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WCDO News — Monday 12-10-12
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 27 year old Trinity Hafner of Norwich for DWI and other charges. Hafner was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and 2nd degree Obstruction of Governmental Administration following traffic stop on State Highway 12, in the Town of Greene. Deputies reported that Hafner drove a vehicle while intoxicated and attempted to switch places with another individual in the vehicle to appear not to be the driver. Hafner was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail and will reappear before the Town of Greene Court on December 13th.
The state Senate IS SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO ALBANY THIS WEDNESDAY For a special session to pass several pieces of legislation. The bills that are expected to pass include one that reforms the tax code, another that provides money for continued flood recovery and approves tax incentives (http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20121207/NEWS01/102020002/Libous-Tax-reform-flood-aid-BAE-incentives-pass?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE) to keep BAE Systems in the Southern Tier. The package of bills would drop New York to the 6th highest income tax burden behind Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Jersey and Vermont, the state has traditionally placed first or second in that dubious category.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 26 year old Diana Essig of Greene, for criminally possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Essig was arrested following an investigation into a reported larceny at the Norwich Wal-Mart; she was stopped for questioning and found to be in possession of hypodermic needles. Essig was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail and is to re-appear in the Town of Norwich at a later date.
Chenango county Deputies & the Village of Sherburne Police Arrested a 16 year old Village of Earlville resident while investigating a one car roll-over accident in the Town of Sherburne. While processing the accident scene a plastic bag containing marihuana was found. The operator of the vehicle was processed and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court at a later date. The unidentified teen was charged with Unlawful possession of marihuana, speed not reasonable and prudent, and moved from lane unsafely, operating a motor vehicle with a NYS DJ license with more than two passengers under the age of 21.
The Chenango County Health Department will host a flu clinic today in Norwich. The Flu Clinic will be held in the basement offices of the county health department at the Chenango County Office Building, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, appointment are requested at 337-1660.
The state Senate IS SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO ALBANY THIS WEDNESDAY For a special session to pass several pieces of legislation. The bills that are expected to pass include one that reforms the tax code, another that provides money for continued flood recovery and approves tax incentives (http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20121207/NEWS01/102020002/Libous-Tax-reform-flood-aid-BAE-incentives-pass?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE) to keep BAE Systems in the Southern Tier. The package of bills would drop New York to the 6th highest income tax burden behind Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Jersey and Vermont, the state has traditionally placed first or second in that dubious category.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 26 year old Diana Essig of Greene, for criminally possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Essig was arrested following an investigation into a reported larceny at the Norwich Wal-Mart; she was stopped for questioning and found to be in possession of hypodermic needles. Essig was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail and is to re-appear in the Town of Norwich at a later date.
Chenango county Deputies & the Village of Sherburne Police Arrested a 16 year old Village of Earlville resident while investigating a one car roll-over accident in the Town of Sherburne. While processing the accident scene a plastic bag containing marihuana was found. The operator of the vehicle was processed and issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court at a later date. The unidentified teen was charged with Unlawful possession of marihuana, speed not reasonable and prudent, and moved from lane unsafely, operating a motor vehicle with a NYS DJ license with more than two passengers under the age of 21.
The Chenango County Health Department will host a flu clinic today in Norwich. The Flu Clinic will be held in the basement offices of the county health department at the Chenango County Office Building, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, appointment are requested at 337-1660.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-5-12
Governor Cuomo met with local leaders in at the Greater Binghamton Airport, as well as BAE systems & Norwich Pharmaceuticals today, regarding the success of last year’s southern tier regional economic development projects:
(Cuomo)
The southern tier economic development council won 1 of the 4 grants given out last year. 2 other councils in the WCDO Listening area also received awards last year. 10 councils are vying for 4 awards in the next cycle.
The Sidney American legion will host a children’s Christmas party later this month. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert)
The Sidney American legion is located at 22 Union Street the event runs from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on the 15th.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrests of 39 individuals and the seizure of more than one million dollars in cocaine as part of a takedown of three large-scale drug distribution networks. The networks transported cocaine from the New York City and Buffalo, to be sold in Cortland, Syracuse and Watertown. The Attorney General’s office conducted a series of raids early this morning and confiscated in excess of ten kilograms of cocaine and arrested the defendants. The Investigation is continuing.
New York farmers dropped off truckloads of locally grown food to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York today. The event is in conjunction with the New York Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Albany. Today's donations bring the total of food donated by farmers across the state this year to more than 5.3 million pounds.
Oneonta city manager Michael Long has received credentialed manager designation from the international city-county management association. Long is one of 20 in new York state now accredited, he recently was appointed as the city of Oneonta’s first ever city manager.
The State DOT today announced that pavement work will be performed on State Route 17 eastbound that will require the closure of the on-ramp to Interstate 81 northbound in the City of Binghamton, beginning at 6:00 tonight. A signed detour will guide motorists to exit 4 Hillcrest-Binghamton, to resume travel northbound on Interstate 81. crews will also be performing overhead sign work on State Route 17 eastbound between exit 71 Airport Road and exit 72 Front Street, starting at 6::00 pm tonight, both projects are expected to be completed by midnight tonight.
(Cuomo)
The southern tier economic development council won 1 of the 4 grants given out last year. 2 other councils in the WCDO Listening area also received awards last year. 10 councils are vying for 4 awards in the next cycle.
The Sidney American legion will host a children’s Christmas party later this month. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert)
The Sidney American legion is located at 22 Union Street the event runs from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on the 15th.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrests of 39 individuals and the seizure of more than one million dollars in cocaine as part of a takedown of three large-scale drug distribution networks. The networks transported cocaine from the New York City and Buffalo, to be sold in Cortland, Syracuse and Watertown. The Attorney General’s office conducted a series of raids early this morning and confiscated in excess of ten kilograms of cocaine and arrested the defendants. The Investigation is continuing.
New York farmers dropped off truckloads of locally grown food to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York today. The event is in conjunction with the New York Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Albany. Today's donations bring the total of food donated by farmers across the state this year to more than 5.3 million pounds.
Oneonta city manager Michael Long has received credentialed manager designation from the international city-county management association. Long is one of 20 in new York state now accredited, he recently was appointed as the city of Oneonta’s first ever city manager.
The State DOT today announced that pavement work will be performed on State Route 17 eastbound that will require the closure of the on-ramp to Interstate 81 northbound in the City of Binghamton, beginning at 6:00 tonight. A signed detour will guide motorists to exit 4 Hillcrest-Binghamton, to resume travel northbound on Interstate 81. crews will also be performing overhead sign work on State Route 17 eastbound between exit 71 Airport Road and exit 72 Front Street, starting at 6::00 pm tonight, both projects are expected to be completed by midnight tonight.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-5-12
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple tractor-trailers MVA on Interstate 81 south in the Town of Kirkwood Tuesday morning at about 5:40 AM. Deputies arrived to find numerous vehicles on fire, blocking all lanes and with a significant diesel fuel spill. The Preliminary investigation revealed that a southbound tractor-trailer from Canada, hauling canned goods, rear-ended a car carrier loaded with new SUV’s, 3 of them burst into flames. The second tractor-trailer then veered to the left, striking a third tractor-trailer and sheared open the fuel tank. The first truck, operated by Andrew High out of Ontario, Canada, also caught fire and came to rest partially in the median of Interstate 81. High suffered a head injury and was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment; he was ticketed for Following Too Closely. The investigation is continuing and further charges may be filed. Interstate 81 South was closed for over 3 hours before opening two lanes of traffic.
Governor Cuomo will visit Broome County today. The governor is expected to tour BAE systems as part of the Regional Economic Development Tour. Regional economic councils are vying for state funds for economic development projects.
More than 70 NYSEG and RG&E gas fitters, gas supervisors, field service representatives and garage mechanics are supporting natural gas service restoration on Long Island, as the recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues. About one-third of the NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric employees arrived on Long Island on Monday, November 26th the remainder arrived there last Friday. The NYSEG employees were dispatched from Binghamton, Oneonta, Norwich and many other locations.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Travis Demuth of Oxford for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt. Demuth is accused of violating an active order of protection issued in the Town of Norwich Court; he was released on his own recognizance and is to reappear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
The state health department will officially observe World AIDS Day today, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Today at 1:30 p.m., the State Health Department will honor young people and youth leaders from across the State for their leadership, compassion and extraordinary efforts in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in schools or communities. More information on World AIDS Day Expo activities is available at the Department of Health webpage at: www.health.ny.gov/WAD (http://www.health.ny.gov/WAD).
Governor Cuomo will visit Broome County today. The governor is expected to tour BAE systems as part of the Regional Economic Development Tour. Regional economic councils are vying for state funds for economic development projects.
More than 70 NYSEG and RG&E gas fitters, gas supervisors, field service representatives and garage mechanics are supporting natural gas service restoration on Long Island, as the recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues. About one-third of the NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric employees arrived on Long Island on Monday, November 26th the remainder arrived there last Friday. The NYSEG employees were dispatched from Binghamton, Oneonta, Norwich and many other locations.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Travis Demuth of Oxford for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt. Demuth is accused of violating an active order of protection issued in the Town of Norwich Court; he was released on his own recognizance and is to reappear in the Town of Afton Court at a later date.
The state health department will officially observe World AIDS Day today, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Today at 1:30 p.m., the State Health Department will honor young people and youth leaders from across the State for their leadership, compassion and extraordinary efforts in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in schools or communities. More information on World AIDS Day Expo activities is available at the Department of Health webpage at: www.health.ny.gov/WAD (http://www.health.ny.gov/WAD).