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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-7-20
State Police have identified the deceased from yesterday's fatal crash in Greene as 68 year old Kathy Rogers of Greene. Troopers were dispatched to State Route 12 at about 9:40 Monday morning after the report of a vehicle crossed the opposing lane, went off of the road, overturned & caught fire. The investigation is still pending.
Governor
Cuomo will deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany tomorrow
afternoon. The Governor has proposed
about 2 dozen proposals in the weeks before the speech, which will outline his
legislative agenda for the year. The
legislature will be in session through mid-June.
Erick
Tavares was sentenced in Otsego County Court to 1-1/3 to 4 years in State
Prison, on a guilty plea for 3rd degree Robbery. Tavares was arrested with 2 others for a
kidnapping & robbery in Oneonta in 2018.
The
Delaware County Board of Supervisors is expected to name a new Commissioner for
the Department of Social Services, at their next meeting Wednesday in
Delhi. Sylvia Armano has been serving on
an interim basis since the suspension of former commissioner Dana
Scuderi-Hunter in July.
The
Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for
induction this year. This year’s
induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament
on Saturday, January 11 with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at the
Jr/Sr. High School followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School
Gym. Inductees will be Steve Hall, a
1983 graduate who went on to become a successful mechanical engineer, owning 2
US Patents, and Aaron Foster, a 2010 graduate who has gone on to a successful
guitar playing career in the Bluegrass Genre.
State
Police at Norwich arrested 47 year old Robert Smith of Sidney for Driving While
Intoxicated, after a trooper on County Road 35 in the town of Oxford observed
Smith driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop. Smith's B.A.C. was .14%, he was processed and
turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 31 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper was dispatched to a gas station in Afton after a concerned citizen called 911. The trooper located Burns in his vehicle, he was arrested, processed then released to a sober 3rd party.
Governor
Cuomo will deliver his annual State of the State Address in Albany tomorrow
afternoon. The Governor has proposed
about 2 dozen proposals in the weeks before the speech, which will outline his
legislative agenda for the year. The
legislature will be in session through mid-June.
Erick
Tavares was sentenced in Otsego County Court to 1-1/3 to 4 years in State
Prison, on a guilty plea for 3rd degree Robbery. Tavares was arrested with 2 others for a
kidnapping & robbery in Oneonta in 2018.
The
Delaware County Board of Supervisors is expected to name a new Commissioner for
the Department of Social Services, at their next meeting Wednesday in
Delhi. Sylvia Armano has been serving on
an interim basis since the suspension of former commissioner Dana
Scuderi-Hunter in July.
The
Unatego Hall of Distinction Committee has selected 2 alumni to be honored for
induction this year. This year’s
induction ceremony will take place during the Dan Wickham Wrestling Tournament
on Saturday, January 11 with a reception at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at the
Jr/Sr. High School followed by the ceremony at 6:00 pm in the High School
Gym. Inductees will be Steve Hall, a
1983 graduate who went on to become a successful mechanical engineer, owning 2
US Patents, and Aaron Foster, a 2010 graduate who has gone on to a successful
guitar playing career in the Bluegrass Genre.
State
Police at Norwich arrested 47 year old Robert Smith of Sidney for Driving While
Intoxicated, after a trooper on County Road 35 in the town of Oxford observed
Smith driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop. Smith's B.A.C. was .14%, he was processed and
turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 31 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper was dispatched to a gas station in Afton after a concerned citizen called 911. The trooper located Burns in his vehicle, he was arrested, processed then released to a sober 3rd party.
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-19-19
Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased
slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report from the U.S. Census Bureau,
examined the 5-year trend through 2016, where small business employment rose by
9.2% in New York while increasing 8.9% across the country. Small Businesses
provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state, which is about half of all
private sector jobs. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in
payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state.
State DOT officials announced that 45 year old Dennis Howe
of Candor has died, Howe was the driver of a DOT Vehicle that was hit by 37
year old Lawrence Faucett who failed to move over on March 18th on I-86 in the
town of Nichols in Tioga County. The
investigation is ongoing, and Faucett may face charges.
State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that
Spectrum Cable has started to issue credits to consumers as required by their
settlement agreement. Under the terms of
the settlement, Charter is required to issue monetary relief to qualified
subscribers and offer some video
streaming services at no charge. In all,
qualified subscribers will receive $62.5 million in bill credits. Subscribers
do not have to fill out any paperwork to obtain the credit, but must contact
Spectrum to receive the streaming services by May 30th at 1-833-422-8795 for further information.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a special Meeting
Thursday Evening, regarding the sole sourcing of Village garbage pickup. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
in the board room at 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center. This meeting will be the 1st of 2 on this
subject, as they board discusses the possibility of having 1 hauler for all
Village homes.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting an Agricultural
Celebration Wednesday at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, from 11:00 AM until
2:00 PM, to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Chenango County farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:
(Bradd Vickers 3-19-19)
Vickers said that this year’s
theme is "Agriculture: Food for Life” & the keynote speaker will be
New York State Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture &
Markets; Dave Valesky.
Village elections are being held across the state today. Locally, in Sidney incumbent Mayor Andy Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, plus 3 people are running for 2 seats on the board, Sheri Youngs, Raymond Baker & Barry MacPherson. In Walton incumbent Mayor Ed Snow, faces a challenge from Steve Condon. In Gilbertsville, incumbent mayor Ken Nolan faces challenger Mark Muller. 3 people are seeking 2 trustee seats: Glenn Foster, Randolph Palada & John Wargo & in Afton 2 Trustee seats are open, 3 candidates are seeking those seats, Sally Muller; DeAnna Lawrence; Melissa Matthews. Polling places are open from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm. Those who have questions regarding their eligibility to vote in village elections, should contact their county Board of elections, or they should go to their polling place to see if they are eligible to vote today.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bradly Falkenmeyer of
Coventry for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after Troopers were
dispatched to dispute that began over a dog going on the neighbor’s
property. Falkenmeyer allegedly
displayed a shotgun and threatened to shoot the dog and the complainant. Falkenmeyer was also on parole which would
not allow him to be in possession of any firearms. Falkenmeyer was arrested and arraigned in the
town of Coventry Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Guinn of Chelsea,
Oklahoma for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable B.A.C of
.20%. A trooper was dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle traveling
erratically on I-88, nearly striking several vehicles. Troopers located the
vehicle stuck in the mud on State Route 357 in the town of Sidney, Guinn was
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware
County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His next court date is March
28, 2019.
State Police arrested 30 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Trespass, after a
trooper was dispatched to a complaint that a male entered a home on State
Highway 41 in the town of Coventry and was not known to the residents of the
home. The property owner was able to provide a description of Burns and the
vehicle he was operating. Burns was located, arrested & was arraigned in
the town of Afton Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
$5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.
Members of Troop "C" conducted an Underage Drinker
Initiative Friday, March 16, 2019. 13 retail stores in Chenango and Otsego
Counties were checked for potential sales to a minor. All 13 were found to be
in compliance and no alcohol was sold to minors during the detail.
The Oneonta Common Council will be holding their next
regular meeting this evening. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall.
slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report from the U.S. Census Bureau,
examined the 5-year trend through 2016, where small business employment rose by
9.2% in New York while increasing 8.9% across the country. Small Businesses
provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state, which is about half of all
private sector jobs. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in
payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state.
State DOT officials announced that 45 year old Dennis Howe
of Candor has died, Howe was the driver of a DOT Vehicle that was hit by 37
year old Lawrence Faucett who failed to move over on March 18th on I-86 in the
town of Nichols in Tioga County. The
investigation is ongoing, and Faucett may face charges.
State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that
Spectrum Cable has started to issue credits to consumers as required by their
settlement agreement. Under the terms of
the settlement, Charter is required to issue monetary relief to qualified
subscribers and offer some video
streaming services at no charge. In all,
qualified subscribers will receive $62.5 million in bill credits. Subscribers
do not have to fill out any paperwork to obtain the credit, but must contact
Spectrum to receive the streaming services by May 30th at 1-833-422-8795 for further information.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a special Meeting
Thursday Evening, regarding the sole sourcing of Village garbage pickup. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
in the board room at 21 Liberty Street, Civic Center. This meeting will be the 1st of 2 on this
subject, as they board discusses the possibility of having 1 hauler for all
Village homes.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting an Agricultural
Celebration Wednesday at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, from 11:00 AM until
2:00 PM, to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Chenango County farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:
(Bradd Vickers 3-19-19)
Vickers said that this year’s
theme is "Agriculture: Food for Life” & the keynote speaker will be
New York State Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture &
Markets; Dave Valesky.
Village elections are being held across the state today. Locally, in Sidney incumbent Mayor Andy Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, plus 3 people are running for 2 seats on the board, Sheri Youngs, Raymond Baker & Barry MacPherson. In Walton incumbent Mayor Ed Snow, faces a challenge from Steve Condon. In Gilbertsville, incumbent mayor Ken Nolan faces challenger Mark Muller. 3 people are seeking 2 trustee seats: Glenn Foster, Randolph Palada & John Wargo & in Afton 2 Trustee seats are open, 3 candidates are seeking those seats, Sally Muller; DeAnna Lawrence; Melissa Matthews. Polling places are open from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm. Those who have questions regarding their eligibility to vote in village elections, should contact their county Board of elections, or they should go to their polling place to see if they are eligible to vote today.
State Police arrested 27 year old Bradly Falkenmeyer of
Coventry for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after Troopers were
dispatched to dispute that began over a dog going on the neighbor’s
property. Falkenmeyer allegedly
displayed a shotgun and threatened to shoot the dog and the complainant. Falkenmeyer was also on parole which would
not allow him to be in possession of any firearms. Falkenmeyer was arrested and arraigned in the
town of Coventry Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Guinn of Chelsea,
Oklahoma for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable B.A.C of
.20%. A trooper was dispatched to a complaint of a vehicle traveling
erratically on I-88, nearly striking several vehicles. Troopers located the
vehicle stuck in the mud on State Route 357 in the town of Sidney, Guinn was
arraigned in the town of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware
County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. His next court date is March
28, 2019.
State Police arrested 30 year old Corey Burns of Bainbridge
for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Trespass, after a
trooper was dispatched to a complaint that a male entered a home on State
Highway 41 in the town of Coventry and was not known to the residents of the
home. The property owner was able to provide a description of Burns and the
vehicle he was operating. Burns was located, arrested & was arraigned in
the town of Afton Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
$5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.
Members of Troop "C" conducted an Underage Drinker
Initiative Friday, March 16, 2019. 13 retail stores in Chenango and Otsego
Counties were checked for potential sales to a minor. All 13 were found to be
in compliance and no alcohol was sold to minors during the detail.
The Oneonta Common Council will be holding their next
regular meeting this evening. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-19-12
P.M. NEWS 12-19-12
Governor Cuomo announced the winning entries for the state economic regional development council awards. The councils were established last year, with great success, the Governor credited those who volunteered their time to serve on the councils:
(Cuomo)
2 of the 4 winning councils were in the WCDO Listening area, with the Southern Tier council includes Delaware, Chenango & Broome counties, they were awarded 91.1 million dollars. The Mohawk Valley regional council includes Otsego & Schoharie counties, they won 59.7 million dollars for their proposed projects. The other 2 winners were the Finger Lakes region with 96.2 million dollars & the Capital region with 50.3 million dollars.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 24-year-old Corey Burns of Bainbridge on an active Arrest Warrant out of the Town of Norwich Court for 4th degree Grand Larceny and 5th Degree Conspiracy. Burns was arrested after he turned himself in to Chenango County Court on other charges; he faces arraignment shortly at the Town of Norwich Court.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 62 year old Vincent Goffredo of Worcester for 2nd degree Harassment 2nd. The arrest resulted from a domestic dispute complaint; Goffredo was arraigned in the Town of Worcester Court and was released pending future court action.
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 12 bills and vetoed 18 others Monday as the deadline to sign them approached. Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have directed unclaimed bottle deposits to the Environmental (http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20121218/NEWS01/312180042/Andrew-Cuomo-vetoes-bills) Protection Fund; he also vetoed a bill that would have allowed Catskill Off-Track Betting to operate in New York City. Cuomo signed a bill creating the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, to watch over the state’s care of the developmentally disable and mentally ill.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 59-year-old Randy Brown of Oxford, for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Defacement of a Weapon. Brown is accused of illegally grinding off the serial numbers on the weapons; he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court & was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to reappear at a later date.
The Oneonta Police Department (https://www.facebook.com/oneontapolice?ref=stream) reminds area motorists that Wall Street is closed, today and tomorrow. NYSEG crews are working on issues on Wall Street, which will be closed from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM each of the days.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 2 area women following a complaint registered from the Norwich Wal-Mart. Deputies arrested 18-year-old Chauntel Carr of Oxford & 19-year-old Sarah Vantine of Sherburne, on charges of Petty Larceny, 6th degree Conspiracy and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The pair is accused of stealing items from the store, while Carr brought her infant daughter with her. Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announced the winning entries for the state economic regional development council awards. The councils were established last year, with great success, the Governor credited those who volunteered their time to serve on the councils:
(Cuomo)
2 of the 4 winning councils were in the WCDO Listening area, with the Southern Tier council includes Delaware, Chenango & Broome counties, they were awarded 91.1 million dollars. The Mohawk Valley regional council includes Otsego & Schoharie counties, they won 59.7 million dollars for their proposed projects. The other 2 winners were the Finger Lakes region with 96.2 million dollars & the Capital region with 50.3 million dollars.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 24-year-old Corey Burns of Bainbridge on an active Arrest Warrant out of the Town of Norwich Court for 4th degree Grand Larceny and 5th Degree Conspiracy. Burns was arrested after he turned himself in to Chenango County Court on other charges; he faces arraignment shortly at the Town of Norwich Court.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 62 year old Vincent Goffredo of Worcester for 2nd degree Harassment 2nd. The arrest resulted from a domestic dispute complaint; Goffredo was arraigned in the Town of Worcester Court and was released pending future court action.
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 12 bills and vetoed 18 others Monday as the deadline to sign them approached. Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have directed unclaimed bottle deposits to the Environmental (http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20121218/NEWS01/312180042/Andrew-Cuomo-vetoes-bills) Protection Fund; he also vetoed a bill that would have allowed Catskill Off-Track Betting to operate in New York City. Cuomo signed a bill creating the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, to watch over the state’s care of the developmentally disable and mentally ill.
The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 59-year-old Randy Brown of Oxford, for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Defacement of a Weapon. Brown is accused of illegally grinding off the serial numbers on the weapons; he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court & was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to reappear at a later date.
The Oneonta Police Department (https://www.facebook.com/oneontapolice?ref=stream) reminds area motorists that Wall Street is closed, today and tomorrow. NYSEG crews are working on issues on Wall Street, which will be closed from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM each of the days.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 2 area women following a complaint registered from the Norwich Wal-Mart. Deputies arrested 18-year-old Chauntel Carr of Oxford & 19-year-old Sarah Vantine of Sherburne, on charges of Petty Larceny, 6th degree Conspiracy and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The pair is accused of stealing items from the store, while Carr brought her infant daughter with her. Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.