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WCDO News — Thursday 3-21-24
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-21-24
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old Nehemiah Clark of Bloomville and 25 year old Jordan Clark of Andes man on drug charges. Deputies assisted State Parole Officers with conducting a home visit at the Delaware County homeless shelter in Bloomville, where it was determined that the parolee was not at the residence and was violating his terms with parole, a vehicle was observed passing by with the parolee inside and a traffic stop was conducted. Deputies & K9 Dexter determined that both occupants were in possession of fentanyl, they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance & were released on appearance tickets to the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s board of directors has announced that Staci Thompson has been named President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network,she told WCDO News that she is excited to continue the work started by her predecessor Dr. Tommy Ibrahim:
(Staci Thompson 3-21-24)
Thompson has been serving as interim President and CEO since January 1, 2024, after succeeding Dr. Ibrahim, Her tenure as President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network begins immediately. Thompson arrived at Bassett Healthcare Network in 2023 after serving at The Guthrie Clinic for more than 28 years, where she held several executive leadership positions.
Helios Care 2024 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will again be at the home of Tom Morgan and Erna McReynolds in Franklin on April 20th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Money raised will go to the programs for patients and families served by Helios Care. More information is available at helioscare.org/events or by phone 607 432-6773.
State Department of Labor reported that the state private sector job total was back up to 8.33 Million in February 2024, which is back up to pre-pandemic levels. The State's unemployment rate decreased .1% to 4.4% in February, the statewide labor force participation rate held steady at 61.4% in February 2024.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 year old Ford Bailey-Banks of Davenport for 2nd degree Burglary, criminal trespass. On March 5th, 2024, Sheriffs Deputies received a complaint that Bailey-Banks had entered onto another’s property and into dwelling, where he stole multiple items as well a firearm, he was transported to the Delaware County Sheriffs Office to await Centralized Arraignment Processing and will be scheduled to appear at the Town of Harpersfield Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
A.M. NEWS 3-21-24
State Police arrested 25 year old Jesse Micha-Hurlburt of Bainbridge, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Disseminating Indecent Material of a Minor 2nd degree, Coercion and Unlawful Publication of an Intimate Image. On December 8, 2023, State Police received a report of an unknown individual requesting indecent material from a minor over text message and social media, he was arrested earlier this week, and was transported to Chenango County Jail.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Timothy Melius of Pittsfield for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Failure to Provide Sustenance to Animals, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment following an investigation in to reported on-going child abuse in the Town of Pittsfield. Investigation revealed that Melius allegedly subjected minors to physical abuse & for intentionally kill a kitten with a baseball bat. Melius was located Wednesday and was taken in to custody, and was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending future court action, an order of Protection was requested to be issued on behalf of the victims.
State Police today announced that it issued 5,576 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. State Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI and investigated 199 crashes, which resulted in 25 people being injured and no fatalities. Troopers ticketed 1788 for speeding, 406 tickets were issued in the Troop C area.
New York Farm Bureau members donated eight million pounds of food to regional food banks across the state last year through the Harvest for All program. More information on local food donation projects, is available through local food banks.
Congressman Marc Molinaro will have his constituent service team holding mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Oneonta Town Hall, from 11:00am-1:00pm tomorrow at the Greene Village Hall, and from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 27 at the Deposit Town Hall.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old Nehemiah Clark of Bloomville and 25 year old Jordan Clark of Andes man on drug charges. Deputies assisted State Parole Officers with conducting a home visit at the Delaware County homeless shelter in Bloomville, where it was determined that the parolee was not at the residence and was violating his terms with parole, a vehicle was observed passing by with the parolee inside and a traffic stop was conducted. Deputies & K9 Dexter determined that both occupants were in possession of fentanyl, they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance & were released on appearance tickets to the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s board of directors has announced that Staci Thompson has been named President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network,she told WCDO News that she is excited to continue the work started by her predecessor Dr. Tommy Ibrahim:
(Staci Thompson 3-21-24)
Thompson has been serving as interim President and CEO since January 1, 2024, after succeeding Dr. Ibrahim, Her tenure as President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network begins immediately. Thompson arrived at Bassett Healthcare Network in 2023 after serving at The Guthrie Clinic for more than 28 years, where she held several executive leadership positions.
Helios Care 2024 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will again be at the home of Tom Morgan and Erna McReynolds in Franklin on April 20th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Money raised will go to the programs for patients and families served by Helios Care. More information is available at helioscare.org/events or by phone 607 432-6773.
State Department of Labor reported that the state private sector job total was back up to 8.33 Million in February 2024, which is back up to pre-pandemic levels. The State's unemployment rate decreased .1% to 4.4% in February, the statewide labor force participation rate held steady at 61.4% in February 2024.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 year old Ford Bailey-Banks of Davenport for 2nd degree Burglary, criminal trespass. On March 5th, 2024, Sheriffs Deputies received a complaint that Bailey-Banks had entered onto another’s property and into dwelling, where he stole multiple items as well a firearm, he was transported to the Delaware County Sheriffs Office to await Centralized Arraignment Processing and will be scheduled to appear at the Town of Harpersfield Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
A.M. NEWS 3-21-24
State Police arrested 25 year old Jesse Micha-Hurlburt of Bainbridge, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Disseminating Indecent Material of a Minor 2nd degree, Coercion and Unlawful Publication of an Intimate Image. On December 8, 2023, State Police received a report of an unknown individual requesting indecent material from a minor over text message and social media, he was arrested earlier this week, and was transported to Chenango County Jail.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Timothy Melius of Pittsfield for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Failure to Provide Sustenance to Animals, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment following an investigation in to reported on-going child abuse in the Town of Pittsfield. Investigation revealed that Melius allegedly subjected minors to physical abuse & for intentionally kill a kitten with a baseball bat. Melius was located Wednesday and was taken in to custody, and was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending future court action, an order of Protection was requested to be issued on behalf of the victims.
State Police today announced that it issued 5,576 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. State Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI and investigated 199 crashes, which resulted in 25 people being injured and no fatalities. Troopers ticketed 1788 for speeding, 406 tickets were issued in the Troop C area.
New York Farm Bureau members donated eight million pounds of food to regional food banks across the state last year through the Harvest for All program. More information on local food donation projects, is available through local food banks.
Congressman Marc Molinaro will have his constituent service team holding mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Oneonta Town Hall, from 11:00am-1:00pm tomorrow at the Greene Village Hall, and from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 27 at the Deposit Town Hall.
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WCDO News — Friday 1-12-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-12-24
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 41 year old Dennis Fickeria and 34 year old Deirdre Vincent, Vincent is accused of selling narcotics at her place of employment, they are both accused of selling narcotics at their residence. On Janury 3rd, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle operated by Fickeria for speeding, Canine Dexter located 12 bags of Fentanyl, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1542 Jones Hollow Road, 2 people were removed, officers then located 19 long guns, 4 assault rifles, 8 illegal handguns, 2 were GHOST GUNS, plus they seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, plus drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging materials & $3,900 dollars of suspected drug proceeds. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond held a press conference today, he remarked at the alarming amount of ghost gun that have been seized recently:
(Dumond 1-12-24)
Vincent & Fickeria were each charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, crimanlly using drug paraphenalia, Vincent was arraigned and was released on her own recognizance. Fickeria was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, without bail.
Gusty winds could be a problem locally as a storm system moves close to the area, Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 1-12-24)
We'll have our tri county forecast, which includes another Wind Advisory overnight, at the end of this newscast.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding from the 2024 Local Community Tourism Grant Program, Sean Penchoff of Delaware County Economic Development explains;
(Sean Penchoff 1-12-24)
Penchoff said that the Website is dcecodev.com, the deadline to apply is February 28th.
Broome County’s Special Investigation Unit Task Force raided 435 Chenango Street, in Binghamton, Police arrested 44-year-old Luis Ruiz and 42-year-old Rasheda Crowder. Police seized 2 loaded handguns, an AK47 style handgun, thousands of rounds of ammunition, three high-capacity magazines, as well as heroin & fentanyl. Ruiz and Crowder were charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon & face court action shortly.
Governor Hochul has directed State Agencies to prepare for severe weather conditions across the state over the next 48 hours. Wind Advisories are in effect through much of the state, blizzard conditions are expected through the North Country & Western New York.
Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 fiscal year end. The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1st.
The Broome County Martin Luther King Junior Commission will be holding their annual March on Monday evening, starting at the MLK Promenade behind Boscov’s in downtown Binghamton. The commission announced that they have resumed their scholarship program, they will give out 2 scholarships for $1,000 each for high school graduates this year..
Broadway in Binghamton announced that tickets are still available for "Hairspray" at the Forum Theater on January 23rd & 24th at 7:30 PM, tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or nacentertainment.com.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 41 year old Dennis Fickeria and 34 year old Deirdre Vincent, Vincent is accused of selling narcotics at her place of employment, they are both accused of selling narcotics at their residence. On Janury 3rd, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle operated by Fickeria for speeding, Canine Dexter located 12 bags of Fentanyl, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1542 Jones Hollow Road, 2 people were removed, officers then located 19 long guns, 4 assault rifles, 8 illegal handguns, 2 were GHOST GUNS, plus they seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, plus drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging materials & $3,900 dollars of suspected drug proceeds. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond held a press conference today, he remarked at the alarming amount of ghost gun that have been seized recently:
(Dumond 1-12-24)
Vincent & Fickeria were each charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, crimanlly using drug paraphenalia, Vincent was arraigned and was released on her own recognizance. Fickeria was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, without bail.
Gusty winds could be a problem locally as a storm system moves close to the area, Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 1-12-24)
We'll have our tri county forecast, which includes another Wind Advisory overnight, at the end of this newscast.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding from the 2024 Local Community Tourism Grant Program, Sean Penchoff of Delaware County Economic Development explains;
(Sean Penchoff 1-12-24)
Penchoff said that the Website is dcecodev.com, the deadline to apply is February 28th.
Broome County’s Special Investigation Unit Task Force raided 435 Chenango Street, in Binghamton, Police arrested 44-year-old Luis Ruiz and 42-year-old Rasheda Crowder. Police seized 2 loaded handguns, an AK47 style handgun, thousands of rounds of ammunition, three high-capacity magazines, as well as heroin & fentanyl. Ruiz and Crowder were charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon & face court action shortly.
Governor Hochul has directed State Agencies to prepare for severe weather conditions across the state over the next 48 hours. Wind Advisories are in effect through much of the state, blizzard conditions are expected through the North Country & Western New York.
Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 fiscal year end. The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1st.
The Broome County Martin Luther King Junior Commission will be holding their annual March on Monday evening, starting at the MLK Promenade behind Boscov’s in downtown Binghamton. The commission announced that they have resumed their scholarship program, they will give out 2 scholarships for $1,000 each for high school graduates this year..
Broadway in Binghamton announced that tickets are still available for "Hairspray" at the Forum Theater on January 23rd & 24th at 7:30 PM, tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or nacentertainment.com.
BROADWAY IN BINGHAMTONBroome County Martin Luther King Junior CommissionDEIDRE VINCENTDelaware County Economic DevelopmentDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG DUMONDDENNIS FICKERIAGOVERNOR HOCHULHAIRSPRAYLUIS RUIZMARGARETVILLEMIDDLETOWNNAC ENTERTAINMENTNew YorkNYRASHEDA CROWDERRich TownsendSEAN PENCHOFFState Comptroller Thomas DiNapoliWCDO