WCDO Radio News
10 newscasts match "COPES CORNERS PARK" (2016 – 2023) · clear search
WCDO News — Wednesday 4-12-23
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-12-23
Attorney General Letitia James today secured the largest multi-state agreement with JUUL Labs and its former directors and executives for their alleged role in contributing to the nationwide youth vaping epidemic. As part of a multi state agreement, JUUL will pay $462 million to 6 states and the District of Columbia, New York will receive $112.7 million, which will support underage vaping abatement programs across the state.
Firefighters in Mount Upton & South New Berlin have responded to a reported Structure Fire at 415 Copes Corners Road, in the town of Butternuts. The fire was called in at about 1:00 PM this afternoon, early reports suggest that it is contained to a barn, WCDO News will have more details as they become available.
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Rowan Wilson as chief judge of the state's Court of Appeals, which is the state's highest court. Wilson is a Harvard Law School graduate who currently serves as an associate judge of the Court of Appeals, which he has held for 6 years. Wilson is Hochul's 2nd nomination for the position, she previously nominated Hector LaSalle, that choice was rejected by lawmakers in the Governor's own party.
The Broome County Court District Attorney's Office announced that 30-year-old Dominick Howe pleaded guilty to felony Criminal Mischief. In December of 2022, Howe was accused of cutting off his GPS monitor and damaging it, he was required to wear it because of a previous felony conviction for Attempted Robbery, he will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years in State prison on June 23rd in Broome County Court.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To find out what local law enforcement agencies are participating this year, go to deadiversion.usdoj.gov.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-12-23
The National Weather Service announced that there is an Elevated Risk of Wildfire today & into this evening across the entire region. The combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels could lead to fires spreading today, Everyone is urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14.
Animal Adventure Park & Preserve opens for the season today, a series of new exhibits & events will be featured this year, the full schedule is available at theanimaladventurepark.com/events.
A free virtual job fair will be held Today from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Many area businesses are participating, job seekers from across 6 counties can participate, including those in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties. More information is available at working-solutions.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Leadership program today at the Old Schoolhouse Inn in Downsville. The event will run from 9:00 to 11:00 Am & will feature Congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker & assembly-members Joe Angelino, Brian Maher & Chris Tague.
Attorney General Letitia James today secured the largest multi-state agreement with JUUL Labs and its former directors and executives for their alleged role in contributing to the nationwide youth vaping epidemic. As part of a multi state agreement, JUUL will pay $462 million to 6 states and the District of Columbia, New York will receive $112.7 million, which will support underage vaping abatement programs across the state.
Firefighters in Mount Upton & South New Berlin have responded to a reported Structure Fire at 415 Copes Corners Road, in the town of Butternuts. The fire was called in at about 1:00 PM this afternoon, early reports suggest that it is contained to a barn, WCDO News will have more details as they become available.
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Rowan Wilson as chief judge of the state's Court of Appeals, which is the state's highest court. Wilson is a Harvard Law School graduate who currently serves as an associate judge of the Court of Appeals, which he has held for 6 years. Wilson is Hochul's 2nd nomination for the position, she previously nominated Hector LaSalle, that choice was rejected by lawmakers in the Governor's own party.
The Broome County Court District Attorney's Office announced that 30-year-old Dominick Howe pleaded guilty to felony Criminal Mischief. In December of 2022, Howe was accused of cutting off his GPS monitor and damaging it, he was required to wear it because of a previous felony conviction for Attempted Robbery, he will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years in State prison on June 23rd in Broome County Court.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To find out what local law enforcement agencies are participating this year, go to deadiversion.usdoj.gov.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-12-23
The National Weather Service announced that there is an Elevated Risk of Wildfire today & into this evening across the entire region. The combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels could lead to fires spreading today, Everyone is urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14.
Animal Adventure Park & Preserve opens for the season today, a series of new exhibits & events will be featured this year, the full schedule is available at theanimaladventurepark.com/events.
A free virtual job fair will be held Today from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Many area businesses are participating, job seekers from across 6 counties can participate, including those in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties. More information is available at working-solutions.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Legislative Leadership program today at the Old Schoolhouse Inn in Downsville. The event will run from 9:00 to 11:00 Am & will feature Congressman Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker & assembly-members Joe Angelino, Brian Maher & Chris Tague.
ANIMAL ADVENTURE PARKASSEMBLYMAN BRIAN MAHERASSEMBLYMAN CHRIS TAGUEASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESCONGRESSMAN MARC MOLINARODelaware County Chamber of CommerceDOMINICK HOWEDownsvilleNATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAYNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICENew YorkOLD SCHOOLHOUSE INNROWAN WILSONSTATE SENATOR PETER OBERACKERWCDOWORKING SOLUTIONS
WCDO News — Friday 5-3-19
60-year-old Robert Doyle of Windsor was arrested on a
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
WCDO News — Monday 4-15-19
State
comptroller Tom DiNapoli office says it had blocked more than 12,000 bogus
refunds worth 43.7 million as of the start of the week. Many of the incorrect returns misrepresented income
or listed too many dependents. Dinapoli says
each year his staff uncovers more inventive tax schemes, forcing them to use
sophisticated data-driven methods to expose them. Tax day this year is Monday.
Measles
continues to spread in New York State with cases occurring in New York City,
Westchester County, Orange County, Sullivan County, and Rockland County.
Outbreaks are also occurring in the states of New Jersey, California,
Washington, and Michigan and several foreign countries. There have been no
cases of measles in Delaware County to date.
For additional information you can check the CDC’s website for
up-to-date outbreak information cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
The City of
Norwich Spring Cleanup of yard debris will be coming soon. City officials stated that clear bags must
be used; Brush must be tied with string; branches and no longer than 6' or
3" inches in diameter. Debris must be placed between the sidewalk and the
curb. Pickup occurs in May, exact dates will be released shortly.
Community
events for the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
begin tomorrow with a volunteer appreciation event from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
at the shelter on State route 28 in Cooperstown. Volunteers and fosters are
invited to stop by for coffee, donuts in observance of National Volunteer
Appreciation Week. More information
about the Shelter & their activities are available at 547-9371.
The Chenango
Arts Council hosted the 2019 Chenango Area Student Art Show, Lucy Funke and
Chenango Music Scholarship awards ceremony last Friday. The Lucy Funke
Scholarship was awarded to Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville & Andrea
Dempsey of the Oxford Academy, the Chenango Music Scholarship goes to Matthew
Ryan of the Sherburne Earlville district, The Chenango Area Student Show
winners in a variety of categories were Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville,
Guin Warren of Norwich, Ashley Spooner of Afton, Samantha Emerson of Oxford,
Shanee Baker Bush of Oxford & Madisyn Stowell of Sherburne Earlville. All eligible pieces will be entered in
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Congressional Art Show in Utica; the winning
entry will have a chance to be displayed in Washington for a year.
The Delaware
County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 44 in the Town
of Sidney to through traffic on Monday at 7:00 am for bridge repairs. The road
will be closed at Bridge 44-1 which is located 0.25 miles north of the
intersection with State Route 357. It is
expected that the road will be remain closed until Friday, April 19th. The
detour will be Covered Bridge Road to State Route 357.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of
Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its
5th annual Spring Fest on May 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is
$20. An application for vendor space is
accessible from the “forms and documents” tab at copescornerspark.org.
Questions may be directed to Lynne Ohl at 783-2518 or ohlle93@yahoo.com. Completed
applications must be mailed by April 22, with the accompanying vendor fee, to
Town of Butternuts, P.O. Box 318, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
State Attorney General Letitia James will host a round-table discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Binghamton this afternoon. James has invited local Elected Officials, Treatment Providers, Addiction Experts & Impacted Individuals. The discussion will begin at 2:30 pm at the Office of the Attorney General at the State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street in the 18th Floor Community Room.
As New York
State Leaders consider making the recreational use of Marijuana legal across
the state, the New York Sheriff's Association, and other law enforcement
agencies are against that idea. Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond commented on what happened in Colorado after they
became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana:
(Sheriff
Dumond 4-12-19)
A study by
the American Journal of Psychiatry showed that people who use marijuana are 3
times more likely to use opioids; another study showed an increase in Psychosis
and schizophrenia among daily users, and states with recreational marijuana saw
a jump in murders & Aggravated Assaults attributed to its use.
The 14th
annual Otsego County Conservation Association Earth Festival will take place on
tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Milford Central School. The Earth Festival will be featuring
exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment. More information is available at
occainfo.org.
The General
Clinton Canoe Regatta officials announced that they will have their 12th Annual
Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run and the Tracy Richmond 1 Mile Walk for Hospice on
Saturday, May 25th, at 9:00 AM at General Clinton Park, in Bainbridge. There is a
$20 pre-registration fee, which will be accepted until Saturday, May
18th, after that, entrants may register the day of the race
beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $25. T-shirts will be given to first 100
entrants. Pre-registration forms may be sent to: Dan Elwood Memorial Race c/o
John Harmon, 3617 State Hwy 206, Bainbridge, NY 13733.
comptroller Tom DiNapoli office says it had blocked more than 12,000 bogus
refunds worth 43.7 million as of the start of the week. Many of the incorrect returns misrepresented income
or listed too many dependents. Dinapoli says
each year his staff uncovers more inventive tax schemes, forcing them to use
sophisticated data-driven methods to expose them. Tax day this year is Monday.
Measles
continues to spread in New York State with cases occurring in New York City,
Westchester County, Orange County, Sullivan County, and Rockland County.
Outbreaks are also occurring in the states of New Jersey, California,
Washington, and Michigan and several foreign countries. There have been no
cases of measles in Delaware County to date.
For additional information you can check the CDC’s website for
up-to-date outbreak information cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
The City of
Norwich Spring Cleanup of yard debris will be coming soon. City officials stated that clear bags must
be used; Brush must be tied with string; branches and no longer than 6' or
3" inches in diameter. Debris must be placed between the sidewalk and the
curb. Pickup occurs in May, exact dates will be released shortly.
Community
events for the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
begin tomorrow with a volunteer appreciation event from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
at the shelter on State route 28 in Cooperstown. Volunteers and fosters are
invited to stop by for coffee, donuts in observance of National Volunteer
Appreciation Week. More information
about the Shelter & their activities are available at 547-9371.
The Chenango
Arts Council hosted the 2019 Chenango Area Student Art Show, Lucy Funke and
Chenango Music Scholarship awards ceremony last Friday. The Lucy Funke
Scholarship was awarded to Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville & Andrea
Dempsey of the Oxford Academy, the Chenango Music Scholarship goes to Matthew
Ryan of the Sherburne Earlville district, The Chenango Area Student Show
winners in a variety of categories were Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville,
Guin Warren of Norwich, Ashley Spooner of Afton, Samantha Emerson of Oxford,
Shanee Baker Bush of Oxford & Madisyn Stowell of Sherburne Earlville. All eligible pieces will be entered in
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Congressional Art Show in Utica; the winning
entry will have a chance to be displayed in Washington for a year.
The Delaware
County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 44 in the Town
of Sidney to through traffic on Monday at 7:00 am for bridge repairs. The road
will be closed at Bridge 44-1 which is located 0.25 miles north of the
intersection with State Route 357. It is
expected that the road will be remain closed until Friday, April 19th. The
detour will be Covered Bridge Road to State Route 357.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of
Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its
5th annual Spring Fest on May 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is
$20. An application for vendor space is
accessible from the “forms and documents” tab at copescornerspark.org.
Questions may be directed to Lynne Ohl at 783-2518 or ohlle93@yahoo.com. Completed
applications must be mailed by April 22, with the accompanying vendor fee, to
Town of Butternuts, P.O. Box 318, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
State Attorney General Letitia James will host a round-table discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Binghamton this afternoon. James has invited local Elected Officials, Treatment Providers, Addiction Experts & Impacted Individuals. The discussion will begin at 2:30 pm at the Office of the Attorney General at the State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street in the 18th Floor Community Room.
As New York
State Leaders consider making the recreational use of Marijuana legal across
the state, the New York Sheriff's Association, and other law enforcement
agencies are against that idea. Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond commented on what happened in Colorado after they
became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana:
(Sheriff
Dumond 4-12-19)
A study by
the American Journal of Psychiatry showed that people who use marijuana are 3
times more likely to use opioids; another study showed an increase in Psychosis
and schizophrenia among daily users, and states with recreational marijuana saw
a jump in murders & Aggravated Assaults attributed to its use.
The 14th
annual Otsego County Conservation Association Earth Festival will take place on
tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Milford Central School. The Earth Festival will be featuring
exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment. More information is available at
occainfo.org.
The General
Clinton Canoe Regatta officials announced that they will have their 12th Annual
Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run and the Tracy Richmond 1 Mile Walk for Hospice on
Saturday, May 25th, at 9:00 AM at General Clinton Park, in Bainbridge. There is a
$20 pre-registration fee, which will be accepted until Saturday, May
18th, after that, entrants may register the day of the race
beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $25. T-shirts will be given to first 100
entrants. Pre-registration forms may be sent to: Dan Elwood Memorial Race c/o
John Harmon, 3617 State Hwy 206, Bainbridge, NY 13733.
WCDO News — Monday 3-18-19
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-3-18
Binghamton police are investigating the shooting of 40 year old Grady Hunter on Sunday, Hunter was hospitalized with life threatening injuries, Police reported that Hunter was sitting in his car outside a Deli at 121 Susquehanna Street at around 12:00 Noon Sunday. A suspect has been taken into custody today, anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call detectives at 772-7080.
5 people died & 1 was critically injured in a house fire on State Route 145 in East Durham early Monday Morning. Nicholas and Mary Mammano, & their 3 grandchildren died, John Mammano was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and Autopsies have been ordered to determine the cause of death.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Awestruck Ciders in Sidney this afternoon; he is calling on the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Trade bureau to reverse a provision that would get in the way of the growth of Awestruck & Other Cideries.
(Schumer 4-3-18)
Awestruck co-owner Patty Wilcox thanked Senator Schumer for his support with the 2015 CIDER act & with helping to hopefully eliminate the labeling issue:
(Patty Wilcox 4-3-18)
Senator Schumer said that the number of Cideries in New York State has tripled in the last 5 years to 90.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Vulto Creamery or Walton. The defendants cannot prepare, process, manufacture, pack and/or hold FDA-regulated food products until they can ensure that Listeria is not present in their facility and their food. Vulto Creameries products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria in their cheese products, 2 people died & 8 were hospitalized after consuming the products contaminated by Listeria.
Governor Cuomo announced more than 60 new farms & businesses have received research permits under the State's Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot program, many of those are located in the Southern Tier. The State has invested more than $4.6 billion in the region since 2012 to lay for groundwork for the plan to expand Hemp production.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 4th annual Spring Fest. The event will take place May 5 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is $20. Limited space will also be available under a tent provided by Morris Tent Rentals. Applications for vendor space are available at townofbutternuts.org, or by calling 783-2204.
Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will headline Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, May 25th to the 27th in Cooperstown. The 6 Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for the Hall of Fame Classic, which features a pregame Home Run Derby 12:00 noon, followed by first pitch at 1:05 PM, of the 7-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26th at Doubleday Field. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are on sale at 1-877-726-9028, or at baseballhall.org
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall; it is open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill today to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. The public is invited to attend the drill & participate, there is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to reverse course & will launch his campaign for governor after all. Molinaro said in January that he wouldn't run, but he said that "outpouring" from supporters made him change his plans, he will face State Senator John DeFrancisco for the Republican party Nomination in the primary later this year.
The Color Run is coming to Binghamton on Sunday, April 15th and will be held at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to assist in enhancing the lives of all community residents by improving their mental health and wellness.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies invite fans to their annual Meet the Rumble Ponies Dinner on Tonight at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale, at the Box Office at NYSEG Stadium. Rumble Ponies players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Rumble Ponies” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by an interview with returning Rumble Ponies manager Luis Rojas and introductions of the new coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2018 season at home on Thursday against the Portland Sea Dogs at 6:35 PM.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committees is tonight in Bainbridge. The race committee meeting begins at 6:30 at Galaxy Bowl; the General Meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
5 people died & 1 was critically injured in a house fire on State Route 145 in East Durham early Monday Morning. Nicholas and Mary Mammano, & their 3 grandchildren died, John Mammano was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and Autopsies have been ordered to determine the cause of death.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Awestruck Ciders in Sidney this afternoon; he is calling on the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Trade bureau to reverse a provision that would get in the way of the growth of Awestruck & Other Cideries.
(Schumer 4-3-18)
Awestruck co-owner Patty Wilcox thanked Senator Schumer for his support with the 2015 CIDER act & with helping to hopefully eliminate the labeling issue:
(Patty Wilcox 4-3-18)
Senator Schumer said that the number of Cideries in New York State has tripled in the last 5 years to 90.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Vulto Creamery or Walton. The defendants cannot prepare, process, manufacture, pack and/or hold FDA-regulated food products until they can ensure that Listeria is not present in their facility and their food. Vulto Creameries products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria in their cheese products, 2 people died & 8 were hospitalized after consuming the products contaminated by Listeria.
Governor Cuomo announced more than 60 new farms & businesses have received research permits under the State's Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot program, many of those are located in the Southern Tier. The State has invested more than $4.6 billion in the region since 2012 to lay for groundwork for the plan to expand Hemp production.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 4th annual Spring Fest. The event will take place May 5 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is $20. Limited space will also be available under a tent provided by Morris Tent Rentals. Applications for vendor space are available at townofbutternuts.org, or by calling 783-2204.
Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will headline Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, May 25th to the 27th in Cooperstown. The 6 Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for the Hall of Fame Classic, which features a pregame Home Run Derby 12:00 noon, followed by first pitch at 1:05 PM, of the 7-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26th at Doubleday Field. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are on sale at 1-877-726-9028, or at baseballhall.org
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall; it is open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill today to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. The public is invited to attend the drill & participate, there is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to reverse course & will launch his campaign for governor after all. Molinaro said in January that he wouldn't run, but he said that "outpouring" from supporters made him change his plans, he will face State Senator John DeFrancisco for the Republican party Nomination in the primary later this year.
The Color Run is coming to Binghamton on Sunday, April 15th and will be held at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to assist in enhancing the lives of all community residents by improving their mental health and wellness.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies invite fans to their annual Meet the Rumble Ponies Dinner on Tonight at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale, at the Box Office at NYSEG Stadium. Rumble Ponies players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Rumble Ponies” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by an interview with returning Rumble Ponies manager Luis Rojas and introductions of the new coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2018 season at home on Thursday against the Portland Sea Dogs at 6:35 PM.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committees is tonight in Bainbridge. The race committee meeting begins at 6:30 at Galaxy Bowl; the General Meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
AWESTRUCK CIDERSBainbridgeBinghamtonBINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIESCOLOR RUNCOPES CORNERS PARK SPRING FEST COMMITTEEDelaware County Public HealthDELHI AMERICAN LEGIONEAST DURHAMGALAXY BOWLGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA COMMITTEEGOOSE GOSSAGEGRADY HUNTERJOHN MAMMANOLUIS ROJASMARC MOLINAROMARY MAMMANONew YorkNICHOLAS MAMMANONYOneontaOZZIE SMITHPATTY WILCOXPHIL NIEKRORANDY JOHNSONROLLIE FINGERSSTATE SENATOR JOHN DEFRANCISCOSUNY BROOMETIM RAINESU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERVULTO CREAMERYWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 5-5-17
On April 28th, members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and City of Norwich Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic-safety enforcement campaign in the Norwich area. 5 people were arrested on a variety of drug charges during the detail. During the detail a total of 17 criminal arrests were made in addition to 41 traffic summons for various vehicle and traffic violations.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 juvenile residents from the Village of Smyrna Thursday for Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into an accidental shooting. The 2 unnamed juveniles were pointing rifles at each other in a reckless manner when the 16 year old’s gun discharged striking the 17 year old in the shoulder, the 17 year old was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and released with minor injuries. Both juveniles were issued appearance tickets for Village of Smyrna Court and were released to their parents.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office approved the purchase of a $12.5 million, used Sikorsky Helicopter that would be used to fly the governor around the state. The State Police will take delivery of the aircraft next month, DiNapoli initially rejected the proposal earlier this year, they reversed course and gave the State Police permission to pursue the deal, after a state helicopter carrying Cuomo filled with fumes and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold their 5th Biennial Historical Society Conference tomorrow afternoon. The event will be held at the Society's offices at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
The Friends of the Rogers Center in Sherburne will be holding their Earth Fest Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. A number of activities are planned, more information is available at 674-4733 or FriendsofRogers.org.
The Tri Town Relay for Life will be held in Bainbridge Saturday, American Cancer Society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:
(HEATHER BREWSTER 5-5-17)
Last year's Relay for Life raised over $90,000 for American Cancer Society educational programs, research & to assist Cancer patients to their appointments.
The Village Of Sidney Will Be Accepting Appliances & Metal Today & Tomorrow at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue, between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM only. The Annual Drop Off is for Sidney residents only, a maximum of 8 tires per resident will be allowed. Appliances with Freon will be accepted, along with old cell phones, Computers, TV’s Copiers, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, and more.
The Chenango Arts Council will host their 5K Allegro Run for the Arts and Spring Craft Fair Saturday at their 27 West Main Street Norwich location. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-5- 17)
Race pre-registration is available on-line at www.chenangoarts.org. The day will conclude with the Chenango Arts Talent Showcase at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 7:00 PM with musical guests Jess Sheldon, Woodshed Prophets & Castle Creek.
The Jericho Arts Council announces that "Beatles For Sale" will perform at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery, Saturday night. More information is available at jerichoarts.com; Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882.
The 3rd Annual Spring Fest will be held Saturday, at the Copes Corners Park on State Route 51 in Gilbertville. Spokesman Scott Lueck told WCDO news that more activities were added this year:
(Lueck 5-5-17)
More information is available at 783-2204.
The Sidney Central School District held a Destructive Decisions Awareness Week to bring attention to positive decision-making, the Week wraps up today with a Mock DWI and Distracted Driving crash that will be staged at 12:30 today at the Transportation center, & will involve Law Enforcement, EMT's & other emergency response organizations.
Broadway in Binghamton announced that select orchestra seats will be available for $20 for Sunday’s performances of “RENT”, the $20 tickets are available for in-person Purchases at the Forum Theatre Box Office located Sunday only, 1 hour prior to the show. The $20 tickets are available for CASH ONLY purchases and are limited to two tickets per person and there are a total of 20 tickets available at this price! All remaining Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 2 performances will be held Sunday at 3:00 & 7:30 PM.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 juvenile residents from the Village of Smyrna Thursday for Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into an accidental shooting. The 2 unnamed juveniles were pointing rifles at each other in a reckless manner when the 16 year old’s gun discharged striking the 17 year old in the shoulder, the 17 year old was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and released with minor injuries. Both juveniles were issued appearance tickets for Village of Smyrna Court and were released to their parents.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office approved the purchase of a $12.5 million, used Sikorsky Helicopter that would be used to fly the governor around the state. The State Police will take delivery of the aircraft next month, DiNapoli initially rejected the proposal earlier this year, they reversed course and gave the State Police permission to pursue the deal, after a state helicopter carrying Cuomo filled with fumes and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold their 5th Biennial Historical Society Conference tomorrow afternoon. The event will be held at the Society's offices at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
The Friends of the Rogers Center in Sherburne will be holding their Earth Fest Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. A number of activities are planned, more information is available at 674-4733 or FriendsofRogers.org.
The Tri Town Relay for Life will be held in Bainbridge Saturday, American Cancer Society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:
(HEATHER BREWSTER 5-5-17)
Last year's Relay for Life raised over $90,000 for American Cancer Society educational programs, research & to assist Cancer patients to their appointments.
The Village Of Sidney Will Be Accepting Appliances & Metal Today & Tomorrow at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue, between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM only. The Annual Drop Off is for Sidney residents only, a maximum of 8 tires per resident will be allowed. Appliances with Freon will be accepted, along with old cell phones, Computers, TV’s Copiers, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, and more.
The Chenango Arts Council will host their 5K Allegro Run for the Arts and Spring Craft Fair Saturday at their 27 West Main Street Norwich location. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-5- 17)
Race pre-registration is available on-line at www.chenangoarts.org. The day will conclude with the Chenango Arts Talent Showcase at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 7:00 PM with musical guests Jess Sheldon, Woodshed Prophets & Castle Creek.
The Jericho Arts Council announces that "Beatles For Sale" will perform at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery, Saturday night. More information is available at jerichoarts.com; Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882.
The 3rd Annual Spring Fest will be held Saturday, at the Copes Corners Park on State Route 51 in Gilbertville. Spokesman Scott Lueck told WCDO news that more activities were added this year:
(Lueck 5-5-17)
More information is available at 783-2204.
The Sidney Central School District held a Destructive Decisions Awareness Week to bring attention to positive decision-making, the Week wraps up today with a Mock DWI and Distracted Driving crash that will be staged at 12:30 today at the Transportation center, & will involve Law Enforcement, EMT's & other emergency response organizations.
Broadway in Binghamton announced that select orchestra seats will be available for $20 for Sunday’s performances of “RENT”, the $20 tickets are available for in-person Purchases at the Forum Theatre Box Office located Sunday only, 1 hour prior to the show. The $20 tickets are available for CASH ONLY purchases and are limited to two tickets per person and there are a total of 20 tickets available at this price! All remaining Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 2 performances will be held Sunday at 3:00 & 7:30 PM.
ALECIA O'NEILLALLEGRO 5 K RUNAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYBAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL THEATERBEATLES FOR SALEBinghamtonBROADWAY IN BINGHAMTONCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTCITY OF NORWICH POLICECOPES CORNERS PARKDELAWARE HISTORICAL ASSIOCIATIONDelhiFORUM THEATERFRIENDS OF ROGERS CENTERGilbertsvilleGovernor CuomoHEATHER BREWSTERJERICHO ARTS COUNCILMARTIN W. KAPPEL THEATERNEWBURGHRENTSCOTT LUECKSherburneSidneySIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSmyrnaSPRING CRAFT FAIRSPRING FESTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLISTATE POLICESTEWART AIRPORTTRI TOWN RELAY FOR LIFEWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-7-17
The Binghamton Court Building was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat. Police & their Canine units were called in shortly after the threat was called in at about 9:00 AM, everyone was allowed back in at about 10:00 AM. The investigation into the source of the bomb threat is continuing.
A public hearing will be held in Oneonta on March 14th regarding the Town of Oneonta possibly starting their own Volunteer fire department to replace a paid agreement with the City of Oneonta Fire Department. The hearing will be held on march 14th at 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church in Oneonta.
State Police arrested 60 year old Brian Lewis of Gilbertsville for DWI and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a 1 vehicle rollover crash on Copes Corners Road in the Town of Butternuts. Trropers accuse Lewis of driving while intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle causing it to rollover. His passenger received a hand laceration, and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Lewis refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was released after arraignment at the Town of Butternuts Court.
Victims of child sexual abuse in New York say that the political power of the Catholic Church & other institutions is preventing lawmakers from passing a law that would relax one of the nation's tightest statutes of limitations on filing criminal charges & Lawsuits. One bill would create a 1-year window for lawsuits otherwise barred by the current statutes; opponents claim that provision would cause catastrophic financial harm for institutions that work with children. Governor Cuomo said that he supports the idea of making it easier for child sexual abuse victims to sue.
3 state run ski resorts are pledging to generate 100% of their energy from renewable resources by 2030. Cuomo is seeking to have the state generate half of its energy form renewable resources like wind & solar by 2030, about 28 million dollars is earmarked for upgrades at Belleayre, Gore & Whiteface in the near future.
Health care providers are urging lawmakers this week for increased support for community-based services to help uninsured patients. More than 900 community health care supporters were in Albany Monday lobbying for Lawmakers to designate $20 million dollars for clinics that serve about 2 million uninsured New Yorkers in high poverty areas annually.
Governor Cuomo last week pinned the blame on the state's high property taxes on the excessive levels of local Governments and is seeking more cooperation & consolidation among municipalities. Local assemblyman Cliff Crouch previously served as the Chenango County Chair of the Board of Supervisors, and said that the Governor's statement was unwarranted:
(Crouch 3-7-17)
Crouch said that the property taxes have gone up as the state has given less money to counties but continued to pile on costly mandates without sufficient compensation.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill in Bainbridge. At 6:30 PM the Race Committee Meeting will begin, then at 7:30 PM, the Regular meeting will begin.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall.
Last Wednesday, members of the Oneonta Police Department Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a passenger in the vehicle. 48 year old Vickie Tolbert of Oneonta was charged with Criminal Contempt & criminal Possession of a controlled substance. Police seized 20 bags of Heroin & 1 gram of Cocaine. Tolbert was held at the city of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the city of Oneonta Court.
New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs announced that a former employee of Springbrook in Sidney was arrested on charges that she drove an agency vehicle erratically while texting on her phone, jeopardizing the safety of a passenger. 30 year old Christi Swartwout of Sidney is charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person, following an August 2016 incident in which Swartwout was transporting an individual with developmental disabilities when she was observed driving erratically, nearly colliding with other cars. Swartwout was terminated from her position as a Health Care Assistant, she was arraigned in Oneonta City Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear in court on March 21.
State lawmakers are examining the rash of hate crimes across the state. State Senate Democrats are proposing increasing penalties for graffiti on religious properties & desecration of cemeteries. Governor Cuomo is calling for $25 Million Dollars to help religious schools step up security.
State lawmakers continue to examine proposals in the executive budget plan. The State Assembly is holding hearings on a plan to charge consumers as much as 7.6 Billion dollars over 12 years to bail out 3 aging nuclear power plants. State Senate Democrats are expected to release a college affordability plan shortly; the budget plan is due Aprils 1st.
A public hearing will be held in Oneonta on March 14th regarding the Town of Oneonta possibly starting their own Volunteer fire department to replace a paid agreement with the City of Oneonta Fire Department. The hearing will be held on march 14th at 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church in Oneonta.
State Police arrested 60 year old Brian Lewis of Gilbertsville for DWI and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a 1 vehicle rollover crash on Copes Corners Road in the Town of Butternuts. Trropers accuse Lewis of driving while intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle causing it to rollover. His passenger received a hand laceration, and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Lewis refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was released after arraignment at the Town of Butternuts Court.
Victims of child sexual abuse in New York say that the political power of the Catholic Church & other institutions is preventing lawmakers from passing a law that would relax one of the nation's tightest statutes of limitations on filing criminal charges & Lawsuits. One bill would create a 1-year window for lawsuits otherwise barred by the current statutes; opponents claim that provision would cause catastrophic financial harm for institutions that work with children. Governor Cuomo said that he supports the idea of making it easier for child sexual abuse victims to sue.
3 state run ski resorts are pledging to generate 100% of their energy from renewable resources by 2030. Cuomo is seeking to have the state generate half of its energy form renewable resources like wind & solar by 2030, about 28 million dollars is earmarked for upgrades at Belleayre, Gore & Whiteface in the near future.
Health care providers are urging lawmakers this week for increased support for community-based services to help uninsured patients. More than 900 community health care supporters were in Albany Monday lobbying for Lawmakers to designate $20 million dollars for clinics that serve about 2 million uninsured New Yorkers in high poverty areas annually.
Governor Cuomo last week pinned the blame on the state's high property taxes on the excessive levels of local Governments and is seeking more cooperation & consolidation among municipalities. Local assemblyman Cliff Crouch previously served as the Chenango County Chair of the Board of Supervisors, and said that the Governor's statement was unwarranted:
(Crouch 3-7-17)
Crouch said that the property taxes have gone up as the state has given less money to counties but continued to pile on costly mandates without sufficient compensation.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill in Bainbridge. At 6:30 PM the Race Committee Meeting will begin, then at 7:30 PM, the Regular meeting will begin.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall.
Last Wednesday, members of the Oneonta Police Department Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a passenger in the vehicle. 48 year old Vickie Tolbert of Oneonta was charged with Criminal Contempt & criminal Possession of a controlled substance. Police seized 20 bags of Heroin & 1 gram of Cocaine. Tolbert was held at the city of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the city of Oneonta Court.
New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs announced that a former employee of Springbrook in Sidney was arrested on charges that she drove an agency vehicle erratically while texting on her phone, jeopardizing the safety of a passenger. 30 year old Christi Swartwout of Sidney is charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person, following an August 2016 incident in which Swartwout was transporting an individual with developmental disabilities when she was observed driving erratically, nearly colliding with other cars. Swartwout was terminated from her position as a Health Care Assistant, she was arraigned in Oneonta City Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear in court on March 21.
State lawmakers are examining the rash of hate crimes across the state. State Senate Democrats are proposing increasing penalties for graffiti on religious properties & desecration of cemeteries. Governor Cuomo is calling for $25 Million Dollars to help religious schools step up security.
State lawmakers continue to examine proposals in the executive budget plan. The State Assembly is holding hearings on a plan to charge consumers as much as 7.6 Billion dollars over 12 years to bail out 3 aging nuclear power plants. State Senate Democrats are expected to release a college affordability plan shortly; the budget plan is due Aprils 1st.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBainbridgeBinghamtonBRIAN LEWISCHRISTI SWARTWOUTELM PARK METHODIST CHURCHGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA COMMITTEEGilbertsvilleGovernor CuomoHIGHWAY 7 BAR AND GRILLNew YorkNEW YORK JUSTICE FOR PROTECTION OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDSNYOneontaONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENTSidneySPRINGBROOKVICKIE TOLBERTWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 5-9-16
State Police arrested 53-year-old Kenneth Hines of Brooklyn for aggravated unlicensed operation and other traffic violations. This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Hines speeding at 92 mph, when the posted speed limit is 65 mph, on Interstate 81 southbound in the Town of Barker. An investigation determined his New York driving record showed him having 57 suspensions and revocations on 20 separate dates. Hines was arraigned in the adjoining Town of Fenton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time. His next court date in the Town of Barker court is pending.
Sidney Village Police arrested a local couple on drug & weapons charges. Police arrested 41-year-old Elizabeth Roettger (Rote-te-ger) for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and controlled substance not in its original container, and 42-year-old Christopher Roettger for criminal possession of a weapon unlawful possession of marijuana. Both were arraigned in Sidney Village court & were remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 Cash Bail & $10,000 bond.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the persons involved in the fatal accident on East Maine Road on May 8th. 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton was operating a Cadillac Escalade on East Maine Road; he collided with a Toyota Camry operated by 17-year-old Jontay Card of Binghamton, causing significant damage and multiple injuries. The front seat passenger in the Toyota, 17-year-old Dashaen Pabon of Endicott suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Wilson Hospital. The rear seat passenger, 4-year-old Samrya Oakley, of Johnson City suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. Both Steyer & Card were transported to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, Steyer was treated and released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 43-year-old Donald Card of Endwell for robbery, intimidating a witness & unlawful possession of marihuana. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at home on Delaware Avenue in the Town of Union, last Thursday night, where Card had allegedly forcibly took a wallet with money and valuables from a victim in a wheelchair and fled the scene. Troopers responded to the same location early Friday Morning as Card had returned and was threatening the victim, broke a window & fled the scene. Card was arrested at his home, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
The Sidney Central School District will be holding its Budget Hearing Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the high school library. Dr. Christensen will be presenting the 2016-17 school budget. The public is invited to attend.
After a spate of lawmakers breaking the law over the last 20 years, lawmakers have not passed any meaningful legislation. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-9-16)
Crouch said that he favors legislation that calls for the forfeiture of pensions of convicted lawmakers, complete transparency with regards to all campaign contributions and term limits on leadership & committee chairmanship positions.
The Otsego County District Attorney's Office reported the arrest of 45-year-old Kevin Blush of Milford for 2nd degree rape & child endangerment. Blush is accused of performing sexual acts with a female under the age of 15; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail. He faces court action on May 11th. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Sidney Planning Board will hold a “Meeting in Public” this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in room 202 at the Civic Center, the work session is being held to continue work on the Town of Sidney Zoning Local Law
State Senator Jim Seward announced a $50,000 state grant he secured to help with improvements at Copes Corners Park in the Town of Butternuts. The capital funding has been used to help with improvements to the park's bathroom facilities, pavilions, and purchase of playground equipment, it was included in the 2015-16 state budget and secured by Senator Seward through the New York State and Municipal Facilities Program.
The city of Oneonta will be milling, paving & striping the Westcott Lot over the next 3 days. Today, crews are milling & hauling away old asphalt, Tuesday crews will be paving with a hot new asphalt mix, and striping is expected on Wednesday, more information is available at 432-6465.
The town of Unadilla officials announced that Butternut Road is closed today. Crews are oil & stoning the road, they expect to have the project completed at around 4:00 this afternoon.
Sidney Village Police arrested a local couple on drug & weapons charges. Police arrested 41-year-old Elizabeth Roettger (Rote-te-ger) for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and controlled substance not in its original container, and 42-year-old Christopher Roettger for criminal possession of a weapon unlawful possession of marijuana. Both were arraigned in Sidney Village court & were remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 Cash Bail & $10,000 bond.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the persons involved in the fatal accident on East Maine Road on May 8th. 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton was operating a Cadillac Escalade on East Maine Road; he collided with a Toyota Camry operated by 17-year-old Jontay Card of Binghamton, causing significant damage and multiple injuries. The front seat passenger in the Toyota, 17-year-old Dashaen Pabon of Endicott suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Wilson Hospital. The rear seat passenger, 4-year-old Samrya Oakley, of Johnson City suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. Both Steyer & Card were transported to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, Steyer was treated and released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 43-year-old Donald Card of Endwell for robbery, intimidating a witness & unlawful possession of marihuana. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at home on Delaware Avenue in the Town of Union, last Thursday night, where Card had allegedly forcibly took a wallet with money and valuables from a victim in a wheelchair and fled the scene. Troopers responded to the same location early Friday Morning as Card had returned and was threatening the victim, broke a window & fled the scene. Card was arrested at his home, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
The Sidney Central School District will be holding its Budget Hearing Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the high school library. Dr. Christensen will be presenting the 2016-17 school budget. The public is invited to attend.
After a spate of lawmakers breaking the law over the last 20 years, lawmakers have not passed any meaningful legislation. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-9-16)
Crouch said that he favors legislation that calls for the forfeiture of pensions of convicted lawmakers, complete transparency with regards to all campaign contributions and term limits on leadership & committee chairmanship positions.
The Otsego County District Attorney's Office reported the arrest of 45-year-old Kevin Blush of Milford for 2nd degree rape & child endangerment. Blush is accused of performing sexual acts with a female under the age of 15; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail. He faces court action on May 11th. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Sidney Planning Board will hold a “Meeting in Public” this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in room 202 at the Civic Center, the work session is being held to continue work on the Town of Sidney Zoning Local Law
State Senator Jim Seward announced a $50,000 state grant he secured to help with improvements at Copes Corners Park in the Town of Butternuts. The capital funding has been used to help with improvements to the park's bathroom facilities, pavilions, and purchase of playground equipment, it was included in the 2015-16 state budget and secured by Senator Seward through the New York State and Municipal Facilities Program.
The city of Oneonta will be milling, paving & striping the Westcott Lot over the next 3 days. Today, crews are milling & hauling away old asphalt, Tuesday crews will be paving with a hot new asphalt mix, and striping is expected on Wednesday, more information is available at 432-6465.
The town of Unadilla officials announced that Butternut Road is closed today. Crews are oil & stoning the road, they expect to have the project completed at around 4:00 this afternoon.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBARKERBILL CHRISTENSENBinghamtonBrooklynButternutsChristopher RoettgerCOPES CORNERS PARKDashaen PabonDONALD CARDElizabeth RoettgerENDWELLFentonHARTWICKJONTAY CARDKENNETH HINESKEVIN BLUSHMilfordNew YorkNYOneontaSamrya OakleySIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOLSIDNEY CIVIC CENTERSIDNEY PLANNING BOARDState senator Jim SewardTHOMAS STEYERUNADILLAWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 5-5-16
Funeral arrangements for former State Senator Tom Libous have been scheduled for this Saturday. Libous died Tuesday following a lengthy battle with Cancer, at the age of 63. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Church of the Holy Family at 10 a.m. Saturday. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at 3600 Phyllis Street in Endwell.
The Sidney Police Department arrested 34 Year old Jodi Babcock of Unadilla, on a Sealed Indictment Warrant charging her with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Babcock was arrested at the Chenango County Correctional Facility where she is being held on another drug charge. Babcock is accused of selling heroin in the Village of Sidney on two occasions; she was remanded back to the Chenango County Correction Facility on $30,000 cash bail and $60,000 bond. The Sidney Police Department was assisted by the New York State Police.
State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit arrested 25-year-old Matthew Kimball of Utica; on 1 count of Sexual Abuse, following an investigation of an incident that occurred on March 11, 2016, at Motel 6, on Upper Front St., Town of Chenango. Kimball was arraigned in the Town of Chenango Court and released on his own recognizance pending further court action. The suspect and victim are students who are currently enrolled at Mohawk Valley Community College; anyone with information on the case can call state police at (315) 366-6106.
The Mohawk Valley & Central New York Regional Economic Development Councils award winning projects are sparking economic activity in the 2 regions, Assemblyman Bill Magee's district overlaps into bight of those councils, and he described the projects already underway:
(Magee 5-5-16)
The Cuomo administration will once again award regional economic development awards later this year to keep promoting economic development projects forwarded by local leaders in each region.
The annual Paint the Town Purple event in conjunction with the Tri-Town Relay for Life is tomorrow. American Cancer Society Local spokesperson Helen Gregory explains:
(Helen Gregory 5-6-16)
This Year's Tri-Town Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 14th in the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
The Copes Corners Park Committee of the Town of Butternuts is seeking vendors for its second annual Spring Fest, to be held at the park on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m. Vendor registration forms are available on the park's website, copescornerspark.org or at 783-2905 or 783-2518. The event will feature family activities throughout the day, and it will conclude with a concert by Tumbleweed Highway, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up events. Friday & Saturday, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the village Garage on Sherman Avenue. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM.
The Sidney Police Department arrested 34 Year old Jodi Babcock of Unadilla, on a Sealed Indictment Warrant charging her with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Babcock was arrested at the Chenango County Correctional Facility where she is being held on another drug charge. Babcock is accused of selling heroin in the Village of Sidney on two occasions; she was remanded back to the Chenango County Correction Facility on $30,000 cash bail and $60,000 bond. The Sidney Police Department was assisted by the New York State Police.
State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit arrested 25-year-old Matthew Kimball of Utica; on 1 count of Sexual Abuse, following an investigation of an incident that occurred on March 11, 2016, at Motel 6, on Upper Front St., Town of Chenango. Kimball was arraigned in the Town of Chenango Court and released on his own recognizance pending further court action. The suspect and victim are students who are currently enrolled at Mohawk Valley Community College; anyone with information on the case can call state police at (315) 366-6106.
The Mohawk Valley & Central New York Regional Economic Development Councils award winning projects are sparking economic activity in the 2 regions, Assemblyman Bill Magee's district overlaps into bight of those councils, and he described the projects already underway:
(Magee 5-5-16)
The Cuomo administration will once again award regional economic development awards later this year to keep promoting economic development projects forwarded by local leaders in each region.
The annual Paint the Town Purple event in conjunction with the Tri-Town Relay for Life is tomorrow. American Cancer Society Local spokesperson Helen Gregory explains:
(Helen Gregory 5-6-16)
This Year's Tri-Town Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 14th in the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
The Copes Corners Park Committee of the Town of Butternuts is seeking vendors for its second annual Spring Fest, to be held at the park on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m. Vendor registration forms are available on the park's website, copescornerspark.org or at 783-2905 or 783-2518. The event will feature family activities throughout the day, and it will conclude with a concert by Tumbleweed Highway, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up events. Friday & Saturday, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the village Garage on Sherman Avenue. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM.
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-22-16
Repairs will begin shortly on the Utica Main Line railroad tracks in Chenango County, following a meeting this morning among those involved in the reconstruction. Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango & The Chenango IDA Explains:
(Steve Craig 3-22-16)
The $5.8 million dollar project will repair tracks that were washed out between Binghamton & Norwich during the 2006 flooding in the region. They expect to have trains running along the line by summer of 2017.
Governor Cuomo announced an unprecedented surge in last-minute online voter registration activity, prior to the New York State presidential primary. Between March 10th & March 20th MyDMV, the state's online voter registration system, processed more than 40,883 voter registration applications, including 20,889 from first-time voters. MyDMV also set an all-time record on Friday, March 18th with 13,961 voter registration applications received, including 7,128 from first-time voters. New Yorkers must register by March 25th in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential primaries on April 19th.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reported that Yahoo Daily Fantasy Sports announced that they will follow New York State Law and will stop taking bets from New Yorkers on sporting events. The announcement follows Monday's agreement with FanDuel and DraftKings to follow New York's gambling laws.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual New Member Coffee Hour tomorrow morning. Sidney Chamber president Stephanie Taylor comments:
(Steph Taylor 3-22-16)
The event will begin at 7:30 at Trackside Dining on Main Street in Sidney.
The 20th anniversary of "Riverdance" will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton in May. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 3-22-16)
Tickets are available through Tickemaster at 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, more information about "Riverdance 20" and other shows are available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
The Copes Corners Park Committee of the Town of Butternuts is seeking vendors for its 2nd annual Spring Fest, to be held at the park on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Vendor registration forms are available on the park's website, copescornerspark.org or through town clerk’s office at 783-2905 or at 783-2518. The fee for a 12' by 12' booth is $25. All vendors must send the registration form and fee by April 22nd Organizers said that the event would feature family activities throughout the day, including music by Tumbleweed Highway beginning at 6:00 PM.
Troopers arrested 18 year old Gerardo Mendoza of Stamford, for Criminal Possession of Marijuana for allegedly possessing 115 grams of marijuana. The arrest resulted from a disabled vehicle stuck in the mud on the shoulder of I-88 in the Town of Maryland. Mendoza was issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date.
Troopers arrested 45 year old Mark Donnelly of Port Crane, for Driving While Intoxicated, following an accident on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Donnelly was issued tickets for DWI and unsafe lane change, he will return to the Town of Fenton Court on April 12th.
(Steve Craig 3-22-16)
The $5.8 million dollar project will repair tracks that were washed out between Binghamton & Norwich during the 2006 flooding in the region. They expect to have trains running along the line by summer of 2017.
Governor Cuomo announced an unprecedented surge in last-minute online voter registration activity, prior to the New York State presidential primary. Between March 10th & March 20th MyDMV, the state's online voter registration system, processed more than 40,883 voter registration applications, including 20,889 from first-time voters. MyDMV also set an all-time record on Friday, March 18th with 13,961 voter registration applications received, including 7,128 from first-time voters. New Yorkers must register by March 25th in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential primaries on April 19th.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reported that Yahoo Daily Fantasy Sports announced that they will follow New York State Law and will stop taking bets from New Yorkers on sporting events. The announcement follows Monday's agreement with FanDuel and DraftKings to follow New York's gambling laws.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual New Member Coffee Hour tomorrow morning. Sidney Chamber president Stephanie Taylor comments:
(Steph Taylor 3-22-16)
The event will begin at 7:30 at Trackside Dining on Main Street in Sidney.
The 20th anniversary of "Riverdance" will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton in May. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 3-22-16)
Tickets are available through Tickemaster at 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, more information about "Riverdance 20" and other shows are available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
The Copes Corners Park Committee of the Town of Butternuts is seeking vendors for its 2nd annual Spring Fest, to be held at the park on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Vendor registration forms are available on the park's website, copescornerspark.org or through town clerk’s office at 783-2905 or at 783-2518. The fee for a 12' by 12' booth is $25. All vendors must send the registration form and fee by April 22nd Organizers said that the event would feature family activities throughout the day, including music by Tumbleweed Highway beginning at 6:00 PM.
Troopers arrested 18 year old Gerardo Mendoza of Stamford, for Criminal Possession of Marijuana for allegedly possessing 115 grams of marijuana. The arrest resulted from a disabled vehicle stuck in the mud on the shoulder of I-88 in the Town of Maryland. Mendoza was issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date.
Troopers arrested 45 year old Mark Donnelly of Port Crane, for Driving While Intoxicated, following an accident on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Donnelly was issued tickets for DWI and unsafe lane change, he will return to the Town of Fenton Court on April 12th.