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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 — Friday 8-30-19
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has found that New
York waived its water quality authority for Williams' Constitution Pipeline,
giving new life to a natural gas project stalled since April 2016 when the
state DEC denied a permit. Federal
regulators have cleared the way for the Constitution pipeline project to move
forward, if the company still plans to do so.
The original plans called for the pipeline to run from Pennsylvania
through the Susquehanna River Valley to the Capital Region, Williams Partners
appealed to federal courts after New York rejected a water quality permit over
concerns for 250 streams. The project still needs a permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation closing the legal
loophole that allows creditors to use New York courts to secure confessions of
judgment and seize the assets of borrowers for cases where the borrower has no
connection to New York. Prior to this new law, creditors were able to exploit
New York laws to freeze and seize a borrower's assets by obtaining a judgment
entered in a court far from where the contested agreement was executed, making
it difficult for a borrower to legally contest the unfair penalty.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for No
Further Action at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue at dec.ny.gov
until September 20th. The DEC has also
scheduled a public meeting on September 4th at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center
to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
A recent audit of the Village of Bainbridge found only 1
issue to be cleared up, after the village had spent over $4,000 at Barnard's
Hometown Hardware, while owner Erik Barnard was serving as a Village Trustee. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 8-30-19)
Mayor Wade said that Barnard submitted his resignation in
July, & that there was no intentional wrongdoing, and he hoped that Barnard
may revisit public service in the future.
The State Division of Budget
announced today that they are approving the State Board of Elections’ plan to
distribute $10 million to county governments to support early voting
implementation. The State Budget
allocated $24.7 million for assistance with implementing a series of election
law reforms, including early voting. The State Board of Election’s Aid to
Localities Plan can be viewed at nysac.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for
road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be
suspended now until Tuesday, at 6:00 AM, to accommodate travelers during the
busy Labor Day weekend. Governor Cuomo
is urging motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law & that state and
local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Monday.
11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in
Oneonta will be held today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & tomorrow from 3:00 to
9:00 PM. The event features live music,
vendors, entertainment, food, & Balloon Launches beginning at 6:00 pm. More information is available at 432-2941.
Tuffy's Place Feline Sanctuary off Route 41 North of Afton
is holding a Picnic fundraiser Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Local vendors
will participate, visitors can tour Tuffy's Place, 100% of raffle proceeds and
food sales will benefit Tuffy's Place. More
information is available at TuffysPlace.org or at 821-3643.
The West Kortright Centre presents its 14th Annual West
Kortright Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM; Admission to this event
is by pay-what-you-can donation.
Scheduled activities include live music under the big tent, a rummage
sale and silent auction, directions & additional information is available
at westkc.org.
York waived its water quality authority for Williams' Constitution Pipeline,
giving new life to a natural gas project stalled since April 2016 when the
state DEC denied a permit. Federal
regulators have cleared the way for the Constitution pipeline project to move
forward, if the company still plans to do so.
The original plans called for the pipeline to run from Pennsylvania
through the Susquehanna River Valley to the Capital Region, Williams Partners
appealed to federal courts after New York rejected a water quality permit over
concerns for 250 streams. The project still needs a permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation closing the legal
loophole that allows creditors to use New York courts to secure confessions of
judgment and seize the assets of borrowers for cases where the borrower has no
connection to New York. Prior to this new law, creditors were able to exploit
New York laws to freeze and seize a borrower's assets by obtaining a judgment
entered in a court far from where the contested agreement was executed, making
it difficult for a borrower to legally contest the unfair penalty.
The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for No
Further Action at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue at dec.ny.gov
until September 20th. The DEC has also
scheduled a public meeting on September 4th at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center
to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
A recent audit of the Village of Bainbridge found only 1
issue to be cleared up, after the village had spent over $4,000 at Barnard's
Hometown Hardware, while owner Erik Barnard was serving as a Village Trustee. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 8-30-19)
Mayor Wade said that Barnard submitted his resignation in
July, & that there was no intentional wrongdoing, and he hoped that Barnard
may revisit public service in the future.
The State Division of Budget
announced today that they are approving the State Board of Elections’ plan to
distribute $10 million to county governments to support early voting
implementation. The State Budget
allocated $24.7 million for assistance with implementing a series of election
law reforms, including early voting. The State Board of Election’s Aid to
Localities Plan can be viewed at nysac.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for
road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be
suspended now until Tuesday, at 6:00 AM, to accommodate travelers during the
busy Labor Day weekend. Governor Cuomo
is urging motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law & that state and
local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Monday.
11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in
Oneonta will be held today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & tomorrow from 3:00 to
9:00 PM. The event features live music,
vendors, entertainment, food, & Balloon Launches beginning at 6:00 pm. More information is available at 432-2941.
Tuffy's Place Feline Sanctuary off Route 41 North of Afton
is holding a Picnic fundraiser Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Local vendors
will participate, visitors can tour Tuffy's Place, 100% of raffle proceeds and
food sales will benefit Tuffy's Place. More
information is available at TuffysPlace.org or at 821-3643.
The West Kortright Centre presents its 14th Annual West
Kortright Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM; Admission to this event
is by pay-what-you-can donation.
Scheduled activities include live music under the big tent, a rummage
sale and silent auction, directions & additional information is available
at westkc.org.
WCDO News — Thursday 8-1-19
The Broome County Sheriff's Department is searching for a
missing teenager from Port Crane. 15
year old Rebecca Sabrina Cortez left her parent's home in Port Crane last
night; she is described 5', 6" tall weighing between 115-120 pounds and
has dark hair with highlights in it. She
was last seen wearing light brown pajama pants and a dark blue sweat
shirt. Anyone with information should
contact the Broome County Sheriff's office at 778-1911, option 1 or the Broome
County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 778-1196.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon in
the Town of Bovina has tested positive for rabies. The rabid raccoon exposed 1
dog that was not up to date on its rabies vaccinations; Public Health is
working with the dog owner and Town of Bovina officials to implement six-month
quarantine on the dog. The Remaining 2019 rabies clinics in Delaware County are
listed at delawarecountypublichealth.com.
Governor Cuomo today announced $187 million in funding to
support 25 statewide projects that will protect and transform New York State's
health care system. This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility
Transformation Program will improve patient care through the development of
high-quality medical facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary
care, mental health, substance use disorder and long-term care needs of
communities throughout the State. The
Southern Tier will get 11.5 Million Dollars.
Now that the Woodstock 50 festival has been completely
cancelled, fans who want to commemorate the original festival can still see a
series of concerts at the original Woodstock 1969 site, over the August 16th
through 18th Weekend. Bethel Woods will
have the Ringo Starr All Star band August 16th, Santana & the Doobie
Brothers on Saturday August 17th, & John Fogerty on August 18th, Santana
& John Fogerty played at the original festival in 1969. More information is available at
bethelwoodscenter.org.
Local law enforcement officers
will take to the rooftops of several Dunkin' restaurants Friday Morning for the
annual "Cops on Top" event in order to raise awareness and funds for
Special Olympics New York. Locally, Law enforcement agencies are participating
Friday morning at the Dunkin Donuts at 117 State Route 7 in Sidney.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing firefighters
and other emergency medical responders to remove animals in unattended motor
vehicles under conditions that endanger their health or well-being. This
legislation will help reduce wait times when calls are made to 911 that a pet
is in danger, especially in areas and at times when law enforcement or animal
control availability is limited. The bill goes into effect immediately.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado will be holding a
town hall meeting today at Awestruck Ciders at 8 Winkler Road in Sidney. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30
PM.
State Police continue to search for 32-year-old Brandon
Williams of Endwell, who has not been heard from since March 5th. Williams was
last seen in the area of State Highway 38B and State Route 26 in Maine. Williams is described as 6'2", 220
pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information can contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Sidney Village Planning Board's regularly scheduled
meeting for Today at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held Thursday
September 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
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.
missing teenager from Port Crane. 15
year old Rebecca Sabrina Cortez left her parent's home in Port Crane last
night; she is described 5', 6" tall weighing between 115-120 pounds and
has dark hair with highlights in it. She
was last seen wearing light brown pajama pants and a dark blue sweat
shirt. Anyone with information should
contact the Broome County Sheriff's office at 778-1911, option 1 or the Broome
County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 778-1196.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon in
the Town of Bovina has tested positive for rabies. The rabid raccoon exposed 1
dog that was not up to date on its rabies vaccinations; Public Health is
working with the dog owner and Town of Bovina officials to implement six-month
quarantine on the dog. The Remaining 2019 rabies clinics in Delaware County are
listed at delawarecountypublichealth.com.
Governor Cuomo today announced $187 million in funding to
support 25 statewide projects that will protect and transform New York State's
health care system. This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility
Transformation Program will improve patient care through the development of
high-quality medical facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary
care, mental health, substance use disorder and long-term care needs of
communities throughout the State. The
Southern Tier will get 11.5 Million Dollars.
Now that the Woodstock 50 festival has been completely
cancelled, fans who want to commemorate the original festival can still see a
series of concerts at the original Woodstock 1969 site, over the August 16th
through 18th Weekend. Bethel Woods will
have the Ringo Starr All Star band August 16th, Santana & the Doobie
Brothers on Saturday August 17th, & John Fogerty on August 18th, Santana
& John Fogerty played at the original festival in 1969. More information is available at
bethelwoodscenter.org.
Local law enforcement officers
will take to the rooftops of several Dunkin' restaurants Friday Morning for the
annual "Cops on Top" event in order to raise awareness and funds for
Special Olympics New York. Locally, Law enforcement agencies are participating
Friday morning at the Dunkin Donuts at 117 State Route 7 in Sidney.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing firefighters
and other emergency medical responders to remove animals in unattended motor
vehicles under conditions that endanger their health or well-being. This
legislation will help reduce wait times when calls are made to 911 that a pet
is in danger, especially in areas and at times when law enforcement or animal
control availability is limited. The bill goes into effect immediately.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado will be holding a
town hall meeting today at Awestruck Ciders at 8 Winkler Road in Sidney. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30
PM.
State Police continue to search for 32-year-old Brandon
Williams of Endwell, who has not been heard from since March 5th. Williams was
last seen in the area of State Highway 38B and State Route 26 in Maine. Williams is described as 6'2", 220
pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information can contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Sidney Village Planning Board's regularly scheduled
meeting for Today at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held Thursday
September 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
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.
WCDO News — Thursday 6-20-19
Chenango County Emergency
Services Responded to a number of reports for flooded roads following heavy
downpours last night & earlier this morning. Flooded roads were reported at Butler &
State Streets in Oxford, there was washout damage to the grounds at the Oxford
School Playground, & flooding on North Broad Street in Norwich, in
Smithville at North End Road, & Chenango County Road 2 as well as County
Roads 7 & 10 in Pharsalia, County Road 7 in McDonough. Officials remind motorists to turn around
& seek an alternate route if they encounter a road covered with water, and
to alert authorities.
State Lawmakers did not pass a
Marijuana legalization plan as the 2019 session comes to an end. The bill failed to pass in the State Senate,
State lawmakers also passed the “Gay Panic” bill, which will no longer allow
for a Gay or Transgender fear excuse for those arrested for violent crimes committed
against Gay or Transgender people.
Lawmakers also passed a New York Green New Deal, to address climate
change issues.
State Lawmakers also passed a
bill calling allowing farm workers to unionize, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch
opposed the plan:
(Crouch 6-20-19)
Crouch said that many of the
farm workers are migrant workers in the state for 90 days, & they tend to
work more than 40 hours a week in order to make as much as they can for their
families back home.
Oneonta police arrested 30 year
old Alexander Coffran of Oneonta for possession of cocaine and marijuana. Coffran was reported to police for violating
the terms of his parole by possessing drugs in his residence, at the time that
a probation office made a visit.
Coffran is being held in Otsego County Jail without bail pending future
court action.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi
announced that he has secured an extra $10 Million Dollars for Department of
Defense programs that fund NextFlex. The
funding will help the NextFlex Nodes at Binghamton University, which has
brought millions of dollars in economic activity to the area. The bill now proceeds to the US Senate for consideration.
Sidney High School was one of
562 high-achieving and high-progress schools as part of the 2018-19 Recognition
Schools, as announced by New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.
(Bill Christensen 6-20-19)
Sidney was one of just 234 high
schools statewide on the list, and the only high school in the immediate area
to be selected. Of the 562 schools being
honored, 241 are located in New York City, 40 are public charter schools, and
280 are located in the rest of the state, 131 of those were also named as
Reward Schools last year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 51-year-old Diane Dedominicis of Treadwell Tuesday for
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on
Griswold Street in the Village of Walton.
Dedominicis was additionally charged with Speeding, Unlicensed Operator,
and she was released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later
date.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce announced that Leadership Delaware is seeking participants committed
to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills and
developing a personal professional network.
The 2019 Leadership Delaware program is currently accepting applications
for its 8-month curriculum that begins in October. Up to 20 individuals will participate in
half-day sessions, held twice monthly.
More information and an application is availbale at 746-2281,
delawarecounty.org, or by email: info@delawarecounty.org.
The State Senate passed legislation in honor of Sidney
veterans. The bill sponsored by Senator
Jim Seward designates a portion of State Route 8 running to the newly developed
Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park as the "Sidney Veterans' Memorial
Parkway". The special highway
designation was requested by the Village of Sidney. Companion legislation sponsored by
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly. The
legislation must still be approved by the state assembly and signed by the
governor to take effect.
The 130th Afton Fair begins Today, Fair Spokesperson Rhonda
Barriger comments:
(Rhonda Barriger Thursday)
The Afton Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in
Afton.
The Otsego County Chamber will host an Informational Session
on Today, from 11:30 AM to -2:00 PM on the “Legalization of Marijuana” with
Featured Speaker Dawn Lanouette, Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell.
Topics will include the effect of legalization on employer-employee relations,
landlord-tenant relations, banking and real property and zoning
considerations. The Event will be at
Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service will be planting a
new tree on Main Street, in front of the Yellow Deli, Today. Work will begin
around 9:30 AM and is expected to be completed within 2 hours. During the work, flaggers will maintain
one-way traffic on Main Street; more information is available at 432-2100.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting on 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.
Services Responded to a number of reports for flooded roads following heavy
downpours last night & earlier this morning. Flooded roads were reported at Butler &
State Streets in Oxford, there was washout damage to the grounds at the Oxford
School Playground, & flooding on North Broad Street in Norwich, in
Smithville at North End Road, & Chenango County Road 2 as well as County
Roads 7 & 10 in Pharsalia, County Road 7 in McDonough. Officials remind motorists to turn around
& seek an alternate route if they encounter a road covered with water, and
to alert authorities.
State Lawmakers did not pass a
Marijuana legalization plan as the 2019 session comes to an end. The bill failed to pass in the State Senate,
State lawmakers also passed the “Gay Panic” bill, which will no longer allow
for a Gay or Transgender fear excuse for those arrested for violent crimes committed
against Gay or Transgender people.
Lawmakers also passed a New York Green New Deal, to address climate
change issues.
State Lawmakers also passed a
bill calling allowing farm workers to unionize, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch
opposed the plan:
(Crouch 6-20-19)
Crouch said that many of the
farm workers are migrant workers in the state for 90 days, & they tend to
work more than 40 hours a week in order to make as much as they can for their
families back home.
Oneonta police arrested 30 year
old Alexander Coffran of Oneonta for possession of cocaine and marijuana. Coffran was reported to police for violating
the terms of his parole by possessing drugs in his residence, at the time that
a probation office made a visit.
Coffran is being held in Otsego County Jail without bail pending future
court action.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi
announced that he has secured an extra $10 Million Dollars for Department of
Defense programs that fund NextFlex. The
funding will help the NextFlex Nodes at Binghamton University, which has
brought millions of dollars in economic activity to the area. The bill now proceeds to the US Senate for consideration.
Sidney High School was one of
562 high-achieving and high-progress schools as part of the 2018-19 Recognition
Schools, as announced by New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.
(Bill Christensen 6-20-19)
Sidney was one of just 234 high
schools statewide on the list, and the only high school in the immediate area
to be selected. Of the 562 schools being
honored, 241 are located in New York City, 40 are public charter schools, and
280 are located in the rest of the state, 131 of those were also named as
Reward Schools last year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 51-year-old Diane Dedominicis of Treadwell Tuesday for
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on
Griswold Street in the Village of Walton.
Dedominicis was additionally charged with Speeding, Unlicensed Operator,
and she was released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later
date.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce announced that Leadership Delaware is seeking participants committed
to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills and
developing a personal professional network.
The 2019 Leadership Delaware program is currently accepting applications
for its 8-month curriculum that begins in October. Up to 20 individuals will participate in
half-day sessions, held twice monthly.
More information and an application is availbale at 746-2281,
delawarecounty.org, or by email: info@delawarecounty.org.
The State Senate passed legislation in honor of Sidney
veterans. The bill sponsored by Senator
Jim Seward designates a portion of State Route 8 running to the newly developed
Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park as the "Sidney Veterans' Memorial
Parkway". The special highway
designation was requested by the Village of Sidney. Companion legislation sponsored by
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly. The
legislation must still be approved by the state assembly and signed by the
governor to take effect.
The 130th Afton Fair begins Today, Fair Spokesperson Rhonda
Barriger comments:
(Rhonda Barriger Thursday)
The Afton Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in
Afton.
The Otsego County Chamber will host an Informational Session
on Today, from 11:30 AM to -2:00 PM on the “Legalization of Marijuana” with
Featured Speaker Dawn Lanouette, Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell.
Topics will include the effect of legalization on employer-employee relations,
landlord-tenant relations, banking and real property and zoning
considerations. The Event will be at
Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service will be planting a
new tree on Main Street, in front of the Yellow Deli, Today. Work will begin
around 9:30 AM and is expected to be completed within 2 hours. During the work, flaggers will maintain
one-way traffic on Main Street; more information is available at 432-2100.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting on 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.
WCDO News — Friday 6-14-19
The case against 25 year old Cody Franciscovich will go
before a Grand Jury shortly.
Franciscovich is accused of killing his 8 month old daughter Ruby &
leaving the body in a pond in the town of Tioga. Franciscovich appeared in Tioga Town Court
this morning for a felony hearing, which he waived, he was returned to the
Tioga County Jail without bail.
The controversy is continuing in the town of Guilford, where
the group "The Concerned Neighbors of Guilford" feel that their
questions & concerns are not being addressed adequately regarding the
proposal by Calpine to install up to 30 large wind turbines in the town. Group Co-Chairperson Priscilla Welden told
WCDO News about the frustration after Wednesday's Town Board Meeting:
(Priscilla Welden 6-14-19)
Town of Guilford Supervisor George Senek commented about the
Wednesday meeting:
(George Senek 6-14-19)
Senek said that all new meetings will be placed on the Town
of Guilford website: guilfordny.com.
Sidney Resident Sheila Paul has decided to run for Sidney
Town Clerk, forcing a Primary for the Republican Party nomination later this
month against incumbent Lisa French, she told WCDO News about her decision to
seek this office:
(Sheila Paul 6-14-19)
The incumbent Lisa French told WCDO News why she feels that
she should be re-elected:
(Lisa French 6-14-19)
The Primary election for Sidney Town Clerk will be held on
June 25th, Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM, and other Delaware
County Primary elections that day are for Hancock Superintendent of Highways
& A Stamford Town Council seat.
The Greene Fire Department was dispatched Thursday afternoon
to County Road 32 for a 1 car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. First Responders found 2 patients with
injuries trapped in the vehicle, which were extricated, responders from the
Brisben & Oxford Fire Departments assisted, and the unidentified patients
were transported to an area hospital, the investigation is continuing.
Rock in the Park has moved to the Chenango County
Fairgrounds both Saturday & Sunday to raise money for "The Place"
in Norwich. Several local bands will
perform over the 2 days, with Headliner Thompson Square on Sunday. Tickets are available through B&W Wines
in Bainbridge or through Ticketmaster.com.
More information about camping at the site is available at 972-6526.
The Friends of Rogers presents Family Fishing Day tomorrow
from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Rogers Environmental Education Center State
Route 80 in Sherburne. No fishing permit
is required; more information is available at friendsofrogers.org or by calling
674-4733.
The Chenango County Health
Department will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats &
ferrets Saturday. The clinic will be
held at the South Otselic Fire Station from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical
exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children. The United States
is currently experiencing the worst outbreak of measles in more than 25 years,
with outbreaks in pockets of New York primarily driving the crisis. As a result
of non-medical vaccination exemptions, many communities across New York have
unacceptably low rates of vaccination; this new law will help protect the
public during this ongoing outbreak.
The 68th Annual Unadilla Flag Day will be held tonight,
Mayor Dave Welch comments:
(Dave Welch 6-14-19)
The parade will line up at the Unadilla Elementary School
beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade is scheduled to step out at 7:00 PM.
3 people were arrested on May 8, after a reported
abduction. 54 year old Anthony Davi of
Davenport was arrested for Reckless Endangerment, 19 year old Cassandra Davi of
Oneonta was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident. 30 year old Charles Hall of New Lisbon was arrested
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.
An investigation revealed that Cassandra Davi sent a text to her father
Anthony Davi, asking for help while she was in Hall's vehicle, Anthony Davi called 911 he eventually located
Hall's vehicle and shot at the vehicle while on State Highway 23 in the town of
Kortright and left with his daughter.
Troopers located the Hall's vehicle, they determined that Cassandra Davi
was never in need of assistance & there was no abduction, but Hall was
impaired and was arrested. All 3 were
released pending future court action.
State Police arrested 34 year old Nicole Macomber of Oxford
for felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs & Driving While Ability
Impaired with a Child 15 or Under as Passenger.
Troopers were dispatched to an accident on State Route 41 in the town of
Willet; they located the vehicle off the roadway, on its roof and into the
porch of a residence. Macomber’s 15-year-old passenger complained of a head
injury and was transported to Upstate Medical Center. Troopers recognized Macomber as they
responded to a call earlier in the night involving Macomber driving erratically
on I-81; she was not impaired at that time and was released. Troopers also learned Macomber was the
suspect of an earlier hit and run on State Route 41 in Smithville. Macomber will appear in the town of Willet
court on June 26th.
State Police at Deposit arrested 23 year old Amber Pfister
for felony Aggravated Driving While Impaired by Drugs with a Child 15 or Under
as Passenger, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful
Possession of Marihuana. Troopers were
dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle that drove through several yards on 2nd
Street in Deposit; they located the vehicle with a blown-out tire and heavy
damage to the rim. Pfister was arraigned
in the village of Deposit court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail; a
15-year-old runaway was turned over to a village of Hancock police.
before a Grand Jury shortly.
Franciscovich is accused of killing his 8 month old daughter Ruby &
leaving the body in a pond in the town of Tioga. Franciscovich appeared in Tioga Town Court
this morning for a felony hearing, which he waived, he was returned to the
Tioga County Jail without bail.
The controversy is continuing in the town of Guilford, where
the group "The Concerned Neighbors of Guilford" feel that their
questions & concerns are not being addressed adequately regarding the
proposal by Calpine to install up to 30 large wind turbines in the town. Group Co-Chairperson Priscilla Welden told
WCDO News about the frustration after Wednesday's Town Board Meeting:
(Priscilla Welden 6-14-19)
Town of Guilford Supervisor George Senek commented about the
Wednesday meeting:
(George Senek 6-14-19)
Senek said that all new meetings will be placed on the Town
of Guilford website: guilfordny.com.
Sidney Resident Sheila Paul has decided to run for Sidney
Town Clerk, forcing a Primary for the Republican Party nomination later this
month against incumbent Lisa French, she told WCDO News about her decision to
seek this office:
(Sheila Paul 6-14-19)
The incumbent Lisa French told WCDO News why she feels that
she should be re-elected:
(Lisa French 6-14-19)
The Primary election for Sidney Town Clerk will be held on
June 25th, Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM, and other Delaware
County Primary elections that day are for Hancock Superintendent of Highways
& A Stamford Town Council seat.
The Greene Fire Department was dispatched Thursday afternoon
to County Road 32 for a 1 car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. First Responders found 2 patients with
injuries trapped in the vehicle, which were extricated, responders from the
Brisben & Oxford Fire Departments assisted, and the unidentified patients
were transported to an area hospital, the investigation is continuing.
Rock in the Park has moved to the Chenango County
Fairgrounds both Saturday & Sunday to raise money for "The Place"
in Norwich. Several local bands will
perform over the 2 days, with Headliner Thompson Square on Sunday. Tickets are available through B&W Wines
in Bainbridge or through Ticketmaster.com.
More information about camping at the site is available at 972-6526.
The Friends of Rogers presents Family Fishing Day tomorrow
from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Rogers Environmental Education Center State
Route 80 in Sherburne. No fishing permit
is required; more information is available at friendsofrogers.org or by calling
674-4733.
The Chenango County Health
Department will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats &
ferrets Saturday. The clinic will be
held at the South Otselic Fire Station from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical
exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children. The United States
is currently experiencing the worst outbreak of measles in more than 25 years,
with outbreaks in pockets of New York primarily driving the crisis. As a result
of non-medical vaccination exemptions, many communities across New York have
unacceptably low rates of vaccination; this new law will help protect the
public during this ongoing outbreak.
The 68th Annual Unadilla Flag Day will be held tonight,
Mayor Dave Welch comments:
(Dave Welch 6-14-19)
The parade will line up at the Unadilla Elementary School
beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade is scheduled to step out at 7:00 PM.
3 people were arrested on May 8, after a reported
abduction. 54 year old Anthony Davi of
Davenport was arrested for Reckless Endangerment, 19 year old Cassandra Davi of
Oneonta was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident. 30 year old Charles Hall of New Lisbon was arrested
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.
An investigation revealed that Cassandra Davi sent a text to her father
Anthony Davi, asking for help while she was in Hall's vehicle, Anthony Davi called 911 he eventually located
Hall's vehicle and shot at the vehicle while on State Highway 23 in the town of
Kortright and left with his daughter.
Troopers located the Hall's vehicle, they determined that Cassandra Davi
was never in need of assistance & there was no abduction, but Hall was
impaired and was arrested. All 3 were
released pending future court action.
State Police arrested 34 year old Nicole Macomber of Oxford
for felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs & Driving While Ability
Impaired with a Child 15 or Under as Passenger.
Troopers were dispatched to an accident on State Route 41 in the town of
Willet; they located the vehicle off the roadway, on its roof and into the
porch of a residence. Macomber’s 15-year-old passenger complained of a head
injury and was transported to Upstate Medical Center. Troopers recognized Macomber as they
responded to a call earlier in the night involving Macomber driving erratically
on I-81; she was not impaired at that time and was released. Troopers also learned Macomber was the
suspect of an earlier hit and run on State Route 41 in Smithville. Macomber will appear in the town of Willet
court on June 26th.
State Police at Deposit arrested 23 year old Amber Pfister
for felony Aggravated Driving While Impaired by Drugs with a Child 15 or Under
as Passenger, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful
Possession of Marihuana. Troopers were
dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle that drove through several yards on 2nd
Street in Deposit; they located the vehicle with a blown-out tire and heavy
damage to the rim. Pfister was arraigned
in the village of Deposit court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail; a
15-year-old runaway was turned over to a village of Hancock police.
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WCDO News — Thursday 5-2-19
The Delaware County Relay For life event held last weekend
at the fairgrounds in Walton raised almost $42,000 for the American Cancer
Society. The Tri Town Relay For Life
will be held on June 7th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, starting at
6:00 PM.
State Police arrested 26 year old Alexander Donenko of Lisle
for Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. A
trooper was dispatched to the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point for
the report of a Pick-up truck ripping up the lawn. Donenko was arrested the following day &
was found to be in possession of a small quantity of marijuana, a suspended
license and an active bench warrant with the city of Binghamton Police
Department, he was processed and will be appearing in the town of Triangle
Court on May 14th, & he was turned over to the Binghamton Police
Department.
The Oneonta City School District Board of Education
announced that they accepted the retirement of Joseph Yelich as Superintendent
and appointed Assistant Superintendent Thomas Brindley as his replacement. Both
actions will become effective on July 1st. Yelich has served as superintendent in Oneonta
since 2013.
State Police arrested 44 year old Daniel White of Meredith
for DWI, Refusal to Take Breath Test, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Accident, Possession of Open Container, Unsafe Speed and Moving from a Lane
Unsafely. Troopers were dispatched to a
1-car accident on Dry Brook Road in the town of Meredith. When troopers arrived, they were told by
Meredith Fire fighters that White left the scene; he was located hiding in a
ditch a short distance from the scene. White was processed and arraigned in the
town of Davenport court where he was released on his own recognizance; He will
appear in the town of Meredith court on June 5th.
The Oneonta Municipal Civil
Service Commission announced open-competitive exams 2 jobs to be held on June 1st. The open positions are Library Clerk &
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator / Operator Trainee. Application deadlines are May 22nd;
Applications are available at the Personnel Office, 258 Main St. or at
oneonta.ny.us/personnel.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual
Diner & Celebration of Business today at the Foothills Performing Arts
Center. The Chamber will honor Les
Grummons as the Distinguished Citizen & Pathfinder Village of Edmeston as
the Distinguished Business of the Year.
Hartwick College Athletics will host its annual benefit
auction from 6:30 to 9:00 PM tonight at the Carriage House Event Center on
South Side Drive, in Oneonta. Proceeds from the event will benefit the
College’s athletics program.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting tonight in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The Chenango County Health Department announced that the
next free rabies clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held today in
Bainbridge. The clinic will be held at
the Village Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at
337-1673.
at the fairgrounds in Walton raised almost $42,000 for the American Cancer
Society. The Tri Town Relay For Life
will be held on June 7th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, starting at
6:00 PM.
State Police arrested 26 year old Alexander Donenko of Lisle
for Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. A
trooper was dispatched to the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point for
the report of a Pick-up truck ripping up the lawn. Donenko was arrested the following day &
was found to be in possession of a small quantity of marijuana, a suspended
license and an active bench warrant with the city of Binghamton Police
Department, he was processed and will be appearing in the town of Triangle
Court on May 14th, & he was turned over to the Binghamton Police
Department.
The Oneonta City School District Board of Education
announced that they accepted the retirement of Joseph Yelich as Superintendent
and appointed Assistant Superintendent Thomas Brindley as his replacement. Both
actions will become effective on July 1st. Yelich has served as superintendent in Oneonta
since 2013.
State Police arrested 44 year old Daniel White of Meredith
for DWI, Refusal to Take Breath Test, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Accident, Possession of Open Container, Unsafe Speed and Moving from a Lane
Unsafely. Troopers were dispatched to a
1-car accident on Dry Brook Road in the town of Meredith. When troopers arrived, they were told by
Meredith Fire fighters that White left the scene; he was located hiding in a
ditch a short distance from the scene. White was processed and arraigned in the
town of Davenport court where he was released on his own recognizance; He will
appear in the town of Meredith court on June 5th.
The Oneonta Municipal Civil
Service Commission announced open-competitive exams 2 jobs to be held on June 1st. The open positions are Library Clerk &
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator / Operator Trainee. Application deadlines are May 22nd;
Applications are available at the Personnel Office, 258 Main St. or at
oneonta.ny.us/personnel.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual
Diner & Celebration of Business today at the Foothills Performing Arts
Center. The Chamber will honor Les
Grummons as the Distinguished Citizen & Pathfinder Village of Edmeston as
the Distinguished Business of the Year.
Hartwick College Athletics will host its annual benefit
auction from 6:30 to 9:00 PM tonight at the Carriage House Event Center on
South Side Drive, in Oneonta. Proceeds from the event will benefit the
College’s athletics program.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting tonight in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The Chenango County Health Department announced that the
next free rabies clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held today in
Bainbridge. The clinic will be held at
the Village Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at
337-1673.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-1-19
Tomorrow, Law Enforcement Agencies around the state will
participate in Operation Safe Stop Day.
Police officers will be on board school buses and in marked and unmarked
patrol units on selected bus routes that have a history of illegal passing
complaints. Police will be issuing
tickets to drivers who pass stopped school buses during tomorrow's program.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Town of
Willet man for 2nd degree Grand Larceny following an investigation in the Town
of Pitcher. 36 year old Clinton Hill is
accused of stealing $200,000 worth of materials from Aluminum Fixtures and
Tooling in the Town of Pitcher business. Detectives recovered over 8,000 pounds
of stolen material from scrap facilities in Broome County, additional stolen
property was recovered from Hill’s residence, he was arraigned in the Town of
Pitcher Court; he is scheduled to reappear in court at a later date.
State Police arrested 30 year old Jameson Kincer of
Triangle, for 3rd degree Assault + Criminal Mischief and Menacing, following
the report of a domestic dispute.
Kincer allegedly struck a victim with a bat, and broke property of
another victim with the bat, he was arrested & arraigned at Broome County
Central Arraignment and Processing. An
order of protection was issued to both victims.
State Senate Minority Republicans have forwarded a package
of bills called the "Victim's Justice Agenda", Local State Senator
Jim Seward discussed one of the bills he sponsors:
(Seward 5-1-19)
Seward said that the current
majority leadership is more concerned with the rights of the criminals this
year, and not the victims of those criminals.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 9 of the Regional Economic
Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for
more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The
Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants today, enabling
businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying
for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for
job-creation and community development projects.
Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Report to the
Membership luncheon today at the American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich,
Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig comments:
(Steve Craig 5-1-19)
The event begins at 11:30 AM; more information about
Commerce Chenango is available at 334-1400.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works would like to
announce a rate increase at all of their facilities. Starting today, new tipping fees will be $2
per bag of garbage and $60 per Ton of garbage. There will be a charge of $3.50
per tire up to 20 inches and $155 per ton for tires over 20 inches. They will continue to accept source separated
recycling for free. More information is
available at 337-1792.
The State Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by
Senator Jen Metzger to establish labeling standards for use of the term,
"local," in food products. Currently, there are no standards to
ensure that the main ingredients of products marketed as "local" are
actually produced in New York. According to Packaged Facts, local foods
generated $11.7 billion in sales in 2014, and will climb to $20.2 billion by
2019.
The Village of Bainbridge will be conducting a water main
operation near the Lambrecht Auction building, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM today,
which will require the shutdown of Water Mains feeding Guilford Road, Crest
Drive, Bliss Road, Grigoli Lane, Dew Drop Lane & Williams Lane. Officials urge area residents to store extra
water for drinking, cooking & other purposes.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting
will be at THE TRACKSIDE DINER this morning at 7:45am, members & Directors
are urged to attend.
participate in Operation Safe Stop Day.
Police officers will be on board school buses and in marked and unmarked
patrol units on selected bus routes that have a history of illegal passing
complaints. Police will be issuing
tickets to drivers who pass stopped school buses during tomorrow's program.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Town of
Willet man for 2nd degree Grand Larceny following an investigation in the Town
of Pitcher. 36 year old Clinton Hill is
accused of stealing $200,000 worth of materials from Aluminum Fixtures and
Tooling in the Town of Pitcher business. Detectives recovered over 8,000 pounds
of stolen material from scrap facilities in Broome County, additional stolen
property was recovered from Hill’s residence, he was arraigned in the Town of
Pitcher Court; he is scheduled to reappear in court at a later date.
State Police arrested 30 year old Jameson Kincer of
Triangle, for 3rd degree Assault + Criminal Mischief and Menacing, following
the report of a domestic dispute.
Kincer allegedly struck a victim with a bat, and broke property of
another victim with the bat, he was arrested & arraigned at Broome County
Central Arraignment and Processing. An
order of protection was issued to both victims.
State Senate Minority Republicans have forwarded a package
of bills called the "Victim's Justice Agenda", Local State Senator
Jim Seward discussed one of the bills he sponsors:
(Seward 5-1-19)
Seward said that the current
majority leadership is more concerned with the rights of the criminals this
year, and not the victims of those criminals.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 9 of the Regional Economic
Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for
more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The
Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants today, enabling
businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying
for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for
job-creation and community development projects.
Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Report to the
Membership luncheon today at the American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich,
Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig comments:
(Steve Craig 5-1-19)
The event begins at 11:30 AM; more information about
Commerce Chenango is available at 334-1400.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works would like to
announce a rate increase at all of their facilities. Starting today, new tipping fees will be $2
per bag of garbage and $60 per Ton of garbage. There will be a charge of $3.50
per tire up to 20 inches and $155 per ton for tires over 20 inches. They will continue to accept source separated
recycling for free. More information is
available at 337-1792.
The State Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by
Senator Jen Metzger to establish labeling standards for use of the term,
"local," in food products. Currently, there are no standards to
ensure that the main ingredients of products marketed as "local" are
actually produced in New York. According to Packaged Facts, local foods
generated $11.7 billion in sales in 2014, and will climb to $20.2 billion by
2019.
The Village of Bainbridge will be conducting a water main
operation near the Lambrecht Auction building, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM today,
which will require the shutdown of Water Mains feeding Guilford Road, Crest
Drive, Bliss Road, Grigoli Lane, Dew Drop Lane & Williams Lane. Officials urge area residents to store extra
water for drinking, cooking & other purposes.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting
will be at THE TRACKSIDE DINER this morning at 7:45am, members & Directors
are urged to attend.
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-9-19
New York Police Agencies & the New York Sheriff's
Association have come out against Governor Cuomo's plan to stop publishing
Mugshots to their websites & to newspapers.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond told WCDO News that his department
will release Mugshots in the manner they always have:
(Dumond 4-9-19)
New York State Police have stopped placing mugshots on their
website & in their Press releases on April 1st.
The Investigation of Scott Lisincchia revealed that he had
drugs in his system, at the time when he was the driver in Schoharie limo crash
that killed 20 people last October.
Lisincchia reportedly had marijuana and traces of an anti-seizure
medication in his system; he was one of the 20 killed in the crash. The owner of the Prestige Limo Service that
Lisincchia worked for, Nauman Hussein, faces grand jury proceedings
tomorrow. The National Transportation
Safety Board and state police are continuing to investigate the crash.
State Attorney General Letitia James provided taxpayers with
tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes, and how to report any suspected
scams intended to steal personal and financial information. Currently, Scammers are impersonating
representatives from the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, the Taxpayer
Advocate Service in an attempt to collect phony tax debts; & some Scammers
claim consumers owe past tax debts and insist that consumers pay using a
prepaid credit card or gift card; New
Yorkers should report potential scams to the Office of the Attorney General by
submitting a complaint online or calling the consumer hotline at
1-800-771-7755.
The State Education Department needs to improve its efforts
to ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety
planning, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. The audit found that the Department
did not do enough to make certain that the requirements under the Safe Schools
Against Violence in Education Act were being met by school districts, many of
the districts could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans, held
public hearings on the plans, or appointed required personnel to safety teams
or trained employees on the plans.
State Police continue to investigate the November 1983
murder of 19-year-old Bessie Williams of Johnson City, who was reported missing
to the Johnson City Police Department when she did not return home after
picking up her paycheck at the Quality Inn Lodge in Endwell. On April 11, 1985, State Police responded to
a report of human skeletal remains near King Street in the Town of Barker. A forensic examination determined the
remains were those of Bessie Williams, and the manner of death was
homicide. State Police have been attempting
to identify a suspect whose vehicle was towed by citizens in the fall of 1983,
from a field bordering the wooded area where her remains were discovered, he
was described as an intoxicated white male, 25 - 30 years old, 5' 7" to
5'10" with medium build, wearing work boots, jeans and a blue wind
breaker, the vehicle was a late 1970s white hatchback. Many leads have been followed up, the case is
still open. Anyone with information is
asked can call State Police at 561-7400.
State DEC Officials remind New
Yorkers that there is a burn ban in the state through May 14. Officials stated that open burning of
household trash releases dangerous compounds including arsenic, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde, and lead, into the air, & that open burning is also
the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York, a few have already been
reported in the Mohawk Valley Region.
More information is available at dec.ny.gov/chemical.
State Police arrested 54 year old William Davis of Franklin
for DWI, after a trooper was dispatched to State Highway 357 in the town of
Sidney for a 1-car rollover. The trooper
located Davis’s vehicle down an earth embankment and on its roof. Davis was uncooperative with the trooper’s
investigation and did not want to be seen by EMS even though he had blood on
his face and hands, He arrested &
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail
on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His
next court date in the town of Sidney is Thursday, He will also to appear at a
DMV refusal hearing on May 3, 2019 in the city of Oneonta.
State Police arrested 45 year old Steven Whitehead of
Unadilla for DWI, after a trooper observed Whitehead’s vehicle with an
equipment violation while on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney. A traffic stop was initiated on River Road,
Whitehead was arrested & was released on appearance tickets for town of
Sidney court on April 25th, and he was turned over to the village of Sidney
Police Department where he was wanted on a warrant.
The State DEC and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
have scheduled a meeting in Hancock, today from 6:00 to 7:00 PM to update the
public on the ongoing 3-Year Joint Fisheries Investigation Plan for the Upper
Delaware River Tailwaters. The meeting will be held at Hancock High School, 67
Education Lane in Hancock.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta
committees will be held this evening at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held at Galaxy Bowl in
Bainbridge.
Association have come out against Governor Cuomo's plan to stop publishing
Mugshots to their websites & to newspapers.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond told WCDO News that his department
will release Mugshots in the manner they always have:
(Dumond 4-9-19)
New York State Police have stopped placing mugshots on their
website & in their Press releases on April 1st.
The Investigation of Scott Lisincchia revealed that he had
drugs in his system, at the time when he was the driver in Schoharie limo crash
that killed 20 people last October.
Lisincchia reportedly had marijuana and traces of an anti-seizure
medication in his system; he was one of the 20 killed in the crash. The owner of the Prestige Limo Service that
Lisincchia worked for, Nauman Hussein, faces grand jury proceedings
tomorrow. The National Transportation
Safety Board and state police are continuing to investigate the crash.
State Attorney General Letitia James provided taxpayers with
tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes, and how to report any suspected
scams intended to steal personal and financial information. Currently, Scammers are impersonating
representatives from the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, the Taxpayer
Advocate Service in an attempt to collect phony tax debts; & some Scammers
claim consumers owe past tax debts and insist that consumers pay using a
prepaid credit card or gift card; New
Yorkers should report potential scams to the Office of the Attorney General by
submitting a complaint online or calling the consumer hotline at
1-800-771-7755.
The State Education Department needs to improve its efforts
to ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety
planning, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. The audit found that the Department
did not do enough to make certain that the requirements under the Safe Schools
Against Violence in Education Act were being met by school districts, many of
the districts could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans, held
public hearings on the plans, or appointed required personnel to safety teams
or trained employees on the plans.
State Police continue to investigate the November 1983
murder of 19-year-old Bessie Williams of Johnson City, who was reported missing
to the Johnson City Police Department when she did not return home after
picking up her paycheck at the Quality Inn Lodge in Endwell. On April 11, 1985, State Police responded to
a report of human skeletal remains near King Street in the Town of Barker. A forensic examination determined the
remains were those of Bessie Williams, and the manner of death was
homicide. State Police have been attempting
to identify a suspect whose vehicle was towed by citizens in the fall of 1983,
from a field bordering the wooded area where her remains were discovered, he
was described as an intoxicated white male, 25 - 30 years old, 5' 7" to
5'10" with medium build, wearing work boots, jeans and a blue wind
breaker, the vehicle was a late 1970s white hatchback. Many leads have been followed up, the case is
still open. Anyone with information is
asked can call State Police at 561-7400.
State DEC Officials remind New
Yorkers that there is a burn ban in the state through May 14. Officials stated that open burning of
household trash releases dangerous compounds including arsenic, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde, and lead, into the air, & that open burning is also
the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York, a few have already been
reported in the Mohawk Valley Region.
More information is available at dec.ny.gov/chemical.
State Police arrested 54 year old William Davis of Franklin
for DWI, after a trooper was dispatched to State Highway 357 in the town of
Sidney for a 1-car rollover. The trooper
located Davis’s vehicle down an earth embankment and on its roof. Davis was uncooperative with the trooper’s
investigation and did not want to be seen by EMS even though he had blood on
his face and hands, He arrested &
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail
on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His
next court date in the town of Sidney is Thursday, He will also to appear at a
DMV refusal hearing on May 3, 2019 in the city of Oneonta.
State Police arrested 45 year old Steven Whitehead of
Unadilla for DWI, after a trooper observed Whitehead’s vehicle with an
equipment violation while on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney. A traffic stop was initiated on River Road,
Whitehead was arrested & was released on appearance tickets for town of
Sidney court on April 25th, and he was turned over to the village of Sidney
Police Department where he was wanted on a warrant.
The State DEC and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
have scheduled a meeting in Hancock, today from 6:00 to 7:00 PM to update the
public on the ongoing 3-Year Joint Fisheries Investigation Plan for the Upper
Delaware River Tailwaters. The meeting will be held at Hancock High School, 67
Education Lane in Hancock.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta
committees will be held this evening at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held at Galaxy Bowl in
Bainbridge.
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-19-19
Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased
slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report from the U.S. Census Bureau,
examined the 5-year trend through 2016, where small business employment rose by
9.2% in New York while increasing 8.9% across the country. Small Businesses
provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state, which is about half of all
private sector jobs. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in
payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state.
State DOT officials announced that 45 year old Dennis Howe
of Candor has died, Howe was the driver of a DOT Vehicle that was hit by 37
year old Lawrence Faucett who failed to move over on March 18th on I-86 in the
town of Nichols in Tioga County. The
investigation is ongoing, and Faucett may face charges.
State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that
Spectrum Cable has started to issue credits to consumers as required by their
settlement agreement. Under the terms of
the settlement, Charter is required to issue monetary relief to qualified
subscribers and offer some video
streaming services at no charge. In all,
qualified subscribers will receive $62.5 million in bill credits. Subscribers
do not have to fill out any paperwork to obtain the credit, but must contact
Spectrum to receive the streaming services by May 30th at 1-833-422-8795 for further information.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a special Meeting
Thursday Evening, regarding the sole sourcing of Village garbage pickup. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
in the board room at 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center. This meeting will be the 1st of 2 on this
subject, as they board discusses the possibility of having 1 hauler for all
Village homes.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting an Agricultural
Celebration Wednesday at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, from 11:00 AM until
2:00 PM, to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Chenango County farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:
(Bradd Vickers 3-19-19)
Vickers said that this year’s
theme is "Agriculture: Food for Life” & the keynote speaker will be
New York State Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture &
Markets; Dave Valesky.
Village elections are being held across the state today. Locally, in Sidney incumbent Mayor Andy Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, plus 3 people are running for 2 seats on the board, Sheri Youngs, Raymond Baker & Barry MacPherson. In Walton incumbent Mayor Ed Snow, faces a challenge from Steve Condon. In Gilbertsville, incumbent mayor Ken Nolan faces challenger Mark Muller. 3 people are seeking 2 trustee seats: Glenn Foster, Randolph Palada & John Wargo & in Afton 2 Trustee seats are open, 3 candidates are seeking those seats, Sally Muller; DeAnna Lawrence; Melissa Matthews. Polling places are open from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm. Those who have questions regarding their eligibility to vote in village elections, should contact their county Board of elections, or they should go to their polling place to see if they are eligible to vote today.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bradly Falkenmeyer of
Coventry for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after Troopers were
dispatched to dispute that began over a dog going on the neighbor’s
property. Falkenmeyer allegedly
displayed a shotgun and threatened to shoot the dog and the complainant. Falkenmeyer was also on parole which would
not allow him to be in possession of any firearms. Falkenmeyer was arrested and arraigned in the
town of Coventry Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Guinn of Chelsea,
Oklahoma for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable B.A.C of
.20%. A trooper was dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle traveling
erratically on I-88, nearly striking several vehicles. Troopers located the
vehicle stuck in the mud on State Route 357 in the town of Sidney, Guinn was
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware
County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His next court date is March
28, 2019.
State Police arrested 30 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Trespass, after a
trooper was dispatched to a complaint that a male entered a home on State
Highway 41 in the town of Coventry and was not known to the residents of the
home. The property owner was able to provide a description of Burns and the
vehicle he was operating. Burns was located, arrested & was arraigned in
the town of Afton Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
$5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.
Members of Troop "C" conducted an Underage Drinker
Initiative Friday, March 16, 2019. 13 retail stores in Chenango and Otsego
Counties were checked for potential sales to a minor. All 13 were found to be
in compliance and no alcohol was sold to minors during the detail.
The Oneonta Common Council will be holding their next
regular meeting this evening. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall.
slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report from the U.S. Census Bureau,
examined the 5-year trend through 2016, where small business employment rose by
9.2% in New York while increasing 8.9% across the country. Small Businesses
provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state, which is about half of all
private sector jobs. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in
payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state.
State DOT officials announced that 45 year old Dennis Howe
of Candor has died, Howe was the driver of a DOT Vehicle that was hit by 37
year old Lawrence Faucett who failed to move over on March 18th on I-86 in the
town of Nichols in Tioga County. The
investigation is ongoing, and Faucett may face charges.
State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that
Spectrum Cable has started to issue credits to consumers as required by their
settlement agreement. Under the terms of
the settlement, Charter is required to issue monetary relief to qualified
subscribers and offer some video
streaming services at no charge. In all,
qualified subscribers will receive $62.5 million in bill credits. Subscribers
do not have to fill out any paperwork to obtain the credit, but must contact
Spectrum to receive the streaming services by May 30th at 1-833-422-8795 for further information.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a special Meeting
Thursday Evening, regarding the sole sourcing of Village garbage pickup. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
in the board room at 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center. This meeting will be the 1st of 2 on this
subject, as they board discusses the possibility of having 1 hauler for all
Village homes.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting an Agricultural
Celebration Wednesday at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, from 11:00 AM until
2:00 PM, to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Chenango County farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:
(Bradd Vickers 3-19-19)
Vickers said that this year’s
theme is "Agriculture: Food for Life” & the keynote speaker will be
New York State Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture &
Markets; Dave Valesky.
Village elections are being held across the state today. Locally, in Sidney incumbent Mayor Andy Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, plus 3 people are running for 2 seats on the board, Sheri Youngs, Raymond Baker & Barry MacPherson. In Walton incumbent Mayor Ed Snow, faces a challenge from Steve Condon. In Gilbertsville, incumbent mayor Ken Nolan faces challenger Mark Muller. 3 people are seeking 2 trustee seats: Glenn Foster, Randolph Palada & John Wargo & in Afton 2 Trustee seats are open, 3 candidates are seeking those seats, Sally Muller; DeAnna Lawrence; Melissa Matthews. Polling places are open from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm. Those who have questions regarding their eligibility to vote in village elections, should contact their county Board of elections, or they should go to their polling place to see if they are eligible to vote today.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bradly Falkenmeyer of
Coventry for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after Troopers were
dispatched to dispute that began over a dog going on the neighbor’s
property. Falkenmeyer allegedly
displayed a shotgun and threatened to shoot the dog and the complainant. Falkenmeyer was also on parole which would
not allow him to be in possession of any firearms. Falkenmeyer was arrested and arraigned in the
town of Coventry Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Guinn of Chelsea,
Oklahoma for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable B.A.C of
.20%. A trooper was dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle traveling
erratically on I-88, nearly striking several vehicles. Troopers located the
vehicle stuck in the mud on State Route 357 in the town of Sidney, Guinn was
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware
County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His next court date is March
28, 2019.
State Police arrested 30 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Trespass, after a
trooper was dispatched to a complaint that a male entered a home on State
Highway 41 in the town of Coventry and was not known to the residents of the
home. The property owner was able to provide a description of Burns and the
vehicle he was operating. Burns was located, arrested & was arraigned in
the town of Afton Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
$5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.
Members of Troop "C" conducted an Underage Drinker
Initiative Friday, March 16, 2019. 13 retail stores in Chenango and Otsego
Counties were checked for potential sales to a minor. All 13 were found to be
in compliance and no alcohol was sold to minors during the detail.
The Oneonta Common Council will be holding their next
regular meeting this evening. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall.
WCDO News — Monday 3-18-19
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
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