 Main Street.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will meet on Today, at 8:15 am at Green’s Long River Inn, Route 357, Unadilla. All directors and members are urged to attend.
Afton Firefighters are credited with avoiding an escalation of a fire Monday afternoon in a storage garage behind Interstate Batteries on Route 7 in Afton. The fire was reported at about 2:00 PM & was under control in about 20 minutes. The Investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. No injuries were reported.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Oneonta today. The event will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the St. James Episcopal Church at 305 Main Street.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will meet on Today, at 8:15 am at Green’s Long River Inn, Route 357, Unadilla. All directors and members are urged to attend.
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