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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 — Monday 7-15-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-15-24
State and local law enforcement issued more than 37,000 tickets over the 4th of July enforcement campaign this year, State and local law enforcement charged 1,227 people for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. State Police arrested 251 people for DWI, 4,248 for speeding, 1,315 for not wearing a seat belt, 360 for distracted driving, and 219 for failing to abide by the Move Over Law.
Chenango County residents are signing up for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what they can not accept at this event:
(David Blackman 7-15-24)
More information about he Household Hazardous Waste Collection day for Chenango Count is available at 607-337-1792.
Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for supplies to assist in the caring of cats & dogs while they was waiting to be adopted into their forever homes, Shelter Director Erin Insinga recently visited WCDO to discuss what they are looking for:
(Erin Insinga 7-15-24)
More information about donations, adoptions, procedures & upcoming fundraiser are available by calling 607-563-7780 or by going to the Facebook page.
U.S. District Judge La Shann DeArcy Hall dismissed an unidentified State Trooper’s claim of retaliation against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, ruling that the retaliatory action Cuomo took against her occurred after her employment contract had already ended. Judge Hall said that whether the threat happened or not, the plaintiff identified as “Trooper 1” had failed to establish discrimination and retaliation claims against Cuomo & both of his former aides, while they were still in office.
The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held tomorrow morning in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-15-24
The Chenango County Health Department reported that a skunk found along County Route 27 in the Town of Oxford was tested on July 10, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. The Health Department did not report of any human or domesticated animal exposure to the skunk, more information is available at (607) 337-1673
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year. The figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.3% for those local governments, which set the cap at the 2% allowable levy increase.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held in Delaware County today, 1 in Walton from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street, another will be held in Roxbury from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Carriage House, on Main Street, to make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
State and local law enforcement issued more than 37,000 tickets over the 4th of July enforcement campaign this year, State and local law enforcement charged 1,227 people for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. State Police arrested 251 people for DWI, 4,248 for speeding, 1,315 for not wearing a seat belt, 360 for distracted driving, and 219 for failing to abide by the Move Over Law.
Chenango County residents are signing up for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what they can not accept at this event:
(David Blackman 7-15-24)
More information about he Household Hazardous Waste Collection day for Chenango Count is available at 607-337-1792.
Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for supplies to assist in the caring of cats & dogs while they was waiting to be adopted into their forever homes, Shelter Director Erin Insinga recently visited WCDO to discuss what they are looking for:
(Erin Insinga 7-15-24)
More information about donations, adoptions, procedures & upcoming fundraiser are available by calling 607-563-7780 or by going to the Facebook page.
U.S. District Judge La Shann DeArcy Hall dismissed an unidentified State Trooper’s claim of retaliation against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, ruling that the retaliatory action Cuomo took against her occurred after her employment contract had already ended. Judge Hall said that whether the threat happened or not, the plaintiff identified as “Trooper 1” had failed to establish discrimination and retaliation claims against Cuomo & both of his former aides, while they were still in office.
The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held tomorrow morning in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-15-24
The Chenango County Health Department reported that a skunk found along County Route 27 in the Town of Oxford was tested on July 10, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. The Health Department did not report of any human or domesticated animal exposure to the skunk, more information is available at (607) 337-1673
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year. The figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.3% for those local governments, which set the cap at the 2% allowable levy increase.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held in Delaware County today, 1 in Walton from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street, another will be held in Roxbury from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Carriage House, on Main Street, to make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-2-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-24
A SINGLE ENGINE PLANE CRASHED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON IN A WOODED AREA NEAR TROUT CREEK IN THE TOWN OF MASONVILLE. IT HAS BEEN LEARNED THAT A FAMILY OF 5 ALL DIED IN THE CRASH. THE FAMILY WAS IN COOPERSTOWN FOR A BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AND WERE RETURNING HOME TO THEIR HOME STATE OF GEORGIA. OVER 20 DIFFERENT EMERGENCY CREWS SEARCHED FOR THE PLANE YESTERDAY BEFORE DEBRIS WAS FINALLY LOCATED IN A HEAVILY WOODED AREA NEAR LAKE CECIL ROAD AND HERRICK HOLLOW ROAD NORTH OF TROUT CREEK. THE DECEASED WERE IDENTIFIED AS 76 YEAR OLD ROGER BEGGS, 43 YEAR OLD LAURA VAN EPPS, 42 YEAR OLD RYAN VAN EPPS AND THEIR TWO SONS, 12 YEAR OLD JAMES VAN EPPS AND 10 YEAR OLD HARRISON VAN EPPS. SEARCH TEAMS USED A HELICOPTER, DRONES AND ATV'S TO LOCATE THE CRASH SCENE. THE FAA AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD, ALONG WITH THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CRASH.
AREA STUDENTS WILL HAVE AGAIN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS IN HEALTHCARE DURING A TWO DAY SUMMER CAMP IN AUGUST. THE PROGRAM IS HOSTED BY UHS CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN NORWICH AND WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS A CHANCE FOR HANDS-ON AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING ACROSS A NUMBER OF HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS. PROGRAM COORDINATOR, BECKY YACANO SAID THE PROGRAM WAS HALTED DURING THE PANDEMIC AND THEY ARE EXCITED FOR IT TO RESUME. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 8TH & 9TH GRADES. THERE IS NO COST, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED. STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND SUBMIT AN ESSAY BY JULY 22ND TO BE CONSIDERED. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT BRIAN DAY BY CALLING 607-337-4151.
THE COLORSCAPE CHENANGO ARTS FESTIVAL IN NORWICH WILL CELEBRATE IT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER. THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE 116 ARTISTS INCLUDING 22 FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS. COLORSCAPE WILL ALSO HAVE THREE STAGES WITH MUSICAL PERFORMERS, STORYTELLERS, JUGGLERS AND MORE. COLORSCAPE CHENANGO WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH THIS YEAR IN EAST AND WEST PARKS IN DOWNTOWN NORWICH.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-24
Chenango County residents can begin signing up today for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what will be accepted this year:
(David Blackman 7-1-24)
Blackman said that they will not accept ammunition, asbestos, Compressed gasses, explosive materials, radioactive waste or batteries, sign ups and more information is available at 607-337-1792.
Fox Hospital's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm, in the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Development Chenango Corporation of Commerce Chenango was recently awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to be specifically used for the Downtown Norwich Small Project Grant Fund. The grants will allow for businesses to invest in the physical appearance of their building, after the construction is complete and after a review, the grant funds will be awarded. More information is available at 607-334-1400.
The Susquehanna SPCA is accepting donations, following several large scale rescues of animals living in deplorable conditions in the region. Those seeking to donate can make a check payable to Susquehanna SPCA at PO Box 267, State Route 28 Cooperstown NY 13326.
A SINGLE ENGINE PLANE CRASHED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON IN A WOODED AREA NEAR TROUT CREEK IN THE TOWN OF MASONVILLE. IT HAS BEEN LEARNED THAT A FAMILY OF 5 ALL DIED IN THE CRASH. THE FAMILY WAS IN COOPERSTOWN FOR A BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AND WERE RETURNING HOME TO THEIR HOME STATE OF GEORGIA. OVER 20 DIFFERENT EMERGENCY CREWS SEARCHED FOR THE PLANE YESTERDAY BEFORE DEBRIS WAS FINALLY LOCATED IN A HEAVILY WOODED AREA NEAR LAKE CECIL ROAD AND HERRICK HOLLOW ROAD NORTH OF TROUT CREEK. THE DECEASED WERE IDENTIFIED AS 76 YEAR OLD ROGER BEGGS, 43 YEAR OLD LAURA VAN EPPS, 42 YEAR OLD RYAN VAN EPPS AND THEIR TWO SONS, 12 YEAR OLD JAMES VAN EPPS AND 10 YEAR OLD HARRISON VAN EPPS. SEARCH TEAMS USED A HELICOPTER, DRONES AND ATV'S TO LOCATE THE CRASH SCENE. THE FAA AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD, ALONG WITH THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CRASH.
AREA STUDENTS WILL HAVE AGAIN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS IN HEALTHCARE DURING A TWO DAY SUMMER CAMP IN AUGUST. THE PROGRAM IS HOSTED BY UHS CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN NORWICH AND WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS A CHANCE FOR HANDS-ON AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING ACROSS A NUMBER OF HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS. PROGRAM COORDINATOR, BECKY YACANO SAID THE PROGRAM WAS HALTED DURING THE PANDEMIC AND THEY ARE EXCITED FOR IT TO RESUME. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 8TH & 9TH GRADES. THERE IS NO COST, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED. STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND SUBMIT AN ESSAY BY JULY 22ND TO BE CONSIDERED. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT BRIAN DAY BY CALLING 607-337-4151.
THE COLORSCAPE CHENANGO ARTS FESTIVAL IN NORWICH WILL CELEBRATE IT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER. THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE 116 ARTISTS INCLUDING 22 FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS. COLORSCAPE WILL ALSO HAVE THREE STAGES WITH MUSICAL PERFORMERS, STORYTELLERS, JUGGLERS AND MORE. COLORSCAPE CHENANGO WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH THIS YEAR IN EAST AND WEST PARKS IN DOWNTOWN NORWICH.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-24
Chenango County residents can begin signing up today for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what will be accepted this year:
(David Blackman 7-1-24)
Blackman said that they will not accept ammunition, asbestos, Compressed gasses, explosive materials, radioactive waste or batteries, sign ups and more information is available at 607-337-1792.
Fox Hospital's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm, in the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The Development Chenango Corporation of Commerce Chenango was recently awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to be specifically used for the Downtown Norwich Small Project Grant Fund. The grants will allow for businesses to invest in the physical appearance of their building, after the construction is complete and after a review, the grant funds will be awarded. More information is available at 607-334-1400.
The Susquehanna SPCA is accepting donations, following several large scale rescues of animals living in deplorable conditions in the region. Those seeking to donate can make a check payable to Susquehanna SPCA at PO Box 267, State Route 28 Cooperstown NY 13326.