WCDO Radio News

The State Budget is expected to get wrapped up quickly as
the Budget deadline is midnight on Monday.
Among the items expected to make it into the final budget plan, the
permanent installation of a 2% Property tax Cap, a ban on plastic grocery bags,
Items that have been removed from the Budget plan, the expansion of the bottle
bill, recreational marijuana & the governors plans to cut the Aid to
Municipalities.

Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans will be bringing adoptable dogs & cats to the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique in Sidney Saturday, during a Meet & Greet Bake Sale from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Proceeds from the bake Sale will benefit the Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans Building fund.

State Police arrested John Griffioen for Reckless Endangerment & Disorderly Conduct, after troopers discovered that Griffioen deliberately caused a traffic hazard by parking his vehicle in the middle of West Hill Road in the town of Worcester, which almost caused a school bus with 31 passengers to collide with his vehicle. He is accused of approaching the bus and shouting at the bus driver. Griffioen was released on appearance tickets and is due in the town of Worcester Court on March 20th.

State Police arrested 39 year old Jillenia Murphy of Afton for DWI, Obstructing Governmental Administration and several traffic infractions. Troopers were dispatched to Oak Hill Road in the town of Afton for a 1-car accident, they located Murphy and her vehicle stuck in the snow. Murphy refused to submit to a breath sample or allow troopers to take her fingerprints and was charged with obstructing governmental administration. Murphy was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $2,000 bond; she faces court action in the town of Afton Court & Town of Unadilla Court on March 26th.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick's Day Parade along with other activities this Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-16-18)

Those who would like to sign up to participate in the parade can do so today by calling 435-5620, others participating in the St. Patrick's Day festivities in Sidney include Main Street 88 Tavern, the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique, Awestruck Ciders, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, Trackside Dining, & Ermetti's Community Lounge.

Afton Sertoma Club will hold their 15th annual “Goofy Golf” fundraiser tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Afton Central School. Prizes will be awarded & money raised will support Afton Sertoma programs.

Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 19 year old Johnathon Gemberling of Norwich on a warrant for failure to comply with his conditions following a conviction of Criminal possession of a controlled substance. Gemberling was apprehended following a foot pursuit and was taken into custody; deputies discovered Suboxone and methamphetamine in Gemberling’s possession. Gemberling was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and on 2 active warrants, he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail & will appear in Chenango County Court and Town of Norwich court at a later date.

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell confirmed today that Orlando Tercero has been apprehended by authorities in Nicaragua. Cornwell said that his office is working with the Binghamton Police Department to prepare the case of the homicide of Haley Anderson for a Grand Jury to consider, if Tercero is indicted, Cornwell's said that they will file for a warrant, & with the assistance of the federal Department of State, will present their case to Nicaraguan authorities, to extradite Tercero to Broome County. Anderson's body was found at 23 Oak Street Friday, at Tercero's apartment, Tercero flew to Nicaragua before authorities discovered Anderson's death,

The DEC reminds residents that residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State. DEC will post a Fire Danger Map rating forecast daily for the 2018 fire season on its website and on the NY Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App available on DEC's website. Currently, fire conditions in most of the state are low risk. Open burning of debris is the largest single cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures are warmer and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. In the eight-year period since the ban was established, the average number of spring fires per year decreased by 36.7 percent, from 2,649 in 2009, to 1,677 in 2016.

About 185 environmental groups are urging state lawmakers and Governor Cuomo to pass legislation this session, banning plastic bags at retails stores. many localities have already banned those bags, others have imposed fees on those & other types of bags. New York City had planned to institute a fee on plastic bags to encourage re-use, state lawmakers blocked that rule from taking effect.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a St. Patrick's Day Parade along with other activities this Saturday, Chambers Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-14-18)

Those who would like to sign up to participate in the parade can call 435-5620, others participating in the St. Patrick's Day festivities in Sidney include Main Street 88 Tavern, the Houndstooth bakery & Boutique, Awestruck Ciders, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, Trackside Dining, Ermetti's Community Lounge, as well as the Girl Scouts & some local musicians.

Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties have teamed up with Community Bank, Neighbors Insurance & State Farm Insurance in Sidney, to give away Green Light Bulbs to honor military veterans on Friday for Veterans Day. Steve Rose of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties of Sidney explains:

(Steve Rose 11-10-16)

Rose told WCDO News this afternoon that he had acquired additional bulbs, as the first 300 were gone in about 2 days, More information about the program is available at Green Light a Vet.com, the bulbs will be handed out while they last at the Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Community Bank building at their Union Street Sidney location, and at the State Farm/Neighbors Insurance office at State Route 7 Riverside Sidney.

The 6th annual Binghamton Regional Train Show, sponsored by Village train & Hobby of Windsor, will be held Saturday at the Binghamton American legion Hall. Jeff Olin of Village Train & Hobby explains:

(Jeff Olin 11-10-16)

Olin said that signs would be located around Binghamton with directions to the 177 Robinson Street location; the show will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday.

The Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique will be hosting their annual Fundraiser where people can bring their pets in for Photographs with Santa or other Holiday related backdrops. Cassandra Vance of the Houndstooth explains:

(Cassandra Vance 11-10-16)

The event will be held Saturday at the Hound’s-tooth on Main Street in Sidney from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, more information is available at 563-2275.

Job seekers and students are invited to attend the Second Annual College & Community Job Fair today in Norwich, Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Steve Craig 11-10-16)

The event is presented by Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMat Morrisville’s Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich.

The "Help Tom Help Others" fundraiser will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta starting at 2:00 PM Saturday, to help Tom Quiter of Mount Upton fulfill his dream of getting a van in order to get out & help others with various disabilities. Tom suffers from Brittle Bone disease & is wheel chair bound, & the Catskill Center for independence, Foothills have teamed up to put on a benefit dinner & show featuring comedians & bands. Perry Goodrich is a family friend & auctioneer helping out with the effort:

(Perry Goodrich 4-22-16)

Tickets for the event purchased at Foothills Box Office, at the Green Toad Bookstore or Music Square in Oneonta or the Tasty Treat in Sidney, or they can be accessed through BrownPaperTickets.com, where there is a link the HelpTomHelpOthers.bpt.me website

More than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY this weekend. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments; volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, & allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org. OR AT WCDORADIO.COM.

Tri-Town Theatre will feature their production of The Odd Couple directed by Tri Town Theatre's founder Jack Deuel. Performances are at the Sidney high school auditorium tonight & Saturday Night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for regular admission. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Houndstooth Bakery and Boutique in Sidney.

The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held on may 6th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Min Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.

The Bainbridge Guilford school district is currently enrolling kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year, and screenings will take place on May 16th & 17th. Guilford Elementary School Principal Linda Maynard explains:

(Linda Maynard 4-22-16)

Children turning 5 years old prior to December first can register for Kindergarten, more information is available at 895-6700.

Broome County native David Sweat pleaded guilty to charges brought against him after he escaped from the Clinton County prison in Dannemora earlier this year. Sweat pleaded guilty to 2 counts of escape and 1 count of promoting prison contraband, for the June jail break with Richard Matt, Sweat was on the run for 22 days until he was found near the Canadian border. He was shot & injured by a state trooper 2 days after Matt was shot & killed by police. Sweat is now serving his time at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, he was previously sent to jail for the murder of Broome County Sheriff's deputy Kevin Tarsia in 2002.

Unadilla’s ‘The Village Green” Group, in partnership with Unadilla 1st United Methodist Church, has scheduled a Community Workday & Tree Planting Ceremony Saturday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church and Parsonage, on Main St in Unadilla. The Workday will wrap up with a Fruit Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at 2:00 pm; Lunch, snacks and hot drinks will be provided.

A fundraiser for the Delaware Valley Humane Society will be held this Sunday at the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique on Main Street in Sidney, where area pet owners can have pictures of their pets professionally taken for the holidays. The event will run from 10:00 until 2:00 PM, more information is available at 563-7780 or 563-2275.

The new Magic City Music Hall will continue with concerts in the coming days & weeks, at their new 1240 Front Street Location. Magic City Owner Stu Green Comments:

(Stu Green 11-13-15)

More information is available at themagiccitymusichall.com.

Republican Businessman Andrew Heaney of Mill brook announced his candidacy for the 19th Congressional District. Heaney has not held an elected office, He seeks to replace Chris Gibson, who announced that he will not seek another term in Congress at the conclusion of his current term, John Faso & Pete Lopez have already announced their intentions to seek the 19th district congressional seat.

A fundraiser for the Delaware valley humane society will be held this Sunday at the Houndstooth Bakery & Boutique on Main Street in Sidney, where area pet owners can have pictures of their pets professionally taken for the holidays. Terri Heath of the Delaware Valley Humane Society explains:

(Terry Heath 11-10-15)

The event will run from 10:00 until 2:00 PM, more information is available at 563-7780 or 563-2275.