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WCDO News — Thursday 12-8-16
Regional Economic Development Council Grant money was awarded This Afternoon at the Egg in Albany. Governor Cuomo's initiative started in 2001, with the concept of letting local stakeholders compete for state money for their own economic development plans:
(Governor Cuomo 12-8-16)
Locally, the Southern Tier regional Economic Development council, which includes Broome, Delaware & Chenango Counties, will receive 60.4 million dollars this year, and the Mohawk valley Council, which contains Otsego county won a top 5 award of $81.9 Million dollars.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce is continuing with Holiday based activities. Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that their new "Passport" game is continuing as well:
(Steph Taylor 12-8-16)
The passport game will be followed with the annual Holiday House decorating contest, where 30 winners will be chosen. More information is available at 561-2642.
Binghamton Police have arrested 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton, for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, in connection with the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Stefani Lineva of Queens early Saturday Morning. Lineva's body was found on State Route 434 near South Washington Street on Binghamton Southside at about 2:00 AM Saturday. Lineva was a student at Binghamton University, They announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver, other organizations have brought the amount of the reward up to $30,000. Siddiqui is being arraigned this afternoon in Binghamton city court.
Funeral Services for Edward McKinley of Unadilla will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 156 Main Street in Unadilla this Saturday 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the YFC Teen Center; POB 362 Oneonta, 13820. McKinley suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV Monday afternoon in Unadilla
The Tri county area is expecting lake effect snowstorm with varying amounts of snow. Sidney Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townshend 12-8-16)
Townsend predicts that we will have a much more active winter this year.
Governor Cuomo announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, The Department has finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of "zombie properties" by requiring banks and mortgage servicers to report and maintain vacant and abandoned properties. Both actions follow legislation the Governor signed in June that curbs the threat "zombie properties" pose to communities by expediting foreclosure proceedings.
Ithaca Police announced that they have a man in custody after a fatal shooting in a shopping mall parking lot of a UPS driver, and a lengthy stand off at the suspect’s residence. The names of the suspect & the victim have not yet been released.
Oneonta police chief Dennis Naylor announced today that he has accepted a position at the Director of Research, Development & Training with the New York State Association of chiefs of Police. Naylor will continue to serve as Oneonta Police Chief through mid- January 2017.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 77-year-old Robert Harrison of Walton for possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, Deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a shots fired near Industrial Drive in the Town of Walton. Harrison was issued appearance tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announces The 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards today in Albany. The Event will be held at the Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, at 1:00 PM, it can be viewed live at governor.ny.gov
State Senator Jim Seward announced that non-profit organizations throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of $2.8 million through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program. Grant recipients who serve Senator Seward’s district are: ARC of Otsego County receives $872,996, Pathfinder Village receives $714,031, and Springbrook will get $576,100
(Governor Cuomo 12-8-16)
Locally, the Southern Tier regional Economic Development council, which includes Broome, Delaware & Chenango Counties, will receive 60.4 million dollars this year, and the Mohawk valley Council, which contains Otsego county won a top 5 award of $81.9 Million dollars.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce is continuing with Holiday based activities. Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that their new "Passport" game is continuing as well:
(Steph Taylor 12-8-16)
The passport game will be followed with the annual Holiday House decorating contest, where 30 winners will be chosen. More information is available at 561-2642.
Binghamton Police have arrested 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui of Binghamton, for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, in connection with the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Stefani Lineva of Queens early Saturday Morning. Lineva's body was found on State Route 434 near South Washington Street on Binghamton Southside at about 2:00 AM Saturday. Lineva was a student at Binghamton University, They announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver, other organizations have brought the amount of the reward up to $30,000. Siddiqui is being arraigned this afternoon in Binghamton city court.
Funeral Services for Edward McKinley of Unadilla will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 156 Main Street in Unadilla this Saturday 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the YFC Teen Center; POB 362 Oneonta, 13820. McKinley suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV Monday afternoon in Unadilla
The Tri county area is expecting lake effect snowstorm with varying amounts of snow. Sidney Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townshend 12-8-16)
Townsend predicts that we will have a much more active winter this year.
Governor Cuomo announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, The Department has finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of "zombie properties" by requiring banks and mortgage servicers to report and maintain vacant and abandoned properties. Both actions follow legislation the Governor signed in June that curbs the threat "zombie properties" pose to communities by expediting foreclosure proceedings.
Ithaca Police announced that they have a man in custody after a fatal shooting in a shopping mall parking lot of a UPS driver, and a lengthy stand off at the suspect’s residence. The names of the suspect & the victim have not yet been released.
Oneonta police chief Dennis Naylor announced today that he has accepted a position at the Director of Research, Development & Training with the New York State Association of chiefs of Police. Naylor will continue to serve as Oneonta Police Chief through mid- January 2017.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 77-year-old Robert Harrison of Walton for possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, Deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a shots fired near Industrial Drive in the Town of Walton. Harrison was issued appearance tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announces The 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards today in Albany. The Event will be held at the Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, at 1:00 PM, it can be viewed live at governor.ny.gov
State Senator Jim Seward announced that non-profit organizations throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of $2.8 million through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program. Grant recipients who serve Senator Seward’s district are: ARC of Otsego County receives $872,996, Pathfinder Village receives $714,031, and Springbrook will get $576,100
WCDO News — Friday 11-4-16
Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal year fell $1.3 billion or 3.5% from the same period a year ago, as personal income tax receipts, lagged behind expectations, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Tax collections through September 30, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million higher than the most recent projections.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election on November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time on Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Jericho arts council presents the Corvettes Saturday night at the Bainbridge town hall, spokesman Phillip Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 11-4-16)
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is tomorrow 7:00 PM, Bainbridge, reservations are available by calling 967-3169, Tickets will be available at the door prior to the concert
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Henry of Milford for Forcible Touching, and Sexual Abuse, following allegations of subjecting another person to unwanted sexual contact without the victim’s consent. Henry was arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court and posted $1,000 bail and was released pending further court action. The investigation is ongoing.
The Arc Otsego will hold the 2nd Annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run & 1K Walk, Run & Roll Event at Neahwa Park in Oneonta Sunday. The Hot Cocoa 5K will begin at 10:15am in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park, go through the City of Oneonta, and end in Neahwa Park. The 1K run will begin at 9:30am, and will take place entirely within Neahwa Park. Participants in both races will have a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Oxford Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the American Legion at 17 South Washington Street. Prospective donors can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
On Saturday night when you go to bed, it will be time to turn the clocks back one hour for the fall portion of Daylight Savings Time. Sidney fire department spokesman Ray Baker comments:
(Ray Baker 11-4-16)
Daylight Savings time ends officially at 2:00 AM Sunday.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election on November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time on Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Jericho arts council presents the Corvettes Saturday night at the Bainbridge town hall, spokesman Phillip Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 11-4-16)
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is tomorrow 7:00 PM, Bainbridge, reservations are available by calling 967-3169, Tickets will be available at the door prior to the concert
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Henry of Milford for Forcible Touching, and Sexual Abuse, following allegations of subjecting another person to unwanted sexual contact without the victim’s consent. Henry was arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court and posted $1,000 bail and was released pending further court action. The investigation is ongoing.
The Arc Otsego will hold the 2nd Annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run & 1K Walk, Run & Roll Event at Neahwa Park in Oneonta Sunday. The Hot Cocoa 5K will begin at 10:15am in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park, go through the City of Oneonta, and end in Neahwa Park. The 1K run will begin at 9:30am, and will take place entirely within Neahwa Park. Participants in both races will have a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Oxford Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the American Legion at 17 South Washington Street. Prospective donors can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
On Saturday night when you go to bed, it will be time to turn the clocks back one hour for the fall portion of Daylight Savings Time. Sidney fire department spokesman Ray Baker comments:
(Ray Baker 11-4-16)
Daylight Savings time ends officially at 2:00 AM Sunday.
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-16-16
State Police arrested 37-year-old Alexandria Duval of Hawaii for aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .26%, more than 3 times the legal limit, plus other traffic violations, after Duval allegedly failed to keep right & almost struck a New York State Police vehicle on State Route 23, in Village of Stamford. Duvall was also observed driving too closely to another vehicle & crossing the centerline. Duval was arraigned in the Town of Stamford and was remanded to the Delaware County jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond, pending court action on August 23.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies announced the arrest of 3 people Saturday, for allegedly smuggling drugs into the Delaware county jail. 21-year-old Rosemarie Palmerini of Fleischmanns is accused of bringing a quantity of heroin into the Delaware County Correctional Facility during visitation Saturday morning, with an inmate, 39-year-old Christopher Fairbairn of Margaretville. Both were arraigned in the Town of Stamford Court & were remanded on cash bail, to the Delaware County Jail on Bail pending court proceedings Thursday. On Monday 34-year-old Jennifer Myers-Finch of Arkville was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, and Promoting Prison Contraband, for allegedly coordinating the jail visitation between Palmerini and Fairbairn. Myers-Finch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $30,000 cash bail.
Oneonta Police & State parole officers arrested 27-year-old Jordan Clapperton of Oneonta for possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Clapperton is accused of possessing images on his mobile device of girls under the age of 16 engaging in illicit activities. Clapperton was being held pending arraignment in the city of Oneonta Court.
Today is Day 2 of the Delaware County Fair in Walton, Spokesman John Jackson told WCDO News about some of today's activities:
(John Jackson 8-16-16)
Jackson said that last night's Demolition Derby was a sell out, other anticipated events include the new Hay Hauling contest Friday and the Country Music Concert featuring Frankie Ballard & the Lax on Saturday night.
Afton central Schools Adult & Continuing education program is continuing this fall, spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 8-16-16)
More information is available on the Afton school website or by calling 639-2811.
The Binghamton Senators Season is getting closer to starting at the Floyd Maines Broome County Memorial Arena in the fall, spokesman Rob Lippolis said that Tickets packages are on sale:
(Rob Lippolis 8-16-16)
More information is available at 722-SENS or Binghamton Senators.com.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office reported that 24 year old Ryan Sutcliffe of Cumberland, Rhode Island was sleeping in his tent when a large tree limb, broke off & landed on him, at about 12:45 AM Saturday at the Grand Slam Camp Ground on County Highway 18 in the town of Morris. Sutcliffe was taken to Chenango County Memorial Hospital in Norwich where he was declared deceased. The investigation is continuing.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chamber in the 2nd floor of City Hall, and will be open to the public.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting This morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30, at Bob's Diner.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on today, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at The Arc Otsego Day Services Building, 63 Lower River Street, Oneonta. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are looking for more authority and choice in their supports and services may benefit from this session. Professionals in the field may also benefit from learning about self-direction. More information is available at 267-3210.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies announced the arrest of 3 people Saturday, for allegedly smuggling drugs into the Delaware county jail. 21-year-old Rosemarie Palmerini of Fleischmanns is accused of bringing a quantity of heroin into the Delaware County Correctional Facility during visitation Saturday morning, with an inmate, 39-year-old Christopher Fairbairn of Margaretville. Both were arraigned in the Town of Stamford Court & were remanded on cash bail, to the Delaware County Jail on Bail pending court proceedings Thursday. On Monday 34-year-old Jennifer Myers-Finch of Arkville was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, and Promoting Prison Contraband, for allegedly coordinating the jail visitation between Palmerini and Fairbairn. Myers-Finch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $30,000 cash bail.
Oneonta Police & State parole officers arrested 27-year-old Jordan Clapperton of Oneonta for possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Clapperton is accused of possessing images on his mobile device of girls under the age of 16 engaging in illicit activities. Clapperton was being held pending arraignment in the city of Oneonta Court.
Today is Day 2 of the Delaware County Fair in Walton, Spokesman John Jackson told WCDO News about some of today's activities:
(John Jackson 8-16-16)
Jackson said that last night's Demolition Derby was a sell out, other anticipated events include the new Hay Hauling contest Friday and the Country Music Concert featuring Frankie Ballard & the Lax on Saturday night.
Afton central Schools Adult & Continuing education program is continuing this fall, spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 8-16-16)
More information is available on the Afton school website or by calling 639-2811.
The Binghamton Senators Season is getting closer to starting at the Floyd Maines Broome County Memorial Arena in the fall, spokesman Rob Lippolis said that Tickets packages are on sale:
(Rob Lippolis 8-16-16)
More information is available at 722-SENS or Binghamton Senators.com.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office reported that 24 year old Ryan Sutcliffe of Cumberland, Rhode Island was sleeping in his tent when a large tree limb, broke off & landed on him, at about 12:45 AM Saturday at the Grand Slam Camp Ground on County Highway 18 in the town of Morris. Sutcliffe was taken to Chenango County Memorial Hospital in Norwich where he was declared deceased. The investigation is continuing.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chamber in the 2nd floor of City Hall, and will be open to the public.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting This morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30, at Bob's Diner.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on today, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at The Arc Otsego Day Services Building, 63 Lower River Street, Oneonta. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are looking for more authority and choice in their supports and services may benefit from this session. Professionals in the field may also benefit from learning about self-direction. More information is available at 267-3210.
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