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WCDO News — Thursday 3-28-19
31-year-old Chris Nugent of Deposit was apprehended at an apartment on Court Street in Binghamton earlier this week. Nugent was wanted in connection with a gang assault case at the Johnson City McDonald's in December, he was sent to the Broome County Jail. Nugent was charged along 4 other Deposit man for gang assault in an attack that seriously injured 2 people.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell & Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced a "State Of Emergency" in the county regarding Fentanyl. Cornwell said that there were 10 fatal overdoses in Broome County this month, some of those attributed to Fentanyl, 6 of them in the last week & a half. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that about 100 times more potent than morphine.
State lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled legislation designed to
crackdown on robocalls, blaming the federal government for failing to act on
the issue. The legislation would require
the use of software designed to block unwanted calls, spam calls or calls from
robodials meant to scam people out of money.
The measure would apply to both landline and cellphones after a
proliferation over the last several years of robocalls.
Attorney General Letitia James filed the nation's most
extensive lawsuit against the manufacturers, Sackler Family, and distributors
of opioids for their role in the opioid epidemic that has taken hundreds of
thousands of lives and devastated families and communities. The lawsuit alleges
that through years of false and deceptive marketing, and by ignoring their
duties to prevent the unlawful diversion of controlled substances, these six
national prescription opioid manufacturers, the Sackler Family, and four
national prescription drug distributors are largely responsible for creating
the opioid epidemic that has ravaged New York, causing widespread addiction, overdose
deaths, and suffering.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they
will be holding a job & Career Fair in Cooperstown on April 17th. The Job Fair will be held at the Otesaga
Hotel from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at 432-4500.
Oneonta Main Street Goes Blue
tomorrow for colorectal cancer awareness. The event takes place at Muller Plaza
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; it is sponsored by Cancer Services Program of the
Central Region and Bassett Healthcare Network.
More information is available at the Oneonta Main Street Goes Blue Facebook
page.
31-year-old Colyn Williams of Binghamton has been charged
with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a woman and the couple's
11-month-old son. The woman and child
sustained serious injuries, & were sent to a local hospital. Williams has been charged with second-degree
attempted murder and first-degree assault. He was being held for arraignment in
Binghamton City Court
State Police arrested 26 year old Derek Zigon of Cherry
Valley for Assault, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing
Governmental Administration and Petty Larceny.
Zigon allegedly stole beer from a
Convenience Store & fled,
Troopers & Otsego Deputies located Zigon, who shattered a window to
gain entry into a residence on State Route 80, he resisted arrest, kicked 2
troopers, he was pepper sprayed and taken into custody & was arraigned
& was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000
bond.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be
holding their next monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM & will
be held at the Maiorano Building at 7 Main Street in Sidney. 1 of the topics of discussion will be about
trying to acquire grant money from the Drug Free Community Federal Grant
program. More information is available
at 437-4274.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell & Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced a "State Of Emergency" in the county regarding Fentanyl. Cornwell said that there were 10 fatal overdoses in Broome County this month, some of those attributed to Fentanyl, 6 of them in the last week & a half. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that about 100 times more potent than morphine.
State lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled legislation designed to
crackdown on robocalls, blaming the federal government for failing to act on
the issue. The legislation would require
the use of software designed to block unwanted calls, spam calls or calls from
robodials meant to scam people out of money.
The measure would apply to both landline and cellphones after a
proliferation over the last several years of robocalls.
Attorney General Letitia James filed the nation's most
extensive lawsuit against the manufacturers, Sackler Family, and distributors
of opioids for their role in the opioid epidemic that has taken hundreds of
thousands of lives and devastated families and communities. The lawsuit alleges
that through years of false and deceptive marketing, and by ignoring their
duties to prevent the unlawful diversion of controlled substances, these six
national prescription opioid manufacturers, the Sackler Family, and four
national prescription drug distributors are largely responsible for creating
the opioid epidemic that has ravaged New York, causing widespread addiction, overdose
deaths, and suffering.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they
will be holding a job & Career Fair in Cooperstown on April 17th. The Job Fair will be held at the Otesaga
Hotel from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at 432-4500.
Oneonta Main Street Goes Blue
tomorrow for colorectal cancer awareness. The event takes place at Muller Plaza
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; it is sponsored by Cancer Services Program of the
Central Region and Bassett Healthcare Network.
More information is available at the Oneonta Main Street Goes Blue Facebook
page.
31-year-old Colyn Williams of Binghamton has been charged
with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a woman and the couple's
11-month-old son. The woman and child
sustained serious injuries, & were sent to a local hospital. Williams has been charged with second-degree
attempted murder and first-degree assault. He was being held for arraignment in
Binghamton City Court
State Police arrested 26 year old Derek Zigon of Cherry
Valley for Assault, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing
Governmental Administration and Petty Larceny.
Zigon allegedly stole beer from a
Convenience Store & fled,
Troopers & Otsego Deputies located Zigon, who shattered a window to
gain entry into a residence on State Route 80, he resisted arrest, kicked 2
troopers, he was pepper sprayed and taken into custody & was arraigned
& was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000
bond.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be
holding their next monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM & will
be held at the Maiorano Building at 7 Main Street in Sidney. 1 of the topics of discussion will be about
trying to acquire grant money from the Drug Free Community Federal Grant
program. More information is available
at 437-4274.
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-6-19
P.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-6-19
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $7.5 million in
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
The 3rd Annual Oneonta Indoor Heart Walk & Health fair
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
Tonight, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
The Otsego County Planning Department is launching a $50,000
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night at Oneonta City hall
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
Southern Tier Hemp announced
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Libraries will be
today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $7.5 million in
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
The 3rd Annual Oneonta Indoor Heart Walk & Health fair
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
Tonight, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
The Otsego County Planning Department is launching a $50,000
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night at Oneonta City hall
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
Southern Tier Hemp announced
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Libraries will be
today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021