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WCDO News — Friday 11-5-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The State Department of Health issued guidance today for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 against COVID 19. The FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s child-sized doses of the vaccine, which were found to be 90.7% effective against virus, There is a consent form that parents must fill out before their children can get vaccinated, at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Locations for the Children's vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Sidney Police responded Sunday to a report of a physical altercation involving a weapon in the Fox Street & Circle Drive. Police arrested 35 year old Anthony Albro of Sidney for Menacing & Harrassment, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where & was released to appear in court at a later date.
Delhi Fire was toned for a fire alarm activation in Russel Hall on SUNY Delhi Campus Thursday Morning, Delhi Fire received assistance from Walton, Oneonta, Bovina, Franklin FAST team, the cause if the fire is still under investigation, no injuries were reported.
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Conklin, Early Thursday morning. Police responded following the report of a person or persons firing several shots from a dark colored sedan on Barbara Avenue, the shots struck a vehicle and residence, there were no injuries reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Delaware County Chamber today announced the launched the 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, participating members have placed toy collection boxes in their businesses, the campaign will run from Monday November 8th until December 3rd, Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 3rd & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which has partnered with the Chamber to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The ARC Otsego’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. Race packet pickup will be at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street today from 4:00 to 7:00 and same-day packet pickup in Neahwa Park from 7:45 to 9:15 AM. To register, visit itsyourrace.com/register.
Bassett’s O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will be holding their annual Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for all members of the community 6 years old and older. Appointments are required at 746-0525, the clinic will be held at O’Connor Hospital’s specialty clinic at 460 Andes Road Delhi, More information is available at 547-7973.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting 2 upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or 3rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both this Saturday, and on Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold a special free presentation of Charlie Chaplin's Silent Movie Classic, "The Gold Rush" Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-5-21)
The event will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, more information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey team Home Opener will be on Saturday Night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, spokesman Rob Lippolis explains:
(Rob Lippolis 10-27-21)
More information is available at Binghamton Blackbears.com
The State Department of Health issued guidance today for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 against COVID 19. The FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s child-sized doses of the vaccine, which were found to be 90.7% effective against virus, There is a consent form that parents must fill out before their children can get vaccinated, at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Locations for the Children's vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Sidney Police responded Sunday to a report of a physical altercation involving a weapon in the Fox Street & Circle Drive. Police arrested 35 year old Anthony Albro of Sidney for Menacing & Harrassment, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where & was released to appear in court at a later date.
Delhi Fire was toned for a fire alarm activation in Russel Hall on SUNY Delhi Campus Thursday Morning, Delhi Fire received assistance from Walton, Oneonta, Bovina, Franklin FAST team, the cause if the fire is still under investigation, no injuries were reported.
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Conklin, Early Thursday morning. Police responded following the report of a person or persons firing several shots from a dark colored sedan on Barbara Avenue, the shots struck a vehicle and residence, there were no injuries reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Delaware County Chamber today announced the launched the 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, participating members have placed toy collection boxes in their businesses, the campaign will run from Monday November 8th until December 3rd, Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 3rd & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which has partnered with the Chamber to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The ARC Otsego’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. Race packet pickup will be at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street today from 4:00 to 7:00 and same-day packet pickup in Neahwa Park from 7:45 to 9:15 AM. To register, visit itsyourrace.com/register.
Bassett’s O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will be holding their annual Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for all members of the community 6 years old and older. Appointments are required at 746-0525, the clinic will be held at O’Connor Hospital’s specialty clinic at 460 Andes Road Delhi, More information is available at 547-7973.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting 2 upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or 3rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both this Saturday, and on Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold a special free presentation of Charlie Chaplin's Silent Movie Classic, "The Gold Rush" Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-5-21)
The event will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, more information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey team Home Opener will be on Saturday Night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, spokesman Rob Lippolis explains:
(Rob Lippolis 10-27-21)
More information is available at Binghamton Blackbears.com
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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-3-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-3-21
Mark Drnek won the race for Oneonta Mayor Tuesday, he told WCDO news of how the first weeks of his administration will go:
(Mark Drnek 11-3-21)
Drnek said that he has about 8 weeks to transition into the mayor's position, with help from outgoing mayor Gary Herzig.
Brian Doliver was elected Tuesday as the next Mayor of the City of Norwich, he told WCDO News that there a lot of big issues to deal with right from the start:
(Brian Doliver 11-3-21)
Doliver said that he will also reach out to former Norwich Mayors Christine Carnrike & Joe Mauriano, who he served with a member of the Norwich Common Council.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction November 12th, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-3-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that they will be receiving artifacts from the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Artifacts will include Spikes worn by Braves Game 6 starter Max Fried, a Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Jorge Soler, a Bat used by Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in Game 6 & the Jersey worn in Games 1 and 2 by Braves manager Brian Snitker.
The Friends of Afton announced the return of Afton’s Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday December 4th at 5:00 pm. Floats and vehicles will line up at Corporate Park off Route 7, Walking groups, bicycles, and golf carts will gather at the Afton Edge Apartments.
A.M. News Wednesday 11-3-21
Yesterday was Election Day, The Delaware County Board of Elections did not announce a winner for the Sidney Town Supervisor’s race, between write-in candidates Eric Wilson & Kevin Greene, Officials told WCDO News it will take days or maybe even weeks to count & certify all of the write in votes across all 19 towns from this year's elections, there were 552 write in Votes Tuesday in Sidney Town Supervisors race. The winners for the Sidney Town board were Frank Selleck & Bill Heath, in the Town of Meredith, Town Council winners were John Janiszewski & David Briggs, the Town of Franklin Board seats go to Garret Sitts & Heather Ross, the town of Middletown Supervisor Will be Patrick Davis, the Town of Tompkins Clerk was Michelle Phoenix, in the Town Of Delhi, the supervisor will be Mark Tuttle, the Town Council winners were Margaret Baldwin & Matthew Kryston & the Walton Town Supervisor will be Joseph Cetta. In Chenango County, Sheriff Ernest Cutting was re-elected, The County Clerk winner is Brian Wessels, & the winners for the Norwich City Council are Fred Gee, William Loomis, Tom Revoir & Barry Christopherson. The winners for the Guilford Town Board were Thomas Ives & Matthew Retz, in Otsego County, the Board of Representatives winners were Ed Frazier, Jerry Madsen, Rick Brockway, Margaret Kennedy, Jennifer Mickle, Charles Varney, Keith McCarty, Clark Oliver & Donald Scanlon & the Town of Oneonta Supervisor will be Randall Mowers, while Karen Liddle & Sean Farrell Won the 2 Town of Oneonta Justice seats & Kimberly Fierke & Skylar Thompson Win the 2 Seats on the Oneonta Town Board. The town of Hartwick Supervisor will be Robert O’Brien while Christopher Briggs & Bruce Markussen win the seats on the Town Board. In the Town of Unadilla, the Town Justice winner is Joshua Palmer The Unadilla Town Clerk will be Terry Yoder & the Town Council winners were Ron Reed & Jessica Grow, in the town of Laurens, George Decker, Edwin Winslow were the winners of Town Board Seats. Across New York State, voters rejected the propositions, amending the apportionment and redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day advance voter registration requirement, & authorizing the no excuse absentee balloting. Voters approved the proposition to the Right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.
The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold their next meeting today, at 1:00 pm. virtually. The public is able to observe this meeting at players.brightcove.net. Videos and transcripts of the meeting will be posted at cannabis.ny.gov.
The Town of Oneonta will hold a public budget hearing tonight at 7:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta, the town board will also discuss a law to over-ride the State Tax cap.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 am, it will be held at Trackside Dining on Main Street.
On October 21st, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on State Highway 8 in Masonville. 52-year-old Jack Mason of Whitney Point, was stopped, his license was revoked due to failure to answer a prior summons from the Sidney Town Court. Mason was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Failure to Use a Turn Signal, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Stop Lamps. Mason was later released on traffic tickets to Masonville Town Court at a later date.
Mark Drnek won the race for Oneonta Mayor Tuesday, he told WCDO news of how the first weeks of his administration will go:
(Mark Drnek 11-3-21)
Drnek said that he has about 8 weeks to transition into the mayor's position, with help from outgoing mayor Gary Herzig.
Brian Doliver was elected Tuesday as the next Mayor of the City of Norwich, he told WCDO News that there a lot of big issues to deal with right from the start:
(Brian Doliver 11-3-21)
Doliver said that he will also reach out to former Norwich Mayors Christine Carnrike & Joe Mauriano, who he served with a member of the Norwich Common Council.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction November 12th, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-3-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that they will be receiving artifacts from the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Artifacts will include Spikes worn by Braves Game 6 starter Max Fried, a Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Jorge Soler, a Bat used by Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in Game 6 & the Jersey worn in Games 1 and 2 by Braves manager Brian Snitker.
The Friends of Afton announced the return of Afton’s Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday December 4th at 5:00 pm. Floats and vehicles will line up at Corporate Park off Route 7, Walking groups, bicycles, and golf carts will gather at the Afton Edge Apartments.
A.M. News Wednesday 11-3-21
Yesterday was Election Day, The Delaware County Board of Elections did not announce a winner for the Sidney Town Supervisor’s race, between write-in candidates Eric Wilson & Kevin Greene, Officials told WCDO News it will take days or maybe even weeks to count & certify all of the write in votes across all 19 towns from this year's elections, there were 552 write in Votes Tuesday in Sidney Town Supervisors race. The winners for the Sidney Town board were Frank Selleck & Bill Heath, in the Town of Meredith, Town Council winners were John Janiszewski & David Briggs, the Town of Franklin Board seats go to Garret Sitts & Heather Ross, the town of Middletown Supervisor Will be Patrick Davis, the Town of Tompkins Clerk was Michelle Phoenix, in the Town Of Delhi, the supervisor will be Mark Tuttle, the Town Council winners were Margaret Baldwin & Matthew Kryston & the Walton Town Supervisor will be Joseph Cetta. In Chenango County, Sheriff Ernest Cutting was re-elected, The County Clerk winner is Brian Wessels, & the winners for the Norwich City Council are Fred Gee, William Loomis, Tom Revoir & Barry Christopherson. The winners for the Guilford Town Board were Thomas Ives & Matthew Retz, in Otsego County, the Board of Representatives winners were Ed Frazier, Jerry Madsen, Rick Brockway, Margaret Kennedy, Jennifer Mickle, Charles Varney, Keith McCarty, Clark Oliver & Donald Scanlon & the Town of Oneonta Supervisor will be Randall Mowers, while Karen Liddle & Sean Farrell Won the 2 Town of Oneonta Justice seats & Kimberly Fierke & Skylar Thompson Win the 2 Seats on the Oneonta Town Board. The town of Hartwick Supervisor will be Robert O’Brien while Christopher Briggs & Bruce Markussen win the seats on the Town Board. In the Town of Unadilla, the Town Justice winner is Joshua Palmer The Unadilla Town Clerk will be Terry Yoder & the Town Council winners were Ron Reed & Jessica Grow, in the town of Laurens, George Decker, Edwin Winslow were the winners of Town Board Seats. Across New York State, voters rejected the propositions, amending the apportionment and redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day advance voter registration requirement, & authorizing the no excuse absentee balloting. Voters approved the proposition to the Right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.
The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold their next meeting today, at 1:00 pm. virtually. The public is able to observe this meeting at players.brightcove.net. Videos and transcripts of the meeting will be posted at cannabis.ny.gov.
The Town of Oneonta will hold a public budget hearing tonight at 7:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta, the town board will also discuss a law to over-ride the State Tax cap.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 am, it will be held at Trackside Dining on Main Street.
On October 21st, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone on State Highway 8 in Masonville. 52-year-old Jack Mason of Whitney Point, was stopped, his license was revoked due to failure to answer a prior summons from the Sidney Town Court. Mason was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Failure to Use a Turn Signal, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Stop Lamps. Mason was later released on traffic tickets to Masonville Town Court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Monday 10-18-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21
UHS hospitals announced that they are temporarily suspending visitation for all areas of Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, Binghamton General Hospital and all UHS Primary & Specialty Care locations in the greater Binghamton region. UHS officials announced that the temporary suspension is due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, more information about the exceptions is available at nyuhs.org.
The Village of Sidney is beginning to gather the community’s ideas for reusing publicly owned land near the Susquehanna River. Sidney is 1 of 2 communities Statewide to receive support from The Nature Conservancy, Sidney Grants Manager Clarissa Walrath said that the village received a $60,000 grant to deal with flood mitigation issues:
(Clarissa Walrath 10-18-21)
Walrath said that after the surveys are out to the public, a planned workshop on Thursday, November 11 at 5:30 PM, the meeting will focus on community’s vision for types of outdoor amenities that would enhance the Village, it will be held as an online Zoom meeting. Login information for the meeting will be posted at resilient-sidney.com/events. Village of Sidney residents will receive a mailed newsletter providing more information in the coming weeks, Sidney Residents can also call 561-2320.
Broadway in Binghamton will have their 1st shows in almost 2 years this week at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 10-18-21)
Niles said that the Forum is a County owned building, so all in attendance must wear masks at the shows Tues & Wednesday nights.
The latest federal figures from the CDC show almost 2/3rds of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated against COVID 19. About 12.7 million of New York’s 19 million residents are fully vaccinated, Locally County Heath Departments have reported between 50 & 60% vaccination rates.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold a telephone town hall for anyone who lives in the 22nd Congressional District on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is requested for constituents of the 22nd District at 202-225-3665 or RSVP online at tenney.house.gov/rsvp
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21
Nasir Azmat of Franklin accepted a plea deal Friday in the Town of Sidney court, he pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals. Azmat was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation; he cannot own, possess or register animals during the 3 year probation. Azmat will also be placed on the Delaware County Animal Abuse Registry. Azmat was charged in February 2020 after Delaware County Sheriff's Office found 20 dogs in deplorable conditions on Azmat's property, the dog were allegedly used for dog-fighting.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more COVID death, 39 new positive cases, 11 hospitalized & 311 Quarantined, for Thursday & Friday of last week. The County positivity rate remains at 8.46%. Delaware County has had 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The county has had 51% of residents fully vaccinated.
The State Health Department tested over 208,000 Saturday for COVID 19, with over 4200 testing positive, which was just about 2% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 2,086, Patients in an ICU bed was down to 450, & the number on Ventilators was down to 247, new deaths was 36 on Saturday.
UHS hospitals announced that they are temporarily suspending visitation for all areas of Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, Binghamton General Hospital and all UHS Primary & Specialty Care locations in the greater Binghamton region. UHS officials announced that the temporary suspension is due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, more information about the exceptions is available at nyuhs.org.
The Village of Sidney is beginning to gather the community’s ideas for reusing publicly owned land near the Susquehanna River. Sidney is 1 of 2 communities Statewide to receive support from The Nature Conservancy, Sidney Grants Manager Clarissa Walrath said that the village received a $60,000 grant to deal with flood mitigation issues:
(Clarissa Walrath 10-18-21)
Walrath said that after the surveys are out to the public, a planned workshop on Thursday, November 11 at 5:30 PM, the meeting will focus on community’s vision for types of outdoor amenities that would enhance the Village, it will be held as an online Zoom meeting. Login information for the meeting will be posted at resilient-sidney.com/events. Village of Sidney residents will receive a mailed newsletter providing more information in the coming weeks, Sidney Residents can also call 561-2320.
Broadway in Binghamton will have their 1st shows in almost 2 years this week at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC entertainment comments:
(Tina Niles 10-18-21)
Niles said that the Forum is a County owned building, so all in attendance must wear masks at the shows Tues & Wednesday nights.
The latest federal figures from the CDC show almost 2/3rds of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated against COVID 19. About 12.7 million of New York’s 19 million residents are fully vaccinated, Locally County Heath Departments have reported between 50 & 60% vaccination rates.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold a telephone town hall for anyone who lives in the 22nd Congressional District on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is requested for constituents of the 22nd District at 202-225-3665 or RSVP online at tenney.house.gov/rsvp
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21
Nasir Azmat of Franklin accepted a plea deal Friday in the Town of Sidney court, he pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals. Azmat was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation; he cannot own, possess or register animals during the 3 year probation. Azmat will also be placed on the Delaware County Animal Abuse Registry. Azmat was charged in February 2020 after Delaware County Sheriff's Office found 20 dogs in deplorable conditions on Azmat's property, the dog were allegedly used for dog-fighting.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more COVID death, 39 new positive cases, 11 hospitalized & 311 Quarantined, for Thursday & Friday of last week. The County positivity rate remains at 8.46%. Delaware County has had 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The county has had 51% of residents fully vaccinated.
The State Health Department tested over 208,000 Saturday for COVID 19, with over 4200 testing positive, which was just about 2% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 2,086, Patients in an ICU bed was down to 450, & the number on Ventilators was down to 247, new deaths was 36 on Saturday.
WCDO News — Tuesday 9-7-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-7-21
The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place tomorrow at 1:30 PM on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons will be inducted, admission to the ceremony on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center is free…MLB Network will carry the Induction Ceremony live; it will also be simulcast at MLB.com. 34 Hall of Famers are returning to Cooperstown for the Induction Ceremony.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 380 total COVID 19 cases reported in the month of August, with 52% were unvaccinated which includes those who had no or 1 vaccines in the 2 shot series, while 48% were fully vaccinated, 100% of hospitalizations are unvaccinated. 9% of the cases in August were in college students/employees; 10% of the cases were 0-11 years old, 27% were 12 to 24 years old, 46% of the cases were in the 25-55 age group & 17% were 56 & older.
State Senator Fred Akshar will join officials from Broome County and the Broome County Health Department to recognize Rebecca Kaufman as the 52nd Senate District's 2021 Woman of Distinction on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Broome County Health Department in Binghamton. Kaufman earned this recognition through her work as Director of Public Health for Broome County; Senator Akshar said that she led the Broome community through the pandemic:
(State Senator Fred Akshar 9-7-21)
Akshar said that in addition to her work as the Director of Public Health, she also serves as the Broome Opioid Awareness Council Coordinator to help treat & prevent Substance Abuse disorder & addiction in Broome County.
The American Red Cross of Western New York will be holding a Job Fair for a number of positions within the Binghamton area, this Thursday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Southern Tier Chapter office at 620 East Main Street in Endicott. Regional donor Services Director Hanna Malak told WCDO News what positions are available:
(Hanna Malak 9-8-21)
Malak said that the interviews will be held on site Thursday in Endicott for both positions, Walk-ins are welcome or applicants can pre-register at redcross.org/careers, those interested are reminded to bring a resume Thursday.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a neighbor dispute on July 31st, at 60 River Street in the Town of Stamford. 58-year-old Kenneth Utter and 69-year-old Janet Starkweather, both of Stamford, are accused of subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact, the victim’s harassment complaints were forwarded to the Town of Stamford Court, which was requested to issue a criminal summons for Starkweather and Utter. Deputies located and arrested Utter and Starkweather last week, they were charged with 1 count each of harassment, they were ordered to appear in the Town of Stamford Court on a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-7-21
Governor Kathy Hochul signed four pieces of legislation, to establish a demonstration program to implement speed violation monitoring systems in work zones to keep workers safe and make construction contractors liable for the wages owed to their subcontractors. They also require the payment of prevailing wage to building service employees at high-end co-ops and condos and extend Shared Work Benefits.
The State Department of Transportation announced that State Route 28 near Frank Slawson and Epps roads in the town of Franklin will close starting today for a culvert replacement over Knapp Brook. DOT Officials stated that motorists on State Route 28 will be detoured to take state Route 23 to Davenport Center and then take county Highway 10 to Meridale to connect back to state Route 28, the project is expected to be completed on September 22nd. Also, starting today, Old Route 17 in the Town of Windsor will undergo culvert construction; a road closure is near the intersection of 17 and Ostrander Road. Old Route 17 will likely be closed for 2 months & is scheduled to reopen around November 9th.
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Bassett Healthcare School-Based Health Center at 5:00 PM Today. Former State Senator Jim Seward is expected to attend the ceremony, which will begin GMU’s Open House for the 2021-2022 school year. The Open House also will feature a free chicken dinner and the grand opening of the GMU Raiders Apparel Store.
Firefighters from several companies responded to the report of a Barn Fire at 723 Hotchkiss Road in Greene Late Sunday Night. Firefighters from Greene, Chenango Forks, Port Crane, Coventry, and Brisben responded, the barn was fully engulfed & was a total loss, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
The State Health Department conducted over 100.000 COVID Tests Sunday, with 3660 positives, for a 3.65% positivity rate Hospitalizations were up to 2334, Patients in an ICU bed went up to 519, Patients on ventilators went up to 263, there were 26 deaths from COVID Sunday.
The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place tomorrow at 1:30 PM on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons will be inducted, admission to the ceremony on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center is free…MLB Network will carry the Induction Ceremony live; it will also be simulcast at MLB.com. 34 Hall of Famers are returning to Cooperstown for the Induction Ceremony.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 380 total COVID 19 cases reported in the month of August, with 52% were unvaccinated which includes those who had no or 1 vaccines in the 2 shot series, while 48% were fully vaccinated, 100% of hospitalizations are unvaccinated. 9% of the cases in August were in college students/employees; 10% of the cases were 0-11 years old, 27% were 12 to 24 years old, 46% of the cases were in the 25-55 age group & 17% were 56 & older.
State Senator Fred Akshar will join officials from Broome County and the Broome County Health Department to recognize Rebecca Kaufman as the 52nd Senate District's 2021 Woman of Distinction on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Broome County Health Department in Binghamton. Kaufman earned this recognition through her work as Director of Public Health for Broome County; Senator Akshar said that she led the Broome community through the pandemic:
(State Senator Fred Akshar 9-7-21)
Akshar said that in addition to her work as the Director of Public Health, she also serves as the Broome Opioid Awareness Council Coordinator to help treat & prevent Substance Abuse disorder & addiction in Broome County.
The American Red Cross of Western New York will be holding a Job Fair for a number of positions within the Binghamton area, this Thursday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Southern Tier Chapter office at 620 East Main Street in Endicott. Regional donor Services Director Hanna Malak told WCDO News what positions are available:
(Hanna Malak 9-8-21)
Malak said that the interviews will be held on site Thursday in Endicott for both positions, Walk-ins are welcome or applicants can pre-register at redcross.org/careers, those interested are reminded to bring a resume Thursday.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a neighbor dispute on July 31st, at 60 River Street in the Town of Stamford. 58-year-old Kenneth Utter and 69-year-old Janet Starkweather, both of Stamford, are accused of subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact, the victim’s harassment complaints were forwarded to the Town of Stamford Court, which was requested to issue a criminal summons for Starkweather and Utter. Deputies located and arrested Utter and Starkweather last week, they were charged with 1 count each of harassment, they were ordered to appear in the Town of Stamford Court on a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-7-21
Governor Kathy Hochul signed four pieces of legislation, to establish a demonstration program to implement speed violation monitoring systems in work zones to keep workers safe and make construction contractors liable for the wages owed to their subcontractors. They also require the payment of prevailing wage to building service employees at high-end co-ops and condos and extend Shared Work Benefits.
The State Department of Transportation announced that State Route 28 near Frank Slawson and Epps roads in the town of Franklin will close starting today for a culvert replacement over Knapp Brook. DOT Officials stated that motorists on State Route 28 will be detoured to take state Route 23 to Davenport Center and then take county Highway 10 to Meridale to connect back to state Route 28, the project is expected to be completed on September 22nd. Also, starting today, Old Route 17 in the Town of Windsor will undergo culvert construction; a road closure is near the intersection of 17 and Ostrander Road. Old Route 17 will likely be closed for 2 months & is scheduled to reopen around November 9th.
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Bassett Healthcare School-Based Health Center at 5:00 PM Today. Former State Senator Jim Seward is expected to attend the ceremony, which will begin GMU’s Open House for the 2021-2022 school year. The Open House also will feature a free chicken dinner and the grand opening of the GMU Raiders Apparel Store.
Firefighters from several companies responded to the report of a Barn Fire at 723 Hotchkiss Road in Greene Late Sunday Night. Firefighters from Greene, Chenango Forks, Port Crane, Coventry, and Brisben responded, the barn was fully engulfed & was a total loss, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
The State Health Department conducted over 100.000 COVID Tests Sunday, with 3660 positives, for a 3.65% positivity rate Hospitalizations were up to 2334, Patients in an ICU bed went up to 519, Patients on ventilators went up to 263, there were 26 deaths from COVID Sunday.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-24-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-24-21
State Police arrested 44 year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit for 1st degree attempted murder, following the shooting of Trooper Ryan Thorpe last night in Deposit. Troopers responded to a domestic dispute after 9:00 Last night on Sunrise Terrace, Trooper Thorpe was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he recovering form emergency Surgery, Mawhiney was taken into custody & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail, the investigation is continuing.
NYSEG announced that their crews have successfully restore power to over 9000 Delaware County Customers who lost power this morning. About 1/3rd of Delaware County customers were without power in the middle & eastern townships, several school districts had to delay scheduled activities this morning due to the outage. NYSEG Officials told WCDO News that the issue was a failed insulator at the Delhi Substation, power was out from about 5:30 this morning until about 12:00 Noon.
Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old David Johnson of Norwich following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Pittsfield on June 16TH. Johnson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, DWI, Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, among several other charges, Johnson is accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine, he was taken to Bassett Medical Center for injuries sustained during the accident, he was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Pittsfield Court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health reported that they now have no hospitalizations from the COVID 19 virus. They are down to 10 active cases, 28 Quarantines, with 3325 recoveries, 3507 total cases & 77 deaths since the pandemic begin last year.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Open will be held next week, June 28th through July 4th this year, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they had to keep the numbers down when scheduling this event earlier this year:
(Dave Pessagno 6-24-21)
Pessagno said that they are hoping to get back to normal attendance numbers of about 25,000 peak during the 2022 Dick's Sporting Goods Open festivities in Endicott.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York will end the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19 today. Federal CDC guidance will remain in effect, which includes masks for unvaccinated individuals, as well as all riders on public transit and in certain settings, such as health care, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters. State and local government health departments will still be able to ensure mask rules and other health precautions are adhered to in those settings.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at The Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main Street. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Susan Raczkowski of Milford following a wood shed fire June 17th that was deemed suspicious by the Milford Fire Department. Raczkowski was charged with 4th-degree arson and criminal mischief; she was issued an appearance ticket and will return to court at a later date.
State Police arrested 44 year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit for 1st degree attempted murder, following the shooting of Trooper Ryan Thorpe last night in Deposit. Troopers responded to a domestic dispute after 9:00 Last night on Sunrise Terrace, Trooper Thorpe was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he recovering form emergency Surgery, Mawhiney was taken into custody & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail, the investigation is continuing.
NYSEG announced that their crews have successfully restore power to over 9000 Delaware County Customers who lost power this morning. About 1/3rd of Delaware County customers were without power in the middle & eastern townships, several school districts had to delay scheduled activities this morning due to the outage. NYSEG Officials told WCDO News that the issue was a failed insulator at the Delhi Substation, power was out from about 5:30 this morning until about 12:00 Noon.
Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old David Johnson of Norwich following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Pittsfield on June 16TH. Johnson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, DWI, Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, among several other charges, Johnson is accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine, he was taken to Bassett Medical Center for injuries sustained during the accident, he was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Pittsfield Court at a later date.
Chenango County Public Health reported that they now have no hospitalizations from the COVID 19 virus. They are down to 10 active cases, 28 Quarantines, with 3325 recoveries, 3507 total cases & 77 deaths since the pandemic begin last year.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Open will be held next week, June 28th through July 4th this year, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they had to keep the numbers down when scheduling this event earlier this year:
(Dave Pessagno 6-24-21)
Pessagno said that they are hoping to get back to normal attendance numbers of about 25,000 peak during the 2022 Dick's Sporting Goods Open festivities in Endicott.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York will end the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19 today. Federal CDC guidance will remain in effect, which includes masks for unvaccinated individuals, as well as all riders on public transit and in certain settings, such as health care, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters. State and local government health departments will still be able to ensure mask rules and other health precautions are adhered to in those settings.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at The Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main Street. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Susan Raczkowski of Milford following a wood shed fire June 17th that was deemed suspicious by the Milford Fire Department. Raczkowski was charged with 4th-degree arson and criminal mischief; she was issued an appearance ticket and will return to court at a later date.