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WCDO News — Wednesday 4-2-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-2-25
Attorneys for Payton Gendron of Conklin are trying to have his hate crime trial moved to New York City this year, where they feel that Gendron may get a fairer trial due to the diversity of the jury pool in New York City. Gendron is accused of shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May of 2022, The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo has not responded to the request, meanwhile, Gendron is serving a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty in November 2022 to multiple charges, including murder, federal prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty of Gendron is convicted on the hate crime charges.
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the first quarter of targeted public safety and crime response initiative conducted by their Strategic Response Group. The SRG’s Targeted Public Safety and Crime Response Initiative for the 1st quarter of 2025 resulted in 31 Narcotics Arrests, 24 Warrant Arrests, 2 Weapon Arrests, 18 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests, 209 Traffic Violations Issued. Since the SRG’s full-time activation in mid-June, their targeted crime response has yielded over 440 arrests across Broome County, which ranged from Narcotics charges to fugitives with outstanding Arrest Warrants, to Vehicle and Traffic arrests.
Springbrook had their 10th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Saturday, in Oneonta, athletic coordinator Jon Philby comments:
(Jon Philby 4-2-25)
Philby said that they hope to have the event at SUNY Oneonta again next year, and hope to have 12 teams participating in the event.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slammed the Trump administration’s massive cuts to funding for food banks, soup kitchens, Schools and to farmers who provide much of that food to those low income families across the nation & in the state:
(Gillibrand 4-2-25)
Last month, President Trump slashed $1 billion in federal funding used to purchase food for food banks and other organizations that provide meals, he is canceling another $500 million in already approved funding for food banks and other emergency food providers through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. 1 in 7 New Yorkers are already going hungry, & that number is expected to get worse with the new cuts.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-2-25
Governor Hochul and State Leaders failed to pass a budget by the April 1st deadline. the main sticking point are changes to the state's Discovery laws passed in 2019 to speed up trials requiring prosecutors to turn over more evidence at a faster rate. To keep state operations going and to pay employees, a $1.7 billion dollar budget extender has been issued until Thursday.
State Police responded to a report of “shots fired” in the village of New Berlin. An investigation determined that 39 year old Joseph Avery of New Berlin, discharged a gun unsafely within the village limits with the alleged intention of intimidating a person. Avery was located and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Stalking, Prohibited Use of a Weapon, Avery was processed and transported to the Chenango County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.
State Police BCI, Troop C Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested 40 year old Dustin Hummel of Oneonta, for possessing child pornography, possessing suspected illegal illicit substances and weapons related charges. During the execution of a search warrant, Hummel was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation, suspected illegal illicit substances, a defaced firearm and high-capacity magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act Compliant. Hummel has been charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Hummel was processed and transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and remanded on no bail.
The Village of Sidney Announced the results of Tuesday's runoff Election for a seat on the Village Board, Luther Higley collected 84 votes, & Patricia Cristelli received 82 votes.
Attorneys for Payton Gendron of Conklin are trying to have his hate crime trial moved to New York City this year, where they feel that Gendron may get a fairer trial due to the diversity of the jury pool in New York City. Gendron is accused of shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May of 2022, The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo has not responded to the request, meanwhile, Gendron is serving a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty in November 2022 to multiple charges, including murder, federal prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty of Gendron is convicted on the hate crime charges.
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the first quarter of targeted public safety and crime response initiative conducted by their Strategic Response Group. The SRG’s Targeted Public Safety and Crime Response Initiative for the 1st quarter of 2025 resulted in 31 Narcotics Arrests, 24 Warrant Arrests, 2 Weapon Arrests, 18 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests, 209 Traffic Violations Issued. Since the SRG’s full-time activation in mid-June, their targeted crime response has yielded over 440 arrests across Broome County, which ranged from Narcotics charges to fugitives with outstanding Arrest Warrants, to Vehicle and Traffic arrests.
Springbrook had their 10th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Saturday, in Oneonta, athletic coordinator Jon Philby comments:
(Jon Philby 4-2-25)
Philby said that they hope to have the event at SUNY Oneonta again next year, and hope to have 12 teams participating in the event.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slammed the Trump administration’s massive cuts to funding for food banks, soup kitchens, Schools and to farmers who provide much of that food to those low income families across the nation & in the state:
(Gillibrand 4-2-25)
Last month, President Trump slashed $1 billion in federal funding used to purchase food for food banks and other organizations that provide meals, he is canceling another $500 million in already approved funding for food banks and other emergency food providers through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. 1 in 7 New Yorkers are already going hungry, & that number is expected to get worse with the new cuts.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-2-25
Governor Hochul and State Leaders failed to pass a budget by the April 1st deadline. the main sticking point are changes to the state's Discovery laws passed in 2019 to speed up trials requiring prosecutors to turn over more evidence at a faster rate. To keep state operations going and to pay employees, a $1.7 billion dollar budget extender has been issued until Thursday.
State Police responded to a report of “shots fired” in the village of New Berlin. An investigation determined that 39 year old Joseph Avery of New Berlin, discharged a gun unsafely within the village limits with the alleged intention of intimidating a person. Avery was located and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Stalking, Prohibited Use of a Weapon, Avery was processed and transported to the Chenango County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.
State Police BCI, Troop C Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested 40 year old Dustin Hummel of Oneonta, for possessing child pornography, possessing suspected illegal illicit substances and weapons related charges. During the execution of a search warrant, Hummel was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation, suspected illegal illicit substances, a defaced firearm and high-capacity magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act Compliant. Hummel has been charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Hummel was processed and transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and remanded on no bail.
The Village of Sidney Announced the results of Tuesday's runoff Election for a seat on the Village Board, Luther Higley collected 84 votes, & Patricia Cristelli received 82 votes.
WCDO News — Monday 7-3-17
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year-old Joshua Davis, of Downsville Thursday on a multitude of charges following a 6-month investigation into sex crimes involving numerous victims. Davis is charged with 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, 6 counts of sexual misconduct, and 7 counts of 2nd degree Rape, for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a child, and other related incidents. Davis was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, he then surrendered to Deputies on 5 additional counts of sexual misconduct, from a separate investigation, he was arraigned in Walton Village Court on the 2nd round of charges & is scheduled to re-appear at Walton Village Court at a later date.
The Gus Macker Tournament will be held this coming weekend in downtown Norwich, and there is a need for volunteers, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 7-3-17)
Those wishing to volunteer for the Gus Macker Tournament can call 336-9622 extension 29.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 30-year-old Patrick Ford of Delancey, Saturday for Grand Larceny & Petty Larceny, following a report of a stolen wallet in the Town of Delhi. Ford is alleged to have stolen a wallet containing a credit card and a sum of cash from a residence in the Town of Delhi; he was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
The Hometown 4th of July will be held in Oneonta tomorrow, with a full schedule of family activities. The Color Run will be hedl from 9:00AM to 12:00 NOON in Neahwa Park. At noon the 4th of July Parade will go down Main Street starting at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street. The rest of the festivites will be held from 1:00 pm to 11:00 PM in Neahwa Park, featuring Live Music, various Activities, Food, a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game & the Fireworks Display at 9:30 pm.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging FEMA to process requests quickly to assist the Mohawk Valley area, which was hit with heavy rain, flash flooding & a possible Tornado near Vernon Downs over the weekend. Schumer said that if a disaster declaration is made, grant assistance would be available to state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations to reimburse costs incurred from emergency work, and repairs or replacement of damaged facilities. FEMA usually covers 75% of the costs after a disaster declaration.
Governor Cuomo announced that juries in New York State would be allowed to consider a photo array shown to a witness by police. Previously, State law prohibited photo arrays from being introduced as evidence at trial; the State also has adopted a standard protocol for law enforcement to follow when showing photos to witnesses for purposes of identifying the perpetrator of a crime.
A Windsor man was arrested for DWI after he drove to the State Police barracks in Kirkwood to pick up a friend who had been arrested. 32-year-old Christopher Swawola of Windsor was intoxicated and Troopers determined that he drove to the barracks with a BAC of .18. Swawola was released to a third party, and will appear in the Town of Kirkwood Court on July 11th.
"Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds" will be held tomorrow at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, in Norwich, Promoter Terry Potter of Millenia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 7-3-17)
Tickets are $10 per person, kids 15 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Hummel’s Office Products in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or at brownpapertickets.com.
The Gus Macker Tournament will be held this coming weekend in downtown Norwich, and there is a need for volunteers, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 7-3-17)
Those wishing to volunteer for the Gus Macker Tournament can call 336-9622 extension 29.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 30-year-old Patrick Ford of Delancey, Saturday for Grand Larceny & Petty Larceny, following a report of a stolen wallet in the Town of Delhi. Ford is alleged to have stolen a wallet containing a credit card and a sum of cash from a residence in the Town of Delhi; he was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
The Hometown 4th of July will be held in Oneonta tomorrow, with a full schedule of family activities. The Color Run will be hedl from 9:00AM to 12:00 NOON in Neahwa Park. At noon the 4th of July Parade will go down Main Street starting at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street. The rest of the festivites will be held from 1:00 pm to 11:00 PM in Neahwa Park, featuring Live Music, various Activities, Food, a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game & the Fireworks Display at 9:30 pm.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging FEMA to process requests quickly to assist the Mohawk Valley area, which was hit with heavy rain, flash flooding & a possible Tornado near Vernon Downs over the weekend. Schumer said that if a disaster declaration is made, grant assistance would be available to state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations to reimburse costs incurred from emergency work, and repairs or replacement of damaged facilities. FEMA usually covers 75% of the costs after a disaster declaration.
Governor Cuomo announced that juries in New York State would be allowed to consider a photo array shown to a witness by police. Previously, State law prohibited photo arrays from being introduced as evidence at trial; the State also has adopted a standard protocol for law enforcement to follow when showing photos to witnesses for purposes of identifying the perpetrator of a crime.
A Windsor man was arrested for DWI after he drove to the State Police barracks in Kirkwood to pick up a friend who had been arrested. 32-year-old Christopher Swawola of Windsor was intoxicated and Troopers determined that he drove to the barracks with a BAC of .18. Swawola was released to a third party, and will appear in the Town of Kirkwood Court on July 11th.
"Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds" will be held tomorrow at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, in Norwich, Promoter Terry Potter of Millenia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 7-3-17)
Tickets are $10 per person, kids 15 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Hummel’s Office Products in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or at brownpapertickets.com.
WCDO News — Friday 6-30-17
State Police & local law enforcement agencies, will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints, along with speeding and seat belt enforcement details, & they will also be looking for distracted motorists using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road. State Police will also be targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors during the enforcement period from Saturday through midnight Tuesday, July 4th
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York highways will be suspended TODAY until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5th, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
The Delaware County Public Works Committee will host a public presentation on the proposed rebuild and relocation of the county highway garage. The Meeting will be held on July 12 at 7:00 PM at Delaware Academy in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill Thursday, which prohibits low-level sex offenders from becoming drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. The state's law allowing ride-sharing took effect Thursday, it initially blocked Level 2 and 3 sex offenders from driving for the companies, which allow passengers to summon drivers using smartphone apps. Earlier this month, the state legislature voted to expand the law to also block Level 1 Sex Offenders.
CDO Workforce will hold a program about College Degrees & Career Opportunities available from SUNY Delhi, Today at 1:00 pm, at the CDO Workforce Center at the Sidney Civic Center. Misty Fields of SUNY Delhi will be available to provide information about the application process, financial aid and training & career programs with SUNY Delhi and other SUNY Colleges. Reservations or more information are available at 832-5776.
“6 On The Square” will close out their 10th Anniversary season with Chenango County native Matt Nakoa at 2 pm. The performance will be held right on the square in Lafayette Park in Oxford, it will be held inside of 6OTS in case of rain. More information is available at 6onthesquare.org
FIREWORKS OVER THE FAIRGROUNDS will be held Tuesday July 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, in Norwich, with the Gates open at 3:00 PM & the music begins at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person, kids 15 and under are free. Live bands include Cassidy Lynn, The Jason Wicks Band, Kaitlyn Jackson, High Voltage and Ashton Shepherd. Tickets can be purchased at Hummel’s Office Products in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or at brownpapertickets.com.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York highways will be suspended TODAY until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5th, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
The Delaware County Public Works Committee will host a public presentation on the proposed rebuild and relocation of the county highway garage. The Meeting will be held on July 12 at 7:00 PM at Delaware Academy in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill Thursday, which prohibits low-level sex offenders from becoming drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. The state's law allowing ride-sharing took effect Thursday, it initially blocked Level 2 and 3 sex offenders from driving for the companies, which allow passengers to summon drivers using smartphone apps. Earlier this month, the state legislature voted to expand the law to also block Level 1 Sex Offenders.
CDO Workforce will hold a program about College Degrees & Career Opportunities available from SUNY Delhi, Today at 1:00 pm, at the CDO Workforce Center at the Sidney Civic Center. Misty Fields of SUNY Delhi will be available to provide information about the application process, financial aid and training & career programs with SUNY Delhi and other SUNY Colleges. Reservations or more information are available at 832-5776.
“6 On The Square” will close out their 10th Anniversary season with Chenango County native Matt Nakoa at 2 pm. The performance will be held right on the square in Lafayette Park in Oxford, it will be held inside of 6OTS in case of rain. More information is available at 6onthesquare.org
FIREWORKS OVER THE FAIRGROUNDS will be held Tuesday July 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, in Norwich, with the Gates open at 3:00 PM & the music begins at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person, kids 15 and under are free. Live bands include Cassidy Lynn, The Jason Wicks Band, Kaitlyn Jackson, High Voltage and Ashton Shepherd. Tickets can be purchased at Hummel’s Office Products in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or at brownpapertickets.com.
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WCDO News — Friday 6-2-17
The Main Street Sidney Revitalization Project will be getting underway next week. Sidney Grants Administrator John Redente explains:
(John Redente)
The Project first calls for new wider sidewalks, with benches, & new trees within rain gardens. Both lanes of Main Street will be open, all businesses will be open their normal hours. Work will begin near the Sidney Library & work down to the railroad tracks.
Animal Adventure in Harpursville announced that the "Giraffe Cam" will be back up & running, after world wide viewing online of April the Giraffe giving birth to Tajiri several weeks ago. Animal Adventure operator Jordan Patch said that Tajiri will definitely be there this summer & possibly beyond that:
(Jordan Patch 6-2-17)
Patch said that the Giraffe cam would run 6 days a week from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday through Friday on the Animal Adventure YouTube channel. Other cameras will be up around the park in the shortly.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual dinner this evening. This year's "Citizen of the Years" will be honored, they are Paul Eaton and Carl Griffith, and The “Business of Years” is the Sidney Elks Club, who will host the Annual Dinner tonight, the doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6:30.
State DMV Officials announced that fake emails pretending to be from the department, and seeking the payment of fines, is a hoax. The DMV does not seek the payment of fines by Email, they suggest that you delete the email & never give out any financial information from unsolicited emails.
The Sidney Municipal Airport will host an Open House & Fly-In Breakfast this Sunday. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. Plane rides & demonstrations & live music are also planned.
State Police arrested 58 year old Gasper Ciraolo of Bainbridge for Criminal Possession of Marihuana & traffic violations, after a traffic stop for a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker on County Road 39 in the Town of Bainbridge. The Trooper detected the odor of marihuana in the vehicle, a search found about 28 grams of marijuana. Ciraola was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $500 cash bail or $2,500 property bond. His next court date is on June 27, 2017.
Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Norwich, at the offices of Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street. The drive will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM, Parking is available in the city lot behind Hummel's, with access to the Commerce Chenango offices from that lot. Appointments can be made at 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org
The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year, President John Hinman comments:
(John Hinman 6-2-17)
Hinman said that the event would be held Sunday June 4th at the Fireman’s building at the Afton Fairgrounds, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
The Sidney Emergency Squad announced that they will hold a free community C.P.R. training class on Saturday. Spokesman Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 6-2-17)
Baker said that the event will be held at the Sidney fire department training center on River Street from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Squad Members will answer questions & teach the new CPR techniques.
On Saturday, the Gilbertsville Village Improvement Society will celebrate its 136th birthday with a Gilbert Block Party from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be live music, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds will go to fund the restoration for the re-installation of the original Gilbert Block Victorian soda fountain at the Gilbertsville Value Way.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday eat & greet business networking breakfast mixer this morning at the Tulip and Rose Café at 435 Main Street, in Franklin from 8:30 - 10 AM. The featured speaker is Todd Heyn, of the New York State Farm Bureau. More information about the chamber is available at 746-2281 or visit delawarecounty.org.
(John Redente)
The Project first calls for new wider sidewalks, with benches, & new trees within rain gardens. Both lanes of Main Street will be open, all businesses will be open their normal hours. Work will begin near the Sidney Library & work down to the railroad tracks.
Animal Adventure in Harpursville announced that the "Giraffe Cam" will be back up & running, after world wide viewing online of April the Giraffe giving birth to Tajiri several weeks ago. Animal Adventure operator Jordan Patch said that Tajiri will definitely be there this summer & possibly beyond that:
(Jordan Patch 6-2-17)
Patch said that the Giraffe cam would run 6 days a week from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday through Friday on the Animal Adventure YouTube channel. Other cameras will be up around the park in the shortly.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual dinner this evening. This year's "Citizen of the Years" will be honored, they are Paul Eaton and Carl Griffith, and The “Business of Years” is the Sidney Elks Club, who will host the Annual Dinner tonight, the doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6:30.
State DMV Officials announced that fake emails pretending to be from the department, and seeking the payment of fines, is a hoax. The DMV does not seek the payment of fines by Email, they suggest that you delete the email & never give out any financial information from unsolicited emails.
The Sidney Municipal Airport will host an Open House & Fly-In Breakfast this Sunday. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. Plane rides & demonstrations & live music are also planned.
State Police arrested 58 year old Gasper Ciraolo of Bainbridge for Criminal Possession of Marihuana & traffic violations, after a traffic stop for a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker on County Road 39 in the Town of Bainbridge. The Trooper detected the odor of marihuana in the vehicle, a search found about 28 grams of marijuana. Ciraola was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $500 cash bail or $2,500 property bond. His next court date is on June 27, 2017.
Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Norwich, at the offices of Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street. The drive will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM, Parking is available in the city lot behind Hummel's, with access to the Commerce Chenango offices from that lot. Appointments can be made at 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org
The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year, President John Hinman comments:
(John Hinman 6-2-17)
Hinman said that the event would be held Sunday June 4th at the Fireman’s building at the Afton Fairgrounds, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
The Sidney Emergency Squad announced that they will hold a free community C.P.R. training class on Saturday. Spokesman Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 6-2-17)
Baker said that the event will be held at the Sidney fire department training center on River Street from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Squad Members will answer questions & teach the new CPR techniques.
On Saturday, the Gilbertsville Village Improvement Society will celebrate its 136th birthday with a Gilbert Block Party from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be live music, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds will go to fund the restoration for the re-installation of the original Gilbert Block Victorian soda fountain at the Gilbertsville Value Way.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday eat & greet business networking breakfast mixer this morning at the Tulip and Rose Café at 435 Main Street, in Franklin from 8:30 - 10 AM. The featured speaker is Todd Heyn, of the New York State Farm Bureau. More information about the chamber is available at 746-2281 or visit delawarecounty.org.
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WCDO News — Friday 9-18-15
The Catholic Charities annual Bands Brew & Barbecue event will be held tomorrow in Norwich. Organizer Robin Beckwith explains:
(Robin Beckwith 9-18-15)
The event will be held at the Chenango county fairgrounds beginning at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at the Norwich YMCA, Hummel’s, Garf’s Deli, Commerce Chenango & M&T Bank in Norwich, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. Com.
The Unadilla Rotary Club is presenting the 6th annual Unadilla Autumn Fest on Saturday, Unadilla Rotary Spokesperson Zoë Vandermuelen explains:
(Zoë Vandermuelen 9-18-15)
The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Unadilla Community Field, more information is available at unadillarotary.org or the Unadilla Rotary Facebook Page.
The annual Sidney Center Tractor parade is this Saturday, Sidney Center Improvement Group spokesperson Terry Rendo explains:
(Terry Rendo 9-18-15)
Last year over 100 vehicles participated and several hundred people came into the hamlet for the event.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older that are uninsured, today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Family Planning of Oneonta, 37 Dietz Street. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.
The Chenango Arts Council and Wilson Ceramics will offer 2 more “Drink Wine & Let’s Design” workshops! Today from 6:00 to 8:30pm, a workshop, with the theme “Americana” is scheduled, on Friday, October 2nd; another Wine & Design workshop is also scheduled from 6:00 to 8:30pm, with the theme “Spooktacular Full Moon”. The classes are held in the Chenango Arts Council art classroom at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 336-ARTS or chenangoarts.org.
Aerial surveillance by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, State Police Aviation Division and CNET, led to the arrest of a Walton man and seizures of marihuana in the Towns of Walton and Harpersfield. 53-year-old William Picinich was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlicensed Growing of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Picinich will appear in the Town of Walton Court on September 23rd.
The 19th annual Delaware County Clean Sweep chemical disposal days are scheduled this weekend. County Solid Waste coordinator Sue McIntyre told WCDO News comments:
(Sue McIntyre 9-18-15)
Businesses & farms dropped off their items earlier today; households will participate at their designated time tomorrow.
The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% to 5.2% in August 2015, reaching its lowest rate since May 2008, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. County-by-County breakdowns will be released shortly.
The Let’s Make A Deal Live Stage Show Is Coming to the Floyd Maines Broome County Arena on November 2nd at 7:30 pm. The show is based on the long time TV show, Let’s Make A Deal Live, gives audience members a chance to make deals for big cash and prizes just like on TV. Let’s Make A Deal Live in Binghamton will be hosted by Mark Walberg, Reserved seats will go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM at the Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com or at 800 745 3000.
(Robin Beckwith 9-18-15)
The event will be held at the Chenango county fairgrounds beginning at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at the Norwich YMCA, Hummel’s, Garf’s Deli, Commerce Chenango & M&T Bank in Norwich, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. Com.
The Unadilla Rotary Club is presenting the 6th annual Unadilla Autumn Fest on Saturday, Unadilla Rotary Spokesperson Zoë Vandermuelen explains:
(Zoë Vandermuelen 9-18-15)
The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Unadilla Community Field, more information is available at unadillarotary.org or the Unadilla Rotary Facebook Page.
The annual Sidney Center Tractor parade is this Saturday, Sidney Center Improvement Group spokesperson Terry Rendo explains:
(Terry Rendo 9-18-15)
Last year over 100 vehicles participated and several hundred people came into the hamlet for the event.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older that are uninsured, today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Family Planning of Oneonta, 37 Dietz Street. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.
The Chenango Arts Council and Wilson Ceramics will offer 2 more “Drink Wine & Let’s Design” workshops! Today from 6:00 to 8:30pm, a workshop, with the theme “Americana” is scheduled, on Friday, October 2nd; another Wine & Design workshop is also scheduled from 6:00 to 8:30pm, with the theme “Spooktacular Full Moon”. The classes are held in the Chenango Arts Council art classroom at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 336-ARTS or chenangoarts.org.
Aerial surveillance by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, State Police Aviation Division and CNET, led to the arrest of a Walton man and seizures of marihuana in the Towns of Walton and Harpersfield. 53-year-old William Picinich was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlicensed Growing of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Picinich will appear in the Town of Walton Court on September 23rd.
The 19th annual Delaware County Clean Sweep chemical disposal days are scheduled this weekend. County Solid Waste coordinator Sue McIntyre told WCDO News comments:
(Sue McIntyre 9-18-15)
Businesses & farms dropped off their items earlier today; households will participate at their designated time tomorrow.
The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% to 5.2% in August 2015, reaching its lowest rate since May 2008, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. County-by-County breakdowns will be released shortly.
The Let’s Make A Deal Live Stage Show Is Coming to the Floyd Maines Broome County Arena on November 2nd at 7:30 pm. The show is based on the long time TV show, Let’s Make A Deal Live, gives audience members a chance to make deals for big cash and prizes just like on TV. Let’s Make A Deal Live in Binghamton will be hosted by Mark Walberg, Reserved seats will go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM at the Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com or at 800 745 3000.
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WCDO News — Thursday 9-10-15
Today is Primary Day in New York State, for those who want to decide on a candidate to represent their political party in the November elections. In Delaware County, The Democratic Party will hold Primaries for Town of Middletown Supervisor between Patrick Davis & Marjorie Miller. The Republican Party will hold a Primary for the Harpersfield Town Supervisors position between current Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Eisel and Edward Pick & In the Town of Walton for Town Supervisor, the race is between Charles Gregory & Bruce Dolph. In Chenango County, primary races of interest include the republican primary for District Attorney between incumbent Joe McBride and Zachary Wentworth. In the city of Norwich, there is a Republican Primary for Mayor between Incumbent Joe Mauirano & Christine Carnrike.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will operate a statewide Election Day Hotline during the primary election this Thursday, September 10. Voters encountering barriers to access at their polling sites can report those issues to the Attorney General’s Office by calling the hotline at 800-771-7755, or by emailing the office at civil.rights@ag.ny.gov. The Hotline will be available until 9:00 PM. .
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is conducting its quarterly business meeting today at 9:00 AM at the Double Tree by Hilton at 225 Water Street in Binghamton,. The meeting is open to the public.
The Board of Directors of The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce meet this morning at 9:00 AM at the Barnyard Swing Mini golf and Family Fun Center in Milford, to announce the 16th Annual Small Business of the Year award & the Breakthrough Business of the Year. The award winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Banquet that will be held on Thursday, October 15th at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained a Search Warrant for the residence of Michael and Toni Spencer of Walton; they seized 10 marihuana plants, processed marihuana, a video surveillance system, growing equipment, firearms and public assistance benefit cards. Investigators charged 47-year-old Michael Spencer, 39-year-old Toni Spencer and 18-year-old Bradley Jackson with Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Unlicensed Cultivation of Cannabis, for allegedly growing and possessing more than 16 ounces of marihuana. All three were arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested 44-year-old Shannon Hunter of Oxford and 45 year old William Miller of Gilbertsville. Deputies stopped a vehicle just off of State Hwy 12 in the Town of North Norwich, Shannon Hunter was found to be in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, the driver, William Miller was found to be in possession of Hydrocodone pills and drug paraphernalia. Hunter was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Miller was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, both were arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $5,000 cash bail.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a late August hit and run accident that has resulted in the closure of the Corbett Bridge spanning the East Branch of the Delaware River in the Town of Colchester. A DOT supervisor discovered recent structural damage to the bridge located at the intersection of Corbett Road and New York State Route 30, a Subsequent inspection by engineers determined that the structural integrity of the bridge was compromised as a result of the accident and the bridge was immediately closed to all traffic. Officials anticipate the bridge will remain closed for an extended period of time for appropriate repairs, they believe the structure was struck by a large vehicle, anyone with information should contact Deputy Christopher Erwin at 287-4756.
The 3rd annual Catholic Charities Bands brew & Barbecue event is scheduled for later this month in Norwich, spokesperson Robin Beckwith comments:
(Robin Beckwith 9-10-15)
Tickets are available at the Norwich YMCA, Hummel's, Garf's Deli, Commerce Chenango & M&T Bank in Norwich, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. Com.
Gary Herzig will be officially sworn in as the new Oneonta mayor on Tuesday September 15th at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will be held at the common council chambers at City hall prior to the start of the common council meeting, which will begin at 7:00 PM.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will operate a statewide Election Day Hotline during the primary election this Thursday, September 10. Voters encountering barriers to access at their polling sites can report those issues to the Attorney General’s Office by calling the hotline at 800-771-7755, or by emailing the office at civil.rights@ag.ny.gov. The Hotline will be available until 9:00 PM. .
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is conducting its quarterly business meeting today at 9:00 AM at the Double Tree by Hilton at 225 Water Street in Binghamton,. The meeting is open to the public.
The Board of Directors of The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce meet this morning at 9:00 AM at the Barnyard Swing Mini golf and Family Fun Center in Milford, to announce the 16th Annual Small Business of the Year award & the Breakthrough Business of the Year. The award winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Banquet that will be held on Thursday, October 15th at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained a Search Warrant for the residence of Michael and Toni Spencer of Walton; they seized 10 marihuana plants, processed marihuana, a video surveillance system, growing equipment, firearms and public assistance benefit cards. Investigators charged 47-year-old Michael Spencer, 39-year-old Toni Spencer and 18-year-old Bradley Jackson with Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Unlicensed Cultivation of Cannabis, for allegedly growing and possessing more than 16 ounces of marihuana. All three were arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested 44-year-old Shannon Hunter of Oxford and 45 year old William Miller of Gilbertsville. Deputies stopped a vehicle just off of State Hwy 12 in the Town of North Norwich, Shannon Hunter was found to be in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, the driver, William Miller was found to be in possession of Hydrocodone pills and drug paraphernalia. Hunter was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Miller was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, both were arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $5,000 cash bail.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a late August hit and run accident that has resulted in the closure of the Corbett Bridge spanning the East Branch of the Delaware River in the Town of Colchester. A DOT supervisor discovered recent structural damage to the bridge located at the intersection of Corbett Road and New York State Route 30, a Subsequent inspection by engineers determined that the structural integrity of the bridge was compromised as a result of the accident and the bridge was immediately closed to all traffic. Officials anticipate the bridge will remain closed for an extended period of time for appropriate repairs, they believe the structure was struck by a large vehicle, anyone with information should contact Deputy Christopher Erwin at 287-4756.
The 3rd annual Catholic Charities Bands brew & Barbecue event is scheduled for later this month in Norwich, spokesperson Robin Beckwith comments:
(Robin Beckwith 9-10-15)
Tickets are available at the Norwich YMCA, Hummel's, Garf's Deli, Commerce Chenango & M&T Bank in Norwich, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. Com.
Gary Herzig will be officially sworn in as the new Oneonta mayor on Tuesday September 15th at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will be held at the common council chambers at City hall prior to the start of the common council meeting, which will begin at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Friday 7-3-15
State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on drivers who violate the law this Fourth of July weekend. Last year, State Police issued more than 10,200 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested more than 180 people for DWI and responded to more than 650 accidents, two of which resulted in fatalities. During the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles stopped on the side of the road when they travel New York roadways.
“Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds” will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:
(TERRY POTTER 7-3-15)
Tickets are available at Hummel’s in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney, The Artist’s Palette in Norwich & the New Berlin branch of NBT Bank, or at brownpapertickets.com.
The First Night Oneonta committee will hold this year’s Oneonta July 4th Celebration. Activities actually begin tonight with "First Friday" activities, followed by a full slate of events Saturday, according to organizer Carol Mandigo:
(Carol Mandigo 7-3-15)
There will be a variety of vendors and activities set up around Neahwa Park Saturday for the July 4th celebration.
Governor Cuomo directed the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management to enhance monitoring of celebrations and events on Saturday, July 4 in light of the recent terror warning issued by the FBI & the Department of Homeland Security. The Governor additionally urged New Yorkers to be alert and aware of any potential suspicious activity during the holiday weekend. Additional staff will operate the Emergency Operations Center and the New York State Watch Center, Reporting suspicious activity can be Performed By Citizens by calling the state Terrorism Tips Line at 1-866-SAFE-NYS.”
The Otsego county office for the aging is conducting a needs assessment to help identify the needs of the elderly & their caregivers. A mailing is underway to a random sample of resident 50 & older; the information o0btained will be used to tailor the services for the county’s elderly for the next 4 years. The survey is also available on line at survey monkey.com/OFAOtsego. More information is available at 547-4232 or 547 4390.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works announced that they will begin Oil & Stone operations in the northern towns of the county Monday. Work is scheduled on county routes 18, 5,6,1 & 2 in that order; work will then move south toe county routes 23, 35 & 44. The project is expected to last for 3 weeks motorists should reduce speed right after the completion of each road, and & to expect delays during the project.
The 5th annual Sidney central school district summer camps will begin on Monday. A variety of interests will be covered through august 14th, and before & after camp care has been arranged with Cullman Day care.
“Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds” will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:
(TERRY POTTER 7-3-15)
Tickets are available at Hummel’s in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney, The Artist’s Palette in Norwich & the New Berlin branch of NBT Bank, or at brownpapertickets.com.
The First Night Oneonta committee will hold this year’s Oneonta July 4th Celebration. Activities actually begin tonight with "First Friday" activities, followed by a full slate of events Saturday, according to organizer Carol Mandigo:
(Carol Mandigo 7-3-15)
There will be a variety of vendors and activities set up around Neahwa Park Saturday for the July 4th celebration.
Governor Cuomo directed the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management to enhance monitoring of celebrations and events on Saturday, July 4 in light of the recent terror warning issued by the FBI & the Department of Homeland Security. The Governor additionally urged New Yorkers to be alert and aware of any potential suspicious activity during the holiday weekend. Additional staff will operate the Emergency Operations Center and the New York State Watch Center, Reporting suspicious activity can be Performed By Citizens by calling the state Terrorism Tips Line at 1-866-SAFE-NYS.”
The Otsego county office for the aging is conducting a needs assessment to help identify the needs of the elderly & their caregivers. A mailing is underway to a random sample of resident 50 & older; the information o0btained will be used to tailor the services for the county’s elderly for the next 4 years. The survey is also available on line at survey monkey.com/OFAOtsego. More information is available at 547-4232 or 547 4390.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works announced that they will begin Oil & Stone operations in the northern towns of the county Monday. Work is scheduled on county routes 18, 5,6,1 & 2 in that order; work will then move south toe county routes 23, 35 & 44. The project is expected to last for 3 weeks motorists should reduce speed right after the completion of each road, and & to expect delays during the project.
The 5th annual Sidney central school district summer camps will begin on Monday. A variety of interests will be covered through august 14th, and before & after camp care has been arranged with Cullman Day care.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-18-15
Voters in the Walton Central School District decided to pass its budget Tuesday by a slim vote of 511 people in favor and 510 opposed. The $20.5 million spending plan lowers the tax levy by 5%.
Tri-Town Boys and Girls Club is having a Theater Production: “Sidney: Past, Present & Future”, today & tomorrow at The American Legion on Union Street. Today, a Spaghetti Supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a Curtain Call at 7:00 pm, on Friday; the Curtain call will be at 7:00pm with appetizer plates available. Tickets are available at Sidney Flower and Gifts and Video Entertainment Plus, or by calling The Sidney Boys and Girls Club at 561-2311.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free rabies clinic today. The clinic will be held at the Greene fire station at 8 North Canal Street from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the District Conference Room at 5:30 PM. The Open session will start at 7:00 PM
This week, State Senator Tom Libous returned to the Senate for Legislative Session. In the past few months Senator Libous had two back surgeries and a staph infection that kept him away from the Senate Chamber.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he sponsored which will enhance women’s health care in New York State to include pregnancy as a qualifying event for women to enroll in any health insurance plan at any time.
(Seward 6-18-15)
Under current law, New Yorkers can only purchase insurance coverage through the exchange outside of an open enrollment period when certain “qualifying events” such as marriage, divorce, becoming a U.S. citizen, or giving birth occur, Seward’s legislation adds pregnancy to the list of qualifying events. The bill has been sent to the assembly where companion legislation has been introduced.
In May the State’s private sector job count grew by 47,400, or 0.6%, to 7,783,800, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate in New York was unchanged at 5.7% in May.
"Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds" will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:
(TERRY POTTER 6-18-15)
Tickets are available at Hummel's in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney, The Artist’s Palette in Norwich & the New Berlin branch of NBT Bank, or at brownpapertickets.com.
Tri-Town Boys and Girls Club is having a Theater Production: “Sidney: Past, Present & Future”, today & tomorrow at The American Legion on Union Street. Today, a Spaghetti Supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a Curtain Call at 7:00 pm, on Friday; the Curtain call will be at 7:00pm with appetizer plates available. Tickets are available at Sidney Flower and Gifts and Video Entertainment Plus, or by calling The Sidney Boys and Girls Club at 561-2311.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free rabies clinic today. The clinic will be held at the Greene fire station at 8 North Canal Street from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the District Conference Room at 5:30 PM. The Open session will start at 7:00 PM
This week, State Senator Tom Libous returned to the Senate for Legislative Session. In the past few months Senator Libous had two back surgeries and a staph infection that kept him away from the Senate Chamber.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he sponsored which will enhance women’s health care in New York State to include pregnancy as a qualifying event for women to enroll in any health insurance plan at any time.
(Seward 6-18-15)
Under current law, New Yorkers can only purchase insurance coverage through the exchange outside of an open enrollment period when certain “qualifying events” such as marriage, divorce, becoming a U.S. citizen, or giving birth occur, Seward’s legislation adds pregnancy to the list of qualifying events. The bill has been sent to the assembly where companion legislation has been introduced.
In May the State’s private sector job count grew by 47,400, or 0.6%, to 7,783,800, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate in New York was unchanged at 5.7% in May.
"Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds" will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:
(TERRY POTTER 6-18-15)
Tickets are available at Hummel's in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney, The Artist’s Palette in Norwich & the New Berlin branch of NBT Bank, or at brownpapertickets.com.
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WCDO News — Friday 3-27-15
Governor Cuomo repeated that ethics reform remains the top issue in relation to a new state budget, and that reports that there is a deal close at hand with the state senate republican leadership is premature. Cuomo said that the second major issue in the budget is education, & how to address and fix a broken education bureaucracy. The state budget is due April 1st, the governor said he would not sign a budget without ethics reforms; the State Assembly Leadership is in agreement with the Governor on that issue.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee has announced who is being inducted into the Regatta Hall of Fame this year. Hall of fame committee member Greg Davie comments:
(Greg Davie 3-27-15)
The inductees will be honored during a special ceremony on Saturday May 23rd, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Memorial Day weekend.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,786 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved more than 2.5 million payments worth more than $8.8 billion in February. His office also rejected 204 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.1 billion and more than 4,000 payments valued at nearly $8.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.
Opportunities for Otsego will be getting 3 million dollars in federal funding, according to US Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand. The funding will be used for the county's Head Start Program.
The “Take A Shot at Diabetes” fundraiser is being held Saturday in Norwich to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 3-27-15)
Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
New York State get expand its power base in Washington, following the retirement of Harry Reed as leaders of US Senate Democrats. Reed announced that he will not seek re-election for the US Senate, & will retire at the end of 2016; Reed told reporters that his preference to succeed him would be New York senator Charles Schumer.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee has announced who is being inducted into the Regatta Hall of Fame this year. Hall of fame committee member Greg Davie comments:
(Greg Davie 3-27-15)
The inductees will be honored during a special ceremony on Saturday May 23rd, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Memorial Day weekend.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,786 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved more than 2.5 million payments worth more than $8.8 billion in February. His office also rejected 204 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.1 billion and more than 4,000 payments valued at nearly $8.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.
Opportunities for Otsego will be getting 3 million dollars in federal funding, according to US Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand. The funding will be used for the county's Head Start Program.
The “Take A Shot at Diabetes” fundraiser is being held Saturday in Norwich to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 3-27-15)
Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
New York State get expand its power base in Washington, following the retirement of Harry Reed as leaders of US Senate Democrats. Reed announced that he will not seek re-election for the US Senate, & will retire at the end of 2016; Reed told reporters that his preference to succeed him would be New York senator Charles Schumer.
WCDO News — Friday 3-20-15
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year Donald Scott of Afton following an investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamines. Deputies responded to 9 Blowers Hill in the Town of Afton after receiving information of a “1- pot” meth lab. Deputies reported that Lab equipment & chemicals used in the cooking process. The State Police assisted with the investigation & with the destruction of hazardous materials. Scott was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamines, he was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state Troopers PBA, the State Association of Chiefs of Police, & 28 Sheriffs have joined the “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual assault on the state’s college campuses. The Governor's proposal would codify uniform sexual assault prevention and response protocols for all colleges and universities in New York. Among the local law enforcement that have now expressed support are Broome County Sheriff David Harder & Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills. The "Enough is Enough" hotline is 1-844-845-7269; more information is available at ny.gov/EnoughisEnough.
The "Take A Shot at Diabetes" fundraiser is being held on March 28th to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 3-20-15)
Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
The South Kortright Girls Basketball team is 1 of the last local teams playing in the state tournament, they take on Fort Edward in the state Class D Final 4 Saturday at 10:45 AM at Hudson Valley Community College. Lady rams Coach Josh Burrows comments:
(Josh Burrows 3-20-15)
The South Kortright Lady Rams are undefeated this season & are currently ranked #1 in the state for Class D Schools. The full interview with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull is posted at WCDOSPORTS.com.
There will be a Celebration luncheon hosted by Donna Pinney Saturday @ 1:30pm at the Track Side Dining in Sidney. Pinney is an open heart-valve surgery survivor; she explains why she is holding the Luncheon:
(Donna Pinney 3-20-15)
Proceeds raised tomorrow will benefit the American Heart Association Southern Tier Heart Walk, in April at the BCC College campus. More information is available at 563-1638.
There are tickets still available for the Canal Street String Band at the Martin W. Kappel theater in Norwich Saturday night. Chenango arts council executive director Diane Batson Smith explains:
(Diane Batson Smith 3-20-15)
Tickets are available at 336-2787 or at chenangoarts.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that the state Troopers PBA, the State Association of Chiefs of Police, & 28 Sheriffs have joined the “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual assault on the state’s college campuses. The Governor's proposal would codify uniform sexual assault prevention and response protocols for all colleges and universities in New York. Among the local law enforcement that have now expressed support are Broome County Sheriff David Harder & Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills. The "Enough is Enough" hotline is 1-844-845-7269; more information is available at ny.gov/EnoughisEnough.
The "Take A Shot at Diabetes" fundraiser is being held on March 28th to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 3-20-15)
Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
The South Kortright Girls Basketball team is 1 of the last local teams playing in the state tournament, they take on Fort Edward in the state Class D Final 4 Saturday at 10:45 AM at Hudson Valley Community College. Lady rams Coach Josh Burrows comments:
(Josh Burrows 3-20-15)
The South Kortright Lady Rams are undefeated this season & are currently ranked #1 in the state for Class D Schools. The full interview with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull is posted at WCDOSPORTS.com.
There will be a Celebration luncheon hosted by Donna Pinney Saturday @ 1:30pm at the Track Side Dining in Sidney. Pinney is an open heart-valve surgery survivor; she explains why she is holding the Luncheon:
(Donna Pinney 3-20-15)
Proceeds raised tomorrow will benefit the American Heart Association Southern Tier Heart Walk, in April at the BCC College campus. More information is available at 563-1638.
There are tickets still available for the Canal Street String Band at the Martin W. Kappel theater in Norwich Saturday night. Chenango arts council executive director Diane Batson Smith explains:
(Diane Batson Smith 3-20-15)
Tickets are available at 336-2787 or at chenangoarts.org.
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