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WCDO News — Friday 4-7-17
The Flood warning is continuing to be issued by the National Weather service for the WCDO listening area through Saturday afternoon. In Sidney, Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO what is expected after consulting with Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend this morning:
(Andy Matviak 4-7-17)
Minor flooding has been reported along the Susquehanna River in Unadilla & Bainbridge locally, as well as in Walton on the Delaware River, and in Sherburne & Greene along the Chenango River. River Gauges can be accessed at WCDORadio.com & click on the River Levels Icon.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Arts & Music Festival on July 15th in Keith Clark Park, as Main Street will be undergoing renovations during the summer months. The chamber is looking for vendors who want to participate to contact the Chamber soon, according to Stephanie Taylor & Teri Schunk:
(Steph Taylor-Teri Schunk 4-7-16)
This, the Headliners will be Woodshed Prophets, The Art portion of the event is being coordinated by Dan Harrington of the Harrington Gallery. Other scheduled activities will include the Classic Car Cruise in, Cullman Days and the event will also fall on the Sidney Alumni weekend.
The group that has run the "Milk Bar” at The New York State Fair since 1952 is pulling out because of funding issues. The not for profit New York State Dairy Exhibits received only half of the $90,000 subsidy that they usually receive from the state to cover expenses, the Cuomo administration said that the state will run the Milk Bar at the State Fair this year.
Chenango Arts Council will have the "Open Hand Theater" presenting "The Chocolate War". Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 4-7-17)
The show will be held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 2:00 PM Sunday, more information about this & other events can be accessed at Chenango Arts.org or at 336-2787.
The village of Sidney announced that Keith Clark Park Is closed until further notice, and minor flooding in anticipated in the River Street Area from the Fire House to State Route 8. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:
(Andy Matviak 4-6-17)
Matviak said that those with questions could call the Sidney Fire Department at 561-2313 or 561-2312. Updates will be posted to Village of Sidney website or the Villages Face book Page, river levels can be found at wcdoonline.com & click on the river levels icon.
More than 300 fire departments across New York State have already signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). On April 29-30, firehouses across the State will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service. Members of the public are invited to visit their local firehouses, where volunteer firefighters will be conducting tours of their facilities, demonstrating firefighting techniques, and allowing visitors to try on turnout gear. more information, is available at recruitny.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership Breakfast in Hancock this morning. The Networking Breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Hancock House at 137 East Main Street in Hancock.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this morning at 10am at the County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.
(Andy Matviak 4-7-17)
Minor flooding has been reported along the Susquehanna River in Unadilla & Bainbridge locally, as well as in Walton on the Delaware River, and in Sherburne & Greene along the Chenango River. River Gauges can be accessed at WCDORadio.com & click on the River Levels Icon.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Arts & Music Festival on July 15th in Keith Clark Park, as Main Street will be undergoing renovations during the summer months. The chamber is looking for vendors who want to participate to contact the Chamber soon, according to Stephanie Taylor & Teri Schunk:
(Steph Taylor-Teri Schunk 4-7-16)
This, the Headliners will be Woodshed Prophets, The Art portion of the event is being coordinated by Dan Harrington of the Harrington Gallery. Other scheduled activities will include the Classic Car Cruise in, Cullman Days and the event will also fall on the Sidney Alumni weekend.
The group that has run the "Milk Bar” at The New York State Fair since 1952 is pulling out because of funding issues. The not for profit New York State Dairy Exhibits received only half of the $90,000 subsidy that they usually receive from the state to cover expenses, the Cuomo administration said that the state will run the Milk Bar at the State Fair this year.
Chenango Arts Council will have the "Open Hand Theater" presenting "The Chocolate War". Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 4-7-17)
The show will be held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 2:00 PM Sunday, more information about this & other events can be accessed at Chenango Arts.org or at 336-2787.
The village of Sidney announced that Keith Clark Park Is closed until further notice, and minor flooding in anticipated in the River Street Area from the Fire House to State Route 8. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:
(Andy Matviak 4-6-17)
Matviak said that those with questions could call the Sidney Fire Department at 561-2313 or 561-2312. Updates will be posted to Village of Sidney website or the Villages Face book Page, river levels can be found at wcdoonline.com & click on the river levels icon.
More than 300 fire departments across New York State have already signed up for the seventh annual RecruitNY weekend, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). On April 29-30, firehouses across the State will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service. Members of the public are invited to visit their local firehouses, where volunteer firefighters will be conducting tours of their facilities, demonstrating firefighting techniques, and allowing visitors to try on turnout gear. more information, is available at recruitny.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership Breakfast in Hancock this morning. The Networking Breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Hancock House at 137 East Main Street in Hancock.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this morning at 10am at the County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.
ALECIA O'NEILLBainbridgeCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHOCOLATE WARDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDELAWARE COUNTY TOURISM BOARDFiremen’s Association of the State of New YorkGreeneHANCOCKHANCOCK HOUSEMARTIN W. KAPPEL THEATERNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICENew YorkNYOPEN HAND THEATERRECRUITNYRICH TOWNSHENDSherburneSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLSIDNEY MAYOR ANDY MATVIAKSTEPHANIE TAYLORTERI SCHUNKUNADILLAWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-15-17
State Police have charged Cal Harris of Spencer on 2 new charges, in connection with an alleged stalking of a State Police Investigator in Oneonta last June. Harris is now charged with Menacing & Harassment, in addition to the original stalking charge, for allegedly stalking an investigator who worked for state Police in the case of the disappearance of Cal Harris's estranged wife Michelle in 2001. Harris was freed last year after a 4th Murder trial, he pleaded not guilty to the latest charges Tuesday & faces action in Oneonta court on April 19th.
The Oneonta downtown Revitalization Initiative committee will hold another meeting tonight, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street. The meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman warned immigrants of scams, where people have been fraudulently posing as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents scams and demanding money in order to avoid deportation. Schneiderman said that his office has received an increasing number of scams as deportation raids that been have taken place. To report potential fraud, people are asked to call the Attorney General's Immigration Services Fraud Unit Hotline at (866) 390-2992 or email Civil.Rights@ag.ny.gov.
The city of Oneonta fire department is conducting a community risk assessment. Anyone who has had to use the services of the fire department in the city or town of Oneonta is encouraged to take the survey, which can be found at surveymonkey.com/39JHTHZ, or on the department's Facebook page.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a "First Friday Eat & Meet" membership breakfast on Friday, March 3 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at Centennial Lounge in Sanford Hall at SUNY Delhi. The featured speaker is Michael Laliberte who was appointed as SUNY Delhi president in August. The event is sponsored by SFCU, To RSVP call 746-2281 or register online at delawarecounty.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business that will be held on Tuesday, March 28th at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom. Nominations are accepted at survey.constantcontact.com.
Binghamton Police charged 25-year-old Juan Lopez of Binghamton for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Santos Echevarria of Binghamton. Officers were called to the parking lot of Town & Country apartments for a disturbance early Sunday morning, Echevarria had already left the scene in a vehicle and was taken to the Lourdes Hospital Emergency Room; He died a short time later. Lopez also fled, but he surrendered himself to Binghamton Police. he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, Binghamton Police are continuing the investigation and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 772-7080.
The Commerce Chenango 2017 Economic Forecast Breakfast will be held from 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich this morning. The Keynote Speaker will be Kenneth Entenmann of NBT Wealth Management.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will meet tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen discussed tonight’s agenda, and other schedule items coming up shortly:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-15-17)
The Recovery Coach Training Event will be hosted by Tri-Town Regional Hospital and will be delivered by Mary Rosenthal & her staff at The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County.
The Oneonta downtown Revitalization Initiative committee will hold another meeting tonight, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street. The meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman warned immigrants of scams, where people have been fraudulently posing as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents scams and demanding money in order to avoid deportation. Schneiderman said that his office has received an increasing number of scams as deportation raids that been have taken place. To report potential fraud, people are asked to call the Attorney General's Immigration Services Fraud Unit Hotline at (866) 390-2992 or email Civil.Rights@ag.ny.gov.
The city of Oneonta fire department is conducting a community risk assessment. Anyone who has had to use the services of the fire department in the city or town of Oneonta is encouraged to take the survey, which can be found at surveymonkey.com/39JHTHZ, or on the department's Facebook page.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a "First Friday Eat & Meet" membership breakfast on Friday, March 3 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at Centennial Lounge in Sanford Hall at SUNY Delhi. The featured speaker is Michael Laliberte who was appointed as SUNY Delhi president in August. The event is sponsored by SFCU, To RSVP call 746-2281 or register online at delawarecounty.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business that will be held on Tuesday, March 28th at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom. Nominations are accepted at survey.constantcontact.com.
Binghamton Police charged 25-year-old Juan Lopez of Binghamton for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Santos Echevarria of Binghamton. Officers were called to the parking lot of Town & Country apartments for a disturbance early Sunday morning, Echevarria had already left the scene in a vehicle and was taken to the Lourdes Hospital Emergency Room; He died a short time later. Lopez also fled, but he surrendered himself to Binghamton Police. he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, Binghamton Police are continuing the investigation and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 772-7080.
The Commerce Chenango 2017 Economic Forecast Breakfast will be held from 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich this morning. The Keynote Speaker will be Kenneth Entenmann of NBT Wealth Management.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will meet tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen discussed tonight’s agenda, and other schedule items coming up shortly:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-15-17)
The Recovery Coach Training Event will be hosted by Tri-Town Regional Hospital and will be delivered by Mary Rosenthal & her staff at The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County.
ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC SCHNEIDERMANNBinghamtonCAL HARRISCANASAWACTA COUNTRY CLUBCommerce ChenangoDelaware County Chamber of CommerceFoothills Performing Arts CenterJUAN LOPEZLORRAINE KECKEISENLOURDES HOSPITALNew YorkNorwichNYOneontaONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENTOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCESANTOS ECHEVARRIASPENCERSUNY DELHISUNY ONEONTA HUNT UNION BALLROOMTRI TOWN COALITION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIONWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 2-10-17
23-year-old Caden Cruz of Oxford pleaded guilty to a number of charges in Chenango County Court Thursday. Cruz was originally charged last March with 2nd degree Assault, resisting arrest, & criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument. Cruz was arrested by Norwich Police following a foot pursuit on March 1st; he was also accused of striking the first responding Police officer. He faces sentencing shortly.
24-year-old Brittney Ellis of Binghamton was arrested following a search of her residence. Police seized cocaine, packaging materials, when they executed a warrant, police said 2 children were in the residence at the time of the raid. Ellis was charged with 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, 2 counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child. Ellis was arraigned in Binghamton city court and sent to Broome County Jail.
Governor Cuomo announced $3 million in new funding to help eligible municipalities and rural electricity cooperatives purchase electric vehicles for use in their municipal use fleets. The initiative is part of the New York Power Authority’s Municipal Electric-Drive Vehicle Program, which provides financial assistance to facilitate the replacement of less fuel-efficient vehicles. This announcement supports Governor Cuomo's energy goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York 40 percent by 2030.
New York State of Health is holding information sessions at libraries throughout the state to reach uninsured New Yorkers. Certified in-person assistors will be available to answer questions and provide enrollment assistance during more than 200 information sessions at 77 libraries in February. a local session will be held in Walton at the Ogden Public Library on February 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM.
The Village of Sidney announced that sign ups For recreational spring sports are currently underway. sign ups are available for Major & minor League Baseball, Quad County Softball, Coed Peewee ball & t-ball. forms are not being mailed out, but are available at the Sidney Elementary school, the village clerks office or online at villageofsidney.org, forms must be submitted by March 10th.
Catholic Charities of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie Counties is looking for volunteers to act as mentors for at-risk children ages 7-17. Spokesperson Tracy Martindale explains:
(Tracy Martindale 2-10-17)
More information is available by calling 604-4071 or 353-2198.
State Police arrested 22 year old Joshua Fuller of Windsor for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, after troopers were requested to assist the Binghamton Police Community Response Team with a traffic stop. Binghamton Police officers discovered over $20,000 dollars in cash & savings bonds that did not belong to Fuller or his passengers. Troopers determined that Fuller had recently stolen over $40,000 from a home while he was working for the owner. Fuller was arraigned in the Town of Union Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. His next court date is pending.
State Police arrested 31 year old Sara Milford of Oneonta for Driving While Intoxicated & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and other traffic tickets. Milford is accused of speeding on Winney Hill Road in the Town of Oneonta, troopers located an open bottle of beer, discovered that Milford was driving with a suspended license, they also found 5 grams of marihuana. Milford was issued tickets to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on February 21, 2017.
Broome County & the city of Binghamton announced that the Empire Road Race Series would begin on March 4th. The 10 race series will run through November 23rd, some of the races will coincide with the Parlor City 5K race during July Fest, and the Kelly LaBarre 5K race during Spiedie Fest. More information is available at empire road race series.org.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center will once again feature the "Not Too Far From Home" Comedy tour, coming tonight at 8:00 PM in Oneonta. Aaron David Ward & 2 other comedians will perform, tickets are available by calling Foothills at 431-2080, or at FoothillsPAC.org.
A Valentine Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday morning at the Sidney Center Fire Hall. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, it is hosted by the Sidney Center Ladies Auxiliary.
24-year-old Brittney Ellis of Binghamton was arrested following a search of her residence. Police seized cocaine, packaging materials, when they executed a warrant, police said 2 children were in the residence at the time of the raid. Ellis was charged with 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, 2 counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child. Ellis was arraigned in Binghamton city court and sent to Broome County Jail.
Governor Cuomo announced $3 million in new funding to help eligible municipalities and rural electricity cooperatives purchase electric vehicles for use in their municipal use fleets. The initiative is part of the New York Power Authority’s Municipal Electric-Drive Vehicle Program, which provides financial assistance to facilitate the replacement of less fuel-efficient vehicles. This announcement supports Governor Cuomo's energy goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York 40 percent by 2030.
New York State of Health is holding information sessions at libraries throughout the state to reach uninsured New Yorkers. Certified in-person assistors will be available to answer questions and provide enrollment assistance during more than 200 information sessions at 77 libraries in February. a local session will be held in Walton at the Ogden Public Library on February 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM.
The Village of Sidney announced that sign ups For recreational spring sports are currently underway. sign ups are available for Major & minor League Baseball, Quad County Softball, Coed Peewee ball & t-ball. forms are not being mailed out, but are available at the Sidney Elementary school, the village clerks office or online at villageofsidney.org, forms must be submitted by March 10th.
Catholic Charities of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie Counties is looking for volunteers to act as mentors for at-risk children ages 7-17. Spokesperson Tracy Martindale explains:
(Tracy Martindale 2-10-17)
More information is available by calling 604-4071 or 353-2198.
State Police arrested 22 year old Joshua Fuller of Windsor for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, after troopers were requested to assist the Binghamton Police Community Response Team with a traffic stop. Binghamton Police officers discovered over $20,000 dollars in cash & savings bonds that did not belong to Fuller or his passengers. Troopers determined that Fuller had recently stolen over $40,000 from a home while he was working for the owner. Fuller was arraigned in the Town of Union Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. His next court date is pending.
State Police arrested 31 year old Sara Milford of Oneonta for Driving While Intoxicated & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and other traffic tickets. Milford is accused of speeding on Winney Hill Road in the Town of Oneonta, troopers located an open bottle of beer, discovered that Milford was driving with a suspended license, they also found 5 grams of marihuana. Milford was issued tickets to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on February 21, 2017.
Broome County & the city of Binghamton announced that the Empire Road Race Series would begin on March 4th. The 10 race series will run through November 23rd, some of the races will coincide with the Parlor City 5K race during July Fest, and the Kelly LaBarre 5K race during Spiedie Fest. More information is available at empire road race series.org.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center will once again feature the "Not Too Far From Home" Comedy tour, coming tonight at 8:00 PM in Oneonta. Aaron David Ward & 2 other comedians will perform, tickets are available by calling Foothills at 431-2080, or at FoothillsPAC.org.
A Valentine Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday morning at the Sidney Center Fire Hall. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, it is hosted by the Sidney Center Ladies Auxiliary.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-7-17
Governor Cuomo spoke at Binghamton University today, he called for County Executives to convene meetings among all county governments to consolidate services, share office space & equipment, & put it before voters, in order to lower the States Staggering Property taxes:
(Cuomo Property Tax)
Governor Cuomo also reiterated his plans for free SUNY Tuitions for students in families earning less than $125,000 a year:
(Cuomo SUNY)
Cuomo has both plans up for consideration by the State Legislature this year, in his $152.9 Billion dollar budget proposal.
State Police arrested 48-year-old Henry Grant of Oxford, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, False Inspection Sticker and several other traffic violations. A State Trooper saw an improper inspection sticker on a vehicle in the Town of Candor, it was determined that Grant had placed a fake inspection sticker on the windshield a Toyota SUV, he was driving with a suspended license, had switched plates on the vehicle and was driving without insurance. An inventory of his vehicle found that he unlawfully possessed about three grams of methamphetamine. Grant was arraigned Candor Town Court and was released to reappear on March 6th.
Sales tax collections in Delaware County grew by about 7% in 2016, according to a report recently released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce president Ray Pucci, claims that tourism is reason:
(Ray Pucci 2-7-17)
While statewide collections grew by 2.3%, Delaware County was among only six counties that saw increases of more than 4%, Regionally, the Southern Tier counties grew by less than 1%.
A free business partnership workshop open to the public will be held tonight at the Oxford Academy primary school multi purpose room. Representatives from the Voss Group & Southern Tier Startup Alliance will speak to those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs in the Greater Chenango Area, the workshop runs form 6:30to 8:00 PM tonight & is one of a series of workshops as part of the 2 year "Innovation Series" of monthly forums. More information is available at 843-2025 extension 3301.
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced that the Assembly Majority plans on implementing legislation to protect & enhance the lives of New York's Immigrant population:
(Carl Heastie 2-7-17)
Heastie also said that they would once again act on the "Dream Act" to allow illegal immigrants to pursue higher education that legislation has failed to pass in the Republican led State Senate in the past.
State Police arrested 37 year old Brenten Bryan of Stamford, for the felony of Aggravated DWI, with a child passenger less than 16 years old, with a B.A.C. result of .24%, plus other traffic violations. Bryan was observed speeding and then pulling into the South Kortright Central School parking lot, where he had let a child off at the school. Bryan was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Kortright Court on Feb 21st.
The State Senate passed a bill to bring ride sharing to Upstate communities. The bill provides the framework for ride-sharing companies to expand operations outside of New York City and enable new jobs to be created. While the Executive Budget includes a tax of 5.5 percent on rides that begin outside of New York City, the Senate's measure cuts that tax to 2 percent and does not subject rides to the 4 percent state sales tax.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown revitalization Initiative Planning Committee will be held today, at the Foothills Performing Arts center on the 2nd floor. The meeting will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM & is open to the public and there will be a period for public comments. Also, the Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting tonight, at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
The National Women's Hall of Fame will announce their 2017 inductees today in Seneca Falls, the site of the first women's rights convention. 10 women who will be inducted to the hall during a ceremony in September, so far 266 women who have influenced arts, athletics, business, education, government, and the sciences, have been inducted.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar & Grill in Bainbridge. The Race meeting will start at 7:00 PM; the General meeting will start at 7:45 PM
(Cuomo Property Tax)
Governor Cuomo also reiterated his plans for free SUNY Tuitions for students in families earning less than $125,000 a year:
(Cuomo SUNY)
Cuomo has both plans up for consideration by the State Legislature this year, in his $152.9 Billion dollar budget proposal.
State Police arrested 48-year-old Henry Grant of Oxford, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, False Inspection Sticker and several other traffic violations. A State Trooper saw an improper inspection sticker on a vehicle in the Town of Candor, it was determined that Grant had placed a fake inspection sticker on the windshield a Toyota SUV, he was driving with a suspended license, had switched plates on the vehicle and was driving without insurance. An inventory of his vehicle found that he unlawfully possessed about three grams of methamphetamine. Grant was arraigned Candor Town Court and was released to reappear on March 6th.
Sales tax collections in Delaware County grew by about 7% in 2016, according to a report recently released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce president Ray Pucci, claims that tourism is reason:
(Ray Pucci 2-7-17)
While statewide collections grew by 2.3%, Delaware County was among only six counties that saw increases of more than 4%, Regionally, the Southern Tier counties grew by less than 1%.
A free business partnership workshop open to the public will be held tonight at the Oxford Academy primary school multi purpose room. Representatives from the Voss Group & Southern Tier Startup Alliance will speak to those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs in the Greater Chenango Area, the workshop runs form 6:30to 8:00 PM tonight & is one of a series of workshops as part of the 2 year "Innovation Series" of monthly forums. More information is available at 843-2025 extension 3301.
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced that the Assembly Majority plans on implementing legislation to protect & enhance the lives of New York's Immigrant population:
(Carl Heastie 2-7-17)
Heastie also said that they would once again act on the "Dream Act" to allow illegal immigrants to pursue higher education that legislation has failed to pass in the Republican led State Senate in the past.
State Police arrested 37 year old Brenten Bryan of Stamford, for the felony of Aggravated DWI, with a child passenger less than 16 years old, with a B.A.C. result of .24%, plus other traffic violations. Bryan was observed speeding and then pulling into the South Kortright Central School parking lot, where he had let a child off at the school. Bryan was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Kortright Court on Feb 21st.
The State Senate passed a bill to bring ride sharing to Upstate communities. The bill provides the framework for ride-sharing companies to expand operations outside of New York City and enable new jobs to be created. While the Executive Budget includes a tax of 5.5 percent on rides that begin outside of New York City, the Senate's measure cuts that tax to 2 percent and does not subject rides to the 4 percent state sales tax.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown revitalization Initiative Planning Committee will be held today, at the Foothills Performing Arts center on the 2nd floor. The meeting will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM & is open to the public and there will be a period for public comments. Also, the Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting tonight, at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
The National Women's Hall of Fame will announce their 2017 inductees today in Seneca Falls, the site of the first women's rights convention. 10 women who will be inducted to the hall during a ceremony in September, so far 266 women who have influenced arts, athletics, business, education, government, and the sciences, have been inducted.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar & Grill in Bainbridge. The Race meeting will start at 7:00 PM; the General meeting will start at 7:45 PM
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WCDO News — Thursday 2-2-17
Firefighters from Norwich, North Norwich & Sherburne responded to a vehicle fire on State route 12 between North Norwich & Sherburne, yesterday afternoon. A Pepperidge farms delivery truck was in flames when fire fighters arrived shortly after 12:00 Noon Wednesday, Chenango county fire investigators reported that the vehicle had broken down, was towed to a rest area, when a mechanic ruptured a gas line. The vehicle was totally destroyed, no injuries were report, and no tickets were issued.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today filed a motion to join a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's immigration Executive Order. Schneiderman insisted that not only is the order unconstitutional, but it does harm to the states economy. New York is home to over 4.4 million foreign-born residents, about 22.5% of the state's population, many of whom operate businesses or who are Doctors, Lawyers, Educators or students.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown revitalization Initiative Planning Committee will be held next Tuesday, at the Foothills Performing Arts center on the 2nd floor. The meeting will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM & is open to the public and there will be a period for public comments.
Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting was Elected 2nd Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the New York State Sheriffs' Association, at the 83rd Annual Winter Training Conference last week in Albany. Sheriff Cutting will work with Sheriffs around the state, to further the efforts of the Sheriffs' Association to enhance public safety in New York State through professional training and accreditation programs, public safety programs, and advocacy. The New York State Sheriffs' Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation, formed in 1934, for the purpose of assisting sheriffs in the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 34-year-old Samantha Rich of Stamford for Endangering the Welfare of a Child; Rich is accused of letting a 7-year-old child smoke marijuana in her residence last summer. Rich was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Stamford Court on February 14th.
The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse prevention is taking steps to be a non-Profit status & setting up a board of Directors shortly. Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-2-17)
Nominations for the coalition's board of directors are due by February 13th, followed by a vote on February 15th at 6:00 PM at the next meeting at the Sidney High School Library.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group most recent project was a fundraising campaign to install a new sign for the library. The Group Received the sign and installed it last week and will be hosting a ribbon cutting and reception at the library today, @ 4:00pm at the Sidney Center Library on Main Street.
State Lawmakers are holding budget hearings in Albany on various segments of the Governor's Proposed Budget. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that school districts can not wait any longer for changes to the school aid formulas:
(Crouch 2-2-17)
Crouch said that the formulas were due to change about a decade ago under then Governor Eliot Spitzer, but a lawsuit & the recession put those changes on the back burner.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations of Delaware County businesses for Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Tourism Property of the Year, and Business Advocate of the Year. Nominations must be received by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 or info@delawarecounty.org by February 20th. Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Awards Gala in May, more information is available at the Chamber at 746-2281.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today filed a motion to join a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's immigration Executive Order. Schneiderman insisted that not only is the order unconstitutional, but it does harm to the states economy. New York is home to over 4.4 million foreign-born residents, about 22.5% of the state's population, many of whom operate businesses or who are Doctors, Lawyers, Educators or students.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown revitalization Initiative Planning Committee will be held next Tuesday, at the Foothills Performing Arts center on the 2nd floor. The meeting will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM & is open to the public and there will be a period for public comments.
Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting was Elected 2nd Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the New York State Sheriffs' Association, at the 83rd Annual Winter Training Conference last week in Albany. Sheriff Cutting will work with Sheriffs around the state, to further the efforts of the Sheriffs' Association to enhance public safety in New York State through professional training and accreditation programs, public safety programs, and advocacy. The New York State Sheriffs' Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation, formed in 1934, for the purpose of assisting sheriffs in the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 34-year-old Samantha Rich of Stamford for Endangering the Welfare of a Child; Rich is accused of letting a 7-year-old child smoke marijuana in her residence last summer. Rich was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Stamford Court on February 14th.
The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse prevention is taking steps to be a non-Profit status & setting up a board of Directors shortly. Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-2-17)
Nominations for the coalition's board of directors are due by February 13th, followed by a vote on February 15th at 6:00 PM at the next meeting at the Sidney High School Library.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group most recent project was a fundraising campaign to install a new sign for the library. The Group Received the sign and installed it last week and will be hosting a ribbon cutting and reception at the library today, @ 4:00pm at the Sidney Center Library on Main Street.
State Lawmakers are holding budget hearings in Albany on various segments of the Governor's Proposed Budget. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that school districts can not wait any longer for changes to the school aid formulas:
(Crouch 2-2-17)
Crouch said that the formulas were due to change about a decade ago under then Governor Eliot Spitzer, but a lawsuit & the recession put those changes on the back burner.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations of Delaware County businesses for Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Tourism Property of the Year, and Business Advocate of the Year. Nominations must be received by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 or info@delawarecounty.org by February 20th. Awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Awards Gala in May, more information is available at the Chamber at 746-2281.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC SCHNEIDERMANCHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF ERNEST CUTTINGDelaware County Chamber of CommerceLORRAINE KECKEISENNew YorkNorth NorwichNorwichNYOneonta Downtown Revitalization InitiativePRESIDENT DONALD TRUMPSAMANTHA RICHSherburneSIDNEY CENTER IMPROVEMENT GROUPStamfordTri-Town Coalition On Substance AbuseWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 1-24-17
State Police arrested 20-year-old Brandon Sprague of Schenevus, for Sexual Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after troopers were advised of an incident in the Town of Maryland. Sprague allegedly had sexual contact with a victim less than 17 years old and also gave them narcotics. Sprague was arraigned in the Town of Maryland Court and was released without bail required. His next court date is on January 30th.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Anthony Fedora from Windsor, for the felony Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute in the Town of Windsor. Fedora allegedly struck the victim several times causing serious injuries & also kept the victim from leaving. Fedora was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. An order of protection was issued. The victim was transported to Wilson Hospital and was treated for their injuries.
28 year old Adam Alexander of Afton was indicted By a Broome County Grand Jury this week, for a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist from Binghamton last September. Alexander was indicted on charges of 2nd degree Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, DWI, & driving a vehicle with a BAC of .08 of higher, in connection with the crash on September 5th in the town of Colesville, when Alexander failed to stop at the intersection of Route 7 & 235, and struck a motorcycle driven by Jason Smith, who was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he succumbed to his injuries.
State Senator Jim Seward announced his committee assignments for this year's session. Seward will continue to serve on the education, higher education, agriculture, and health committees; he has also been named to the new Senate Select Committee on Technology and Innovation. Seward stated that new technology and innovation companies are starting to grow in New York, the new senate committee will develop strategies to boost the tech sector, and lead to good paying jobs and careers.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that he has signed a letter along with 106 other mayors, to members of Congress, to build upon, and not dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The letter seeks to keep numerous protections intact, like treatment for those with mental illnesses, pre existing conditions or various preventative services.
The New York State Legislature will again consider legislation that would authorize people with terminal illnesses to request life-ending drugs from a physician. The bill was introduced Monday, it would require 2 physicians to certify the patient's illness is terminal. Physicians could refuse to agree to the request for any reason. The bill passed an Assembly committee last year but didn't get a full floor vote & it is expected to be rigorously challenged again this year. Colorado, Washington, Vermont, California and Oregon already have similar laws on the books.
The State Department of Labor released local unemployment rates for December today. Locally Chenango County had 5.2% unemployment, Delaware county 5.3% and Otsego County at 4.8%, the State’s unemployment rate decreased 2/10 to 4.9% in December.
United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties announced that taxpayers will be able to do their taxes free online through the CASH Coalition of Otsego & Delaware counties. United Way Executive Director Susan Kurkowski explains:
(Susan Kurkowski 1-24-17)
The website is unitedway.org/myfreetaxes.
Another public meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization initiative will be held on Tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Atrium. Updated information will be provided by Stantec Urban Planners, Otsego Now & the local planning committee, regarding plans to transform the downtown business district. Oneonta received 10 million dollars from the state last year for the projects. The public is encouraged to attend & participate in the meeting at 7:00 PM.
State lawmakers are tackling various segments of the Governor's proposed budget plan; Area Assemblyman Cliff crouch said that he hopes that this is the year that the school state aid formula is changed:
(Cliff Crouch 1-24-17)
Crouch said that the aid formulas were changed by Governor Spitzer about 10 years ago, but a lawsuit by downstate concerns and the recession put those changes on hold, to the detriment of poor rural school districts.
Breastfeeding support is currently available every Tuesday at UHS Pediatrics in Sidney. Rene Stratton of Delaware County Public Health explains:
(Rene Stratton 1-24-17)
More information about the program is available at 561-2200.
State Police responded to a report of a 1-vehicle crash on County Road 2 near Echo Lake Road in the Town of Greene, where the driver had fled the scene on foot into the woods. The driver was identified as 23-year-old Alexander Drost of Greene. A man had knocked on the door to a home nearby asking for help, Drost was found hiding in a large backhoe. He was arrested for DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and several traffic violations & was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango county Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Anthony Fedora from Windsor, for the felony Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute in the Town of Windsor. Fedora allegedly struck the victim several times causing serious injuries & also kept the victim from leaving. Fedora was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. An order of protection was issued. The victim was transported to Wilson Hospital and was treated for their injuries.
28 year old Adam Alexander of Afton was indicted By a Broome County Grand Jury this week, for a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist from Binghamton last September. Alexander was indicted on charges of 2nd degree Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, DWI, & driving a vehicle with a BAC of .08 of higher, in connection with the crash on September 5th in the town of Colesville, when Alexander failed to stop at the intersection of Route 7 & 235, and struck a motorcycle driven by Jason Smith, who was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he succumbed to his injuries.
State Senator Jim Seward announced his committee assignments for this year's session. Seward will continue to serve on the education, higher education, agriculture, and health committees; he has also been named to the new Senate Select Committee on Technology and Innovation. Seward stated that new technology and innovation companies are starting to grow in New York, the new senate committee will develop strategies to boost the tech sector, and lead to good paying jobs and careers.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that he has signed a letter along with 106 other mayors, to members of Congress, to build upon, and not dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The letter seeks to keep numerous protections intact, like treatment for those with mental illnesses, pre existing conditions or various preventative services.
The New York State Legislature will again consider legislation that would authorize people with terminal illnesses to request life-ending drugs from a physician. The bill was introduced Monday, it would require 2 physicians to certify the patient's illness is terminal. Physicians could refuse to agree to the request for any reason. The bill passed an Assembly committee last year but didn't get a full floor vote & it is expected to be rigorously challenged again this year. Colorado, Washington, Vermont, California and Oregon already have similar laws on the books.
The State Department of Labor released local unemployment rates for December today. Locally Chenango County had 5.2% unemployment, Delaware county 5.3% and Otsego County at 4.8%, the State’s unemployment rate decreased 2/10 to 4.9% in December.
United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties announced that taxpayers will be able to do their taxes free online through the CASH Coalition of Otsego & Delaware counties. United Way Executive Director Susan Kurkowski explains:
(Susan Kurkowski 1-24-17)
The website is unitedway.org/myfreetaxes.
Another public meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization initiative will be held on Tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Atrium. Updated information will be provided by Stantec Urban Planners, Otsego Now & the local planning committee, regarding plans to transform the downtown business district. Oneonta received 10 million dollars from the state last year for the projects. The public is encouraged to attend & participate in the meeting at 7:00 PM.
State lawmakers are tackling various segments of the Governor's proposed budget plan; Area Assemblyman Cliff crouch said that he hopes that this is the year that the school state aid formula is changed:
(Cliff Crouch 1-24-17)
Crouch said that the aid formulas were changed by Governor Spitzer about 10 years ago, but a lawsuit by downstate concerns and the recession put those changes on hold, to the detriment of poor rural school districts.
Breastfeeding support is currently available every Tuesday at UHS Pediatrics in Sidney. Rene Stratton of Delaware County Public Health explains:
(Rene Stratton 1-24-17)
More information about the program is available at 561-2200.
State Police responded to a report of a 1-vehicle crash on County Road 2 near Echo Lake Road in the Town of Greene, where the driver had fled the scene on foot into the woods. The driver was identified as 23-year-old Alexander Drost of Greene. A man had knocked on the door to a home nearby asking for help, Drost was found hiding in a large backhoe. He was arrested for DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and several traffic violations & was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango county Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond.
ADAM ALEXANDERAftonALEXANDER DROSTANTHONY FEDORABinghamtonBRANDON SPRAGUEColesvilleDelaware County Public HealthGovernor CuomoGreeneJASON SMITHNew YorkNYOneonta Downtown Revitalization InitiativeONEONTA MAYOR GARY HERZIGRENE STRATTONSchenevusSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHState senator Jim SewardSUSAN KURKOWSKIUHS SIDNEYUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIESWCDOWindsor