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WCDO News — Friday 11-15-19
Orlando Tercero has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in
a Nicaraguan court room this morning, for the 2018 Murder of Binghamton
University Student Hailey Anderson in Binghamton. Tercero was found guilty earlier this month
on a charge of "Femicide" after he killed Hailey Anderson in his
Binghamton apartment & fled back to his home country to avoid arrest & prosecution
in the US. Tercero was tried in his home
country for the Binghamton murder & faces the maximum term in jail for that
crime.
Wilfredo Pica-Torres was sentenced to 70 years to life in
prison today in Broome County Court. A
jury found Pica-Torres guilty in August for 2nd degree murder, attempted murder
and arson, in connection with an attack in February in Binghamton that left
61-year-old Victor Banayan dead and 27-year-old Heather Stroup severely
injured, following the attacks, Pica-Torres set the structure on fire.
3rd quarter local sales tax collections in New
York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3% over the same period last
year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. The report showed that since
January Sales tax collections were up by 4.3%, 51 of 57 counties had increases;
the worst performance was Delaware County, which had a decrease of 4.3% since
the beginning of the year.
A.O. Fox Hospital will begin construction at Fox Care Center
in Oneonta to remove the awning at its west entrance near the outpatient
laboratory. The entrance and its adjacent parking area will be closed for the
duration of the demolition for everyone’s safety; everyone should use the 2
main entrances from the front parking lot.
The project is expected to take about 1 week to complete,
Weather-permitting. Security personnel
will be on site to help direct patients and visitors. More Information is available at 431-5434.
Governor Cuomo signed a law Thursday that will allow
Adoptees to obtain a certified birth certificate. Under the current law,
adoptees must go before a judge to request access to their birth certificate;
the new law goes into effect January 15th.
State Police are investigating a
series of vehicle break ins in the village of Unadilla. Police remind owners to always lock their
unattended vehicles, & do not leave any valuables in plain view inside the
vehicles.
54 year old Roy Niles of Nineveh was arrested Tuesday for
allegedly selling crystal meth in Binghamton.
Police recovered 29 grams of crystal methamphetamine, drug packaging and
cash during the arrest. Niles was charged with criminal sale of a controlled
substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of
drug paraphernalia.
State Police issued 21,467 tickets and arrested 280 people
for impaired driving during the annual Halloween Enforcement Campaign, from
October 25th through November 1st. Other
law enforcement agencies issued 40,272 tickets for various traffic violations,
including impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, seat belt infractions
and move over law violations. The enforcement campaign was funded by the
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan
Marketplace, today announced that beginning November 16, the Marketplace will
be open for individuals looking to renew or change their health plan for 2020.
Open Enrollment for new customers seeking to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan
began November 1 and runs through January 31, 2020. New Yorkers must enroll by December 15 for
coverage beginning January 1, 2020.
The 12th Annual Binghamton Train Show, sponsored by Village
Train & Hobby of Windsor, will be held tomorrow at the American Legion on
Robinson Street in Binghamton, Village train & Hobby owner Jeff Olin
explains:
(Jeff Olin 11-15-19)
The show will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more information
is available at 655-1700.
The State DEC announced that big game hunting in New York's
Southern Zone begins Saturday. The DEC's reminds hunters of the HuntFishNY
mobile app, to report deer or bear harvest, hunters, can still use the phone
report system 1-866-GAME-RPT.
Otsego Express announced that their Route 6 will not operate
today. More information about this
change is available at (800) 388-9853.
The Jericho Arts Council presents Danny Paisley & The
Southern Grass Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Tickets are available at the Box Office; they
can be reserved at 607-288-3882.
a Nicaraguan court room this morning, for the 2018 Murder of Binghamton
University Student Hailey Anderson in Binghamton. Tercero was found guilty earlier this month
on a charge of "Femicide" after he killed Hailey Anderson in his
Binghamton apartment & fled back to his home country to avoid arrest & prosecution
in the US. Tercero was tried in his home
country for the Binghamton murder & faces the maximum term in jail for that
crime.
Wilfredo Pica-Torres was sentenced to 70 years to life in
prison today in Broome County Court. A
jury found Pica-Torres guilty in August for 2nd degree murder, attempted murder
and arson, in connection with an attack in February in Binghamton that left
61-year-old Victor Banayan dead and 27-year-old Heather Stroup severely
injured, following the attacks, Pica-Torres set the structure on fire.
3rd quarter local sales tax collections in New
York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3% over the same period last
year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. The report showed that since
January Sales tax collections were up by 4.3%, 51 of 57 counties had increases;
the worst performance was Delaware County, which had a decrease of 4.3% since
the beginning of the year.
A.O. Fox Hospital will begin construction at Fox Care Center
in Oneonta to remove the awning at its west entrance near the outpatient
laboratory. The entrance and its adjacent parking area will be closed for the
duration of the demolition for everyone’s safety; everyone should use the 2
main entrances from the front parking lot.
The project is expected to take about 1 week to complete,
Weather-permitting. Security personnel
will be on site to help direct patients and visitors. More Information is available at 431-5434.
Governor Cuomo signed a law Thursday that will allow
Adoptees to obtain a certified birth certificate. Under the current law,
adoptees must go before a judge to request access to their birth certificate;
the new law goes into effect January 15th.
State Police are investigating a
series of vehicle break ins in the village of Unadilla. Police remind owners to always lock their
unattended vehicles, & do not leave any valuables in plain view inside the
vehicles.
54 year old Roy Niles of Nineveh was arrested Tuesday for
allegedly selling crystal meth in Binghamton.
Police recovered 29 grams of crystal methamphetamine, drug packaging and
cash during the arrest. Niles was charged with criminal sale of a controlled
substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of
drug paraphernalia.
State Police issued 21,467 tickets and arrested 280 people
for impaired driving during the annual Halloween Enforcement Campaign, from
October 25th through November 1st. Other
law enforcement agencies issued 40,272 tickets for various traffic violations,
including impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, seat belt infractions
and move over law violations. The enforcement campaign was funded by the
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan
Marketplace, today announced that beginning November 16, the Marketplace will
be open for individuals looking to renew or change their health plan for 2020.
Open Enrollment for new customers seeking to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan
began November 1 and runs through January 31, 2020. New Yorkers must enroll by December 15 for
coverage beginning January 1, 2020.
The 12th Annual Binghamton Train Show, sponsored by Village
Train & Hobby of Windsor, will be held tomorrow at the American Legion on
Robinson Street in Binghamton, Village train & Hobby owner Jeff Olin
explains:
(Jeff Olin 11-15-19)
The show will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more information
is available at 655-1700.
The State DEC announced that big game hunting in New York's
Southern Zone begins Saturday. The DEC's reminds hunters of the HuntFishNY
mobile app, to report deer or bear harvest, hunters, can still use the phone
report system 1-866-GAME-RPT.
Otsego Express announced that their Route 6 will not operate
today. More information about this
change is available at (800) 388-9853.
The Jericho Arts Council presents Danny Paisley & The
Southern Grass Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Tickets are available at the Box Office; they
can be reserved at 607-288-3882.
WCDO News — Friday 10-25-19
Governor Cuomo today announced that State Police and local
law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and
underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs
from today through Friday, November 1st.
Motorists can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI
patrols, Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their
phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to "move
over" for emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46 year old
Lyman McCann of Walton for Obstructing Governmental Administration & on a
Parole Warrant issued by the State Department of Corrections. McCann is accused of physically obstructed
the administration of law, he was remanded to Delaware County Correctional
Facility without bail, He was also
issued an appearance ticket to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a
later date to answer for the Obstructing Charge.
Adoption fees at the Susquehanna SPCA will be waived
tomorrow with the donation of cat, dog or kitten food. The "Howl'oween Pet Adoption Event"
will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday at the shelter on state Highway
28, in Cooperstown. Officials said that
all of the animals will be up to date on all vaccinations for Saturday's event. More information is available at sqspca.org
or on their Facebook page.
Governor Cuomo reminded New
Yorkers that early voting will begin on tomorrow for the November 5th general
election. There will be 8 days of early voting, this will be the first election
in New York State with a period of early voting.
The Jericho Arts
Council will have "Nothin’ Fancy", a bluegrass band from Virginia
performing Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Tickets are available at the gate prior to
the 7:00 PM show; tickets can be reserved at 288-3882.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Wednesday to a
truck- pedestrian accident at State Highway 10 and Pines Brook Road in the Town
of Walton. 70-year-old Edmund Jones of
Walton had stopped his vehicle to assist a turtle in crossing the roadway; he
was struck by a truck operated by 62 year-old Edward Sprague of Walton. Jones sustained serious internal injuries
& was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, State Police Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Unit inspected Sprague’s truck, which was taken out of service due
to a number of safety violations.
Sheriff’s Deputies anticipate tickets to be issued upon completion of
the investigation.
The Sidney Police Department will be participating in
collecting unwanted, outdated or unused prescription or over-the-counter
medications for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10:00 AM
to 2:00 PM. Sidney Police remind residents
that they will not be collecting needles, liquid medications or illegal
substances at this event, at the Sidney Police Department on Liberty Street.
As of 6:40 pm last night, power was restored to the SUNY
Broome campus. Classes will resume on schedule today, following the
cancellation of many classes yesterday, due to the power outage along Front
Street near the campus.
The 6th Annual DCMO BOCES Mountain Mover 5K race will be
held tomorrow at 10:00 am in Norwich. The 5k trail run will go through the
woods behind the BOCES campus in Norwich.
More information is available at 335-1384.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will
hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the
Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.
The Citizen of the Year award will go to Matthew Germond; the Business
of the Year award goes to Galaxy Bowl & the Service organization
Recognition Award goes to the Jericho Garden Club.
The Afton Parks Association Halloween Party will he held
tomorrow from 7:00 TO 11:00 PM at The River Club in Afton. Tickets can be
purchased at NBT, The River Club, Cobra Industries or by calling 639-2530 or
621-2601, proceeds will go to the Afton Parks Association.
law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on impaired driving and
underage drinking through Halloween. This special enforcement campaign runs
from today through Friday, November 1st.
Motorists can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI
patrols, Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their
phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to "move
over" for emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46 year old
Lyman McCann of Walton for Obstructing Governmental Administration & on a
Parole Warrant issued by the State Department of Corrections. McCann is accused of physically obstructed
the administration of law, he was remanded to Delaware County Correctional
Facility without bail, He was also
issued an appearance ticket to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a
later date to answer for the Obstructing Charge.
Adoption fees at the Susquehanna SPCA will be waived
tomorrow with the donation of cat, dog or kitten food. The "Howl'oween Pet Adoption Event"
will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday at the shelter on state Highway
28, in Cooperstown. Officials said that
all of the animals will be up to date on all vaccinations for Saturday's event. More information is available at sqspca.org
or on their Facebook page.
Governor Cuomo reminded New
Yorkers that early voting will begin on tomorrow for the November 5th general
election. There will be 8 days of early voting, this will be the first election
in New York State with a period of early voting.
The Jericho Arts
Council will have "Nothin’ Fancy", a bluegrass band from Virginia
performing Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Tickets are available at the gate prior to
the 7:00 PM show; tickets can be reserved at 288-3882.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Wednesday to a
truck- pedestrian accident at State Highway 10 and Pines Brook Road in the Town
of Walton. 70-year-old Edmund Jones of
Walton had stopped his vehicle to assist a turtle in crossing the roadway; he
was struck by a truck operated by 62 year-old Edward Sprague of Walton. Jones sustained serious internal injuries
& was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, State Police Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Unit inspected Sprague’s truck, which was taken out of service due
to a number of safety violations.
Sheriff’s Deputies anticipate tickets to be issued upon completion of
the investigation.
The Sidney Police Department will be participating in
collecting unwanted, outdated or unused prescription or over-the-counter
medications for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10:00 AM
to 2:00 PM. Sidney Police remind residents
that they will not be collecting needles, liquid medications or illegal
substances at this event, at the Sidney Police Department on Liberty Street.
As of 6:40 pm last night, power was restored to the SUNY
Broome campus. Classes will resume on schedule today, following the
cancellation of many classes yesterday, due to the power outage along Front
Street near the campus.
The 6th Annual DCMO BOCES Mountain Mover 5K race will be
held tomorrow at 10:00 am in Norwich. The 5k trail run will go through the
woods behind the BOCES campus in Norwich.
More information is available at 335-1384.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will
hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the
Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.
The Citizen of the Year award will go to Matthew Germond; the Business
of the Year award goes to Galaxy Bowl & the Service organization
Recognition Award goes to the Jericho Garden Club.
The Afton Parks Association Halloween Party will he held
tomorrow from 7:00 TO 11:00 PM at The River Club in Afton. Tickets can be
purchased at NBT, The River Club, Cobra Industries or by calling 639-2530 or
621-2601, proceeds will go to the Afton Parks Association.
WCDO News — Friday 10-4-19
State Police responded to Betty Beavers Gas Mart on County
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
CORVETTES DOO-WOP REVUEDelaware County Chamber of CommerceGRAND FINALE CRUISE INHARTWICKJERICH ARTS COUNCILKerri GreenNYOtegoPIT RUNRAY PUCCIROSS PARK ZOOSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OBSERVATORYSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY VILLAGE MAYOR ANDY MATVIAKTERI SCHUNKTOM & DOUG CRUISE INU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER
WCDO News — Friday 5-24-19
The 70 Mile Pro Races will be held on the Susquehanna River
from Cooperstown to Bainbridge on Monday, with races starting at 6:00, 6:30
& 7:30 am, regatta chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-24-19)
WCDO will be broadcasting this weekend about the Canoe Races
& the Activities in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge at FM 101, AM 1490
& Streaming Live at wcdosports.com.
The 8th annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame
inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 4-23-19)
The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta
Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
Local Artists have decorated Adirondack Chairs, Canoe
Paddles & raised garden planters, which are being auctioned off at the
General Clinton Canoe Regatta grounds on Saturday. Nancy Kitchen of the Jericho Arts Council
comments:
(Nancy Kitchen 5-24-19)
The Live Art Auction will be held on Saturday at 6:00 PM,
Interested purchasers can bid online at jerichoarts.com/regatta-row-2019.
The 2019 Rolling Antiquers Car show will be held this
Saturday 7 Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Saturday, will be the Muscle Car &
Street Rod Show & on Sunday will be the Antique Auto & Classic Car
Show. More information is available at
334-2907 or at raocc.org
The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has declared
that farm workers have the same right to unionize as all other workers in New
York State. State labor laws excluded
farm workers from collective bargaining rights, that was ruled unconstitutional
Thursday. The New York Farm Bureau said
that they will appeal to the state's highest court, the Court of Appeals.
Filmmaker Lori Bailey grew up in the Adirondacks & in
Oneonta, she directed the film “Garrow” about Adirondack Serial Killer Robert
Garrow, who was once the target of the biggest manhunt in state history when he
was killed in 1973; Bailey told WCDO News that her film will be shown this
weekend in Oneonta:
(Lori Bailey 5-24-19)
Bailey said that her father went to school with Garrow in
Mineville New York, so the story held a special interest for her & her
family, the film is also available in DVD.
The 92nd Scripps National
Spelling Bee starting Sunday through next week & for the 3rd year in a row,
Bainbridge resident Melodie Loya will be participating. Loya placed 18th and 25th in her two
previous years of national competition, and made it to the final 41of last
year’s 516 spellers. The Scripps
national Spelling Bee will be held Sunday through next Friday at the Gaylord
National Resort & Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-19
State Police and local law enforcement statewide will
increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout
Memorial Day weekend. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian Shortall comments:
(Major Shortall 5-24-19)
The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Monday night,
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge
construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through
Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM, to accommodate increased travel throughout Memorial
Day weekend.
Binghamton Police arrested 19-year-old Jalil Butts of
Binghamton for 2nd-degree attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of
a woman in a car on St. Patrick's Day on Chenango Street. 19-year-old Antonio
Jones of Taftville, Connecticut was arrested last month in connection with the
same shooting, he was charged with attempted murder and assault.
A jury found 26 year old Danielle Agosto of Endicott guilty
Thursday for fracturing the skull of a toddler in her care. Agosto was found guilty of 2nd-degree assault
and endangering the welfare of a child, she was returned to jail & will be
sentenced June 21.
from Cooperstown to Bainbridge on Monday, with races starting at 6:00, 6:30
& 7:30 am, regatta chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-24-19)
WCDO will be broadcasting this weekend about the Canoe Races
& the Activities in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge at FM 101, AM 1490
& Streaming Live at wcdosports.com.
The 8th annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame
inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 4-23-19)
The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta
Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
Local Artists have decorated Adirondack Chairs, Canoe
Paddles & raised garden planters, which are being auctioned off at the
General Clinton Canoe Regatta grounds on Saturday. Nancy Kitchen of the Jericho Arts Council
comments:
(Nancy Kitchen 5-24-19)
The Live Art Auction will be held on Saturday at 6:00 PM,
Interested purchasers can bid online at jerichoarts.com/regatta-row-2019.
The 2019 Rolling Antiquers Car show will be held this
Saturday 7 Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Saturday, will be the Muscle Car &
Street Rod Show & on Sunday will be the Antique Auto & Classic Car
Show. More information is available at
334-2907 or at raocc.org
The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has declared
that farm workers have the same right to unionize as all other workers in New
York State. State labor laws excluded
farm workers from collective bargaining rights, that was ruled unconstitutional
Thursday. The New York Farm Bureau said
that they will appeal to the state's highest court, the Court of Appeals.
Filmmaker Lori Bailey grew up in the Adirondacks & in
Oneonta, she directed the film “Garrow” about Adirondack Serial Killer Robert
Garrow, who was once the target of the biggest manhunt in state history when he
was killed in 1973; Bailey told WCDO News that her film will be shown this
weekend in Oneonta:
(Lori Bailey 5-24-19)
Bailey said that her father went to school with Garrow in
Mineville New York, so the story held a special interest for her & her
family, the film is also available in DVD.
The 92nd Scripps National
Spelling Bee starting Sunday through next week & for the 3rd year in a row,
Bainbridge resident Melodie Loya will be participating. Loya placed 18th and 25th in her two
previous years of national competition, and made it to the final 41of last
year’s 516 spellers. The Scripps
national Spelling Bee will be held Sunday through next Friday at the Gaylord
National Resort & Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-19
State Police and local law enforcement statewide will
increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout
Memorial Day weekend. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian Shortall comments:
(Major Shortall 5-24-19)
The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Monday night,
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge
construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through
Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM, to accommodate increased travel throughout Memorial
Day weekend.
Binghamton Police arrested 19-year-old Jalil Butts of
Binghamton for 2nd-degree attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of
a woman in a car on St. Patrick's Day on Chenango Street. 19-year-old Antonio
Jones of Taftville, Connecticut was arrested last month in connection with the
same shooting, he was charged with attempted murder and assault.
A jury found 26 year old Danielle Agosto of Endicott guilty
Thursday for fracturing the skull of a toddler in her care. Agosto was found guilty of 2nd-degree assault
and endangering the welfare of a child, she was returned to jail & will be
sentenced June 21.
WCDO News — Friday 5-3-19
60-year-old Robert Doyle of Windsor was arrested on a
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
WCDO News — Thursday 3-7-19
The State Assembly voted in favor of raising the Smoking age
from 18 to 21 years old this week. The
bill would prohibit the sale of tobacco & E-cigarettes to anyone under
21. The bill is expected to pass the
state Senate later in the session & it has the support of Governor Cuomo.
State Police reported that a section of State Route 79 in
Windsor was closed to traffic after a trailer hauling a mobile home became
detached, and flipped onto its side at about 9:45 AM today. State DOT officials said that Route 79 was
closed in both directions between Doolittle Road and Ouaquaga Road for the
clean-up & Investigation. No
injuries were reported & no tickets have been issued.
Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46%
from 2013 and 2018, from about 46,000 to 25,000, according to a report issued
today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York
State was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity nearly a decade
after the housing bubble burst. DiNapoli’s new report highlights improvements
since then, with most counties reporting foreclosure rates at about .5%.
Binghamton City Police are investigating a Bank Robbery at
Citizens Bank on Main Street. Police are
looking a suspect described as a 6'2" white Male, who handed the teller a
note and left on foot at about 10:20 this morning. Anyone with information should call 911 or
contact Binghamton Police at 772-7076.
Anthony Pacherille Jr. of Cooperstown was released on parole
from the Clinton Correctional Facility this week. Pacherille had been sentenced to an 11-year
prison term after shooting his classmate, Wesley Lippitt in the arm at the
Cooperstown police Station in a racially motivated attack; he then turned the
gun on himself, shooting himself in the chin in April of 2010.
Oneida County STP DWI coordinator Thomas Giruzzi has been
fired, after being stopped in Utica for driving while intoxicated &
Criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Giruzzi was originally pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt 7 talking
on his cell phone while driving, police also accused Giruzzi of possessing
cocaine, and he failed a field sobriety test.
Governor Cuomo today announced
$128 million in new State funding for fixing State roadways impacted by this
year's harsh winter weather. Funding will support 91 paving projects and the
renewal of approximately 1,000 miles of pavement across the state, with at
least 1 project in every county. The new
funding complements $100 million previously committed earlier this year for
local projects that renew approximately 3,700 miles of road across the
State. The current State Budget provides
a record level of $743 million in direct state aid to local governments for
road and bridge repair and modernization.
State Police arrested 39 year old Robert Stutzer of
Middletown for Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
& Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. Troopers were dispatched to the Kwik Fill
Gas Station in the village of Unadilla, An investigation revealed that Stutzer
was impaired and had also been involved in an accident on State Route 357, He
was arrested and refused to submit to a breath sample, he was arraigned and
remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property
bond. His next court date is March 14, 2019.
The Jericho Arts Council has been able to reschedule
"Storm Front, The Music of Bill Joel” for this Sunday at 4:00 PM at the
Bainbridge Town hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 3-7-19)
Ticket reservations can be made at 288-3882 for Sunday
Afternoon's show.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Will be held today from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Foothills Performing Arts and
Civic Center in the Atrium. The event
will celebrate 10 & 20 year member anniversaries. More information is available at 432-4500 or
karen@otsegocc.com.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30 PM. The
business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
from 18 to 21 years old this week. The
bill would prohibit the sale of tobacco & E-cigarettes to anyone under
21. The bill is expected to pass the
state Senate later in the session & it has the support of Governor Cuomo.
State Police reported that a section of State Route 79 in
Windsor was closed to traffic after a trailer hauling a mobile home became
detached, and flipped onto its side at about 9:45 AM today. State DOT officials said that Route 79 was
closed in both directions between Doolittle Road and Ouaquaga Road for the
clean-up & Investigation. No
injuries were reported & no tickets have been issued.
Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46%
from 2013 and 2018, from about 46,000 to 25,000, according to a report issued
today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York
State was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity nearly a decade
after the housing bubble burst. DiNapoli’s new report highlights improvements
since then, with most counties reporting foreclosure rates at about .5%.
Binghamton City Police are investigating a Bank Robbery at
Citizens Bank on Main Street. Police are
looking a suspect described as a 6'2" white Male, who handed the teller a
note and left on foot at about 10:20 this morning. Anyone with information should call 911 or
contact Binghamton Police at 772-7076.
Anthony Pacherille Jr. of Cooperstown was released on parole
from the Clinton Correctional Facility this week. Pacherille had been sentenced to an 11-year
prison term after shooting his classmate, Wesley Lippitt in the arm at the
Cooperstown police Station in a racially motivated attack; he then turned the
gun on himself, shooting himself in the chin in April of 2010.
Oneida County STP DWI coordinator Thomas Giruzzi has been
fired, after being stopped in Utica for driving while intoxicated &
Criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Giruzzi was originally pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt 7 talking
on his cell phone while driving, police also accused Giruzzi of possessing
cocaine, and he failed a field sobriety test.
Governor Cuomo today announced
$128 million in new State funding for fixing State roadways impacted by this
year's harsh winter weather. Funding will support 91 paving projects and the
renewal of approximately 1,000 miles of pavement across the state, with at
least 1 project in every county. The new
funding complements $100 million previously committed earlier this year for
local projects that renew approximately 3,700 miles of road across the
State. The current State Budget provides
a record level of $743 million in direct state aid to local governments for
road and bridge repair and modernization.
State Police arrested 39 year old Robert Stutzer of
Middletown for Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
& Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. Troopers were dispatched to the Kwik Fill
Gas Station in the village of Unadilla, An investigation revealed that Stutzer
was impaired and had also been involved in an accident on State Route 357, He
was arrested and refused to submit to a breath sample, he was arraigned and
remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property
bond. His next court date is March 14, 2019.
The Jericho Arts Council has been able to reschedule
"Storm Front, The Music of Bill Joel” for this Sunday at 4:00 PM at the
Bainbridge Town hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 3-7-19)
Ticket reservations can be made at 288-3882 for Sunday
Afternoon's show.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Will be held today from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Foothills Performing Arts and
Civic Center in the Atrium. The event
will celebrate 10 & 20 year member anniversaries. More information is available at 432-4500 or
karen@otsegocc.com.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30 PM. The
business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
WCDO News — Friday 2-8-19
State Police issued 7,891 tickets and arrested 139 people
for impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend impaired driving crackdown.
The STOP-DWI initiative started on Saturday, February 2, and continued through
4 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019. During the special enforcement period State
Police increased patrols and conducted sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify
and arrest impaired drivers.
NYSEG officials announced that with the high wind advisories
around the region, power outages are anticipated from downed tree limbs &
power lines from the wind gusts. NYSEG
urges customers to avoid downed power lines. Even lines that appear dead can be
deadly. NYSEG customers should call 800.572.1131 to report downed power lines
or other hazardous situations.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York is making up to $31.6
million available to ramp-up the expansion of electric vehicle fast charging
stations to serve the future electric vehicle market. The plan approved by the Public Service
Commission will leverage existing State Energy Research and Development
Authority and New York Power Authority funds to spur the private-sector
development of the charging infrastructure to support the goal of 800,000
zero-emission vehicles in New York by 2025.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old
Shawn McGrath of Hamden on charges of Endangering The Welfare Of a Child and
Harassment following a report of a domestic incident. Deputies accuse the
defendant of engaging in a physical altercation in the presence of a child.
McGrath was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance; he is scheduled
to re-appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 32 year old
Bradley Wallace of Delhi, on charges of Criminal Contempt, Unlawful
imprisonment & harassment following a report of a Domestic Dispute in the
Town of Delhi. Wallace is accused of restraining another person while violating
an order of protection issued by Delhi Town Court. Wallace was arranged in the
Town of Delhi Court, he was releases on his own recognizance.
The Sidney Central School District Board of Education has
begun a search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Sidney community, parents, staff and students
can assist in developing a profile of desirable attributes/qualities of this
individual, at the District's Facebook page or website sidneycsd.org and
complete the survey. All entries are anonymous.
Delaware Valley Humane Society
announced that they will hold a Bake Sale Tomorrow at the Sidney Great American
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All Proceeds
will go to the Delaware valley Humane Society.
State Police responded to a one-car fatal motor vehicle
accident in the town of Harpersfield Monday Night. The driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has
been identified as 20 year old Clayton Collins of Jefferson; he was confirmed
deceased by emergency responders. Collins
traveled off the roadway for an unknown reason and into a large tree. The investigation continues.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature the Popovich Comedy
Pet Theater will be at the Martin Kappel Theater Saturday at 7:00 pm. Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill
comments:
(Alecia O'Neill 2-8-19)
Tickets can be purchased online at ChenangoArts.org or by
calling the box office at 336-ARTS.
The Jericho Arts Council will bring the "Elvis and
Orbison Show" to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater this evening at 7:00
PM. Tickets can be reserved at 288-3882
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has collaborated
with industry expert and consultant Jeff Bump of Grow Hemp New York, LLC for an
informal, informational seminar and question and answer session about growing
hemp today. The discussion will be held
at the Delaware County Business Center, 5 1/2 Main Street, Delhi from 10:00 AM
to 12:00 Noon, More information about
the Delaware County Chamber is available at 746-2281.
6ZERO7 Advertising will be hosting a *Valentine's Day Gift
Shop* at the United Methodist Church of Afton located at 34 Spring Street on
Saturday, February 9th from 10am to 2pm.
Local vendors will be selling merchandise for Valentine's Day shoppers,
Tabitha’s Closet will also be open for the community and supporters to get a
look at the mission. Proceeds from the
event will benefit Tabitha's Closet; more information is available at 208-4077.
for impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend impaired driving crackdown.
The STOP-DWI initiative started on Saturday, February 2, and continued through
4 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019. During the special enforcement period State
Police increased patrols and conducted sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify
and arrest impaired drivers.
NYSEG officials announced that with the high wind advisories
around the region, power outages are anticipated from downed tree limbs &
power lines from the wind gusts. NYSEG
urges customers to avoid downed power lines. Even lines that appear dead can be
deadly. NYSEG customers should call 800.572.1131 to report downed power lines
or other hazardous situations.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York is making up to $31.6
million available to ramp-up the expansion of electric vehicle fast charging
stations to serve the future electric vehicle market. The plan approved by the Public Service
Commission will leverage existing State Energy Research and Development
Authority and New York Power Authority funds to spur the private-sector
development of the charging infrastructure to support the goal of 800,000
zero-emission vehicles in New York by 2025.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old
Shawn McGrath of Hamden on charges of Endangering The Welfare Of a Child and
Harassment following a report of a domestic incident. Deputies accuse the
defendant of engaging in a physical altercation in the presence of a child.
McGrath was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance; he is scheduled
to re-appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 32 year old
Bradley Wallace of Delhi, on charges of Criminal Contempt, Unlawful
imprisonment & harassment following a report of a Domestic Dispute in the
Town of Delhi. Wallace is accused of restraining another person while violating
an order of protection issued by Delhi Town Court. Wallace was arranged in the
Town of Delhi Court, he was releases on his own recognizance.
The Sidney Central School District Board of Education has
begun a search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Sidney community, parents, staff and students
can assist in developing a profile of desirable attributes/qualities of this
individual, at the District's Facebook page or website sidneycsd.org and
complete the survey. All entries are anonymous.
Delaware Valley Humane Society
announced that they will hold a Bake Sale Tomorrow at the Sidney Great American
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All Proceeds
will go to the Delaware valley Humane Society.
State Police responded to a one-car fatal motor vehicle
accident in the town of Harpersfield Monday Night. The driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has
been identified as 20 year old Clayton Collins of Jefferson; he was confirmed
deceased by emergency responders. Collins
traveled off the roadway for an unknown reason and into a large tree. The investigation continues.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature the Popovich Comedy
Pet Theater will be at the Martin Kappel Theater Saturday at 7:00 pm. Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill
comments:
(Alecia O'Neill 2-8-19)
Tickets can be purchased online at ChenangoArts.org or by
calling the box office at 336-ARTS.
The Jericho Arts Council will bring the "Elvis and
Orbison Show" to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater this evening at 7:00
PM. Tickets can be reserved at 288-3882
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has collaborated
with industry expert and consultant Jeff Bump of Grow Hemp New York, LLC for an
informal, informational seminar and question and answer session about growing
hemp today. The discussion will be held
at the Delaware County Business Center, 5 1/2 Main Street, Delhi from 10:00 AM
to 12:00 Noon, More information about
the Delaware County Chamber is available at 746-2281.
6ZERO7 Advertising will be hosting a *Valentine's Day Gift
Shop* at the United Methodist Church of Afton located at 34 Spring Street on
Saturday, February 9th from 10am to 2pm.
Local vendors will be selling merchandise for Valentine's Day shoppers,
Tabitha’s Closet will also be open for the community and supporters to get a
look at the mission. Proceeds from the
event will benefit Tabitha's Closet; more information is available at 208-4077.
WCDO News — Thursday 1-17-19
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal this week,
mandating full disclosure of tax returns by candidates for public office is
included in the 2019 Executive Budget:
(Cuomo 1-17-19)
Cuomo said that a candidate for public office must
disclose their tax returns to the State Board of Elections no later than 60
days before a general election, There is
currently no requirement that elected officials disclose their past tax returns
in New York State.
Freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado of the 19th
District has received his committee assignments this week. Delgado will serve on the House Agriculture,
Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
Agriculture remains the top industry of New York State.
State Senator Fred Akshar released the 1st in a
series of new online surveys this week in an effort to listen to constituents
of the 52nd Senate District on the many issues set to come before the State
Senate this year. The first question
is on the “DREAM Act”, which would allow children of undocumented immigrants to
apply for state-funded, free college tuition assistance programs for New York
State colleges or universities. The DREAM Act would also create a private
scholarship fund specifically for undocumented students. Constituents are urged to visit
nysenate.gov/questionnaires/fred-akshar.
The Jericho Arts Council announced that due to the
impending winter weather, the "Storm Front; A Tribute To Billy Joel"
Concert, originally scheduled for Saturday night has been cancelled. More information is available at 288-3882
Governor Cuomo
announced that $22 million in Upstate Revitalization Initiative grant funding
has been awarded to the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority for
the construction of the Nexus Center in downtown Utica. The Nexus Center will
be a 169,000 square-foot facility for hockey, lacrosse, soccer and other field
sports. The $44-million facility will be
adjacent to the Adirondack Bank Center, the home of the AHL Utica Comets.
Governor Cuomo today announced a proposal to
increase criminal penalties for assaulting the press is included in the 2019
Executive Budget. the legislation would
increase the penalties of assault against a journalist while performing their
duties to a felony level offense.
Similar elevated protections exist for other professions, including
nurses, utility workers, MTA employees, emergency medical service technicians
and process servers.
State Lawmakers passed a package of bill earlier
this week, to make voting easier across the state, Local Assemblyman Cliff
Crouch commented:
(Crouch 1-17-19)
The bills are expected to be signed into law by
Governor Cuomo.
The Concerned Citizens of Oneonta will host an
"ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES: 21ST CENTURY SOLUTIONS" panel discussion
today in Oneonta. The discussion will be
held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
tonight, topics include: Economic
development, renewable energy possibilities, existing conservation and
renewable energy programs, job creation with fossil fuels vs. renewables, and
the Clean Energy Community and Climate Smart Community programs.
mandating full disclosure of tax returns by candidates for public office is
included in the 2019 Executive Budget:
(Cuomo 1-17-19)
Cuomo said that a candidate for public office must
disclose their tax returns to the State Board of Elections no later than 60
days before a general election, There is
currently no requirement that elected officials disclose their past tax returns
in New York State.
Freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado of the 19th
District has received his committee assignments this week. Delgado will serve on the House Agriculture,
Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
Agriculture remains the top industry of New York State.
State Senator Fred Akshar released the 1st in a
series of new online surveys this week in an effort to listen to constituents
of the 52nd Senate District on the many issues set to come before the State
Senate this year. The first question
is on the “DREAM Act”, which would allow children of undocumented immigrants to
apply for state-funded, free college tuition assistance programs for New York
State colleges or universities. The DREAM Act would also create a private
scholarship fund specifically for undocumented students. Constituents are urged to visit
nysenate.gov/questionnaires/fred-akshar.
The Jericho Arts Council announced that due to the
impending winter weather, the "Storm Front; A Tribute To Billy Joel"
Concert, originally scheduled for Saturday night has been cancelled. More information is available at 288-3882
Governor Cuomo
announced that $22 million in Upstate Revitalization Initiative grant funding
has been awarded to the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority for
the construction of the Nexus Center in downtown Utica. The Nexus Center will
be a 169,000 square-foot facility for hockey, lacrosse, soccer and other field
sports. The $44-million facility will be
adjacent to the Adirondack Bank Center, the home of the AHL Utica Comets.
Governor Cuomo today announced a proposal to
increase criminal penalties for assaulting the press is included in the 2019
Executive Budget. the legislation would
increase the penalties of assault against a journalist while performing their
duties to a felony level offense.
Similar elevated protections exist for other professions, including
nurses, utility workers, MTA employees, emergency medical service technicians
and process servers.
State Lawmakers passed a package of bill earlier
this week, to make voting easier across the state, Local Assemblyman Cliff
Crouch commented:
(Crouch 1-17-19)
The bills are expected to be signed into law by
Governor Cuomo.
The Concerned Citizens of Oneonta will host an
"ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES: 21ST CENTURY SOLUTIONS" panel discussion
today in Oneonta. The discussion will be
held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
tonight, topics include: Economic
development, renewable energy possibilities, existing conservation and
renewable energy programs, job creation with fossil fuels vs. renewables, and
the Clean Energy Community and Climate Smart Community programs.