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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-19-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-19-25
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been officially awarded Civil Re-accreditation by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association for the period commencing October 2025, through October 2030. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO news what this means:
(Sheriff Craig DuMond 11-19-25)
DuMond said that about 30% of law enforcement agencies across the state earn the Civil Accreditation.
State Police Organized Retail Theft Task Force has recovered more than $2.6 million in stolen goods statewide since launching new initiatives to curb retail theft in April 2024. Across 1,006 operations, State Police and local law enforcement partners have made 1,224 arrests and filed 2,146 charges, which translates to a 13% decrease in retail theft year-over-year in municipalities outside of New York City, for the 1st 6 months of 2025.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Ross Guglielmetti of Deposit,on a number of charges, following a pursuit through Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties. Guglielmetti was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment & resisting arrested, he face court action at a later date.
The New York State Department of Health has sent out an alert, warning New Yorkers or a new scam. Health department officials stated that Telephone scammers are mimicking the Department, some New Yorkers have been receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as a Department of Health Employee, they will ask for information about a controlled substance prescription, adding to the confusion, the caller ID may even say the caller is from the Department of Health. Officials said that the Health Department will not make such calls to private citizens, they advise people who receive these calls to hang up & alert local law enforcement.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-19-25
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 51 year old Delf King of Norwich for 2nd & 4rd Degree Robbery, plus criminal mischief & Grand larceny, following an investigation of a robbery in the City on April 6th. King is accused of attacking a victim on East Main Street, causing multiple bleeding injuries, & forcibly stole the victim's cell phone, and smashed it, he then retreated to his residence, retrieved a firearm, and pointed it at the victim. King appeared in Chenango County Arraignment Court where bail was set at $5,000 cash, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and will appear in City of Norwich Court at a later date.
The Next "Her Health Matters" talk will be held today & it will focus on Pelvic Health. Physical Therapist Allison O’Neill will be the guest speaker, at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich. The program will begin at 6 pm, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 pm. more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, is available at (607) 337-4510.
Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been officially awarded Civil Re-accreditation by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association for the period commencing October 2025, through October 2030. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO news what this means:
(Sheriff Craig DuMond 11-19-25)
DuMond said that about 30% of law enforcement agencies across the state earn the Civil Accreditation.
State Police Organized Retail Theft Task Force has recovered more than $2.6 million in stolen goods statewide since launching new initiatives to curb retail theft in April 2024. Across 1,006 operations, State Police and local law enforcement partners have made 1,224 arrests and filed 2,146 charges, which translates to a 13% decrease in retail theft year-over-year in municipalities outside of New York City, for the 1st 6 months of 2025.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Ross Guglielmetti of Deposit,on a number of charges, following a pursuit through Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties. Guglielmetti was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment & resisting arrested, he face court action at a later date.
The New York State Department of Health has sent out an alert, warning New Yorkers or a new scam. Health department officials stated that Telephone scammers are mimicking the Department, some New Yorkers have been receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as a Department of Health Employee, they will ask for information about a controlled substance prescription, adding to the confusion, the caller ID may even say the caller is from the Department of Health. Officials said that the Health Department will not make such calls to private citizens, they advise people who receive these calls to hang up & alert local law enforcement.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-19-25
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 51 year old Delf King of Norwich for 2nd & 4rd Degree Robbery, plus criminal mischief & Grand larceny, following an investigation of a robbery in the City on April 6th. King is accused of attacking a victim on East Main Street, causing multiple bleeding injuries, & forcibly stole the victim's cell phone, and smashed it, he then retreated to his residence, retrieved a firearm, and pointed it at the victim. King appeared in Chenango County Arraignment Court where bail was set at $5,000 cash, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and will appear in City of Norwich Court at a later date.
The Next "Her Health Matters" talk will be held today & it will focus on Pelvic Health. Physical Therapist Allison O’Neill will be the guest speaker, at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich. The program will begin at 6 pm, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 pm. more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, is available at (607) 337-4510.
Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Friday 8-29-25
WCDO News Friday 8-29-25
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded on August 20th, to a 2 car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Sidney, in which one driver had reportedly left the scene. With the assistance of the Village of Sidney Police Department, the driver was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Crisell of Sidney, and the vehicle was located at a residence in Sidney. Deputies charged Crisell with Reckless Driving, driving to left of pavement markings, failure to keep right and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Crisell was released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Sidney Town Court at a later date.
State Police issued 109 tickets during a four-hour long Operation Hard Hat detail within a work zone on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango Thursday. The detail was a combined effort with the State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department, Crews from the DOT were repairing the bridge rail over Front Street. The area is a 55mph zone and just the left lane was closed, while two others were still open to accommodate traffic. Troopers charged 27 for using cell phones while driving, 36 for speeding, 27 for no seat belt, 19 other cvarious tickets were issued.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 50 year old Adam Zuk of Masonville for his non-compliance to Family Court Order of Protection. On August 18th, Deputies o served Zuk with a Delaware County Family Court Order of Protection, he was advised that he needed to vacate the property, Zuk failed to comply, he was charged with Criminal Contempt, he was processed, arraigned & was released on his own recognizance. On August 20th, Deputies were advised that Zuk had attempted to make telephone contact with the protected party, he was charged with Criminal Contempt, he was arraigned and was being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual "Bainbridge Days" this Saturday throughout the village, Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 8-29-25)
The full schedule can be found at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, also the 3rd Annual Community Health Fair will be held Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Bainbridge Village Green, in conjunction with the Bainbridge Days celebration, organizer Reverend Kenneth Simurra told WCDO News about some of the organizations that are already signed up to participate:
(Kenneth Simurra 8-29-25)
Reverend Simurra said that the 1st Presbyterian, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford along with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have teamed up to help present the Community Health Fair, more information is available at 845-522-4200.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has brought back "The Idol Kings" following a great show last year, Foothills Director Geoff Doyle comments:
(Geoff Doyle 8-29-25)
Tickets can be purchased before the show or at foothillspac.org.
Norwich High School will hold its inaugural Hall of Distinction induction ceremony on Saturday at 4:30 PM in the senior high school. Committee member Anthony Testani told WCDO news who is being recognized:
(Anthony Testani 8-29-25)
The Hall of Distinction Committee is currently accepting nominations for future classes of honorees. Nomination forms can be found on the school district website norwichcsd.org, under the documents heading. Also, The Norwich High School Alumni Weekend Special will be held at the Norwich VFW Saturday night from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Beadle Brothers will perform & money raised will go the the Norwich Volunteer Fire Association & the Norwich VFW.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street, another will be on Saturday by the Bainbridge Rotary Club in the Town Hall from 9:30 to 2:00 PM. Schedule an appointment with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office, Department of Health & The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee will host a Child Car Seat Safety Check Saturday at the Oneonta Home Depot on State Highway 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Certified Technicians will make sure that seats are installed properly & answer questionb particicpants in the Saturday event.
Bovina Farm Day returns this Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, which offiers visitors an opportunity to connect with the land, meet local farmers, and experience Delaware County farm life. The event will be held on Crescent Valley Road in Bovina, more information ios available at farmingbovinaNY.org.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded on August 20th, to a 2 car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Sidney, in which one driver had reportedly left the scene. With the assistance of the Village of Sidney Police Department, the driver was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Crisell of Sidney, and the vehicle was located at a residence in Sidney. Deputies charged Crisell with Reckless Driving, driving to left of pavement markings, failure to keep right and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Crisell was released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Sidney Town Court at a later date.
State Police issued 109 tickets during a four-hour long Operation Hard Hat detail within a work zone on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango Thursday. The detail was a combined effort with the State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department, Crews from the DOT were repairing the bridge rail over Front Street. The area is a 55mph zone and just the left lane was closed, while two others were still open to accommodate traffic. Troopers charged 27 for using cell phones while driving, 36 for speeding, 27 for no seat belt, 19 other cvarious tickets were issued.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 50 year old Adam Zuk of Masonville for his non-compliance to Family Court Order of Protection. On August 18th, Deputies o served Zuk with a Delaware County Family Court Order of Protection, he was advised that he needed to vacate the property, Zuk failed to comply, he was charged with Criminal Contempt, he was processed, arraigned & was released on his own recognizance. On August 20th, Deputies were advised that Zuk had attempted to make telephone contact with the protected party, he was charged with Criminal Contempt, he was arraigned and was being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual "Bainbridge Days" this Saturday throughout the village, Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 8-29-25)
The full schedule can be found at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, also the 3rd Annual Community Health Fair will be held Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Bainbridge Village Green, in conjunction with the Bainbridge Days celebration, organizer Reverend Kenneth Simurra told WCDO News about some of the organizations that are already signed up to participate:
(Kenneth Simurra 8-29-25)
Reverend Simurra said that the 1st Presbyterian, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford along with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have teamed up to help present the Community Health Fair, more information is available at 845-522-4200.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has brought back "The Idol Kings" following a great show last year, Foothills Director Geoff Doyle comments:
(Geoff Doyle 8-29-25)
Tickets can be purchased before the show or at foothillspac.org.
Norwich High School will hold its inaugural Hall of Distinction induction ceremony on Saturday at 4:30 PM in the senior high school. Committee member Anthony Testani told WCDO news who is being recognized:
(Anthony Testani 8-29-25)
The Hall of Distinction Committee is currently accepting nominations for future classes of honorees. Nomination forms can be found on the school district website norwichcsd.org, under the documents heading. Also, The Norwich High School Alumni Weekend Special will be held at the Norwich VFW Saturday night from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Beadle Brothers will perform & money raised will go the the Norwich Volunteer Fire Association & the Norwich VFW.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street, another will be on Saturday by the Bainbridge Rotary Club in the Town Hall from 9:30 to 2:00 PM. Schedule an appointment with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office, Department of Health & The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee will host a Child Car Seat Safety Check Saturday at the Oneonta Home Depot on State Highway 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Certified Technicians will make sure that seats are installed properly & answer questionb particicpants in the Saturday event.
Bovina Farm Day returns this Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, which offiers visitors an opportunity to connect with the land, meet local farmers, and experience Delaware County farm life. The event will be held on Crescent Valley Road in Bovina, more information ios available at farmingbovinaNY.org.
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WCDO News — Thursday 10-17-24
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-16-24
Springbrook will receive $5 million from Tom Golisano as part of a $360 million donation to over 80 nonprofit organizations. In 2010, Golisano provided funds to establish the Golisano School, which expanded services for children with autism. In 2012, the organization completed the $22.5 million Coming Home Campaign, opening the Tom Golisano Center for Autism, a state-of-the-art facility offering specialized care and support for people with autism.
23 year old Nalya Jimenez of Sidney pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court Tuesday to 1 count of Welfare Fraud, she was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. Jimenez admitted to providing false information while applying for SNAP, she failed to report recurring income from several sources - including a full-time position that would have rendered her ineligible to receive the benefits. Jimenez improperly received $5,679 in public benefits, she has agreed to pay the entirety of $5,679 in 30 days of sentence. If she fails to pay, she could face a year in jail.
The Bainbridge Girl Scouts Service Unit 364 will hold a Halloween event this weekend at General Clinton Park, Spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 10-16-24)
Donations will be accepted Friday & Saturday, more information is available at 267-2378.
The Delaware County Historical Association is accepting nominations for their Annual Awards of Merit. Nominations should be for individuals or Groups who have made significant contributions for the preservation of local history, the awards will be presented at the Associations Annual Meeting on November 3rd. Nominations must be entered by this Saturday October 19th, more information is available at 607-746-3849 or at dcha-ny.org.
Wheels for Work is offering assistance to low income families in Delaware County in obtaining & Maintaining reliable transportation for employment purposes. Wheels For Work offers Subsidized vehicle loans up to $10,000, car repairs up to $1,000, more information is available at 607-746-1665.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding their annual Halloween event this weekend, spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 10-16-24)
The event will run from 12:00 to 4:00 PM this Sunday, money raised from the Down Home Fall Fest will benefit the Sidney Center Improvement Group.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-16-24
The Chenango County Planning Department has scheduled an Open House today in Norwich for County Members to examine the County’s draft 2050 Vision Plan, County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 10-7-24)
The Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Commerce Chenango Office at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangocounty2050.com.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will have their annual dinner & Awards Ceremony starting at 5:30 pm today at the Meredith Inn at Stonewall. The Business of the Year is Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Chamber President Ray Pucci said that his favorite award is the one honoring successful new businesses, which is the Rising Star Awards:
(Ray Pucci 10-16-24)
Also the Business Connector Award goes to the Delaware County Mayor's Association & Raegan Reed, the owner of Cardio Club in Delhi.
More American Red Cross Blood drives are being held locally, as the demand has increased following the hurricanes in the southern states recently, 1 drive is being held in Walton today from 1:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the Walton First Baptist Church, on Townsend Street, another is being in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, on Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Springbrook will receive $5 million from Tom Golisano as part of a $360 million donation to over 80 nonprofit organizations. In 2010, Golisano provided funds to establish the Golisano School, which expanded services for children with autism. In 2012, the organization completed the $22.5 million Coming Home Campaign, opening the Tom Golisano Center for Autism, a state-of-the-art facility offering specialized care and support for people with autism.
23 year old Nalya Jimenez of Sidney pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court Tuesday to 1 count of Welfare Fraud, she was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. Jimenez admitted to providing false information while applying for SNAP, she failed to report recurring income from several sources - including a full-time position that would have rendered her ineligible to receive the benefits. Jimenez improperly received $5,679 in public benefits, she has agreed to pay the entirety of $5,679 in 30 days of sentence. If she fails to pay, she could face a year in jail.
The Bainbridge Girl Scouts Service Unit 364 will hold a Halloween event this weekend at General Clinton Park, Spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 10-16-24)
Donations will be accepted Friday & Saturday, more information is available at 267-2378.
The Delaware County Historical Association is accepting nominations for their Annual Awards of Merit. Nominations should be for individuals or Groups who have made significant contributions for the preservation of local history, the awards will be presented at the Associations Annual Meeting on November 3rd. Nominations must be entered by this Saturday October 19th, more information is available at 607-746-3849 or at dcha-ny.org.
Wheels for Work is offering assistance to low income families in Delaware County in obtaining & Maintaining reliable transportation for employment purposes. Wheels For Work offers Subsidized vehicle loans up to $10,000, car repairs up to $1,000, more information is available at 607-746-1665.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding their annual Halloween event this weekend, spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 10-16-24)
The event will run from 12:00 to 4:00 PM this Sunday, money raised from the Down Home Fall Fest will benefit the Sidney Center Improvement Group.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-16-24
The Chenango County Planning Department has scheduled an Open House today in Norwich for County Members to examine the County’s draft 2050 Vision Plan, County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 10-7-24)
The Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Commerce Chenango Office at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangocounty2050.com.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will have their annual dinner & Awards Ceremony starting at 5:30 pm today at the Meredith Inn at Stonewall. The Business of the Year is Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Chamber President Ray Pucci said that his favorite award is the one honoring successful new businesses, which is the Rising Star Awards:
(Ray Pucci 10-16-24)
Also the Business Connector Award goes to the Delaware County Mayor's Association & Raegan Reed, the owner of Cardio Club in Delhi.
More American Red Cross Blood drives are being held locally, as the demand has increased following the hurricanes in the southern states recently, 1 drive is being held in Walton today from 1:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the Walton First Baptist Church, on Townsend Street, another is being in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, on Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-11-24
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-11-24
State Police arrested 29 year old Cory Meadows of Oneonta for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Less Than 16 as Passenger & 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers were dispatched to a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver, they located vehicle on the shoulder of State Highway 28, when the Troopers came closer, the operator drove through the grass of a property. Meadows failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, She was arrested and the children were turned over to a sober third party. Meadows was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Milford Town Court on October 8th.
The Sidney Alumni Association will be holding their annual Sports Hall Of Fame Inductions Weekend on September 20th & 21st, Spokesman Larry Halbert said that tickets are now available:
(Larry Halbert 9-11-24)
The Induction Ceremony Dinner will be on Saturday the 21st, tickets can be purchased at the Sidney Alumni website or by calling 607-316-2716.
Foothills Performing Arts Center will be participating with the local artistic community this weekend, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 9-11-24)
More information about this & other events can be found at foothillspac.org.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-11-24
The SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association held a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony this morning at the 9/11 Memorial in the quad. The was open to all member of the community & featured an Honor Guard, a presentation of flowers and a wreath, and special music, to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th in 2001 in New York City, Washington DC & Shanksville Pennsylvania.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2024 Business Awards celebration on October 16 at The Meredith Inn at Stonewall. Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-24)
The new businesses that will be honored include Bakers Grimm in Delhi, Bizzy Bees Learning Academy in Delhi, Catskills Junction in Stamford, Delhi Work Station, Galloping Horse Graphics in Hancock, The Hobart Exchange, The Lost Bookshop in Delhi, and The Walton Diner. Tickets for the dinner event are $60 per person. Reservations are required and may be made under the Events column at DelawareCounty.org.
State Police arrested 21 year old Nathan Kurtz of Bainbridge for Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle that was disabled on County Road 48 and that it had left the scene of an accident. Troopers determined that Kurtz had driven the vehicle impaired and damaged a yard, he was transported to the Oneonta barracks where he was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert. Kurtz was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Otego Town Court on October 17th.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Downsville from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the Downsville Fire Department, State Highway 30, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
State Police arrested 29 year old Cory Meadows of Oneonta for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Less Than 16 as Passenger & 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers were dispatched to a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver, they located vehicle on the shoulder of State Highway 28, when the Troopers came closer, the operator drove through the grass of a property. Meadows failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, She was arrested and the children were turned over to a sober third party. Meadows was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Milford Town Court on October 8th.
The Sidney Alumni Association will be holding their annual Sports Hall Of Fame Inductions Weekend on September 20th & 21st, Spokesman Larry Halbert said that tickets are now available:
(Larry Halbert 9-11-24)
The Induction Ceremony Dinner will be on Saturday the 21st, tickets can be purchased at the Sidney Alumni website or by calling 607-316-2716.
Foothills Performing Arts Center will be participating with the local artistic community this weekend, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 9-11-24)
More information about this & other events can be found at foothillspac.org.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-11-24
The SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association held a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony this morning at the 9/11 Memorial in the quad. The was open to all member of the community & featured an Honor Guard, a presentation of flowers and a wreath, and special music, to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th in 2001 in New York City, Washington DC & Shanksville Pennsylvania.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2024 Business Awards celebration on October 16 at The Meredith Inn at Stonewall. Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-24)
The new businesses that will be honored include Bakers Grimm in Delhi, Bizzy Bees Learning Academy in Delhi, Catskills Junction in Stamford, Delhi Work Station, Galloping Horse Graphics in Hancock, The Hobart Exchange, The Lost Bookshop in Delhi, and The Walton Diner. Tickets for the dinner event are $60 per person. Reservations are required and may be made under the Events column at DelawareCounty.org.
State Police arrested 21 year old Nathan Kurtz of Bainbridge for Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle that was disabled on County Road 48 and that it had left the scene of an accident. Troopers determined that Kurtz had driven the vehicle impaired and damaged a yard, he was transported to the Oneonta barracks where he was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert. Kurtz was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Otego Town Court on October 17th.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Downsville from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the Downsville Fire Department, State Highway 30, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
WCDO News — Monday 12-4-23
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23
Helios Care will hold a special meeting for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:
(Inda Fitch 12-4-23)
The event will be held Saturday December 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Announced that former Major League Manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer in Cooperstown. Leyland took the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997, he had several winning seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates & Detroit Tigers with 6 first-place finishes, 3 pennants, he won the Manager of the year Award 3 times. The Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will be held July 19-22 in Cooperstown, with the Class of 2024 to be inducted at 1:30 pm. on Sunday, July 21, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the results of its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame voting on January 23rd.
4Towns Forward announced that Santa's Mailbox is set up in 2 locations, for children who would like to send Santa a letter this holiday season. Santa Mailbox will be available today through December 18th at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge and Roasted Coffee House in Sidney, drop off times are between 6:00 am - 2:00 pm daily.
Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 7 at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.
Members of the Binghamton Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant at 39 Travis Avenue in Binghamton Friday, after a gunshot was heard earlier in the day by Binghamton Police officers conducting a welfare check. Officer found a deceased male in the basement, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the name of the deceased was not released.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23
11 Fire Companies responded Friday night a fire in Stamford. The buildings were on fire at 62 to 64 Main Street in Stamford, 2 historic buildings were lost, the fire displaced 30 residents and 2 businesses, 2 residents & 2 firefighters were injured, with non-life threatening injuries. The Red Cross & Churchill Gym helped displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Stamford Village Hall will accept donations today through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Locally, Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney is collecting donations of canned food & toiletries for the 11 families displaced, teh items can be dropped off at their location at Valley View Road & they will deliver them to Stamford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call, where it was alleged that a fully disabled and incompetent individual had been left on a bus after it was parked for the evening, & after noticing that the victim had not returned home, a residential facility aid had discovered the victim’s location and brought her to a hospital. Deputies charged the bus driver, 74 year-old Lyndon Doig and the aid, 63 year-old Norma Castro, both of Walton, with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, they are scheduled to appear in front of the Walton Town Court at a later date.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Worcester. The Drive will run from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.
Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, spokesperson Gabby Argo comments:
(Gabby Argo 12-4-23)
More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.
Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations locally through December 15th are at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.
Helios Care will hold a special meeting for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:
(Inda Fitch 12-4-23)
The event will be held Saturday December 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Announced that former Major League Manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer in Cooperstown. Leyland took the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997, he had several winning seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates & Detroit Tigers with 6 first-place finishes, 3 pennants, he won the Manager of the year Award 3 times. The Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will be held July 19-22 in Cooperstown, with the Class of 2024 to be inducted at 1:30 pm. on Sunday, July 21, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the results of its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame voting on January 23rd.
4Towns Forward announced that Santa's Mailbox is set up in 2 locations, for children who would like to send Santa a letter this holiday season. Santa Mailbox will be available today through December 18th at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge and Roasted Coffee House in Sidney, drop off times are between 6:00 am - 2:00 pm daily.
Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 7 at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.
Members of the Binghamton Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant at 39 Travis Avenue in Binghamton Friday, after a gunshot was heard earlier in the day by Binghamton Police officers conducting a welfare check. Officer found a deceased male in the basement, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the name of the deceased was not released.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23
11 Fire Companies responded Friday night a fire in Stamford. The buildings were on fire at 62 to 64 Main Street in Stamford, 2 historic buildings were lost, the fire displaced 30 residents and 2 businesses, 2 residents & 2 firefighters were injured, with non-life threatening injuries. The Red Cross & Churchill Gym helped displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Stamford Village Hall will accept donations today through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Locally, Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney is collecting donations of canned food & toiletries for the 11 families displaced, teh items can be dropped off at their location at Valley View Road & they will deliver them to Stamford.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call, where it was alleged that a fully disabled and incompetent individual had been left on a bus after it was parked for the evening, & after noticing that the victim had not returned home, a residential facility aid had discovered the victim’s location and brought her to a hospital. Deputies charged the bus driver, 74 year-old Lyndon Doig and the aid, 63 year-old Norma Castro, both of Walton, with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, they are scheduled to appear in front of the Walton Town Court at a later date.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Worcester. The Drive will run from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.
Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, spokesperson Gabby Argo comments:
(Gabby Argo 12-4-23)
More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.
Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations locally through December 15th are at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.
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WCDO News — Friday 2-26-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-26-21
Chenango County Public Health confirmed the 53rd COVID related death today. Chenango County reported 7 new COVID positive tests with 66 active cases, 184 quarantines, they have 9 Active Hospitalizations, with 2195 Recoveries, and they have conducted almost 80,000 tests.
The State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that registration for free virtual tax filing assistance sessions is now open. Officials said that if your federal adjusted gross income in 2020 was $72,000 or less, you qualify to receive free virtual tax assistance from the Tax Department. More information is available at tax.ny.gov/fsa.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies & the New York Mets announced the 2021 coaching staff today. The manager will be Lorenzo Bundy, who was scheduled to take the reins in 2020, but due to the cancellation of the season, never got the opportunity. Bundy will be joined by pitching coach, Jonathan Hurst, trainer Kiyoshi Tada, Hitting Coach Bruce Fields and Performance Coach Dylan Cintula. The Rumble Ponies season starts May 8th, the home opener at NYSEG Stadium will be on May 11th.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker testified virtually for State lawmakers for 5 hours Thursday, regarding the state's accounting of Nursing Home Deaths during the early days of the pandemic last year, He repeated that he would make the same decisions again, based on the facts that he had about COVID at that time:
(Zucker 2-26-21)
Zucker has said that deaths of nursing home residents were categorized by the location of death, many of those were in hospitals and not in nursing homes. The numbers have since been changed to categorize those who lived in a nursing home but died of COVID in a hospital, as a Nursing home Death, following an investigation by Attorney General Letitia James.
The Town of Masonville Town Board Meeting originally scheduled for March 3rd has been postponed; the meeting is being moved to March 10th, at 7:30 PM at the Masonville Town Hall.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 49-year-old Kenneth Drumm of Waverly, following the execution of a search warrant in Windsor yesterday. Drumm was charged with multiple counts of criminal sale & criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia & Criminal possession of a weapon. Police seized crystal meth, a loaded shotgun, digital scales, and packaging materials used for weighing and packaging narcotics for sale. Drumm was being held at the Broome County Sheriff's Correctional Facility pending court action.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-26-21
Governor Cuomo announced that 12 community-based pop-up vaccination sites are being set up around the state, with an expectation to vaccinate over 3700 people throughout the week. The Southern Tier vaccination site will be at the American Civic Association, 131 Front Street in Binghamton today from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Delaware County Public Health reported 11 new COVID 19 cases Thursday, out of 313 tested. Hospitalizations are at 11, active cases at 102 and quarantines are at 227, Delaware County has administered 715 COVID Vaccines.
SUNY Oneonta has placed all of its athletic programs on pause following a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Team activity and practices are suspended until at least March 3, in which school officials will reassess the situation and make a determination on when to resume. Otsego County Health Department reported 12 new cases on the Oneonta campus earlier this week.
Chenango County Public Health confirmed the 53rd COVID related death today. Chenango County reported 7 new COVID positive tests with 66 active cases, 184 quarantines, they have 9 Active Hospitalizations, with 2195 Recoveries, and they have conducted almost 80,000 tests.
The State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that registration for free virtual tax filing assistance sessions is now open. Officials said that if your federal adjusted gross income in 2020 was $72,000 or less, you qualify to receive free virtual tax assistance from the Tax Department. More information is available at tax.ny.gov/fsa.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies & the New York Mets announced the 2021 coaching staff today. The manager will be Lorenzo Bundy, who was scheduled to take the reins in 2020, but due to the cancellation of the season, never got the opportunity. Bundy will be joined by pitching coach, Jonathan Hurst, trainer Kiyoshi Tada, Hitting Coach Bruce Fields and Performance Coach Dylan Cintula. The Rumble Ponies season starts May 8th, the home opener at NYSEG Stadium will be on May 11th.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker testified virtually for State lawmakers for 5 hours Thursday, regarding the state's accounting of Nursing Home Deaths during the early days of the pandemic last year, He repeated that he would make the same decisions again, based on the facts that he had about COVID at that time:
(Zucker 2-26-21)
Zucker has said that deaths of nursing home residents were categorized by the location of death, many of those were in hospitals and not in nursing homes. The numbers have since been changed to categorize those who lived in a nursing home but died of COVID in a hospital, as a Nursing home Death, following an investigation by Attorney General Letitia James.
The Town of Masonville Town Board Meeting originally scheduled for March 3rd has been postponed; the meeting is being moved to March 10th, at 7:30 PM at the Masonville Town Hall.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 49-year-old Kenneth Drumm of Waverly, following the execution of a search warrant in Windsor yesterday. Drumm was charged with multiple counts of criminal sale & criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminally using drug paraphernalia & Criminal possession of a weapon. Police seized crystal meth, a loaded shotgun, digital scales, and packaging materials used for weighing and packaging narcotics for sale. Drumm was being held at the Broome County Sheriff's Correctional Facility pending court action.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-26-21
Governor Cuomo announced that 12 community-based pop-up vaccination sites are being set up around the state, with an expectation to vaccinate over 3700 people throughout the week. The Southern Tier vaccination site will be at the American Civic Association, 131 Front Street in Binghamton today from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Delaware County Public Health reported 11 new COVID 19 cases Thursday, out of 313 tested. Hospitalizations are at 11, active cases at 102 and quarantines are at 227, Delaware County has administered 715 COVID Vaccines.
SUNY Oneonta has placed all of its athletic programs on pause following a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Team activity and practices are suspended until at least March 3, in which school officials will reassess the situation and make a determination on when to resume. Otsego County Health Department reported 12 new cases on the Oneonta campus earlier this week.
WCDO News — Wednesday 4-3-19
It was 10 years ago today that Jiverly Wong killed 13 People
& then took his own life at the American Civic Association on Front Street
in Binghamton. The Association announced
that today is "Memorial Vigil Day" at the Memorial Tribute site near
Association. A memorial service was this
morning at the Memorial Tribute Site, to honor the lives lost on April 3rd
2009, Matt Ryan was Mayor of Binghamton at the time of the tragedy &
participated in putting together the tribute, he spoke at this morning's event:
(Matt Ryan 4-3-19)
A Survivors Tribute will be held at 5:30 pm and a Vigil
Service at 6:30 pm, also at the Memorial Tribute site at the corner of Clinton
and Front Streets in Binghamton today.
State Police are warning the public of another phone
scam. Troopers in Oneonta have received
reports of a phone scam that claims that the recipient's son has been involved
in an accident and in order to keep their loved one out of jail, they must
obtain immediately obtain Google pre-paid cards and give them a code. Then caller later requests more money. The scammers try to scare you into
cooperating, resist the urge to give them money. If you receive a call like this and can’t
make contact with the person who is allegedly injured or in trouble, call 911. as
part of the plea deal, Franklin will receive between 7 and 11 years in prison
with 10 years of probation when she is officially sentenced on June 7th.
An elderly Oneonta resident, who was reported missing in January,
has been found safe. 67 year old Chester
Kucharski was reported missing after leaving Bassett Hospital in January, Oneonta Police reported that Kucharski
checked into the Super 8 Motel on Oneonta's Southside, the clerk contacted
Police. Kucharski was last seen on a
camera leaving Bassett Hospital on January 25th, he was referred to as a
vulnerable adult. Kucharski told police
that he had gone to New Jersey & had no idea that he was the target of a
search.
The Town of New Lisbon announced that they are applying for
a Community Development Block Grant from the State Office of Community
Renewal. The town could receive $198,000
for rehabilitating 6 homes needing a variety of repairs. A Public Hearing will be held on April 9th at
7:00 PM at the Town Hall, more information is available at 965-8508 or
286-7244.
Funding is available for qualified households located within 250 feet of the Goodyear Lake Shoreline, for septic system improvements; more information is available by calling the Otsego County Planning Department at 547-4225.
The Delaware County Department of public Works announced
that several roads that had temporary weight limits have had those limits
lifted. The roads include County route 7
from State Route 30 to the Sullivan County Line, County Route 23 from County
Route 21 to Sidney Center, County Route 26 from State Route 10 to Downsville,
County Route 35 from Sidney Center to state route 206 in Masonville, &
County Route 67 from Route 10 to the village of Hancock. The Limits are still in existence for County
Route 10 from State Route 28 to County Route 12 & County Route 16 from
State Route 10 to Treadwell.
Antione Bourbon-Parme, also
known as Anthony Cazzari has been arrested has been charged with 3rd degree
Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing more than $18,000 by forging checks from
the Cooperstown Food pantry, while serving as one of the Organization’s
directors. Bourbon-Parme was arraigned
& was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000
Bond pending court action on April 24th.
34 year old Heather Franklin opted to avoid a trial, &
pleaded guilty to 1st degree manslaughter, 3rd-degree arson, and tampering with
physical evidence, Tuesday in Chenango County Court. Franklin admitted to planning the murder of
her special needs son Jeffrey in the town of Guilford family home in March of
2017 & planning the burning of the home to hide the evidence of the murder.
as
part of the plea deal, Heather Franklin will spend 7 to 11 years in prison with
10 years of probation when she is officially sentenced on June 7th. Franklin's
husband Ernest was found guilty last month & will be sentenced in May,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting
today to review submit feedback and comment on the draft East Sidney Lake
Master Plan and draft Environmental Assessment. The public meeting will be held from 6 to 9
p.m. at the Sidney Town Clerk Building, at 44 Grand St., Sidney. The format of
the meeting will include an open house discussion with project team members
from 6 to 7 p.m. A formal project presentation and question and answer session
will begin at 7 p.m. followed by another open house discussion from 8 to 9
p.m. More information about the plan may
be found at nab.usace.army.mil/ESL-Master-Plan-Revision.
& then took his own life at the American Civic Association on Front Street
in Binghamton. The Association announced
that today is "Memorial Vigil Day" at the Memorial Tribute site near
Association. A memorial service was this
morning at the Memorial Tribute Site, to honor the lives lost on April 3rd
2009, Matt Ryan was Mayor of Binghamton at the time of the tragedy &
participated in putting together the tribute, he spoke at this morning's event:
(Matt Ryan 4-3-19)
A Survivors Tribute will be held at 5:30 pm and a Vigil
Service at 6:30 pm, also at the Memorial Tribute site at the corner of Clinton
and Front Streets in Binghamton today.
State Police are warning the public of another phone
scam. Troopers in Oneonta have received
reports of a phone scam that claims that the recipient's son has been involved
in an accident and in order to keep their loved one out of jail, they must
obtain immediately obtain Google pre-paid cards and give them a code. Then caller later requests more money. The scammers try to scare you into
cooperating, resist the urge to give them money. If you receive a call like this and can’t
make contact with the person who is allegedly injured or in trouble, call 911. as
part of the plea deal, Franklin will receive between 7 and 11 years in prison
with 10 years of probation when she is officially sentenced on June 7th.
An elderly Oneonta resident, who was reported missing in January,
has been found safe. 67 year old Chester
Kucharski was reported missing after leaving Bassett Hospital in January, Oneonta Police reported that Kucharski
checked into the Super 8 Motel on Oneonta's Southside, the clerk contacted
Police. Kucharski was last seen on a
camera leaving Bassett Hospital on January 25th, he was referred to as a
vulnerable adult. Kucharski told police
that he had gone to New Jersey & had no idea that he was the target of a
search.
The Town of New Lisbon announced that they are applying for
a Community Development Block Grant from the State Office of Community
Renewal. The town could receive $198,000
for rehabilitating 6 homes needing a variety of repairs. A Public Hearing will be held on April 9th at
7:00 PM at the Town Hall, more information is available at 965-8508 or
286-7244.
Funding is available for qualified households located within 250 feet of the Goodyear Lake Shoreline, for septic system improvements; more information is available by calling the Otsego County Planning Department at 547-4225.
The Delaware County Department of public Works announced
that several roads that had temporary weight limits have had those limits
lifted. The roads include County route 7
from State Route 30 to the Sullivan County Line, County Route 23 from County
Route 21 to Sidney Center, County Route 26 from State Route 10 to Downsville,
County Route 35 from Sidney Center to state route 206 in Masonville, &
County Route 67 from Route 10 to the village of Hancock. The Limits are still in existence for County
Route 10 from State Route 28 to County Route 12 & County Route 16 from
State Route 10 to Treadwell.
Antione Bourbon-Parme, also
known as Anthony Cazzari has been arrested has been charged with 3rd degree
Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing more than $18,000 by forging checks from
the Cooperstown Food pantry, while serving as one of the Organization’s
directors. Bourbon-Parme was arraigned
& was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000
Bond pending court action on April 24th.
34 year old Heather Franklin opted to avoid a trial, &
pleaded guilty to 1st degree manslaughter, 3rd-degree arson, and tampering with
physical evidence, Tuesday in Chenango County Court. Franklin admitted to planning the murder of
her special needs son Jeffrey in the town of Guilford family home in March of
2017 & planning the burning of the home to hide the evidence of the murder.
as
part of the plea deal, Heather Franklin will spend 7 to 11 years in prison with
10 years of probation when she is officially sentenced on June 7th. Franklin's
husband Ernest was found guilty last month & will be sentenced in May,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting
today to review submit feedback and comment on the draft East Sidney Lake
Master Plan and draft Environmental Assessment. The public meeting will be held from 6 to 9
p.m. at the Sidney Town Clerk Building, at 44 Grand St., Sidney. The format of
the meeting will include an open house discussion with project team members
from 6 to 7 p.m. A formal project presentation and question and answer session
will begin at 7 p.m. followed by another open house discussion from 8 to 9
p.m. More information about the plan may
be found at nab.usace.army.mil/ESL-Master-Plan-Revision.
WCDO News — Monday 5-14-18
Serge Corbin announced today that he will do the 70 Mile Pro Race with Guillaume Blaise at this year's General Clinton Canoe Regatta, he told WCDO that he agreed at first to help Blaise train for the event, & then Blasie talked him into doing it again:
(Serge Corbin 5-14-18)
Corbin has won 28 times out of 29 entries, with 8 different partners, he last particpated at the 50th Regatta in 2012.
Former Gubernatorial & Congressional Candidate Zephyr Teachout announced THAT SHE MAY run for State Attorney General this year, to replace Eric Schneiderman, who resigned 1 week ago, follow accusations by 4 women that Schneiderman physically assaulted them. Teachout is currently an Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University, she said that she will form an exploratory committee to consider running for Attorney General, She will make a final decision in the next few weeks.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is starting up a process to name an Attorney general through the end of this year, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:
(Cliff Crouch 5-145-18)
Crouch said that it was unclear whether or not State Senate Republicans would agree to participate in the proposed process.
The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit Friday against Governor Cuomo & the State Department of Financial Services, the NRA Accuses accusing them of coercing banks and insurance companies to withhold services to the gun lobbying group. The lawsuit asks the court to award unspecified monetary damages to the NRA and stop the state from prohibiting the insurance companies from doing business with the gun lobby group. Cuomo said the NRA's lawsuit is a desperate attempt to advance its agenda to sell more guns.
The State DOT will host an open house public information meeting on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Colesville Town Hall on Welton Street in Harpursville regarding the Dilly Road culvert replacement project. The proposed work zone traffic control will require an approximate 2 week closure of Dilly Road at the intersection of State Route 7. Traffic will use a three-mile, six-minute detour. Dilly Road accommodates an average of 60 vehicles daily. The project is in the preliminary design phase. Construction is currently scheduled for the 2019 construction season.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Christina Regg of Davenport on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on previous charges of Animal Cruelty for allegedly killing a stray cat. Regg was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond; she is scheduled to return to the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.
School Budget Votes and Board of Education Seats will be decided across the state tomorrow. The majority of school tax levy increases are at or below the state spending cap, according to the New York State School Board Association, more than half of the Board of Education seat races have only 1 candidate running.
Former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty on all counts Friday in his corruption retrial. Silver was found guilty for mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion, for using his position to receive nearly $4 million in bribes and kickbacks. An appeals court tossed out Silver's original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal definition for corruption. Silver faces sentencing in July.
The Broome County Veterans for Peace exchanged grocery certificates as well as $50 for long guns and $100 for handguns and assault weapons Saturday. The event was held at the American Civic Association, where a mass shooting occurred, where Jiverly Wong shot & killed 13 people in 2009.
The deadline for entry into the 70 mile endurance race and Grand Prix Relay Race is Friday May 18, 2018. No entries for these races will be accepted after that date. You can enter the Generation Gap, Youth race, Sprint race at the starting line day of each race. Enter today by going to www.canoeregatta.org
(Serge Corbin 5-14-18)
Corbin has won 28 times out of 29 entries, with 8 different partners, he last particpated at the 50th Regatta in 2012.
Former Gubernatorial & Congressional Candidate Zephyr Teachout announced THAT SHE MAY run for State Attorney General this year, to replace Eric Schneiderman, who resigned 1 week ago, follow accusations by 4 women that Schneiderman physically assaulted them. Teachout is currently an Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University, she said that she will form an exploratory committee to consider running for Attorney General, She will make a final decision in the next few weeks.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is starting up a process to name an Attorney general through the end of this year, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:
(Cliff Crouch 5-145-18)
Crouch said that it was unclear whether or not State Senate Republicans would agree to participate in the proposed process.
The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit Friday against Governor Cuomo & the State Department of Financial Services, the NRA Accuses accusing them of coercing banks and insurance companies to withhold services to the gun lobbying group. The lawsuit asks the court to award unspecified monetary damages to the NRA and stop the state from prohibiting the insurance companies from doing business with the gun lobby group. Cuomo said the NRA's lawsuit is a desperate attempt to advance its agenda to sell more guns.
The State DOT will host an open house public information meeting on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Colesville Town Hall on Welton Street in Harpursville regarding the Dilly Road culvert replacement project. The proposed work zone traffic control will require an approximate 2 week closure of Dilly Road at the intersection of State Route 7. Traffic will use a three-mile, six-minute detour. Dilly Road accommodates an average of 60 vehicles daily. The project is in the preliminary design phase. Construction is currently scheduled for the 2019 construction season.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Christina Regg of Davenport on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on previous charges of Animal Cruelty for allegedly killing a stray cat. Regg was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond; she is scheduled to return to the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.
School Budget Votes and Board of Education Seats will be decided across the state tomorrow. The majority of school tax levy increases are at or below the state spending cap, according to the New York State School Board Association, more than half of the Board of Education seat races have only 1 candidate running.
Former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty on all counts Friday in his corruption retrial. Silver was found guilty for mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion, for using his position to receive nearly $4 million in bribes and kickbacks. An appeals court tossed out Silver's original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal definition for corruption. Silver faces sentencing in July.
The Broome County Veterans for Peace exchanged grocery certificates as well as $50 for long guns and $100 for handguns and assault weapons Saturday. The event was held at the American Civic Association, where a mass shooting occurred, where Jiverly Wong shot & killed 13 people in 2009.
The deadline for entry into the 70 mile endurance race and Grand Prix Relay Race is Friday May 18, 2018. No entries for these races will be accepted after that date. You can enter the Generation Gap, Youth race, Sprint race at the starting line day of each race. Enter today by going to www.canoeregatta.org
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WCDO News — Monday 8-14-17
The State Health Department revealed some of the changes that are coming to the Medical Marijuana program. New regulations will allow for marijuana to be distributed to patients by certified physicians, in chewable & effervescent tablets, lozenges plus topical Ointments, lotions & patches. Smokable Marijuana is not allowed in the state program, the new regulations take effect next month.
The State Police issued 21,148 tickets during this year's "Speed Week" campaign, which was conducted from Wednesday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 8th. Troopers issued 9,205 tickets for speeding, 348 for distracted driving and arrested 234 people for driving while impaired. State Police also responded to 268 personal injury accidents, which resulted in 5 fatalities and 393 people injured.
There will be a blood donation opportunity today in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Holy Cross Church, 96 Main Street. To make an appointment or more information, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Today is the final day to register for the Delaware County Senior Fun Day, which will be held on Wednesday August 23rd at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi & is sponsored by the Delaware County Office for the Aging & the Delaware County Senior Council. Registrations can be made at 832-5750.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Open gets underway today at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, through this Sunday. Pro Golfers from all over the world will participate, and Bon Jovi will perform at the Annual Dick's Sporting Goods Concert Friday Night.
Today is the first day of the 131st Annual Delaware County Fair. Fair spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO about some of the scheduled highlights this year:
(Jason Craig Monday 8-14-17)
The full schedule of events can be found at DelawareCountyFair.org.
The Sidney Village Zoning Board will be holding a meeting tonight, regarding the plot of land near the Lutheran Church on West Main Street, for a variety of Housing, to replace those that are lost or will be lost in the River Street Area following the floods of 2006 & 2011. Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Sidney Civic Center at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.
New York State Police will have 15 new canine teams on patrols shortly. The Troopers & their canine partners graduated from a special program at the State Police Academy on Friday, 7 of the new teams will be assigned to New York City, the rest to Long Island & the upstate Troops.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state's new $7.6 million Community Restoration Fund has purchased the mortgages for 398 homes in an effort to bring owners in targeted communities out of foreclosure and keep the homes from becoming “Zombie Properties”. The 398 homes in the program are in 33 of the State's 62 counties, 7 of the homes are in the Southern Tier.
The Sidney American Legion will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, to assist the Sidney Historical Association, as they are looking for a permanent building or space for their museum. They need funds to secure a permanent dwelling. Chicken BBQ will be on sale & there will be a Chinese Auction, More information is available at 237-4762
The State Police issued 21,148 tickets during this year's "Speed Week" campaign, which was conducted from Wednesday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 8th. Troopers issued 9,205 tickets for speeding, 348 for distracted driving and arrested 234 people for driving while impaired. State Police also responded to 268 personal injury accidents, which resulted in 5 fatalities and 393 people injured.
There will be a blood donation opportunity today in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Holy Cross Church, 96 Main Street. To make an appointment or more information, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Today is the final day to register for the Delaware County Senior Fun Day, which will be held on Wednesday August 23rd at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi & is sponsored by the Delaware County Office for the Aging & the Delaware County Senior Council. Registrations can be made at 832-5750.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Open gets underway today at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, through this Sunday. Pro Golfers from all over the world will participate, and Bon Jovi will perform at the Annual Dick's Sporting Goods Concert Friday Night.
Today is the first day of the 131st Annual Delaware County Fair. Fair spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO about some of the scheduled highlights this year:
(Jason Craig Monday 8-14-17)
The full schedule of events can be found at DelawareCountyFair.org.
The Sidney Village Zoning Board will be holding a meeting tonight, regarding the plot of land near the Lutheran Church on West Main Street, for a variety of Housing, to replace those that are lost or will be lost in the River Street Area following the floods of 2006 & 2011. Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Sidney Civic Center at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.
New York State Police will have 15 new canine teams on patrols shortly. The Troopers & their canine partners graduated from a special program at the State Police Academy on Friday, 7 of the new teams will be assigned to New York City, the rest to Long Island & the upstate Troops.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state's new $7.6 million Community Restoration Fund has purchased the mortgages for 398 homes in an effort to bring owners in targeted communities out of foreclosure and keep the homes from becoming “Zombie Properties”. The 398 homes in the program are in 33 of the State's 62 counties, 7 of the homes are in the Southern Tier.
The Sidney American Legion will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, to assist the Sidney Historical Association, as they are looking for a permanent building or space for their museum. They need funds to secure a permanent dwelling. Chicken BBQ will be on sale & there will be a Chinese Auction, More information is available at 237-4762
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WCDO News — Monday 4-3-17
A vigil was held at Memorial Park in Binghamton this morning, to remember those killed 8 years ago today at the American Civic Association immigration center on Front Street by Jiverly Wong of Johnson City. 13 people were killed inside the center; Wong eventually turned a gun on himself. It was one of the largest homicides in US history.
Lawmakers did not get the budget passed on time, for the first time in 7 years. Governor Cuomo said that he would introduce emergency legislation to keep the state government in operation through May. Cuomo stated that such an emergency spending bill was necessary because of the threat of federal budget cuts from the Trump Administration when the federal budget is released on May 21st..
State Police arrested 34 year old Nathan Reigles of Gilbertsville for felony 2nd degree Assault. The arrest occurred after troopers investigated an assault on Saturday on Ives Settlement Road in the Town of Guilford, where Reigles allegedly struck another man with a pipe several times to the face and head. The victim was treated at Tri-Town Regional hospital and was released. Reigles was arrested & arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond, he faces court action on Thursday.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation committee will hold their next meeting this evening. the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at City Hall in the Common Council Chambers.
The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade has been cancelled this year, due to the Main Street Construction scheduled to begin this summer in downtown Sidney. SFCU officials stated that they were not able to replicate an alternate route in order to safely accommodate the numerous parade units that usually participate. the 29th Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held in June 2018.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this Friday April 7th at 10:00 am at the County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested a Town of Smyrna resident for 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Deputies arrested 29 year old Brian Nemeth of Smyrna after an investigation of a domestic disturbance, it was found that Nemeth caused serious physical injury to the female victim and prevented her from calling 911. Nemeth was arraigned in the Town of Smyrna Court and was released on his own recognizance. Nemeth is to appear in the Town of Smyrna Court at a later date
The Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for FRANKLIN CARNEY of Norwich was cancelled Sunday Afternoon. State Police said that the alert was cancelled following many reports of Carney located at Turning Stone Casino in Verona.
19-year-old Jose Fulwood of Norwich was arrested Friday by the Norwich Police Department, he was charged with 2nd degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with another person less than 15 years old. Fulwood was arranged in Norwich City Court Friday afternoon, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
The Tri Town Relay For Life Captain's Meeting will be held this afternoon, at SFCU in Sidney at 5:30 PM. The annual Relay For Life will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on Saturday May 6th from 11am to 11pm. More information is available at relayforlife.org/tritownny or at 267-0014.
Lawmakers did not get the budget passed on time, for the first time in 7 years. Governor Cuomo said that he would introduce emergency legislation to keep the state government in operation through May. Cuomo stated that such an emergency spending bill was necessary because of the threat of federal budget cuts from the Trump Administration when the federal budget is released on May 21st..
State Police arrested 34 year old Nathan Reigles of Gilbertsville for felony 2nd degree Assault. The arrest occurred after troopers investigated an assault on Saturday on Ives Settlement Road in the Town of Guilford, where Reigles allegedly struck another man with a pipe several times to the face and head. The victim was treated at Tri-Town Regional hospital and was released. Reigles was arrested & arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond, he faces court action on Thursday.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation committee will hold their next meeting this evening. the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at City Hall in the Common Council Chambers.
The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade has been cancelled this year, due to the Main Street Construction scheduled to begin this summer in downtown Sidney. SFCU officials stated that they were not able to replicate an alternate route in order to safely accommodate the numerous parade units that usually participate. the 29th Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held in June 2018.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this Friday April 7th at 10:00 am at the County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested a Town of Smyrna resident for 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Deputies arrested 29 year old Brian Nemeth of Smyrna after an investigation of a domestic disturbance, it was found that Nemeth caused serious physical injury to the female victim and prevented her from calling 911. Nemeth was arraigned in the Town of Smyrna Court and was released on his own recognizance. Nemeth is to appear in the Town of Smyrna Court at a later date
The Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for FRANKLIN CARNEY of Norwich was cancelled Sunday Afternoon. State Police said that the alert was cancelled following many reports of Carney located at Turning Stone Casino in Verona.
19-year-old Jose Fulwood of Norwich was arrested Friday by the Norwich Police Department, he was charged with 2nd degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with another person less than 15 years old. Fulwood was arranged in Norwich City Court Friday afternoon, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
The Tri Town Relay For Life Captain's Meeting will be held this afternoon, at SFCU in Sidney at 5:30 PM. The annual Relay For Life will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on Saturday May 6th from 11am to 11pm. More information is available at relayforlife.org/tritownny or at 267-0014.
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