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WCDO News — Monday 12-30-19
Governor
Cuomo will not change his mind on a new bail reform law signed earlier this
year that goes into effect Wednesday.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond opposes the law:
(Dumond
12-30-19)
The new law blocks judges from jailing defendants on bail for misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies. those accused will instead be released and ordered to return for their next court date.
Temporary
lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State
highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Tuesday, December 31, through 6:00
Thursday, January 2nd. Some work may
continue behind concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
NYSEG officials reported that a few hundred customers had power outages this afternoon due to the weather. 75 customers were without power in Broome County, 250 were without power in Otsego County, and over 1500 in Sullivan County, where the bulk of the icy precipitation is expected through midnight tonight. NYSEG has crews ready for the expected power outages from the ice, in the eastern counties of the state.
Several
new laws go into effect this week on New Year's Day. Starting January 1st, farmworkers across New
York have the right to unionize. The new law also requires farmers to set a
60-hour work week for workers and allow them at least 24 consecutive hours of
rest each week. Also, the state's Minimum wage will increase; Workers across
Upstate will get a new minimum wage to $11.80 an hour. Also on January 1st, Health insurers must
limit co-pays or co-insurance for outpatient mental health treatment and
treatment for addiction.
State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on
gift cards for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift cards
sellers have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees
apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a
timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the
Office of Unclaimed Funds. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding more than $16 billion
in unclaimed funds. This holiday season he urges New Yorkers to see if they are
owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEyMzAuMTQ4NzYzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm9zYy5zdGF0ZS5ueS51cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.QRaFrkCw6a0SMh17nm0dmx1SYZ32kne34tXvajS-Lw4/br/73554970945-l).
Governor
Cuomo issued a joint statement with over 130 faith leaders from across the
state condemning anti-Semitism in wake of attack where 5 people were stabbed
during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey Saturday night, mass stabbing is the
latest in a disturbing rash of over 2 dozen anti-Semitic attacks throughout the
state over the last year. 37 year old
Grafton Thomas was arrested 2 hours after the attack in New York City, he was
arraigned & bail was set at $5 Million Dollars.
Governor
Cuomo announced a proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda: legislation
banning all flavored nicotine vaping products including menthol flavors and
vaping advertisements aimed at youth. The legislation would also authorize the
State Department of Health to regulate the sale of chemicals used in
vaping-related products and ban the sale of vaping product carrier oils deemed
to be a public health risk. Finally, the legislation would prohibit the online,
phone and mail order sale of e-cigarettes; only registered retailers would be
allowed to purchase e-cigarettes using those methods.
Cuomo will not change his mind on a new bail reform law signed earlier this
year that goes into effect Wednesday.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond opposes the law:
(Dumond
12-30-19)
The new law blocks judges from jailing defendants on bail for misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies. those accused will instead be released and ordered to return for their next court date.
Temporary
lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State
highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Tuesday, December 31, through 6:00
Thursday, January 2nd. Some work may
continue behind concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
NYSEG officials reported that a few hundred customers had power outages this afternoon due to the weather. 75 customers were without power in Broome County, 250 were without power in Otsego County, and over 1500 in Sullivan County, where the bulk of the icy precipitation is expected through midnight tonight. NYSEG has crews ready for the expected power outages from the ice, in the eastern counties of the state.
Several
new laws go into effect this week on New Year's Day. Starting January 1st, farmworkers across New
York have the right to unionize. The new law also requires farmers to set a
60-hour work week for workers and allow them at least 24 consecutive hours of
rest each week. Also, the state's Minimum wage will increase; Workers across
Upstate will get a new minimum wage to $11.80 an hour. Also on January 1st, Health insurers must
limit co-pays or co-insurance for outpatient mental health treatment and
treatment for addiction.
State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on
gift cards for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift cards
sellers have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees
apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a
timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the
Office of Unclaimed Funds. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding more than $16 billion
in unclaimed funds. This holiday season he urges New Yorkers to see if they are
owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us (https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEyMzAuMTQ4NzYzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm9zYy5zdGF0ZS5ueS51cz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.QRaFrkCw6a0SMh17nm0dmx1SYZ32kne34tXvajS-Lw4/br/73554970945-l).
Governor
Cuomo issued a joint statement with over 130 faith leaders from across the
state condemning anti-Semitism in wake of attack where 5 people were stabbed
during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey Saturday night, mass stabbing is the
latest in a disturbing rash of over 2 dozen anti-Semitic attacks throughout the
state over the last year. 37 year old
Grafton Thomas was arrested 2 hours after the attack in New York City, he was
arraigned & bail was set at $5 Million Dollars.
Governor
Cuomo announced a proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda: legislation
banning all flavored nicotine vaping products including menthol flavors and
vaping advertisements aimed at youth. The legislation would also authorize the
State Department of Health to regulate the sale of chemicals used in
vaping-related products and ban the sale of vaping product carrier oils deemed
to be a public health risk. Finally, the legislation would prohibit the online,
phone and mail order sale of e-cigarettes; only registered retailers would be
allowed to purchase e-cigarettes using those methods.
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-24-19
Governor Cuomo signed the "Safe Way Home Act" this
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Firefighters responded Monday
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
Members of the Governor's administration participated in
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key
language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt
& his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney. The dinner will be held at the River Street
Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Firefighters responded Monday
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
Members of the Governor's administration participated in
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key
language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt
& his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney. The dinner will be held at the River Street
Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-17-19
The Afton Girl Scouts & Cobra Industries are continuing
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
WCDO News — Thursday 12-12-19
Following a lengthy investigation, The Delaware
County Board of Supervisors voted to fire County Social Services Commissioner
Dana Scuderi-Hunter, for alleged disciplinary issues during her tenure. Deputy Commissioner Sylvia Armano will
continue to head up the department following Scuderi-Hunter’s dismissal.
State Police arrested 25 year old Emily Ives of
Morris for DWI, with a B.A.C of .14%.
Troopers were advised of lookout for a vehicle with out of state license
plates driving erratically on Otsego County Road 48 in the town of Otego. Troopers located Ives in a running vehicle in
the town of Oneonta, she attempted to leave the scene unsuccessfully, and she
was issued appearance tickets & was turned over to a sober third party.
Mirabito Energy Products has committed $100,000
toward the construction of a new emergency department and walk in center at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
The pledge is the latest commitment to the Norwich hospital’s capital
campaign kicked off their capital campaign in August, which is likely to
continue through the end of the year.
More information is available at 337-4183 or by email to
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
State Police at Norwich arrested 51 year old Eden
Nelson of Greene for DWI following a report of an accident in the town of
Greene, with 1 vehicle struck in a guiderail and the operator fleeing the
scene. Nelson was located, arrested
& she was processed then released on appearance tickets to the town of
Greene court on January 9th.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to ensure
health insurers do not deny coverage for urgent and medically necessary
procedures and treatments. The law expands prior authorization exceptions and
requires insurance companies to cover additional services and procedures
related to existing surgical or other invasive procedures, concurrent symptoms
and associated side effects. This new
law will take effect in 90 days.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently
looking for Eric Marks of Conklin on an outstanding warrant. Marks is a White Male, 6’ 4”, 220 Pounds,
with Brown Eyes & Hair, anyone with information on the location of Marks is
asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at
gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the 778-1196.
The Delaware County
Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance with 2 forced entry
burglaries on December 9th at the Mirabito Convenience Store and Subway at 494
West Main St. and the Hancock Post Office.
Authorities asks that anyone with information regarding these burglaries
to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators at
(607)-832-5629.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 37 year old Hector
Reiter of Otego for the felony Aggravated DWI, and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operator, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Lower Main Street in the
city of Oneonta after he observed Reiter operating a vehicle in an unsafe
manner. Reiter's B.A.C was .21%, he was
processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
State Police at Sidney arrested 57 year old Thomas Brainerd of Unadilla forAggravated DWI with a reportable B.A.C of .26%. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a two-car crash on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla. An investigation revealed that Brainerd failed to yield to another vehicle while leaving a driveway, while intoxicated. A passenger of the other vehicle was taken to AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus, Brainerd was processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on December 16th.
County Board of Supervisors voted to fire County Social Services Commissioner
Dana Scuderi-Hunter, for alleged disciplinary issues during her tenure. Deputy Commissioner Sylvia Armano will
continue to head up the department following Scuderi-Hunter’s dismissal.
State Police arrested 25 year old Emily Ives of
Morris for DWI, with a B.A.C of .14%.
Troopers were advised of lookout for a vehicle with out of state license
plates driving erratically on Otsego County Road 48 in the town of Otego. Troopers located Ives in a running vehicle in
the town of Oneonta, she attempted to leave the scene unsuccessfully, and she
was issued appearance tickets & was turned over to a sober third party.
Mirabito Energy Products has committed $100,000
toward the construction of a new emergency department and walk in center at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
The pledge is the latest commitment to the Norwich hospital’s capital
campaign kicked off their capital campaign in August, which is likely to
continue through the end of the year.
More information is available at 337-4183 or by email to
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
State Police at Norwich arrested 51 year old Eden
Nelson of Greene for DWI following a report of an accident in the town of
Greene, with 1 vehicle struck in a guiderail and the operator fleeing the
scene. Nelson was located, arrested
& she was processed then released on appearance tickets to the town of
Greene court on January 9th.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to ensure
health insurers do not deny coverage for urgent and medically necessary
procedures and treatments. The law expands prior authorization exceptions and
requires insurance companies to cover additional services and procedures
related to existing surgical or other invasive procedures, concurrent symptoms
and associated side effects. This new
law will take effect in 90 days.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently
looking for Eric Marks of Conklin on an outstanding warrant. Marks is a White Male, 6’ 4”, 220 Pounds,
with Brown Eyes & Hair, anyone with information on the location of Marks is
asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at
gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the 778-1196.
The Delaware County
Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance with 2 forced entry
burglaries on December 9th at the Mirabito Convenience Store and Subway at 494
West Main St. and the Hancock Post Office.
Authorities asks that anyone with information regarding these burglaries
to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators at
(607)-832-5629.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 37 year old Hector
Reiter of Otego for the felony Aggravated DWI, and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operator, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Lower Main Street in the
city of Oneonta after he observed Reiter operating a vehicle in an unsafe
manner. Reiter's B.A.C was .21%, he was
processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
State Police at Sidney arrested 57 year old Thomas Brainerd of Unadilla forAggravated DWI with a reportable B.A.C of .26%. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a two-car crash on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla. An investigation revealed that Brainerd failed to yield to another vehicle while leaving a driveway, while intoxicated. A passenger of the other vehicle was taken to AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus, Brainerd was processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on December 16th.
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-10-19
State Police have released additional information about the
fatal snowmobile accident on Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton Friday
Evening. 46-year-old Jeffrey Benson of
Walton succumbed to hypothermia/cardiac arrest after he and his sled went through
ice. Benson and a friend were riding on
snowmobiles across a pond when the friend observed Benson and his snowmobile
break through the ice and went back to assist Benson unsuccessfully. The unidentified friend rode to the nearest
residence to call 911. Benson was
located up to his neck in water and was pulled out of the pond the Walton Fire
Department and EMS, Benson was deceased.
No foul play was observed.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Monday
Morning to a 1 car property damage auto accident in the McDonald’s parking lot
in Delhi. 19 year-old Andrew Lyon of
East Meredith collided with a protective pylon located near the restaurant’s
drive-thru, he was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a Blood Alcohol Content
more than 3 times the legal limit. Lyon
was also issued numerous tickets for other infractions; he was arraigned in the
Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility
on lieu of $1,000 Cash Bail pending action in Town of Delhi Court at a later
date.
32 year old Nicolas Meridy of Oneonta will be held on
$50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, after arraignment Monday in Otsego County
Court on 4 felony counts, for his role in the October killing of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson of Worcester. Meridy
was previously being held without bail prior to the arraignment on Grand Jury
charges, he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, plus
attempted robbery & arson, along with Dylan Robinson & Alexander
Borgreen of Oneonta.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old
Matthew Baxter of Harpursville Saturday following a domestic dispute in the
Town of Colesville. Baxter allegedly
broke a chair over his mother's back while being under the influence of
narcotics, the victim sustained a serious physical injury and Baxter was
charged with 1st degree Assault, and was sent to the Broome County Correctional
Facility for processing.
The Unatego Central school District will hold their annual
Senior Citizens day tomorrow morning, with a variety of events scheduled,
according to Student Council Advisor Jeanne Butler:
(Jeanne Butler 12-10-19)
The event will begin at 8:30 Wednesday morning; The Unatego District
has hosted this event for about 10 years.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services'
Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism
exercises throughout the state for the 2nd consecutive year. During these
exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess
the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity; so far
the Department of Homeland Security has conducted more than 3,500 exercises.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Hatton
of Oxford on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for the felony
of Grand Larceny. Hatton was located
inside of a garage in Smithville at the residence and refused to come outside,
he was located hiding in a crawl space in the roof of the building & was
taken into custody, & was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was
remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
Chenango County Sheriff’s
Department arrested 22 year old Andrew Palmer of Norwich on a warrant issued by
the Chenango County Court for violating his terms of Probation for a prior
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; Palmer was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among
New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018
compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. Over 1,900 people died from
opioid overdoses last year. The progress
is the direct result of recommendations from the New York State Heroin and
Opioid Task Force, which Governor Cuomo convened in 2016 & reconvened
earlier this year. The full report is
available at health.ny.gov.
The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre
Tonight & Tomorrow night. Tickets
can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, at The Arena Box Office or
through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
Business After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bombers Burrito Bar
221 Main Street in Oneonta. The event
allows for chamber members to network with other area business owners.
Plans are underway to have the State Police in charge of
State Park Police, due to the soaring attendance at state parks. Governor Cuomo stated that the change will
make it easier to deploy state resources to parks visited by 74 million people
a year; executive staff members will oversee the transition over the next 6
months.
Governor Cuomo announced $45 million has been awarded to 57
counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications. The funding
enables local governments to expand emergency response capabilities and enhance
overall public safety operations.
Locally, Delaware County gets
$460,776, Chenango County $544,575 & Otsego County gets $679,156.
fatal snowmobile accident on Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton Friday
Evening. 46-year-old Jeffrey Benson of
Walton succumbed to hypothermia/cardiac arrest after he and his sled went through
ice. Benson and a friend were riding on
snowmobiles across a pond when the friend observed Benson and his snowmobile
break through the ice and went back to assist Benson unsuccessfully. The unidentified friend rode to the nearest
residence to call 911. Benson was
located up to his neck in water and was pulled out of the pond the Walton Fire
Department and EMS, Benson was deceased.
No foul play was observed.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Monday
Morning to a 1 car property damage auto accident in the McDonald’s parking lot
in Delhi. 19 year-old Andrew Lyon of
East Meredith collided with a protective pylon located near the restaurant’s
drive-thru, he was charged with Aggravated DWI, with a Blood Alcohol Content
more than 3 times the legal limit. Lyon
was also issued numerous tickets for other infractions; he was arraigned in the
Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility
on lieu of $1,000 Cash Bail pending action in Town of Delhi Court at a later
date.
32 year old Nicolas Meridy of Oneonta will be held on
$50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, after arraignment Monday in Otsego County
Court on 4 felony counts, for his role in the October killing of 53 year old
Kenneth Robinson of Worcester. Meridy
was previously being held without bail prior to the arraignment on Grand Jury
charges, he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, plus
attempted robbery & arson, along with Dylan Robinson & Alexander
Borgreen of Oneonta.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old
Matthew Baxter of Harpursville Saturday following a domestic dispute in the
Town of Colesville. Baxter allegedly
broke a chair over his mother's back while being under the influence of
narcotics, the victim sustained a serious physical injury and Baxter was
charged with 1st degree Assault, and was sent to the Broome County Correctional
Facility for processing.
The Unatego Central school District will hold their annual
Senior Citizens day tomorrow morning, with a variety of events scheduled,
according to Student Council Advisor Jeanne Butler:
(Jeanne Butler 12-10-19)
The event will begin at 8:30 Wednesday morning; The Unatego District
has hosted this event for about 10 years.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services'
Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism
exercises throughout the state for the 2nd consecutive year. During these
exercises, state and local counter terrorism experts work in tandem to assess
the ability of businesses to recognize and report suspicious activity; so far
the Department of Homeland Security has conducted more than 3,500 exercises.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Hatton
of Oxford on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for the felony
of Grand Larceny. Hatton was located
inside of a garage in Smithville at the residence and refused to come outside,
he was located hiding in a crawl space in the roof of the building & was
taken into custody, & was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was
remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
Chenango County Sheriff’s
Department arrested 22 year old Andrew Palmer of Norwich on a warrant issued by
the Chenango County Court for violating his terms of Probation for a prior
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance; Palmer was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that opioid overdose deaths among
New York State residents, outside New York City, declined 15.9 percent in 2018
compared to 2017, the first decrease in 10 years. Over 1,900 people died from
opioid overdoses last year. The progress
is the direct result of recommendations from the New York State Heroin and
Opioid Task Force, which Governor Cuomo convened in 2016 & reconvened
earlier this year. The full report is
available at health.ny.gov.
The Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play the Forum Theatre
Tonight & Tomorrow night. Tickets
can be purchased online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, at The Arena Box Office or
through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
Business After Hours event today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bombers Burrito Bar
221 Main Street in Oneonta. The event
allows for chamber members to network with other area business owners.
Plans are underway to have the State Police in charge of
State Park Police, due to the soaring attendance at state parks. Governor Cuomo stated that the change will
make it easier to deploy state resources to parks visited by 74 million people
a year; executive staff members will oversee the transition over the next 6
months.
Governor Cuomo announced $45 million has been awarded to 57
counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications. The funding
enables local governments to expand emergency response capabilities and enhance
overall public safety operations.
Locally, Delaware County gets
$460,776, Chenango County $544,575 & Otsego County gets $679,156.
WCDO News — Monday 12-9-19
State Police are investigating the death of a Walton man who
died while snowmobiling Friday. 46 year
old Jeffrey Benson's snowmobile went through ice Friday, at about 6:15 PM, near
Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton; a friend that Benson was snowmobiling
with tried to pull him out of the water unsuccessfully, Walton firefighters
eventually pulled him out. The cause of
death is suspected to be hypothermia, the investigation is ongoing.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker declared that
influenza is now prevalent in New York State. This announcement means that
healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against influenza wear surgical or
procedure masks in patient areas.
Laboratory-confirmed cases are in 42 counties and all 5 boroughs of New
York City. So far, there are 691 flu-related hospitalizations and 1
flu-associated pediatric death reported.
More information is available at health.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old
Dystinee Rubera of Unadilla with
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Moved from lane unsafely
and Operate Motor Vehicle by Unlicensed Driver. The arrest occurred as result
of a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi, Rubera was issued
an appearance ticket to Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Another free Christmas Day dinner is being offered by Gene
Schmidt & his family at the Sidney Fire Department on River Street, Schmidt
is looking for volunteers to help out:
(Gene Schmidt 12-9-19)
The dinner will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Christmas Day,
those who would like more information, or to volunteer, can call Schmidt at
607-610-4030.
Several Dietz Street area
businesses owners are teaming up for a lawsuit against the City of Oneonta,
they claim that the city did not follow proper procedure when they approved of
plans for new housing on Dietz Street.
Plans call for are related apartments & businesses to go into the
Lofts project on Dietz Street, some of the parking spots in the Municipal lot
would be removed in favor of the new building.
Investigators from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
arrested 27-year-old Anthony Masi Friday, for Criminal Contempt. Masi was being held at the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on a Parole violation, he allegedly violated an Order of
Protection issued by the City of Norwich Court.
Masi was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded back to the
Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail, or $2,000.00 bond
& he will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further
Court action.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new $14 million initiative
to support agriculture with a new funding opportunity, to address the threat of
the conversion of viable agricultural land to non-farm development and help
farms facing financial difficulties because of increased challenges resulting
from trade disputes, increasing debt, changing consumer preferences and climate
change. The grant program will assist eligible farmers with the acquisition of
perpetual conservation easements on agricultural land and ensure the long-term
viability of New York's farming operations.
The Otsego County Board of Representatives voted last week
to approve their 2020 budget plan, and voted to approve of adding the position
of County Manager at an annual salary of $150,000, a search will be conducted
and a county manager is expected to be hired later next year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44-Year-Old
Jubar McDaniel of St. Albans, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor
vehicle, Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order, Speeding as well as several
other charges, after he failed to comply with law enforcement on State Highway
17 in Hancock, into the Town of Colchester, and he stopped in Sullivan
County. McDaniel was arraigned in the
Colchester Town Court, and subsequently remanded to the Delaware County Jail on
$500 cash, or $1,500 bond. McDaniel is
scheduled to return to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in Sidney
Today at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus from 1:30 to 6:30 PM,
appointments are requested at 1-800-red cross or redcrossblood.org.
died while snowmobiling Friday. 46 year
old Jeffrey Benson's snowmobile went through ice Friday, at about 6:15 PM, near
Chipmunk Hollow Road in the town of Walton; a friend that Benson was snowmobiling
with tried to pull him out of the water unsuccessfully, Walton firefighters
eventually pulled him out. The cause of
death is suspected to be hypothermia, the investigation is ongoing.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker declared that
influenza is now prevalent in New York State. This announcement means that
healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against influenza wear surgical or
procedure masks in patient areas.
Laboratory-confirmed cases are in 42 counties and all 5 boroughs of New
York City. So far, there are 691 flu-related hospitalizations and 1
flu-associated pediatric death reported.
More information is available at health.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old
Dystinee Rubera of Unadilla with
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Moved from lane unsafely
and Operate Motor Vehicle by Unlicensed Driver. The arrest occurred as result
of a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi, Rubera was issued
an appearance ticket to Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Another free Christmas Day dinner is being offered by Gene
Schmidt & his family at the Sidney Fire Department on River Street, Schmidt
is looking for volunteers to help out:
(Gene Schmidt 12-9-19)
The dinner will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Christmas Day,
those who would like more information, or to volunteer, can call Schmidt at
607-610-4030.
Several Dietz Street area
businesses owners are teaming up for a lawsuit against the City of Oneonta,
they claim that the city did not follow proper procedure when they approved of
plans for new housing on Dietz Street.
Plans call for are related apartments & businesses to go into the
Lofts project on Dietz Street, some of the parking spots in the Municipal lot
would be removed in favor of the new building.
Investigators from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
arrested 27-year-old Anthony Masi Friday, for Criminal Contempt. Masi was being held at the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on a Parole violation, he allegedly violated an Order of
Protection issued by the City of Norwich Court.
Masi was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded back to the
Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail, or $2,000.00 bond
& he will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further
Court action.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new $14 million initiative
to support agriculture with a new funding opportunity, to address the threat of
the conversion of viable agricultural land to non-farm development and help
farms facing financial difficulties because of increased challenges resulting
from trade disputes, increasing debt, changing consumer preferences and climate
change. The grant program will assist eligible farmers with the acquisition of
perpetual conservation easements on agricultural land and ensure the long-term
viability of New York's farming operations.
The Otsego County Board of Representatives voted last week
to approve their 2020 budget plan, and voted to approve of adding the position
of County Manager at an annual salary of $150,000, a search will be conducted
and a county manager is expected to be hired later next year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44-Year-Old
Jubar McDaniel of St. Albans, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor
vehicle, Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order, Speeding as well as several
other charges, after he failed to comply with law enforcement on State Highway
17 in Hancock, into the Town of Colchester, and he stopped in Sullivan
County. McDaniel was arraigned in the
Colchester Town Court, and subsequently remanded to the Delaware County Jail on
$500 cash, or $1,500 bond. McDaniel is
scheduled to return to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in Sidney
Today at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus from 1:30 to 6:30 PM,
appointments are requested at 1-800-red cross or redcrossblood.org.
WCDO News — Friday 12-6-19
4 people accused of participating in the murder of 53 year
old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County
Court. 15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta
was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to
wear an ankle monitor. Dylan Robinson,
Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder,
1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without
bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000
Bond.
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree
Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she
worked for as a caretaker. Shulgay was
sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already
complied with full restitution
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32
year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges. Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus
marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from
suspected drug sales. Fox was arraigned
& was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday
at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families,
Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free
meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that
they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions
this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main
Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the
winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th.
Sidney Center will have their annual "Holiday In The
Hamlet" celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event
will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last
Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich.
The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00
AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.
"Breakfast With Santa" will be hosted by the
Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will
be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.
Krystal Lee "The Country Sweetheart" has launched
a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s
Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at
the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop
Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions
Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.
Destination Oneonta will hold
their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday. Saturday celebrations include the Home for
the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at
Santa's Cottage. On Sunday, there will
be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at
the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 22 year old John
Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of
Cooperstown on December 1st. Police were
called to Stewart's following the complaint by a patron that when she returned
to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car
unlocked with it running. State Police
located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged
with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was
arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000
bond pending future court action.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit
with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri
Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)
Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way
immediately following the parade on Main Street.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of
Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-6-19)
Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will
arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather &
Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton.
The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.
The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual
Afton Christmas Parade Saturday. The
Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade
starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and
hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the
VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after
the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the "Friends of
Afton" Facebook page.
Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium
today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free
and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to
show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays
of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available
for all participants and guests.
old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County
Court. 15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta
was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to
wear an ankle monitor. Dylan Robinson,
Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder,
1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without
bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000
Bond.
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree
Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she
worked for as a caretaker. Shulgay was
sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already
complied with full restitution
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32
year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges. Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus
marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from
suspected drug sales. Fox was arraigned
& was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday
at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families,
Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free
meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that
they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions
this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main
Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the
winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th.
Sidney Center will have their annual "Holiday In The
Hamlet" celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event
will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last
Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich.
The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00
AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.
"Breakfast With Santa" will be hosted by the
Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will
be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.
Krystal Lee "The Country Sweetheart" has launched
a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s
Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at
the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop
Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions
Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.
Destination Oneonta will hold
their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday. Saturday celebrations include the Home for
the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at
Santa's Cottage. On Sunday, there will
be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at
the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 22 year old John
Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of
Cooperstown on December 1st. Police were
called to Stewart's following the complaint by a patron that when she returned
to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car
unlocked with it running. State Police
located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged
with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was
arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000
bond pending future court action.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit
with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri
Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)
Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way
immediately following the parade on Main Street.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of
Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-6-19)
Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will
arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather &
Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton.
The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.
The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual
Afton Christmas Parade Saturday. The
Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade
starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and
hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the
VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after
the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the "Friends of
Afton" Facebook page.
Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium
today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free
and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to
show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays
of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available
for all participants and guests.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-26-19
Governor
Cuomo today announced that New York State is partnering with the National
Supermarket Association and the Community Service Society of New York to help
feed thousands of people this Thanksgiving.
The Governor Said that Supermarkets across the state will deliver meals
to feed more than 35,000 people statewide.
State
Police will be offering an examination for Communication Specialist positions
across the state. Communications
Specialists are responsible for all radio communications within a Troop’s
jurisdiction. To apply and to receive
more information on the test and position; visit troopers.ny.gov/Employment. Applications must be postmarked by November
26th.
The
State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire
Prevention and Control today urged New Yorkers to stay alert and focused while
cooking this season as more home cooking fires occur during the Thanksgiving
and Christmas holidays than at any other time of the year. Thanksgiving is the
one day which leads all others, in the most cooking related fires, causing an
average of 173,000 structure fires annually, resulting in an average of 550
deaths, 5,000 injuries and $1.2 billion in property damage. Cooking fire safety tips are available at
dhses.ny.gov.
Spotted
lantern flies are causing problems in nearby states including Pennsylvania, the
New York DEC reported that it puts New York counties at risk. Spotted lantern flies have bee transported to
the northeast in shipments that have come into the state, the insect feeds off
of dozens of different trees and crops crucial to the New York agricultural
economy. DEC Officials reported that no
live Spotted lanternflies have been located in the state yet, but they are
concerned for next spring when their eggs hatch. Anyone who thinks they have found a spotted
lantern fly or its egg mass can contact the DEC by emailing
spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov.
The
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that during the months of
October and November 2019, 28 members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
Correctional Division participated in a varied form of “No-Shave
October/November”. Officers raised
$1,105, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service
Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.
Animal
Adventure Park announced today that Azizi, The last offspring of April the
Giraffe is heading to the East Texas Zoo & Gator Park in Grand Saline,
Texas, by next spring. More than 300,000
people watched Azizi’s birth live on YouTube last March. Officials said that April is now retired from
the park’s breeding program.
David
Dart has been denied parole again; he was convicted for the 1989 murder of
Gillian Gibbons in the Oneonta municipal parking lot. Dart was sentenced to 25 years to life in
1991 for the Gibbons murder. Dart has
had multiple parole hearings since first becoming eligible in 2014.
Governor
Cuomo today announced New York State Grown & Certified Christmas trees and
wreaths will be on display in the State's regional Welcome Centers and Taste NY
stores, promoting New York's agricultural and tourism industries. New York's Christmas tree industry sells
nearly 300,000 trees from more than 750 tree farms located across the State.
NY
State of Health announced its partnership with food pantries for the third
holiday season to educate consumers about enrolling in affordable health
insurance. Food pantries across New York will have certified enrollment
assistors on-site throughout November and December to answer questions about
health coverage options and how to enroll in a health plan. This year, the
Marketplace is also offering eligible New Yorkers the option to receive
information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the
enrollment process.
Toys
For Tots & Norfolk Southern Railroad were unable to work out an agreement to
run its annual train through the southern Tier this year. Last year, the train ran an abbreviated route
from Binghamton to Delanson, delivering about 18,000 toys to area organizations
for distribution.
Cuomo today announced that New York State is partnering with the National
Supermarket Association and the Community Service Society of New York to help
feed thousands of people this Thanksgiving.
The Governor Said that Supermarkets across the state will deliver meals
to feed more than 35,000 people statewide.
State
Police will be offering an examination for Communication Specialist positions
across the state. Communications
Specialists are responsible for all radio communications within a Troop’s
jurisdiction. To apply and to receive
more information on the test and position; visit troopers.ny.gov/Employment. Applications must be postmarked by November
26th.
The
State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire
Prevention and Control today urged New Yorkers to stay alert and focused while
cooking this season as more home cooking fires occur during the Thanksgiving
and Christmas holidays than at any other time of the year. Thanksgiving is the
one day which leads all others, in the most cooking related fires, causing an
average of 173,000 structure fires annually, resulting in an average of 550
deaths, 5,000 injuries and $1.2 billion in property damage. Cooking fire safety tips are available at
dhses.ny.gov.
Spotted
lantern flies are causing problems in nearby states including Pennsylvania, the
New York DEC reported that it puts New York counties at risk. Spotted lantern flies have bee transported to
the northeast in shipments that have come into the state, the insect feeds off
of dozens of different trees and crops crucial to the New York agricultural
economy. DEC Officials reported that no
live Spotted lanternflies have been located in the state yet, but they are
concerned for next spring when their eggs hatch. Anyone who thinks they have found a spotted
lantern fly or its egg mass can contact the DEC by emailing
spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov.
The
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that during the months of
October and November 2019, 28 members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
Correctional Division participated in a varied form of “No-Shave
October/November”. Officers raised
$1,105, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service
Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.
Animal
Adventure Park announced today that Azizi, The last offspring of April the
Giraffe is heading to the East Texas Zoo & Gator Park in Grand Saline,
Texas, by next spring. More than 300,000
people watched Azizi’s birth live on YouTube last March. Officials said that April is now retired from
the park’s breeding program.
David
Dart has been denied parole again; he was convicted for the 1989 murder of
Gillian Gibbons in the Oneonta municipal parking lot. Dart was sentenced to 25 years to life in
1991 for the Gibbons murder. Dart has
had multiple parole hearings since first becoming eligible in 2014.
Governor
Cuomo today announced New York State Grown & Certified Christmas trees and
wreaths will be on display in the State's regional Welcome Centers and Taste NY
stores, promoting New York's agricultural and tourism industries. New York's Christmas tree industry sells
nearly 300,000 trees from more than 750 tree farms located across the State.
NY
State of Health announced its partnership with food pantries for the third
holiday season to educate consumers about enrolling in affordable health
insurance. Food pantries across New York will have certified enrollment
assistors on-site throughout November and December to answer questions about
health coverage options and how to enroll in a health plan. This year, the
Marketplace is also offering eligible New Yorkers the option to receive
information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the
enrollment process.
Toys
For Tots & Norfolk Southern Railroad were unable to work out an agreement to
run its annual train through the southern Tier this year. Last year, the train ran an abbreviated route
from Binghamton to Delanson, delivering about 18,000 toys to area organizations
for distribution.
WCDO News — Monday 11-25-19
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies
arrested 38-year-old Eric Swart of Delhi on charges of obstructing government
administration and resisting arrest following a report of a dispute in the
Village of Delhi. Deputies accused Swart
of making threats of physical harm to the deputies & resisting arrest, he
was taken into custody, & was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and was
remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 bail.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation
prohibiting consumer reporting agencies and lenders from using the credit
scores of people in a consumer's social network to determine that individual's
credit worthiness. The US General
Accounting Office has estimated that some 75 percent of credit scores are wrong
based on incorrect information collected by credit bureaus and attached to
individual credit scores. This new law
will prevent credit agencies from using this data to determine an individual's
credit score, this law goes into effect immediately.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce will hold their next networking breakfast on December 6th from 8:30 to
10:00 am at the Feather & Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in
Walton. Registration is available at
delawarecounty.org. The featured speaker
for this event is Senator Jen Metzger elected to the New York State Senate in
2018 to represent the 42nd District,
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible
E. coli contamination. Missa Bay from
Swedesboro, New Jersey is recalling more than 75,000 pounds of salad products
sold between October 14th & 16th in 22 states,
including New York. The Maryland
Department of Health tested an unopened salad product with chicken and the
lettuce came back positive for a strain of E. coli bacteria, which can result
in diarrhea and vomiting.
Commerce Chenango announced that NBT
Bank is hosting the Business After Hours on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:00 to
7:00 PM at 52 South Broad Street, Norwich.
Attendees are being asked to support either Toys for Tots by bringing a
new, unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item for the Catholic Charities
Food Pantry. RSVP's are requested by
Tuesday November 26, 2019 at 334-1400.
There were 2,290 cases of lung injury
linked to vaping as of November 20, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Vaping injuries
have been reported in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the
US Virgin Islands, the CDC also reports 47 confirmed deaths in 25 states and
the District of Columbia, 2 deaths have occurred in New York State.
Binghamton Police have
charged 22 year old Elijah Burnside of Binghamton with 2nd degree manslaughter following a 2-car crash on the
corner of Chapin Street and Leroy Street on Thursday afternoon. Binghamton Police responded to the report of
a 2 car crash with the vehicle than crashing into a house, 5 people were
injured & 1 unidentified person was killed.
Police accused Burnside of driving His Honda too fast through a Stop
Sign & colliding with a BMW, whose driver was killed as a result of the
injuries sustained in the accident, Burnside's passengers suffered non-life
threatening injuries
State Senator Fred Akshar released
his latest Community Voice Survey on the public financing of political
campaigns. The State Budget cleared the way for the state to establish a
taxpayer-funded public campaign financing system by creating a Commission and
setting aside up to $100 million in tax dollars to fund the program. The commission is also examining eliminating
or changing the practice of fusion voting, which allows a candidate to appear
on more than one party line on the ballot.
Akshar's survey can be found at nysenate.gov.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will
Tour The Raymond Corporation's Warehouse and Distribution Operations this
morning in Greene at 10:30. Hochul will
also visit the ONC BOCES Mechatronics/Robotics Program in Milford at 12:00
Noon.
Norwich Pharmaceuticals has committed
$20,000 toward a new emergency room and walk-in center at UHS Chenango Memorial
Hospital in Norwich. More information
about the campaign is available at 337-4183 or by email at
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
arrested 38-year-old Eric Swart of Delhi on charges of obstructing government
administration and resisting arrest following a report of a dispute in the
Village of Delhi. Deputies accused Swart
of making threats of physical harm to the deputies & resisting arrest, he
was taken into custody, & was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and was
remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 bail.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation
prohibiting consumer reporting agencies and lenders from using the credit
scores of people in a consumer's social network to determine that individual's
credit worthiness. The US General
Accounting Office has estimated that some 75 percent of credit scores are wrong
based on incorrect information collected by credit bureaus and attached to
individual credit scores. This new law
will prevent credit agencies from using this data to determine an individual's
credit score, this law goes into effect immediately.
The Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce will hold their next networking breakfast on December 6th from 8:30 to
10:00 am at the Feather & Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in
Walton. Registration is available at
delawarecounty.org. The featured speaker
for this event is Senator Jen Metzger elected to the New York State Senate in
2018 to represent the 42nd District,
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible
E. coli contamination. Missa Bay from
Swedesboro, New Jersey is recalling more than 75,000 pounds of salad products
sold between October 14th & 16th in 22 states,
including New York. The Maryland
Department of Health tested an unopened salad product with chicken and the
lettuce came back positive for a strain of E. coli bacteria, which can result
in diarrhea and vomiting.
Commerce Chenango announced that NBT
Bank is hosting the Business After Hours on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:00 to
7:00 PM at 52 South Broad Street, Norwich.
Attendees are being asked to support either Toys for Tots by bringing a
new, unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item for the Catholic Charities
Food Pantry. RSVP's are requested by
Tuesday November 26, 2019 at 334-1400.
There were 2,290 cases of lung injury
linked to vaping as of November 20, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Vaping injuries
have been reported in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the
US Virgin Islands, the CDC also reports 47 confirmed deaths in 25 states and
the District of Columbia, 2 deaths have occurred in New York State.
Binghamton Police have
charged 22 year old Elijah Burnside of Binghamton with 2nd degree manslaughter following a 2-car crash on the
corner of Chapin Street and Leroy Street on Thursday afternoon. Binghamton Police responded to the report of
a 2 car crash with the vehicle than crashing into a house, 5 people were
injured & 1 unidentified person was killed.
Police accused Burnside of driving His Honda too fast through a Stop
Sign & colliding with a BMW, whose driver was killed as a result of the
injuries sustained in the accident, Burnside's passengers suffered non-life
threatening injuries
State Senator Fred Akshar released
his latest Community Voice Survey on the public financing of political
campaigns. The State Budget cleared the way for the state to establish a
taxpayer-funded public campaign financing system by creating a Commission and
setting aside up to $100 million in tax dollars to fund the program. The commission is also examining eliminating
or changing the practice of fusion voting, which allows a candidate to appear
on more than one party line on the ballot.
Akshar's survey can be found at nysenate.gov.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will
Tour The Raymond Corporation's Warehouse and Distribution Operations this
morning in Greene at 10:30. Hochul will
also visit the ONC BOCES Mechatronics/Robotics Program in Milford at 12:00
Noon.
Norwich Pharmaceuticals has committed
$20,000 toward a new emergency room and walk-in center at UHS Chenango Memorial
Hospital in Norwich. More information
about the campaign is available at 337-4183 or by email at
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
WCDO News — Thursday 11-21-19
Press
Conferences were held around the state today by sheriff’s District Attorney,
lawmakers & victim’s advocacy groups, against the state’s new bail reform
measures that go into effect January 1st, which were passed as part of the
state Budget. Delaware County Sheriff
Craig Dumond called a press conference in Delhi today about that bail reform
bill, which will allow people arrested on a variety of non-violent & even
violent charges, to be released after arrest & arraignment on only an
appearance ticket. Delaware County
District Attorney John Hubbard said that crime victim’s will have fewer rights
now than the criminals:
(John
Hubbard 11-21-19)
Sheriff
Dumond said that he was concerned that those who are arrested on drug charges
will not get the help they need to get clean, under this law:
(Sheriff
Dumond 11-21-19)
WCDO
News asked State Senator Fred Akshar if he thought that Governor Cuomo was
using this bill as a political negotiation ploy get something else passed:
(Fred
Akshar 11-21-19)
Jeff
Bishop, from State Senator Jim Seward’s office told WCDO News that Senator
Seward is proposing several bills to give discretion back to judges to make
bail decisions that are being removed with this new law.
A new
Sienna College poll released today shows that former Vice President Joe Biden
leads Democratic presidential candidates by 10% among New York Democrats. Biden polled at 24%, U.S. Senators Elizabeth
Warren 14% and Bernie Sanders 13%, the rest of the field were in single
digits. 35% of those polled believe that
Biden has the best chance of unseating President Trump in the 2020 elections.
The New
York State Office of Mental Health today issued a Request for Proposals that
will provide $50 million to develop licensed Residential Crisis programs across
the State for children and adults, for short-term interventions in therapeutic
settings to help individuals facing a mental health crisis to stabilize and
avoid the need for psychiatric hospitalization or emergency room
admissions. The awards will help develop
at least 250 new crisis residential units statewide, up to $4 million dollars
could be used for targeting 30 units within the Central New York Region; More
information is available at omh.ny.gov.
The
Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship is co-hosting a free
workshop and resource expo for agriculture and food and beverage businesses to
meet and network with potential sources of funding for their operations. The
workshop will include panel presentations covering both traditional funding
sources and newer, alternative models. The event will be held at SUNY
Cobleskill’s Bouck Hall Ballroom on December 3rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration or more information is available
at cadefarms.org/events-1
A State
Police patrol vehicle was stuck by a tractor trailer Tuesday night in Tioga
County. The trooper had just issued a
traffic ticket to a vehicle on State Route 17 in the town of Nichols & was
inside his marked patrol vehicle when a tractor trailer struck him from behind,
shearing off most of the driver’s side of the patrol car. The tractor trailer did not stop & Troopers
and officers from Owego Police Department and Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputies
located and stopped the vehicle in Owego.
35-year-old Darvi Moreland of Florida was charged with DWI and several
vehicle and traffic tickets, he was arraigned in the town of Owego court and
remanded to the Tioga County Jail. The
trooper was transported to Lourdes Hospital, treated and released.
The
State Liquor Authority has suspended the liquor license of the Sip & Sail
bar in Oneonta. The bar was found to
have 140 patrons with fake or altered ID's recently, which was about 90% of the
people in the bar at that time.
Commerce
Chenango will hold their next Business After Hours event with Chobani at their
Corporate Campus on State Highway 320 in Norwich today. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Mark
Broadhurst, the Head of Public Affairs @Chobani will be the guest speaker.
The
Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will feature Dr. Samantha
Cole, a local Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as their guest speaker this
evening. Her research reveals what's
happening with mental health and substance abuse issues in Delaware County. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is also expected to
attend the meeting, at the Sidney Public Library Community Room starting at
6:00 PM.
Hartwick
College’s Center for Student Success will present a screening on Thursday of
the film “This Business of Autism,” followed by a Q&A with Director Stephen
Mackey. The documentary demonstrates
about the economic and societal benefits of employing young adults with autism
centers on Spectrum Designs, a custom screen-printing and embroidery business
in Port Washington, NY; 75% of the company’s employees are on the autism
spectrum. The screening, which will be
held at Shineman Chapel House on Thursday, November 21 at 4 p.m., is free and
open to the public.
Conferences were held around the state today by sheriff’s District Attorney,
lawmakers & victim’s advocacy groups, against the state’s new bail reform
measures that go into effect January 1st, which were passed as part of the
state Budget. Delaware County Sheriff
Craig Dumond called a press conference in Delhi today about that bail reform
bill, which will allow people arrested on a variety of non-violent & even
violent charges, to be released after arrest & arraignment on only an
appearance ticket. Delaware County
District Attorney John Hubbard said that crime victim’s will have fewer rights
now than the criminals:
(John
Hubbard 11-21-19)
Sheriff
Dumond said that he was concerned that those who are arrested on drug charges
will not get the help they need to get clean, under this law:
(Sheriff
Dumond 11-21-19)
WCDO
News asked State Senator Fred Akshar if he thought that Governor Cuomo was
using this bill as a political negotiation ploy get something else passed:
(Fred
Akshar 11-21-19)
Jeff
Bishop, from State Senator Jim Seward’s office told WCDO News that Senator
Seward is proposing several bills to give discretion back to judges to make
bail decisions that are being removed with this new law.
A new
Sienna College poll released today shows that former Vice President Joe Biden
leads Democratic presidential candidates by 10% among New York Democrats. Biden polled at 24%, U.S. Senators Elizabeth
Warren 14% and Bernie Sanders 13%, the rest of the field were in single
digits. 35% of those polled believe that
Biden has the best chance of unseating President Trump in the 2020 elections.
The New
York State Office of Mental Health today issued a Request for Proposals that
will provide $50 million to develop licensed Residential Crisis programs across
the State for children and adults, for short-term interventions in therapeutic
settings to help individuals facing a mental health crisis to stabilize and
avoid the need for psychiatric hospitalization or emergency room
admissions. The awards will help develop
at least 250 new crisis residential units statewide, up to $4 million dollars
could be used for targeting 30 units within the Central New York Region; More
information is available at omh.ny.gov.
The
Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship is co-hosting a free
workshop and resource expo for agriculture and food and beverage businesses to
meet and network with potential sources of funding for their operations. The
workshop will include panel presentations covering both traditional funding
sources and newer, alternative models. The event will be held at SUNY
Cobleskill’s Bouck Hall Ballroom on December 3rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration or more information is available
at cadefarms.org/events-1
A State
Police patrol vehicle was stuck by a tractor trailer Tuesday night in Tioga
County. The trooper had just issued a
traffic ticket to a vehicle on State Route 17 in the town of Nichols & was
inside his marked patrol vehicle when a tractor trailer struck him from behind,
shearing off most of the driver’s side of the patrol car. The tractor trailer did not stop & Troopers
and officers from Owego Police Department and Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputies
located and stopped the vehicle in Owego.
35-year-old Darvi Moreland of Florida was charged with DWI and several
vehicle and traffic tickets, he was arraigned in the town of Owego court and
remanded to the Tioga County Jail. The
trooper was transported to Lourdes Hospital, treated and released.
The
State Liquor Authority has suspended the liquor license of the Sip & Sail
bar in Oneonta. The bar was found to
have 140 patrons with fake or altered ID's recently, which was about 90% of the
people in the bar at that time.
Commerce
Chenango will hold their next Business After Hours event with Chobani at their
Corporate Campus on State Highway 320 in Norwich today. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Mark
Broadhurst, the Head of Public Affairs @Chobani will be the guest speaker.
The
Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will feature Dr. Samantha
Cole, a local Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as their guest speaker this
evening. Her research reveals what's
happening with mental health and substance abuse issues in Delaware County. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is also expected to
attend the meeting, at the Sidney Public Library Community Room starting at
6:00 PM.
Hartwick
College’s Center for Student Success will present a screening on Thursday of
the film “This Business of Autism,” followed by a Q&A with Director Stephen
Mackey. The documentary demonstrates
about the economic and societal benefits of employing young adults with autism
centers on Spectrum Designs, a custom screen-printing and embroidery business
in Port Washington, NY; 75% of the company’s employees are on the autism
spectrum. The screening, which will be
held at Shineman Chapel House on Thursday, November 21 at 4 p.m., is free and
open to the public.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHCHOBANICNETER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPREUNSHIPDelhiDR. SAMDR. SAMANTHA COLEELIZABETH WARRENFLORIDAGovernor CuomoJEFF BISHOPOneontaOWEGOPRESIDENT TRUMPSIENNA COLLEGESIP & SAILSTATE LIQUOR AUTHORITYSTATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTHSTEPHEN MACKEYTRI TOWN COALITION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIONWCDO
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