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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-24-26
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
After a highly successful fundraising campaign well beyond their stated goal, the United way of Mid Rural New York had money left over to address other critical needs, according to United way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco:
(Elizabeth Monaco 2-24-26)
Monaco said that they raised about $30,000 more than the goal for the 2025 end of year campaign, money raised will stay in each of the 4 counties that the United way serves.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village announced the return of Sugaring Off Sundays, a Cooperstown tradition celebrating maple sugaring, Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(KERRI GREEN 2-24-26)
Tickets are available at Fenimore Farms.org, Tickets are also available at the door.
The Norwich Girls Softball will be run by the Norwich YMCA this year, instead of by the Little League, Spokesperson Danielle Ryan said that they will be able to charge only $10, per player interested, and they hope to get a lot more participation & teams playing:
(Danielle Ryan 2-28-26)
Ryan said that the Registration for the Norwich Youth Softball Organization will run through March 13th, the registration & more information is available at norwichymca.com.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
The Broome County Sheriff's office arrested 61 year old MD Omar Faruk and 39 year old Mohammad Rahman for Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession or Transport of Unstamped or Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes following an investigation into the illegal sales of cigarettes, vapes and marijuana in the Town of Colesville. On February 12th, the Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit Task Force & the Broome County Health Department conducted a flavored nicotine vape compliance check at the Empire Plaza gas station, a search warrant uncovered illicit flavored nicotine vapes, marijuana products, untaxed cigarettes and $18,346 in Cash. Faruk was released with an appearance ticket to the Town of Colesville Court, Rahman was turned over to U.S. Border Patrol, as he had failed to appear for immigration proceedings.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today locally, one from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street & another from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Pine Brook Church in Walton. Make an appointments at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the blood donor app, February Donros will receive a $20 E-GIFT Card, all blood types are needed.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 2-23-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The deadline is February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or call 607 337-4171.
The Delaware County Firefighters' Association announced that they have been alerted of a scam phone call, where people claim to be seeking donations on their behalf. The Association does not solicit by phone, their annual fund drive letter was mailed in November, it is the only solicitation they make each year, to support the ongoing training and recruitment here in Delaware County. if you get such a phone call, hang up & do not give any personal financial information.
Commerce Chenango's next Economic Outlook Breakfast will be held today at the Northeast Classic Car Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The keynote speaker will be Ken Entenmann, chief investment officer at NBT Bank, the event begins at 8:30 AM.
After a highly successful fundraising campaign well beyond their stated goal, the United way of Mid Rural New York had money left over to address other critical needs, according to United way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco:
(Elizabeth Monaco 2-24-26)
Monaco said that they raised about $30,000 more than the goal for the 2025 end of year campaign, money raised will stay in each of the 4 counties that the United way serves.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village announced the return of Sugaring Off Sundays, a Cooperstown tradition celebrating maple sugaring, Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(KERRI GREEN 2-24-26)
Tickets are available at Fenimore Farms.org, Tickets are also available at the door.
The Norwich Girls Softball will be run by the Norwich YMCA this year, instead of by the Little League, Spokesperson Danielle Ryan said that they will be able to charge only $10, per player interested, and they hope to get a lot more participation & teams playing:
(Danielle Ryan 2-28-26)
Ryan said that the Registration for the Norwich Youth Softball Organization will run through March 13th, the registration & more information is available at norwichymca.com.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
The Broome County Sheriff's office arrested 61 year old MD Omar Faruk and 39 year old Mohammad Rahman for Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession or Transport of Unstamped or Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes following an investigation into the illegal sales of cigarettes, vapes and marijuana in the Town of Colesville. On February 12th, the Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit Task Force & the Broome County Health Department conducted a flavored nicotine vape compliance check at the Empire Plaza gas station, a search warrant uncovered illicit flavored nicotine vapes, marijuana products, untaxed cigarettes and $18,346 in Cash. Faruk was released with an appearance ticket to the Town of Colesville Court, Rahman was turned over to U.S. Border Patrol, as he had failed to appear for immigration proceedings.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today locally, one from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street & another from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Pine Brook Church in Walton. Make an appointments at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the blood donor app, February Donros will receive a $20 E-GIFT Card, all blood types are needed.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 2-23-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The deadline is February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or call 607 337-4171.
The Delaware County Firefighters' Association announced that they have been alerted of a scam phone call, where people claim to be seeking donations on their behalf. The Association does not solicit by phone, their annual fund drive letter was mailed in November, it is the only solicitation they make each year, to support the ongoing training and recruitment here in Delaware County. if you get such a phone call, hang up & do not give any personal financial information.
Commerce Chenango's next Economic Outlook Breakfast will be held today at the Northeast Classic Car Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The keynote speaker will be Ken Entenmann, chief investment officer at NBT Bank, the event begins at 8:30 AM.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVESBASSETT RESEARCH INSTITUTECHENANGO HEALTH NETWORKCommerce ChenangoDANIELLE RYANDELAWARE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONELIZABETH MONACOEMPIRE PLAZA GASFENIMORE FARMS AND COUNTRY VILLAGEKEN ENTENMANKerri GreenKIMBERLY LORRAINEMD OMAR FARUKMOHAMMAD RAHMANNBT BANKNew YorkNORTHEAST CLASSIC CAR MUSEUMNorwichNORWICH YMCANORWICH YOUTH SOFTBALL ORGANIZATIONNYPINES BROOK CHURCH WALTONSherburneSIDNEY ELKS LODGETOWN OF COLESVILLEUnited Way of Mid Rural New YorkWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-21-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is looking over the Executive Budget Proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, and he commented that he will likely be voting no on most of the budget pieces again this year:
(Angelino 1-21-26)
The budget totals 260 Billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed by the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the 2026 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Environment funding bills. $11.75 million in funding will go to the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program to support wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance recreational access to the basin, $28 million was allocated to help New York households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.
43 year old Kaycee Spawn of Port Crane, was sentenced in Broome County Court following her guilty pleas in October. Spawn was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in Prison for possessing Dangerous Contraband in Prison, 4 years in Prison with 3 years Post Release Supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, the sentences will run consecutively due to her undischarged term of imprisonment resulting from a parole violation.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Michael Collins takes over as the 19th manager in Binghamton team history. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 3. The Ponies' home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season tickets, flex booklets, and ballpark passes are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, or bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the autopsy findings following the death of Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson that occurred shortly after entering the Broome County Correctional Facility on October 8th. Davis’ cause of death was listed as “Chronic Alcohol Use with Hepatic Cirrhosis,” with contributing factors listed as “hemorrhaging pancreas and heart disease. The toxicology report found no alcohol or controlled substances in her system at the time of her death. Davis was remanded to the Correctional Facility by the Town of Chenango Court., after booking procedures, she received a full medical and substance abuse screening with Correctional Facility medical staff before being housed in the Medical Unit. Over the next several hours, Davis was seen by medical staff 2 additional times, she was not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes after the third visit with medical staff, Davis experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and a Defibrillator but were unable to revive her.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18, People who need to renew a license or non-driver ID, or complete other transactions before February 13, are encouraged to use the online options on the DMV website.
The Series "Her Health Matters" continues today with a focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, with Andrea Bryan, who is a clinical dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the discussion will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich, at 6:00 PM. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, call (607) 337-4510.
Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is looking over the Executive Budget Proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, and he commented that he will likely be voting no on most of the budget pieces again this year:
(Angelino 1-21-26)
The budget totals 260 Billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed by the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the 2026 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Environment funding bills. $11.75 million in funding will go to the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program to support wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance recreational access to the basin, $28 million was allocated to help New York households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.
43 year old Kaycee Spawn of Port Crane, was sentenced in Broome County Court following her guilty pleas in October. Spawn was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in Prison for possessing Dangerous Contraband in Prison, 4 years in Prison with 3 years Post Release Supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, the sentences will run consecutively due to her undischarged term of imprisonment resulting from a parole violation.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Michael Collins takes over as the 19th manager in Binghamton team history. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 3. The Ponies' home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season tickets, flex booklets, and ballpark passes are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, or bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the autopsy findings following the death of Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson that occurred shortly after entering the Broome County Correctional Facility on October 8th. Davis’ cause of death was listed as “Chronic Alcohol Use with Hepatic Cirrhosis,” with contributing factors listed as “hemorrhaging pancreas and heart disease. The toxicology report found no alcohol or controlled substances in her system at the time of her death. Davis was remanded to the Correctional Facility by the Town of Chenango Court., after booking procedures, she received a full medical and substance abuse screening with Correctional Facility medical staff before being housed in the Medical Unit. Over the next several hours, Davis was seen by medical staff 2 additional times, she was not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes after the third visit with medical staff, Davis experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and a Defibrillator but were unable to revive her.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18, People who need to renew a license or non-driver ID, or complete other transactions before February 13, are encouraged to use the online options on the DMV website.
The Series "Her Health Matters" continues today with a focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, with Andrea Bryan, who is a clinical dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the discussion will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich, at 6:00 PM. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, call (607) 337-4510.
ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOBASSETT MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTEBINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIESCANASAWACTA COUNTRY CLUBCHELSEY DAVISCHENANGO HEALTH NETWORKCMH HER HEALTH MATTERGOVERNOR HOCHULKAYCEE SPAWNKIMBERLY LORRAINEMICHAEL COLLINSMIRABITO STADIUMNew YorkNorwichNYPORT CRANESTATE DMVU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO