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WCDO News — Friday 11-1-13
The Guilford Town Board will be holding a special meeting on Saturday afternoon. The Board will meet at 12:00 Noon at the Guilford town Hall at 223 Marble Road to discuss a Grant Application, the meeting is open to the public.
Country music star Lee Greenwood will be performing at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta 8:00 PM Sunday. Greenwood told WCDO News about his band and the show:
(Lee Greenwood 11-1-13)
Tickets for Sunday nights show are available at 431-2080 or at FrontGateTickets.com.
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health from Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a free Rural Farming Community Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday in Unadilla from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sheila Ayres is one of the nurses at the event:
(Sheila Ayres 11-1-13)
The screening will take place at the Covered Bridge Gardens Reception Hall, on Covered Bridge Road, Unadilla. Appointments are appreciated at 1-800-343-7527 ext 292; but walk-ins are also welcome.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the next 3-hour “Basic Pistol Safety Course” at the Sheriff’s Office on Saturday from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. Those who registered for this free course must have a newly issued Chenango County Pistol Permit.
It’s time to change the clocks back one hour, officially at 2:00 AM Sunday. It’s also the time of year when fire departments remind you to change all batteries in your home smoke alarms.
Country music star Lee Greenwood will be performing at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta 8:00 PM Sunday. Greenwood told WCDO News about his band and the show:
(Lee Greenwood 11-1-13)
Tickets for Sunday nights show are available at 431-2080 or at FrontGateTickets.com.
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health from Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a free Rural Farming Community Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday in Unadilla from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sheila Ayres is one of the nurses at the event:
(Sheila Ayres 11-1-13)
The screening will take place at the Covered Bridge Gardens Reception Hall, on Covered Bridge Road, Unadilla. Appointments are appreciated at 1-800-343-7527 ext 292; but walk-ins are also welcome.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the next 3-hour “Basic Pistol Safety Course” at the Sheriff’s Office on Saturday from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. Those who registered for this free course must have a newly issued Chenango County Pistol Permit.
It’s time to change the clocks back one hour, officially at 2:00 AM Sunday. It’s also the time of year when fire departments remind you to change all batteries in your home smoke alarms.
WCDO News — Friday 9-13-13
Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car accident in the Town of Walton on Lower Third Brook Road Wednesday. 67-year-old Marilyn Condon of Bainbridge went into the opposite lane around a parked vehicle and struck a vehicle driven by 44 year old Kimberly Finch of Walton. Both drivers to be taken to Delaware Valley Hospital by Walton, Condon was issued a summons for failure to keep right for Town of Walton court on September 25th.
Delaware county sheriff Tom Mills announced that the newly formed K-9 Unit participated in its first arrest 1 day after graduating from the Academy. K9 “Ozzie” and Deputy John Demeo, assisted Walton Police with a traffic stop Wednesday. Officers initially discovered marijuana in plain sight in the stopped vehicle; the K9 unit was brought in, which led to the discovery of heroin hidden in the vehicle. Charged were 24-year-old Anthony Palladino of Walton, 22-year-old Troy Terney of Walton and 21-year-old Melissa Dacey of Delhi for unlawful possession of marihuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia. All subjects were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Village of Walton Court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 73-year-old Henry Hemsley of North Norwich on an active Bench Warrant and Resisting Arrest. Hemsley is accused of failing to appear in court for the charge of Unlawful Growing of Cannabis. Hemsley resisted arrest by attempting to run into his residence and by fighting with the Deputy. Hemsley was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail to reappear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
Downtown Oneonta will be busy Saturday with the usual Farmers’ Market to be part of the Grand & Glorious Garage sale on Main Street. Also the 11th Annual City of the Hills Art and Music Festival, hosted by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, will be held Saturday from 9 to 5 in the Dietz Street parking lot near Main Street with over 140 vendors on hand.
Governor Cuomo announced that the State’s Medicaid Redesign Team Supportive Housing initiative would undertake investments to create new affordable housing units. The buildings will be located throughout the state, including Broome County. The team has also worked to reform the state’s health care system by reducing costs by $4.6 billion, while adding 154,000 people to the Medicaid rolls. more information is available at health.ny.gov
Commerce Chenango will host the chamber 5K challenge RUN & WALK Saturday. The race starts at West Park in downtown Norwich, the registration period will be from 7:00 to 8:30 AM, the Race begins at 9:00 AM. More information is available by calling commerce Chenango today at 334-1402.
Chenango County Farm Bureau will host a Craft, Flea and Antique Market Fair Fundraiser this Saturday From 11:00 am to 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the Farm Bureau office next to the Valero gas station on State Highway 12 in Norwich, more information is available at 334-6061 or 226-1195.
A fundraiser to benefit Mollianna’s Mission will be held tomorrow at general Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The event is free & runs from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, featurinEg a flea market, Miss Birdie’s Barbecue, & music from Gary Jennings and Ed Travis. More information is available 226-5417 or at Mollianasmission.org.
On Saturday The Afton VFW will hold its "All you can Eat" pancake breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 AM. This event is held every 3rd Saturday of the month at the VFW hall on Main Street in Afton.
Delaware county sheriff Tom Mills announced that the newly formed K-9 Unit participated in its first arrest 1 day after graduating from the Academy. K9 “Ozzie” and Deputy John Demeo, assisted Walton Police with a traffic stop Wednesday. Officers initially discovered marijuana in plain sight in the stopped vehicle; the K9 unit was brought in, which led to the discovery of heroin hidden in the vehicle. Charged were 24-year-old Anthony Palladino of Walton, 22-year-old Troy Terney of Walton and 21-year-old Melissa Dacey of Delhi for unlawful possession of marihuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia. All subjects were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Village of Walton Court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 73-year-old Henry Hemsley of North Norwich on an active Bench Warrant and Resisting Arrest. Hemsley is accused of failing to appear in court for the charge of Unlawful Growing of Cannabis. Hemsley resisted arrest by attempting to run into his residence and by fighting with the Deputy. Hemsley was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail to reappear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
Downtown Oneonta will be busy Saturday with the usual Farmers’ Market to be part of the Grand & Glorious Garage sale on Main Street. Also the 11th Annual City of the Hills Art and Music Festival, hosted by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, will be held Saturday from 9 to 5 in the Dietz Street parking lot near Main Street with over 140 vendors on hand.
Governor Cuomo announced that the State’s Medicaid Redesign Team Supportive Housing initiative would undertake investments to create new affordable housing units. The buildings will be located throughout the state, including Broome County. The team has also worked to reform the state’s health care system by reducing costs by $4.6 billion, while adding 154,000 people to the Medicaid rolls. more information is available at health.ny.gov
Commerce Chenango will host the chamber 5K challenge RUN & WALK Saturday. The race starts at West Park in downtown Norwich, the registration period will be from 7:00 to 8:30 AM, the Race begins at 9:00 AM. More information is available by calling commerce Chenango today at 334-1402.
Chenango County Farm Bureau will host a Craft, Flea and Antique Market Fair Fundraiser this Saturday From 11:00 am to 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the Farm Bureau office next to the Valero gas station on State Highway 12 in Norwich, more information is available at 334-6061 or 226-1195.
A fundraiser to benefit Mollianna’s Mission will be held tomorrow at general Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The event is free & runs from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, featurinEg a flea market, Miss Birdie’s Barbecue, & music from Gary Jennings and Ed Travis. More information is available 226-5417 or at Mollianasmission.org.
On Saturday The Afton VFW will hold its "All you can Eat" pancake breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 AM. This event is held every 3rd Saturday of the month at the VFW hall on Main Street in Afton.
WCDO News — Thursday 8-15-13
More than 2.6 million New York property taxpayers who receive the School Tax Relief exemption will soon have to re-apply for the benefits as part of a massive state undertaking to root out fraud in the 1.9 billion dollar system. In the coming weeks, homeowners will receive a letter instructing them to reapply for the STAR program online or by phone by December 31. People will need to verify their salaries, Social Security numbers, and primary residence. The initiative, approved as part of the state budget last March, will seek to stop some property owners from claiming the tax breaks on multiple homes. An audit in March found widespread abuse of the STAR program, and the state is holping to save at least 1 million dollars a year with the new system.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced charges against 48 year old Joe Junkovic of the Bronx for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraude the state department of health out of more than $700,000 dedicated to providing cancer screening services to low income New Yorkers. Junkovic allegedly used a non profit corporation that he controlled, Cancer Service Network, to obtain more than $25 million in federal and state funding to administer cancer screening services, and then billed the state health department for thousands of hours that he did not work. Junkovic is charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of theft of US government property.
The New York state division of criminal justice services is assisting the Cayuga County Sheriff's office in searching for 16 year old Victoria Groom, who was reported missing from Skaneateles on August 7th. Groom is white female, 5 foot 2, 130 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should call 1-800-346-3543
Gov. Cuomo warned parents and young people about an increase in child-identity theft. He said child victims may not know their identities had been stolen until they get older and start applying for loans or need a credit report. The problem is that a thief can use a minor’s personal information and Social Security number to open a credit-card account or take out a loan. The state Division of Consumer Protection said be aware of any suspicious mail addressed to your child. If any credit-card offers or debt collection materials contain your child’s name, contact the credit agencies. The state website on identity theft is dos.ny.gov
A helicopter will take to the sky over the next three weeks to assist NYSEG in its continuing efforts to provide safe, reliable electric service. As weather permits, NYSEG contractors will prune trees along transmission rights of way in Chenango Bridge, Morningside Heights, Hillcrest, Port Dickinson, Sanitaria Springs and Center Village/Harpursville using a special saw that hangs beneath a helicopter. Those with questions can log on to nyseg.com
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the indictment of John Hall, a former Engineer-in-Charge for the New York State Office of General Services who oversaw emergency service projects, for defrauding the State of more than $50,000. As alleged in the indictment, Hall approved fraudulent expense reports submitted to OGS by a contractor, in exchange for expensive construction equipment and home improvement materials for personal use. Hall is charged with sixteen felonies and was arraigned in Seneca County Court.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced charges against 48 year old Joe Junkovic of the Bronx for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraude the state department of health out of more than $700,000 dedicated to providing cancer screening services to low income New Yorkers. Junkovic allegedly used a non profit corporation that he controlled, Cancer Service Network, to obtain more than $25 million in federal and state funding to administer cancer screening services, and then billed the state health department for thousands of hours that he did not work. Junkovic is charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of theft of US government property.
The New York state division of criminal justice services is assisting the Cayuga County Sheriff's office in searching for 16 year old Victoria Groom, who was reported missing from Skaneateles on August 7th. Groom is white female, 5 foot 2, 130 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should call 1-800-346-3543
Gov. Cuomo warned parents and young people about an increase in child-identity theft. He said child victims may not know their identities had been stolen until they get older and start applying for loans or need a credit report. The problem is that a thief can use a minor’s personal information and Social Security number to open a credit-card account or take out a loan. The state Division of Consumer Protection said be aware of any suspicious mail addressed to your child. If any credit-card offers or debt collection materials contain your child’s name, contact the credit agencies. The state website on identity theft is dos.ny.gov
A helicopter will take to the sky over the next three weeks to assist NYSEG in its continuing efforts to provide safe, reliable electric service. As weather permits, NYSEG contractors will prune trees along transmission rights of way in Chenango Bridge, Morningside Heights, Hillcrest, Port Dickinson, Sanitaria Springs and Center Village/Harpursville using a special saw that hangs beneath a helicopter. Those with questions can log on to nyseg.com
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the indictment of John Hall, a former Engineer-in-Charge for the New York State Office of General Services who oversaw emergency service projects, for defrauding the State of more than $50,000. As alleged in the indictment, Hall approved fraudulent expense reports submitted to OGS by a contractor, in exchange for expensive construction equipment and home improvement materials for personal use. Hall is charged with sixteen felonies and was arraigned in Seneca County Court.
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-23-13
Over 2 ½ inches of heavy rain, led to areas of Flash flooding in Otsego County last night. Officials reported water over sections of Main & chestnut streets in Oneonta last night, the Otsego county sheriff’s departments reported that County Highway 31 was closed between Cooperstown and Glimmerglass State Park, and County Route 11C was closed between Route 28 and County Highway 33.
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Town of Unadilla officials reported that last night’s heavy rain washed out a culvert on Fisk Hill Road; Crews closed the road for repairs, & Fisk Hill Road was re-opened to traffic this morning.
Following a 6 month investigation into the illegal sale of Heroin, Cocaine, Mushrooms and Prescription Narcotics, the SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested 39 year old James Martin of Sidney, for 3rd degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Martin was arraigned at Delaware County Court on sealed Indictments and remanded to Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail and $20,000 bond pending further court action.
The SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT arrested 30-year-old HERBERT BIDWELL JR, of Sidney, for 2 counts of Falsifying Business Records and 2 counts of Petty Larceny. Bidwell was arraigned at Sidney Village Court and Remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail. Bidwell Jr. is accused of stealing money and falsifying records at the Sidney Country Store.
Commerce Chenango's next "Business After Hours" event will be today from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. This event will provide an opportunity for those interested in the Leadership Chenango program to network with past participants and receive an overview of the program. More information is available at 334-1402.
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Town of Unadilla officials reported that last night’s heavy rain washed out a culvert on Fisk Hill Road; Crews closed the road for repairs, & Fisk Hill Road was re-opened to traffic this morning.
Following a 6 month investigation into the illegal sale of Heroin, Cocaine, Mushrooms and Prescription Narcotics, the SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested 39 year old James Martin of Sidney, for 3rd degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Martin was arraigned at Delaware County Court on sealed Indictments and remanded to Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail and $20,000 bond pending further court action.
The SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT arrested 30-year-old HERBERT BIDWELL JR, of Sidney, for 2 counts of Falsifying Business Records and 2 counts of Petty Larceny. Bidwell was arraigned at Sidney Village Court and Remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail. Bidwell Jr. is accused of stealing money and falsifying records at the Sidney Country Store.
Commerce Chenango's next "Business After Hours" event will be today from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. This event will provide an opportunity for those interested in the Leadership Chenango program to network with past participants and receive an overview of the program. More information is available at 334-1402.
WCDO News — Tuesday 2-5-13
Governor Cuomo announced that New York State has been awarded a $185.8 million federal grant to implement its State Health Benefit Exchange to make it easier for New Yorkers to obtain affordable health insurance coverage. New York was 1 of 5 states to receive a Level 2 Exchange Establishment grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will help develop a marketplace for New Yorkers to get affordable health insurance. Open enrollment in New York's Health Benefit Exchange will begin October 1st.
The 77,000 member Joint Landowners Coalition issued a statement regarding the potential for the DEC to miss the February 27th Deadline for the release of the regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing for natural gas. Coalition CEO Dan Fitzsimmons told WCDO News that the idea of waiting for health studies before Hydrofracking starts is ill timed:
(Dan Fitzsimmons 2-5-13)
DEC Commissioner Joe Martens also was greeted by busloads of New Yorkers against Hydro-fracking, following his meeting with lawmakers in Albany Monday. Martens said that he was not worried about missing the February 27th deadline, as he was waiting for a Health Department study on the possible effects from Gas Drilling by Hydrofracking.
Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills announced that new defibrillators are needed for emergency responders throughout the County. The last fund-raising drive to purchase them was conducted in 2000, in 2011; Public Health donated 4 new defibrillators to replace the most outdated models. It is estimated that each new defibrillator will cost approximately $2,000. Donations can be made payable to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One, Delhi, 13753 and designate "Defibrillator Fund" on the reference line.
Organizers with the annual Chenango Lake Perch Derby announced that the event originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for February 23rd. Registration for the derby is from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on February 23rd. More information is available at oxfordlions.org or at 334-2001.
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi and Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney are now using electronic medical records instead of paper patient charts. The hospitals are now connected electronically with Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown; the end result will demonstrate improvements in care coordination, efficiency in health care delivery, medication safety. All information for each patient is securely contained in one consolidated electronic record, making that information available no matter where the patient is seen for follow-up care within the Bassett Healthcare Network.
New York Farm Bureau officials testified at a budget hearing in Albany yesterday, regarding the Governor’s proposed agricultural portion of the Executive budget. Farm bureau supports funding for animal health programs, programs to assist farm families directly, & the Governor’s plans to follow up on the Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit from last fall. Farm Bureau is asking for the Legislature to consider increasing funding up to $1,000,000 for promotion and marketing activities for New York’s apple growers after last years crop losses from a spring frost, and for the restoration of marketing funding for maple producers & Christmas tree growers.
The Cooperstown Art Association will be hosting “An Artistic Discovery,” High School Art Competition for Otsego County High School Students. The competition runs from March 8th through March 29th, 6 students will be awarded ribbons and a digital image of their artwork will then be submitted to Congressman Chris Gibson’s office for final selection in the next phase of competition, 1 student’s work will go on to be displayed in the US Capitol along with 49 other high-school artists’ work from across the country. More information is available at 547-9777.
The 77,000 member Joint Landowners Coalition issued a statement regarding the potential for the DEC to miss the February 27th Deadline for the release of the regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing for natural gas. Coalition CEO Dan Fitzsimmons told WCDO News that the idea of waiting for health studies before Hydrofracking starts is ill timed:
(Dan Fitzsimmons 2-5-13)
DEC Commissioner Joe Martens also was greeted by busloads of New Yorkers against Hydro-fracking, following his meeting with lawmakers in Albany Monday. Martens said that he was not worried about missing the February 27th deadline, as he was waiting for a Health Department study on the possible effects from Gas Drilling by Hydrofracking.
Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills announced that new defibrillators are needed for emergency responders throughout the County. The last fund-raising drive to purchase them was conducted in 2000, in 2011; Public Health donated 4 new defibrillators to replace the most outdated models. It is estimated that each new defibrillator will cost approximately $2,000. Donations can be made payable to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One, Delhi, 13753 and designate "Defibrillator Fund" on the reference line.
Organizers with the annual Chenango Lake Perch Derby announced that the event originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for February 23rd. Registration for the derby is from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM on February 23rd. More information is available at oxfordlions.org or at 334-2001.
O’Connor Hospital in Delhi and Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney are now using electronic medical records instead of paper patient charts. The hospitals are now connected electronically with Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown; the end result will demonstrate improvements in care coordination, efficiency in health care delivery, medication safety. All information for each patient is securely contained in one consolidated electronic record, making that information available no matter where the patient is seen for follow-up care within the Bassett Healthcare Network.
New York Farm Bureau officials testified at a budget hearing in Albany yesterday, regarding the Governor’s proposed agricultural portion of the Executive budget. Farm bureau supports funding for animal health programs, programs to assist farm families directly, & the Governor’s plans to follow up on the Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit from last fall. Farm Bureau is asking for the Legislature to consider increasing funding up to $1,000,000 for promotion and marketing activities for New York’s apple growers after last years crop losses from a spring frost, and for the restoration of marketing funding for maple producers & Christmas tree growers.
The Cooperstown Art Association will be hosting “An Artistic Discovery,” High School Art Competition for Otsego County High School Students. The competition runs from March 8th through March 29th, 6 students will be awarded ribbons and a digital image of their artwork will then be submitted to Congressman Chris Gibson’s office for final selection in the next phase of competition, 1 student’s work will go on to be displayed in the US Capitol along with 49 other high-school artists’ work from across the country. More information is available at 547-9777.
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