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WCDO News — Friday 4-24-15
The Village of Sidney will held their 23rd annual Sidney Arbor Day program this morning at Bill Ray field, with the dedication of a tree in honor of Bill Ray, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak commented:
(Andy Matviak 4-24-15)
A Crimson King tree was planted on the 3rd base side of Bill Ray field this morning, the dedication was attended by members of Bill's family, the Sidney Shade tree Commission & the state DEC.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 22nd annual "Tree City USA" Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include an award ceremony beginning with a proclamation; The National Arbor Day Foundation named Oxford a “Tree City USA”, for its twenty-second year in a row.
Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors to local residents this weekend as part of the 5th annual “ Recruit New York” program. Fire department volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, and allow visitors to try on turnout gear. Members will discuss the requirements and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, & help interested visitors through the process of joining their local Department. Last year, over 500 fire departments across the state participated.
The Otsego County Conservation Association will hold its annual “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26 in the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building at 101 Main Street (in Pioneer Alley), Cooperstown. More information is available at 547-4488.
The Sidney Central School Observatory will be open tonight, from 8:30 TO 10:00 PM. The featured attractions will be the 1st Quarter moon & Jupiter. Several telescopes will be available for viewing, including the Main Scope inside the DOME. The event is free & open to the public, THE observatory is Located behind the Sidney High School building.
(Andy Matviak 4-24-15)
A Crimson King tree was planted on the 3rd base side of Bill Ray field this morning, the dedication was attended by members of Bill's family, the Sidney Shade tree Commission & the state DEC.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 22nd annual "Tree City USA" Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include an award ceremony beginning with a proclamation; The National Arbor Day Foundation named Oxford a “Tree City USA”, for its twenty-second year in a row.
Volunteer fire departments across New York State will open their doors to local residents this weekend as part of the 5th annual “ Recruit New York” program. Fire department volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, and allow visitors to try on turnout gear. Members will discuss the requirements and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter, & help interested visitors through the process of joining their local Department. Last year, over 500 fire departments across the state participated.
The Otsego County Conservation Association will hold its annual “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26 in the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building at 101 Main Street (in Pioneer Alley), Cooperstown. More information is available at 547-4488.
The Sidney Central School Observatory will be open tonight, from 8:30 TO 10:00 PM. The featured attractions will be the 1st Quarter moon & Jupiter. Several telescopes will be available for viewing, including the Main Scope inside the DOME. The event is free & open to the public, THE observatory is Located behind the Sidney High School building.
WCDO News — Thursday 4-16-15
Federal officials are continuing the investigation New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam as part of a federal probe into corruption among state leaders. The current investigation follows the arrest of Skelos's former Assembly counterpart Sheldon Silver on federal corruption charges, as well as charges filed over the last few years against deputy Senate leader Tom Libous of Binghamton, and former state senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada and Hiram Monseratte. No charges have yet been filed against Dean or Adam Skelos.
A Chenango County Grand Jury indicted 27-year-old Jason Sigler & 50 year old Patricia Manwarren of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The 2 were arrested in February by The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & Norwich Police after they executed a “no knock” search warrant at 12 Mechanic Street in Norwich. The Sheriff’s Office recovered cocaine, prescription pills, marihuana, digital scales, and Baggies during that search.
The Village of Sidney will hold their 23rd annual Sidney Arbor Day program on Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM at Bill Ray field, behind the Moose Lodge off East Main Street. This year’s Arbor Day award will be in memory of Bill Ray; a Crimson King will be planted at the Bill Ray field in memory of Bill’s years of service and dedication to the Sidney Recreation Commission and the community.
Governor Cuomo today announced the craft beer industry in New York State grew 59% from 2013 to 2014, with a total economic impact estimated at $3.5 billion. The number of craft breweries has more than doubled from 2012 to 2015, from 95 breweries in 2012 and 207 in January 2015. Craft beer production is up 54% from 2011 to 2013, Tourists visits support more than 3,000 jobs that pay more than $77 million in annual wages and generate more than $450 million in revenue.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced the introduction of the Family Farm Relief Act of 2015, to move the H-2A Agricultural Visa program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture, to meet the unique labor needs of farmers. The Act Allows visa applicants to fill out H-2A applications and allows farm cooperatives and other agricultural associations to apply for workers for their members, & makes the program more workable for dairy and other livestock operations, it also requires reporting to Congress if delays occur in the H-2A Visa application process.
A Chenango County Grand Jury indicted 27-year-old Jason Sigler & 50 year old Patricia Manwarren of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The 2 were arrested in February by The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & Norwich Police after they executed a “no knock” search warrant at 12 Mechanic Street in Norwich. The Sheriff’s Office recovered cocaine, prescription pills, marihuana, digital scales, and Baggies during that search.
The Village of Sidney will hold their 23rd annual Sidney Arbor Day program on Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM at Bill Ray field, behind the Moose Lodge off East Main Street. This year’s Arbor Day award will be in memory of Bill Ray; a Crimson King will be planted at the Bill Ray field in memory of Bill’s years of service and dedication to the Sidney Recreation Commission and the community.
Governor Cuomo today announced the craft beer industry in New York State grew 59% from 2013 to 2014, with a total economic impact estimated at $3.5 billion. The number of craft breweries has more than doubled from 2012 to 2015, from 95 breweries in 2012 and 207 in January 2015. Craft beer production is up 54% from 2011 to 2013, Tourists visits support more than 3,000 jobs that pay more than $77 million in annual wages and generate more than $450 million in revenue.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced the introduction of the Family Farm Relief Act of 2015, to move the H-2A Agricultural Visa program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture, to meet the unique labor needs of farmers. The Act Allows visa applicants to fill out H-2A applications and allows farm cooperatives and other agricultural associations to apply for workers for their members, & makes the program more workable for dairy and other livestock operations, it also requires reporting to Congress if delays occur in the H-2A Visa application process.