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WCDO News — Friday 5-31-13
Fire destroyed Upturn Industries at 2 Whitney Way in Bainbridge this morning. The fire was reported at around 6:00 AM, crews from Bainbridge, Afton, Sidney, Masonville & Unadilla and several other departments responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation. Upturn manufactured aerospace components at the site, employing 30 people.
The state assembly is looking into ways to try to stop the continuing problem of state government leadership breaking the laws that they have implemented. Area assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-30-13)
State senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monseratte, Malcolm Smith and John Sampson have all been investigated, arrested or prosecuted for crimes that were allegedly committed while in office, the Smith & Sampson cases are the most recent, both men face court action shortly.
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County has included forms online for “Pledges” that parents of teenagers can use to try to get a handle on under aged drinking. Council executive director Dave Ramsey explains:
(Dave Ramsey 5-30-13)
Ramsey said that both pledges are available through the council’s “Facebook” page, also the latest information about alcohol & drug abuse can be found on the council website: adaconline.org.
State Police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Erin Grant of Oneonta for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The arrest resulted from a complaint in Oneonta; Grant was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on June 4th.
Governor Cuomo addressed 192 new members of the State Police at the 199th session graduation ceremony from the State Police Academy. The new troopers will report for field duty on June 3rd or July 8th, then for 10 weeks the new troopers will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers, about 35 recruits will be reporting to TROOP C in SIDNEY.
The American Red Cross announced that another Communities that Care Blood Drive is scheduled for June 7th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Howard Johnson's, in downtown Norwich. Appointments are requested at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for Chobani yogurt, a FREE Red Cross tee shirt AND be entered to win a $200 gift card.
COMMERCE CHENANGO Will host their annual summer GOLF EVENT on June 7th at the Genegantslet Golf Club in Greene. The event begins at 10:00 AM pre-Registration must be received by tomorrow May 31st at 334-1402.
The state assembly is looking into ways to try to stop the continuing problem of state government leadership breaking the laws that they have implemented. Area assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-30-13)
State senate leaders Joe Bruno, Pedro Espada, Hiram Monseratte, Malcolm Smith and John Sampson have all been investigated, arrested or prosecuted for crimes that were allegedly committed while in office, the Smith & Sampson cases are the most recent, both men face court action shortly.
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County has included forms online for “Pledges” that parents of teenagers can use to try to get a handle on under aged drinking. Council executive director Dave Ramsey explains:
(Dave Ramsey 5-30-13)
Ramsey said that both pledges are available through the council’s “Facebook” page, also the latest information about alcohol & drug abuse can be found on the council website: adaconline.org.
State Police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Erin Grant of Oneonta for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The arrest resulted from a complaint in Oneonta; Grant was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on June 4th.
Governor Cuomo addressed 192 new members of the State Police at the 199th session graduation ceremony from the State Police Academy. The new troopers will report for field duty on June 3rd or July 8th, then for 10 weeks the new troopers will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers, about 35 recruits will be reporting to TROOP C in SIDNEY.
The American Red Cross announced that another Communities that Care Blood Drive is scheduled for June 7th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Howard Johnson's, in downtown Norwich. Appointments are requested at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for Chobani yogurt, a FREE Red Cross tee shirt AND be entered to win a $200 gift card.
COMMERCE CHENANGO Will host their annual summer GOLF EVENT on June 7th at the Genegantslet Golf Club in Greene. The event begins at 10:00 AM pre-Registration must be received by tomorrow May 31st at 334-1402.
WCDO News — Monday 3-11-13
Governor Cuomo’s favorability rating has dropped in recent weeks, but according to a new Siena Poll showed that 64% still view Cuomo favorably. Cuomo's highest rating was at 77% in February of last year. Cuomo took a hit in popularity following the quick passage of the New York safe act and for the continued stalling of the lifting of a moratorium on gas drilling statewide. President Obama maintains at 56% favorable rating among New Yorkers in the same poll.
Upstate Lawmakers with poor rural school districts are looking for changes this year, to keep schools from becoming bankrupt. Assemblyman Cliff crouch comments:
(Crouch 3-11-13)
State aid numbers will be released in the next couple of weeks as lawmakers put together a state budget plan by the April 1st deadline.
Delaware County Sheriffs Department investigated a 2 Car Property Damage Automobile accident at the intersection of Dry Brook Rd and Turnpike Rd in the Town of Meredith. 49-year-old Donald Aitken was operating a Town of Meredith plow truck, and with the corner of the plow, he hit a Subaru Legacy driven by 55 year old Yael Herzog of Walton. Deputies said that there were no injuries and no tickets were issued and both vehicles were driven from the scene.
The Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to a 1 Car Personal Injury automobile accident on State Route 206 in the Town of Walton. 33-year-old Erin Serra of Walton was traveling west on State Route 206 when she lost control of her SUV & struck a snow and earth embankment. Investigators determined that icy road conditions were the cause of the accident, & that excessive speed was NOT a factor. Serra was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital, where she was treated & released.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 31-year-old Brett Lorimer of Norwich, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Lorimer was charged following a traffic stop in the Town of North Norwich, where he is accused of possessing Marijuana, he faces action in North Norwich court at a later date.
US Senator Charles Schumer is opposing a plan by the Transportation Security Administration to allow airline passengers to bring small knives on board passenger aircraft. Schumer said that these items pose an obvious safety threat, along with other items that the TSA is considering to allow on planes, including novelty baseball bats, billiard cues, and hockey sticks. All of the items mentioned have been banned since the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks. TSA officials said that pilots and air marshals are trained to provide security should any of these items be used as a weapon.
State Police in Binghamton arrested 28-year-old Lisa Lovell of Binghamton, and 27-year-old Anthony Calla of Kirkwood for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrests result from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango, Both were issued Appearance Tickets returnable in the Town of Chenango Court on March 20th.
State Troopers arrested 44-year-old Richard Phillips of Windsor, for Petty Larceny. The arrest resulted from a complaint at a market in Kirkwood, Phillips was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.
Upstate Lawmakers with poor rural school districts are looking for changes this year, to keep schools from becoming bankrupt. Assemblyman Cliff crouch comments:
(Crouch 3-11-13)
State aid numbers will be released in the next couple of weeks as lawmakers put together a state budget plan by the April 1st deadline.
Delaware County Sheriffs Department investigated a 2 Car Property Damage Automobile accident at the intersection of Dry Brook Rd and Turnpike Rd in the Town of Meredith. 49-year-old Donald Aitken was operating a Town of Meredith plow truck, and with the corner of the plow, he hit a Subaru Legacy driven by 55 year old Yael Herzog of Walton. Deputies said that there were no injuries and no tickets were issued and both vehicles were driven from the scene.
The Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to a 1 Car Personal Injury automobile accident on State Route 206 in the Town of Walton. 33-year-old Erin Serra of Walton was traveling west on State Route 206 when she lost control of her SUV & struck a snow and earth embankment. Investigators determined that icy road conditions were the cause of the accident, & that excessive speed was NOT a factor. Serra was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital, where she was treated & released.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 31-year-old Brett Lorimer of Norwich, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Lorimer was charged following a traffic stop in the Town of North Norwich, where he is accused of possessing Marijuana, he faces action in North Norwich court at a later date.
US Senator Charles Schumer is opposing a plan by the Transportation Security Administration to allow airline passengers to bring small knives on board passenger aircraft. Schumer said that these items pose an obvious safety threat, along with other items that the TSA is considering to allow on planes, including novelty baseball bats, billiard cues, and hockey sticks. All of the items mentioned have been banned since the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks. TSA officials said that pilots and air marshals are trained to provide security should any of these items be used as a weapon.
State Police in Binghamton arrested 28-year-old Lisa Lovell of Binghamton, and 27-year-old Anthony Calla of Kirkwood for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. The arrests result from a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango, Both were issued Appearance Tickets returnable in the Town of Chenango Court on March 20th.
State Troopers arrested 44-year-old Richard Phillips of Windsor, for Petty Larceny. The arrest resulted from a complaint at a market in Kirkwood, Phillips was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.
WCDO News — Monday 2-4-13
Delaware County Deputies investigated a one-car fatal motor vehicle accident on County Hwy 2 in the Town of Andes Saturday. 58 year old Karen Lane of Warwick was traveling North on County Hwy 2 when her vehicle left the roadway and overturned several times, ejecting Lane from the vehicle. Lane was not wearing a seatbelt; she was pronounced Lane dead at the scene.
The State police have been sending representatives around the state to explain the New York Safe Act gun laws that were passed a few weeks ago. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the bill was rushed through and changes are needed:
(Cliff Crouch 2-4-13
The new state gun law is being used as a model for the one that is being crafted by the Obama administration in Washington.
Over the last 4 to 5 years, there has been a dramatic turn by teens from alcohol abuse, to additional abuses of heroin and prescription pain pills. Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & drug abuse council of Delaware County said that a real danger exists when teens begin combining these drugs:
(Dave Ramsey 2-4-13
Ramsey said that his office performs interventions, more information about that is available by calling the council at 746-8300, additional information about drug & alcohol abuse is available on their website at adaconline.org.
Organizers of the Delaware county fair announced the lineup today for entertainment at this year’s fair in Walton. The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would return, on Saturday, August 18th. Also on the bill will be country music acts Aaron Kelly and Lindsey Erin.
State DEC Commissioner Joe Martens addressed a joint session of the legislature in Albany this morning, regarding the future of Hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale in this region of the southern tier of the state. Martens was expecting questions about the finding of the DEC regarding health issues, water & air concerns with regards to natural gas drilling. The state moratorium on drilling has been in place for 4 ½ years, in that time the DEC has addressed thousands of comments from those both for & against the continuation of hydraulic fracturing.
There will be no Crappie Derby in Whitney Point again this year. Organizers have cancelled the event because the ice is not thick enough for the 2nd straight year. Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation officials measured the ice this morning and found out that there was only 8 inches of Ice, not enough for the event to be held safely.
Commerce Chenango and NBT Bank will host the 2013 Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Binghamton University president Harvey Stenger; the breakfast will take place on February 13th at The Silo Restaurant in Greene on February 13th. Stenger will share an overview of the University and his efforts to enhance economic development in the Southern Tier. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Chamber members may attend for $25.00 and non-members for $35.00; more information is available at 334-1400.
The State police have been sending representatives around the state to explain the New York Safe Act gun laws that were passed a few weeks ago. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that the bill was rushed through and changes are needed:
(Cliff Crouch 2-4-13
The new state gun law is being used as a model for the one that is being crafted by the Obama administration in Washington.
Over the last 4 to 5 years, there has been a dramatic turn by teens from alcohol abuse, to additional abuses of heroin and prescription pain pills. Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & drug abuse council of Delaware County said that a real danger exists when teens begin combining these drugs:
(Dave Ramsey 2-4-13
Ramsey said that his office performs interventions, more information about that is available by calling the council at 746-8300, additional information about drug & alcohol abuse is available on their website at adaconline.org.
Organizers of the Delaware county fair announced the lineup today for entertainment at this year’s fair in Walton. The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would return, on Saturday, August 18th. Also on the bill will be country music acts Aaron Kelly and Lindsey Erin.
State DEC Commissioner Joe Martens addressed a joint session of the legislature in Albany this morning, regarding the future of Hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale in this region of the southern tier of the state. Martens was expecting questions about the finding of the DEC regarding health issues, water & air concerns with regards to natural gas drilling. The state moratorium on drilling has been in place for 4 ½ years, in that time the DEC has addressed thousands of comments from those both for & against the continuation of hydraulic fracturing.
There will be no Crappie Derby in Whitney Point again this year. Organizers have cancelled the event because the ice is not thick enough for the 2nd straight year. Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation officials measured the ice this morning and found out that there was only 8 inches of Ice, not enough for the event to be held safely.
Commerce Chenango and NBT Bank will host the 2013 Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Binghamton University president Harvey Stenger; the breakfast will take place on February 13th at The Silo Restaurant in Greene on February 13th. Stenger will share an overview of the University and his efforts to enhance economic development in the Southern Tier. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Chamber members may attend for $25.00 and non-members for $35.00; more information is available at 334-1400.
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