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The Next Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business & Breakfast event is being held today, at the Hamden Inn and Lounge. The event is sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company & begins at 8:30 AM.

State Legislature has 1 week to get a budget together in time for the beginning of the state's fiscal year on April 1st, local Assemblyman Brian Miller said that both houses added billions onto the Governor's proposal, but there is some redeeming features:

(Assemblyman Brian Miller 3-25-24)

Miller represents a portion of Otsego County, as well as section of the Mohawk Valley & North Country.

The Delaware County Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next "Business & Breakfast" Event today, in Hamden starting at 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Hamden Inn & Lounge on State Highway 10.

The Delaware County Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next "Business & Breakfast" Event next Monday, February 26th in Hamden starting at 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Hamden Inn & Lounge on State Highway 10, registration deadline is tomorrow at delawarecounty.org.

Gilbertsville’s Major’s Inn will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar This Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. The ballroom will be filled with handcrafted items, holiday decorations, vintage pieces, baked goods and more. Proceeds will go to the Major’s Inn Foundation, dedicated to the restoration and maintenance of the Major’s Inn, More Information is available at 607-783-2393 or 607-783-2967.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Kyle Buckley of Masonville on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Hamden Court. On October 23rd, Deputies received an arrest warrant for Buckley stemming from a previous charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, and Improper Passing on the Right, Buckley was located Tuesday & Deputies arrested Buckley, he was held for the Delaware County Centralized Arraignment Court and later released to reappear at the Town Of Hamden Court at a later date.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Hamden for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies received a complaint from Child Protective Services with possible allegations of physical abuse regarding a juvenile. Pierce is accused of striking the victim with excessive force, Pierce was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking meeting will be held tomorrow at the Hamden Inn & Lounge from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Chamber members interested in attending can register online at delawarecounty.org to register.

Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Recognition Ceremony on today, at Peila View Farms in Oxford, spokesperson Audrey Robinson told WCDO News about the award winners:

(Audrey Robinson 9-15-22)

A brief presentation on project and membership updates will be provided at the event that begins at 4:00 pm in Oxford.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its "3rd Friday Business & Breakfast" event this morning at the Hamden Inn. Featured speakers are Deborah Roberts and Ivana Guzy of Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties on ways to create recovery-friendly workplaces to eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction. The event will be from 8:30 to 10:00 AM, more information about this or other Delaware County Chamber events can be found at delawarecounty.org, or by calling 607-746-2281.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their next Business & Breakfast event this Friday Morning at 8:30 at the Hamden Inn. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 7-12-22)

Chambers members can register for Friday's discussion at delawarecounty.org.

The Raymond Corporation has been recognized as a Manufacturing Leadership Awards winner in the Operational Excellence category for its outstanding achievement at its plant located in Greene. The Award recognizes companies whose continuous improvement projects reduce costs, streamline processes, decrease waste, improve quality and enhance overall equipment effectiveness.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held their 3rd Friday Eat & Meet breakfast in Hamden today, With Featured Speaker Katie Blaine of GetThere New York, a program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York, Blaine told WCDO News of new programs to go along with existing programs to get Delaware County Peiople transported to & from their Delaware County Jobs:

(Katie Blaine 4-15-22)

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci commented:

(Ray Pucci 4-15-22)

GetThere seeks to improve transportation access and coordination in the region. Those who would like to volunteer, can call 855-373-4040.

Chenango County Sheriff's Deputies responded on Sunday to a residence on Knapp Road in the Town of Sherburne for a reported Shooting. Deputies located 39 year old Joseph Hubbard of Poolville, deceased inside of the residence from a gunshot from a rifle. There were also two other adults and children inside the residence at the time of the incident. The parties involved were known to each other. There is no danger to the public and all parties involved have been identified and the investigation is ongoing, with assistance from State Police.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-15-22

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 3rd Friday Business & Breakfast event today in Hamden, the event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 AM at the Hamden Inn & Lounge.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is holding its 3rd Friday Business & Breakfast event Friday in Hamden, Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that Katie McDonald Blaine of GetThere New York will discuss new programs that may further help get Delaware County Workers to & from their Jobs:

(Ray Pucci 4-14-22)

The event will begin at 8:30 AM at the Hamden Inn, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.

Bassett Healthcare Network announced that William Streck will return to the organization to assume the role of President and CEO, following the decision by current CEO Vance Brown to step down effective April 20th, , to pursue opportunities outside of Bassett. Streck served as Bassett’s President & CEO from 1984 to 2014, he then joined the Healthcare Association of New York State as Chief Medical and Health Systems Innovation Officer. Streck will also be tasked with developing a long-term leadership strategy for Bassett Healthcare Network. Last fall, William LeCates, was appointed acting president of Bassett Medical Center and will be president of Bassett Medical Center when the network CEO transition is completed.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce along with other agencies, is transforming the former Andel inn of Andes into an agri-business incubator, called the " Delaware County Foodworks Plus", Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 3-20-18)

The Inn was purchased last month by the Delaware County IDA for $320,000.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Michael Wright of Walton for DWI & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the Town of Tompkins. Wright is also accused of driving with a revoked license; he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail. Wright is to re-appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.

The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council will hold a presentation today at 4:00 PM in the conference room at the Oneonta Hampton Inn. Professor Jeff Freedman of Albany University will discuss wind and solar energy possibilities for the city.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42-year-old Frederick Damiano of Masonville, for endangering the Welfare of a Child & criminal mischief, after an investigation of a domestic incident. Damiano was arraigned in Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000 cash bail; he is scheduled to appear at the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.

The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce announced today that Long time Sidney Fire Department member & former Chief Ray Baker is this year's choice for "Citizen of the Years” Baker told WCDO News he was quite surprised to get the honor at this mornings chamber meeting:

(Ray Baker 4-6-16)

This year's Sidney Chamber "Business of the Years" award goes to the Cullman Child Care Center, Director Amy Williams comments:

(Amy Williams 4-6-16)

Baker & the Cullman Center will both be honored at the Sidney Chamber Of Commerce's annual dinner in June.

On Sunday, Delaware County Deputies stopped a vehicle in the Town of Hamden for not having an inspection displayed in the front window. As a result of this traffic stop, Deputies arrested 20 year old Anthony Mastrorocco of Walton for driving while ability impaired by drugs, Unlawful possession of Marijuana and uninspected motor vehicle. He was issued appearance tickets for each charge returnable to the Town of Hamden Court on May 2nd.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 Job Fair today from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The Job fair will be held at the Holiday Inn, on State Route 23, Oneonta

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old William Effner of Hamden, on 4 counts of petty larceny and 4 counts of criminal possession of stolen property. Effner is accused of possessing a stolen credit card in the Town of Hamden and using the card for his own personal use on 4 separate occasions. Effner was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County jail in lieu of $2,500 bail.

The Binghamton Mets announced that the annual "Welcome Back B-Mets" Dinner is Wednesday, April 6 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Binghamton. B-Mets players and mascots will arrive at 5:30 PM for the "Meet the Mets" autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by a special baseball program with team and manager introductions. Tickets may be purchased by calling 723-METS or in person at NYSEG Stadium during normal business hours. The Binghamton Mets are set to open their 25th season on Thursday, April 7 at 6:35 PM at NYSEG Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Oneonta Police responded to the Town House Motor Inn Monday following the report of a disturbance. Police said that an infant suffered serious injuries, they arrested 29-year-old Heather Wright of Oneonta for 2nd degree assault, & endangering the welfare of a child, as the baby suffered injuries between Wright & 1 other person, Wright was being held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.

Cornell Cooperative Extension would like to invite members of the public to participate in a GET SET Energy Efficiency Workshop on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension 34570 State Hwy 10, Hamden, Registration, or more information is available at 875-6531. More information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County's is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.