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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-10-19
State Police have released additional information about the
fatal snowmobile accident on Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton Friday
Evening. 46-year-old Jeffrey Benson of
Walton succumbed to hypothermia/cardiac arrest after he and his sled went through
ice. Benson and a friend were riding on
snowmobiles across a pond when the friend observed Benson and his snowmobile
break through the ice and went back to assist Benson unsuccessfully. The unidentified friend rode to the nearest
residence to call 911. Benson was
located up to his neck in water and was pulled out of the pond the Walton Fire
Department and EMS, Benson was deceased.
No foul play was observed.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Monday
Morning to a 1 car property damage auto accident in the McDonald’s parking lot
in Delhi. 19 year-old Andrew Lyon of
East Meredith collided with a protective pylon located near the restaurant’s
drive-thru, he was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a Blood Alcohol Content
more than 3 times the legal limit. Lyon
was also issued numerous tickets for other infractions; he was arraigned in the
Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility
on lieu of $1,000 Cash Bail pending action in Town of Delhi Court at a later
date.
32 year old Nicolas Meridy of Oneonta will be held on
$50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, after arraignment Monday in Otsego County
Court on 4 felony counts, for his role in the October killing of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson of Worcester. Meridy
was previously being held without bail prior to the arraignment on Grand Jury
charges, he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, plus
attempted robbery & arson, along with Dylan Robinson & Alexander
Borgreen of Oneonta.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old
Matthew Baxter of Harpursville Saturday following a domestic dispute in the
Town of Colesville. Baxter allegedly
broke a chair over his mother's back while being under the influence of
narcotics, the victim sustained a serious physical injury and Baxter was
charged with 1st degree Assault, and was sent to the Broome County Correctional
Facility for processing.
The Unatego Central school District will hold their annual
Senior Citizens day tomorrow morning, with a variety of events scheduled,
according to Student Council Advisor Jeanne Butler:
(Jeanne Butler 12-10-19)
The event will begin at 8:30 Wednesday morning; The Unatego District
has hosted this event for about 10 years.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services'
Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism
exercises throughout the state for the 2nd consecutive year. During these
exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess
the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity; so far
the Department of Homeland Security has conducted more than 3,500 exercises.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Hatton
of Oxford on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for the felony
of Grand Larceny. Hatton was located
inside of a garage in Smithville at the residence and refused to come outside,
he was located hiding in a crawl space in the roof of the building & was
taken into custody, & was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was
remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
Chenango County Sheriff’s
Department arrested 22 year old Andrew Palmer of Norwich on a warrant issued by
the Chenango County Court for violating his terms of Probation for a prior
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; Palmer was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among
New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018
compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. Over 1,900 people died from
opioid overdoses last year. The progress
is the direct result of recommendations from the New York State Heroin and
Opioid Task Force, which Governor Cuomo convened in 2016 & reconvened
earlier this year. The full report is
available at health.ny.gov.
The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre
Tonight & Tomorrow night. Tickets
can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, at The Arena Box Office or
through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
Business After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bombers Burrito Bar
221 Main Street in Oneonta. The event
allows for chamber members to network with other area business owners.
Plans are underway to have the State Police in charge of
State Park Police, due to the soaring attendance at state parks. Governor Cuomo stated that the change will
make it easier to deploy state resources to parks visited by 74 million people
a year; executive staff members will oversee the transition over the next 6
months.
Governor Cuomo announced $45 million has been awarded to 57
counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications. The funding
enables local governments to expand emergency response capabilities and enhance
overall public safety operations.
Locally, Delaware County gets
$460,776, Chenango County $544,575 & Otsego County gets $679,156.
fatal snowmobile accident on Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton Friday
Evening. 46-year-old Jeffrey Benson of
Walton succumbed to hypothermia/cardiac arrest after he and his sled went through
ice. Benson and a friend were riding on
snowmobiles across a pond when the friend observed Benson and his snowmobile
break through the ice and went back to assist Benson unsuccessfully. The unidentified friend rode to the nearest
residence to call 911. Benson was
located up to his neck in water and was pulled out of the pond the Walton Fire
Department and EMS, Benson was deceased.
No foul play was observed.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Monday
Morning to a 1 car property damage auto accident in the McDonald’s parking lot
in Delhi. 19 year-old Andrew Lyon of
East Meredith collided with a protective pylon located near the restaurant’s
drive-thru, he was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a Blood Alcohol Content
more than 3 times the legal limit. Lyon
was also issued numerous tickets for other infractions; he was arraigned in the
Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility
on lieu of $1,000 Cash Bail pending action in Town of Delhi Court at a later
date.
32 year old Nicolas Meridy of Oneonta will be held on
$50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, after arraignment Monday in Otsego County
Court on 4 felony counts, for his role in the October killing of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson of Worcester. Meridy
was previously being held without bail prior to the arraignment on Grand Jury
charges, he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, plus
attempted robbery & arson, along with Dylan Robinson & Alexander
Borgreen of Oneonta.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old
Matthew Baxter of Harpursville Saturday following a domestic dispute in the
Town of Colesville. Baxter allegedly
broke a chair over his mother's back while being under the influence of
narcotics, the victim sustained a serious physical injury and Baxter was
charged with 1st degree Assault, and was sent to the Broome County Correctional
Facility for processing.
The Unatego Central school District will hold their annual
Senior Citizens day tomorrow morning, with a variety of events scheduled,
according to Student Council Advisor Jeanne Butler:
(Jeanne Butler 12-10-19)
The event will begin at 8:30 Wednesday morning; The Unatego District
has hosted this event for about 10 years.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services'
Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism
exercises throughout the state for the 2nd consecutive year. During these
exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess
the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity; so far
the Department of Homeland Security has conducted more than 3,500 exercises.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Hatton
of Oxford on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for the felony
of Grand Larceny. Hatton was located
inside of a garage in Smithville at the residence and refused to come outside,
he was located hiding in a crawl space in the roof of the building & was
taken into custody, & was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was
remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
Chenango County Sheriff’s
Department arrested 22 year old Andrew Palmer of Norwich on a warrant issued by
the Chenango County Court for violating his terms of Probation for a prior
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; Palmer was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among
New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018
compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. Over 1,900 people died from
opioid overdoses last year. The progress
is the direct result of recommendations from the New York State Heroin and
Opioid Task Force, which Governor Cuomo convened in 2016 & reconvened
earlier this year. The full report is
available at health.ny.gov.
The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre
Tonight & Tomorrow night. Tickets
can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, at The Arena Box Office or
through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
Business After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bombers Burrito Bar
221 Main Street in Oneonta. The event
allows for chamber members to network with other area business owners.
Plans are underway to have the State Police in charge of
State Park Police, due to the soaring attendance at state parks. Governor Cuomo stated that the change will
make it easier to deploy state resources to parks visited by 74 million people
a year; executive staff members will oversee the transition over the next 6
months.
Governor Cuomo announced $45 million has been awarded to 57
counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications. The funding
enables local governments to expand emergency response capabilities and enhance
overall public safety operations.
Locally, Delaware County gets
$460,776, Chenango County $544,575 & Otsego County gets $679,156.
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-20-19
An Otsego County Grand Jury has indicted Dylan Robinson,
Alexander Borgreen, Anais Soto and Nicolas Meridy for the murder of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson inside his Worcester home in October. The 4 have been charged with 2nd degree
Murder, Burglary and Attempted Robbery for breaking into the Robinson house in
Worcester to allegedly steal marijuana and cash & Dylan Robinson allegedly
shot his father in the chest and the head, Robinson, Meridy and Borgreen are
also accused of setting the house on fire, all four will be arraigned on the
Grand Jury counts shortly.
Governor Cuomo announced that $56.5 million in state funding
has been awarded to 15 projects that will provide housing for homeless
individuals and families. The projects will create nearly 600 units of
permanent supportive housing and 40 emergency shelter beds for veterans,
survivors of domestic violence and individuals with mental illness. Organizations receiving Homeless Housing and
Assistance Program funding include Opportunities for Broome, with a $7.5
million project that will create 27 units and 80 beds of supportive housing for
homeless families and individuals. Four existing, dilapidated structures in
downtown Binghamton will be rehabilitated for supportive housing.
Governor Cuomo announced a statewide holiday drive to
benefit families in need across New York. Donations of new unwrapped toys,
coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based
organizations during the holiday giving season.
The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations which will
be collecting donations from Monday, November 25 through Friday, December 13;
area locations include the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street
& the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street Oneonta.
Broadway in Binghamton will bring "Rudolph the Red
Nosed Reindeer" to the Forum in Binghamton next month, Tina Niles of NAC
Entertainment explains;
(Tina Niles 11-20-19)
More information about this & other shows can be found
at Broadway in Binghamton.com.
A 2nd New York State resident has died as a result of
vaping. The State Department of Health
reported a Manhattan man in his 30s died from causes related to vaping. The man
is said to have had a history if using vape and e-cigarette products, the
investigation is ongoing.
The Broome County Sheriff’s
Office is looking for Kristopher Shimer on multiple outstanding warrants. Shimer is described as a White Male, 5’9”,
160 pounds with brown eyes & brown hair, anyone with information is asked
to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com at the
Sheriff’s Tipline.
Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Zachary Kaplan following
a report that he was violating an order of protection. Kaplan was taken to the Police Station, where
he struggled with officers, he was charged with escape, 2nd degree assault,
resisting arrest obstruction of government administration, criminal contempt,
harassment, criminal mischief, obstruction of breathing and endangering the
welfare of a child.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit
against the electronic cigarette company JUUL Labs for deceptive and misleading
marketing of its e-cigarettes, which contributed to the ongoing youth vaping
epidemic in New York State. The lawsuit alleges that JUUL engaged in deceptive
business practices when marketing and advertising its products, and illegally
sold its products to minors through its website and in third-party retail stores
throughout the state, causing large numbers of New York youth to become
addicted to nicotine. The suit also alleges that JUUL's advertising campaign
misled consumers by misrepresenting its products as a safer alternative to
traditional cigarettes.
The State Labor Department announced that unemployment was
at 4% for October state wide. Locally,
Chenango County had 3.7%, Delaware County 4% and Otsego County 3.7% in October.
Alexander Borgreen, Anais Soto and Nicolas Meridy for the murder of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson inside his Worcester home in October. The 4 have been charged with 2nd degree
Murder, Burglary and Attempted Robbery for breaking into the Robinson house in
Worcester to allegedly steal marijuana and cash & Dylan Robinson allegedly
shot his father in the chest and the head, Robinson, Meridy and Borgreen are
also accused of setting the house on fire, all four will be arraigned on the
Grand Jury counts shortly.
Governor Cuomo announced that $56.5 million in state funding
has been awarded to 15 projects that will provide housing for homeless
individuals and families. The projects will create nearly 600 units of
permanent supportive housing and 40 emergency shelter beds for veterans,
survivors of domestic violence and individuals with mental illness. Organizations receiving Homeless Housing and
Assistance Program funding include Opportunities for Broome, with a $7.5
million project that will create 27 units and 80 beds of supportive housing for
homeless families and individuals. Four existing, dilapidated structures in
downtown Binghamton will be rehabilitated for supportive housing.
Governor Cuomo announced a statewide holiday drive to
benefit families in need across New York. Donations of new unwrapped toys,
coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based
organizations during the holiday giving season.
The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations which will
be collecting donations from Monday, November 25 through Friday, December 13;
area locations include the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street
& the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street Oneonta.
Broadway in Binghamton will bring "Rudolph the Red
Nosed Reindeer" to the Forum in Binghamton next month, Tina Niles of NAC
Entertainment explains;
(Tina Niles 11-20-19)
More information about this & other shows can be found
at Broadway in Binghamton.com.
A 2nd New York State resident has died as a result of
vaping. The State Department of Health
reported a Manhattan man in his 30s died from causes related to vaping. The man
is said to have had a history if using vape and e-cigarette products, the
investigation is ongoing.
The Broome County Sheriff’s
Office is looking for Kristopher Shimer on multiple outstanding warrants. Shimer is described as a White Male, 5’9”,
160 pounds with brown eyes & brown hair, anyone with information is asked
to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com at the
Sheriff’s Tipline.
Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Zachary Kaplan following
a report that he was violating an order of protection. Kaplan was taken to the Police Station, where
he struggled with officers, he was charged with escape, 2nd degree assault,
resisting arrest obstruction of government administration, criminal contempt,
harassment, criminal mischief, obstruction of breathing and endangering the
welfare of a child.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit
against the electronic cigarette company JUUL Labs for deceptive and misleading
marketing of its e-cigarettes, which contributed to the ongoing youth vaping
epidemic in New York State. The lawsuit alleges that JUUL engaged in deceptive
business practices when marketing and advertising its products, and illegally
sold its products to minors through its website and in third-party retail stores
throughout the state, causing large numbers of New York youth to become
addicted to nicotine. The suit also alleges that JUUL's advertising campaign
misled consumers by misrepresenting its products as a safer alternative to
traditional cigarettes.
The State Labor Department announced that unemployment was
at 4% for October state wide. Locally,
Chenango County had 3.7%, Delaware County 4% and Otsego County 3.7% in October.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-5-19
Today is Election Day, with voters in the Tri-County Area
heading to the polls for a variety of local races. Voters in all 3 local
counties will vote for 3 justices to serve on the State Supreme Court in the
6th district. In Oneonta, several Common
Council seats are up for grabs; Otsego County has 3 contested races for seats
on the Board of Representatives. In
Chenango County there are several Town Supervisors races to be decided, in
Norwich, 4 people are running for Mayor plus there are races for 2 seats for
Alderman Positions. In the Town of Sidney, there is a race for Town Clerk
between incumbent Lisa French & Republican Sheila Paul. Voters will go to the polls until 9:00
tonight
The Deposit Fire Department responded to the report of a
Man working on a stationary trailer under a bridge in a work zone, getting
struck by a tractor trailer on State route 17 Monday. The worker fell to the ground & sustained
only minor injuries, This accident is in the bridge construction zone near mile
marker 268 on Route 17 East in the Town of Sanford (just prior to Exit 82).
State DOT officials remind motorists to slow down in work zones, so far, no
tickets have been announced.
33 Otsego County Inmates had to be transferred to other
county jails, after last Thursday’s storm led to leaking at the Otsego County
Jail in Cooperstown. The Corrections
Department transferred inmates to the Delaware & Albany County jails until
the building repairs are made. Some
renovations to the 30 year old facility were underway this summer, with more
anticipated.
A.O. Fox Hospital is partnering with Oneonta Job Corps
Academy to host the 3rd annual blood donor dash in support of the American Red
Cross on Wednesday & Friday, AO Fox Hospital Spokesperson Gabby Argo
explains:
(Gabby Argo 11-5-19)
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy will host the first blood
drive on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in their gymnasium; Fox Hospital
will follow on Friday, also from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center. Blood Donors can register to give at either
location at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Following a recent
inspection, State DOT engineers are recommending immediate repairs with a
temporary closure and 5-ton weight restriction on the large culvert carrying
State Route 80 over Hayden Creek in the Town of Springfield in Otsego
County. A new traffic pattern consists
of a 1-lane, 2-way operation controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Traffic
information is available at 511NY.org.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans
Resource Fair Today at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and
services. More than a dozen
organizations will be in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the
Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, More
information is available at Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at
242-0200.
The Unatego Central school District Board of Education
has approved of the proposal from the Oneonta Christian Academy to purchase the
former Otego Elementary School.
Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards comments:
(Dave Richards 11-5-19)
Dr. Richards said that the purchase price was $100,000
for the building, which was built back in the 1930's.
heading to the polls for a variety of local races. Voters in all 3 local
counties will vote for 3 justices to serve on the State Supreme Court in the
6th district. In Oneonta, several Common
Council seats are up for grabs; Otsego County has 3 contested races for seats
on the Board of Representatives. In
Chenango County there are several Town Supervisors races to be decided, in
Norwich, 4 people are running for Mayor plus there are races for 2 seats for
Alderman Positions. In the Town of Sidney, there is a race for Town Clerk
between incumbent Lisa French & Republican Sheila Paul. Voters will go to the polls until 9:00
tonight
The Deposit Fire Department responded to the report of a
Man working on a stationary trailer under a bridge in a work zone, getting
struck by a tractor trailer on State route 17 Monday. The worker fell to the ground & sustained
only minor injuries, This accident is in the bridge construction zone near mile
marker 268 on Route 17 East in the Town of Sanford (just prior to Exit 82).
State DOT officials remind motorists to slow down in work zones, so far, no
tickets have been announced.
33 Otsego County Inmates had to be transferred to other
county jails, after last Thursday’s storm led to leaking at the Otsego County
Jail in Cooperstown. The Corrections
Department transferred inmates to the Delaware & Albany County jails until
the building repairs are made. Some
renovations to the 30 year old facility were underway this summer, with more
anticipated.
A.O. Fox Hospital is partnering with Oneonta Job Corps
Academy to host the 3rd annual blood donor dash in support of the American Red
Cross on Wednesday & Friday, AO Fox Hospital Spokesperson Gabby Argo
explains:
(Gabby Argo 11-5-19)
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy will host the first blood
drive on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in their gymnasium; Fox Hospital
will follow on Friday, also from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center. Blood Donors can register to give at either
location at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Following a recent
inspection, State DOT engineers are recommending immediate repairs with a
temporary closure and 5-ton weight restriction on the large culvert carrying
State Route 80 over Hayden Creek in the Town of Springfield in Otsego
County. A new traffic pattern consists
of a 1-lane, 2-way operation controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Traffic
information is available at 511NY.org.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans
Resource Fair Today at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and
services. More than a dozen
organizations will be in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the
Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, More
information is available at Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at
242-0200.
The Unatego Central school District Board of Education
has approved of the proposal from the Oneonta Christian Academy to purchase the
former Otego Elementary School.
Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards comments:
(Dave Richards 11-5-19)
Dr. Richards said that the purchase price was $100,000
for the building, which was built back in the 1930's.
WCDO News — Sunday 10-20-19
Operation Merry Christmas is getting ready for another busy
holiday season, helping to get presents to underprivileged families for
Christmas Day. Spokesperson Dorene
Ireland explains:
(Dorene Ireland 10-18-19)
Ireland said that the giveaway day will be Saturday December
14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus in Sidney.
Today is the last day to register for the Delaware County
Clean Sweep event. Registration is
required, either by phone at 865-6474, by email cleansweepdelaware@gmail.com or
online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com.
The Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held on October 25th for
businesses & farms and on October 26th for households.
New York State of Health announced that Open Enrollment for
coverage in a 2020 Qualified Health Plan starts November 1st, & will
continue through January 31st.
Additional information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery contends
that the questionable business practices of Mavis Discount Tire in Saratoga
Springs auto shop had no role in an October 6th 2018 limousine crash that
killed 20 people in Schoharie. Mallery
said that the attorneys for the limousine company's operator, Nauman Hussain,
had wrongly cast blame on Mavis, where workers had allegedly Billed Hussain for
brake work on the 2001 Ford Excursion that was not performed, several months
before the deadly accident. Hussain has
been charged with 20 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide
by a Schoharie County Grand Jury
The 4 candidates for the Norwich
City Mayor's Office will meet for a public debate Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the
Norwich YMCA at 6:00 PM. The candidates
are incumbent Christine Carnrike, Shawn Sastri, Jill Osterhout-Kraft, and
former mayor Joseph Maiurano. Following
the debate, the candidates will participate in a Meet & Greet with voters.
NYSEG is working to restore power to customers impacted by
the nor’easter that has brought high winds and heavy rain to much of their
service area. More than 37,000 customers
have been impacted as a result of the weather. Currently, less than 5,000
customers are without power, many of those are in Chenango & Broome
Counties.
Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding a Garage
Sale fundraiser Today & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2 Fayette
Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit
CCHH's small works house projects. More information is available at 843-6249.
O’Connor Hospital will host a community flu shot clinic for
the public on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon in the specialty clinic
building. The flu shot clinic is open to
all ages, no appointment is necessary; more information is available at
746-0334.
The Sidney United Way is hosting the "Reading is
Magical" Family Literacy Fair Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the
Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street.
United Way Spokesperson Lorrie Roach comments:
(Lorrie Roach 10-18-19)
A free Book & Tote Bag will be given to the first 100 children
up to age 8 tomorrow; more information is available at 563-2563
The Eastern Broome Senior Center will celebrate its 19th
anniversary today, with food & Entertainment. The event will be held at the Center at 27
Golden Lane in Harpursville, more information is available at 693-2069.
holiday season, helping to get presents to underprivileged families for
Christmas Day. Spokesperson Dorene
Ireland explains:
(Dorene Ireland 10-18-19)
Ireland said that the giveaway day will be Saturday December
14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus in Sidney.
Today is the last day to register for the Delaware County
Clean Sweep event. Registration is
required, either by phone at 865-6474, by email cleansweepdelaware@gmail.com or
online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com.
The Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held on October 25th for
businesses & farms and on October 26th for households.
New York State of Health announced that Open Enrollment for
coverage in a 2020 Qualified Health Plan starts November 1st, & will
continue through January 31st.
Additional information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery contends
that the questionable business practices of Mavis Discount Tire in Saratoga
Springs auto shop had no role in an October 6th 2018 limousine crash that
killed 20 people in Schoharie. Mallery
said that the attorneys for the limousine company's operator, Nauman Hussain,
had wrongly cast blame on Mavis, where workers had allegedly Billed Hussain for
brake work on the 2001 Ford Excursion that was not performed, several months
before the deadly accident. Hussain has
been charged with 20 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide
by a Schoharie County Grand Jury
The 4 candidates for the Norwich
City Mayor's Office will meet for a public debate Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the
Norwich YMCA at 6:00 PM. The candidates
are incumbent Christine Carnrike, Shawn Sastri, Jill Osterhout-Kraft, and
former mayor Joseph Maiurano. Following
the debate, the candidates will participate in a Meet & Greet with voters.
NYSEG is working to restore power to customers impacted by
the nor’easter that has brought high winds and heavy rain to much of their
service area. More than 37,000 customers
have been impacted as a result of the weather. Currently, less than 5,000
customers are without power, many of those are in Chenango & Broome
Counties.
Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding a Garage
Sale fundraiser Today & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2 Fayette
Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit
CCHH's small works house projects. More information is available at 843-6249.
O’Connor Hospital will host a community flu shot clinic for
the public on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon in the specialty clinic
building. The flu shot clinic is open to
all ages, no appointment is necessary; more information is available at
746-0334.
The Sidney United Way is hosting the "Reading is
Magical" Family Literacy Fair Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the
Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street.
United Way Spokesperson Lorrie Roach comments:
(Lorrie Roach 10-18-19)
A free Book & Tote Bag will be given to the first 100 children
up to age 8 tomorrow; more information is available at 563-2563
The Eastern Broome Senior Center will celebrate its 19th
anniversary today, with food & Entertainment. The event will be held at the Center at 27
Golden Lane in Harpursville, more information is available at 693-2069.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-8-19
A 17 year old from the Bronx is the state’s 1st death
attributed to Vaping, Governor Cuomo addressed the health crisis earlier today:
(Cuomo 10-8-19)
Governor Cuomo said that the case has been turned over to
the State Health Department for investigation. So far there have been about
1000 health related cases connected to Vaping, including 18 deaths.
The City of Norwich Police Department and the Chenango
County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information on 31 year old Christopher
Lacroce, for allegedly leading Police on a high speed chase last Friday, &
who is also wanted on a warrant for allegedly hitting a pedestrian with a
vehicle September 15th at the intersection of Mitchell and Silver streets in
Norwich. Lacroce faces charges of
2nd-degree assault, among other charges that are pending following Friday’s
chase. Anyone with information
regarding Lacroce’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Norwich City Police
Department at 607-334-2424 or the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at
607-334-2000.
Today, 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced
that $1,239,817 in federal funds were recently awarded to the Friends of the
Upper Delaware River and Trout Unlimited as part of the Delaware Watershed
Conservation Fund. These new funds will allow local organizations to conserve
and restore fish and wildlife habitat, enhance and maintain water quality, and
improve river-based recreational opportunities and public access in the Upper
Delaware Watershed. The full list of
projects can be found at delgado.house.gov.
NYSEG and AAA New York announced that they are working
together to remind passenger and commercial drivers about the dangers of
distracted driving. NYSEG has seen an
uptick in the number of passenger vehicles that strike electric poles and
commercial construction vehicles that come into contact with power lines and
other electric equipment. According to
the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 88% of drivers believe distracted
driving is on the rise, with nearly half of all drivers admitting to recently
talking on hand-held phones and another 35% reporting that they have sent a
text or email while driving.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 new laws to improve pay
equity policies will go into effect today, which prohibits all employers who do
business in New York State from asking prospective employees about their salary
history and compensation. The new laws
also expand the definition of "equal pay for equal work."
The Otsego County Chamber's
Small Business Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 21 at The Otesaga
Hotel and Resort in Cooperstown.
Nominations for various awards are being taken currently; the
nominations are requested to the Chamber by this Friday.
State officials, the Division of Homeland Security and the
Office of Fire Prevention and Control will preside over the 22nd Annual New
York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony this morning. The Ceremony will honor 23 fallen
firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty, at the Empire State
Plaza Convention Center in Albany at 11:00 AM.
The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will
hold their next meeting this evening in Sidney.
The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Maiorano building
at 9 Main Street, with Parking & the entrance to the meeting at the rear of
building.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which amends the criminal
procedure law to clarify that individuals convicted of petty offenses will have
their records sealed by default. Sealed records will not be made available to
any person or public or private agency unless a judge determines otherwise, the legislation will take effect in 90 days.
attributed to Vaping, Governor Cuomo addressed the health crisis earlier today:
(Cuomo 10-8-19)
Governor Cuomo said that the case has been turned over to
the State Health Department for investigation. So far there have been about
1000 health related cases connected to Vaping, including 18 deaths.
The City of Norwich Police Department and the Chenango
County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information on 31 year old Christopher
Lacroce, for allegedly leading Police on a high speed chase last Friday, &
who is also wanted on a warrant for allegedly hitting a pedestrian with a
vehicle September 15th at the intersection of Mitchell and Silver streets in
Norwich. Lacroce faces charges of
2nd-degree assault, among other charges that are pending following Friday’s
chase. Anyone with information
regarding Lacroce’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Norwich City Police
Department at 607-334-2424 or the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at
607-334-2000.
Today, 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced
that $1,239,817 in federal funds were recently awarded to the Friends of the
Upper Delaware River and Trout Unlimited as part of the Delaware Watershed
Conservation Fund. These new funds will allow local organizations to conserve
and restore fish and wildlife habitat, enhance and maintain water quality, and
improve river-based recreational opportunities and public access in the Upper
Delaware Watershed. The full list of
projects can be found at delgado.house.gov.
NYSEG and AAA New York announced that they are working
together to remind passenger and commercial drivers about the dangers of
distracted driving. NYSEG has seen an
uptick in the number of passenger vehicles that strike electric poles and
commercial construction vehicles that come into contact with power lines and
other electric equipment. According to
the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 88% of drivers believe distracted
driving is on the rise, with nearly half of all drivers admitting to recently
talking on hand-held phones and another 35% reporting that they have sent a
text or email while driving.
Governor Cuomo announced that 2 new laws to improve pay
equity policies will go into effect today, which prohibits all employers who do
business in New York State from asking prospective employees about their salary
history and compensation. The new laws
also expand the definition of "equal pay for equal work."
The Otsego County Chamber's
Small Business Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 21 at The Otesaga
Hotel and Resort in Cooperstown.
Nominations for various awards are being taken currently; the
nominations are requested to the Chamber by this Friday.
State officials, the Division of Homeland Security and the
Office of Fire Prevention and Control will preside over the 22nd Annual New
York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony this morning. The Ceremony will honor 23 fallen
firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty, at the Empire State
Plaza Convention Center in Albany at 11:00 AM.
The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will
hold their next meeting this evening in Sidney.
The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Maiorano building
at 9 Main Street, with Parking & the entrance to the meeting at the rear of
building.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which amends the criminal
procedure law to clarify that individuals convicted of petty offenses will have
their records sealed by default. Sealed records will not be made available to
any person or public or private agency unless a judge determines otherwise, the legislation will take effect in 90 days.
WCDO News — Friday 10-4-19
State Police responded to Betty Beavers Gas Mart on County
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
CORVETTES DOO-WOP REVUEDelaware County Chamber of CommerceGRAND FINALE CRUISE INHARTWICKJERICH ARTS COUNCILKerri GreenNYOtegoPIT RUNRAY PUCCIROSS PARK ZOOSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OBSERVATORYSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY VILLAGE MAYOR ANDY MATVIAKTERI SCHUNKTOM & DOUG CRUISE INU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-2-19
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
The Broome County Sheriff's Department responded Sunday to a
Disturbance on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville. Responding deputies
identified 35 year old Clifford Whitman Jr., as being involved in the dispute,
he had an active Felony Warrant out of Susquehanna County Pennsylvania for his
arrest. Whitman fled through the woods;
he was taken into custody after a quarter mile foot chase & was turned over
to Correctional Staff for arraignment. One Deputy sustained minor injuries
during the struggle, which did not require medical care. Whitman was charged as a Fugitive from Justice,
plus 2nd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest
& Obstructing Governmental Administration.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
State Senator Fred Akshar will hold a Veterans Town Hall on
the 18th Floor of the Binghamton State Office Building at 5:30 this afternoon. Senator Akshar will be joined by Director of
the Division of Veterans' Services Retired Army Colonel James McDonough
Jr. The State Office Building is
located at 44 Hawley Street in Binghamton, veterans are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
Another Chenango County Free rabies Clinic will be held
today at the South new Berlin Fire Station.
The clinic will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
WCDO News — Tuesday 9-24-19
The Village of Delhi Police Department announced that
41-year-old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney was served a criminal summons directing
her to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer complaints of Attempted Welfare
Fraud, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Offering a False
Instrument for Filing. The charges against Ambrose stem from complaints filed
by fraud investigators at the Delaware County Department of Social Services.
Ambrose will face court action shortly.
The Binghamton Devils will be starting a new season shortly
at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Arena.
Team practices are being held this week at the Arena; Single-game
tickets are on sale at Binghamton Devils.com, or at the Arena Box Office. The Devils will open up the 2019-20 season at
home on Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets.
The Afton Community Theater presents "Matilda the
Musical" this weekend. Erin Wehrli is directing the performances of
"Matilda" this weekend:
(Erin Wehrli 9-24-19)
"Matilda The Musical" will be performed Friday
& Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, with Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00
PM, at the Margery Secrest Theater at the Afton Central School. Tickets are available at
BrownpaperTickets.com.
The 13th annual O’Connor
Hospital Invitational took place on September 18th at The College Golf Course
at Delhi, raising more than $40,000 to support hospital equipment and building
upgrades. Numerous area businesses
sponsored the event; those interested in sponsoring for next year can call the
Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network office at 547-4799 or email
sheila.lemaster@bassett.org.
The New York Mets Monday announced
the winners of the 2019 Sterling Awards, emblematic of the top minor league
performers in New York’s farm system. Three of the seven honorees spent at
least part of the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Mark Vientos was the Hitter of the Year; LHP
Kevin Smith was named Pitcher of the Year; Andrés Giménez was the Mets’
Defender of the Year; and Sam Haggerty was the system’s top baserunner. Haggerty
was a September call up to New York, he scored his first big league run September
6th against Philadelphia.
The State Labor Department
released local unemployment statistics for the month of August today. Locally, Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment;
Delaware County had 4.4% and Otsego County 3.8% unemployment in August.
The mural on the side of the Tepco building in Bainbridge
was dedicated Monday night. Kimberly
Moravcik was tasked with putting a Native American theme on the border of the
mural:
(Kimberly Moravcik 9-23-19)
Christopher Lloyd Wright of Afton was given the task to do
the middle part of the mural, to reflect more of the later day Bainbridge:
(Christopher Lloyd Wright 9-23-19)
The dedication was followed by refreshments at the
refurbished Wilsey Building.
Tuesday's Chenango Memorial Women’s Health talk will focus
on Menopause at tonight’s meeting in Norwich.
Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich &
Certified Nurse Midwife Tina Mann will be the featured speakers at the monthly
at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4239.
41-year-old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney was served a criminal summons directing
her to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer complaints of Attempted Welfare
Fraud, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Offering a False
Instrument for Filing. The charges against Ambrose stem from complaints filed
by fraud investigators at the Delaware County Department of Social Services.
Ambrose will face court action shortly.
The Binghamton Devils will be starting a new season shortly
at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Arena.
Team practices are being held this week at the Arena; Single-game
tickets are on sale at Binghamton Devils.com, or at the Arena Box Office. The Devils will open up the 2019-20 season at
home on Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets.
The Afton Community Theater presents "Matilda the
Musical" this weekend. Erin Wehrli is directing the performances of
"Matilda" this weekend:
(Erin Wehrli 9-24-19)
"Matilda The Musical" will be performed Friday
& Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, with Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00
PM, at the Margery Secrest Theater at the Afton Central School. Tickets are available at
BrownpaperTickets.com.
The 13th annual O’Connor
Hospital Invitational took place on September 18th at The College Golf Course
at Delhi, raising more than $40,000 to support hospital equipment and building
upgrades. Numerous area businesses
sponsored the event; those interested in sponsoring for next year can call the
Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network office at 547-4799 or email
sheila.lemaster@bassett.org.
The New York Mets Monday announced
the winners of the 2019 Sterling Awards, emblematic of the top minor league
performers in New York’s farm system. Three of the seven honorees spent at
least part of the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Mark Vientos was the Hitter of the Year; LHP
Kevin Smith was named Pitcher of the Year; Andrés Giménez was the Mets’
Defender of the Year; and Sam Haggerty was the system’s top baserunner. Haggerty
was a September call up to New York, he scored his first big league run September
6th against Philadelphia.
The State Labor Department
released local unemployment statistics for the month of August today. Locally, Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment;
Delaware County had 4.4% and Otsego County 3.8% unemployment in August.
The mural on the side of the Tepco building in Bainbridge
was dedicated Monday night. Kimberly
Moravcik was tasked with putting a Native American theme on the border of the
mural:
(Kimberly Moravcik 9-23-19)
Christopher Lloyd Wright of Afton was given the task to do
the middle part of the mural, to reflect more of the later day Bainbridge:
(Christopher Lloyd Wright 9-23-19)
The dedication was followed by refreshments at the
refurbished Wilsey Building.
Tuesday's Chenango Memorial Women’s Health talk will focus
on Menopause at tonight’s meeting in Norwich.
Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich &
Certified Nurse Midwife Tina Mann will be the featured speakers at the monthly
at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4239.
WCDO News — Monday 9-9-19
The Unatego Central School District will be soliciting
proposals for repurposing the former Otego Elementary School, after the
previous developer failed to meet deadlines, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave
Richards comments:
(Dave Richards 9-9-19)
The Otego property consists of the 2 floor former elementary
school building & 4.85 acres of adjoining land. The Request for Proposals is available
online at unatego.org, or through the District Office at 988-5038.
Governor announced he will advance legislation to make the
“New York Buy American” Act permanent.
The law requires all structural steel and structural iron used in all
state road and bridge construction projects with contracts worth more than $1 million
to be made in America. The current law
is set to expire April 2020.
A.O. Fox Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, has
been awarded $10,000 by the MultiPlan Rural Health Grant Program to help launch
a food “farmacy” based at its Tri-Town Campus in Sidney. Spokesperson Sarah Buttice comments:
(Sarah Buttice 9-9-19)
The prescription food location will open in January; Buttice
said that they will partner with local businesses including Great American,
Price Chopper, Hannaford, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, as
well as local farms and food pantries.
In Delaware County, it is estimated that more than 8,400 people suffer
from hunger.
Governor Cuomo is pushing to move up the state’s primary
Election Day from April to February, in order to get a larger voter turnout by
combining the presidential, congressional and state elections. 15 other states combine their primaries.
An Area Boy Scout recruitment effort will be held this week
for students in the Sidney Central School District, spokesman Paul Van Der
Kruik explains:
(Paul Van der Kruik 9-9-19)
Additional information about the Sidney Recruitment, or
others around the region, can call the Leatherstocking Council at 432-6491.
The Hancock Fire Department was dispatched to a 2 vehicle
head on, car vs tractor-trailer, with serious injuries on State Highway 17 in
the Village of Hancock early Sunday Morning.
1 victim was entrapped in the vehicle and another patient was injured
but not entrapped. The entrapped patient was extricated; both patients were
transported to Wilson Hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the accident
remains under investigation.
Governor Cuomo announced $10 million in grant funding to
strengthen local emergency response operations across the state through
improvements to 911 emergency service dispatch operations. The funding is
administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
through the Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant. Locally, Chenango county received $179,000,
Delaware county $149,000 & Otsego County $164,000.
proposals for repurposing the former Otego Elementary School, after the
previous developer failed to meet deadlines, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave
Richards comments:
(Dave Richards 9-9-19)
The Otego property consists of the 2 floor former elementary
school building & 4.85 acres of adjoining land. The Request for Proposals is available
online at unatego.org, or through the District Office at 988-5038.
Governor announced he will advance legislation to make the
“New York Buy American” Act permanent.
The law requires all structural steel and structural iron used in all
state road and bridge construction projects with contracts worth more than $1 million
to be made in America. The current law
is set to expire April 2020.
A.O. Fox Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, has
been awarded $10,000 by the MultiPlan Rural Health Grant Program to help launch
a food “farmacy” based at its Tri-Town Campus in Sidney. Spokesperson Sarah Buttice comments:
(Sarah Buttice 9-9-19)
The prescription food location will open in January; Buttice
said that they will partner with local businesses including Great American,
Price Chopper, Hannaford, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, as
well as local farms and food pantries.
In Delaware County, it is estimated that more than 8,400 people suffer
from hunger.
Governor Cuomo is pushing to move up the state’s primary
Election Day from April to February, in order to get a larger voter turnout by
combining the presidential, congressional and state elections. 15 other states combine their primaries.
An Area Boy Scout recruitment effort will be held this week
for students in the Sidney Central School District, spokesman Paul Van Der
Kruik explains:
(Paul Van der Kruik 9-9-19)
Additional information about the Sidney Recruitment, or
others around the region, can call the Leatherstocking Council at 432-6491.
The Hancock Fire Department was dispatched to a 2 vehicle
head on, car vs tractor-trailer, with serious injuries on State Highway 17 in
the Village of Hancock early Sunday Morning.
1 victim was entrapped in the vehicle and another patient was injured
but not entrapped. The entrapped patient was extricated; both patients were
transported to Wilson Hospital with serious injuries. The cause of the accident
remains under investigation.
Governor Cuomo announced $10 million in grant funding to
strengthen local emergency response operations across the state through
improvements to 911 emergency service dispatch operations. The funding is
administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
through the Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant. Locally, Chenango county received $179,000,
Delaware county $149,000 & Otsego County $164,000.
A.O. FOX HOSPITAL TRI TOWN CAMPUSBassett Healthcare NetworkDR. DAVE RICHARDSGovernor CuomoHANCOCKHANNAFORDLeatherstocking Council of the Boys Scouts of AmericaMULTIPLAN RURAL HEALTH CARE GRANTNYOtego Elementary School.PAUL VAN DER KRUIKPrice ChopperREGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORKSARAH BUTTICEUNATEGO CENTRAL SCHOOL
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-16-19
Oneonta Fire Department Officials reported that Friday's
Fire at the Mayrose Apartments started as a kitchen fire. The occupant of apartment 206 was taken to AO
Fox hospital for undisclosed injuries, one other pe4rson in a separate
apartment was displaced, The use of water to fight that fire led to a water
main break at around Chestnut Street, it was repaired by Friday night.
State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck
by a car on County Route 11 in the town of Unadilla Saturday. 69 year old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Nicole Wilber of Unadilla, who
stopped & called police. Haney was
airlifted to Upstate medical center in Syracuse with Head & leg injuries
& internal bleeding. The
investigation is continuing.
Utica Police released more details about the Murder-Suicide
near the start of the Boilermaker race Sunday.
Police said that 17-year-old Bianca Devins of Utica was found dead, her
boyfriend 21 year old Brandon Clark was found by Police after he posted
pictures of Devin’s lifeless body on social media sites 4chan & Discord,
Discord followers alerted Police about the murder & Clark also alerted
Police. Clark was charged with
2nd-degree murder, after he was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the
neck. The investigation is continuing.
Plans are in the works for Halos to purchase the former
Afton Great American Building, rent some space to entrepreneurs & setting
up an office for their non-profit organization.
Joyce Humphrey started Halos or "Help After Loss' following the drowning
death of her son in 1993, she described their services:
(Joyce Humphrey 7-16-19)
Humphrey said that they should have the closing on the
building in the coming weeks; more information about their services is available
at 639-4256 or 240-1550.
The 3rd Annual Afton Sidewalk day will be held on Saturday
August 24th, organizers are hoping to get more artists & crafters to
exhibit their wares at this year’s event, spokesperson Amy Spooner explains:
(Amy Spooner 7-16-19)
More information can be found at
the Afton Sidewalk Day Facebook Page, or by calling Amy Spooner at 244-9366, or
Alexis Van Buren at Baristacrats at 743-2401.
Heather Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango
County Court to 7 to 11 years in state prison on Monday. Heather & her husband Ernest Franklin
plotted the murder of their 16-year-old adopted special needs son Jeffrey
before setting their house on fire in March 2017 to cover up his murder.
Heather Franklin pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, arson and
tampering with physical evidence.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle
from Sidney recently, in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge. The deputy observed a male attempting to
enter the passenger side, the officer detained the male for questioning and
moments later he fled on foot into the woods. The officer pursued the suspect
and after a brief struggle took him into custody. 40 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge is
accused of stealing the car from the Village of Sidney on July 12th, he was
charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest &
Escape, he faces arraignment shortly.
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today. The blood drive will run from 1:00 to 6:00 PM
at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street.
All Blood Types are needed. A
Blood Drive is also being held in Walton from 2:00 to 6: oo PM at the Pines
Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular
meeting this evening at City Hall; the meeting is open to the public & will
begin at 7:00 PM.
Fire at the Mayrose Apartments started as a kitchen fire. The occupant of apartment 206 was taken to AO
Fox hospital for undisclosed injuries, one other pe4rson in a separate
apartment was displaced, The use of water to fight that fire led to a water
main break at around Chestnut Street, it was repaired by Friday night.
State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck
by a car on County Route 11 in the town of Unadilla Saturday. 69 year old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Nicole Wilber of Unadilla, who
stopped & called police. Haney was
airlifted to Upstate medical center in Syracuse with Head & leg injuries
& internal bleeding. The
investigation is continuing.
Utica Police released more details about the Murder-Suicide
near the start of the Boilermaker race Sunday.
Police said that 17-year-old Bianca Devins of Utica was found dead, her
boyfriend 21 year old Brandon Clark was found by Police after he posted
pictures of Devin’s lifeless body on social media sites 4chan & Discord,
Discord followers alerted Police about the murder & Clark also alerted
Police. Clark was charged with
2nd-degree murder, after he was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the
neck. The investigation is continuing.
Plans are in the works for Halos to purchase the former
Afton Great American Building, rent some space to entrepreneurs & setting
up an office for their non-profit organization.
Joyce Humphrey started Halos or "Help After Loss' following the drowning
death of her son in 1993, she described their services:
(Joyce Humphrey 7-16-19)
Humphrey said that they should have the closing on the
building in the coming weeks; more information about their services is available
at 639-4256 or 240-1550.
The 3rd Annual Afton Sidewalk day will be held on Saturday
August 24th, organizers are hoping to get more artists & crafters to
exhibit their wares at this year’s event, spokesperson Amy Spooner explains:
(Amy Spooner 7-16-19)
More information can be found at
the Afton Sidewalk Day Facebook Page, or by calling Amy Spooner at 244-9366, or
Alexis Van Buren at Baristacrats at 743-2401.
Heather Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango
County Court to 7 to 11 years in state prison on Monday. Heather & her husband Ernest Franklin
plotted the murder of their 16-year-old adopted special needs son Jeffrey
before setting their house on fire in March 2017 to cover up his murder.
Heather Franklin pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, arson and
tampering with physical evidence.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle
from Sidney recently, in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge. The deputy observed a male attempting to
enter the passenger side, the officer detained the male for questioning and
moments later he fled on foot into the woods. The officer pursued the suspect
and after a brief struggle took him into custody. 40 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge is
accused of stealing the car from the Village of Sidney on July 12th, he was
charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest &
Escape, he faces arraignment shortly.
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today. The blood drive will run from 1:00 to 6:00 PM
at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street.
All Blood Types are needed. A
Blood Drive is also being held in Walton from 2:00 to 6: oo PM at the Pines
Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular
meeting this evening at City Hall; the meeting is open to the public & will
begin at 7:00 PM.
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