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WCDO News — Monday 7-14-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25
The State DEC and State Department of Health are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter for today due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. The advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for all of the WCDO listening area & contiguous Counties.
Binghamton Police Department & the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force conducted 2 search warrants in Binghamton, investigators found a loaded handgun, plus fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, $301 from drug proceeds, and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Police arrested Michael McCary of Binghamton, Rashee Shuler from Binghamton, Elizabeth Reid of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, Amanda Goodwin from Castle Creek, Arijana Makic of Johnson City, Christopher Johnson of Binghamton & George Smith of Manhattan, all face court action shortly.
The 6th Ward Booster Club of Oneonta is bringing back the "Tennis Court Dance" events held many years ago, John Nader is one of the organizers & he told WCDO News about bringing this old tradition back:
(John Nader 7-14-25)
The Tennis Court Dance will be on July 25th at the 6th War Booster Club on Scramling Avenue, the event is free & open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a rabies vaccination clinic is being held in Walton today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street. More information about rabies is available by calling Public Health at 832-5200.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob's Diner, members & directors are urged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25
State Police responded to a head-on crash Friday afternoon at about 4:20 PM on State Highway 28 in Delhi. 71-year-old Roger Hadley of Andes was operating a pick-up truck, he crossed over the double yellow line into on-coming traffic, he struck an SUV head-on & was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, State Trooper Anna Aulino, was off duty and traveling home in her personal vehicle after completing her shift, she sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, Her injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Trooper Aulino graduated from the State Police Academy in 2023 and is assigned to Troop C. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to conduct a full reconstruction of the crash, The Office of the Attorney General is also investigating the crash.
State Police arrested 35 year old David Keener of Whitney Point, for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Troopers accused Keener of using a victim's business account at a local hardware store and making several unauthorized purchases, totaling more than $5800. Keener was located by Troopers on July 10 and arrested, he was processed & turned over to the Broome County Jail for Arraignment.
Chenango Memorial Hospital announced that area students will have an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through their “Career Days camp”, The program is a two-day, hands-on career exploration program for students entering grades 8 through 12. This year’s Career Days camp will take place Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. The program is free of charge, but space is limited. Interested students must submit an application and a short essay by this Friday to be considered. For more information or to request an application, call (607) 337-4151.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Corrections Officers interested in continuing their career as part of the BCSO Family, those interested should call 607-778-3076 or e-mail Recruitment Director Charles Woody at JoinBCSO@broomecountyny.gov
The State DEC and State Department of Health are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter for today due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. The advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for all of the WCDO listening area & contiguous Counties.
Binghamton Police Department & the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force conducted 2 search warrants in Binghamton, investigators found a loaded handgun, plus fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, $301 from drug proceeds, and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Police arrested Michael McCary of Binghamton, Rashee Shuler from Binghamton, Elizabeth Reid of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, Amanda Goodwin from Castle Creek, Arijana Makic of Johnson City, Christopher Johnson of Binghamton & George Smith of Manhattan, all face court action shortly.
The 6th Ward Booster Club of Oneonta is bringing back the "Tennis Court Dance" events held many years ago, John Nader is one of the organizers & he told WCDO News about bringing this old tradition back:
(John Nader 7-14-25)
The Tennis Court Dance will be on July 25th at the 6th War Booster Club on Scramling Avenue, the event is free & open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a rabies vaccination clinic is being held in Walton today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street. More information about rabies is available by calling Public Health at 832-5200.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob's Diner, members & directors are urged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25
State Police responded to a head-on crash Friday afternoon at about 4:20 PM on State Highway 28 in Delhi. 71-year-old Roger Hadley of Andes was operating a pick-up truck, he crossed over the double yellow line into on-coming traffic, he struck an SUV head-on & was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, State Trooper Anna Aulino, was off duty and traveling home in her personal vehicle after completing her shift, she sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, Her injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Trooper Aulino graduated from the State Police Academy in 2023 and is assigned to Troop C. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to conduct a full reconstruction of the crash, The Office of the Attorney General is also investigating the crash.
State Police arrested 35 year old David Keener of Whitney Point, for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Troopers accused Keener of using a victim's business account at a local hardware store and making several unauthorized purchases, totaling more than $5800. Keener was located by Troopers on July 10 and arrested, he was processed & turned over to the Broome County Jail for Arraignment.
Chenango Memorial Hospital announced that area students will have an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through their “Career Days camp”, The program is a two-day, hands-on career exploration program for students entering grades 8 through 12. This year’s Career Days camp will take place Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. The program is free of charge, but space is limited. Interested students must submit an application and a short essay by this Friday to be considered. For more information or to request an application, call (607) 337-4151.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Corrections Officers interested in continuing their career as part of the BCSO Family, those interested should call 607-778-3076 or e-mail Recruitment Director Charles Woody at JoinBCSO@broomecountyny.gov
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WCDO News — Friday 8-9-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24
A Tornado Watch, flash floods & heavy downpours are expected today in the Tri-County Region, but not as heavy as initially anticipated, local Meteorologist Rich Towns send told WCDO News about how the remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie will affect the area:
(Rich Townsend 8-9-24)
Nyseg reported about 1900 customers were without power this afternoon in Broome & Delaware Counties from the storm, we'll have the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this newscast.
34 year old Rashima Rollocks of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault in Broome County Court. On June 19, 2023 Rollocks committed a violent assault on a seventy-five-year-old blind man inside his home in the City of Binghamton. Rollocks is scheduled to appear back in court for sentencing on November 7th, where she is expected to receive 7 years in New York State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Cherry Valley following a Grand Larceny investigation. Garbera is accused of stealing a vehicle in the Village of Gilbertsville. Garbera was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Butternuts Court.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets, helping to supplement their food budgets and purchase healthy, local products. More information can be found at agriculture.ny.gov/farmersmarkets.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24
38 year old Tristan Skeete of Brooklyn was sentenced to additional jail time for assaulting a fellow inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. On February 20th, Corrections Officers of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight occurring in one of the housing units at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Upon arrival, officers broke up the fight between Skeete, & 2 other inmates, Corrections Officer Bryce Charles eventually deployed a taser to break up the fight. Skeete appeared in Delaware County Court this week & entered a guilty plea to 3rd degree Assault, he was sentenced to 7 months incarceration, a $25 Crime Victim fee and surcharge, and a $50 DNA fee.
The 8th Annual Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Golf event will be held this Saturday. The registration starts at 11:00 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, the day will also feature the Beadle Brothers performing at the Pavilion at 5:30 PM. The Scholarship is named after Williams, who was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2016 while attending SUNY Geneseo.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Chenango County Residents will be held this Saturday, for County residents who pre-registered. spokesman David Blackman told WCDO News what they will & will not take:
(David Blackman 8-9-24)
The collection will be held at the Chenango County Highway Garage at 79 Rexford Street in Norwich
A Tornado Watch, flash floods & heavy downpours are expected today in the Tri-County Region, but not as heavy as initially anticipated, local Meteorologist Rich Towns send told WCDO News about how the remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie will affect the area:
(Rich Townsend 8-9-24)
Nyseg reported about 1900 customers were without power this afternoon in Broome & Delaware Counties from the storm, we'll have the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this newscast.
34 year old Rashima Rollocks of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault in Broome County Court. On June 19, 2023 Rollocks committed a violent assault on a seventy-five-year-old blind man inside his home in the City of Binghamton. Rollocks is scheduled to appear back in court for sentencing on November 7th, where she is expected to receive 7 years in New York State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Cherry Valley following a Grand Larceny investigation. Garbera is accused of stealing a vehicle in the Village of Gilbertsville. Garbera was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Butternuts Court.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets, helping to supplement their food budgets and purchase healthy, local products. More information can be found at agriculture.ny.gov/farmersmarkets.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24
38 year old Tristan Skeete of Brooklyn was sentenced to additional jail time for assaulting a fellow inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. On February 20th, Corrections Officers of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight occurring in one of the housing units at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Upon arrival, officers broke up the fight between Skeete, & 2 other inmates, Corrections Officer Bryce Charles eventually deployed a taser to break up the fight. Skeete appeared in Delaware County Court this week & entered a guilty plea to 3rd degree Assault, he was sentenced to 7 months incarceration, a $25 Crime Victim fee and surcharge, and a $50 DNA fee.
The 8th Annual Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Golf event will be held this Saturday. The registration starts at 11:00 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, the day will also feature the Beadle Brothers performing at the Pavilion at 5:30 PM. The Scholarship is named after Williams, who was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2016 while attending SUNY Geneseo.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Chenango County Residents will be held this Saturday, for County residents who pre-registered. spokesman David Blackman told WCDO News what they will & will not take:
(David Blackman 8-9-24)
The collection will be held at the Chenango County Highway Garage at 79 Rexford Street in Norwich
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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-7-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-7-22
State Police released the names of the people involved Monday in a 2-vehicle crash in the town of Columbus; where a Van rear-ended a Tractor Trailer turning off of State Route 8. Police said that the passenger of the van, 22 year old Jasmine Morrison of Rome was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the van, 24 year old Tyler Stewart of Lee Center was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, The driver of the tractor trailer, 38 year old Chad Alishaukas of Sherburne, was not injured. The investigation is continuing.
Firefighters from Deposit and surrounding communities responded Early Tuesday morning to a reported fire at the New England Wood Pellets facility in the Industrial Park. The initial report was a fire in a hopper full of sawdust, Crews arrived on the scene, A second alarm was requested bring additional resources to the scene. The fire was extinguished in about 40 minutes and was confined to the hopper. No injuries were reported.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that historic reforms are in place in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act:
(Gillibrand 12-7-22)
Gillibrand said that last year’s defense bill did make some important changes, but still left many critical powers with commanders, which she has been fighting to change for the last 10 years.
Tonight will be the 1st of 2 nights for Legally Blonde The Musical at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment said that some tickets are still available:
(Tina Niles 12-7-22)
More information about tonight's show or future shows can be found at Broadway In Binghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.
The Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that they will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year & they will close permanently after the 2023 Spring semester. The Board said that the closure was necessary due to financial concerns accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic and inflation. The Board reported that they will work to assist students with their plans for transferring for the Fall 2023 semester.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)
Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, which targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and investigated 927 crashes, three of which included fatalities. The special traffic enforcement period, ran from Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Delaware County Sheriff's office arrested 70-year-old Charles David of Delhi, after Deputies received a complaint from Delhi Rehabilitation Center. David is accused of subjecting 2 female victims to unwanted sexual contact on 2 separate occasions while residing at the facility. David was charged with 2 counts of Forcible Touching, he was processed and will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date. An order of protection was issued for each of the victims.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to crack down on unwanted telemarketing calls, it requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company's do-not-call list at the outset of certain telemarketing calls, right after the telemarketer's name and solicitor's name are provided.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM in the Sidney Library Community room.
State Police released the names of the people involved Monday in a 2-vehicle crash in the town of Columbus; where a Van rear-ended a Tractor Trailer turning off of State Route 8. Police said that the passenger of the van, 22 year old Jasmine Morrison of Rome was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the van, 24 year old Tyler Stewart of Lee Center was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, The driver of the tractor trailer, 38 year old Chad Alishaukas of Sherburne, was not injured. The investigation is continuing.
Firefighters from Deposit and surrounding communities responded Early Tuesday morning to a reported fire at the New England Wood Pellets facility in the Industrial Park. The initial report was a fire in a hopper full of sawdust, Crews arrived on the scene, A second alarm was requested bring additional resources to the scene. The fire was extinguished in about 40 minutes and was confined to the hopper. No injuries were reported.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that historic reforms are in place in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act:
(Gillibrand 12-7-22)
Gillibrand said that last year’s defense bill did make some important changes, but still left many critical powers with commanders, which she has been fighting to change for the last 10 years.
Tonight will be the 1st of 2 nights for Legally Blonde The Musical at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment said that some tickets are still available:
(Tina Niles 12-7-22)
More information about tonight's show or future shows can be found at Broadway In Binghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.
The Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that they will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year & they will close permanently after the 2023 Spring semester. The Board said that the closure was necessary due to financial concerns accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic and inflation. The Board reported that they will work to assist students with their plans for transferring for the Fall 2023 semester.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)
Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, which targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and investigated 927 crashes, three of which included fatalities. The special traffic enforcement period, ran from Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Delaware County Sheriff's office arrested 70-year-old Charles David of Delhi, after Deputies received a complaint from Delhi Rehabilitation Center. David is accused of subjecting 2 female victims to unwanted sexual contact on 2 separate occasions while residing at the facility. David was charged with 2 counts of Forcible Touching, he was processed and will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date. An order of protection was issued for each of the victims.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to crack down on unwanted telemarketing calls, it requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company's do-not-call list at the outset of certain telemarketing calls, right after the telemarketer's name and solicitor's name are provided.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM in the Sidney Library Community room.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 8-24-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-24-22
The Deposit Fire Department and Eastern Broome Emergency Services responded to a house fire in the Town of Sanford, Oquaga Lake Road was closed between Old Route 17 and Hanson Road. No injuries were reported, the structure sustained significant fire damage. Mutual aid was provided by fire fighters from Windsor, West Windsor, Harpursville, Ouaquaga and Afton.
Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 32 year old Amanda Hoyt of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree. In January, Hoyt illegally entered a St. Charles Street apartment in the Village of Johnson City and struck the resident in the arm with a hammer causing injury. Hoyt is a Second Violent Felony Offender and will be sentenced to 5 years in state prison on November 15th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Fight-in-Progress Complaint in the Hamlet of Arkville on July 16th. Rolland Billadeau of Shandaken allegedly pushed and struck the victim, Billadeau was located on August 21st and was served with a criminal summons on the charge of Harassment in the Second Degree. Billadeau is scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer for the charge. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by members of the New York State Police.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Perdue’s frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast tenders “gluten free”, They may be contaminated with small pieces of clear plastic and blue dye. Officials advise that consumers return the product to the store where it was purchased or throw it away.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County are collecting items for their 2022 home made sale, which will be held in October, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO News what kind of home made items they are looking for:
(Sarah Green 8-24-22)
Green said that the Items must be in to Hospice by September 23rd, the sale will be held at the hospice location at 33- 39 Court Street in Norwich on October 15th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, more information is available at 334-3556.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-24-22
The Election results have been tabulated; in the 19th Congressional District, special election, Pat Ryan appears to have defeated Republican Marcus Molinaro to fill the Congressional seat through the end of this year. 51st State Senate District, incumbent Republican Peter Oberacker won & will be on the ballot in November. In the 52nd State Senate District, Lea Webb won the Democratic party nomination, and will face Republican Rich David in November. In the 19th Congressional District, the Democratic Party Primary Josh Riley is the winner & he will appear on the Ballot in November for the term starting January 1st 2023.
Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Delhi. The clinic will be held at the Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com
More American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled locally today, one will be held in Walton from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, another will be held in Cooperstown, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Elm Street. Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The State Department of Health will be operating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the grounds of the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse during its entire 13-day run, beginning August 24. The clinic will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. every day of the fair, inside the Exposition Center. Access to the clinic is included with Fair admission. There is no charge for the vaccines or boosters.
The Deposit Fire Department and Eastern Broome Emergency Services responded to a house fire in the Town of Sanford, Oquaga Lake Road was closed between Old Route 17 and Hanson Road. No injuries were reported, the structure sustained significant fire damage. Mutual aid was provided by fire fighters from Windsor, West Windsor, Harpursville, Ouaquaga and Afton.
Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 32 year old Amanda Hoyt of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree. In January, Hoyt illegally entered a St. Charles Street apartment in the Village of Johnson City and struck the resident in the arm with a hammer causing injury. Hoyt is a Second Violent Felony Offender and will be sentenced to 5 years in state prison on November 15th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Fight-in-Progress Complaint in the Hamlet of Arkville on July 16th. Rolland Billadeau of Shandaken allegedly pushed and struck the victim, Billadeau was located on August 21st and was served with a criminal summons on the charge of Harassment in the Second Degree. Billadeau is scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer for the charge. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by members of the New York State Police.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Perdue’s frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast tenders “gluten free”, They may be contaminated with small pieces of clear plastic and blue dye. Officials advise that consumers return the product to the store where it was purchased or throw it away.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County are collecting items for their 2022 home made sale, which will be held in October, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO News what kind of home made items they are looking for:
(Sarah Green 8-24-22)
Green said that the Items must be in to Hospice by September 23rd, the sale will be held at the hospice location at 33- 39 Court Street in Norwich on October 15th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, more information is available at 334-3556.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-24-22
The Election results have been tabulated; in the 19th Congressional District, special election, Pat Ryan appears to have defeated Republican Marcus Molinaro to fill the Congressional seat through the end of this year. 51st State Senate District, incumbent Republican Peter Oberacker won & will be on the ballot in November. In the 52nd State Senate District, Lea Webb won the Democratic party nomination, and will face Republican Rich David in November. In the 19th Congressional District, the Democratic Party Primary Josh Riley is the winner & he will appear on the Ballot in November for the term starting January 1st 2023.
Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Delhi. The clinic will be held at the Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com
More American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled locally today, one will be held in Walton from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, another will be held in Cooperstown, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Elm Street. Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The State Department of Health will be operating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the grounds of the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse during its entire 13-day run, beginning August 24. The clinic will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. every day of the fair, inside the Exposition Center. Access to the clinic is included with Fair admission. There is no charge for the vaccines or boosters.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-3-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-3-21
Mark Drnek won the race for Oneonta Mayor Tuesday, he told WCDO news of how the first weeks of his administration will go:
(Mark Drnek 11-3-21)
Drnek said that he has about 8 weeks to transition into the mayor's position, with help from outgoing mayor Gary Herzig.
Brian Doliver was elected Tuesday as the next Mayor of the City of Norwich, he told WCDO News that there a lot of big issues to deal with right from the start:
(Brian Doliver 11-3-21)
Doliver said that he will also reach out to former Norwich Mayors Christine Carnrike & Joe Mauriano, who he served with a member of the Norwich Common Council.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction November 12th, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-3-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that they will be receiving artifacts from the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Artifacts will include Spikes worn by Braves Game 6 starter Max Fried, a Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Jorge Soler, a Bat used by Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in Game 6 & the Jersey worn in Games 1 and 2 by Braves manager Brian Snitker.
The Friends of Afton announced the return of Afton’s Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday December 4th at 5:00 pm. Floats and vehicles will line up at Corporate Park off Route 7, Walking groups, bicycles, and golf carts will gather at the Afton Edge Apartments.
A.M. News Wednesday 11-3-21
Yesterday was Election Day, The Delaware County Board of Elections did not announce a winner for the Sidney Town Supervisor’s race, between write-in candidates Eric Wilson & Kevin Greene, Officials told WCDO News it will take days or maybe even weeks to count & certify all of the write in votes across all 19 towns from this year's elections, there were 552 write in Votes Tuesday in Sidney Town Supervisors race. The winners for the Sidney Town board were Frank Selleck & Bill Heath, in the Town of Meredith, Town Council winners were John Janiszewski & David Briggs, the Town of Franklin Board seats go to Garret Sitts & Heather Ross, the town of Middletown Supervisor Will be Patrick Davis, the Town of Tompkins Clerk was Michelle Phoenix, in the Town Of Delhi, the supervisor will be Mark Tuttle, the Town Council winners were Margaret Baldwin & Matthew Kryston & the Walton Town Supervisor will be Joseph Cetta. In Chenango County, Sheriff Ernest Cutting was re-elected, The County Clerk winner is Brian Wessels, & the winners for the Norwich City Council are Fred Gee, William Loomis, Tom Revoir & Barry Christopherson. The winners for the Guilford Town Board were Thomas Ives & Matthew Retz, in Otsego County, the Board of Representatives winners were Ed Frazier, Jerry Madsen, Rick Brockway, Margaret Kennedy, Jennifer Mickle, Charles Varney, Keith McCarty, Clark Oliver & Donald Scanlon & the Town of Oneonta Supervisor will be Randall Mowers, while Karen Liddle & Sean Farrell Won the 2 Town of Oneonta Justice seats & Kimberly Fierke & Skylar Thompson Win the 2 Seats on the Oneonta Town Board. The town of Hartwick Supervisor will be Robert O’Brien while Christopher Briggs & Bruce Markussen win the seats on the Town Board. In the Town of Unadilla, the Town Justice winner is Joshua Palmer The Unadilla Town Clerk will be Terry Yoder & the Town Council winners were Ron Reed & Jessica Grow, in the town of Laurens, George Decker, Edwin Winslow were the winners of Town Board Seats. Across New York State, voters rejected the propositions, amending the apportionment and redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day advance voter registration requirement, & authorizing the no excuse absentee balloting. Voters approved the proposition to the Right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.
The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold their next meeting today, at 1:00 pm. virtually. The public is able to observe this meeting at players.brightcove.net. Videos and transcripts of the meeting will be posted at cannabis.ny.gov.
The Town of Oneonta will hold a public budget hearing tonight at 7:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta, the town board will also discuss a law to over-ride the State Tax cap.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 am, it will be held at Trackside Dining on Main Street.
On October 21st, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on State Highway 8 in Masonville. 52-year-old Jack Mason of Whitney Point, was stopped, his license was revoked due to failure to answer a prior summons from the Sidney Town Court. Mason was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Failure to Use a Turn Signal, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Stop Lamps. Mason was later released on traffic tickets to Masonville Town Court at a later date.
Mark Drnek won the race for Oneonta Mayor Tuesday, he told WCDO news of how the first weeks of his administration will go:
(Mark Drnek 11-3-21)
Drnek said that he has about 8 weeks to transition into the mayor's position, with help from outgoing mayor Gary Herzig.
Brian Doliver was elected Tuesday as the next Mayor of the City of Norwich, he told WCDO News that there a lot of big issues to deal with right from the start:
(Brian Doliver 11-3-21)
Doliver said that he will also reach out to former Norwich Mayors Christine Carnrike & Joe Mauriano, who he served with a member of the Norwich Common Council.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction November 12th, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-3-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that they will be receiving artifacts from the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Artifacts will include Spikes worn by Braves Game 6 starter Max Fried, a Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Jorge Soler, a Bat used by Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in Game 6 & the Jersey worn in Games 1 and 2 by Braves manager Brian Snitker.
The Friends of Afton announced the return of Afton’s Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday December 4th at 5:00 pm. Floats and vehicles will line up at Corporate Park off Route 7, Walking groups, bicycles, and golf carts will gather at the Afton Edge Apartments.
A.M. News Wednesday 11-3-21
Yesterday was Election Day, The Delaware County Board of Elections did not announce a winner for the Sidney Town Supervisor’s race, between write-in candidates Eric Wilson & Kevin Greene, Officials told WCDO News it will take days or maybe even weeks to count & certify all of the write in votes across all 19 towns from this year's elections, there were 552 write in Votes Tuesday in Sidney Town Supervisors race. The winners for the Sidney Town board were Frank Selleck & Bill Heath, in the Town of Meredith, Town Council winners were John Janiszewski & David Briggs, the Town of Franklin Board seats go to Garret Sitts & Heather Ross, the town of Middletown Supervisor Will be Patrick Davis, the Town of Tompkins Clerk was Michelle Phoenix, in the Town Of Delhi, the supervisor will be Mark Tuttle, the Town Council winners were Margaret Baldwin & Matthew Kryston & the Walton Town Supervisor will be Joseph Cetta. In Chenango County, Sheriff Ernest Cutting was re-elected, The County Clerk winner is Brian Wessels, & the winners for the Norwich City Council are Fred Gee, William Loomis, Tom Revoir & Barry Christopherson. The winners for the Guilford Town Board were Thomas Ives & Matthew Retz, in Otsego County, the Board of Representatives winners were Ed Frazier, Jerry Madsen, Rick Brockway, Margaret Kennedy, Jennifer Mickle, Charles Varney, Keith McCarty, Clark Oliver & Donald Scanlon & the Town of Oneonta Supervisor will be Randall Mowers, while Karen Liddle & Sean Farrell Won the 2 Town of Oneonta Justice seats & Kimberly Fierke & Skylar Thompson Win the 2 Seats on the Oneonta Town Board. The town of Hartwick Supervisor will be Robert O’Brien while Christopher Briggs & Bruce Markussen win the seats on the Town Board. In the Town of Unadilla, the Town Justice winner is Joshua Palmer The Unadilla Town Clerk will be Terry Yoder & the Town Council winners were Ron Reed & Jessica Grow, in the town of Laurens, George Decker, Edwin Winslow were the winners of Town Board Seats. Across New York State, voters rejected the propositions, amending the apportionment and redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day advance voter registration requirement, & authorizing the no excuse absentee balloting. Voters approved the proposition to the Right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.
The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold their next meeting today, at 1:00 pm. virtually. The public is able to observe this meeting at players.brightcove.net. Videos and transcripts of the meeting will be posted at cannabis.ny.gov.
The Town of Oneonta will hold a public budget hearing tonight at 7:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta, the town board will also discuss a law to over-ride the State Tax cap.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 am, it will be held at Trackside Dining on Main Street.
On October 21st, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on State Highway 8 in Masonville. 52-year-old Jack Mason of Whitney Point, was stopped, his license was revoked due to failure to answer a prior summons from the Sidney Town Court. Mason was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Failure to Use a Turn Signal, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Stop Lamps. Mason was later released on traffic tickets to Masonville Town Court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-25-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-25-21
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have a number of events scheduled for this weekend, in downtown Bainbridge instead of at General Clinton Park, Canoe Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-25-21)
Harmon said that the Fireworks will be compliments of Pine Ridge Grocery, NYCM Insurance, B&W Wines and Liquors, Scoville- Meno Dealerships, Coughlin & Gerhart, Bainbridge American Legion and The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 60 second-doses scheduled to complete & they are also anticipating over 1,000 Pfizer doses to arrive this week, which can be used for ages 12 and up. A clinic is being held Wednesday June 2nd at the Oxford Fire Station from 1:30 to 8:30 pm and at the former Label Shopper Store location in the South Plaza, Norwich from 2 pm to 7 pm, by appointment which can be made at co.chenango.ny.us, or by calling 337-1660.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic this Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Local Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News that the Pfizer Vaccine is the favored Vaccine for children 12 to 18, that will enable them to get back to pre-covid activities like school & sports:
(Dr. Jay 5-25-21)
The Clinic is for youth ages 12 to 18, appointments must be made at 337-4888, the clinic is open to all area youth, and they do not have to be UHS patients.
Delhi Village Police responded on May 8th for a report of a person passed out behind the wheel of a running motor vehicle, Police found 3 people who all appeared to be suffering from an opioid overdose. They were taken to O’Connor Hospital for treatment. Police discovered of a small amount of heroin in the vehicle; resulting in the arrests of 60-year-old Ronald Alston of Portlandville, 69-year-old Charles David Jr. of Delhi & 67-year-old Thaddeus David of Portlandville on drug charges, all 3 were released with appearance tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced expanded summer hours beginning this Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM through Sunday of the Labor Day weekend. Timed admission tickets are available for purchase at baseballhall.org on a first-come, first-served basis; this will allow visitors to reserve a specific date and time to enter the Museum, alleviating congestion in the front lobby and throughout the Museum. Face masks for all staff and guests is required, Until further notice, the Hall of Fame’s Bullpen Theater, Learning Center and Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse remain closed.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-25-21
Governor Cuomo announced that, based on current COVID trajectory, all New York State schools will reopen for full in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year beginning in September. The Governor said that if there is a change in the trajectory of the virus, they will revisit this decision.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee joined with law enforcement to announce the kickoff of the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket” campaign. The enforcement mobilization runs until June 6th, State Police and local law enforcement agencies will use marked and unmarked vehicles, have set up checkpoints, and roving details, & they will ticket unbelted drivers during the campaign.
Rheumatoid arthritis will be the topic of the 2nd installment in UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s new virtual Lunchtime Learning series. The 45 minute program, which will be conducted through Zoom starting at 12:15 PM; more information is available at 337-4183 or by emailing melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have a number of events scheduled for this weekend, in downtown Bainbridge instead of at General Clinton Park, Canoe Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-25-21)
Harmon said that the Fireworks will be compliments of Pine Ridge Grocery, NYCM Insurance, B&W Wines and Liquors, Scoville- Meno Dealerships, Coughlin & Gerhart, Bainbridge American Legion and The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 60 second-doses scheduled to complete & they are also anticipating over 1,000 Pfizer doses to arrive this week, which can be used for ages 12 and up. A clinic is being held Wednesday June 2nd at the Oxford Fire Station from 1:30 to 8:30 pm and at the former Label Shopper Store location in the South Plaza, Norwich from 2 pm to 7 pm, by appointment which can be made at co.chenango.ny.us, or by calling 337-1660.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic this Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Local Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News that the Pfizer Vaccine is the favored Vaccine for children 12 to 18, that will enable them to get back to pre-covid activities like school & sports:
(Dr. Jay 5-25-21)
The Clinic is for youth ages 12 to 18, appointments must be made at 337-4888, the clinic is open to all area youth, and they do not have to be UHS patients.
Delhi Village Police responded on May 8th for a report of a person passed out behind the wheel of a running motor vehicle, Police found 3 people who all appeared to be suffering from an opioid overdose. They were taken to O’Connor Hospital for treatment. Police discovered of a small amount of heroin in the vehicle; resulting in the arrests of 60-year-old Ronald Alston of Portlandville, 69-year-old Charles David Jr. of Delhi & 67-year-old Thaddeus David of Portlandville on drug charges, all 3 were released with appearance tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced expanded summer hours beginning this Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM through Sunday of the Labor Day weekend. Timed admission tickets are available for purchase at baseballhall.org on a first-come, first-served basis; this will allow visitors to reserve a specific date and time to enter the Museum, alleviating congestion in the front lobby and throughout the Museum. Face masks for all staff and guests is required, Until further notice, the Hall of Fame’s Bullpen Theater, Learning Center and Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse remain closed.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-25-21
Governor Cuomo announced that, based on current COVID trajectory, all New York State schools will reopen for full in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year beginning in September. The Governor said that if there is a change in the trajectory of the virus, they will revisit this decision.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee joined with law enforcement to announce the kickoff of the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket” campaign. The enforcement mobilization runs until June 6th, State Police and local law enforcement agencies will use marked and unmarked vehicles, have set up checkpoints, and roving details, & they will ticket unbelted drivers during the campaign.
Rheumatoid arthritis will be the topic of the 2nd installment in UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s new virtual Lunchtime Learning series. The 45 minute program, which will be conducted through Zoom starting at 12:15 PM; more information is available at 337-4183 or by emailing melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
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WCDO News — Thursday 10-3-19
President Trump signed Congressman Anthony Brindisi's
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 to preserve
critical VA housing and travel programs set to expire at the end of September.
Brindisi's legislation makes technical corrections to VA statute and extends
key programs for a 2-year extension of authority to fund financial assistance
for supportive services for very low-income Veteran families in permanent
housing, plus 1 year extensions of the VA's authority to temporarily expand
payments and allowances for travel in connection with Veterans receiving care
from vet centers.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, & Congressmen Paul Tonko
and Antonio Delgado held a press conference today to unveil plans on limousine
safety; 1 day after the NTSB released their findings regarding the October 6th
2018 limousine crash that killed 20 in Schoharie County. The NTSB report recommendations are to
require lap/shoulder belts for each passenger in a seated position on all new
vehicles modified to be used as limousines. The NTSB also said that the
Schoharie crash was not survivable for the limousine driver; limousine Owner
Nauman Hussein is facing 20 counts of 2nd degree manslaughter and criminally
negligent homicide.
Governor Cuomo announced that new state figures show the
number of new HIV diagnoses has dropped to an all-time low since the peak of
the epidemic in the 80's. New York had
2,481 new HIV diagnoses last year, which was a 28% drop from 2014. 32,000 New Yorkers filled at least 1
prescription of pre-exposure prophylaxis last year, up 32% from the year before
The Otsego County Board of Representatives approved a
resolution urging the State Parole board to deny parole for David Dart, who was
convicted of murdering Gillian Gibbons in the lower level for the Oneonta
Municipal Parking Garage in 1989. The
resolution also supports a bill co-sponsored by state Senator Jim Seward, to
allow the parole board to decide to hold hearings every 5 years, instead of
every 2 years for those convicted of the most violent offenses
The 17th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction
weekend will start Friday with a ceremony at halftime of the Sidney Windsor
Football game, followed by a Saturday Dinner at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Hall of
Fame Committee Chairman Greg Davie told WCDO who is being inducted:
(Greg Davie 10-3-19)
Tickets for the Saturday Dinner are still available at
643-5728.
The New York Apple Association predicted that New York Apple
farmers will produce between 31 & 34 million bushels this year. New York is the 2nd largest producer of
apples nationwide, 2nd to Washington State; more information is available at
applesfromny.com.
State Police investigated a tar
Truck Fire on Calder Hill Road in Otego Sunday.
Otego Firefighters put the fire out quickly, the unidentified driver
escaped without injury & no tickets will be issued.
SUNY Oneonta University Police believe that the reported
threat of violence on campus Wednesday afternoon was the result of a
cyber-crime and posed no actual danger.
A New York City crisis hotline contacted SUNY Oneonta to share a chat
message allegedly from a student of the college, that indicated that the caller
intended to shoot people on campus, officials deemed the threat to be credible
and issued a shelter-in-place directive at 5:30 PM, it was dropped at 6:15
after a student reported to Oneonta Police that her phone had been hacked &
she was working with the college’s IT staff to correct it. University Police are investigating the
incident along with Oneonta Police, Otsego County law enforcement officials,
State Police, New York City Police and the FBI.
The Leadership Chenango Kick-off Dinner will be held at the
Northeast Classic Car Museum, at 24 Rexford Street, in Norwich. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig explains
the purpose of the 6 month program:
(Steve Craig 10-3-19)
The Keynote Speaker will be John Mitchell, Former President
& CEO, of I.L. Richer Company; the event begins at 5:00.
UHS Chenango Memorial will receive a $100,000 campaign gift
from the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
The commitment of $100,000 will be paid over 5 years; the capital
campaign will support construction of a new Emergency Room and Walk-In Center,
as well as strategic investments in Diagnostic Imaging and infrastructure to
support the growth of future services.
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 to preserve
critical VA housing and travel programs set to expire at the end of September.
Brindisi's legislation makes technical corrections to VA statute and extends
key programs for a 2-year extension of authority to fund financial assistance
for supportive services for very low-income Veteran families in permanent
housing, plus 1 year extensions of the VA's authority to temporarily expand
payments and allowances for travel in connection with Veterans receiving care
from vet centers.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, & Congressmen Paul Tonko
and Antonio Delgado held a press conference today to unveil plans on limousine
safety; 1 day after the NTSB released their findings regarding the October 6th
2018 limousine crash that killed 20 in Schoharie County. The NTSB report recommendations are to
require lap/shoulder belts for each passenger in a seated position on all new
vehicles modified to be used as limousines. The NTSB also said that the
Schoharie crash was not survivable for the limousine driver; limousine Owner
Nauman Hussein is facing 20 counts of 2nd degree manslaughter and criminally
negligent homicide.
Governor Cuomo announced that new state figures show the
number of new HIV diagnoses has dropped to an all-time low since the peak of
the epidemic in the 80's. New York had
2,481 new HIV diagnoses last year, which was a 28% drop from 2014. 32,000 New Yorkers filled at least 1
prescription of pre-exposure prophylaxis last year, up 32% from the year before
The Otsego County Board of Representatives approved a
resolution urging the State Parole board to deny parole for David Dart, who was
convicted of murdering Gillian Gibbons in the lower level for the Oneonta
Municipal Parking Garage in 1989. The
resolution also supports a bill co-sponsored by state Senator Jim Seward, to
allow the parole board to decide to hold hearings every 5 years, instead of
every 2 years for those convicted of the most violent offenses
The 17th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction
weekend will start Friday with a ceremony at halftime of the Sidney Windsor
Football game, followed by a Saturday Dinner at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Hall of
Fame Committee Chairman Greg Davie told WCDO who is being inducted:
(Greg Davie 10-3-19)
Tickets for the Saturday Dinner are still available at
643-5728.
The New York Apple Association predicted that New York Apple
farmers will produce between 31 & 34 million bushels this year. New York is the 2nd largest producer of
apples nationwide, 2nd to Washington State; more information is available at
applesfromny.com.
State Police investigated a tar
Truck Fire on Calder Hill Road in Otego Sunday.
Otego Firefighters put the fire out quickly, the unidentified driver
escaped without injury & no tickets will be issued.
SUNY Oneonta University Police believe that the reported
threat of violence on campus Wednesday afternoon was the result of a
cyber-crime and posed no actual danger.
A New York City crisis hotline contacted SUNY Oneonta to share a chat
message allegedly from a student of the college, that indicated that the caller
intended to shoot people on campus, officials deemed the threat to be credible
and issued a shelter-in-place directive at 5:30 PM, it was dropped at 6:15
after a student reported to Oneonta Police that her phone had been hacked &
she was working with the college’s IT staff to correct it. University Police are investigating the
incident along with Oneonta Police, Otsego County law enforcement officials,
State Police, New York City Police and the FBI.
The Leadership Chenango Kick-off Dinner will be held at the
Northeast Classic Car Museum, at 24 Rexford Street, in Norwich. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig explains
the purpose of the 6 month program:
(Steve Craig 10-3-19)
The Keynote Speaker will be John Mitchell, Former President
& CEO, of I.L. Richer Company; the event begins at 5:00.
UHS Chenango Memorial will receive a $100,000 campaign gift
from the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
The commitment of $100,000 will be paid over 5 years; the capital
campaign will support construction of a new Emergency Room and Walk-In Center,
as well as strategic investments in Diagnostic Imaging and infrastructure to
support the growth of future services.
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WCDO News — Thursday 12-27-18
Vestal Police cancelled the missing vulnerable adult alert for 87 year old Charles McGlynn of Vestal late last night. Police said that McGlynn was found safe, & further details have not yet been released.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office has an active Arrest Warrant for 42 year old Jason Barrows, who is known to frequent the Oxford and McDonough areas. Barrows has an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree Burglary, anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 334-2000 extension 1.
State DOT announced the opening of 2 lanes of traffic on the newly constructed section of Interstate 81 northbound and State Route 17 westbound between I-81 Exit 3 & Chenango Street in the city of Binghamton. This marks the end of the temporary, two-lanes-in-each-direction traffic pattern on I-81 southbound/Route 17 eastbound. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2020. Work in 2019 will include the construction of Front Street northbound lanes and a multi-use path.
The State DEC reported that hunters reported taking 14% more deer in the Northern Zone and 11% more in the Southern Zone, than they did last year. Preliminary figures show hunters killed nearly 109,000 deer this fall statewide, compared to just under 98,000 last year and 86,000 in 2016. Bear hunters reported taking 1,066 bears, the 2nd straight decrease since 2016.
The State Labor department released the report of local unemployment rates for November. The state rate was 3.9%, Locally, Chenango County had 3.5%, Delaware County had 3.7% & Otsego County had 3.4% unemployment in November.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32 year old Terence Ito of Walton for Criminal Contempt; he is accused of violating an order of protection that had been put in place by the Delaware County Family Court. He was arraigned in the Delhi Town Court where he was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear at a later date in the Franklin Town Court.
State Senator Jim Seward will be sworn into office on January 1st at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. Seward will be sworn into office for his 17th senate term. Otsego County Judge John Lambert and Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin will also be sworn in for new terms. Otsego County Board of Representatives Chairman David Bliss will serve as master of ceremonies. Otsego County Judge Brian Burns will administer the oath of office.
Delaware Valley Humane Society will see some added revenue next month, following a pledge by a Sidney business, Erin Insinga of the Humane Society explains:
(Erin Johnson 12-28-18)
Additional information about the fundraiser, pet adoptions or items that can be donated to the shelter can be obtained by calling 563-7780.
The 2018 Greater Binghamton Project Homecoming Job & Career fair will be held today at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City. Representatives from 65 area employers will be on hand, the fair will run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, it is sponsored by the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office has an active Arrest Warrant for 42 year old Jason Barrows, who is known to frequent the Oxford and McDonough areas. Barrows has an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree Burglary, anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 334-2000 extension 1.
State DOT announced the opening of 2 lanes of traffic on the newly constructed section of Interstate 81 northbound and State Route 17 westbound between I-81 Exit 3 & Chenango Street in the city of Binghamton. This marks the end of the temporary, two-lanes-in-each-direction traffic pattern on I-81 southbound/Route 17 eastbound. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2020. Work in 2019 will include the construction of Front Street northbound lanes and a multi-use path.
The State DEC reported that hunters reported taking 14% more deer in the Northern Zone and 11% more in the Southern Zone, than they did last year. Preliminary figures show hunters killed nearly 109,000 deer this fall statewide, compared to just under 98,000 last year and 86,000 in 2016. Bear hunters reported taking 1,066 bears, the 2nd straight decrease since 2016.
The State Labor department released the report of local unemployment rates for November. The state rate was 3.9%, Locally, Chenango County had 3.5%, Delaware County had 3.7% & Otsego County had 3.4% unemployment in November.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32 year old Terence Ito of Walton for Criminal Contempt; he is accused of violating an order of protection that had been put in place by the Delaware County Family Court. He was arraigned in the Delhi Town Court where he was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear at a later date in the Franklin Town Court.
State Senator Jim Seward will be sworn into office on January 1st at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. Seward will be sworn into office for his 17th senate term. Otsego County Judge John Lambert and Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin will also be sworn in for new terms. Otsego County Board of Representatives Chairman David Bliss will serve as master of ceremonies. Otsego County Judge Brian Burns will administer the oath of office.
Delaware Valley Humane Society will see some added revenue next month, following a pledge by a Sidney business, Erin Insinga of the Humane Society explains:
(Erin Johnson 12-28-18)
Additional information about the fundraiser, pet adoptions or items that can be donated to the shelter can be obtained by calling 563-7780.
The 2018 Greater Binghamton Project Homecoming Job & Career fair will be held today at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City. Representatives from 65 area employers will be on hand, the fair will run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, it is sponsored by the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-14-18
Former Bassett Hospital Nurse Anderson Lee has been indicted on 6 counts of unlawful surveillance, for allegedly placing a camera in a staff only area of Bassett , Lee was released after posting bail & will face arraignment on the grand jury charges shortly.
State police arrested Charles Walsh of Sidney on charges of assault, criminal nuisance & unlawful possession of a firearm, & criminal possession of marijuana following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the village of Sidney. Walsh is accused of striking a person & burning a telephone cord to prevent that victim from calling police. Walsh was arraigned & remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 57 year old David Bailey of Sidney on charges of sexual abuse, & endangering the welfare of a child. Bailey is accused of inappropriately touching a child, and sending inappropriate messages to the same child on social media, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
17 year old Michael Stimpson of Laurens was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on 4 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. Stimpson is accused of inappropriately touching a child under the age of 11; he faces arraignment on the charges shortly.
The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this evening, organizer Dave Welch explains:
(Dave Welch 6-14-18)
Welch said that this year will be the 67th Unadilla Flag Day Parade.
The 129th Afton Fair will be held next month at the fairgrounds, organizer Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 6-14-18)
This Year's Afton Fair will run from July 6th through the 8th.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has a 51-44% favorability rating among likely general election voters, according to the latest Sienna Poll. Cuomo leads Republican Marcus Molinaro by a 56-37%, Among Democrats, Cuomo leads Cynthia Nixon 61-26%. Nixon leads Molinaro by a 46-35% margin.
NYSEG is reporting several outages following last night's storm. over 1400 were without power in the town of Guilford, about 330 in the town of New Berlin, & about 345 in the town of Butternuts & Unadilla. Crews are working to restore the power as quickly as possible.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards today at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The state Department of Health paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. About $70.6 million of the premiums were paid to MCOs that were related through some form of ownership to the 3rd-party insurer. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Improve monitoring efforts to prevent and recover the premiums; Implement controls to remove those recipients with 3rd-party health insurance; & Review the managed care premiums, and recover unnecessary payments. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Jason Lupo of Delhi for 3rd degree Assault, following a domestic dispute. Lupo was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and released to reappear at a later date.
State police arrested Charles Walsh of Sidney on charges of assault, criminal nuisance & unlawful possession of a firearm, & criminal possession of marijuana following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the village of Sidney. Walsh is accused of striking a person & burning a telephone cord to prevent that victim from calling police. Walsh was arraigned & remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 57 year old David Bailey of Sidney on charges of sexual abuse, & endangering the welfare of a child. Bailey is accused of inappropriately touching a child, and sending inappropriate messages to the same child on social media, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
17 year old Michael Stimpson of Laurens was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on 4 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. Stimpson is accused of inappropriately touching a child under the age of 11; he faces arraignment on the charges shortly.
The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this evening, organizer Dave Welch explains:
(Dave Welch 6-14-18)
Welch said that this year will be the 67th Unadilla Flag Day Parade.
The 129th Afton Fair will be held next month at the fairgrounds, organizer Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 6-14-18)
This Year's Afton Fair will run from July 6th through the 8th.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has a 51-44% favorability rating among likely general election voters, according to the latest Sienna Poll. Cuomo leads Republican Marcus Molinaro by a 56-37%, Among Democrats, Cuomo leads Cynthia Nixon 61-26%. Nixon leads Molinaro by a 46-35% margin.
NYSEG is reporting several outages following last night's storm. over 1400 were without power in the town of Guilford, about 330 in the town of New Berlin, & about 345 in the town of Butternuts & Unadilla. Crews are working to restore the power as quickly as possible.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards today at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The state Department of Health paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. About $70.6 million of the premiums were paid to MCOs that were related through some form of ownership to the 3rd-party insurer. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Improve monitoring efforts to prevent and recover the premiums; Implement controls to remove those recipients with 3rd-party health insurance; & Review the managed care premiums, and recover unnecessary payments. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Jason Lupo of Delhi for 3rd degree Assault, following a domestic dispute. Lupo was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and released to reappear at a later date.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-8-17
State Police arrested 37-year-old Charlotte Heath of Guilford for Menacing & Harassment. Troopers responded to a report of a dispute on Phillips Odell Road, in the Town of Guilford, where Heath allegedly threatened her husband while trying to strike him with an unspecified item. She was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued; Heath faces court action on November 14th.
State Police, State Liquor Authority and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinker Identification Enforcement check Friday. They targeted 29 Broome County area convenience stores that sold alcoholic beverages, only 1 sold alcohol to an underage operative, at Kelly's Gulf on State route 26 in the Town of Maine. 21-year-old store clerk Zonia Altamirano of Apalachin was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor; She was given an appearance ticket for Town of Maine Court on November 28th.
The Hartwick College Nursing Department invites the public to an informational meeting about its 18-month Accelerated Nursing Program. The event is Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Johnstone Science Center, on the Hartwick College campus. More information on the event or the Accelerated Nursing Program is available at 431-4790 or 431-4324.
Plans have moved along nicely & the Hotel accommodations at Tioga Downs recently opened, as part of their overall expansion. Spokesman Jim Weed Explains:
(Jim Weed 11-8-17)
Tioga Downs was one of only a few upstate venues allowed to expand with a casino after state laws allowed for more casino gambling in upstate counties.
NY State of Health enrollments are underway for those looking to purchase Health Insurance for 2018. The Chenango Health Network is assisting residents in area counties by meeting with a Navigator face to face, according to spokesperson Chris McAvoy-Paul:
(Chris McAvoy-Paul 11-8-17)
Assistance will be offered by the Chenango Health Network, through the end of the New York State Enrollment period, which ends January 31st 2018.
The elections results are in for many of the key races in the Tri-County Area: Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford is re-elected, for the 2 Sidney Council seats, the winners are Pete Cordes & Frank Selleck. Walton Supervisor Charles Gregory is re-elected, the Franklin Town Council winners were David Grant & Garret Sitts, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig is re-elected, Oneonta Town Supervisor Robert Wood is re-elected, Oneonta town council Winners were Patricia Jacob & Randy Mowers, Butternuts town board Winners were Paul Irwin & Scot Lueck, for the Norwich City Council 4th Ward: Linda Kays Biviano wins, Norwich Town Council seats go to Stanley Foulds & Debra Cubbedge, the Otselic Supervisor is Marjorie Davis & Oxford Supervisor, incumbent Lawrence Wilcox wins. The proposition for all state voters: the Constitutional Convention was defeated, Cutting Public Pensions for convicted officials was approved, and allowing expansion of roads & bike paths in the Catskills & Adirondacks is too close to call. Candidates who won their races for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives include Ed Frazier, Michele Farwell, Kathleen Clark, Andrew Stammel, Margaret Kennedy, Peter Oberacker, David Bliss, Andrew Marietta, Keith McCarty, Adrienne Martini, Danny Lapin & Lizabeth Shannon.
Governor Cuomo announced that applications for home heating assistance would be accepted beginning Monday, November 13 throughout New York State. The Home Energy Assistance Program is making $327 million in federal funding available to eligible older New Yorkers and low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to help cover heating costs. Households that are eligible can receive assistance of up to $726, depending on income, household size, and how the home is heated. Applications are accepted at local departments of social services, anyone living outside of New York City can apply for a regular Home Energy Assistance benefit online at myBenefits.ny.gov. Last year, nearly 1.5 million households received assistance through HEAP.
Bassett Healthcare Network is currently holding their annual "Coats for Kids" event; new or gently used children's coats can be dropped off at Bassett Healthcare Network locations or at any First Choice Cleaners before November 20th. Coats will be cleaned by First Choice Cleaners and the Distribution of the items will be November 25th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Bassett Healthcare at 125 Main Street, Oneonta & November 27 to December 1st from 10 AM to 4:00 PM at the Cooperstown Food Pantry, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. More information is available at 547-3914
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 17 year old Dylan Osonitch of Queens for unlicensed operator, operating with an expired registration sticker displayed, failure to keep right, and driving while ability impaired by drugs, following a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester. Osonitch was later released on tickets returnable to Colchester Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced completion of a $2.3 million project to renew 9.2 lane miles of concrete pavement repair along Interstate 88 between the I-88/Interstate 81 interchange and exit 3 in the towns of Dickinson and Fenton. Interstate-88 serves about 25,600 vehicles use this stretch of highway every day.
State Police, State Liquor Authority and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinker Identification Enforcement check Friday. They targeted 29 Broome County area convenience stores that sold alcoholic beverages, only 1 sold alcohol to an underage operative, at Kelly's Gulf on State route 26 in the Town of Maine. 21-year-old store clerk Zonia Altamirano of Apalachin was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor; She was given an appearance ticket for Town of Maine Court on November 28th.
The Hartwick College Nursing Department invites the public to an informational meeting about its 18-month Accelerated Nursing Program. The event is Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Johnstone Science Center, on the Hartwick College campus. More information on the event or the Accelerated Nursing Program is available at 431-4790 or 431-4324.
Plans have moved along nicely & the Hotel accommodations at Tioga Downs recently opened, as part of their overall expansion. Spokesman Jim Weed Explains:
(Jim Weed 11-8-17)
Tioga Downs was one of only a few upstate venues allowed to expand with a casino after state laws allowed for more casino gambling in upstate counties.
NY State of Health enrollments are underway for those looking to purchase Health Insurance for 2018. The Chenango Health Network is assisting residents in area counties by meeting with a Navigator face to face, according to spokesperson Chris McAvoy-Paul:
(Chris McAvoy-Paul 11-8-17)
Assistance will be offered by the Chenango Health Network, through the end of the New York State Enrollment period, which ends January 31st 2018.
The elections results are in for many of the key races in the Tri-County Area: Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford is re-elected, for the 2 Sidney Council seats, the winners are Pete Cordes & Frank Selleck. Walton Supervisor Charles Gregory is re-elected, the Franklin Town Council winners were David Grant & Garret Sitts, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig is re-elected, Oneonta Town Supervisor Robert Wood is re-elected, Oneonta town council Winners were Patricia Jacob & Randy Mowers, Butternuts town board Winners were Paul Irwin & Scot Lueck, for the Norwich City Council 4th Ward: Linda Kays Biviano wins, Norwich Town Council seats go to Stanley Foulds & Debra Cubbedge, the Otselic Supervisor is Marjorie Davis & Oxford Supervisor, incumbent Lawrence Wilcox wins. The proposition for all state voters: the Constitutional Convention was defeated, Cutting Public Pensions for convicted officials was approved, and allowing expansion of roads & bike paths in the Catskills & Adirondacks is too close to call. Candidates who won their races for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives include Ed Frazier, Michele Farwell, Kathleen Clark, Andrew Stammel, Margaret Kennedy, Peter Oberacker, David Bliss, Andrew Marietta, Keith McCarty, Adrienne Martini, Danny Lapin & Lizabeth Shannon.
Governor Cuomo announced that applications for home heating assistance would be accepted beginning Monday, November 13 throughout New York State. The Home Energy Assistance Program is making $327 million in federal funding available to eligible older New Yorkers and low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to help cover heating costs. Households that are eligible can receive assistance of up to $726, depending on income, household size, and how the home is heated. Applications are accepted at local departments of social services, anyone living outside of New York City can apply for a regular Home Energy Assistance benefit online at myBenefits.ny.gov. Last year, nearly 1.5 million households received assistance through HEAP.
Bassett Healthcare Network is currently holding their annual "Coats for Kids" event; new or gently used children's coats can be dropped off at Bassett Healthcare Network locations or at any First Choice Cleaners before November 20th. Coats will be cleaned by First Choice Cleaners and the Distribution of the items will be November 25th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Bassett Healthcare at 125 Main Street, Oneonta & November 27 to December 1st from 10 AM to 4:00 PM at the Cooperstown Food Pantry, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. More information is available at 547-3914
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 17 year old Dylan Osonitch of Queens for unlicensed operator, operating with an expired registration sticker displayed, failure to keep right, and driving while ability impaired by drugs, following a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester. Osonitch was later released on tickets returnable to Colchester Town Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced completion of a $2.3 million project to renew 9.2 lane miles of concrete pavement repair along Interstate 88 between the I-88/Interstate 81 interchange and exit 3 in the towns of Dickinson and Fenton. Interstate-88 serves about 25,600 vehicles use this stretch of highway every day.
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