WCDO Radio News

A 2nd child involved in Sunday's crash in Tioga County has
died from injuries sustained in a 2 vehicle crash.  11 year old Trinity Allen died at a Syracuse
Hospital, her brother Zachary died shortly after Sunday's accident on State
Route 17.  Tioga County Sheriff's office
said that the driver, 38 year old Darlene Allen was coming to a stop after
hitting a deer, her vehicle was hit from behind by a tractor trailer
truck.  Darlene Allen was in critical
condition at Packer hospital with undisclosed injuries following the accident,
the investigation is ongoing.

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NYSEG Officials are urging customers to be vigilant of scammers posing as representatives of the energy company, after they received reports of customers having accepted calls from people who claim to be “consultants” with a corresponding forged caller ID; sometimes the caller threatens customers with termination if they don't call a prepaid debit card such as ‘Green Dot”.  Any customer who is uncertain whether a call is genuine should hang up and call NYSEG at the number listed on the bill or on the company’s website.

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A New York State Appeals Court has upheld the Murder
Conviction  of Nigel Saunders for the
murder of Jordan Dordell in Binghamton in November of 2013.  Saunders & Julian Talamantez were
convicted in Broome County court for the Dordell killing, Saunders will
continue to serve his 25 years to life sentence following the failure of his
appeal.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for
Jordan Hawk on an outstanding warrant, he is known to frequent the Anne Road
area in the Town of Windsor,   he is
described as a White Male, 5'5" about 130 pounds with Brown hair &
brown eyes, he is wanted on a violation of parole for criminal possession of a
weapon.  Anyone with information on
Jordan Hawk is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at
gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants, or by calling 778-1196.

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The Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep gets underway
tomorrow.  Farms & Small businesses
will bring their materials Friday, followed by households on Saturday at the
designated time & place, for those who preregistered online of by phone.

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A Census Bureau Representative will be at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, to assist with the online application and to answer any questions for anyone interested in getting information for the 2020 census.   The  Census Bureau is seeking thousands of people to assist with the 2020 Census count and they are actively recruiting for Census Listers and Census Field Supervisors.  No experience or education is required, more information is available at 2020census.gov.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation restricting non-profit
corporations from participating or intervening in any political campaign on
behalf of or against a candidate running for public office. The measure
codifies the federal restriction on non-profit corporations participating or
intervening in political campaigns, also known as the Johnson Amendment.     In June 2018, the Attorney General filed a
civil complaint alleging that the Donald J. Trump Foundation had violated the
Johnson Amendment's prohibition on providing support to candidates in office
which resulted in the Foundation's dissolution.

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Chenango County Public Health  will hold an informational public meeting
regarding the hazards of Vaping, Public Health Director Darlene Gramstad told
WCDO News that Dr. Scott Cohen will give the presentation:

(Darlene Gramstad 10-24-19)

More information is available at 337-1660, the presentation
will be held at the SUNY Morrisville Campus in Downtown Norwich today from
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

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Hartwick College Athletics will host the annual ’Wick
Benefit Auction from 6:00 to 9:00 PM today at the Carriage House Event Center,
790 South Side Drive, in Oneonta. Admission is $50 per person; $90 per couple.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the College’s athletics program and
enhance the scholar-athlete experience.
The event raises more than $40,000 each year for Hartwick College
Athletics.

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Operation Merry Christmas is getting ready for another busy
holiday season, helping to get presents to underprivileged families for
Christmas Day.  Spokesperson Dorene
Ireland explains:

(Dorene Ireland 10-18-19)

Ireland said that the giveaway day will be Saturday December
14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus in Sidney.

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Today is the last day to register for the Delaware County
Clean Sweep event.  Registration is
required, either by phone at 865-6474, by email cleansweepdelaware@gmail.com or
online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com.
The Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held on October 25th for
businesses & farms and on October 26th for households.

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New York State of Health announced that Open Enrollment for
coverage in a 2020 Qualified Health Plan starts November 1st, & will
continue through January 31st.
Additional information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

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Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery contends
that the questionable business practices of Mavis Discount Tire in Saratoga
Springs auto shop had no role in an October 6th 2018 limousine crash that
killed 20 people in Schoharie.  Mallery
said that the attorneys for the limousine company's operator, Nauman Hussain,
had wrongly cast blame on Mavis, where workers had allegedly Billed Hussain for
brake work on the 2001 Ford Excursion that was not performed, several months
before the deadly accident.  Hussain has
been charged with 20 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide
by a Schoharie County Grand Jury

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The 4 candidates for the Norwich
City Mayor's Office will meet for a public debate Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the
Norwich YMCA at 6:00 PM.  The candidates
are incumbent Christine Carnrike, Shawn Sastri, Jill Osterhout-Kraft, and
former mayor Joseph Maiurano.  Following
the debate, the candidates will participate in a Meet & Greet with voters.

NYSEG is working to restore power to customers impacted by
the nor’easter that has brought high winds and heavy rain to much of their
service area.  More than 37,000 customers
have been impacted as a result of the weather. Currently, less than 5,000
customers are without power, many of those are in Chenango & Broome
Counties.

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Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding a Garage
Sale fundraiser Today & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2 Fayette
Street in Oxford.   Proceeds benefit
CCHH's small works house projects. More information is available at 843-6249.

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O’Connor Hospital will host a community flu shot clinic for
the public on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon in the specialty clinic
building.  The flu shot clinic is open to
all ages, no appointment is necessary; more information is available at
746-0334.

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The Sidney United Way is hosting the "Reading is
Magical" Family Literacy Fair Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the
Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street.
United Way Spokesperson Lorrie Roach comments:

(Lorrie Roach 10-18-19)

A free Book & Tote Bag will be given to the first 100 children
up to age 8 tomorrow; more information is available at 563-2563

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The Eastern Broome Senior Center will celebrate its 19th
anniversary today, with food & Entertainment.   The event will be held at the Center at 27
Golden Lane in Harpursville, more information is available at 693-2069.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a statement
regarding criminal charges filed against former Delhi village clerk Michelle
Barnes for theft of public funds. Dinapoli said that the charges resulted from
a joint investigation conducted by the Comptroller’s office and State Police,
Barnes allegedly wrote $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal
use, & she faces grand larceny charges.

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The National Transportation and Safety Board made 4 safety
recommendations as a result of the October 6th 2018 Schoharie Limousine crash
that killed 20 people. Federal lawmakers took those recommendations and
introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at closing the gaps in regulations on a
federal level, State lawmakers failed to pass limousine safety measures, they
may tackle it in the 2020 session.

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Local Congressmen are split over the notion of pursuing
impeachment proceedings against President Trump.  19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado
released a statement over the weekend saying that it has become clear that the
president has placed his personal interests above the national security of our
nation by admitting to soliciting the Ukrainian president to investigate
potential Democratic President Nominee & former Vice President Joe Biden,
which Delgado said is an impeachable offense.
22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi stated that while the
allegations against the President regarding the call to the President of
Ukraine is troubling, he wants to first make sure that the impeachment is
Constitutional.

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Funeral arrangements for Brooke Ketchum of Unadilla are
being handled by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main Street in Sidney.   Ketchum died in an automobile accident in
the town of Otego Friday, Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 9 from
2:00 to 4:00 PM with the funeral immediately following at 4:00pm. The family
invites those in attendance to the Sidney VFW for a reception following
services; donations can be made to a memorial fund for her 2 daughters.

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State officials and members of the Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire Prevention and Control will
preside over the 22nd Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Ceremony.   The Ceremony will honor 23
fallen firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty, at the Empire
State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM.

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The 26th Annual Pit Run was Held in Oneonta Sunday.  The winner of the 10K race was Michael
Hamilton of Oneonta, the winner of the 5K was Charles Hollister on Oneonta,
Money raised benefits the Rick Parisian Memorial Scholarship fund, and Parisian
was a state Police Investigator who tried to stop an armed Robbery in an
Oneonta Grocery in 1994.

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Governor Cuomo today signed
legislation prohibiting the performance or supervision of a pelvic exam on an
anesthetized or unconscious person without informed consent. The legislation
also makes it professional misconduct to perform unauthorized pelvic exams.
This legislation takes effect in 180 days.

The Delaware County Department of Public Works will hold the
23rd annual Clean Sweep October 25th & 26th; Delaware County Solid Waste
Coordinator Tyson Robb explains the schedule for those 2 days:

(Tyson Robb 10-7-19)

Residents are required to register online at
cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, by phone at 865-6474 during normal weekday
business hours, or by email CleanSweepDelaware@gmail.com, all registrations are
accepted until October 18th.

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The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre on December
10th & 11th. Tickets go on sale today & can be purchased online at
BroadwayInBinghamton.com or at The Arena Box Office, or By-Phone through
Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. More information is available at
BroadwayInBinghamton.com or JerseyBoysTour.com.

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The Village of Unadilla Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a
Public Hearing, this evening at 6:00 PM at the Community House 193 Main Street,
regarding a variance for 215 Main Street and/or 6 Adams Street. More
information is available through Village Clerk- Treasurer Clarissa Riker at
369-3421.

Oneonta Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Ives of Oneonta for
2nd degree burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny, in connection with
burglaries in downtown Oneonta.  Ives was
being held for arraignment, the investigation is ongoing & more charges may
be forthcoming.

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The Oneonta Common Council enacted a new series of rules
regarding vacant properties in the city.
The complete list of regulations can be found at oneonta.ny.us/files

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523 SFCU Members were affected at 2 ATM's with skimming
devices, and the steps are continuing to correct the issue, according to SFCU
Vice President of Marketing Keith May:

(Keith May 9-4-19)

May said the amount of money allowed to be withdrawn daily
will be lowered for a short period of time; Law Enforcement is continuing their
investigation into who placed the Skimming devices at the SFCU Branches in
Walton and Oneida Street in Oneonta.

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The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No
Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at
dec.ny.gov until September 20th.  The DEC
has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to
discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.

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State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash at County Routes 36 and 37 in Guilford today. a 52-year-old male of Bainbridge was operating a Honda, he made a U-turn directly in the path of a Pick-up truck pulling a loaded cattle trailer with 12 cows, driven by a 68-year old unidentified female from McDonough. The vehicles collided & exited the roadway. The Honda driver was transported by helicopter to Wilson Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries. The 71 year old unidentified female passenger of the Honda was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. The pick-up driver declined medical treatment, 1 of the cows was killed during the crash. The investigation is continuing.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be held next month, Chamber President Teri Schunk recommends registering now for the Cornhole Tournament or for Vendors spots:

(Teri Schunk 9-4-19)

Schunk said that the event on October 5th will run from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney.

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The Town of Guilford announced a Special Board Meeting this
evening.  The meeting tonight will run
from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road, a Public Hearing
regarding Wilkinson Salvage is scheduled.

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The Oneonta Police Department is
alerting residents of a scam.   A City
resident received mail with a Portugal, Spain postmark, that claims that the
recipient won a large sum of money in a lottery, and personal banking
information was needed to pay out the winnings.
Police said that the documentation appeared legitimate, however they
warn residents to never send any personal or banking information in cases like
this.  Anyone with information on a scam
can contact the State Attorney General's office and use their online complaint
form located online at ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms.

Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law Tuesday that lets
police agencies obtain more information on a Firearm License Application.  The legislation closes a loophole and will
give law enforcement access to out-of-state records.  Previously, New Yorkers could buy guns
outside of the county that they live in and stores would not be able to see
out-of-state gun applications or background checks.

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Online Registration is underway for Delaware County's Clean
Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)

Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past
years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite
website for registration.

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This year is the 130th anniversary of the State University
in Oneonta; they are observing that milestone during their Founders Day Picnic
from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM today.
Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for local
food pantries and the food pantry in Hunt Union, the annual Picnic will be held
at the Academic quad.

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies
Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00
pm.  The clinic will be held at the
Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.

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31 year old Johnnah DeGraw of Deposit pleaded guilty Tuesday
to Federal Charges of conspiracy with intent to distribute a controlled
substance.  DeGraw was arrested along
with Marlon Graham in Deposit last November, for selling methamphetamines &
fentanyl, she is already serving a 12 year sentence on drug charges in a State
Prison, she is due to be sentenced on the federal guilty plea later this year.

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Governor Cuomo cut the ribbon to open the 172nd Great New
York State Fair this afternoon in Syracuse.
The State Fair runs through September 2nd with food, exhibits, &
entertainment. About 1 million fairgoers are expected to pass through the
turnstiles at the State Fair over the 13 days.

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The Oneonta Common Council approved plans to move forward
with the redevelopment of the old Railyards at last night's meeting.  Plans call for a variety of developments in
the Roundhouse Road area, which are designed to bring more jobs to the region
upon completion.

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Delaware County continues to sell its recyclables at about
the same rate as it has over the last several years, but they do have to be
inventive in order to keep up with the market place, according to Delaware
County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)

Robb said they will be announcing details soon about the
upcoming Delaware County Clean Sweep event, and an open house later this fall.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-Year-Old
Ariel Alvarez of Walton, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator,
Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Operating a Motor Vehicle
without an Inspection Certificate, driving with an Obstructed view &
Failure to Notify DMV of an Address Change, following a traffic stop
recently.  Alvarez was issued appearance
tickets for the Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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SUNY Oneonta officials estimate
that about 2000 new students are moving in today, as classes start for the fall
semester on Monday.   A number of
orientations for the new students will be held prior to the start of classes
for the incoming freshman.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old
Joseph Hahn of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired due to Drugs,
following an investigation of a 4 car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in
Delhi.   Hahn allegedly rear ended a
parked vehicle, causing damage to an additional two vehicles, while operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Hahn was released on appearance tickets, and was scheduled to appear
before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further process.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old
William Johnson for criminal possession of a controlled substance, for
allegedly possessing Methamphetamines, crack cocaine & a narcotic during a
traffic stop.  Johnson was arraigned in
the Town of Plymouth Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
cash bail pending additional court action in the Town of Plymouth Court.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old
Alycia Possemato of Guilford for Attempted Assault & Criminal Obstruction
of Breathing or Blood Circulation, following a domestic dispute at the Delaware
County Fair. Possemato was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail pending action in Village of Walton
Court on a later date.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for July 2019. The State wide rate was 4%, locally;
Chenango & Otsego Counties had 4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.5%.

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The Roxbury Arts Group is presenting a series of Information
Sessions throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and
residents about the Decentralization Grant Program, Group Spokesperson Samantha
Nick comments:

(Samantha Nick 8-21-19)

Nick is the Grants and Community Coordinator for the Roxbury
Arts Group, she will present a talk at the Sidney Memorial Public Library at
10:00 am today, it is free and open to the public.

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