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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-17-19
The Afton Girl Scouts & Cobra Industries are continuing
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-6-19
State
Senator Jim Seward announced today that the cancer he first experienced in 2016
has recurred. Seward said that his
doctors have recommended a series of treatments over the next several weeks
that will curtail his schedule around the district, but his office will still
be open. Seward expects to return in
time for the new legislative session in January.
The
Oneonta Common Council voted Tuesday night to sell a portion of the Dietz
Street municipal parking lot for the "Lofts on Dietz" Project, which
calls for housing for artists & classrooms for Hartwick College. About 115 parking spots will be eliminated
for the project, 600 will still remain,
Governor
Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting landlords from collecting rent or
maintaining a nonpayment eviction proceeding during the period for which there
is no valid certificate of occupancy. This law also prohibits tenants and
owners from living in a residence that does not have a valid certificate of
occupancy. The law would expand existing laws to cover cities with a population
of less than 325,000 people. The law goes into effect immediately.
The
Sidney, Bainbridge & Unadilla Chambers of Commerce will hold a Tri-Town
Business Mixer on Wednesday November 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at 55 Union Street in
Sidney, RSVP's are requested by this Friday at 561-2642.
The
results are in for area elections, for the State Supreme Court 6th district,
the 3 winners are Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise & Mark
Masler. In the Sidney Town Clerk's Race,
Sheila Paul wins over incumbent Lisa French.
In Chenango County key races, the Norwich mayor will be Republican Shawn
Sastri, in the Norwich city council races, the winner in Ward 3 is Nancy
Allaire & in Ward 5, David Zieno.
The Town of Coventry Supervisor is Republican Jennifer Boudreau. Guilford Supervisor George Senek is
re-elected over write in candidate Dan Harrington, in the Guilford Town Council,
Terence Ives & Gilda Ward win over 3 others. In the Town of Bainbridge Council: Robert
Evans wins, the Town of Norwich Supervisor winner is Stanley Foulds, the Town
of Pharsalia Supervisor is Jeremiah Micklas.
In the Otsego County Board of Representatives races, the winners are, in
district 2: Michele Farwell, District 3:
Rick Brockway, District 14: Jill Basile.
The Laurens Town Supervisor race is won by Republican David Neske, In the City of Oneonta Common Council races,
the winners are, in Ward 2: Mark Davies, Ward 4: Kaytee Lipari Shue, Ward 5:
Leonard Carson, Jr., Ward 6: Scott Harrington, Ward 8: Mark Drnek. In the Broome County District Attorney:
Libertarian Michael Korchak leads by a slim margin over Republican Paul
Battisti, with absentee votes yet to be counted.
Governor
Cuomo signed legislation requiring that death certificates in cases of opioid
overdose specify which opioid was involved in the death, if known. This new law
requires that information be recorded so that more data will be available to
better address the opioid crisis. Under
current law, if a person dies of an opioid overdose, there is no requirement
that the death certificate specify which opioid was involved. The legislation
signed today takes effect immediately.
Bassett
Healthcare Network is hosting a free sports medicine seminar today from 5:00 to
7:00 PM at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta.
Dr. Kristen Herbst and Dr. Matthew Chung will discuss non-surgical
treatment options, as well as different methods to prevent overuse injuries, and
recovery and therapy protocols to help those with limited motion or
restriction. Registration is available
at 315-273-4802 or visiting BassettSportsInjury.com.
Senator Jim Seward announced today that the cancer he first experienced in 2016
has recurred. Seward said that his
doctors have recommended a series of treatments over the next several weeks
that will curtail his schedule around the district, but his office will still
be open. Seward expects to return in
time for the new legislative session in January.
The
Oneonta Common Council voted Tuesday night to sell a portion of the Dietz
Street municipal parking lot for the "Lofts on Dietz" Project, which
calls for housing for artists & classrooms for Hartwick College. About 115 parking spots will be eliminated
for the project, 600 will still remain,
Governor
Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting landlords from collecting rent or
maintaining a nonpayment eviction proceeding during the period for which there
is no valid certificate of occupancy. This law also prohibits tenants and
owners from living in a residence that does not have a valid certificate of
occupancy. The law would expand existing laws to cover cities with a population
of less than 325,000 people. The law goes into effect immediately.
The
Sidney, Bainbridge & Unadilla Chambers of Commerce will hold a Tri-Town
Business Mixer on Wednesday November 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at 55 Union Street in
Sidney, RSVP's are requested by this Friday at 561-2642.
The
results are in for area elections, for the State Supreme Court 6th district,
the 3 winners are Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise & Mark
Masler. In the Sidney Town Clerk's Race,
Sheila Paul wins over incumbent Lisa French.
In Chenango County key races, the Norwich mayor will be Republican Shawn
Sastri, in the Norwich city council races, the winner in Ward 3 is Nancy
Allaire & in Ward 5, David Zieno.
The Town of Coventry Supervisor is Republican Jennifer Boudreau. Guilford Supervisor George Senek is
re-elected over write in candidate Dan Harrington, in the Guilford Town Council,
Terence Ives & Gilda Ward win over 3 others. In the Town of Bainbridge Council: Robert
Evans wins, the Town of Norwich Supervisor winner is Stanley Foulds, the Town
of Pharsalia Supervisor is Jeremiah Micklas.
In the Otsego County Board of Representatives races, the winners are, in
district 2: Michele Farwell, District 3:
Rick Brockway, District 14: Jill Basile.
The Laurens Town Supervisor race is won by Republican David Neske, In the City of Oneonta Common Council races,
the winners are, in Ward 2: Mark Davies, Ward 4: Kaytee Lipari Shue, Ward 5:
Leonard Carson, Jr., Ward 6: Scott Harrington, Ward 8: Mark Drnek. In the Broome County District Attorney:
Libertarian Michael Korchak leads by a slim margin over Republican Paul
Battisti, with absentee votes yet to be counted.
Governor
Cuomo signed legislation requiring that death certificates in cases of opioid
overdose specify which opioid was involved in the death, if known. This new law
requires that information be recorded so that more data will be available to
better address the opioid crisis. Under
current law, if a person dies of an opioid overdose, there is no requirement
that the death certificate specify which opioid was involved. The legislation
signed today takes effect immediately.
Bassett
Healthcare Network is hosting a free sports medicine seminar today from 5:00 to
7:00 PM at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta.
Dr. Kristen Herbst and Dr. Matthew Chung will discuss non-surgical
treatment options, as well as different methods to prevent overuse injuries, and
recovery and therapy protocols to help those with limited motion or
restriction. Registration is available
at 315-273-4802 or visiting BassettSportsInjury.com.
WCDO News — Monday 10-28-19
The Otsego County Sheriff's
department announced that Roxanne Shipman-Hull was found dead in the town of
Plainfield along with her dog.
Shipman-Hull was reported missing October 1st, her body was found
Sunday, along with her deceased dog. An
Autopsy is scheduled to be performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, and
this investigation is ongoing.
The Otsego County Solid Waste
Department announced that County residents now have an opportunity to compost
household food waste at the Oneonta transfer station at 75 Silas Lane. The average household disposed of 29 pounds
of garbage per week. More information is
available by calling the Otsego County Solid Waste Department is available at
547-4256, or at their Facebook page or otsegocounty.com/departments/solid
waste.
The Out of The Woodwork Players
will perform "The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On" November 8 through
the 10th in Bainbridge, Players Spokesman Will Drew Explains:
(Will Drew 10-28-19)
Tickets are available at the Out
of the Woodwork Players Facebook page, through Brown Paper Ticekts.com
"Halos Help After
Loss" had their closing Friday & they have purchased the former Afton
Great American Building, Joyce Humphrey of Halos or “Help After Loss” told WCDO
News that the plans for the floorplan have changed a little:
(Joyce Humphrey 10-28-19)
Humphrey said that more
information about their services or about space in the building is available at
240-1550 or on their Facebook page.
Norwich City
Police are investigating the theft of 2 vehicles this weekend from the Hayes
Street Parking Lot & West Main Street.
Police said that both vehicles were unlocked, they remind city residents
to always lock up unattended vehicles, and never leave valuables in plain sight
in a vehicle. so far, the vehicles have
not been recovered & no arrests have been announced.
The body of a missing Cornell
University student was recovered by Ithaca Falls Saturday Night. 18 year old Antonio Tsialas’s death is under
investigation but foul play is not suspected, State Police are assisting Cornell
University Police, Tsialas had not been seen or heard from since Thursday
evening after leaving an event, he failed to meet a family member Friday
afternoon, the investigation is continuing.
The Guilford Town Board has
called a special meeting for tonight at 6:30 PM at the Guilford Town Hall on
Marble Road. The Guest Speaker will be
Dr. Phil Hofmeyer, who will be discussing Renewable Energy. The meeting is open to the public.
The Unatego Board of Education has a special meeting tonight at 6:30 as they consider 3 new proposals for the repurposing of the former Otego Elementary School building. Representatives from the 3 developers will present their plans for the building; the Board will make a decision at their regular Board meeting November 4. The 3 proposals are from Dirig Design of Wells Bridge, Granite Data Solutions of California & the Oneonta Christian Academy, more information is available at unatego.org or may be viewed in person at the Unatego District Office.
department announced that Roxanne Shipman-Hull was found dead in the town of
Plainfield along with her dog.
Shipman-Hull was reported missing October 1st, her body was found
Sunday, along with her deceased dog. An
Autopsy is scheduled to be performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, and
this investigation is ongoing.
The Otsego County Solid Waste
Department announced that County residents now have an opportunity to compost
household food waste at the Oneonta transfer station at 75 Silas Lane. The average household disposed of 29 pounds
of garbage per week. More information is
available by calling the Otsego County Solid Waste Department is available at
547-4256, or at their Facebook page or otsegocounty.com/departments/solid
waste.
The Out of The Woodwork Players
will perform "The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On" November 8 through
the 10th in Bainbridge, Players Spokesman Will Drew Explains:
(Will Drew 10-28-19)
Tickets are available at the Out
of the Woodwork Players Facebook page, through Brown Paper Ticekts.com
"Halos Help After
Loss" had their closing Friday & they have purchased the former Afton
Great American Building, Joyce Humphrey of Halos or “Help After Loss” told WCDO
News that the plans for the floorplan have changed a little:
(Joyce Humphrey 10-28-19)
Humphrey said that more
information about their services or about space in the building is available at
240-1550 or on their Facebook page.
Norwich City
Police are investigating the theft of 2 vehicles this weekend from the Hayes
Street Parking Lot & West Main Street.
Police said that both vehicles were unlocked, they remind city residents
to always lock up unattended vehicles, and never leave valuables in plain sight
in a vehicle. so far, the vehicles have
not been recovered & no arrests have been announced.
The body of a missing Cornell
University student was recovered by Ithaca Falls Saturday Night. 18 year old Antonio Tsialas’s death is under
investigation but foul play is not suspected, State Police are assisting Cornell
University Police, Tsialas had not been seen or heard from since Thursday
evening after leaving an event, he failed to meet a family member Friday
afternoon, the investigation is continuing.
The Guilford Town Board has
called a special meeting for tonight at 6:30 PM at the Guilford Town Hall on
Marble Road. The Guest Speaker will be
Dr. Phil Hofmeyer, who will be discussing Renewable Energy. The meeting is open to the public.
The Unatego Board of Education has a special meeting tonight at 6:30 as they consider 3 new proposals for the repurposing of the former Otego Elementary School building. Representatives from the 3 developers will present their plans for the building; the Board will make a decision at their regular Board meeting November 4. The 3 proposals are from Dirig Design of Wells Bridge, Granite Data Solutions of California & the Oneonta Christian Academy, more information is available at unatego.org or may be viewed in person at the Unatego District Office.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-2-19
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
WCDO News — Thursday 9-26-19
State Police responded to a report of a male who fell
approximately 20 to 30 feet from a ladder at a residence on Swart Hollow Road
in the town of Oneonta Wednesday. 56
year old Troy Anderson of Oneonta was assisting the home owner with outside
repairs when he fell off the ladder. The
homeowner called 911, Anderson was transported to A.O Fox Hospital where he was
pronounced deceased. The investigation
is on-going, but at this time no foul play was observed and it appears to be an
accident.
State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike
Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of
a vehicle that overturned and was on fire.
An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of
Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the
roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire. The case remains under investigation.
The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday
night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible
development of solar and wind energy businesses. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told
WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year
away:
(George Senek 9-26-19)
The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to
30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet. They are exploring similar plans for up to 27
wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.
Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership
Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice
a month. Delaware County Chamber
President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)
Pucci said that the first session will be held on October
9th, the application can be downloaded at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/
Chenango County Waste Management
reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends
September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12. The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies,
& State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway
357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray
of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming
vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida. The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the
roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old
passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O.
Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for
failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste
Collection Day this past weekend. On
Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at
the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials. 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications
were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car
batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of
paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual
re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host
their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta.
Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award
& Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community
Leadership Award.
Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated
Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October
9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta. The State mandates ALL employers adopt a
sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual
harassment prevention. Pinnacle Human
Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners. Chamber members must register with Barbara
Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email:
baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening
in Norwich. The dinner will be held at
the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer
Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.
approximately 20 to 30 feet from a ladder at a residence on Swart Hollow Road
in the town of Oneonta Wednesday. 56
year old Troy Anderson of Oneonta was assisting the home owner with outside
repairs when he fell off the ladder. The
homeowner called 911, Anderson was transported to A.O Fox Hospital where he was
pronounced deceased. The investigation
is on-going, but at this time no foul play was observed and it appears to be an
accident.
State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike
Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of
a vehicle that overturned and was on fire.
An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of
Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the
roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire. The case remains under investigation.
The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday
night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible
development of solar and wind energy businesses. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told
WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year
away:
(George Senek 9-26-19)
The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to
30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet. They are exploring similar plans for up to 27
wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.
Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership
Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice
a month. Delaware County Chamber
President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)
Pucci said that the first session will be held on October
9th, the application can be downloaded at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/
Chenango County Waste Management
reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends
September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12. The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies,
& State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway
357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray
of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming
vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida. The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the
roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old
passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O.
Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for
failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste
Collection Day this past weekend. On
Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at
the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials. 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications
were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car
batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of
paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual
re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host
their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta.
Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award
& Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community
Leadership Award.
Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated
Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October
9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta. The State mandates ALL employers adopt a
sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual
harassment prevention. Pinnacle Human
Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners. Chamber members must register with Barbara
Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email:
baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening
in Norwich. The dinner will be held at
the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer
Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.
CHENANGO COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENTCooperstownDEBRA MARCUSGEORGE SENEKHANCOCKHOSPICE OF CHENANGO COUNTYJ&D WAGON WHEELJENSEN BEACH FLORIDALEADERSHIP DELAWARENew YorkNORTHERN EAGLE BEVERAGESOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOTSEGO COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTERAY PUCCIRICHARD DICKSONROB RAYROBERT RAYTOWN OF FRANKLINUNADILLAUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIESWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 9-19-19
A Chenango County Grand Jury has indicted 39 year old Gary
Nichols of Norwich, in connection with the stabbing of a Norwich resident in
July, and escaping from police custody while being treated for injuries at
Chenango Memorial Hospital. Nichols
faces court action on the Indictment shortly.
Leadership Delaware classes will begin in October through
the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they are taking a
different approach than the state model for successful economic development:
(Ray Pucci 9-19-19)
Additional information about the course & the topics
discussed in each session, can be located at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware,
The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by
8,900, to 8,280,700 in August according to preliminary figures released today
by the State Department of Labor. The
State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0% for the fourth
consecutive month. Upstate Counties saw
the unemployment rate go up .1% to 3.8% in August.
The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will hold
their "Community Matters Mixer" at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney
today. The event will be held from 5:30
to 7:30 PM in the Sidney Industrial Park on Winkler Road, more information is
available at 432-8006.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34-year-old
Joshua Gardepe of East Branch, Wednesday on the charge of endangering the
welfare of a child, following an investigation of a report of child
maltreatment in the Town of Hancock. Gardepe was arraigned at Town of
Colchester Court and was released to appear at Town of Hancock Court at a later
date to answer the charge.
The Bainbridge Chamber of
Commerce Announced That Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the “Business of
the Year”. The survey can be filled out
at surveymonkey.com.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the statute of
limitations to 20 years for rape in the 2nd degree and to 10 years for rape in
the 3rd degree. The law also extends the statute of limitations to 20 years for
2nd degree criminal sexual act & 2nd degree incest & to 10 years for
3rd degree criminal sexual act. Prior to
this new law, victims only had 5 years to bring a legal case alleging 2nd &
3rd degree rape or criminal sexual act.
Delaware County Public Health certified Child Passenger
Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks and education
to parents today from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Little Lambs Children’s Center, 383
Delaware County Highway 11 Oneonta. The
event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, more information is
available at 832-5200.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting will be held today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Nichols of Norwich, in connection with the stabbing of a Norwich resident in
July, and escaping from police custody while being treated for injuries at
Chenango Memorial Hospital. Nichols
faces court action on the Indictment shortly.
Leadership Delaware classes will begin in October through
the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they are taking a
different approach than the state model for successful economic development:
(Ray Pucci 9-19-19)
Additional information about the course & the topics
discussed in each session, can be located at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware,
The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by
8,900, to 8,280,700 in August according to preliminary figures released today
by the State Department of Labor. The
State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0% for the fourth
consecutive month. Upstate Counties saw
the unemployment rate go up .1% to 3.8% in August.
The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will hold
their "Community Matters Mixer" at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney
today. The event will be held from 5:30
to 7:30 PM in the Sidney Industrial Park on Winkler Road, more information is
available at 432-8006.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34-year-old
Joshua Gardepe of East Branch, Wednesday on the charge of endangering the
welfare of a child, following an investigation of a report of child
maltreatment in the Town of Hancock. Gardepe was arraigned at Town of
Colchester Court and was released to appear at Town of Hancock Court at a later
date to answer the charge.
The Bainbridge Chamber of
Commerce Announced That Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the “Business of
the Year”. The survey can be filled out
at surveymonkey.com.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the statute of
limitations to 20 years for rape in the 2nd degree and to 10 years for rape in
the 3rd degree. The law also extends the statute of limitations to 20 years for
2nd degree criminal sexual act & 2nd degree incest & to 10 years for
3rd degree criminal sexual act. Prior to
this new law, victims only had 5 years to bring a legal case alleging 2nd &
3rd degree rape or criminal sexual act.
Delaware County Public Health certified Child Passenger
Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks and education
to parents today from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Little Lambs Children’s Center, 383
Delaware County Highway 11 Oneonta. The
event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, more information is
available at 832-5200.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting will be held today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-4-19
Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Ives of Oneonta for
2nd degree burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny, in connection with
burglaries in downtown Oneonta. Ives was
being held for arraignment, the investigation is ongoing & more charges may
be forthcoming.
The Oneonta Common Council enacted a new series of rules
regarding vacant properties in the city.
The complete list of regulations can be found at oneonta.ny.us/files
523 SFCU Members were affected at 2 ATM's with skimming
devices, and the steps are continuing to correct the issue, according to SFCU
Vice President of Marketing Keith May:
(Keith May 9-4-19)
May said the amount of money allowed to be withdrawn daily
will be lowered for a short period of time; Law Enforcement is continuing their
investigation into who placed the Skimming devices at the SFCU Branches in
Walton and Oneida Street in Oneonta.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No
Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at
dec.ny.gov until September 20th. The DEC
has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to
discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash at County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford today. a 52-year-old male of Bainbridge was operating a Honda, he made a U-turn directly in the path of a Pick-up truck pulling a loaded cattle trailer with 12 cows, driven by a 68-year old unidentified female from McDonough. The vehicles collided & exited the roadway. The Honda driver was transported by helicopter to Wilson Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries. The 71 year old unidentified female passenger of the Honda was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. The pick-up driver declined medical treatment, 1 of the cows was killed during the crash. The investigation is continuing.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be held next month, Chamber President Teri Schunk recommends registering now for the Cornhole Tournament or for Vendors spots:
(Teri Schunk 9-4-19)
Schunk said that the event on October 5th will run from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney.
The Town of Guilford announced a Special Board Meeting this
evening. The meeting tonight will run
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road, a Public Hearing
regarding Wilkinson Salvage is scheduled.
The Oneonta Police Department is
alerting residents of a scam. A City
resident received mail with a Portugal, Spain postmark, that claims that the
recipient won a large sum of money in a lottery, and personal banking
information was needed to pay out the winnings.
Police said that the documentation appeared legitimate, however they
warn residents to never send any personal or banking information in cases like
this. Anyone with information on a scam
can contact the State Attorney General's office and use their online complaint
form located online at ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday that lets
police agencies obtain more information on a Firearm License Application. The legislation closes a loophole and will
give law enforcement access to out-of-state records. Previously, New Yorkers could buy guns
outside of the county that they live in and stores would not be able to see
out-of-state gun applications or background checks.
Online Registration is underway for Delaware County's Clean
Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)
Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past
years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite
website for registration.
This year is the 130th anniversary of the State University
in Oneonta; they are observing that milestone during their Founders Day Picnic
from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM today.
Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local
food pantries and the food pantry in Hunt Union, the annual Picnic will be held
at the Academic quad.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies
Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00
pm. The clinic will be held at the
Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.
2nd degree burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny, in connection with
burglaries in downtown Oneonta. Ives was
being held for arraignment, the investigation is ongoing & more charges may
be forthcoming.
The Oneonta Common Council enacted a new series of rules
regarding vacant properties in the city.
The complete list of regulations can be found at oneonta.ny.us/files
523 SFCU Members were affected at 2 ATM's with skimming
devices, and the steps are continuing to correct the issue, according to SFCU
Vice President of Marketing Keith May:
(Keith May 9-4-19)
May said the amount of money allowed to be withdrawn daily
will be lowered for a short period of time; Law Enforcement is continuing their
investigation into who placed the Skimming devices at the SFCU Branches in
Walton and Oneida Street in Oneonta.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No
Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at
dec.ny.gov until September 20th. The DEC
has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to
discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash at County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford today. a 52-year-old male of Bainbridge was operating a Honda, he made a U-turn directly in the path of a Pick-up truck pulling a loaded cattle trailer with 12 cows, driven by a 68-year old unidentified female from McDonough. The vehicles collided & exited the roadway. The Honda driver was transported by helicopter to Wilson Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries. The 71 year old unidentified female passenger of the Honda was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. The pick-up driver declined medical treatment, 1 of the cows was killed during the crash. The investigation is continuing.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be held next month, Chamber President Teri Schunk recommends registering now for the Cornhole Tournament or for Vendors spots:
(Teri Schunk 9-4-19)
Schunk said that the event on October 5th will run from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney.
The Town of Guilford announced a Special Board Meeting this
evening. The meeting tonight will run
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road, a Public Hearing
regarding Wilkinson Salvage is scheduled.
The Oneonta Police Department is
alerting residents of a scam. A City
resident received mail with a Portugal, Spain postmark, that claims that the
recipient won a large sum of money in a lottery, and personal banking
information was needed to pay out the winnings.
Police said that the documentation appeared legitimate, however they
warn residents to never send any personal or banking information in cases like
this. Anyone with information on a scam
can contact the State Attorney General's office and use their online complaint
form located online at ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday that lets
police agencies obtain more information on a Firearm License Application. The legislation closes a loophole and will
give law enforcement access to out-of-state records. Previously, New Yorkers could buy guns
outside of the county that they live in and stores would not be able to see
out-of-state gun applications or background checks.
Online Registration is underway for Delaware County's Clean
Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)
Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past
years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite
website for registration.
This year is the 130th anniversary of the State University
in Oneonta; they are observing that milestone during their Founders Day Picnic
from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM today.
Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local
food pantries and the food pantry in Hunt Union, the annual Picnic will be held
at the Academic quad.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies
Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00
pm. The clinic will be held at the
Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.
WCDO News — Monday 8-26-19
The Annual Bainbridge
Glow Run will be held on September 14th at General Clinton Park in
Bainbridge. The event began in 2015
after Heather Bucalos of Sidney finished her treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
and decided to hold fundraisers for area cancer patients. This year, Heather has suffered a relapse
& her friends are teaming up to raise funds for her with the Glow Run
Fundraiser, Bucalos talked to WCDO News this morning about the activities
scheduled for that day:
(Heather Bucalos
8-26-19)
More information is
available at www.bainbridgeglowrun.com.
Heather’s treatment is expected to begin again in the next few weeks.
Delaware County
Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Alizabeth Ramos of Brooklyn Friday
evening, on a charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
following a traffic stop on in the Town of Masonville. Ramos was also issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, and Speeding, she was released on an
appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Town of Masonville Court at
a later date.
The New York State DOT
is actively preparing for the arrival of winter weather by making applications
available for approximately 500 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance
staff. The DOT intends to hire about 38
in the Southern Tier and another 34 in the Central New York Counties, more
information is available on Twitter @NYSDOT or facebook.com/NYSDOT.
Governor Cuomo signed
legislation Friday to stop Pension Poaching, which occurs when financial
planners, insurance agents or others claim they are assisting veterans and
their families get federal benefits, but are really convincing veterans to
reposition their assets to qualify for benefits they are ineligible for, the
poachers then sell the veterans unneeded financial products or services. The bill will take effect in four months.
CDO Workforce is
offering Supervisory Training Classes at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2
Main Street, Delhi on September 6, 13 and 20th.
This 9-hour course is divided into 3 segments and will give participants
an advanced foundation of management skills. More information is available at
832-5781.
Oneonta Police responded Saturday to
a residence on Chestnut Street, for a report of a deceased person. Officers discovered 20 year old Nicolas
Stagnitta from Patchogue, Long Island, who was a student at the State
University at Oneonta, the initial investigation and autopsy revealed that
Stagnitta took his own life; however, the investigation is continuing pending
results of toxicology testing.
The Hancock Fire
Department and EMT’s were dispatched Saturday to Jensen’s Ledges for a report
of a 10 year old boy who had fallen off the ledges. The Hancock Fire Department rope rescue team performed a high angle rope
rescue to extricate the boy within 1 hour and he was transported down the
mountain in a UTV & was transported by LifeNet to a pediatric trauma center
with life threatening injuries.
The Dormitory Authority has issued
approximately $482 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds on behalf of 54 school
districts across the state as part the School Districts Revenue Bond Financing
Program, for fire protection, security, and air quality systems upgrades;
renovations, Athletic field improvements; and technology updates. Locally, the Norwich City School District
receives $7,430,000, Sidney Central School District gets $9,820,000 &
Unadilla Valley Central School District gets $6,890,000.
The City of Oneonta announced that
there will be a special meeting of the Common Council today at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
The Afton Central School District
will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today at 7:00 AM in the District
Office of the Afton Central School. More
information is available at 245-9894.
Glow Run will be held on September 14th at General Clinton Park in
Bainbridge. The event began in 2015
after Heather Bucalos of Sidney finished her treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
and decided to hold fundraisers for area cancer patients. This year, Heather has suffered a relapse
& her friends are teaming up to raise funds for her with the Glow Run
Fundraiser, Bucalos talked to WCDO News this morning about the activities
scheduled for that day:
(Heather Bucalos
8-26-19)
More information is
available at www.bainbridgeglowrun.com.
Heather’s treatment is expected to begin again in the next few weeks.
Delaware County
Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Alizabeth Ramos of Brooklyn Friday
evening, on a charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
following a traffic stop on in the Town of Masonville. Ramos was also issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, and Speeding, she was released on an
appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Town of Masonville Court at
a later date.
The New York State DOT
is actively preparing for the arrival of winter weather by making applications
available for approximately 500 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance
staff. The DOT intends to hire about 38
in the Southern Tier and another 34 in the Central New York Counties, more
information is available on Twitter @NYSDOT or facebook.com/NYSDOT.
Governor Cuomo signed
legislation Friday to stop Pension Poaching, which occurs when financial
planners, insurance agents or others claim they are assisting veterans and
their families get federal benefits, but are really convincing veterans to
reposition their assets to qualify for benefits they are ineligible for, the
poachers then sell the veterans unneeded financial products or services. The bill will take effect in four months.
CDO Workforce is
offering Supervisory Training Classes at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2
Main Street, Delhi on September 6, 13 and 20th.
This 9-hour course is divided into 3 segments and will give participants
an advanced foundation of management skills. More information is available at
832-5781.
Oneonta Police responded Saturday to
a residence on Chestnut Street, for a report of a deceased person. Officers discovered 20 year old Nicolas
Stagnitta from Patchogue, Long Island, who was a student at the State
University at Oneonta, the initial investigation and autopsy revealed that
Stagnitta took his own life; however, the investigation is continuing pending
results of toxicology testing.
The Hancock Fire
Department and EMT’s were dispatched Saturday to Jensen’s Ledges for a report
of a 10 year old boy who had fallen off the ledges. The Hancock Fire Department rope rescue team performed a high angle rope
rescue to extricate the boy within 1 hour and he was transported down the
mountain in a UTV & was transported by LifeNet to a pediatric trauma center
with life threatening injuries.
The Dormitory Authority has issued
approximately $482 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds on behalf of 54 school
districts across the state as part the School Districts Revenue Bond Financing
Program, for fire protection, security, and air quality systems upgrades;
renovations, Athletic field improvements; and technology updates. Locally, the Norwich City School District
receives $7,430,000, Sidney Central School District gets $9,820,000 &
Unadilla Valley Central School District gets $6,890,000.
The City of Oneonta announced that
there will be a special meeting of the Common Council today at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
The Afton Central School District
will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today at 7:00 AM in the District
Office of the Afton Central School. More
information is available at 245-9894.
WCDO News — Thursday 8-22-19
State Police responded to Town Brook Road at Red Rock Road
in the town of Stamford to a report of a propane truck in a ditch and on its
passenger side. An investigation
revealed that for an unknown reason, possibly medically related, 62 year old
Edward Walley of Delhi drove off the roadway, into a ditch and struck a utility
pole before rolling to its passenger side.
Walley was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. An autopsy is scheduled for later today, the
investigation is continuing.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 people on a
variety of drug charges after a search warrant was executed in the town of
Worcester. Deputies arrested 30 year old
Jesse Wilson & 29 year old Samone Van Buren, they seized crack cocaine,
suboxone, marijuana, $2,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia, and Wilson and VanBuren were arraigned in
the Town of Worcester Court and sent to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash
or $50,000 bond pending court action on September 3rd.
Former Cooperstown teacher Justin Hobbie pleaded guilty to 3
counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Hobbie was accused of persuading girls under the age of 16 of sending
him explicit videos. Hobbie will be
sentenced in December he will likely serve jail time & will be required to
register as a sex offender.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation strengthening protections
for minors against felony sex offenders. The law prevents minors from being
placed in the custody of an individual who has been convicted of rape in the
first or second degree, sexual conduct against a child in the first degree or
predatory sexual assault against a child, it also prevents sex offenders from
having unsupervised visits with a person who has been convicted of a felony
sexual offense against the subject of the visitation order.
New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in
2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. New York has 33,400 farms,
employs more than 55,000, farmland covers 23% of the state's total land area, New York ranks second nationwide for the
production of apples and maple syrup, ranks third for grapes and eleventh for
beer. New York is the third largest
producer of wine, with its wineries producing nearly 32 million gallons in
2017. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Over $64,000 has been awarded to Nonprofits by the Community
Foundation for South Central New York, for Capital Projects, Programs and
Operating Support. Locally grants were
awarded to A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Crime Victims Assistance
Program Chenango Child Advocacy Center & the Valleyview Elementary School
$984 for a kindergarten alternative seating program helping students with
special needs maintain focus in the classroom
The 5th Annual Binghamton
Porchfest will be held on Sunday at various locations around Binghamton's West
Side. 163 musical performances will take
place on 53 residential porches, stoops, and yards across the historic Abel
Bennett Tract. Performances are held
from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM; more information is available at
binghamtonporchfest.com or at (845) 649-2912.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation allowing victims of
domestic violence to seek damages against individuals who fail to obey or
enforce an order of protection; expanding the eligibility for victim
compensation to victims of unlawful surveillance crimes who did not suffer a
physical injury and expanding the definition of "child victim" to
include children who witness a crime to ensure those children are eligible for
victim compensation and assistance.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Commerce
Chenango Offices in Norwich. The blood
drive will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, All blood types are needed. More
information is available at redcrossblood.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at the Jr-Sr High
School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
in the town of Stamford to a report of a propane truck in a ditch and on its
passenger side. An investigation
revealed that for an unknown reason, possibly medically related, 62 year old
Edward Walley of Delhi drove off the roadway, into a ditch and struck a utility
pole before rolling to its passenger side.
Walley was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. An autopsy is scheduled for later today, the
investigation is continuing.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 people on a
variety of drug charges after a search warrant was executed in the town of
Worcester. Deputies arrested 30 year old
Jesse Wilson & 29 year old Samone Van Buren, they seized crack cocaine,
suboxone, marijuana, $2,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia, and Wilson and VanBuren were arraigned in
the Town of Worcester Court and sent to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash
or $50,000 bond pending court action on September 3rd.
Former Cooperstown teacher Justin Hobbie pleaded guilty to 3
counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Hobbie was accused of persuading girls under the age of 16 of sending
him explicit videos. Hobbie will be
sentenced in December he will likely serve jail time & will be required to
register as a sex offender.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation strengthening protections
for minors against felony sex offenders. The law prevents minors from being
placed in the custody of an individual who has been convicted of rape in the
first or second degree, sexual conduct against a child in the first degree or
predatory sexual assault against a child, it also prevents sex offenders from
having unsupervised visits with a person who has been convicted of a felony
sexual offense against the subject of the visitation order.
New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in
2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. New York has 33,400 farms,
employs more than 55,000, farmland covers 23% of the state's total land area, New York ranks second nationwide for the
production of apples and maple syrup, ranks third for grapes and eleventh for
beer. New York is the third largest
producer of wine, with its wineries producing nearly 32 million gallons in
2017. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Over $64,000 has been awarded to Nonprofits by the Community
Foundation for South Central New York, for Capital Projects, Programs and
Operating Support. Locally grants were
awarded to A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Crime Victims Assistance
Program Chenango Child Advocacy Center & the Valleyview Elementary School
$984 for a kindergarten alternative seating program helping students with
special needs maintain focus in the classroom
The 5th Annual Binghamton
Porchfest will be held on Sunday at various locations around Binghamton's West
Side. 163 musical performances will take
place on 53 residential porches, stoops, and yards across the historic Abel
Bennett Tract. Performances are held
from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM; more information is available at
binghamtonporchfest.com or at (845) 649-2912.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation allowing victims of
domestic violence to seek damages against individuals who fail to obey or
enforce an order of protection; expanding the eligibility for victim
compensation to victims of unlawful surveillance crimes who did not suffer a
physical injury and expanding the definition of "child victim" to
include children who witness a crime to ensure those children are eligible for
victim compensation and assistance.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Commerce
Chenango Offices in Norwich. The blood
drive will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, All blood types are needed. More
information is available at redcrossblood.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at the Jr-Sr High
School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 8-14-19
The
Town of Guilford board will hold a meeting tonight, following Tuesday’s action
by the Chenango County planning Department’s 239 Subcommittee regarding the
town’s Renewable Energy Law, Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George
Senek 8-14-19)
Tonight’s
board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road.
The
15th annual Bainbridge Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the
Afton Golf Course, Rotarian Dave DeClue comments:
(Dave
DeClue 8-14-19)
The
tournament raises money for Bainbridge Rotary programs; more information is
available at 743-2523.
Registrations
are being accepted for the 26th Annual Pit Run in Oneonta on Sunday October
6th. Registration is available at pitrun.org;
the run is in memory of State Police Investigator Rick Parisian, who died while
trying to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Supermarket in 1994. Money raised goes to a scholarship fund named
after Parisian.
The
Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting a series of Information Sessions
throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and residents
about the funding opportunities available through the Decentralization Grant
Program, Spokesperson Samantha Nick comments:
(Samantha
Nick 8-14-19)
Nick
said that the Sidney Session will be held on August 21st at 10:00 AM at the
Sidney Memorial Public Library, more information is available at 326-7908.
Governor
Cuomo today signed legislation extending the driver license suspension process
for 2 years to further enforce child support obligations. The enforcement
process allows the child support program to identify parents with a driver's
license who fail to pay child support and then notify them that their driving
privileges will be suspended unless child support payments are made. The bill
will extend the law through August 31, 2021.
19th
District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced that members of his staff will
be available for constituents are Farmers Markets around the district this
summer. The full list of Farmer's
markets can be found at delgado.house.gov.
New
Yorkers who were molested or sexually abused as children will get their day in
court, starting today with the ability to e-file claims. Hundreds of lawyers representing victims
starting filing early this morning, with about 200 child sexual abuse lawsuits
filed by 6:00 AM, the number had almost doubled by 12:00 Noon. The window to file was created by the state
Legislature’s adoption in January of the Child Victims Act, which makes it
easier for accusers to seek criminal and civil sanction of their abusers.
State
Police at Binghamton responded to a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Route
7 in the town of Colesville Tuesday. The
investigation revealed that the vehicle operated by 29-year-old Ashley
Wolfanger of Binghamton, exited the roadway and struck at tree, killing
32-year-old passenger Lance Weiss of Harpursville. Weiss was pronounced deceased on the scene
and Wolfanger was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital where she is listed
in stable condition. The investigation
is on-going.
The
Delaware County Fair continues with many activities today, spokesman Jason
Craig explains:
(Jason
Craig Wednesday)
The
Fair continues through Saturday Night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
The
Otsego County Chamber to host Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment
Training today, at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in
Oneonta. New York State mandates ALL
employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train
ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training from 1:00PM to
3:00PM
Town of Guilford board will hold a meeting tonight, following Tuesday’s action
by the Chenango County planning Department’s 239 Subcommittee regarding the
town’s Renewable Energy Law, Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George
Senek 8-14-19)
Tonight’s
board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road.
The
15th annual Bainbridge Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the
Afton Golf Course, Rotarian Dave DeClue comments:
(Dave
DeClue 8-14-19)
The
tournament raises money for Bainbridge Rotary programs; more information is
available at 743-2523.
Registrations
are being accepted for the 26th Annual Pit Run in Oneonta on Sunday October
6th. Registration is available at pitrun.org;
the run is in memory of State Police Investigator Rick Parisian, who died while
trying to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Supermarket in 1994. Money raised goes to a scholarship fund named
after Parisian.
The
Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting a series of Information Sessions
throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and residents
about the funding opportunities available through the Decentralization Grant
Program, Spokesperson Samantha Nick comments:
(Samantha
Nick 8-14-19)
Nick
said that the Sidney Session will be held on August 21st at 10:00 AM at the
Sidney Memorial Public Library, more information is available at 326-7908.
Governor
Cuomo today signed legislation extending the driver license suspension process
for 2 years to further enforce child support obligations. The enforcement
process allows the child support program to identify parents with a driver's
license who fail to pay child support and then notify them that their driving
privileges will be suspended unless child support payments are made. The bill
will extend the law through August 31, 2021.
19th
District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced that members of his staff will
be available for constituents are Farmers Markets around the district this
summer. The full list of Farmer's
markets can be found at delgado.house.gov.
New
Yorkers who were molested or sexually abused as children will get their day in
court, starting today with the ability to e-file claims. Hundreds of lawyers representing victims
starting filing early this morning, with about 200 child sexual abuse lawsuits
filed by 6:00 AM, the number had almost doubled by 12:00 Noon. The window to file was created by the state
Legislature’s adoption in January of the Child Victims Act, which makes it
easier for accusers to seek criminal and civil sanction of their abusers.
State
Police at Binghamton responded to a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Route
7 in the town of Colesville Tuesday. The
investigation revealed that the vehicle operated by 29-year-old Ashley
Wolfanger of Binghamton, exited the roadway and struck at tree, killing
32-year-old passenger Lance Weiss of Harpursville. Weiss was pronounced deceased on the scene
and Wolfanger was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital where she is listed
in stable condition. The investigation
is on-going.
The
Delaware County Fair continues with many activities today, spokesman Jason
Craig explains:
(Jason
Craig Wednesday)
The
Fair continues through Saturday Night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
The
Otsego County Chamber to host Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment
Training today, at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in
Oneonta. New York State mandates ALL
employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train
ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training from 1:00PM to
3:00PM
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