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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-30-16
State Police arrested 32-year-old Curtis Commesso of Bainbridge for reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt, after troopers were advised of a domestic dispute on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Commesso allegedly drove recklessly by another vehicle that was occupied by his ex-girlfriend, their young child and others, he swerved in front of the victim’s vehicle, and the behavior violated a court order of protection. Commesso was arraigned in the Town of Fenton Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending future court action.
New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Additionally, auditors identified 15 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated the laws or regulations of a health care program. So far, about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.
A New York state environmental conservation officer was hospitalized after being shot while investigating illegal hunting in Columbia County. State police say 2 En-Con officers were checking out reports of trespassing with shots fired Tuesday afternoon; Officer James Davey was shot in the pelvic area by 54-year-old Alan Blanchard of Gallatin. Davey underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Blanchard was charged Tuesday night with assault. He was being held Wednesday in county jail without bail.
The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 59-year-old Rhonda Wing of Morris for DWI Saturday after she crashed her car in the Town of Pittsfield. Wing was arraigned at the Pittsfield Town Court and is expected to reappear December 21st.
The State Assembly held a public hearing in Albany today regarding the rapid increase in student debt by college graduates. Statistics compiled by the state comptroller's office shows that student loan debt has doubled in the last decade. Last year, New York residents had an average of $32,200 in student debt, which is well above the national average of about $25,500.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 46-year-old Ronald Walley of Walton, for DWI, failure to keep right and speed unreasonable and prudent, following a 1-car rollover accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Walley was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court on December 28th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas Parade this Friday night in downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that this year’s theme is "A Country Christmas:"
(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)
Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the "Spirit Award" More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network's Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)
Tonight's meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting today through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:
(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)
The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Additionally, auditors identified 15 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated the laws or regulations of a health care program. So far, about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.
A New York state environmental conservation officer was hospitalized after being shot while investigating illegal hunting in Columbia County. State police say 2 En-Con officers were checking out reports of trespassing with shots fired Tuesday afternoon; Officer James Davey was shot in the pelvic area by 54-year-old Alan Blanchard of Gallatin. Davey underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Blanchard was charged Tuesday night with assault. He was being held Wednesday in county jail without bail.
The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 59-year-old Rhonda Wing of Morris for DWI Saturday after she crashed her car in the Town of Pittsfield. Wing was arraigned at the Pittsfield Town Court and is expected to reappear December 21st.
The State Assembly held a public hearing in Albany today regarding the rapid increase in student debt by college graduates. Statistics compiled by the state comptroller's office shows that student loan debt has doubled in the last decade. Last year, New York residents had an average of $32,200 in student debt, which is well above the national average of about $25,500.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 46-year-old Ronald Walley of Walton, for DWI, failure to keep right and speed unreasonable and prudent, following a 1-car rollover accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Walley was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court on December 28th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas Parade this Friday night in downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that this year’s theme is "A Country Christmas:"
(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)
Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the "Spirit Award" More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network's Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)
Tonight's meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting today through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:
(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)
The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
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WCDO News — Monday 7-11-16
Jury selection for the Almond Upton Trial began today In Broome County Court. Upton is accused of purposely running down Trooper Christopher Skinner on I-81 in the town of Chenango, while the Trooper was conducting an unrelated traffic stop. The trial is expected to take about 4 weeks. Upton is being tried for 1st degree Murder for the May 29th, 2014 incident.
Governor Cuomo’s “Get Screened, No Excuses” motorcycle ride went across the State this weekend, with hundreds of participants, in support of recent legislation to help combat breast cancer in New York. The new legislation requires Hospitals and Clinics to stay open an additional 4 hours a week after 5:00 PM. Governor Cuomo’s Girlfriend Sandra Lee accompanied the Governor on the ride this weekend to promote breast cancer awareness and the need for screenings; she is a recent breast cancer survivor.
On Sunday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old David Reed of Hamden on 1 count of 2nd degree Rape. Reed is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a child less than 15 years old. Reed was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 bail; A Felony hearing is scheduled for Delhi Town Court at a later date.
Congressman Chris Gibson was named by Speaker Paul Ryan to the House-Senate conference committee that will produce the final 2017 Defense Policy Bill, which authorizes funding for military programs. In addition to a 2.1% pay raise for our troops, the House version of the bill includes the POSTURE Act, legislation authored by Congressman Gibson to stop the Administration’s planned draw down of U.S. Land Forces in order to reestablish peace through strength. Speaker Ryan sited Congressman Gibson’s work on the Armed Services Committee, & his military background as reasons for the appointment.
State Police announced a "Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert" in the Southern Tier, for 78-year-old William Caloroso of Nichols, who is missing since Sunday. Caloroso is described as a white Male, 5’10", about 160 pounds with Brown Hair & eyes, he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on River Road in Nichols, at 8:30 PM last night, driving a 2010 dark blue Chevrolet Impala with New York license plate GDY-8262. He was wearing a flannel shirt, blue pants, and may be wearing a baseball hat that says Sidney on top. Anyone with information is asked to call State police at 561-7400 or at 911.
Area residents are once again receiving calls from people claiming to represent the IRS, who try to get personal information, in order to scam people out of money, Area Tax preparer George McLain explains:
(George McLain 7-11-16)
McLain said the IRS would never call & ask for that kind of information & that is also helpful to report such calls to law enforcement. More information is available by calling McLain at his Bainbridge office at 967-8858.
Hancock Fire and EMS responded to a report of flash flooding in the area of 5256 County Highway 28 Town of Hancock Saturday Night. A wedding with 130 people was in danger and subjects were advised to seek higher ground. The road covered in 1 to 1 ½ feet of rapidly moving water and impassible, swift water rescue resources by the Delaware County Emergency Services and the Deposit, Walton, and Sidney Swift Water Rescue Teams and boats, State Police responded. The water started to drop allowing responding personnel to gain access to the area of the wedding party. All 130 plus individuals were accounted for and safe on higher ground, they were assisted onto awaiting coach buses that had been provided for the wedding and driven to a safe location. Delaware County DPW cleared and reopened County Highway 28 shortly after. The bridge and lower part of Shea Road however were determined to be unsafe with extensive washouts noted. This area was closed off to travel.
Delaware County DPW will began oil & stone operations in the northern sections of the county today. Work will begin on County Route 9 & will continue on county routes 29, 30, 33, 12 & 10, work will then move south to routes 4, 27, 47, 20 & 67. The project is expected to take about 3 weeks to complete.
Sidney chamber of commerce arts & music festival is scheduled for July 30th in Downtown Sidney This year, Chamber President Stephanie Taylor explains:
(Stephanie Taylor 7-11-16)
The Sidney Chamber can be contacted at 561-2642, their new website is at sidneychamber.org.
Blood donations are being accepted today at 2 locations. Today in Sidney, blood can be donated from 10 a.m. to 3 pm at Sidney Federal Credit Union at 42 Union Street & in Gilbertsville from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Governor Cuomo’s “Get Screened, No Excuses” motorcycle ride went across the State this weekend, with hundreds of participants, in support of recent legislation to help combat breast cancer in New York. The new legislation requires Hospitals and Clinics to stay open an additional 4 hours a week after 5:00 PM. Governor Cuomo’s Girlfriend Sandra Lee accompanied the Governor on the ride this weekend to promote breast cancer awareness and the need for screenings; she is a recent breast cancer survivor.
On Sunday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old David Reed of Hamden on 1 count of 2nd degree Rape. Reed is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a child less than 15 years old. Reed was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 bail; A Felony hearing is scheduled for Delhi Town Court at a later date.
Congressman Chris Gibson was named by Speaker Paul Ryan to the House-Senate conference committee that will produce the final 2017 Defense Policy Bill, which authorizes funding for military programs. In addition to a 2.1% pay raise for our troops, the House version of the bill includes the POSTURE Act, legislation authored by Congressman Gibson to stop the Administration’s planned draw down of U.S. Land Forces in order to reestablish peace through strength. Speaker Ryan sited Congressman Gibson’s work on the Armed Services Committee, & his military background as reasons for the appointment.
State Police announced a "Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert" in the Southern Tier, for 78-year-old William Caloroso of Nichols, who is missing since Sunday. Caloroso is described as a white Male, 5’10", about 160 pounds with Brown Hair & eyes, he suffers from Alzheimer's disease and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on River Road in Nichols, at 8:30 PM last night, driving a 2010 dark blue Chevrolet Impala with New York license plate GDY-8262. He was wearing a flannel shirt, blue pants, and may be wearing a baseball hat that says Sidney on top. Anyone with information is asked to call State police at 561-7400 or at 911.
Area residents are once again receiving calls from people claiming to represent the IRS, who try to get personal information, in order to scam people out of money, Area Tax preparer George McLain explains:
(George McLain 7-11-16)
McLain said the IRS would never call & ask for that kind of information & that is also helpful to report such calls to law enforcement. More information is available by calling McLain at his Bainbridge office at 967-8858.
Hancock Fire and EMS responded to a report of flash flooding in the area of 5256 County Highway 28 Town of Hancock Saturday Night. A wedding with 130 people was in danger and subjects were advised to seek higher ground. The road covered in 1 to 1 ½ feet of rapidly moving water and impassible, swift water rescue resources by the Delaware County Emergency Services and the Deposit, Walton, and Sidney Swift Water Rescue Teams and boats, State Police responded. The water started to drop allowing responding personnel to gain access to the area of the wedding party. All 130 plus individuals were accounted for and safe on higher ground, they were assisted onto awaiting coach buses that had been provided for the wedding and driven to a safe location. Delaware County DPW cleared and reopened County Highway 28 shortly after. The bridge and lower part of Shea Road however were determined to be unsafe with extensive washouts noted. This area was closed off to travel.
Delaware County DPW will began oil & stone operations in the northern sections of the county today. Work will begin on County Route 9 & will continue on county routes 29, 30, 33, 12 & 10, work will then move south to routes 4, 27, 47, 20 & 67. The project is expected to take about 3 weeks to complete.
Sidney chamber of commerce arts & music festival is scheduled for July 30th in Downtown Sidney This year, Chamber President Stephanie Taylor explains:
(Stephanie Taylor 7-11-16)
The Sidney Chamber can be contacted at 561-2642, their new website is at sidneychamber.org.
Blood donations are being accepted today at 2 locations. Today in Sidney, blood can be donated from 10 a.m. to 3 pm at Sidney Federal Credit Union at 42 Union Street & in Gilbertsville from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-12-16
Governor Cuomo is set top deliver his annual State of the State & Budget message to a joint session of the legislature tomorrow. The presentation begins at 12:30, where Governor Cuomo will unveil the details of his 14 proposals that he has released over the last week.
The state DOT is reminding motorists driving in today’s wintry conditions, to remember a few simple rules: Never follow a snowplow too closely or attempt to pass one. Never try to pass one on the right, as the driver will not be able to see you. Remember that the highway ahead of the plow is usually snow-covered; Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles; Assume that bridge surfaces are slippery, as they freeze more quickly than road surfaces; Equip your car with emergency supplies including sand, shovel, flares, booster cables, rope, ice scraper, portable radio, flashlight, blankets and extra warm clothes;
State Police arrested 37-year-old Nancy Callahan of Richfield Springs for criminal possession of a controlled substance and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. Callahan was observed failing to stop for a flashing red light when she was driving on State Highway 205 in the Town of Laurens, & for possessing Oxycodone pills. Callahan was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Laurens court on January 21st.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office today announced the receipt of a grant of $17,000 from Constitution Pipeline. The grant will be used to support the purchase of Polaris Rangers for Emergency First Responders. The support to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is part of a community grant program available to New York counties that host Constitution Pipeline. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is one of over 100 community organizations in New York receiving a total of more than $1.9 million in seven rounds of grants. The Funding will be used to purchase Polaris Rangers for emergency response to isolated areas and for tracking missing persons in rural landscapes.
The Chenango county Sheriff's department arrested Trevor Collins of Norwich, on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of Address Change. Collins is a registered Sex offender, he allegedly moved from his registered residence in the Village of Earlville to another location in the City of Norwich, without notifying the Norwich police Department or the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office of his new address. Collins was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility with no bail pending a future appearance in Village of Earlville court at a later date.
The Chenango County sheriff's department responded to a 2 car head on crash in the town of Sherburne Monday morning at about 10:20. Deputies reported that Vehicles Number 2 was traveling northbound near Knapp road, when it collided with a vehicle driven by Lance Yerton of Sherburne. Yerton was Taken to a Utica area hospital with face & leg Injuries, the driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead after being taken to a Utica Hospital, the name of the deceased would be released following notification of the next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.
Assembly Republicans announced an agenda to revamp New York’s education system. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:
(Lopez 1-12-16)
The plan encompasses 6 points, including changing the Common Core curriculum, Eliminating the Gap Elimination Adjustment, Repeal the current teacher evaluation system and establish a new system.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the Senate passage of legislation that completely eliminates the Gap Elimination Adjustment this year.
(Seward 1-12-16)
The bill would erase the $434 million in GEA cuts remaining for schools in 2016-17. The bill will be sent to the assembly.
While the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, a lucky Broome County Lottery player won $50,000 on a ticket sold at Friendly Food Mart at 1308 East Main Street in Endicott. Nobody has claimed the big jackpot; The Lottery encourages everyone who buys a New York Lottery draw game ticket to check their tickets again, as they could be holding a winner. Tickets expire one year after the game’s drawing. The next drawing is Wednesday, with the jackpot now set at $1.4 billion.
The state DOT is reminding motorists driving in today’s wintry conditions, to remember a few simple rules: Never follow a snowplow too closely or attempt to pass one. Never try to pass one on the right, as the driver will not be able to see you. Remember that the highway ahead of the plow is usually snow-covered; Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles; Assume that bridge surfaces are slippery, as they freeze more quickly than road surfaces; Equip your car with emergency supplies including sand, shovel, flares, booster cables, rope, ice scraper, portable radio, flashlight, blankets and extra warm clothes;
State Police arrested 37-year-old Nancy Callahan of Richfield Springs for criminal possession of a controlled substance and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. Callahan was observed failing to stop for a flashing red light when she was driving on State Highway 205 in the Town of Laurens, & for possessing Oxycodone pills. Callahan was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Laurens court on January 21st.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office today announced the receipt of a grant of $17,000 from Constitution Pipeline. The grant will be used to support the purchase of Polaris Rangers for Emergency First Responders. The support to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is part of a community grant program available to New York counties that host Constitution Pipeline. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is one of over 100 community organizations in New York receiving a total of more than $1.9 million in seven rounds of grants. The Funding will be used to purchase Polaris Rangers for emergency response to isolated areas and for tracking missing persons in rural landscapes.
The Chenango county Sheriff's department arrested Trevor Collins of Norwich, on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of Address Change. Collins is a registered Sex offender, he allegedly moved from his registered residence in the Village of Earlville to another location in the City of Norwich, without notifying the Norwich police Department or the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office of his new address. Collins was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility with no bail pending a future appearance in Village of Earlville court at a later date.
The Chenango County sheriff's department responded to a 2 car head on crash in the town of Sherburne Monday morning at about 10:20. Deputies reported that Vehicles Number 2 was traveling northbound near Knapp road, when it collided with a vehicle driven by Lance Yerton of Sherburne. Yerton was Taken to a Utica area hospital with face & leg Injuries, the driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead after being taken to a Utica Hospital, the name of the deceased would be released following notification of the next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.
Assembly Republicans announced an agenda to revamp New York’s education system. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:
(Lopez 1-12-16)
The plan encompasses 6 points, including changing the Common Core curriculum, Eliminating the Gap Elimination Adjustment, Repeal the current teacher evaluation system and establish a new system.
State Senator Jim Seward announced the Senate passage of legislation that completely eliminates the Gap Elimination Adjustment this year.
(Seward 1-12-16)
The bill would erase the $434 million in GEA cuts remaining for schools in 2016-17. The bill will be sent to the assembly.
While the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, a lucky Broome County Lottery player won $50,000 on a ticket sold at Friendly Food Mart at 1308 East Main Street in Endicott. Nobody has claimed the big jackpot; The Lottery encourages everyone who buys a New York Lottery draw game ticket to check their tickets again, as they could be holding a winner. Tickets expire one year after the game’s drawing. The next drawing is Wednesday, with the jackpot now set at $1.4 billion.