WCDO Radio News

Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held Friday for farmers and small businesses & County residents Saturday, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains;

(Tyson Robb 10-10-25)

Teams of people will collect the hazardous waste & materials from your vehicle, for those who pre-registered for the event.

Emergency Crews were on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash with on Interstate 81 at the Port Dickinson exit. 2 lanes of the highway were closed for cleanup & the accident reconstruction investigators, WCDO will have more information as it becomes available.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-16-25

Phone registration for the Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event starts today, Coordinator Tyson Robb explains;

(Tyson Robb 9-16-25)

Again, the number to register is 607-865-6474. Clean Sweep disposal days will be October 10th & 11th this year.

The Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with Forged Brewery this Saturday, from 12-6 at the Brewery called "STOUTS, ALES AND PUPPY DOG TAILS". Mike Andres of Forged Brewery & Erin Insinga from the Humane Society visited with WCDO this morning to explain the fundraiser & the special concoction for the event:

(Mike Andres-Erin Insinga 8-21-25)

There will also be live music, food trucks, Santa photos, raffle baskets this Saturday at Forged Brewery, 1732 State Highway 41.

The Clean Sweep Delaware Household hazardous waste Collection days are coming up on October 10th & 11th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News of the things that they will & will not accept at that collection:

(Tyson Robb 8-21-25)

Online registration continues at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, phone registration will begin September 16th through October 1st.

State Police in Troop C are hosting 2 child car seat check points over the weekend, 1 on Saturday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, another on Sunday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks. New York State Law requires that all children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they reach their 8th birthday. All children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat, more information is available by calling Troop C at (607)561-7400 and ask for Traffic.

A.M. Thursday 8-21-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting that 36-year-old Gerald Walke of Walton made threats to harm himself by use of a firearm.  Deputies took Walke into custody, transporting him to a treatment facility. Investigators received a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order, from the County Supreme Court, requesting the removal of Walke’s right to possess rifles, shotguns, or firearms. Explosive Detection K-9 Edge was deployed, the team located precursors for bomb and explosive device construction, a rocket launcher, a rifle, drug paraphernalia & a device believed to be a homemade explosive device. A 2nd warrant was issued, the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded and disabled devices, & they seized controlled substances, a handgun, explosive devices, and items used for the construction of explosive devices. Walke was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.

The 29th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held in October this year, where residents can properly dispose of a variety of household chemicals, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News that resident, farms & businesses can start registering now:

(Tyson Robb 7-15-25)

Robb said that for those without the internet, there will be a 2 week period in September to phone in for a registration period.

The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64%, The tax cap, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes a provision that allows municipalities to override the cap.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-15-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the unsealing of an indictment that charged 44 year old Chad Walters of Unadilla, with 1st degree Rape, for allegedly forcibly raping a physically incapacitated female at the victim’s home in Sidney in 2024. The case was presented to a Grand Jury, a warrant for Walters arrest was issued, Sidney Police attempted to locate him, he was found in Texas, he was taken into custody, and was returned to New York by Sidney Police Detective Sergeant Dionne and Officer Wheeler. Walters was returned to Delaware County Court and the indictment was unsealed, Walters was arraigned on the rape charge & he was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff on $50,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is looking to add to their Correction's staff, people can apply to become a Corrections Officer at 832-5607 or by email to alan.weaver@co.delaware.ny.us.

2 American Red Cross Blood drives are being held in Delaware County Today, one in Sidney from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street, another will be held in Walton from 11:30 am. - 4:30 pm., at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.