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WCDO News — Thursday 8-3-23
P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-3-23
The Spiedie Fest has made some changes to their schedule due to the weather forecast. Spiedie Fest had decided to move the meet and greet with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and concert featuring John Waite and Tommy DeCarlo to the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The remainder of Friday’s festival and activities will go on as planned at Otsiningo Park. The events will still take place at their scheduled times. The meet and greet with Kurt Angle will be from 3 to 6 p.m. John Waite will perform at 6 p.m., followed by Tommy DeCarlo at 7:30 p.m.
State Police reported that 2 pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle in the town of Middletown Wednesday. State Police stated that 68 year old John Guidice & 67 year old Joyce Guidice, both of Middletown, were struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of New Kingston Road, the vehicle did not stop, Numerous lifesaving measures were performed & Joyce was pronounced dead at the scene, John was taken to Margaretville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A vehicle with front end damage was located & a 70 year old man from Staten Island was being interviewed by Investigators. The investigation is on-going. More will be released once it is available.
Attorney General Letitia James and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a settlement with FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. in Delhi over numerous violations of state and federal environmental laws. The Delhi manufacturing facility was emitting dangerous air and water pollution into the surrounding community, putting public health at risk. The agreement with Federal & State Agencies requires Friesland to come into full compliance with environmental protection laws and pay a penalty of $2.88 million. New York will receive $1.44 million to fund projects that benefit public health and the environment in the Delhi area.
4 people have been arrested after the discovery of multiple illegal items in Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, along with the Binghamton Police Department Community Response Team and Patrol Division executed a search warrant Tuesday at 35 Baxter Street, Officers seized weapons, $3,540 in suspected drug proceeds, Oxycontin and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Arrested were 47 year old Jaime Marte-Viera, 27 year old Juan Genao, 20 year old Sincere Pryor and 32 year old Tyron Howell on a variety of Drug & Weapons Charges, all face court action shortly.
The State Comptroller's Office reported that local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2023, an increase of 3%, compared to the same period last year. 2nd quarter growth was lower that the 1st quarter, due to a steep drop in gas prices, sales tax collections on motor fuels decreasing by -19% year over year.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-3-23
Delaware County Clean Sweep is coming up in September this year & online registration is already underway, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:
(Tyson Robb 8-4-23)
Robb said that Businesses, Municipalities & Farms will bring their materials on Friday September 22nd & The Household collections will be on Saturday September 23rd.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Nicholas Wood on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Wood was described as a white male, 5'11" 205 Pounds, with blue eyes & brown Hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for Petty Larceny, Resisting Arrest & Obstructing Governmental Administration, Anyone with information on the location of Wood is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office website: gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.
The American Red Cross continues to report Low Blood Supplies and are continuing with a steady schedule of Blood Drives around the state. A blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
The Spiedie Fest has made some changes to their schedule due to the weather forecast. Spiedie Fest had decided to move the meet and greet with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and concert featuring John Waite and Tommy DeCarlo to the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The remainder of Friday’s festival and activities will go on as planned at Otsiningo Park. The events will still take place at their scheduled times. The meet and greet with Kurt Angle will be from 3 to 6 p.m. John Waite will perform at 6 p.m., followed by Tommy DeCarlo at 7:30 p.m.
State Police reported that 2 pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle in the town of Middletown Wednesday. State Police stated that 68 year old John Guidice & 67 year old Joyce Guidice, both of Middletown, were struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of New Kingston Road, the vehicle did not stop, Numerous lifesaving measures were performed & Joyce was pronounced dead at the scene, John was taken to Margaretville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A vehicle with front end damage was located & a 70 year old man from Staten Island was being interviewed by Investigators. The investigation is on-going. More will be released once it is available.
Attorney General Letitia James and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a settlement with FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. in Delhi over numerous violations of state and federal environmental laws. The Delhi manufacturing facility was emitting dangerous air and water pollution into the surrounding community, putting public health at risk. The agreement with Federal & State Agencies requires Friesland to come into full compliance with environmental protection laws and pay a penalty of $2.88 million. New York will receive $1.44 million to fund projects that benefit public health and the environment in the Delhi area.
4 people have been arrested after the discovery of multiple illegal items in Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, along with the Binghamton Police Department Community Response Team and Patrol Division executed a search warrant Tuesday at 35 Baxter Street, Officers seized weapons, $3,540 in suspected drug proceeds, Oxycontin and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Arrested were 47 year old Jaime Marte-Viera, 27 year old Juan Genao, 20 year old Sincere Pryor and 32 year old Tyron Howell on a variety of Drug & Weapons Charges, all face court action shortly.
The State Comptroller's Office reported that local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2023, an increase of 3%, compared to the same period last year. 2nd quarter growth was lower that the 1st quarter, due to a steep drop in gas prices, sales tax collections on motor fuels decreasing by -19% year over year.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-3-23
Delaware County Clean Sweep is coming up in September this year & online registration is already underway, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:
(Tyson Robb 8-4-23)
Robb said that Businesses, Municipalities & Farms will bring their materials on Friday September 22nd & The Household collections will be on Saturday September 23rd.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Nicholas Wood on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Wood was described as a white male, 5'11" 205 Pounds, with blue eyes & brown Hair, he is wanted for violation of probation for Petty Larceny, Resisting Arrest & Obstructing Governmental Administration, Anyone with information on the location of Wood is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office website: gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.
The American Red Cross continues to report Low Blood Supplies and are continuing with a steady schedule of Blood Drives around the state. A blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
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WCDO News — Thursday 1-21-16
The Oneonta Police Department released their annual report for 2015, noting that they had fewer calls & made fewer arrests last year. The report showed that calls for service last year were 9,328 — down 6.8%, arrests totaled 735, down by 23.3% from 958 in 2014.The city's Crime Report has no murders in the last two years, Rapes totaled 5 last year, & 8 in 2014, there were 6 robberies & 12 assaults last year. The sale of controlled substances totaled 36 last years, a 28.6% increase from 2014.
State police are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 81 near state line this morning. Troopers reported that a 22-year-old man was headed north, near Exit 2, around 4:45 a.m., when he was hit by a tractor trailer and pushed into the ditch, the unidentified man was dead at the scene. Another vehicle was also involved in the crash, but only suffered minor damage and no one in that vehicle suffered injuries. The crash is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 37-year-old Jason Thomas of Oneonta for felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & several other traffic violations. Thomas was observed failing to signal a turn at County Route 11A in the Town of Laurens. The arrest was a felony as Thomas has 2 prior convictions for DWI within the last 10 years. Thomas was arraigned at the Oneonta Town court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
State Police arrested 22-year-old James Baxter of Bainbridge for 3rd degree Burglary, following the report of a theft of a chainsaw from a garage in the Town of Coventry. Troopers accuse Baxter of entering the garage without permission and taking a chainsaw valued at over $250. Troopers were able to recover the stolen chainsaw, Baxter was arraigned in the Town of Coventry court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, he faces court action on January 27th.
In December 2015, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,200, or 0.2%, to 7,880,000, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8% in December 2015, which is lower than the national unemployment rate of 5.0% in December 2015.
Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12% above current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The tax cap includes a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60 percent voter approval.
The Otsego county office for the aging is extending the deadline for the nomination of county residents 60 & older, which deserve special recognition for their volunteering efforts. The deadline to submit nominations has been extended to February 1st; more information is available at 547-4232 or 432-9041.
Lawmakers are looking at ways to fund and implement Governors Cuomo’s plan to get broadband to all sections of the state. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:
(Lopez 1-21-16)
Plans call for the state to improve the strength of the broadband signal as well as reach the underserved rural sections of the state.
Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and entrepreneur Floyd Little will speak at Oxford Academy High School tonight at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Little will speak about “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur.” He will be joined by Mary Branham, President of Pivotel, and Dr. David Rogers, President of Morrisville State College.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM.
State police are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 81 near state line this morning. Troopers reported that a 22-year-old man was headed north, near Exit 2, around 4:45 a.m., when he was hit by a tractor trailer and pushed into the ditch, the unidentified man was dead at the scene. Another vehicle was also involved in the crash, but only suffered minor damage and no one in that vehicle suffered injuries. The crash is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 37-year-old Jason Thomas of Oneonta for felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & several other traffic violations. Thomas was observed failing to signal a turn at County Route 11A in the Town of Laurens. The arrest was a felony as Thomas has 2 prior convictions for DWI within the last 10 years. Thomas was arraigned at the Oneonta Town court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
State Police arrested 22-year-old James Baxter of Bainbridge for 3rd degree Burglary, following the report of a theft of a chainsaw from a garage in the Town of Coventry. Troopers accuse Baxter of entering the garage without permission and taking a chainsaw valued at over $250. Troopers were able to recover the stolen chainsaw, Baxter was arraigned in the Town of Coventry court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, he faces court action on January 27th.
In December 2015, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,200, or 0.2%, to 7,880,000, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8% in December 2015, which is lower than the national unemployment rate of 5.0% in December 2015.
Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12% above current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The tax cap includes a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60 percent voter approval.
The Otsego county office for the aging is extending the deadline for the nomination of county residents 60 & older, which deserve special recognition for their volunteering efforts. The deadline to submit nominations has been extended to February 1st; more information is available at 547-4232 or 432-9041.
Lawmakers are looking at ways to fund and implement Governors Cuomo’s plan to get broadband to all sections of the state. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:
(Lopez 1-21-16)
Plans call for the state to improve the strength of the broadband signal as well as reach the underserved rural sections of the state.
Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and entrepreneur Floyd Little will speak at Oxford Academy High School tonight at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Little will speak about “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur.” He will be joined by Mary Branham, President of Pivotel, and Dr. David Rogers, President of Morrisville State College.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on today, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM.