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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-22-22
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-22-22
The potential exists for a substantial amount of snow later this week, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 2-22-22)
Townsend said that some areas could see some low level flooding issues into Wednesday, local river gauges can be monitored at wcdoonline.com/river.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a new Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license. The Bill will allow New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
State Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for 71-year-old John Logotto, who was last seen on January 30th at the Grandview Hotel in Ogdensburg. State Police said that Logotto has ties to the Cooperstown & Oneonta areas locally, Anyone with information is asked to contact 315-379-0012.
A bird flu that kills most infected humans, especially children, was found in birds in New York State. The State Health Department reported that a backyard flock of 8 birds on Long Island has tested positive for avian influenza, state officials & the United States Department of Agriculture will continue to monitor the situation
The Workers’ Compensation Board is offering a new webinar series, starting tomorrow, to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job, especially those who have missed time from work or are suffering from ongoing or “long-haul” symptoms. Each one-hour session will run tomorrow as well as March 9th & April 13th. Registration is not required. To join, go to meetny.webex.com.
An off-duty New York state trooper was killed Sunday in a snowmobile crash in Dannemora. 31 year old Joshua Gushlaw lost control of the snowmobile, veering from trail and hitting several trees, He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gushlaw joined the state police in 2016 & was assigned to Troop B in Plattsburgh.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-22-22
Congressman Antonio Delgado will hold a round-table discussion Today at 12:45 pm and bring together manufacturers, local economic development leaders to discuss the importance of growing the domestic semiconductor industry and building an advanced manufacturing workforce.
Andes Central School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chakar has been placed on administrative paid leave pending an investigation into complaints, according to the Andes Central School Board of Education. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating, the letter sent to parents by the School Board can be found at the Andes school website.
The potential exists for a substantial amount of snow later this week, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 2-22-22)
Townsend said that some areas could see some low level flooding issues into Wednesday, local river gauges can be monitored at wcdoonline.com/river.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a new Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license. The Bill will allow New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
State Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for 71-year-old John Logotto, who was last seen on January 30th at the Grandview Hotel in Ogdensburg. State Police said that Logotto has ties to the Cooperstown & Oneonta areas locally, Anyone with information is asked to contact 315-379-0012.
A bird flu that kills most infected humans, especially children, was found in birds in New York State. The State Health Department reported that a backyard flock of 8 birds on Long Island has tested positive for avian influenza, state officials & the United States Department of Agriculture will continue to monitor the situation
The Workers’ Compensation Board is offering a new webinar series, starting tomorrow, to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job, especially those who have missed time from work or are suffering from ongoing or “long-haul” symptoms. Each one-hour session will run tomorrow as well as March 9th & April 13th. Registration is not required. To join, go to meetny.webex.com.
An off-duty New York state trooper was killed Sunday in a snowmobile crash in Dannemora. 31 year old Joshua Gushlaw lost control of the snowmobile, veering from trail and hitting several trees, He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gushlaw joined the state police in 2016 & was assigned to Troop B in Plattsburgh.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-22-22
Congressman Antonio Delgado will hold a round-table discussion Today at 12:45 pm and bring together manufacturers, local economic development leaders to discuss the importance of growing the domestic semiconductor industry and building an advanced manufacturing workforce.
Andes Central School Superintendent Dr. Robert Chakar has been placed on administrative paid leave pending an investigation into complaints, according to the Andes Central School Board of Education. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating, the letter sent to parents by the School Board can be found at the Andes school website.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-23-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-22-20
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that New York will receive 54 billion dollars from the latest Stimulus package; residents are expected to get about 9 Billion Dollars in direct payments. Schumer said that there was still no Stimulus money for State & Local Governments in this package; he hoped that would be included in January under the Biden Administration.
State Police arrested 34 year old Brandon MacLaury of Guilford & 25 year old Candace Cullipher of Oxford, who were illegally living at the Unadilla House Hotel. MacLaury and Cullipher were each charged with 3rd-degree burglary and criminal possession of a controlled substance, MacLaury was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. They are accused of possessing Methamphetamines and a rifle, they were processed at the Troop C Sidney Headquarters and were released on appearance tickets for Unadilla Town Court on January 11th.
As the state deficit from the pandemic balloons to 15 billion dollars, the state announced the closure of 3 prisons and the displacement of about 900 corrections officers. The state will close the Clinton Correctional facility in Dannemora, plus the Gowanda facility in Western New York and the Watertown facility in Jefferson County.
Governor Cuomo signed the New York Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020 into law, requiring designated State agencies to establish an automatic voter registration system as proposed by the Governor in the State of the State address. The new law designates the Department of Motor Vehicles and other State agencies that interact directly with New York residents to work with the State Board of Elections to integrate agency and voter registration applications. Applicants will also be given the opportunity to choose a political party.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced today that the Chenango County Correctional Facility has suspended inmate visitation in response to the threat of the Corona Virus Pandemic. The situation will be closely monitored, and inmate visitation will resume as soon as possible, but will remain suspended until further notice.
Chenango County Health Department reported 16 more cases of COVID 19 today, as area counties continue to see an uptick in cases attributed to "Living Room Spread" from family gatherings around the recent Thanksgiving holiday. Chenango County has 94 Active Cases, 346 quarantines, & 9 people are hospitalized.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to check the state database to see of the state has any money belonging to residents. The state has 16.5 Billion dollars in unclaimed funds, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that New York will receive 54 billion dollars from the latest Stimulus package; residents are expected to get about 9 Billion Dollars in direct payments. Schumer said that there was still no Stimulus money for State & Local Governments in this package; he hoped that would be included in January under the Biden Administration.
State Police arrested 34 year old Brandon MacLaury of Guilford & 25 year old Candace Cullipher of Oxford, who were illegally living at the Unadilla House Hotel. MacLaury and Cullipher were each charged with 3rd-degree burglary and criminal possession of a controlled substance, MacLaury was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. They are accused of possessing Methamphetamines and a rifle, they were processed at the Troop C Sidney Headquarters and were released on appearance tickets for Unadilla Town Court on January 11th.
As the state deficit from the pandemic balloons to 15 billion dollars, the state announced the closure of 3 prisons and the displacement of about 900 corrections officers. The state will close the Clinton Correctional facility in Dannemora, plus the Gowanda facility in Western New York and the Watertown facility in Jefferson County.
Governor Cuomo signed the New York Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020 into law, requiring designated State agencies to establish an automatic voter registration system as proposed by the Governor in the State of the State address. The new law designates the Department of Motor Vehicles and other State agencies that interact directly with New York residents to work with the State Board of Elections to integrate agency and voter registration applications. Applicants will also be given the opportunity to choose a political party.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced today that the Chenango County Correctional Facility has suspended inmate visitation in response to the threat of the Corona Virus Pandemic. The situation will be closely monitored, and inmate visitation will resume as soon as possible, but will remain suspended until further notice.
Chenango County Health Department reported 16 more cases of COVID 19 today, as area counties continue to see an uptick in cases attributed to "Living Room Spread" from family gatherings around the recent Thanksgiving holiday. Chenango County has 94 Active Cases, 346 quarantines, & 9 people are hospitalized.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to check the state database to see of the state has any money belonging to residents. The state has 16.5 Billion dollars in unclaimed funds, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us.
WCDO News — Thursday 2-6-20
State police responded last month to
the report of an Oneonta Job Corps student who was missing. 19 year old Elias Zedeno-Correa of Union City
New Jersey was found in an Oneonta creek off of West Street on January
8th. State Police had searched for the
student around SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College using a K9 unit, his body was
found the following day. An Autopsy was
performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, the cause of death appears to be
hypothermia, but police are waiting for toxicology results.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 43
year old Joshua Raudibaugh of Morris for felony of Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation & Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, on Main Street in the
city of Oneonta. During the
investigation, the trooper observed Raudibaugh displayed common characteristics
associated with drug impairment, he was arrested & was issued appearance
tickets returnable to the city of Oneonta court on February 10th.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department
is investigating after they removed 20 dogs from a property in Franklin that
were not licensed. The dogs have been
turned over to the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney & the
investigation is ongoing.
Catholic Charities is looking for
people to volunteer for their Mentoring program, spokesperson Kayla Johnson
explains:
(Kayla Johnson 5-10-19)
Anyone interested in mentoring can
call Catholic Charites at their Sidney Office at 604-4071 or by email:
kjohnson@charitiesccdo.org.
55-year-old Joyce Mitchell was
conditionally released Thursday morning from the Bedford Hills Correctional
Facility. Mitchell Previously Worked at
the state prison in Dannemora, she helped Richard Matt and David Sweat break
out of the prison in 2015. After a three-week manhunt, Matt was shot dead and
Sweat was captured and was transferred to another facility. Sweat was convicted
for the 2002 killing of Broome County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Tarsia.
The Rural Health Network has teamed
up with Get There Mobility Management to get local people to various
appointments or jobs with the help of volunteer drivers. Spokesman Bill Wagner Explains>
(Bill Wagner 2-6-20)
Those who would like
more information go online to gettherescny.org/ or call 855-373-4040 or
607-692-7669.
the report of an Oneonta Job Corps student who was missing. 19 year old Elias Zedeno-Correa of Union City
New Jersey was found in an Oneonta creek off of West Street on January
8th. State Police had searched for the
student around SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College using a K9 unit, his body was
found the following day. An Autopsy was
performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, the cause of death appears to be
hypothermia, but police are waiting for toxicology results.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 43
year old Joshua Raudibaugh of Morris for felony of Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation & Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, on Main Street in the
city of Oneonta. During the
investigation, the trooper observed Raudibaugh displayed common characteristics
associated with drug impairment, he was arrested & was issued appearance
tickets returnable to the city of Oneonta court on February 10th.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department
is investigating after they removed 20 dogs from a property in Franklin that
were not licensed. The dogs have been
turned over to the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney & the
investigation is ongoing.
Catholic Charities is looking for
people to volunteer for their Mentoring program, spokesperson Kayla Johnson
explains:
(Kayla Johnson 5-10-19)
Anyone interested in mentoring can
call Catholic Charites at their Sidney Office at 604-4071 or by email:
kjohnson@charitiesccdo.org.
55-year-old Joyce Mitchell was
conditionally released Thursday morning from the Bedford Hills Correctional
Facility. Mitchell Previously Worked at
the state prison in Dannemora, she helped Richard Matt and David Sweat break
out of the prison in 2015. After a three-week manhunt, Matt was shot dead and
Sweat was captured and was transferred to another facility. Sweat was convicted
for the 2002 killing of Broome County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Tarsia.
The Rural Health Network has teamed
up with Get There Mobility Management to get local people to various
appointments or jobs with the help of volunteer drivers. Spokesman Bill Wagner Explains>
(Bill Wagner 2-6-20)
Those who would like
more information go online to gettherescny.org/ or call 855-373-4040 or
607-692-7669.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-12-18
The number of Animal Cruelty cases or cases of animal hoarding have spiked recently in the Southern Tier, which creates a difficult situation for area Shelters. Erin Insinga of the Delaware Valley Humane Society told WCDO News that if you know of those situations, the first call is to your local sheriff's department:
(Erin Insinga 12-12-18)
Insinga said that the animals are removed by law enforcement, they get checked by vets and can then be adopted following a brief process, and more information is available at 563-7780.
A Free Christmas Dinner will be available in Sidney this year on Christmas Day at the Sidney Fire Station, organizer Gene Schmidt said that donations & volunteers are needed:
(Gene Schmidt 12-12-18)
Schmidt said that he can be reached at 607-610-4030. This year will be the 6th year that Schmidt & his family have offered the free Christmas dinner.
Almond Upton of Florida has died in Prison, where he was serving time for the murder of State Trooper Christopher Skinner on I-81 In Broome County in May of 2014. Upton was serving his sentence in the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Upton claimed he was in a manic state at the time he intentionally ran over Trooper Skinner, who was ocnducting an unrealted traffic stop, Upton was found guilty & was sentecned to life in prison, he died Sunday & the cause of death has not yet been released.
The Department of Environmental Protection announced plans to build a $34 million hydroelectric facility at Cannonsville Reservoir, which should produce enough electricity to power more than 3,500 homes each year. DEP officials announced that they will host 2 public meetings on Friday, one at 9:00 AM at the Deposit State Theater, at 148 Front Street in Deposit, & at 12:30 PM at the Upper Delaware Council office, 211 Bridge Street in Narrowsburg. More information is available at nyc.gov.
Residents in South New Berlin are voting today on a proposed $1.1 million project to purchase property and construct a new fire department building. Voting will be held from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM at the South New Berlin Firehouse.
Voters in the Unadilla Valley School District will vote Thursday on a capital improvement project involving heating, parking lots, roof replacement, and auditorium improvements, among many other projects. The project would be paid for through a Capital Reserve Fund & State Aid, the $10 million dollar project vote will be held from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM in the District Office lobby Thursday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21 year old Rebecca Kole of Delancey, for moving from a lane unsafely, DWI, and other charges, following an investigation into a Motor Vehicle accident in the Town of Walton. Kole was later released on traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear at Walton Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
The City of Oneonta and the Otsego County Conservation Association will be co-sponsoring a talk on the emerald ash borer on today, at 6:30pm. The insect is highly destructive; the first one was discovered in the town of Unadilla in 2014. The free talk will take place at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, 189 Main Street, Suite 500; it is free and open to the public. More information is available by calling OCCA at 282-4087.
The City of Oneonta has listed a number of items available for public auction. The items can be viewed & bidded on at publicsurplus.com/sms/oneonta,ny
(Erin Insinga 12-12-18)
Insinga said that the animals are removed by law enforcement, they get checked by vets and can then be adopted following a brief process, and more information is available at 563-7780.
A Free Christmas Dinner will be available in Sidney this year on Christmas Day at the Sidney Fire Station, organizer Gene Schmidt said that donations & volunteers are needed:
(Gene Schmidt 12-12-18)
Schmidt said that he can be reached at 607-610-4030. This year will be the 6th year that Schmidt & his family have offered the free Christmas dinner.
Almond Upton of Florida has died in Prison, where he was serving time for the murder of State Trooper Christopher Skinner on I-81 In Broome County in May of 2014. Upton was serving his sentence in the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Upton claimed he was in a manic state at the time he intentionally ran over Trooper Skinner, who was ocnducting an unrealted traffic stop, Upton was found guilty & was sentecned to life in prison, he died Sunday & the cause of death has not yet been released.
The Department of Environmental Protection announced plans to build a $34 million hydroelectric facility at Cannonsville Reservoir, which should produce enough electricity to power more than 3,500 homes each year. DEP officials announced that they will host 2 public meetings on Friday, one at 9:00 AM at the Deposit State Theater, at 148 Front Street in Deposit, & at 12:30 PM at the Upper Delaware Council office, 211 Bridge Street in Narrowsburg. More information is available at nyc.gov.
Residents in South New Berlin are voting today on a proposed $1.1 million project to purchase property and construct a new fire department building. Voting will be held from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM at the South New Berlin Firehouse.
Voters in the Unadilla Valley School District will vote Thursday on a capital improvement project involving heating, parking lots, roof replacement, and auditorium improvements, among many other projects. The project would be paid for through a Capital Reserve Fund & State Aid, the $10 million dollar project vote will be held from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM in the District Office lobby Thursday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21 year old Rebecca Kole of Delancey, for moving from a lane unsafely, DWI, and other charges, following an investigation into a Motor Vehicle accident in the Town of Walton. Kole was later released on traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear at Walton Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
The City of Oneonta and the Otsego County Conservation Association will be co-sponsoring a talk on the emerald ash borer on today, at 6:30pm. The insect is highly destructive; the first one was discovered in the town of Unadilla in 2014. The free talk will take place at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, 189 Main Street, Suite 500; it is free and open to the public. More information is available by calling OCCA at 282-4087.
The City of Oneonta has listed a number of items available for public auction. The items can be viewed & bidded on at publicsurplus.com/sms/oneonta,ny
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-12-17
State Prison inmate David Sweat of Broome County is reportedly on a Hunger Strike at Attica state prison. State Correction officials announced that they are seeking a court order to insert a feeding tube for Sweat. Sweat is serving jail time for the 2002 murder of Broome County Deputy Kevin Tarsia, and for participating in the highly publicized escape from the Dannemora prison in 2015.
The number of craft beverage manufacturers has grown by 50% since the enactment of the Craft New York Act 3 years ago. In the three years since the Craft Act was enacted, 35 cideries, 60 wineries and farm wineries, 67 craft distillers and 178 craft breweries have opened for business in the state. Of those 340 new businesses, 260 are farm-based producers that use locally sourced ingredients in their production.
President Donald Trump is engaging in a Twitter feud with Democratic New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, after the Senator called on Trump to step down due to numerous accounts of sexual harassment by several women against Trump over the last 4 decades. The President called Gillibrand disloyal, for allegedly asking Trump for Campaign Contributions a few years ago before Trump's alliance with the Republican Party.
Governor Cuomo today directed the New York Department of State to issue new regulations holding consumer credit reporting agencies accountable to the public. The regulations, adopted on an emergency basis and effective immediately, require consumer credit reporting agencies to respond within 10 days to requests made by the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection on behalf of consumers. The new regulations to protect consumers are available at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
The State's "Charge NY" initiative is offering electric car buyers a Rebate of up to $2,000 for new car purchases or leases, which when combined with a Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500 can lead to savings for New Yorkers interested in the newer Green vehicles. State residents who buy or lease a plug-in hybrid or battery-powered car may qualify for the Drive Clean Rebate. Currently, there are 30 electric car models that can qualify for the rebate programs.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business After Hours event is being held today. The Sidney Federal Credit Union will host the event at the headquarters on Union Street in Sidney from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Delaware County Office for the Aging will hold a Holiday Open House Wednesday at their new location. The Open House will run from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the 97 Main street location in Delhi.
State Police attempted to stop a Geo Tracker in Binghamton for multiple traffic violations, the operator of the vehicle failed to comply and a pursuit began to Windsor. The occupants threw auto parts into the path of pursuing law enforcement vehicles, their vehicle was eventually stopped with the use of tire deflation devices on Main Street in the village of Windsor, when the two occupants fled on foot & were arrested after a short chase. The vehicle operator was 23 year old Aaron Vogel of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, he was charged with the felony of Reckless Endangerment, Driving a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, and multiple traffic violations. The passenger, 20 year old Dylan Thompson of Montrose, Pennsylvania was charged with Reckless Endangerment and Resisting Arrest. They were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 60 year old Louis Brigandi of Walton, for Felony Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Harassment and Trespassing. Brigandi allegedly entered on to a neighbor’s property in the Town of Hamden and intentionally damaged property, he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and was released to re-appear at later date.
The number of craft beverage manufacturers has grown by 50% since the enactment of the Craft New York Act 3 years ago. In the three years since the Craft Act was enacted, 35 cideries, 60 wineries and farm wineries, 67 craft distillers and 178 craft breweries have opened for business in the state. Of those 340 new businesses, 260 are farm-based producers that use locally sourced ingredients in their production.
President Donald Trump is engaging in a Twitter feud with Democratic New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, after the Senator called on Trump to step down due to numerous accounts of sexual harassment by several women against Trump over the last 4 decades. The President called Gillibrand disloyal, for allegedly asking Trump for Campaign Contributions a few years ago before Trump's alliance with the Republican Party.
Governor Cuomo today directed the New York Department of State to issue new regulations holding consumer credit reporting agencies accountable to the public. The regulations, adopted on an emergency basis and effective immediately, require consumer credit reporting agencies to respond within 10 days to requests made by the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection on behalf of consumers. The new regulations to protect consumers are available at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
The State's "Charge NY" initiative is offering electric car buyers a Rebate of up to $2,000 for new car purchases or leases, which when combined with a Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500 can lead to savings for New Yorkers interested in the newer Green vehicles. State residents who buy or lease a plug-in hybrid or battery-powered car may qualify for the Drive Clean Rebate. Currently, there are 30 electric car models that can qualify for the rebate programs.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business After Hours event is being held today. The Sidney Federal Credit Union will host the event at the headquarters on Union Street in Sidney from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Delaware County Office for the Aging will hold a Holiday Open House Wednesday at their new location. The Open House will run from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the 97 Main street location in Delhi.
State Police attempted to stop a Geo Tracker in Binghamton for multiple traffic violations, the operator of the vehicle failed to comply and a pursuit began to Windsor. The occupants threw auto parts into the path of pursuing law enforcement vehicles, their vehicle was eventually stopped with the use of tire deflation devices on Main Street in the village of Windsor, when the two occupants fled on foot & were arrested after a short chase. The vehicle operator was 23 year old Aaron Vogel of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, he was charged with the felony of Reckless Endangerment, Driving a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, and multiple traffic violations. The passenger, 20 year old Dylan Thompson of Montrose, Pennsylvania was charged with Reckless Endangerment and Resisting Arrest. They were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 60 year old Louis Brigandi of Walton, for Felony Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Harassment and Trespassing. Brigandi allegedly entered on to a neighbor’s property in the Town of Hamden and intentionally damaged property, he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and was released to re-appear at later date.
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WCDO News — Friday 11-13-15
Broome County native David Sweat pleaded guilty to charges brought against him after he escaped from the Clinton County prison in Dannemora earlier this year. Sweat pleaded guilty to 2 counts of escape and 1 count of promoting prison contraband, for the June jail break with Richard Matt, Sweat was on the run for 22 days until he was found near the Canadian border. He was shot & injured by a state trooper 2 days after Matt was shot & killed by police. Sweat is now serving his time at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, he was previously sent to jail for the murder of Broome County Sheriff's deputy Kevin Tarsia in 2002.
Unadilla’s ‘The Village Green” Group, in partnership with Unadilla 1st United Methodist Church, has scheduled a Community Workday & Tree Planting Ceremony Saturday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church and Parsonage, on Main St in Unadilla. The Workday will wrap up with a Fruit Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at 2:00 pm; Lunch, snacks and hot drinks will be provided.
A fundraiser for the Delaware Valley Humane Society will be held this Sunday at the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique on Main Street in Sidney, where area pet owners can have pictures of their pets professionally taken for the holidays. The event will run from 10:00 until 2:00 PM, more information is available at 563-7780 or 563-2275.
The American Red Cross continues to look for all types of blood for donation, with another blood drive in Oxford tomorrow. Those interested in donating can download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations. The Oxford blood drive will be Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the American Legion Post 376, at 17 South Washington Street.
The new Magic City Music Hall will continue with concerts in the coming days & weeks, at their new 1240 Front Street Location. Magic City Owner Stu Green Comments:
(Stu Green 11-13-15)
More information is available at themagiccitymusichall.com.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a residential burglary at 4040 County Highway 16 in West Delhi between approximately 8:30 and 11:45 pm Wednesday night. The homeowner reported the theft of a television, a DVD player, a laptop, coins and jewelry. Deputies are asking anyone with information to call 832-5555.
Bassett Healthcare Network has moved its Edmeston practice, known as the Dr. William Streck Health Center, to Pathfinder Village. An Open House will be held today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the new health center is located just east of Pathfinder Village on a new access road, Turner Lane, at State Route 80. The new 3,800 square foot Streck Health Center has 4 exam rooms,
The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a public forum on December 1st at 5:30 PM in the District Conference room to discuss the current Superintendent Search. Alan Pole, who is an Education Consultant, will be leading the discussion. More information is available at 967-6321.
Unadilla’s ‘The Village Green” Group, in partnership with Unadilla 1st United Methodist Church, has scheduled a Community Workday & Tree Planting Ceremony Saturday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church and Parsonage, on Main St in Unadilla. The Workday will wrap up with a Fruit Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at 2:00 pm; Lunch, snacks and hot drinks will be provided.
A fundraiser for the Delaware Valley Humane Society will be held this Sunday at the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique on Main Street in Sidney, where area pet owners can have pictures of their pets professionally taken for the holidays. The event will run from 10:00 until 2:00 PM, more information is available at 563-7780 or 563-2275.
The American Red Cross continues to look for all types of blood for donation, with another blood drive in Oxford tomorrow. Those interested in donating can download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations. The Oxford blood drive will be Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the American Legion Post 376, at 17 South Washington Street.
The new Magic City Music Hall will continue with concerts in the coming days & weeks, at their new 1240 Front Street Location. Magic City Owner Stu Green Comments:
(Stu Green 11-13-15)
More information is available at themagiccitymusichall.com.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a residential burglary at 4040 County Highway 16 in West Delhi between approximately 8:30 and 11:45 pm Wednesday night. The homeowner reported the theft of a television, a DVD player, a laptop, coins and jewelry. Deputies are asking anyone with information to call 832-5555.
Bassett Healthcare Network has moved its Edmeston practice, known as the Dr. William Streck Health Center, to Pathfinder Village. An Open House will be held today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the new health center is located just east of Pathfinder Village on a new access road, Turner Lane, at State Route 80. The new 3,800 square foot Streck Health Center has 4 exam rooms,
The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a public forum on December 1st at 5:30 PM in the District Conference room to discuss the current Superintendent Search. Alan Pole, who is an Education Consultant, will be leading the discussion. More information is available at 967-6321.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-11-15
NOON NEWS UPDATE-FUGITIVES 6-11-15
State Police continue to search for escaped Clinton Correctional Facility inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat. The focus of the ground search today is a heavily wooded area off State Route 374, east of Dannemora. Search teams are following up on a lead that was developed late Wednesday. More than 500 law enforcement personnel, along with K9 and aviation units, The State Police are being assisted by the FBI, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of Environmental Conservation, Forest Rangers, Clinton and Essex County Sheriff Departments, and the Plattsburgh Police Department.
State Police continue to search for escaped Clinton Correctional Facility inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat. The focus of the ground search today is a heavily wooded area off State Route 374, east of Dannemora. Search teams are following up on a lead that was developed late Wednesday. More than 500 law enforcement personnel, along with K9 and aviation units, The State Police are being assisted by the FBI, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of Environmental Conservation, Forest Rangers, Clinton and Essex County Sheriff Departments, and the Plattsburgh Police Department.
WCDO News — Thursday 6-11-15
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin held a joint news conference Wednesday afternoon in Dannemora, detailing the ways in which Vermont authorities are working to prepare in case David Sweat and Richard Matt headed there. David Sweat and Richard Matt escaped from the maximum-security prison Saturday, by drilling through a steel wall, crawled through a pipe and then escaped through a manhole cover outside, & they may have had help from a prison employee, Joyce Mitchell, according to State Police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico:
(D'Amico 1)
Sweat and Matt are still at large, & a $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to their capture, Superintendent D'Amico urged the public to not take the law into their own hands:
(D'Amico 2)
Sweat was in prison for the 2002 murder of Broome County deputy Kevin Tarsia; Matt was in prison for Kidnapping & murder in Niagara County.
The Mayor Miller Memorial Task Force will hold their next meeting in Oneonta today. The task force was put together to recommend a way to memorialize former Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller, the meeting will be held at 5:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall today.
(D'Amico 1)
Sweat and Matt are still at large, & a $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to their capture, Superintendent D'Amico urged the public to not take the law into their own hands:
(D'Amico 2)
Sweat was in prison for the 2002 murder of Broome County deputy Kevin Tarsia; Matt was in prison for Kidnapping & murder in Niagara County.
The Mayor Miller Memorial Task Force will hold their next meeting in Oneonta today. The task force was put together to recommend a way to memorialize former Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller, the meeting will be held at 5:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall today.
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-9-15
State Police continue to search for the two prisoners who escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, 34-year old David Sweat and 48-year old Richard Matt were reported missing from the facility early Saturday. Approximately 300 leads have been developed since the escape was reported; State Police continue to investigate leads and tips that have been generated by this investigation. Contact 911, your local law enforcement agency, or the New York State Police to report any information related to this investigation at 1-800-GIVETIP or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State has kept 7,521 dangerous drivers off the road since implementing tougher DWI regulations nearly three years ago. In September 2012, Since the implementation of the tougher regulations, the DMV has reviewed 8,450 applications for re-licensing from individuals with three or more alcohol or drug-related driving offenses on their record, . They denied 7,521 individuals from receiving a license either permanently or for an additional five years; they also denied an additional 3,579 drivers due to three or four alcohol or drug-related convictions but no serious driving offense in the last 25 years.
Another Delaware county free rabies clinic will be held today. The Clinic will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Tompkins Highway Garage, 8586 Co. Highway 20 in Trout Creek.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State has kept 7,521 dangerous drivers off the road since implementing tougher DWI regulations nearly three years ago. In September 2012, Since the implementation of the tougher regulations, the DMV has reviewed 8,450 applications for re-licensing from individuals with three or more alcohol or drug-related driving offenses on their record, . They denied 7,521 individuals from receiving a license either permanently or for an additional five years; they also denied an additional 3,579 drivers due to three or four alcohol or drug-related convictions but no serious driving offense in the last 25 years.
Another Delaware county free rabies clinic will be held today. The Clinic will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Tompkins Highway Garage, 8586 Co. Highway 20 in Trout Creek.
WCDO News — Monday 6-8-15
New York State is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Richard Matt and David Sweat, who escaped from the Clinton correctional facility. Governor Andrew Cuomo commented:
(Cuomo 6-8-15)
David Sweat is 34 years old; white, 5’11” tall, 165 pounds, brown hair and green eyes, with tattoos on his left bicep and his right fingers. Sweat is serving a sentence of life without parole for the Murder of Broome County Deputy Kevin Tarsia on July 4, 2002. Richard Matt is 48 years old, white, 6’ tall, 210 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. He has tattoos on his back: “Mexico Forever”, a heart on his chest and left shoulder, and a Marine Corps insignia on his right shoulder, he is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for 3 counts of murder, 3 counts of kidnapping, and 2 counts of robbery after he kidnapped a male victim and caused his death on December 3, 1997. Both are considered dangerous, if located DO NOT approach them, call 911.
A fire at a home at 110 Randall Avenue in the town of Norwich was quickly extinguished by firefighters from Norwich & Oxford Saturday. The call for the fire came over at about 4: 20 PM, the 2-story home suffered fire, water and smoke damage, but is salvageable. The cause is under investigation with the Chenango County Bureau of Fire.
Chenango County Sheriff's department arrested 24-year-old Andrew Cleveland of New Berlin Thursday on an active arrest warrant for promoting prison contraband, & introducing a dangerous drug into the correctional facility. Cleveland was taken into custody in New Berlin without incident; he was arraigned and remanded to the correctional facility on cash bail to reappear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Chenango County Sheriff's deputies arrested 45-year-old Russell Davis of Afton for Grand Larceny and Scheming to Defraud. Davis is accused of taking a 2000 Chevy Blazer on May 22nd, in Guilford & defrauding the victim into believing he would pay more for the vehicle by June 1st, Davis took the vehicle to scrap yard for an undisclosed amount of money. Davis is currently being held in the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.
(Cuomo 6-8-15)
David Sweat is 34 years old; white, 5’11” tall, 165 pounds, brown hair and green eyes, with tattoos on his left bicep and his right fingers. Sweat is serving a sentence of life without parole for the Murder of Broome County Deputy Kevin Tarsia on July 4, 2002. Richard Matt is 48 years old, white, 6’ tall, 210 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. He has tattoos on his back: “Mexico Forever”, a heart on his chest and left shoulder, and a Marine Corps insignia on his right shoulder, he is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for 3 counts of murder, 3 counts of kidnapping, and 2 counts of robbery after he kidnapped a male victim and caused his death on December 3, 1997. Both are considered dangerous, if located DO NOT approach them, call 911.
A fire at a home at 110 Randall Avenue in the town of Norwich was quickly extinguished by firefighters from Norwich & Oxford Saturday. The call for the fire came over at about 4: 20 PM, the 2-story home suffered fire, water and smoke damage, but is salvageable. The cause is under investigation with the Chenango County Bureau of Fire.
Chenango County Sheriff's department arrested 24-year-old Andrew Cleveland of New Berlin Thursday on an active arrest warrant for promoting prison contraband, & introducing a dangerous drug into the correctional facility. Cleveland was taken into custody in New Berlin without incident; he was arraigned and remanded to the correctional facility on cash bail to reappear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Chenango County Sheriff's deputies arrested 45-year-old Russell Davis of Afton for Grand Larceny and Scheming to Defraud. Davis is accused of taking a 2000 Chevy Blazer on May 22nd, in Guilford & defrauding the victim into believing he would pay more for the vehicle by June 1st, Davis took the vehicle to scrap yard for an undisclosed amount of money. Davis is currently being held in the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.