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WCDO News — Wednesday 7-30-14
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-30-14
A Fenton man has been arrested on charges of promoting child pornography. 75-year-old Ray Parkes was charged following an investigation by the state police computer crime Unit. Investigators served a search warrant at Parkes residence in the town of Fenton, he was charged with 3 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child & 1 count of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Parkes was arraigned in Town of Fenton court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $5000 bail pending future court action.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office Detective Division has arrested 23-year-old Donald Wilson of Binghamton, 20-year-old James Shaffer of Binghamton and 18-year-old Ryan Bartram of Owego. They are accused of drilling gas tanks at a car dealership on Front Street in the Town of Chenango and stealing gas. Eight vehicles had the tanks drilled causing over $4000 in damage. Shaffer, Wilson and Bartram were arraigned in Town of Chenango Court and released pending further court action.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Paul Clark Jr. of Charlotteville, on charges of Aggravated vehicular homicide, Vehicular manslaughter, Vehicular assault, Criminally negligent homicide, DWAI, reckless driving, & several misdemeanors & traffic infractions. Officers accuse Clark of driving while on drugs & driving too fast when he crashed a 2000 Saturn into a parked FedEx truck in South Worcester 2 months ago. Police said that there were 2 other people in Clark’s car, Devon McMahon died and Maureen Clark was injured. Clark surrendered at the sheriff’s office, he was arraigned & and posted $10,000 bail, he faces court action September 2.
The City of Oneonta Police Department has received multiple reports of a scam circulating the area. A person calls and claims to be a representative of NYSEG and requests a credit card payment be made to satisfy a past due account. If you receive such a call police advise you call NYSEG directly using the numbers listed on your billing statement. Do not give out personal information over the phone to persons whom you cannot positively identify.
Members of Governor Cuomo's administration met with advocates for medical marijuana as some lawmakers called on him to speed up the state's issuance of the drug. Deputy Secretary for Health Courtney Burke and Howard Zucker, acting commission of the state Department of Health, were among those who met with the governor, they are urging Cuomo to consider ways to get the drug to terminally ill patients more quickly. Under the law, the Department of Health has 18 months to get the medical-marijuana system up and running. The law allows the drug in non-smokeable form for patients who suffer from serious diseases or conditions -- including HIV and epilepsy -- and gives authority to the Department of Health to regulate it.
New York should refund $200 million in federal Medicaid overpayments, according to federal health officials. The total is derived from several audits of different parts of the Medicaid program. The State Health Department will appeal the decision. Federal auditors came up with the number as a result of several audits of state-operated facilities, home health care services, day treatment centers for people with mental illness, billing for orthodontic and dental services, and treatment of people with traumatic brain injuries. The federal government pays half the cost of Medicaid health services for the poor in New York.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a motorist acting strangely in the parking lot of the Sonic restaurant at 1103 Upper Front St., in the Town of Chenango last night. Upon arrival, police located 50-year-old Mary Jones of Binghamton, Field Sobriety tests were conducted and Jones was arrested for DWI with a BAC of 0.14%. Following her arrest, she was also found to possess a small amount of marihuana. She was released with tickets to appear in Town of Chenango court at a later date.
The Delaware County Office for the Aging is giving farmers market coupons to county residents 60 years of age or older. The coupons cover $20 worth of fruits and vegetables from participating vendors. Seniors must meet income eligibility guidelines. Eligible seniors may pick up coupons at the Office for the Aging, 6 Court Street, Delhi from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The deadline for coupon booklet distribution is Sept. 30, but coupons may be used through Nov. 30th. For more information call 746-6333.
The 2014 Rock In the Park concert tickets are available at several locations, for the August 17th show in Bainbridge. Organizer Jason Hall comments:
(Jason Hall 7-30-14)
The concert will be at General Clinton Park, featuring local favorites Woodshed Prophets, American idol contestant Kaitlyn Jackson, as well as national country music acts Chris Janson and Headliner Daryl Singletary.
A Fenton man has been arrested on charges of promoting child pornography. 75-year-old Ray Parkes was charged following an investigation by the state police computer crime Unit. Investigators served a search warrant at Parkes residence in the town of Fenton, he was charged with 3 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child & 1 count of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Parkes was arraigned in Town of Fenton court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $5000 bail pending future court action.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office Detective Division has arrested 23-year-old Donald Wilson of Binghamton, 20-year-old James Shaffer of Binghamton and 18-year-old Ryan Bartram of Owego. They are accused of drilling gas tanks at a car dealership on Front Street in the Town of Chenango and stealing gas. Eight vehicles had the tanks drilled causing over $4000 in damage. Shaffer, Wilson and Bartram were arraigned in Town of Chenango Court and released pending further court action.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Paul Clark Jr. of Charlotteville, on charges of Aggravated vehicular homicide, Vehicular manslaughter, Vehicular assault, Criminally negligent homicide, DWAI, reckless driving, & several misdemeanors & traffic infractions. Officers accuse Clark of driving while on drugs & driving too fast when he crashed a 2000 Saturn into a parked FedEx truck in South Worcester 2 months ago. Police said that there were 2 other people in Clark’s car, Devon McMahon died and Maureen Clark was injured. Clark surrendered at the sheriff’s office, he was arraigned & and posted $10,000 bail, he faces court action September 2.
The City of Oneonta Police Department has received multiple reports of a scam circulating the area. A person calls and claims to be a representative of NYSEG and requests a credit card payment be made to satisfy a past due account. If you receive such a call police advise you call NYSEG directly using the numbers listed on your billing statement. Do not give out personal information over the phone to persons whom you cannot positively identify.
Members of Governor Cuomo's administration met with advocates for medical marijuana as some lawmakers called on him to speed up the state's issuance of the drug. Deputy Secretary for Health Courtney Burke and Howard Zucker, acting commission of the state Department of Health, were among those who met with the governor, they are urging Cuomo to consider ways to get the drug to terminally ill patients more quickly. Under the law, the Department of Health has 18 months to get the medical-marijuana system up and running. The law allows the drug in non-smokeable form for patients who suffer from serious diseases or conditions -- including HIV and epilepsy -- and gives authority to the Department of Health to regulate it.
New York should refund $200 million in federal Medicaid overpayments, according to federal health officials. The total is derived from several audits of different parts of the Medicaid program. The State Health Department will appeal the decision. Federal auditors came up with the number as a result of several audits of state-operated facilities, home health care services, day treatment centers for people with mental illness, billing for orthodontic and dental services, and treatment of people with traumatic brain injuries. The federal government pays half the cost of Medicaid health services for the poor in New York.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a motorist acting strangely in the parking lot of the Sonic restaurant at 1103 Upper Front St., in the Town of Chenango last night. Upon arrival, police located 50-year-old Mary Jones of Binghamton, Field Sobriety tests were conducted and Jones was arrested for DWI with a BAC of 0.14%. Following her arrest, she was also found to possess a small amount of marihuana. She was released with tickets to appear in Town of Chenango court at a later date.
The Delaware County Office for the Aging is giving farmers market coupons to county residents 60 years of age or older. The coupons cover $20 worth of fruits and vegetables from participating vendors. Seniors must meet income eligibility guidelines. Eligible seniors may pick up coupons at the Office for the Aging, 6 Court Street, Delhi from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The deadline for coupon booklet distribution is Sept. 30, but coupons may be used through Nov. 30th. For more information call 746-6333.
The 2014 Rock In the Park concert tickets are available at several locations, for the August 17th show in Bainbridge. Organizer Jason Hall comments:
(Jason Hall 7-30-14)
The concert will be at General Clinton Park, featuring local favorites Woodshed Prophets, American idol contestant Kaitlyn Jackson, as well as national country music acts Chris Janson and Headliner Daryl Singletary.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 6-24-14
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bates Road in Harpursville around 5:30 PM on June 18th for a report of motorcycle accident. 15-year-old Kayla Hartwell of Harpursville was riding a dirt bike when her clothing became entangled in the rear chain and sprocket of the dirt bike. Hartwell was located by family in cardiac arrest and transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where she was pronounced dead.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced his office completed an audit of Otsego County. DiNapoli’s report stated that the Otsego County treasurer could not determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency funds totaling more than $75,000 as of last October. The county’s failure to identify and disburse these funds in a timely manner has resulted in its inability to use these moneys, which could otherwise help fund current or future operations.
Governor Cuomo announced that Fitch Ratings' system upgraded of New York's credit rating to AA+ with a stable outlook, the best rating that Fitch has ever given New York. This action follows the upgrade on Monday from Moody's Investor Services and, represents New York's best credit ratings since 1972. The announcement follows a 4-year track record of on time budgets, spending reductions, reducing government workforce & job growth through the regional economic development program.
Veterans confused about benefits & services can visit the Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office today & tomorrow in Oneonta. The mobile office will be located at DAV Chapter 200 at 279 Chestnut Street in Oneonta today & tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families, more information is available at 518 626-5690.
The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tonight at the Broome County Arena. Finalists from this season's American Idol will be performing at tonight’s show.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced his office completed an audit of Otsego County. DiNapoli’s report stated that the Otsego County treasurer could not determine the source or purpose of moneys held in several trust and agency funds totaling more than $75,000 as of last October. The county’s failure to identify and disburse these funds in a timely manner has resulted in its inability to use these moneys, which could otherwise help fund current or future operations.
Governor Cuomo announced that Fitch Ratings' system upgraded of New York's credit rating to AA+ with a stable outlook, the best rating that Fitch has ever given New York. This action follows the upgrade on Monday from Moody's Investor Services and, represents New York's best credit ratings since 1972. The announcement follows a 4-year track record of on time budgets, spending reductions, reducing government workforce & job growth through the regional economic development program.
Veterans confused about benefits & services can visit the Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office today & tomorrow in Oneonta. The mobile office will be located at DAV Chapter 200 at 279 Chestnut Street in Oneonta today & tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families, more information is available at 518 626-5690.
The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tonight at the Broome County Arena. Finalists from this season's American Idol will be performing at tonight’s show.
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-17-14
Governor Cuomo wrote to President Obama to request a federal major disaster declaration for several counties, including Delaware & Otsego counties, after recent severe storms and flooding caused serious damage and destruction on May 12th. The storm affected 11 counties, with more than 6,500 homes and businesses were without power and over 130 families with significant property damage. Governor Cuomo declared a State Disaster Emergency on May 14th and local States of Emergency were declared in several locations, including the Town of Sanford.
Governor Cuomo & State Leaders reacted favorably to New York’s credit rating being upgraded to Aa1 with stable outlook by Moody's, the highest rating since 1964. In its report, Moody’s points to New York’s sustained improvements in fiscal governance, the strength of the recent economic recovery, improved reserves, and holding spending growth below 2% for the 4th consecutive year. More information is available at Moodys.com.
9 of the top 10 finalists from this year’s season of American Idol will be visiting NYSEG Stadium for the Binghamton Mets game on tonight. Fans can interact with the group at a pre-game meet & greet from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at NYSEG stadium, the singers will throw out the first pitch prior to the game and sing the National Anthem as a group. The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tuesday, June 24 at the Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
Governor Cuomo & State Leaders reacted favorably to New York’s credit rating being upgraded to Aa1 with stable outlook by Moody's, the highest rating since 1964. In its report, Moody’s points to New York’s sustained improvements in fiscal governance, the strength of the recent economic recovery, improved reserves, and holding spending growth below 2% for the 4th consecutive year. More information is available at Moodys.com.
9 of the top 10 finalists from this year’s season of American Idol will be visiting NYSEG Stadium for the Binghamton Mets game on tonight. Fans can interact with the group at a pre-game meet & greet from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at NYSEG stadium, the singers will throw out the first pitch prior to the game and sing the National Anthem as a group. The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tuesday, June 24 at the Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-11-14
Governor Cuomo today announced a statewide initiative to combat the rise of heroin use, which includes the addition of 100 investigators to the State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team. The State will make supplies of the heroin antidote “Naloxone” available to all first responder units in the State; Cuomo also announced a targeted awareness campaign that will take place on all on all public college and university campuses.
State Police from Oneonta arrested 19-year-old Matthew Hill Jr. of Oneonta for 3rd degree Assault. Troopers responded to a report of a dispute at a residence on Orchard Street in Oneonta, where Hill is accused of injuring the victim. Hill was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on June 17th.
9 of the top 10 finalists from this year’s season of American Idol will be visiting NYSEG Stadium for the Binghamton Mets game on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:35 PM. Fans can interact with the group at a pre-game meet & greet from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at the stadium. The singing stars will throw out the first pitch prior to the game and sing the National Anthem as a group. The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tuesday, June 24 in the Southern Tier at the Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
Chobani is laying off production workers while adding positions at its headquarters in New York City as part of a company-wide restructuring. Chobani is eliminating fewer than 100 jobs, mostly production workers, at its South Edmeston plant. Meanwhile, more than 100 new jobs are being added at the company headquarters in Norwich, and at its sales and marketing hub in New York City. Chobani officials declined to disclose the exact number of people who are losing their jobs or its total number of remaining employees. Chobani also established a business service center at its Norwich headquarters, to provide better support and service to its operations
This year’s state budget saw changes to the Estate Tax that was blamed with preventing family farms from being passed down form generation to generation. New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton explains:
(Dean Norton 6-11-14)
Previous estate tax laws and inflationary increases in the value of land, often appraised farm land at millions dollars in value, making it almost impossible to the next generation to pay millions in estate taxes to keep the same operation going, resulting in the loss of farmland permanently.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher will head a national group of college leaders that will promote the Common Core standards across the country. She said the tougher testing is needed to prepare students for college, but this year, State leaders made modifications to the program following widespread complaints from educators, parents and students. More than 200 college and university leaders from 33 states will form the “Higher Ed for Higher Standards.” (http://higheredforhigherstandards.org/) Promotion.
The state's top teachers union, which is suing New York over its property tax cap, is now saying the state's property tax freeze plan is also unconstitutional. NYSUT filed suit against the state in February of 2013 over the property tax cap. Now it said the freeze plan, which offers rebates to those in localities, which stay within the cap, is unfair to districts whose residents vote to exceed the cap since they won't get the rebate. The Cuomo Administration responded to the request, to have the State Supreme Court consider both the state's tax cap, and property tax freeze in the same case; the tax cap has reigned in property tax increases to at or below the rate of inflation.
State Police from Oneonta arrested 19-year-old Matthew Hill Jr. of Oneonta for 3rd degree Assault. Troopers responded to a report of a dispute at a residence on Orchard Street in Oneonta, where Hill is accused of injuring the victim. Hill was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on June 17th.
9 of the top 10 finalists from this year’s season of American Idol will be visiting NYSEG Stadium for the Binghamton Mets game on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:35 PM. Fans can interact with the group at a pre-game meet & greet from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at the stadium. The singing stars will throw out the first pitch prior to the game and sing the National Anthem as a group. The American Idol Live! Tour opens on Tuesday, June 24 in the Southern Tier at the Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena.
Chobani is laying off production workers while adding positions at its headquarters in New York City as part of a company-wide restructuring. Chobani is eliminating fewer than 100 jobs, mostly production workers, at its South Edmeston plant. Meanwhile, more than 100 new jobs are being added at the company headquarters in Norwich, and at its sales and marketing hub in New York City. Chobani officials declined to disclose the exact number of people who are losing their jobs or its total number of remaining employees. Chobani also established a business service center at its Norwich headquarters, to provide better support and service to its operations
This year’s state budget saw changes to the Estate Tax that was blamed with preventing family farms from being passed down form generation to generation. New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton explains:
(Dean Norton 6-11-14)
Previous estate tax laws and inflationary increases in the value of land, often appraised farm land at millions dollars in value, making it almost impossible to the next generation to pay millions in estate taxes to keep the same operation going, resulting in the loss of farmland permanently.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher will head a national group of college leaders that will promote the Common Core standards across the country. She said the tougher testing is needed to prepare students for college, but this year, State leaders made modifications to the program following widespread complaints from educators, parents and students. More than 200 college and university leaders from 33 states will form the “Higher Ed for Higher Standards.” (http://higheredforhigherstandards.org/) Promotion.
The state's top teachers union, which is suing New York over its property tax cap, is now saying the state's property tax freeze plan is also unconstitutional. NYSUT filed suit against the state in February of 2013 over the property tax cap. Now it said the freeze plan, which offers rebates to those in localities, which stay within the cap, is unfair to districts whose residents vote to exceed the cap since they won't get the rebate. The Cuomo Administration responded to the request, to have the State Supreme Court consider both the state's tax cap, and property tax freeze in the same case; the tax cap has reigned in property tax increases to at or below the rate of inflation.
WCDO News — Tuesday 1-21-14
Governor Cuomo unveiled his $137.2 Billion Dollars state budget proposal for the 2014 and 2015 fiscal year, to a joint session of the legislature this afternoon:
(Cuomo Budget 1-21-14)
Cuomo said that the state spending is up only 1.7%, the state legislature now has until April 1st to get the budget plan passed.
The new Senior Center opened today on the 2nd floor of the Sidney Civic Center, which will be tied into the recreational facilities at the Sidney Boys & Girls Club. Club Director Trish Tyrell said that many area organizations and businesses have supported this project:
(Trish Tyrell 1-21-14)
Congressman Chris Gibson attended the ribbon cutting for the Senior Center this morning, he commented about the importance of this undertaking:
(Congressman Chris Gibson 1-21-14)
More information about the Senior Center or the Boys & girls Club is available at 561-2311.
The Oneonta Police Department announced the arrests of 3 juveniles, in connection with the vandalism at Doc Knapp Field, Riverside Elementary School, the Swart –Wilcox House and a vehicle last weekend. Police officials said the tips provided by the public led to these arrests. All 3 suspects are under the age of 16, their identities will not be released, and the investigation is still continuing.
The new season of “American Idol” began last week on Fox, with taped auditions from various venues. Last week’s season debut featured 15 year old Kaitlyn Jackson of Norwich, performing her original song “Another Angel”. Jackson told WCDO News about the experience, and the surprise of seeing herself on national television:
(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-21-14)
The next step for Jackson is “Hollywood Week” as she and 205 other hopefuls vie for the chance to become one of 30 finalists to compete for the next “American Idol”.
Federal Authorities closed down Lyn’s Leisure Tyme Gun Shop in Davenport last Thursday, when the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms raided the establishment on state route 23. The Bureau has not released details of the raid Thursday, the Delaware county sheriffs department were not involved in the raid.
Plans are continuing to go forward, for the ambitious plan to try to get village of Sidney residents out of the flood prone areas downtown, into a new settlement to be built in the Plankenhorn Road area. Sidney village Economic development Director John Redente explains:
(John Redente 1-21-14)
Village Mayor Andy Matviak said that another informational meeting would be held on January 29th at 7:00 PM at the river street Fire Training Center.
(Cuomo Budget 1-21-14)
Cuomo said that the state spending is up only 1.7%, the state legislature now has until April 1st to get the budget plan passed.
The new Senior Center opened today on the 2nd floor of the Sidney Civic Center, which will be tied into the recreational facilities at the Sidney Boys & Girls Club. Club Director Trish Tyrell said that many area organizations and businesses have supported this project:
(Trish Tyrell 1-21-14)
Congressman Chris Gibson attended the ribbon cutting for the Senior Center this morning, he commented about the importance of this undertaking:
(Congressman Chris Gibson 1-21-14)
More information about the Senior Center or the Boys & girls Club is available at 561-2311.
The Oneonta Police Department announced the arrests of 3 juveniles, in connection with the vandalism at Doc Knapp Field, Riverside Elementary School, the Swart –Wilcox House and a vehicle last weekend. Police officials said the tips provided by the public led to these arrests. All 3 suspects are under the age of 16, their identities will not be released, and the investigation is still continuing.
The new season of “American Idol” began last week on Fox, with taped auditions from various venues. Last week’s season debut featured 15 year old Kaitlyn Jackson of Norwich, performing her original song “Another Angel”. Jackson told WCDO News about the experience, and the surprise of seeing herself on national television:
(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-21-14)
The next step for Jackson is “Hollywood Week” as she and 205 other hopefuls vie for the chance to become one of 30 finalists to compete for the next “American Idol”.
Federal Authorities closed down Lyn’s Leisure Tyme Gun Shop in Davenport last Thursday, when the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms raided the establishment on state route 23. The Bureau has not released details of the raid Thursday, the Delaware county sheriffs department were not involved in the raid.
Plans are continuing to go forward, for the ambitious plan to try to get village of Sidney residents out of the flood prone areas downtown, into a new settlement to be built in the Plankenhorn Road area. Sidney village Economic development Director John Redente explains:
(John Redente 1-21-14)
Village Mayor Andy Matviak said that another informational meeting would be held on January 29th at 7:00 PM at the river street Fire Training Center.