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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-27-13

Posted 1:36 PM
State Police investigated a car-pedestrian fatal motor vehicle accident Tuesday night on State Route 17 in the town of Hancock. The investigation revealed that the victim was 36 year old Sherylle Redulfin of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; she had been involved in a 1 car property damage accident and was standing in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle operated by 20 year old Laura Victor of Yorktown Heights. Redulfin was transported to Lourdes Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation is continuing.
State Senator Tom Libous & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo & Cliff Crouch met with state officials Tuesday in Albany to discuss the proposed closures of the Broome Developmental Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center. Libous said that they are concerned about the loss of jobs, and the ability for the community as a whole to handle the patients:

(Libous 11-27-13)

Libous said that he talked with the Governor recently about his concerns, he said that he is hopeful that there could be money in next years state budget to keep the facilities open, if not he has proposed legislation to freeze the closure of mental health facilities until 2015, in order to come up with better plans for those affected. Libous expects to meet with officials again after the Thanksgiving break.
Governor Cuomo holds a wide lead over his potential Republican challengers in the 2014 gubernatorial race, according the latest Polls. A Wall Street Journal-NBC-Marist poll found that Cuomo leads Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino 65 to 23%, with similar leads against Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and former Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino. A Quinnipiac University Poll shows Cuomo over Astorino by 56 to 25% margin.
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will host a Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow. The race starts at the Oneonta Boy's and Girl's Club at 70 River Street in Oneonta, Race day registrations are welcomed, beginning At 7:30 AM, Packet pick up is this afternoon from 4:00 to –7:00 PM At the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. The race starts at 9:00 AM, the Awards ceremony starts at 10:00 AM.
An estimated 1500 people turned up to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday train in Binghamton last night. The train made its way to Oneonta this afternoon, where those that turned up were entertained, and left donations for area food banks.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill that would regulate the buying and selling of metal. Copper thefts continue to increase, he said his bill would deter potential thieves by requiring documentation on where the metal came from, which would then make it a federal crime to steal metal, the bill would also cap the amount a recycler can pay cash for metal at $100, over that would require payment by check.
State health officials report that New York's health exchange website has performed well, in contrast to the federal Affordable Care Website. More than 76,000 people have signed up in New York so far, and the state is on track for its goal of signing up 1.1 million people by 2016.
Governor Cuomo predicted the state will have a surplus next fiscal year, and he vowed to use the money for property-tax relief. State budget figures this month estimated a $1.7 billion deficit for the fiscal year that starts April 1, but Cuomo said there will be a surplus for next year if the line is held on spending. The governor will release his 2014-15 budget proposal in January; the Legislature has until March 31st to approve it.


Firefighters from Bainbridge & Sidney are responding this afternoon to a structure fire at 9 Evans Street in Bainbridge.  The fire was called in at about 2:05 PM; WCDO News will have further details as they become available.

WCDO News — Tuesday 8-27-13

Posted 8:33 AM
A month-long drug investigation in Oneonta ends with the arrest of two couples -- one of which was found with more than $20,000 worth of drugs in their home. 26 year old Roy Dejesus Young, and 23 year old Kristen Lynn Rudnitsky, were arrested early Saturday after a no-knock search warrant was executed at their Oneonta home. Inside, Otsego County investigators found more than eleven thousand dollars worth of heroin and more than ten thousand dollars worth of cocaine, in addition to nearly $450 worth of marijuana and more than $5,000 in cash. Young is a convicted felon from a previous drug arrest. Young and Rudnitsky were both sent to the Otsego County Jail on $35,000 and $15,000 cash bail. Deputies also arrested 43 year old Michel Steven Harabet, and 40 year old Melissa Rotolo, both of Oneonta, as part of the investigation. Investigators found the couple Saturday afternoon along Gardner Place with $2,000 worth of crack-cocaine. They were both taken to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail. All four people return to Oneonta City Court this morning for further proceedings.
A worker for Canadian Pacific Railway came in contact with a power line and was electrocuted on Monday. 39 year old Thomas F. Tarchak of Simpson Pennsylvania was among a group of four workers inspecting a steel railroad bridge running over Route 235 in Harpursville when the inspection bucket he was in came into contact with the bridge and a NYSEG power line. The lift truck was still energized when emergency responders arrived at the scene. NYSEG had to cut power before the man's body could be recovered. Route 235 between Route 7 and Davey Road was shut down during the response to the accident.
A woman accused of threatening Walton schools through Facebook postings is working on a plea deal with prosecutors. 28-year-old Jennifer Morris of East Branch is facing four felony charges of falsely reporting an incident.The indictment said she circulated warnings in June that there would be an explosion at Walton schools. She also faces seven counts of aggravated harassment for communications sent to six adults. Morris was in Delaware County Court on Monday for a possible plea deal, but her defense attorney, Andrew Puritz, requested an adjournment. Her next appearance and possible plea has been rescheduled for Sept. 16, at 1 pm in Delaware County Court. Morris remains in the Delaware County Jail with bail set at $20,000.
On Friday, Dajhoun T. Perez, 17, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to assault in the second degree. Perez admitted that on June 12 he shot Daquan Smith, 21, of Binghamton, with a semi-automatic handgun. Perez was taken to the Broome County Jail. His sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 23. The court will have to decide whether to sentence him as a youthful offender or as an adult.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works shall close a section of County Road 33 today, between County Road 36(Norwich-Guilford Road) and County Road 34 (Springvale Road), in the Town of Norwich. This closure will be in place until the required culvert replacement work is completed. Local traffic shall be allowed access to their homes; however they will be required to travel away from the project for the closure period. Meanwhile, route 12 between Brisben and Greene has reopened after bridge work was completed ahead of schedule.
Pre-registration begins today through September 10th for Otsego county residents for the household hazardous waste collection day. Registrations are available online at otsegocounty.com/solidwaste or by calling 547-4228. The first collection site will be Friday September 13th at the Unadilla town highway building; the second will be at the meadows office building in Cooperstown on Saturday September 14th. Businesses may participate by bringing their hazardous materials to the Meadows on Friday September 13th, and fees may apply. More information is available at 547-4228.
A free Diabetes Information program will be held at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich on Thursday, September 26th in the basement conference room. The event is for diabetics and their families and begins at 5pm. There will be numerous speakers to discuss diabetic care, food preparation, diabetes & cardiovascular disease and nutrition. Vendors who specialize in products and services for diabetics will also be present. Space is limited and registration is requested by calling 337-4040 or on line at uhs dot net.
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