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WCDO News — Thursday 12-30-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-30-21
Delhi Firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a fire at 161 Main Street in the village, at a homeless shelter. 4 occupants escaped without injury, the building is a total loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
More than a dozen Fire Departments responded to a blaze at 116 Franklin Avenue Extension in the Town of Fenton early this morning. The fire was reported at about 1:40 AM, there are no injuries reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State's success in awarding $900 million in Child Care Stabilization Grants to child care programs statewide. The grants are part of a $2.3 billion package of investments in New York State's child care industry funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) awarded funding to nearly 15,000 eligible child care providers over four months, from August through November. Over 219 Million Dollars will go to the Southern Tier Counties child care programs.
The Otsego County Health Department Reported 116 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they reported 299 active cases, 11 hospitalized and a positivity rate of 8.2% over the previous 7 days. COVID Vaccines are available in Milford; appointments can be made at appointments.bioreference.com/nystatecovidtesting
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a jury voted that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and its affiliates were liable for the public nuisance charges made by New York state in its opioid trial in State Supreme Court: A subsequent trial will be held to determine how much Teva and others will be required to pay. Attorney General James has already negotiated deals with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen for a global value of approximately $26 billion, the cases against Mallinckrodt and Rochester Drug Cooperative are now moving separately through U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreurships Farmer' Survey deadline is tomorrow. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and allows farmers to identify their top food system priorities. The survey represents the 2nd phase of CADE’s data collection process, from 17 focus groups which were conducted between March and October in partnership with Cornell University, SUNY Cobleskill, and other researchers. The survey can be found at cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com, more information is available at cadefarms.org.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 12/30/21
The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating a bank robbery at the NBT bank at 1 Wall Street Wednesday at about 11:00 AM. A single male suspect demanded the teller to hand over an undisclosed amount of money, he is described a 5’8 to 6’ tall, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and is about 220-250 pounds with a heavy build. He was last seen walking in an easterly direction on Wall Street. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Detectives with any additional information at (607) 432-1111.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus Lab between 1:30 PM and 6:30PM in the Conference Room N-112. Another Blood drive will be held in Cooperstown from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
Delaware County Public Health reported 117 new COVID cases for Tuesday & Wednesday, with a positivity rate still at 9.5%. They have 272 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 336 quarantined, there have been 85 deaths from the virus in Delaware County.
Chenango County Health Department has scheduled a Moderna and Janssen booster clinic today at the South Plaza Clinic site in Norwich. The vaccination appointments link can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, other vaccine clinics can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
Governor Hochul signed into law a bill which allows for New York air ambulances to carry blood products. The measure followed an injury of Travis Flanagan in Greene, who was severely injured & was airlifted from Greene to Syracuse in an air ambulance based in Pennsylvania that carried blood on board; New York was the only state in the nation whose regulations prohibited medical helicopters from carrying blood. Flanagan appeared at a press conference in Binghamton yesterday with Assembly members Donna Lupardo & Joe Angelino & State Senator Fred Akshar.
Delhi Firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a fire at 161 Main Street in the village, at a homeless shelter. 4 occupants escaped without injury, the building is a total loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
More than a dozen Fire Departments responded to a blaze at 116 Franklin Avenue Extension in the Town of Fenton early this morning. The fire was reported at about 1:40 AM, there are no injuries reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State's success in awarding $900 million in Child Care Stabilization Grants to child care programs statewide. The grants are part of a $2.3 billion package of investments in New York State's child care industry funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) awarded funding to nearly 15,000 eligible child care providers over four months, from August through November. Over 219 Million Dollars will go to the Southern Tier Counties child care programs.
The Otsego County Health Department Reported 116 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, they reported 299 active cases, 11 hospitalized and a positivity rate of 8.2% over the previous 7 days. COVID Vaccines are available in Milford; appointments can be made at appointments.bioreference.com/nystatecovidtesting
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a jury voted that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and its affiliates were liable for the public nuisance charges made by New York state in its opioid trial in State Supreme Court: A subsequent trial will be held to determine how much Teva and others will be required to pay. Attorney General James has already negotiated deals with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen for a global value of approximately $26 billion, the cases against Mallinckrodt and Rochester Drug Cooperative are now moving separately through U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreurships Farmer' Survey deadline is tomorrow. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and allows farmers to identify their top food system priorities. The survey represents the 2nd phase of CADE’s data collection process, from 17 focus groups which were conducted between March and October in partnership with Cornell University, SUNY Cobleskill, and other researchers. The survey can be found at cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com, more information is available at cadefarms.org.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 12/30/21
The City of Oneonta Police Department is investigating a bank robbery at the NBT bank at 1 Wall Street Wednesday at about 11:00 AM. A single male suspect demanded the teller to hand over an undisclosed amount of money, he is described a 5’8 to 6’ tall, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and is about 220-250 pounds with a heavy build. He was last seen walking in an easterly direction on Wall Street. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Detectives with any additional information at (607) 432-1111.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus Lab between 1:30 PM and 6:30PM in the Conference Room N-112. Another Blood drive will be held in Cooperstown from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
Delaware County Public Health reported 117 new COVID cases for Tuesday & Wednesday, with a positivity rate still at 9.5%. They have 272 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 336 quarantined, there have been 85 deaths from the virus in Delaware County.
Chenango County Health Department has scheduled a Moderna and Janssen booster clinic today at the South Plaza Clinic site in Norwich. The vaccination appointments link can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, other vaccine clinics can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
Governor Hochul signed into law a bill which allows for New York air ambulances to carry blood products. The measure followed an injury of Travis Flanagan in Greene, who was severely injured & was airlifted from Greene to Syracuse in an air ambulance based in Pennsylvania that carried blood on board; New York was the only state in the nation whose regulations prohibited medical helicopters from carrying blood. Flanagan appeared at a press conference in Binghamton yesterday with Assembly members Donna Lupardo & Joe Angelino & State Senator Fred Akshar.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-29-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-29-21
The Norwich Police Department arrested 54 year old Steven Manwarren of Norwich for 2nd degree Arson, Reckless Endangerment, & criminal Mischief, following the investigation into a fire at 30 Cortland Street at about 12:10 Tuesday morning. Manwarren is accused of intentionally setting a fire in his apartment, residents in other apartments escpaeescaped without injury, Manwarren was arraigned at Norwich City Court and held without bail pending a felony hearing.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a substantial year-over-year increase in available emergency home heating aid. HEAP will begin accepting emergency benefit applications starting Monday, January 3rd, for those New Yorkers who have already used up their regular benefit and who are now facing a heating emergency. More information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts.
The winner of the Friends of Rogers 2021 Electric Car Raffle is Keith Thode of Grapevine, Texas, who graduated from Sherburne High School in 1989, he won a 2020 Tesla Model 3 and arrived in New York to pick up the car on December 2nd. Heather Tehan of the Friends of Rogers told WCDO News the rest of this story:
(Heather Tehan 12-29-21)
Tehan said that Thode visited friends & family around Sherburne & in Albany & then brought the Tesla to Pennsylvania to have it shipped back to Texas, where he has owned electric vehicles since 2014. All proceeds of the Electric Car Raffle, along with Thode's $5,000 donation, benefits Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne.
The Bainbridge Coin laundry is donating 100% of their proceeds today to the Delaware Valley Humane Society. This Month, the Humane Society donations are matched as part of the Staffworks Save a Life fundraising campaign, which runs through this Friday, last year the Shelter received $93,000 from that fundraising effort.
Susquehanna SPCA's pop-up thrift shop in the Southside Mall generated $7,359.52 in income, today they presented checks to Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, Delaware Valley Humane Society, and Heart Of The Catskills Humane Society, for $1,839.88 each.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-29-21
Almost 211,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Monday, with 40,780 testing positive, for a positivity rate of 19.33%. Patient Hospitalizations are up over 6100, Patients in an ICU bed went up by 32 to 945, the number of ventilators went up by 18 to 519, New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 77
Delaware County is 1 of 6 counties in New York State chosen to receive support from NYSDOH to conduct COVID vaccination clinics. Personnel from NYSDOH and the national guard will support the county operated clinics beginning January 7th. The first location will be held in Sidney at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River St. from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on Friday January 7th, , 8th, 28th, and 29th. The second in Stamford at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center, 56 Main St. from 11AM-7PM, on January 14th, 15th & February 4th and 5th. The third location in Hancock at the Hancock Central School Bus Garage, from 11AM-7PM on January 21st, 22nd, February 11th and 12th. Online pre-registration links will be available next week. Walk-in appointments are also accepted for all eligible individuals. More Information is available at 607-832-5200.
The FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic today from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The Vaccinations offered will be the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 1st, 2nd, and booster shots; Flu shots; & Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 shots. No appointments necessary, more information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.
The American Red Cross has Blood drives locally today. A Blood drive will be held in Oneonta at the Elm Park Methodist Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, another drive will be in West Oneonta from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 107 Balmoral Drive. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Norwich Police Department arrested 54 year old Steven Manwarren of Norwich for 2nd degree Arson, Reckless Endangerment, & criminal Mischief, following the investigation into a fire at 30 Cortland Street at about 12:10 Tuesday morning. Manwarren is accused of intentionally setting a fire in his apartment, residents in other apartments escpaeescaped without injury, Manwarren was arraigned at Norwich City Court and held without bail pending a felony hearing.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a substantial year-over-year increase in available emergency home heating aid. HEAP will begin accepting emergency benefit applications starting Monday, January 3rd, for those New Yorkers who have already used up their regular benefit and who are now facing a heating emergency. More information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts.
The winner of the Friends of Rogers 2021 Electric Car Raffle is Keith Thode of Grapevine, Texas, who graduated from Sherburne High School in 1989, he won a 2020 Tesla Model 3 and arrived in New York to pick up the car on December 2nd. Heather Tehan of the Friends of Rogers told WCDO News the rest of this story:
(Heather Tehan 12-29-21)
Tehan said that Thode visited friends & family around Sherburne & in Albany & then brought the Tesla to Pennsylvania to have it shipped back to Texas, where he has owned electric vehicles since 2014. All proceeds of the Electric Car Raffle, along with Thode's $5,000 donation, benefits Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne.
The Bainbridge Coin laundry is donating 100% of their proceeds today to the Delaware Valley Humane Society. This Month, the Humane Society donations are matched as part of the Staffworks Save a Life fundraising campaign, which runs through this Friday, last year the Shelter received $93,000 from that fundraising effort.
Susquehanna SPCA's pop-up thrift shop in the Southside Mall generated $7,359.52 in income, today they presented checks to Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, Delaware Valley Humane Society, and Heart Of The Catskills Humane Society, for $1,839.88 each.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-29-21
Almost 211,000 New Yorkers were tested for COVID Monday, with 40,780 testing positive, for a positivity rate of 19.33%. Patient Hospitalizations are up over 6100, Patients in an ICU bed went up by 32 to 945, the number of ventilators went up by 18 to 519, New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 77
Delaware County is 1 of 6 counties in New York State chosen to receive support from NYSDOH to conduct COVID vaccination clinics. Personnel from NYSDOH and the national guard will support the county operated clinics beginning January 7th. The first location will be held in Sidney at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River St. from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on Friday January 7th, , 8th, 28th, and 29th. The second in Stamford at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center, 56 Main St. from 11AM-7PM, on January 14th, 15th & February 4th and 5th. The third location in Hancock at the Hancock Central School Bus Garage, from 11AM-7PM on January 21st, 22nd, February 11th and 12th. Online pre-registration links will be available next week. Walk-in appointments are also accepted for all eligible individuals. More Information is available at 607-832-5200.
The FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic today from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The Vaccinations offered will be the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 1st, 2nd, and booster shots; Flu shots; & Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 shots. No appointments necessary, more information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.
The American Red Cross has Blood drives locally today. A Blood drive will be held in Oneonta at the Elm Park Methodist Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, another drive will be in West Oneonta from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 107 Balmoral Drive. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-28-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-28-21
Chenango County Health Department announced today that they have scheduled a Moderna and Janssen booster clinic on December 30th at the South Plaza Clinic site in Norwich. The Health Department will be offering Pfizer boosters for ages 16 and older starting in January. The vaccination appointments link can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, other vaccine clinics can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
Assemblyman Joe Angelino is urging aspiring nurses to apply for the Nurses for Our Future Scholarship. The scholarship will pay for the tuition of 1,000 new or current health care workers working toward earning an associate’s or bachelor's degree in nursing at a 2 or 4-year New York state public college or university. Those interested in applying should visit: governor.ny.gov/programs/nurses-our-future-scholarship. The scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time students; applications are being accepted now through February 5th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted traffic stop Sunday on a vehicle operated by 59-year old Karen Bright-Ackerman of Kortright, for crossing into the oncoming lane of travel. Deputies determined that Bright-Ackerman's Driver’s License was suspended due to a failure to pay a driver responsibility assessment and her vehicle’s registration was suspended due to an insurance lapse. Bright-Ackerman was charged with Failure to Keep Right, Unlicensed Operator, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, she was released on traffic tickets and directed to appear at the Kortright Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Demolition is underway in Binghamton, at the Water Street Parking Garage behind the Boscov's department Store downtown. The city is making more free parking spaces available downtown, until the old facility is knocked down & a new one of constructed.
NBT Bank announced that they have donated $12,500 to the Norwich YMCA this year. The donations will go for operating expenses as well as for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, The Turkey Trot & various Youth Programs & Summer camp programs.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 12-28-21
The American Red Cross & State Police is hosting a blood drive today in Kirkwood in memory of Trooper Christopher Skinner, who lost his life by a hit-and-run driver while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014. Blood Supplies are the lowest they have been during the holiday season, in 10 years, appointments are available at RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the free Blood Donor app or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS. The Drive is being held from 12:00 to 6:00 PM today at 16 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood, More information is available at 607- 237-9747.
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to get about 3 million testing kits for COVID 19 to school district across the state, by the end of this week. Vaccination rates among school children ages 5 to 11 remain low, the goal of the testing kits program is to keep children attending schools in person, by regular testing for COVID 19 in schools.
Delaware County Public Health reported 93 new COVID cases from Friday to Monday, they have 232 active cases, 6 hospitalized 289 in quarantine and there are 84 deaths since the pandemic began.
The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a state run COVID-19 testing site will open on Wednesday at the American Legion Post at 86 West Main Street in Milford. The Hours of Operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. To make an appointment visit go to appointments.bioreference.com/nystatecovidtesting. The site will also be open to walk-ins.
Chenango County Health Department announced today that they have scheduled a Moderna and Janssen booster clinic on December 30th at the South Plaza Clinic site in Norwich. The Health Department will be offering Pfizer boosters for ages 16 and older starting in January. The vaccination appointments link can be found at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, other vaccine clinics can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
Assemblyman Joe Angelino is urging aspiring nurses to apply for the Nurses for Our Future Scholarship. The scholarship will pay for the tuition of 1,000 new or current health care workers working toward earning an associate’s or bachelor's degree in nursing at a 2 or 4-year New York state public college or university. Those interested in applying should visit: governor.ny.gov/programs/nurses-our-future-scholarship. The scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time students; applications are being accepted now through February 5th.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted traffic stop Sunday on a vehicle operated by 59-year old Karen Bright-Ackerman of Kortright, for crossing into the oncoming lane of travel. Deputies determined that Bright-Ackerman's Driver’s License was suspended due to a failure to pay a driver responsibility assessment and her vehicle’s registration was suspended due to an insurance lapse. Bright-Ackerman was charged with Failure to Keep Right, Unlicensed Operator, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, she was released on traffic tickets and directed to appear at the Kortright Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Demolition is underway in Binghamton, at the Water Street Parking Garage behind the Boscov's department Store downtown. The city is making more free parking spaces available downtown, until the old facility is knocked down & a new one of constructed.
NBT Bank announced that they have donated $12,500 to the Norwich YMCA this year. The donations will go for operating expenses as well as for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, The Turkey Trot & various Youth Programs & Summer camp programs.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 12-28-21
The American Red Cross & State Police is hosting a blood drive today in Kirkwood in memory of Trooper Christopher Skinner, who lost his life by a hit-and-run driver while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014. Blood Supplies are the lowest they have been during the holiday season, in 10 years, appointments are available at RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the free Blood Donor app or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS. The Drive is being held from 12:00 to 6:00 PM today at 16 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood, More information is available at 607- 237-9747.
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to get about 3 million testing kits for COVID 19 to school district across the state, by the end of this week. Vaccination rates among school children ages 5 to 11 remain low, the goal of the testing kits program is to keep children attending schools in person, by regular testing for COVID 19 in schools.
Delaware County Public Health reported 93 new COVID cases from Friday to Monday, they have 232 active cases, 6 hospitalized 289 in quarantine and there are 84 deaths since the pandemic began.
The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a state run COVID-19 testing site will open on Wednesday at the American Legion Post at 86 West Main Street in Milford. The Hours of Operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. To make an appointment visit go to appointments.bioreference.com/nystatecovidtesting. The site will also be open to walk-ins.
WCDO News — Monday 12-20-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-20-21
Norwich City Police responded to the report of a gunshot Saturday Night on Broad Street, and discovered an alleged meth lab at 134 South Broad Street and arrested 27 year old Tyler Mills. Mills was charged with resisting arrest, 2nd degree obstruction of governmental administration, and criminal nuisance. A search warrant was executed at Mills residence, & the evidence of a meth lab was collected by officers, the investigation is continuing & more charges are expected.
Helios Care of Oneonta was selected as a Silver Winner in The John A. Hartford Foundation Tipping Point Challenge, a national competition focused on the submission of initiatives that have made positive, breakthrough change in the care of those with serious illnesses, CEO Dan Ayres comments:
(Dan Ayres 12-20-21)
Helios Care was recognized for its Palliative Care program, Ayres said that people can go to the website, helioscare.org & view the video that explains what they do & led to getting this prestigious award.
Governor Hochul announced that over 40 New Vaccine & Booster Pop up sites will be up & running this week around the state. The State Health Department & the Governor's Office are partnering with local health departments and community partners to launch more sites over the coming weeks. Sites are expected to be announced for the tri county area shortly, as this region has among the lowest vaccination rates in the state. Current Vaccine sites can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Rural Health Network of South Central New York’s Getthere Call Center seeks volunteer drivers for a new program in the City of Norwich: Community Rides, starting December 29th. Volunteer drivers will provide local rides to healthcare, food, prescriptions, events, and other community locations on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, for seniors and others in need, those who want to sign up as a volunteer driver, should call 1-855-373-4040.
The Chenango United Way announced today that there are only 11 days left in their fundraising campaign, & they are at 95% of their projected goal of $425,000. More information about the current campaign or their services are available at chenangouw.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-20-21
State Police have arrested 46 year old Charles Richter of Bainbridge, who was wanted in connection with an assault during a domestic dispute in Bainbridge. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment, Richter has been charged with Attempted Murder, 1st degree Assault, Criminal Contempt, Unlawful Imprisonment.
The State Health Department reported a surge in COVID 19 positive tests Sunday with 22,478 positives out of 267,422 Tests for an 8.41% Positivitiy rate, Patient Hospitalizations were at 3,880, Patients in ICU is up to 761, the number of Patients on ventilators is up to 448. There were 58 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes.
Delaware County Public Health reported 77 new cases of COVID 19 for Thursday & Friday, for an 8.9% positivity rate. There were 289 active cases, 7 hospitalized and 530 quarantined, 54.3% of Delaware County Residents were fully vaccinated.
State Police will be holding a car seat check on December 23, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7 between Sidney & Unadilla. Certified Passenger Safety Technicians will install, inspect and/or check your child car seats for free. Appointments are preferred; at 561-7604, however, drive-ups will not be turned away.
Norwich City Police responded to the report of a gunshot Saturday Night on Broad Street, and discovered an alleged meth lab at 134 South Broad Street and arrested 27 year old Tyler Mills. Mills was charged with resisting arrest, 2nd degree obstruction of governmental administration, and criminal nuisance. A search warrant was executed at Mills residence, & the evidence of a meth lab was collected by officers, the investigation is continuing & more charges are expected.
Helios Care of Oneonta was selected as a Silver Winner in The John A. Hartford Foundation Tipping Point Challenge, a national competition focused on the submission of initiatives that have made positive, breakthrough change in the care of those with serious illnesses, CEO Dan Ayres comments:
(Dan Ayres 12-20-21)
Helios Care was recognized for its Palliative Care program, Ayres said that people can go to the website, helioscare.org & view the video that explains what they do & led to getting this prestigious award.
Governor Hochul announced that over 40 New Vaccine & Booster Pop up sites will be up & running this week around the state. The State Health Department & the Governor's Office are partnering with local health departments and community partners to launch more sites over the coming weeks. Sites are expected to be announced for the tri county area shortly, as this region has among the lowest vaccination rates in the state. Current Vaccine sites can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Rural Health Network of South Central New York’s Getthere Call Center seeks volunteer drivers for a new program in the City of Norwich: Community Rides, starting December 29th. Volunteer drivers will provide local rides to healthcare, food, prescriptions, events, and other community locations on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, for seniors and others in need, those who want to sign up as a volunteer driver, should call 1-855-373-4040.
The Chenango United Way announced today that there are only 11 days left in their fundraising campaign, & they are at 95% of their projected goal of $425,000. More information about the current campaign or their services are available at chenangouw.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-20-21
State Police have arrested 46 year old Charles Richter of Bainbridge, who was wanted in connection with an assault during a domestic dispute in Bainbridge. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment, Richter has been charged with Attempted Murder, 1st degree Assault, Criminal Contempt, Unlawful Imprisonment.
The State Health Department reported a surge in COVID 19 positive tests Sunday with 22,478 positives out of 267,422 Tests for an 8.41% Positivitiy rate, Patient Hospitalizations were at 3,880, Patients in ICU is up to 761, the number of Patients on ventilators is up to 448. There were 58 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes.
Delaware County Public Health reported 77 new cases of COVID 19 for Thursday & Friday, for an 8.9% positivity rate. There were 289 active cases, 7 hospitalized and 530 quarantined, 54.3% of Delaware County Residents were fully vaccinated.
State Police will be holding a car seat check on December 23, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7 between Sidney & Unadilla. Certified Passenger Safety Technicians will install, inspect and/or check your child car seats for free. Appointments are preferred; at 561-7604, however, drive-ups will not be turned away.
WCDO News — Thursday 12-9-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-9-21
The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has awarded the City of Norwich a 10-Million-Dollar grant for the revitalization of downtown Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green commented about the award on WCDO this morning:
(Kerri Green 12-9-21)
Green said that the area that will benefit is about 1 mile long and a quarter-mile wide and is in the existing Business Improvement District in Norwich, the Norwich Proposal can be viewed by going to ny.gov, click on downtown revitalization initiative, go to round 5 winners & scroll to Southern Tier & click on Norwich & then view DRI Application.
Otsego County Sheriff's department arrested a County inmate Wednesday for assaulting a Corrections Officer and fleeing from custody during a Court appearance in the Town of New Lisbon yesterday afternoon. 27 year old John Clark was charged with Assault on Police Officer, 2nd degree Escape, 3rd degree Assault, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest & Harassment. Otsego County corrections officers were transporting Clark to a regularly scheduled court appearance when he fled from the custody of the corrections officers, a foot pursuit was initiated and a corrections officer attempted to take the defendant back in to custody. During a brief struggle, Clark caused the correction officer to sustain a hand fracture. Clark was returned back to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and will be processed at Otsego County Centralized Arraignment at a later time. The corrections officer was treated at Bassett Hospital and a return to work has not been established.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras will resign January 14th following criticism for his actions while serving as a top aide to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Malatras was accused of sending disturbing text messages and emails regarding Lindsay Boylan, after she publicly accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, those messages were part of the investigation by Attorney General Letitia James into the former Governor's actions.
Oxford Fire Fighters responded this morning to a structure fire at 16 Merchant Street at the corner of Greene Street in the village. The Fire was reported at around 7:30 AM, the building housed several apartments & all occupants were able to escape, some pets were not able to be saved, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that in accordance with an executive order enacted by the New York State Department of Health on December 3, 2 of their hospitals; A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta & Little Falls Hospital, have been placed on a state-wide list of facilities that currently have occupancies of 90% or more. These facilities will limit non-essential elective procedures for the next 2 weeks.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has decided to name the Delaware County Department of Economic Development as the entity to promote tourism. Previously, tourism programs were run by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, through a contract with Blue Spark Creative Services of Delhi, Blue Spark is expected to continue its work through the Department of Economic Development.
A.M. News Thursday 12-9-21
Delaware County Public Health will hold a COVID 19 Vaccination Clinic at 97 Main Street in Delhi today. Johnson & Johnson vaccine-Walk-ins and Moderna 1st or 2nd shot Walk-ins will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Moderna boosters require Pre-registration, they can get the boosters between 2:00 to 400 PM, register at apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2, for more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-520
Cub Scout Pack 1 in Unadilla invites children from kindergarten through 5th grade to check out what Cub Scouting has to offer, today from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main Street Unadilla. For more information, call Rebecca Strauss at 607-644-3835.
The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council has awarded the City of Norwich a 10-Million-Dollar grant for the revitalization of downtown Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green commented about the award on WCDO this morning:
(Kerri Green 12-9-21)
Green said that the area that will benefit is about 1 mile long and a quarter-mile wide and is in the existing Business Improvement District in Norwich, the Norwich Proposal can be viewed by going to ny.gov, click on downtown revitalization initiative, go to round 5 winners & scroll to Southern Tier & click on Norwich & then view DRI Application.
Otsego County Sheriff's department arrested a County inmate Wednesday for assaulting a Corrections Officer and fleeing from custody during a Court appearance in the Town of New Lisbon yesterday afternoon. 27 year old John Clark was charged with Assault on Police Officer, 2nd degree Escape, 3rd degree Assault, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest & Harassment. Otsego County corrections officers were transporting Clark to a regularly scheduled court appearance when he fled from the custody of the corrections officers, a foot pursuit was initiated and a corrections officer attempted to take the defendant back in to custody. During a brief struggle, Clark caused the correction officer to sustain a hand fracture. Clark was returned back to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and will be processed at Otsego County Centralized Arraignment at a later time. The corrections officer was treated at Bassett Hospital and a return to work has not been established.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras will resign January 14th following criticism for his actions while serving as a top aide to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Malatras was accused of sending disturbing text messages and emails regarding Lindsay Boylan, after she publicly accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, those messages were part of the investigation by Attorney General Letitia James into the former Governor's actions.
Oxford Fire Fighters responded this morning to a structure fire at 16 Merchant Street at the corner of Greene Street in the village. The Fire was reported at around 7:30 AM, the building housed several apartments & all occupants were able to escape, some pets were not able to be saved, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that in accordance with an executive order enacted by the New York State Department of Health on December 3, 2 of their hospitals; A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta & Little Falls Hospital, have been placed on a state-wide list of facilities that currently have occupancies of 90% or more. These facilities will limit non-essential elective procedures for the next 2 weeks.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has decided to name the Delaware County Department of Economic Development as the entity to promote tourism. Previously, tourism programs were run by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, through a contract with Blue Spark Creative Services of Delhi, Blue Spark is expected to continue its work through the Department of Economic Development.
A.M. News Thursday 12-9-21
Delaware County Public Health will hold a COVID 19 Vaccination Clinic at 97 Main Street in Delhi today. Johnson & Johnson vaccine-Walk-ins and Moderna 1st or 2nd shot Walk-ins will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Moderna boosters require Pre-registration, they can get the boosters between 2:00 to 400 PM, register at apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2, for more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-520
Cub Scout Pack 1 in Unadilla invites children from kindergarten through 5th grade to check out what Cub Scouting has to offer, today from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main Street Unadilla. For more information, call Rebecca Strauss at 607-644-3835.
WCDO News — Monday 12-6-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-6-21
2 Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies suffered minor injuries late Saturday night, as they were answering a call in a patrol car when they were hit by another vehicle at East Main Street and North Broad Street in Norwich. 19 year old Seth Wessels was the driver of the pickup truck that struck the Deputies patrol vehicle, he was found to be intoxicated at the time of the accident, he was charged with DWI by Norwich City Police, who responded to the accident. 1 of the deputies returned to work after being treated at Chenango Memorial Hospital, the other suffered a wrist injury & is expected to miss some time. the investigation is opngoing, Wessels will appear in Norwich City court at a later date.
Chenango County Health Department continues to urge County residents to get vaccinated, as they are experiencing a surge again in COVID 19 cases, Spokesman Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that research shows that naturally immunity after having COVID once, has minimal effect in getting COVID a 2nd time:
(Isaiah Sutton 12-6-21)
Chenango County Residents can register to get vaccinated by going to the co.chenango.ny.us, The County reported 280 active cases, with 23% of those vaccinated, and they have 9 people hospitalized & 622 quarantined.
NYSEG reported that they are preparing for the high winds forecast across the region today. NYSEG said its storm team has been proactively staging crews in the areas that could be significantly impacted, as they anticipate wind gusts up to 40 to 50 miles per hour.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that members of the Sheriff’s Office recently completed a fundraiser in participation of “No-Shave November” and awarded donations to 2 local Delaware County agencies. Officers raised $1,000, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-6-21
Governor Kathy Hochul reported 3 more cases of omicron variant of COVID in New York State. Positivity rates, the number hospitalized is over 3200, & the number in ICU Beds & on Ventilators continues to increase, more information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data
Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID test positivity rates. Testing on Thursday & Friday showed a rate of 16.67%, with 103 new cases, 23 hospitalized, 340 active cases and 403 quarantined. 53.4% of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated.
State Police issued 12,975 tickets statewide during this year’s special Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. Troopers arrested 183 people for DWI and investigated 1,041 crashes, including one fatal crash. Troopers issued over 4600 tickets for speeding, 440 for Distracted Driving, over 1520 for Seat belt violations & 119 for the Move Over Law.
The Attorney General's Office has determined the police actions in the fatal shooting of an Oneonta man in April were justified to prevent the death of a child. Tyler Green was fatally shot during a confrontation with Oneonta police on April 6th, after Green made violent threats against his partner, who was visiting his house with their nearly-2-year-old child. Oneonta Police officers saw Green pull a knife and threatened to kill her, he cut his partner’s leg and swung the knife at 1 of the officers & grabbed his son by the leg & swung the knife at the child, when Sergeant Ralph Pajerski, fired 2 shots striking Green in the back. Green was transported to Fox Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. The Inductees are Player Manager Gil Hodges, Pitcher Jim Kaat, outfielders Minnie Miñoso & Tony Oliva, & Negro League players Bud Fowler and Buck O'Neil to Cooperstown. Hodges, Kaat, Miñoso and Oliva were elected by the Golden Days Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot comprised of candidates whose primary contribution to the game came from 1950-69. Fowler and O’Neil were elected by the Early Baseball Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot of candidates whose primary contribution the game came prior to 1950.
2 Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies suffered minor injuries late Saturday night, as they were answering a call in a patrol car when they were hit by another vehicle at East Main Street and North Broad Street in Norwich. 19 year old Seth Wessels was the driver of the pickup truck that struck the Deputies patrol vehicle, he was found to be intoxicated at the time of the accident, he was charged with DWI by Norwich City Police, who responded to the accident. 1 of the deputies returned to work after being treated at Chenango Memorial Hospital, the other suffered a wrist injury & is expected to miss some time. the investigation is opngoing, Wessels will appear in Norwich City court at a later date.
Chenango County Health Department continues to urge County residents to get vaccinated, as they are experiencing a surge again in COVID 19 cases, Spokesman Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that research shows that naturally immunity after having COVID once, has minimal effect in getting COVID a 2nd time:
(Isaiah Sutton 12-6-21)
Chenango County Residents can register to get vaccinated by going to the co.chenango.ny.us, The County reported 280 active cases, with 23% of those vaccinated, and they have 9 people hospitalized & 622 quarantined.
NYSEG reported that they are preparing for the high winds forecast across the region today. NYSEG said its storm team has been proactively staging crews in the areas that could be significantly impacted, as they anticipate wind gusts up to 40 to 50 miles per hour.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that members of the Sheriff’s Office recently completed a fundraiser in participation of “No-Shave November” and awarded donations to 2 local Delaware County agencies. Officers raised $1,000, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-6-21
Governor Kathy Hochul reported 3 more cases of omicron variant of COVID in New York State. Positivity rates, the number hospitalized is over 3200, & the number in ICU Beds & on Ventilators continues to increase, more information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data
Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID test positivity rates. Testing on Thursday & Friday showed a rate of 16.67%, with 103 new cases, 23 hospitalized, 340 active cases and 403 quarantined. 53.4% of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated.
State Police issued 12,975 tickets statewide during this year’s special Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. Troopers arrested 183 people for DWI and investigated 1,041 crashes, including one fatal crash. Troopers issued over 4600 tickets for speeding, 440 for Distracted Driving, over 1520 for Seat belt violations & 119 for the Move Over Law.
The Attorney General's Office has determined the police actions in the fatal shooting of an Oneonta man in April were justified to prevent the death of a child. Tyler Green was fatally shot during a confrontation with Oneonta police on April 6th, after Green made violent threats against his partner, who was visiting his house with their nearly-2-year-old child. Oneonta Police officers saw Green pull a knife and threatened to kill her, he cut his partner’s leg and swung the knife at 1 of the officers & grabbed his son by the leg & swung the knife at the child, when Sergeant Ralph Pajerski, fired 2 shots striking Green in the back. Green was transported to Fox Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. The Inductees are Player Manager Gil Hodges, Pitcher Jim Kaat, outfielders Minnie Miñoso & Tony Oliva, & Negro League players Bud Fowler and Buck O'Neil to Cooperstown. Hodges, Kaat, Miñoso and Oliva were elected by the Golden Days Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot comprised of candidates whose primary contribution to the game came from 1950-69. Fowler and O’Neil were elected by the Early Baseball Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot of candidates whose primary contribution the game came prior to 1950.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBUCK O'NEILLBUD FOWLERChenango county health departmentDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG DUMONDGIL HODGESGOVERNOR KATHY HOCHULISAIAH SUTTONJIM KAATMINNIE MINOSANational Baseball Hall of Fame and MuseumNew YorkNO SHAVE NOVEMBERNorwichONEONTA POLICE DEPARTMENTSETH WESSELSSGT. RALPH PAJERSKITONY OLIVAWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-24-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-24-21
4 Towns Forward & local Chambers of Commerce are urging area Holiday shoppers to shop local on Small Business Saturday, Sidney Chamber & 4 Towns Forward President Teri Schunk comments.
(Teri Schunk 11-24-21)
For every dollar spent at a small business, American Express estimates an average of 67 cents stays in that business's local community, plus many small businesses are trying to rebound after the pandemic shut down many retailers in 2020.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Thomas Palmatier of Butternuts, following the investigation of an accident in the Town Of Morris. Palmatier was charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, among other charges, he was issued an appearance ticket for town of Morris Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 20 year old Andrew Wellman of Hartwick, for endangering the Welfare of a child & 2nd degree harassment, following the report of a physical domestic dispute on November 17th. Wellman was arraigned & was released & ordered to appear in Town of Hartwick Court at a later date.
27 Year Old Tyler Streeter of Norwich has been arrested following an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, the Norwich City Police. Streeter was arrested Monday for interstate transportation of a minor, with the intent that the minor engage in prostitution or any criminal sexual activity. The alleged offense took place in April in the state of Maine, Streeter is being held in the Oneida County Jail pending transfer to the State of Maine by the U.S. Marshals Service.
The State Health Department continues to monitor the surge in COVID 19 cases statewide. Over 178,000 people were tested Monday with 7166 positive, just over 4% of all tested. Hospitalizations continue to increase, to 2580, the number in an ICU bed is just under 500 again & the number on Ventilators is 242, there were 31 deaths from COVID in Hospitals & Nursing homes Monday.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-24-21
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behavior during the Thanksgiving weekend today through Sunday. temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended beginning Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 6 am. through Monday, Nov. 29 at 6 am. The State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide with dedicated impaired driving patrols including Drug Recognition Experts, fixed sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, speed enforcement, and the use of Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement patrol vehicles to better locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced the 2nd arrest of a Walton man on Grand Larceny charges resulting from a lengthy and ongoing investigation. On Monday, Deputies and Investigators arrested 58-year-old Raymond Albertina of the Town of Walton, for 1 count of 3rd degree Grand Larceny for allegedly making numerous unauthorized purchases using another person’s credit card, in excess of $3,000.00. Albertina was previously arrested on November 4th for 2nd & 3rd degree Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing property from business associates determined to be valued over $53,000.00. Albertina was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and again released to reappear at a later date.
The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 37th annual Free Thanksgiving take-out dinner, from 11:45 am. to 1 pm., on Thursday. This year the dinner will be held at St. Paul's Church Parish House at 34 Main Street, more information is available by calling 843-6249.
4 Towns Forward & local Chambers of Commerce are urging area Holiday shoppers to shop local on Small Business Saturday, Sidney Chamber & 4 Towns Forward President Teri Schunk comments.
(Teri Schunk 11-24-21)
For every dollar spent at a small business, American Express estimates an average of 67 cents stays in that business's local community, plus many small businesses are trying to rebound after the pandemic shut down many retailers in 2020.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Thomas Palmatier of Butternuts, following the investigation of an accident in the Town Of Morris. Palmatier was charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, among other charges, he was issued an appearance ticket for town of Morris Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 20 year old Andrew Wellman of Hartwick, for endangering the Welfare of a child & 2nd degree harassment, following the report of a physical domestic dispute on November 17th. Wellman was arraigned & was released & ordered to appear in Town of Hartwick Court at a later date.
27 Year Old Tyler Streeter of Norwich has been arrested following an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, the Norwich City Police. Streeter was arrested Monday for interstate transportation of a minor, with the intent that the minor engage in prostitution or any criminal sexual activity. The alleged offense took place in April in the state of Maine, Streeter is being held in the Oneida County Jail pending transfer to the State of Maine by the U.S. Marshals Service.
The State Health Department continues to monitor the surge in COVID 19 cases statewide. Over 178,000 people were tested Monday with 7166 positive, just over 4% of all tested. Hospitalizations continue to increase, to 2580, the number in an ICU bed is just under 500 again & the number on Ventilators is 242, there were 31 deaths from COVID in Hospitals & Nursing homes Monday.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-24-21
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behavior during the Thanksgiving weekend today through Sunday. temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended beginning Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 6 am. through Monday, Nov. 29 at 6 am. The State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide with dedicated impaired driving patrols including Drug Recognition Experts, fixed sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, speed enforcement, and the use of Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement patrol vehicles to better locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced the 2nd arrest of a Walton man on Grand Larceny charges resulting from a lengthy and ongoing investigation. On Monday, Deputies and Investigators arrested 58-year-old Raymond Albertina of the Town of Walton, for 1 count of 3rd degree Grand Larceny for allegedly making numerous unauthorized purchases using another person’s credit card, in excess of $3,000.00. Albertina was previously arrested on November 4th for 2nd & 3rd degree Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing property from business associates determined to be valued over $53,000.00. Albertina was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and again released to reappear at a later date.
The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 37th annual Free Thanksgiving take-out dinner, from 11:45 am. to 1 pm., on Thursday. This year the dinner will be held at St. Paul's Church Parish House at 34 Main Street, more information is available by calling 843-6249.
WCDO News — Friday 11-12-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-12-21
Firefighters responded to the report of a Structure Fire at 26 Cushman Street in New Berlin Thursday Evening. The fire was confined to a garage & no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the New Berlin & South New Berlin Fire Department responded.
State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.
State Police were dispatched to a 1-vehicle rollover on Route 7B in the town of Fenton last night. Troopers located the driver, 40 year old Billy Knickerbocker of Kirkwood, with serious injuries; he was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. Knickerbocker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets to the Fenton Town Court on December 2nd.
The Chenango County Health Department is offering a Pfizer Vaccine clinic for children ages 5 and up on November 18th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Norwich in the South Plaza. More information is available at co.chenango.ny.us.
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells told WCDO about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-12-21
The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Today and tomorrow, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 11-12-21)
Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds, more information is available at 643-5728.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vaccination clinic for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s 1st floor, for more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction starting at 5:00 PM today, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-12-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
Sidney Scout Troops will be going throughout the Village of Sidney tomorrow, picking up food donations for the Sidney food bank as part of their Scouting For Food initiative. Pack 34 will also be collecting bottles and cans as a fundraiser to help cover their yearly expenses. Residents should have all items by the front door by 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Firefighters responded to the report of a Structure Fire at 26 Cushman Street in New Berlin Thursday Evening. The fire was confined to a garage & no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the New Berlin & South New Berlin Fire Department responded.
State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.
State Police were dispatched to a 1-vehicle rollover on Route 7B in the town of Fenton last night. Troopers located the driver, 40 year old Billy Knickerbocker of Kirkwood, with serious injuries; he was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. Knickerbocker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets to the Fenton Town Court on December 2nd.
The Chenango County Health Department is offering a Pfizer Vaccine clinic for children ages 5 and up on November 18th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Norwich in the South Plaza. More information is available at co.chenango.ny.us.
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells told WCDO about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-12-21
The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Today and tomorrow, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 11-12-21)
Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds, more information is available at 643-5728.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vaccination clinic for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s 1st floor, for more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction starting at 5:00 PM today, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-12-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
Sidney Scout Troops will be going throughout the Village of Sidney tomorrow, picking up food donations for the Sidney food bank as part of their Scouting For Food initiative. Pack 34 will also be collecting bottles and cans as a fundraiser to help cover their yearly expenses. Residents should have all items by the front door by 10:00 AM tomorrow.
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-10-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-10-21
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells stopped by WCDO this morning to talk about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the “Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs” initiative, to revitalize the industry that was severely curtailed because of the pandemic. $100 million will be used for a worker recovery fund, which will pay up to 36,000 workers $2,700 if they qualify, another $100 million will go toward the tourism return-to-work grant program, which will pay businesses for employee retention. Companies can get up to $5,000 for each new full-time employee and $2,500 for part-time workers, as long as they stay for more than 6 months.
The State Health Department reported that 75% of all New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 vaccine dose, the numbers are expected to go up quickly as children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a children's dose of the vaccine. On Monday, there were 1,878 New Yorkers hospitalized with COVID-19, the 7-day rolling positivity average was 2.65%, which is up from 2.24% in the previous week, local County Health Departments have reported lower vaccine rates & higher positivity rates in their COVID testing.
Following Monday's announcement of the closing on the merger of the Price Chopper/ Market 32 & Tops Supermarkets, 12 of the stores that were divested out of the merger were sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Today, C&S announced that their stores will bring back the name "Grand Union", the current Tops Supermarkets locally in Cooperstown & Norwich will be Grand Union Supermarkets, the changeover is expected to be complete in February.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement had been reached with Ticket Fulfillment Services and 5 ticket resale websites to give money back to people who had tickets to an event that was canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic. The $4.4 million settlement means that thousands of New Yorkers who were denied refunds for events, will be refunded. New Yorkers who purchased tickets to an event through TFS or its affiliates go to customer support on the website where the tickets were purchased initially, for a full refund.
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced the availability of a web-based portal at cannabis.ny.gov/local-government, through which localities seeking to opt-out of hosting cannabis retail dispensary and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees within their jurisdictions, can easily send their requests to the state Cannabis Control Board. The new state Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act gives cities, towns, and villages until December 31, 2021 to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. Localities that opt-out by December 31, 2021, can always opt back in. After the December 31 deadline has passed, the Office of Cannabis Management will compile the information provided by localities and make it public so that those seeking a license will have the information they need to find jurisdictions in which they can operate.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-10-21
State Police responded to a fatal accident Saturday involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred on State Highway 17C near exit 69 in the town of Union, where 38 year old Wesley Conklin entered the roadway and was stuck by 2 vehicles. Conklin was pronounced deceased at the scene, no criminal charges will be filed. State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, Johnson City Fire and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.
The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic for children age 5-11 on Thursday at the Oneonta High School Gym from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You MUST register online for an appointment at otsegocounty.com, all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells stopped by WCDO this morning to talk about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the “Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs” initiative, to revitalize the industry that was severely curtailed because of the pandemic. $100 million will be used for a worker recovery fund, which will pay up to 36,000 workers $2,700 if they qualify, another $100 million will go toward the tourism return-to-work grant program, which will pay businesses for employee retention. Companies can get up to $5,000 for each new full-time employee and $2,500 for part-time workers, as long as they stay for more than 6 months.
The State Health Department reported that 75% of all New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 vaccine dose, the numbers are expected to go up quickly as children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a children's dose of the vaccine. On Monday, there were 1,878 New Yorkers hospitalized with COVID-19, the 7-day rolling positivity average was 2.65%, which is up from 2.24% in the previous week, local County Health Departments have reported lower vaccine rates & higher positivity rates in their COVID testing.
Following Monday's announcement of the closing on the merger of the Price Chopper/ Market 32 & Tops Supermarkets, 12 of the stores that were divested out of the merger were sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Today, C&S announced that their stores will bring back the name "Grand Union", the current Tops Supermarkets locally in Cooperstown & Norwich will be Grand Union Supermarkets, the changeover is expected to be complete in February.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement had been reached with Ticket Fulfillment Services and 5 ticket resale websites to give money back to people who had tickets to an event that was canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic. The $4.4 million settlement means that thousands of New Yorkers who were denied refunds for events, will be refunded. New Yorkers who purchased tickets to an event through TFS or its affiliates go to customer support on the website where the tickets were purchased initially, for a full refund.
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced the availability of a web-based portal at cannabis.ny.gov/local-government, through which localities seeking to opt-out of hosting cannabis retail dispensary and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees within their jurisdictions, can easily send their requests to the state Cannabis Control Board. The new state Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act gives cities, towns, and villages until December 31, 2021 to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. Localities that opt-out by December 31, 2021, can always opt back in. After the December 31 deadline has passed, the Office of Cannabis Management will compile the information provided by localities and make it public so that those seeking a license will have the information they need to find jurisdictions in which they can operate.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-10-21
State Police responded to a fatal accident Saturday involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred on State Highway 17C near exit 69 in the town of Union, where 38 year old Wesley Conklin entered the roadway and was stuck by 2 vehicles. Conklin was pronounced deceased at the scene, no criminal charges will be filed. State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, Johnson City Fire and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.
The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic for children age 5-11 on Thursday at the Oneonta High School Gym from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You MUST register online for an appointment at otsegocounty.com, all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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WCDO News — Thursday 11-4-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-4-21
State Police were dispatched to I-81 north near exit 2 Wednesday morning at about 10:00 AM for a reported 1-vehicle crash. An investigation at the scene revealed that the operator was traveling north when for an unknown reason, she went off the shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree, and was pronounced deceased on scene. State Police have identified the deceased as 33 year old Jocelyn Kendall of Binghamton, the investigation continues.
The State DEC announced that regular firearms season for deer and bear in the Southern Zone begins on Saturday, November 20th, through December 12th. DEC officials said that approximately 85% of New York's 550,000 licensed hunters participate, with the Harvest during that period accounts for nearly 60% of the total statewide deer harvest and 30-60% of the statewide bear harvest. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
State Assemblyman Joe Angelino, State Senator Mike Martucci, former Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and Town of Colchester Supervisor Arthur Merrill will be unveiling the newly-named "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" on Tuesday, November 9 at 1:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the James S. Moore Post 167, River Road in Downsville in the parking lot. The Legislation was passed last year by Crouch; it designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" in honor of the fallen veterans who have sacrificed their lives to fulfill their patriotic duty.
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has filed paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee; he is expected to announce a run for Governor. 2 top Democrats have already announced a run for Governor, current Governor Kathy Hochul & Attorney General Letitia James, who are considered the front runners for a Democratic Party Primary in the 2022 Governor’s race in the most recent Siena Poll.
Norwich Native Matt Beadle has formed a Billy Joel Tribute Band with top musicians in the state, and they will be performing in Norwich on Saturday November 20th at 7:30 PM the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Beadle told WCDO News about "The Billy Joel Guys"
(Matt Beadle 11-4-21)
Beadle said that tickets are available at Nazzitto's Wines & Liquors, the Chenango County Council of the Arts, at eventbrite.com, or through the "Billy Joel Guys" Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-4-21
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a Domestic Dispute, they observed 62-year old Timothy Lynch of Treadwell, leaving the scene of the incident in a motor vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle and they determined that Lynch’s license was revoked due to numerous prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Lynch was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, he was later released on traffic tickets and directed to appear at the Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.
Delaware County Public Health announced a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Delhi of Johnson & Johnson & Moderna vaccines, with Pre-registration is required for Moderna Booster vaccines. The clinic will be held today at 97 Main Street in Delhi from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The clinic is open to people over the age of 18. More information is available at 832-5200.
State Police were dispatched to I-81 north near exit 2 Wednesday morning at about 10:00 AM for a reported 1-vehicle crash. An investigation at the scene revealed that the operator was traveling north when for an unknown reason, she went off the shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree, and was pronounced deceased on scene. State Police have identified the deceased as 33 year old Jocelyn Kendall of Binghamton, the investigation continues.
The State DEC announced that regular firearms season for deer and bear in the Southern Zone begins on Saturday, November 20th, through December 12th. DEC officials said that approximately 85% of New York's 550,000 licensed hunters participate, with the Harvest during that period accounts for nearly 60% of the total statewide deer harvest and 30-60% of the statewide bear harvest. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
State Assemblyman Joe Angelino, State Senator Mike Martucci, former Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and Town of Colchester Supervisor Arthur Merrill will be unveiling the newly-named "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" on Tuesday, November 9 at 1:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the James S. Moore Post 167, River Road in Downsville in the parking lot. The Legislation was passed last year by Crouch; it designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" in honor of the fallen veterans who have sacrificed their lives to fulfill their patriotic duty.
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has filed paperwork with the Board of Elections to create a fundraising committee; he is expected to announce a run for Governor. 2 top Democrats have already announced a run for Governor, current Governor Kathy Hochul & Attorney General Letitia James, who are considered the front runners for a Democratic Party Primary in the 2022 Governor’s race in the most recent Siena Poll.
Norwich Native Matt Beadle has formed a Billy Joel Tribute Band with top musicians in the state, and they will be performing in Norwich on Saturday November 20th at 7:30 PM the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Beadle told WCDO News about "The Billy Joel Guys"
(Matt Beadle 11-4-21)
Beadle said that tickets are available at Nazzitto's Wines & Liquors, the Chenango County Council of the Arts, at eventbrite.com, or through the "Billy Joel Guys" Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-4-21
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a Domestic Dispute, they observed 62-year old Timothy Lynch of Treadwell, leaving the scene of the incident in a motor vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle and they determined that Lynch’s license was revoked due to numerous prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Lynch was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, he was later released on traffic tickets and directed to appear at the Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.
Delaware County Public Health announced a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Delhi of Johnson & Johnson & Moderna vaccines, with Pre-registration is required for Moderna Booster vaccines. The clinic will be held today at 97 Main Street in Delhi from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The clinic is open to people over the age of 18. More information is available at 832-5200.
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