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WCDO News — Monday 8-22-16
A Broome County Grand Jury indicted 22 year old Drew Townsend of Endwell for Attempted Murder, for allegedly attempting to beat & choke a 43 year old woman to death. Townsend was indicted on charges of Assault, Strangulation, and Criminal Contempt. Townsend is being held in the Broome County Jail without bail.
State Police responded last night to a 1-vehicle rollover crash on Delaware County route 21 in the town of Franklin. the crash happened at approximately 9:35 last night, the unidentified 18 year old driver of the truck apparently swerved to the opposing lane over-corrected, hit A ditch & overturned, landing the vehicle back on the road in its roof. all 3 unidentified occupants were taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta
Former Binghamton Mets Heath Bell and Nelson Figueroa will be in attendance for their induction into Binghamton's Baseball Shrine in a pregame ceremony on Friday, September 2. The two pitchers will join former B-Mets general manager RC Reuteman to comprise the Class of 2016 for the prestigious Shrine. Figueroa is currently a Pre & Post game Analyst for SNY in New York City, Bell was a top closer in the Majors for several years, Reutteman died last year.
Delaware County Deputies investigated a one car property damage auto accident Sunday on State Hwy 17 in the Town of Hancock. Deputies arrested 39 year old Daniel Sulima of Hancock for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor vehicle & leaving the scene of a property damage accident. He was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remained to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 dollar bond, pending action tonight at 6:00 PM in the Town of Hancock..
Governor Cuomo announced the designation of 12 new Brownfield Opportunity Areas in communities across the state, to help participants develop strategies to revitalize neighborhoods affected by dormant and blighted properties. Projects in these areas will be given priority status for grants and the project developers may access additional Brownfield Cleanup Program tax credit incentives. 2 Brownfields in Binghamton were designated, the 1st Ward Brownfield Area consists of 506 acres, located between the Chenango River and the I-86 corridor, the 2nd Brownfield area encompasses 407 acres & is located in the area of Henry Street, the Brandywine Highway, Bevier Street & the Chenango River.
I-88 Speedway will have a special nigth of racing Tuesday night in Afton, with the "Earl Halaquist Memorial" Track spokesperson Denise Page comments:
(Denise Page 8-22-16)
Racing will begin Tuesday Night at I-88 Speedway in Afton at 7:00 PM.
The Chenango Arts Council has announced their season of events, from October right through next May. Council Spokesperson Alecia O'Neill told WCDO News that it starts with a recreation of the legendary "Rat Pack" at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich:
(Alecia O'Neill 8-22-16)
Tickets for the October 15th season opener & all other events are available at chenangoarts.org or at 336-ARTS.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will make it easier for families of homicide victims to get help from New York State to bury their loved ones. Under current law, only an individual who paid or incurred the burial expenses can be eligible for reimbursement from the State Office of Victim Services. The new bill allows funeral home businesses to pay for burial costs on behalf of a family and then recover those expenses from the Office of Victim Services. The OVS can provide up to $6,000 for burial expenses.
2 Oneonta residents were arrested Thursday as Oneonta police confiscated 78 bags of heroin. Oneonta Police served a search warrant with assistance from State Police at 1A Orchard Street in Oneonta. Police arrested 54 year old Laura Pepper and 45 year old Mathew Hill on drug charges, both were held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service will continue flushing water mains on the low service in the downtown region this week. Flushing will occur between 11:00 PM & 5:30 AM today through Thursday. Water users may notice low pressure or a change in water color, more information is available at 432-2100.
Oneonta City Officials announced that 2 committees would meet at City Hall today. At 4:00 PM, the Operations, Planning & Evaluations committee will meet, at 5:00 PM, the Finance & Human Resources committee will meet, and both meetings will be held in the Common Council Chambers.
State Police responded last night to a 1-vehicle rollover crash on Delaware County route 21 in the town of Franklin. the crash happened at approximately 9:35 last night, the unidentified 18 year old driver of the truck apparently swerved to the opposing lane over-corrected, hit A ditch & overturned, landing the vehicle back on the road in its roof. all 3 unidentified occupants were taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta
Former Binghamton Mets Heath Bell and Nelson Figueroa will be in attendance for their induction into Binghamton's Baseball Shrine in a pregame ceremony on Friday, September 2. The two pitchers will join former B-Mets general manager RC Reuteman to comprise the Class of 2016 for the prestigious Shrine. Figueroa is currently a Pre & Post game Analyst for SNY in New York City, Bell was a top closer in the Majors for several years, Reutteman died last year.
Delaware County Deputies investigated a one car property damage auto accident Sunday on State Hwy 17 in the Town of Hancock. Deputies arrested 39 year old Daniel Sulima of Hancock for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor vehicle & leaving the scene of a property damage accident. He was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remained to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 dollar bond, pending action tonight at 6:00 PM in the Town of Hancock..
Governor Cuomo announced the designation of 12 new Brownfield Opportunity Areas in communities across the state, to help participants develop strategies to revitalize neighborhoods affected by dormant and blighted properties. Projects in these areas will be given priority status for grants and the project developers may access additional Brownfield Cleanup Program tax credit incentives. 2 Brownfields in Binghamton were designated, the 1st Ward Brownfield Area consists of 506 acres, located between the Chenango River and the I-86 corridor, the 2nd Brownfield area encompasses 407 acres & is located in the area of Henry Street, the Brandywine Highway, Bevier Street & the Chenango River.
I-88 Speedway will have a special nigth of racing Tuesday night in Afton, with the "Earl Halaquist Memorial" Track spokesperson Denise Page comments:
(Denise Page 8-22-16)
Racing will begin Tuesday Night at I-88 Speedway in Afton at 7:00 PM.
The Chenango Arts Council has announced their season of events, from October right through next May. Council Spokesperson Alecia O'Neill told WCDO News that it starts with a recreation of the legendary "Rat Pack" at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich:
(Alecia O'Neill 8-22-16)
Tickets for the October 15th season opener & all other events are available at chenangoarts.org or at 336-ARTS.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will make it easier for families of homicide victims to get help from New York State to bury their loved ones. Under current law, only an individual who paid or incurred the burial expenses can be eligible for reimbursement from the State Office of Victim Services. The new bill allows funeral home businesses to pay for burial costs on behalf of a family and then recover those expenses from the Office of Victim Services. The OVS can provide up to $6,000 for burial expenses.
2 Oneonta residents were arrested Thursday as Oneonta police confiscated 78 bags of heroin. Oneonta Police served a search warrant with assistance from State Police at 1A Orchard Street in Oneonta. Police arrested 54 year old Laura Pepper and 45 year old Mathew Hill on drug charges, both were held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service will continue flushing water mains on the low service in the downtown region this week. Flushing will occur between 11:00 PM & 5:30 AM today through Thursday. Water users may notice low pressure or a change in water color, more information is available at 432-2100.
Oneonta City Officials announced that 2 committees would meet at City Hall today. At 4:00 PM, the Operations, Planning & Evaluations committee will meet, at 5:00 PM, the Finance & Human Resources committee will meet, and both meetings will be held in the Common Council Chambers.
WCDO News — Monday 9-30-13
The “Bands, Brews & Barbecue” event will be held tomorrow at the Chenango county fair grounds, the help raise funds for the Chenango county catholic charities “Roots & Wings” Program. Program director Robin Beckwith explains:
(Robin Beckwith 9-27-13)
The event runs form 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM tomorrow, with various local bands, microbreweries & restaurants participating.
The Delaware county department of emergency services is continuing with their plans to upgrade the counties antiquated communications system. County EMS director Richard Bell explains:
(Richard Bell 9-27-13)
Bell said that the upgrades should be completed by spring of 2016.
The Greater Greene Chamber of commerce announces the 27th annual Greene apple fest put on by the First United Methodist Church of Greene. The event will take place Saturday between 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM. More information is available at fumcgreene.com/applefest.
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced his office completed the audit of the Laurens Central School District. DiNapoli’s report said that the district has accumulated reserve balances in excess of the district’s average needs and has accumulated significant total fund balance, including reserves. For the fiscal years 2007-08 through 2011-12, the district’s total fund balance increased to $3.6 million, with reserves at nearly $3 million, or 82 percent of the fund balance. Copies of the audit are available at openbooknewyork.com.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $900,000 in federal funding, provided by the USDA, to support research projects ranging from improving the resiliency of New York's crops, to expanding the reach of the state's agriculture sector. The funding includes $154,000 to support the state's wine and grape industry. The funding will provide state assistance for specialty crop programs including research, promotion, food safety, and nutrition. Several of the grants were awarded to Cornell University in Ithaca. For more information go to govenor.ny.gov
US senator Charles Schumer urged the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to review their mental-heath protocols. Schumer will recommend the VA to set up a Joint Emergency Psychiatric Response Center that will work with the Department of Defense, local and state law enforcement. The call follows the Washington D.C. Navy Yard shootings earlier this month by former Navy reservist Aaron Alexis. There are 8 VA Medical Centers and 35 community-based outpatient clinics in upstate New York. Schumer will recommend the national response centers be open 24 hours a day to help identify vets that need help.
The American Red Cross of the Southern Tier will host a babysitters training class for youth ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Red Cross office at 620 E. Main St, Endicott. To register visit redcross.org.
“50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL” is coming the toe Broome County Forum in Binghamton for 1 performance only on Wednesday November 13th at 7:30 PM. Tickets went on sale today at the Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 and BroadwayInBinghamton.com. The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy of books has shattered sales records & tickets for this show are expected to sell out briskly.
(Robin Beckwith 9-27-13)
The event runs form 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM tomorrow, with various local bands, microbreweries & restaurants participating.
The Delaware county department of emergency services is continuing with their plans to upgrade the counties antiquated communications system. County EMS director Richard Bell explains:
(Richard Bell 9-27-13)
Bell said that the upgrades should be completed by spring of 2016.
The Greater Greene Chamber of commerce announces the 27th annual Greene apple fest put on by the First United Methodist Church of Greene. The event will take place Saturday between 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM. More information is available at fumcgreene.com/applefest.
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced his office completed the audit of the Laurens Central School District. DiNapoli’s report said that the district has accumulated reserve balances in excess of the district’s average needs and has accumulated significant total fund balance, including reserves. For the fiscal years 2007-08 through 2011-12, the district’s total fund balance increased to $3.6 million, with reserves at nearly $3 million, or 82 percent of the fund balance. Copies of the audit are available at openbooknewyork.com.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $900,000 in federal funding, provided by the USDA, to support research projects ranging from improving the resiliency of New York's crops, to expanding the reach of the state's agriculture sector. The funding includes $154,000 to support the state's wine and grape industry. The funding will provide state assistance for specialty crop programs including research, promotion, food safety, and nutrition. Several of the grants were awarded to Cornell University in Ithaca. For more information go to govenor.ny.gov
US senator Charles Schumer urged the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to review their mental-heath protocols. Schumer will recommend the VA to set up a Joint Emergency Psychiatric Response Center that will work with the Department of Defense, local and state law enforcement. The call follows the Washington D.C. Navy Yard shootings earlier this month by former Navy reservist Aaron Alexis. There are 8 VA Medical Centers and 35 community-based outpatient clinics in upstate New York. Schumer will recommend the national response centers be open 24 hours a day to help identify vets that need help.
The American Red Cross of the Southern Tier will host a babysitters training class for youth ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Red Cross office at 620 E. Main St, Endicott. To register visit redcross.org.
“50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL” is coming the toe Broome County Forum in Binghamton for 1 performance only on Wednesday November 13th at 7:30 PM. Tickets went on sale today at the Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 and BroadwayInBinghamton.com. The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy of books has shattered sales records & tickets for this show are expected to sell out briskly.