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WCDO News — Saturday 5-5-18
With the National Weather Service issuing a "Wind Advisory"; NYSEG announced that there staff is monitoring weather forecasts throughout the upstate Counties today & tonight. Customers are urged to be attentive to weather reports and prepare for the possibility of service interruptions. Storm readiness teams are in place, if the expected high winds knock down trees & power lines.
The American Cancer Society Tri Town Relay for Life Team Captain’s meeting will be held on Monday May 7th at SFCU at 5:30 PM. Cancer society officials said that it’s not too late to sign up teams for the event in Bainbridge on June 8th in General Clinton Park. The annual “Paint the Town Purple” Event will be held on Friday may 18th this year. More information is available at 766-6910.
Saturday will be the 7th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 135 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands, with more than 8,000 volunteers expected to participate. Most events will begin at 9:00 am and end by 12:00pm, a list of Participating parks, can be found at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. Governor Cuomo also announced $90 million in revitalization and rehabilitation projects at nearly 50 State parks and historic sites across New York this year, which was recently included in the State Budget.
The Center for Disease Control has released a report that states that over the last 13 years the number of illnesses has tripled from mosquito, tick, and flea bites. As the summer inches closer & the insect population becomes more prevalent, the CDC recommends using repellent with 20% or more DEET, or applying permethrin on your clothing. They also suggest washing all clothes on in hot water and dry them on a hot setting to kill off any remaining ticks.
The Guataleman man at the center of a recent controversy in Oneida County between ICE agent & Governor Cuomo, was indicted Wednesday on a charge of Illegal re-entry into the United States. Marcial DeLeon-Aguilar was detained on April 18th by when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided the Collins family farm in Rome, where he had been working and living with his pregnant wife and 4 children. DeLeon-Aguilar has been deported 3 times since 1997: 1 time after an aggravated assault conviction, and 2 times after his illegal re-entry into the U.S.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group received trees donated, with plans to plant some of the trees at the Park, and the rest will be given away, according to Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-18)
The trees will be given away by the Sidney Center Firehouse Starting at about 9:00 AM Saturday.
The Chenango Arts Council will have 2 major events going on Saturday, with the Allegro 5K Run/ Walk in Norwich in the Morning & a local talent showcase Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-4-18)
The Talent showcase this year features local acts Lauren Mettler, Tumbleweed Gumbo, and Williams Road.
The American Cancer Society Tri Town Relay for Life Team Captain’s meeting will be held on Monday May 7th at SFCU at 5:30 PM. Cancer society officials said that it’s not too late to sign up teams for the event in Bainbridge on June 8th in General Clinton Park. The annual “Paint the Town Purple” Event will be held on Friday may 18th this year. More information is available at 766-6910.
Saturday will be the 7th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 135 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands, with more than 8,000 volunteers expected to participate. Most events will begin at 9:00 am and end by 12:00pm, a list of Participating parks, can be found at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. Governor Cuomo also announced $90 million in revitalization and rehabilitation projects at nearly 50 State parks and historic sites across New York this year, which was recently included in the State Budget.
The Center for Disease Control has released a report that states that over the last 13 years the number of illnesses has tripled from mosquito, tick, and flea bites. As the summer inches closer & the insect population becomes more prevalent, the CDC recommends using repellent with 20% or more DEET, or applying permethrin on your clothing. They also suggest washing all clothes on in hot water and dry them on a hot setting to kill off any remaining ticks.
The Guataleman man at the center of a recent controversy in Oneida County between ICE agent & Governor Cuomo, was indicted Wednesday on a charge of Illegal re-entry into the United States. Marcial DeLeon-Aguilar was detained on April 18th by when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided the Collins family farm in Rome, where he had been working and living with his pregnant wife and 4 children. DeLeon-Aguilar has been deported 3 times since 1997: 1 time after an aggravated assault conviction, and 2 times after his illegal re-entry into the U.S.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group received trees donated, with plans to plant some of the trees at the Park, and the rest will be given away, according to Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-18)
The trees will be given away by the Sidney Center Firehouse Starting at about 9:00 AM Saturday.
The Chenango Arts Council will have 2 major events going on Saturday, with the Allegro 5K Run/ Walk in Norwich in the Morning & a local talent showcase Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-4-18)
The Talent showcase this year features local acts Lauren Mettler, Tumbleweed Gumbo, and Williams Road.
WCDO News — Tuesday 5-1-18
Governor Cuomo announced more than $100 million in state funding to repave and enhance roadways impacted by the harsh weather this past winter. The projects will take place throughout the summer and into fall, and will be completed this year. Locally, $2.1 million will go to resurface Route 10 in the Town of Walton to the town of Hamden, $1.8 million will be used to resurface State Route 12 in Sherburne, $1.8 million will go to to resurface Route 28 from the Village of Andes line to the Little Delaware River, & $630,000 to resurface State Route 41 from Route 220 to the Cortland County line in Chenango County.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brent McDaniel of Norwich after executing a search warrant Monday. McDaniel was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, he was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail pending additional court action.
The Annual 5K Allegro 5K Run/ Walk will be held this coming Saturday in Norwich, Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 5-1-18)
Registration is available at raceroster.com/events through a link at ChenangoArts.org.
Oneonta Police responded Friday night to the report of an 18 year old SUNY student, jumping naked from the top level of the Municipal Parking Garage & sustaining multiple injuries. The unidentified student was taken to Fox Hospital for treatment following the 10:30 PM incident.
Delaware County Democrats announced that they will hold a debate between all 7 Democrats running for the 19th Congressional district seat on May 12th, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at the Delaware Academy High School auditorium in Delhi. The event is open to the public.
The State Senate passed a package of bills to have tougher penalties for drug dealers selling heroin, as well as for fraudulent medication prescriptions that fuel opioid addictions; measures to protect dealers from preying on children; and legislation that expands the types of dangerous controlled substances regulated by the state. The bills were sent to the Assembly for consideration.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate introduction of legislation he co-sponsors which would eliminate the use of high-stake standardized tests to evaluate teachers and principals. The bill would eliminate the tests entirely and require the State Education Department to establish an alternative teacher assessment system. The senate bill and companion legislation (A.10475) introduced in the assembly are each sponsored by the respective chamber's education committee chair.
Commerce Chenango will hold their Annual Report to the Membership Luncheon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich today. The lunch will serve to recognize retiring business owner Hal Skillin of Skillin’s Jewelers.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee meetings will be held this evening. The Race committee will meet at 6:30 Pm, followed by the General Meeting at 7:30 PM at General Clinton Park.
Delaware County Public Health will hold their next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will run from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at East Branch Fire Hall, More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brent McDaniel of Norwich after executing a search warrant Monday. McDaniel was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, he was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail pending additional court action.
The Annual 5K Allegro 5K Run/ Walk will be held this coming Saturday in Norwich, Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 5-1-18)
Registration is available at raceroster.com/events through a link at ChenangoArts.org.
Oneonta Police responded Friday night to the report of an 18 year old SUNY student, jumping naked from the top level of the Municipal Parking Garage & sustaining multiple injuries. The unidentified student was taken to Fox Hospital for treatment following the 10:30 PM incident.
Delaware County Democrats announced that they will hold a debate between all 7 Democrats running for the 19th Congressional district seat on May 12th, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at the Delaware Academy High School auditorium in Delhi. The event is open to the public.
The State Senate passed a package of bills to have tougher penalties for drug dealers selling heroin, as well as for fraudulent medication prescriptions that fuel opioid addictions; measures to protect dealers from preying on children; and legislation that expands the types of dangerous controlled substances regulated by the state. The bills were sent to the Assembly for consideration.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate introduction of legislation he co-sponsors which would eliminate the use of high-stake standardized tests to evaluate teachers and principals. The bill would eliminate the tests entirely and require the State Education Department to establish an alternative teacher assessment system. The senate bill and companion legislation (A.10475) introduced in the assembly are each sponsored by the respective chamber's education committee chair.
Commerce Chenango will hold their Annual Report to the Membership Luncheon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich today. The lunch will serve to recognize retiring business owner Hal Skillin of Skillin’s Jewelers.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee meetings will be held this evening. The Race committee will meet at 6:30 Pm, followed by the General Meeting at 7:30 PM at General Clinton Park.
Delaware County Public Health will hold their next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will run from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at East Branch Fire Hall, More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
5K ALLEGRO WALK RUNALECIA O'NEILLBainbridgeBRENT McDANIELChenango County Council of the ArtsCommerce ChenangoDELAWARE ACADEMYDELAWARE COUNTY DEMOCRATSDelaware County Public HealthGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA COMMITTEEGENERAL CLINTON PARKGovernor CuomoNew YorkNORTHEAST CLASSIC CAR MUSEUMNorwichNYOneontaState senator Jim SewardWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 5-5-17
On April 28th, members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and City of Norwich Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic-safety enforcement campaign in the Norwich area. 5 people were arrested on a variety of drug charges during the detail. During the detail a total of 17 criminal arrests were made in addition to 41 traffic summons for various vehicle and traffic violations.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 juvenile residents from the Village of Smyrna Thursday for Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into an accidental shooting. The 2 unnamed juveniles were pointing rifles at each other in a reckless manner when the 16 year old’s gun discharged striking the 17 year old in the shoulder, the 17 year old was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and released with minor injuries. Both juveniles were issued appearance tickets for Village of Smyrna Court and were released to their parents.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office approved the purchase of a $12.5 million, used Sikorsky Helicopter that would be used to fly the governor around the state. The State Police will take delivery of the aircraft next month, DiNapoli initially rejected the proposal earlier this year, they reversed course and gave the State Police permission to pursue the deal, after a state helicopter carrying Cuomo filled with fumes and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold their 5th Biennial Historical Society Conference tomorrow afternoon. The event will be held at the Society's offices at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
The Friends of the Rogers Center in Sherburne will be holding their Earth Fest Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. A number of activities are planned, more information is available at 674-4733 or FriendsofRogers.org.
The Tri Town Relay for Life will be held in Bainbridge Saturday, American Cancer Society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:
(HEATHER BREWSTER 5-5-17)
Last year's Relay for Life raised over $90,000 for American Cancer Society educational programs, research & to assist Cancer patients to their appointments.
The Village Of Sidney Will Be Accepting Appliances & Metal Today & Tomorrow at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue, between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM only. The Annual Drop Off is for Sidney residents only, a maximum of 8 tires per resident will be allowed. Appliances with Freon will be accepted, along with old cell phones, Computers, TV’s Copiers, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, and more.
The Chenango Arts Council will host their 5K Allegro Run for the Arts and Spring Craft Fair Saturday at their 27 West Main Street Norwich location. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-5- 17)
Race pre-registration is available on-line at www.chenangoarts.org. The day will conclude with the Chenango Arts Talent Showcase at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 7:00 PM with musical guests Jess Sheldon, Woodshed Prophets & Castle Creek.
The Jericho Arts Council announces that "Beatles For Sale" will perform at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery, Saturday night. More information is available at jerichoarts.com; Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882.
The 3rd Annual Spring Fest will be held Saturday, at the Copes Corners Park on State Route 51 in Gilbertville. Spokesman Scott Lueck told WCDO news that more activities were added this year:
(Lueck 5-5-17)
More information is available at 783-2204.
The Sidney Central School District held a Destructive Decisions Awareness Week to bring attention to positive decision-making, the Week wraps up today with a Mock DWI and Distracted Driving crash that will be staged at 12:30 today at the Transportation center, & will involve Law Enforcement, EMT's & other emergency response organizations.
Broadway in Binghamton announced that select orchestra seats will be available for $20 for Sunday’s performances of “RENT”, the $20 tickets are available for in-person Purchases at the Forum Theatre Box Office located Sunday only, 1 hour prior to the show. The $20 tickets are available for CASH ONLY purchases and are limited to two tickets per person and there are a total of 20 tickets available at this price! All remaining Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 2 performances will be held Sunday at 3:00 & 7:30 PM.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 juvenile residents from the Village of Smyrna Thursday for Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into an accidental shooting. The 2 unnamed juveniles were pointing rifles at each other in a reckless manner when the 16 year old’s gun discharged striking the 17 year old in the shoulder, the 17 year old was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and released with minor injuries. Both juveniles were issued appearance tickets for Village of Smyrna Court and were released to their parents.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office approved the purchase of a $12.5 million, used Sikorsky Helicopter that would be used to fly the governor around the state. The State Police will take delivery of the aircraft next month, DiNapoli initially rejected the proposal earlier this year, they reversed course and gave the State Police permission to pursue the deal, after a state helicopter carrying Cuomo filled with fumes and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold their 5th Biennial Historical Society Conference tomorrow afternoon. The event will be held at the Society's offices at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
The Friends of the Rogers Center in Sherburne will be holding their Earth Fest Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. A number of activities are planned, more information is available at 674-4733 or FriendsofRogers.org.
The Tri Town Relay for Life will be held in Bainbridge Saturday, American Cancer Society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:
(HEATHER BREWSTER 5-5-17)
Last year's Relay for Life raised over $90,000 for American Cancer Society educational programs, research & to assist Cancer patients to their appointments.
The Village Of Sidney Will Be Accepting Appliances & Metal Today & Tomorrow at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue, between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM only. The Annual Drop Off is for Sidney residents only, a maximum of 8 tires per resident will be allowed. Appliances with Freon will be accepted, along with old cell phones, Computers, TV’s Copiers, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, and more.
The Chenango Arts Council will host their 5K Allegro Run for the Arts and Spring Craft Fair Saturday at their 27 West Main Street Norwich location. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-5- 17)
Race pre-registration is available on-line at www.chenangoarts.org. The day will conclude with the Chenango Arts Talent Showcase at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 7:00 PM with musical guests Jess Sheldon, Woodshed Prophets & Castle Creek.
The Jericho Arts Council announces that "Beatles For Sale" will perform at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery, Saturday night. More information is available at jerichoarts.com; Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882.
The 3rd Annual Spring Fest will be held Saturday, at the Copes Corners Park on State Route 51 in Gilbertville. Spokesman Scott Lueck told WCDO news that more activities were added this year:
(Lueck 5-5-17)
More information is available at 783-2204.
The Sidney Central School District held a Destructive Decisions Awareness Week to bring attention to positive decision-making, the Week wraps up today with a Mock DWI and Distracted Driving crash that will be staged at 12:30 today at the Transportation center, & will involve Law Enforcement, EMT's & other emergency response organizations.
Broadway in Binghamton announced that select orchestra seats will be available for $20 for Sunday’s performances of “RENT”, the $20 tickets are available for in-person Purchases at the Forum Theatre Box Office located Sunday only, 1 hour prior to the show. The $20 tickets are available for CASH ONLY purchases and are limited to two tickets per person and there are a total of 20 tickets available at this price! All remaining Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 2 performances will be held Sunday at 3:00 & 7:30 PM.
ALECIA O'NEILLALLEGRO 5 K RUNAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYBAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL THEATERBEATLES FOR SALEBinghamtonBROADWAY IN BINGHAMTONCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTCITY OF NORWICH POLICECOPES CORNERS PARKDELAWARE HISTORICAL ASSIOCIATIONDelhiFORUM THEATERFRIENDS OF ROGERS CENTERGilbertsvilleGovernor CuomoHEATHER BREWSTERJERICHO ARTS COUNCILMARTIN W. KAPPEL THEATERNEWBURGHRENTSCOTT LUECKSherburneSidneySIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSmyrnaSPRING CRAFT FAIRSPRING FESTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLISTATE POLICESTEWART AIRPORTTRI TOWN RELAY FOR LIFEWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 5-6-16
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office investigated an April complaint of Identity Theft, which resulted in the loss of $3000 from the victim. Deputies have arrested 41 year old Loretta Parliman of Port Crane, for 1st degree Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument & Grand Larceny. Parliman was arraigned earlier this morning, future court action is pending.
Chenango County 911 Center received a call at Thursday at 7:48 PM from 305 Blanding Road in the Town of Sherburne, of an ATV accident involving a 14-year-old male. The Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Sherburne Fire Department, Norwich Fire Department and Cooperstown Medical Transport ambulances to find the ATV operator had been pinned face down under the overturned ATV, after apparently striking a piece of farm equipment & going over an embankment. The unidentified operator from Madison as taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Chenango Arts Council announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday. Chenango Arts Council Director Diane Batson Smith told WCDO News about the days May Day Events following the Race:
(Diane Batson Smith 5-6-16)
Registration for the race begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00 am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. More information about the May Day events can be found at ChenangoArts.org..
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $23 million in savings over a two-year period for farmers across the state as a result of the Agricultural Land Assessment Cap. First signed into law by the Governor in 2013, the cap prevents agricultural assessments from being increased by more than two percent per year. The previous cap was set at 10 percent. Regional Savings in the Southern Tier is about $2.1 million dollars.
Governor Cuomo today announced that over $10 million has been returned to more than 17,000 victims of wage theft during the first three months of 2016. This amount surpasses last year’s first quarter total of $9 million and places the state on track to exceed the $31.5 million in stolen wages recovered in 2015 – the highest ever. In the southern tier, over $74,000 was recovered for 149 workers.
A former Delaware County Sheriff sergeant was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday for attempting to murder. Theodore Tiska of Masonville was indicted for second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for attempting to intentionally cause the death of his wife on April 18 in the town of Masonville. Tiska is being held on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; He is scheduled to be arraigned in Delaware County Court on May 9th.
Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce with Awards presented at the Chamber's Annual Award Gala tonight at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber's Business of the Year. This year's New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney; The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event,
The first Fabulous Friday of the season is coming up today in Downtown Oneonta from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Music, arts & crafts and free Brooks Chicken BBQ and a beverage tasting are scheduled.
The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held this morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Main Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up event. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Today & tomorrow, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Today & Saturday AT The village GARAGE AT Sherman avenue. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
On Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Town of Hartwick will hold its annual Clean Sweep event. Please note the change in hours. Volunteers are needed to pick up roadside trash and to help at the Town Hall the day of the event. Any individual or group interested in volunteering at the Town Hall on the day of the event or in cleaning up a section of road should call 293-6654.
Chenango County 911 Center received a call at Thursday at 7:48 PM from 305 Blanding Road in the Town of Sherburne, of an ATV accident involving a 14-year-old male. The Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Sherburne Fire Department, Norwich Fire Department and Cooperstown Medical Transport ambulances to find the ATV operator had been pinned face down under the overturned ATV, after apparently striking a piece of farm equipment & going over an embankment. The unidentified operator from Madison as taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Chenango Arts Council announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday. Chenango Arts Council Director Diane Batson Smith told WCDO News about the days May Day Events following the Race:
(Diane Batson Smith 5-6-16)
Registration for the race begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00 am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. More information about the May Day events can be found at ChenangoArts.org..
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $23 million in savings over a two-year period for farmers across the state as a result of the Agricultural Land Assessment Cap. First signed into law by the Governor in 2013, the cap prevents agricultural assessments from being increased by more than two percent per year. The previous cap was set at 10 percent. Regional Savings in the Southern Tier is about $2.1 million dollars.
Governor Cuomo today announced that over $10 million has been returned to more than 17,000 victims of wage theft during the first three months of 2016. This amount surpasses last year’s first quarter total of $9 million and places the state on track to exceed the $31.5 million in stolen wages recovered in 2015 – the highest ever. In the southern tier, over $74,000 was recovered for 149 workers.
A former Delaware County Sheriff sergeant was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday for attempting to murder. Theodore Tiska of Masonville was indicted for second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for attempting to intentionally cause the death of his wife on April 18 in the town of Masonville. Tiska is being held on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; He is scheduled to be arraigned in Delaware County Court on May 9th.
Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce with Awards presented at the Chamber's Annual Award Gala tonight at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber's Business of the Year. This year's New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney; The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event,
The first Fabulous Friday of the season is coming up today in Downtown Oneonta from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Music, arts & crafts and free Brooks Chicken BBQ and a beverage tasting are scheduled.
The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held this morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Main Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up event. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Today & tomorrow, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Today & Saturday AT The village GARAGE AT Sherman avenue. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
On Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Town of Hartwick will hold its annual Clean Sweep event. Please note the change in hours. Volunteers are needed to pick up roadside trash and to help at the Town Hall the day of the event. Any individual or group interested in volunteering at the Town Hall on the day of the event or in cleaning up a section of road should call 293-6654.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-4-16
Governor Cuomo today announced that The State has revised its Domestic Incident Report, which will allow law enforcement to collect more detailed information to enhance investigations, improve officer safety and connect domestic violence victims with support services. Police officers are required by law to complete the report whenever they respond to a domestic incident call, on average, officers statewide complete an estimated 400,000 Domestic Incident Reports every year.
with the parade of top level State Leaders heading for jail, Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that his fellow lawmakers talk a big game about ethics reforms, but nothing has been done:
(Lopez 5-4-16)
Other top lawmakers beside Silver & Skelos that have been charged with corruption related crimes include former State Senate Leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada & Hiram Monserratte, & former Governor Elito Spitzer resigned due to a prostitution scandal, and a top level aide to Governor Cuomo is being investigated.
29 organizations in the region received grants totaling $180,664 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and special funds, in the spring 2016 competitive grant cycle. Community Fund Grants went to Chenango County United Way, Oneonta World of Learning, Morris Central Schools, Rural Health Network, Catskill Development Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The United Way of Delaware/Otsego, Village of Oxford Police Department. More information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Another free rabies clinic will be held in Oneonta today. The clinic for dogs cats & ferrets will be held at Neahwa Park from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature the No BS! Brass Band on Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Council Spokesperson Alecia O'Neill said that the band has gained international acclaim quickly, since they were booked a year ago:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-4-16)
Also on Saturday is the Allegro 5KRun & the day-long May Day Community Celebration with artists, craft and food vendors, and activities, WCDO Will be broadcasting live Saturday morning, more information can be accessed at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison, in a Manhattan federal courtroom Tuesday. Silver was convicted last year on corruption charges for collecting about 5 million dollars in kickbacks during his 21 years as Assembly Speaker.
Former state Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton died Tuesday, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Libous was 63. Funeral services will be announced shortly.
The State Senate passed legislation renaming a portion of State Route 357 in Delaware County in honor of United States Marine Corporal Nicholas Uzenski. The bill sponsored by Senator Jim Seward pays tribute to the Uzenski, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 when his unit was ambushed during a reconnaissance mission. The bill designates the portion of Route 357 from the intersection with State Route 28 in the town Franklin to the Franklin-Sidney town line, The Town of Franklin requested the special highway designation. Companion legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly.
The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council will hold a meeting this morning at 10:30-12:30 at the Sidney Memorial Library. There will be fun activities for children at 10:30 provided by our local Occupational and Physical Therapists. During the discussion portion of the LEICC meeting we will review steps of transition from Early Intervention to Preschool.
with the parade of top level State Leaders heading for jail, Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that his fellow lawmakers talk a big game about ethics reforms, but nothing has been done:
(Lopez 5-4-16)
Other top lawmakers beside Silver & Skelos that have been charged with corruption related crimes include former State Senate Leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada & Hiram Monserratte, & former Governor Elito Spitzer resigned due to a prostitution scandal, and a top level aide to Governor Cuomo is being investigated.
29 organizations in the region received grants totaling $180,664 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and special funds, in the spring 2016 competitive grant cycle. Community Fund Grants went to Chenango County United Way, Oneonta World of Learning, Morris Central Schools, Rural Health Network, Catskill Development Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, The United Way of Delaware/Otsego, Village of Oxford Police Department. More information is available at donorswhocare.org.
Another free rabies clinic will be held in Oneonta today. The clinic for dogs cats & ferrets will be held at Neahwa Park from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature the No BS! Brass Band on Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Council Spokesperson Alecia O'Neill said that the band has gained international acclaim quickly, since they were booked a year ago:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-4-16)
Also on Saturday is the Allegro 5KRun & the day-long May Day Community Celebration with artists, craft and food vendors, and activities, WCDO Will be broadcasting live Saturday morning, more information can be accessed at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison, in a Manhattan federal courtroom Tuesday. Silver was convicted last year on corruption charges for collecting about 5 million dollars in kickbacks during his 21 years as Assembly Speaker.
Former state Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton died Tuesday, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Libous was 63. Funeral services will be announced shortly.
The State Senate passed legislation renaming a portion of State Route 357 in Delaware County in honor of United States Marine Corporal Nicholas Uzenski. The bill sponsored by Senator Jim Seward pays tribute to the Uzenski, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 when his unit was ambushed during a reconnaissance mission. The bill designates the portion of Route 357 from the intersection with State Route 28 in the town Franklin to the Franklin-Sidney town line, The Town of Franklin requested the special highway designation. Companion legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly.
The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council will hold a meeting this morning at 10:30-12:30 at the Sidney Memorial Library. There will be fun activities for children at 10:30 provided by our local Occupational and Physical Therapists. During the discussion portion of the LEICC meeting we will review steps of transition from Early Intervention to Preschool.
ALECIA O'NEILLALLEGRO 5K RUNASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHCATSKILL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHENANGO COUNTY UNITED WAYCommunity Foundation for South Central New YorkCORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONDEAN SKELOSEliot SpitzerFRANKLINGovernor CuomoHIRAM MONSERATTELocal Early Intervention Coordinating CouncilMARTIN W. KAPPEL THEATERMORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOLNew YorkNO BS BRASS BANDNYONEONTA WORLD OF LEARNINGOXFORD POLICE DEPARTMENTPEDRO ESPADA JR.RURAL HEALTH NETWORKSHELDON SILVERState senator Jim SewardTOM LIBOUSUnited States Marine Corporal Nicholas UzenskiUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE & OTSEGO COUNTIESWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-26-16
State Police arrested 34 year old Corey Maraglio of Oneonta, for criminal mischief, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, after he jumped into the passenger seat of a state troopers vehicle at a gas station, He appeared to be in a drug induced state and refused to get out of the patrol vehicle. Maraglio did get out, the trooper handcuffed him, placed him in the front seat, and Maraglio became aggressive and struck his head twice on the patrol vehicle computer screen breaking it. Additional troopers responded, Maraglio was transported to Fox Hospital, he had no injuries, he was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $3,000 cash bail or $6,000 property bond, pending future court action
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office & Walton Village Police Department, arrested 36 year old Wayne Hancarik of Walton Monday on felony drug charges following a “buy-bust” operation at Austin Lincoln Park and the execution of a search warrant at a Mead Street residence. Officers obtained a search warrant from the Delaware County Court following their investigation of a recent, non-fatal drug overdose associated with heroin being sold from 28 Mead Street. At the time of his arrest Hancarik was found to be in possession of heroin and Suboxone, he has been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, among other charges. Hancarik is expected to face additional charges at a later time; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending further court action.
The Sidney Center Improvement group is holding a "Lucky Day " Auction this Sunday May 1st at the Sidney center Fire Department. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 4-26-16)
The Sidney center Fire department will also be holding their annual spring chicken barbecue Sunday, more information is available at scigny.org or at the Sidney center Improvement Group facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7th, spokesperson Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alicia O’Neill 4-26-16)
Registration on May 7th begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced a major agreement with 7 health insurance companies to revise their coverage policies for chronic Hepatitis C treatment. The agreement means that nearly all commercial health insurance plans in New York State will cover treatment for chronic Hepatitis C without requiring members to develop advanced stages of the disease with liver scarring, and will not deny coverage because the member uses alcohol or drugs, or because the authorizing physician is not a specialist.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad announced that the Rose Avenue crossing in Oneonta would be closed today for maintenance. Crews are scheduled to perform routine tie & surfacing work, and the road will be closed at the crossing only. More information is available at 304-964-0863 or 304-993-8293.
NBT Bancorp announced reported net income from the 1st quarter of this year at 18.9 million dollars, up from 18.2 from the 1st quarter of last year.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office & Walton Village Police Department, arrested 36 year old Wayne Hancarik of Walton Monday on felony drug charges following a “buy-bust” operation at Austin Lincoln Park and the execution of a search warrant at a Mead Street residence. Officers obtained a search warrant from the Delaware County Court following their investigation of a recent, non-fatal drug overdose associated with heroin being sold from 28 Mead Street. At the time of his arrest Hancarik was found to be in possession of heroin and Suboxone, he has been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, among other charges. Hancarik is expected to face additional charges at a later time; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending further court action.
The Sidney Center Improvement group is holding a "Lucky Day " Auction this Sunday May 1st at the Sidney center Fire Department. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 4-26-16)
The Sidney center Fire department will also be holding their annual spring chicken barbecue Sunday, more information is available at scigny.org or at the Sidney center Improvement Group facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7th, spokesperson Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alicia O’Neill 4-26-16)
Registration on May 7th begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced a major agreement with 7 health insurance companies to revise their coverage policies for chronic Hepatitis C treatment. The agreement means that nearly all commercial health insurance plans in New York State will cover treatment for chronic Hepatitis C without requiring members to develop advanced stages of the disease with liver scarring, and will not deny coverage because the member uses alcohol or drugs, or because the authorizing physician is not a specialist.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad announced that the Rose Avenue crossing in Oneonta would be closed today for maintenance. Crews are scheduled to perform routine tie & surfacing work, and the road will be closed at the crossing only. More information is available at 304-964-0863 or 304-993-8293.
NBT Bancorp announced reported net income from the 1st quarter of this year at 18.9 million dollars, up from 18.2 from the 1st quarter of last year.
WCDO News — Friday 4-22-16
The "Help Tom Help Others" fundraiser will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta starting at 2:00 PM Saturday, to help Tom Quiter of Mount Upton fulfill his dream of getting a van in order to get out & help others with various disabilities. Tom suffers from Brittle Bone disease & is wheel chair bound, & the Catskill Center for independence, Foothills have teamed up to put on a benefit dinner & show featuring comedians & bands. Perry Goodrich is a family friend & auctioneer helping out with the effort:
(Perry Goodrich 4-22-16)
Tickets for the event purchased at Foothills Box Office, at the Green Toad Bookstore or Music Square in Oneonta or the Tasty Treat in Sidney, or they can be accessed through BrownPaperTickets.com, where there is a link the HelpTomHelpOthers.bpt.me website
The 11th Annual OH-Fest, a sponsored by Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta is Saturday, with a carnival on Main Street from 1;00 to 5:00 PM, featuring games, bands, street performers, inflatable rides, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and more. At Neahwa Park, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a free rap concert.
More than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY this weekend. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments; volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, & allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org. OR AT WCDORADIO.COM.
Chenango Health Network’s Every Woman Counts in Chenango County Campaign is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Craft Fair with over 15 vendors Sunday at the River Club in Afton from 11:00 to 4:00 PM. The Lourdes “Mission in Motion” mobile mammography van will be on site providing mammograms for insured and uninsured women. Appointments are requested at 798-5723.
Tri-Town Theatre will feature their production of The Odd Couple directed by Tri Town Theatre's founder Jack Deuel. Performances are at the Sidney high school auditorium tonight & Saturday Night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for regular admission. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Houndstooth Bakery and Boutique in Sidney.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Registration begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
The Broome County Sheriff's department is asking the public to help find a Town of Chenango woman with health issues, who disappeared 2 weeks ago today. 37-year-old Brenda Halpin suffers from Huntington's disease which is a debilitating disease that affects her ability to walk, she was last seen on April 8th in her home in Chenango Bridge, Anyone with information is urged to call the Broome County Sheriff's Office at 778-1911.
The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held on may 6th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Min Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
The Bainbridge Guilford school district is currently enrolling kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year, and screenings will take place on May 16th & 17th. Guilford Elementary School Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-22-16)
Children turning 5 years old prior to December first can register for Kindergarten, more information is available at 895-6700.
Governor Cuomo today invited New Yorkers to sign up to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the fifth annual “I Love My Park Day” to be held on May 7, 2016 at 110 parks and historic sites across the state. Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.
(Perry Goodrich 4-22-16)
Tickets for the event purchased at Foothills Box Office, at the Green Toad Bookstore or Music Square in Oneonta or the Tasty Treat in Sidney, or they can be accessed through BrownPaperTickets.com, where there is a link the HelpTomHelpOthers.bpt.me website
The 11th Annual OH-Fest, a sponsored by Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta is Saturday, with a carnival on Main Street from 1;00 to 5:00 PM, featuring games, bands, street performers, inflatable rides, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and more. At Neahwa Park, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a free rap concert.
More than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY this weekend. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments; volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, & allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org. OR AT WCDORADIO.COM.
Chenango Health Network’s Every Woman Counts in Chenango County Campaign is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Craft Fair with over 15 vendors Sunday at the River Club in Afton from 11:00 to 4:00 PM. The Lourdes “Mission in Motion” mobile mammography van will be on site providing mammograms for insured and uninsured women. Appointments are requested at 798-5723.
Tri-Town Theatre will feature their production of The Odd Couple directed by Tri Town Theatre's founder Jack Deuel. Performances are at the Sidney high school auditorium tonight & Saturday Night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for regular admission. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Houndstooth Bakery and Boutique in Sidney.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Registration begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
The Broome County Sheriff's department is asking the public to help find a Town of Chenango woman with health issues, who disappeared 2 weeks ago today. 37-year-old Brenda Halpin suffers from Huntington's disease which is a debilitating disease that affects her ability to walk, she was last seen on April 8th in her home in Chenango Bridge, Anyone with information is urged to call the Broome County Sheriff's Office at 778-1911.
The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held on may 6th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Min Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
The Bainbridge Guilford school district is currently enrolling kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year, and screenings will take place on May 16th & 17th. Guilford Elementary School Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-22-16)
Children turning 5 years old prior to December first can register for Kindergarten, more information is available at 895-6700.
Governor Cuomo today invited New Yorkers to sign up to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the fifth annual “I Love My Park Day” to be held on May 7, 2016 at 110 parks and historic sites across the state. Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-2-14
State Senator Jim Seward announced that he would be hosting a free heroin/opioid overdose prevention training class in Oneonta next week. Seward will be partnering with Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, & Otsego County Addiction Recovery Services to conduct a free training class that meets State Department of Health requirements. Participants will receive a certificate of completion & a resuscitation kit that includes Narcan. The class will take place on Wednesday, May 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Pre-registration is available at senatorjimseward.com or 432-5524.
41% of New York residents would move elsewhere if given the chance, according to a new Gallup Poll that measured resident’s interest in moving out of the state. The poll was conducted in all 50 states from June to December 2013, almost 1/3rd said that their reason form moving was for work or business reasons, other reasons were for rejoining family, better weather, improved location & a better quality of life.
The New York state board of regents approved cheerleading to become a competitive sport. The regent voted unanimously this week, New York will join 34 other states and Washington DC to include cheerleading as sport. Starting in the 2014 2015 winter sports season, cheer teams will have to follow a set of coaching & safety standards for the 1st time.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 39 year old Thomas Carman of Sidney Center on 1 count each of criminal mischief, menacing and unlawful imprisonment. Carman was arrested following an investigation into a domestic dispute, he was arraigned in Town of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5000 cash bail pending court action on May 5th.
State Police confirmed that a body was recovered from the Chenango River this afternoon. The body was found near the Chenango Commons Golf Course and exit 12A of I-88 at around Noon today. State Police will release more information as the investigation continues.
In an effort to safeguard against future flooding events in the Catskills, Congressman Chris Gibson is calling on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to make adjustments to the water levels in the city’s Upstate reservoCHirs. Congressman Gibson sent a letter (attached) May 1 to DEP Commissioner Emily Lloyd detailing his concerns that DEP reservoir levels are at certain times of the year too high, increasing the threat of flooding during severe storms like Hurricane Irene. Gibson also asked the agency to consider downstream flood mitigation as a factor when making operational decisions affecting reservoirs.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Department arrested 24-year-old Matthew McDermott of Ithaca on an active arrest warrant for unlawful possession of Marijuana and Promoting Prison Contraband. McDermott was arrested for allegedly attempting to bring marijuana into the Chenango County jail, he was arraigned in town of Norwich court & was remanded to the county jail on bail pending future court action.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold their fundraising “Allegro Run For The Arts" tomorrow in Norwich. The race will began at the council’s location at 27 West Main Street at 9:00 AM, registrations will be allowed between 8:00 & 8:45 AM tomorrow for those who did not register online for the 5K race.
41% of New York residents would move elsewhere if given the chance, according to a new Gallup Poll that measured resident’s interest in moving out of the state. The poll was conducted in all 50 states from June to December 2013, almost 1/3rd said that their reason form moving was for work or business reasons, other reasons were for rejoining family, better weather, improved location & a better quality of life.
The New York state board of regents approved cheerleading to become a competitive sport. The regent voted unanimously this week, New York will join 34 other states and Washington DC to include cheerleading as sport. Starting in the 2014 2015 winter sports season, cheer teams will have to follow a set of coaching & safety standards for the 1st time.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 39 year old Thomas Carman of Sidney Center on 1 count each of criminal mischief, menacing and unlawful imprisonment. Carman was arrested following an investigation into a domestic dispute, he was arraigned in Town of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5000 cash bail pending court action on May 5th.
State Police confirmed that a body was recovered from the Chenango River this afternoon. The body was found near the Chenango Commons Golf Course and exit 12A of I-88 at around Noon today. State Police will release more information as the investigation continues.
In an effort to safeguard against future flooding events in the Catskills, Congressman Chris Gibson is calling on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to make adjustments to the water levels in the city’s Upstate reservoCHirs. Congressman Gibson sent a letter (attached) May 1 to DEP Commissioner Emily Lloyd detailing his concerns that DEP reservoir levels are at certain times of the year too high, increasing the threat of flooding during severe storms like Hurricane Irene. Gibson also asked the agency to consider downstream flood mitigation as a factor when making operational decisions affecting reservoirs.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Department arrested 24-year-old Matthew McDermott of Ithaca on an active arrest warrant for unlawful possession of Marijuana and Promoting Prison Contraband. McDermott was arrested for allegedly attempting to bring marijuana into the Chenango County jail, he was arraigned in town of Norwich court & was remanded to the county jail on bail pending future court action.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold their fundraising “Allegro Run For The Arts" tomorrow in Norwich. The race will began at the council’s location at 27 West Main Street at 9:00 AM, registrations will be allowed between 8:00 & 8:45 AM tomorrow for those who did not register online for the 5K race.
WCDO News — Friday 5-3-13
The Appellate Division, Third Department has rejected an appeal from Anthony Pacherille Jr. of Cooperstown, of the 11-year prison term in Otsego county court for a 2010 shooting in Cooperstown. The ruling stated that there was no bias against Pacherille by Otsego county judge Brian Burns in his sentencing of Pacherille, for the racially motivated shooting of Wesley Lippitt. Pacherille pleading guilty to 2nd degree attempted murder for that shooting.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday; they arrested 5 people on a variety of drug & grand larceny charges. Arrested were Joseph Fuzi, Pamela Sarday, Matthew Ford, Matthew Bowman and Megan Walsh, police seized crack-cocaine, digital scales, hypodermic needles and a dagger. Bowman and Walsh were released on an appearance ticket for Binghamton Court, Fuzi and Sarday were arraigned & were remanded to the Broome County jail, Ford was arraigned in City of Binghamton Court and released, all face court action at a later date.
State Troopers arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thomas of Mount Morris, for Felony Aggravated DWI. Troopers accuse Thomas of driving while intoxicated with a child less then 16 years of age in the vehicle, the arrest followed an investigation into an accident on State Route 23 in the Town of Davenport. Thomas was issued tickets and is scheduled to reappear before the Town of Davenport Court on May 28th.
Hartwick College announced that they will host an Open House program on Saturday geared toward current high school juniors who are interested in becoming part of Hartwick's Class of 2018. The Open House will provide opportunities to learn more about Hartwick's campus, academic (http://www.hartwick.edu/academics) and extracurricular offerings, to meet with Hartwick staff, tour the campus and learn about the 3 year degree program instituted a couple of years ago. Those who wish to sign up can do so at hartwick.edu
The Chenango Arts Council will hold their annual 5K fundraising run, “The Allegro Run for the Arts” Saturday. The race begins at the Council of the Arts, 27 West Main Street, Norwich at 9:00 AM, Race day registrations will be accepted from 8 until 8:45 a.m. Entry fees race are $15 up until race day and $20 the day of the race. Students will pay $10 both pre registration and day of the race. Registration forms are available for download at the Council’s website at www.chenangoarts.org (http://www.chenangoarts.org/).
State Troopers arrested 37-year-old George Burts of Binghamton, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Impersonation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Operating Without a License and Falsifying Business Records. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Kirkwood, Burts was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
The Woodsmen's Festival at Hanford Mills Museum will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm. The Museum staff will give tours and demonstrations, Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, more information is available at www.hanfordmills.org OR by calling 278-5744.
Good seats are still available for both performances Sunday of the musical “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 5-3-13)
Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and BroadwayBinghamton.com for the 3:30 & 7:70 shows at the Forum Theatre in downtown Binghamton.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday; they arrested 5 people on a variety of drug & grand larceny charges. Arrested were Joseph Fuzi, Pamela Sarday, Matthew Ford, Matthew Bowman and Megan Walsh, police seized crack-cocaine, digital scales, hypodermic needles and a dagger. Bowman and Walsh were released on an appearance ticket for Binghamton Court, Fuzi and Sarday were arraigned & were remanded to the Broome County jail, Ford was arraigned in City of Binghamton Court and released, all face court action at a later date.
State Troopers arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thomas of Mount Morris, for Felony Aggravated DWI. Troopers accuse Thomas of driving while intoxicated with a child less then 16 years of age in the vehicle, the arrest followed an investigation into an accident on State Route 23 in the Town of Davenport. Thomas was issued tickets and is scheduled to reappear before the Town of Davenport Court on May 28th.
Hartwick College announced that they will host an Open House program on Saturday geared toward current high school juniors who are interested in becoming part of Hartwick's Class of 2018. The Open House will provide opportunities to learn more about Hartwick's campus, academic (http://www.hartwick.edu/academics) and extracurricular offerings, to meet with Hartwick staff, tour the campus and learn about the 3 year degree program instituted a couple of years ago. Those who wish to sign up can do so at hartwick.edu
The Chenango Arts Council will hold their annual 5K fundraising run, “The Allegro Run for the Arts” Saturday. The race begins at the Council of the Arts, 27 West Main Street, Norwich at 9:00 AM, Race day registrations will be accepted from 8 until 8:45 a.m. Entry fees race are $15 up until race day and $20 the day of the race. Students will pay $10 both pre registration and day of the race. Registration forms are available for download at the Council’s website at www.chenangoarts.org (http://www.chenangoarts.org/).
State Troopers arrested 37-year-old George Burts of Binghamton, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Impersonation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Operating Without a License and Falsifying Business Records. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Kirkwood, Burts was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
The Woodsmen's Festival at Hanford Mills Museum will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 pm. The Museum staff will give tours and demonstrations, Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, more information is available at www.hanfordmills.org OR by calling 278-5744.
Good seats are still available for both performances Sunday of the musical “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 5-3-13)
Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and BroadwayBinghamton.com for the 3:30 & 7:70 shows at the Forum Theatre in downtown Binghamton.
ALLEGRO RUN FOR THE ARTSANTHONY PACHERILLEBinghamtonBroome County Special Investigations Unit Task ForceCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCooperstownEAST MEREDITHGEORGE BURTSGREGORY THOMASHANFORD MUSEUMHartwick CollegeJOSEPH FUZIMATTHEW BOWMANMatthew FordMatthew LambergMOUNT MORRISNew YorkNYPAMELA SARDAYTINA NILESWCDOWESLEY LIPPITT