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WCDO News — Wednesday 6-25-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-25-25
Unofficial results were released today regarding Tuesday's Primary Elections. In the Delaware County Republican Primary for the Treasurer's race, Carli Pinner defeated Ronda Williams with 56% of the vote, in the Town of Colchester, Robert Hafele will be the Republican candidate for Colchester Town Supervisor, David Rubera win the nomination in the Hancock town Supervisors race, James Ellis wins the nod in the Meredith Town Supervisors race, In the town of Sidney Board race, the nominees will be Frank Selleck & Andrew Hinkley, and for the Walton town board, the nominees will be Luis Rodriguez-Betancourt and Kevin Armstrong. In Chenango County, Ronald Sherman & Joel Lawrence won the Republican Party Nomination for Afton Town Board.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on State Route 11 in the town of Kirkwood. Investigators reported that Denise Ellis of Binghamton, was making a left turn when she failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle traveling north on State Route 11, the 2nd vehcile driven by 73 year old Nora Gibson of Pennsylvania, rolled as a result of the collision. Ellis was transported to Wilson Medical Center, her passenger was not injured, Gibson and a 74-year-old occupant were both transported to Wilson Medical Center. Ellis was ticketed, all injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 Car Motor Vehicle Accident on County Highway 21 in the Town of Walton, they identified the driver as 75-year-old Erol Tural of Walton, Deputies charged Tural with, DWI and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, Moving from a Lane Unsafely, Speed not Reasonable & other charges, Tural was released on appearance tickets and traffic summonses and was directed to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
The Deadline for this Year's Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich is Midnight tonight. Interested Teams can go to Macker.com and go to "Norwich" in the drop down menu, this year's tournament will be held July 12th & 13th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Summer Music Series continues tonight, in downtown Sidney, Organizers Terry Heath & Teri Schunk explains:
(Terry Heath-Teri Schunk 6-25-25)
Tonight's Show was originally scheduled for last Wednesday night, future shows will be on July 16th, & August 20th.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-25-25
Tickets will be going on sale soon for the 138th Delaware County Fair in Walton, according to Fair President Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig 6-25-25)
More information about this year's fair can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.
State Police arrested 32 year old Jason Hubbell of Cooperstown, for 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in Roseboom, Hubbell allegedly kicked in the front door of a residence, broke a secondary door then drove his vehicle into the victim’s vehicle before leaving the area. Troopers were able to locate Hubbell in Middlefield where he resisted arrest. Hubbell was ultimately taken into custody and later transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.
State Police arrested 29 year old Daniel Nelson of Bloomville for 2nd degree Assault, after Troopers responded to a residence in Cooperstown for a report of a domestic dispute on June 22. Troopers later learned that the other person was checked out at a local hospital and was treated for broken bones stemming from injuries sustained during the argument, Nelson was arrested and later transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.
Commerce Chenango announced that they will hold an Open House at their new location at 19 East Main Street in Norwich, Today from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, those in attendance will get to see the plans for the Early Learning Center that will be located on the 1st floor of that building.
A.O. Fox Hospital will be conducting a routine water flow test of its fire sprinkler system today at approximately 6 pm. The test will last 1 to 2 Hours. Residents in the immediate area may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or a slight discoloration of water during and directly following the testing period. The safety of the water will not be compromised during this time. More information is available at 607-431-5405.
Unofficial results were released today regarding Tuesday's Primary Elections. In the Delaware County Republican Primary for the Treasurer's race, Carli Pinner defeated Ronda Williams with 56% of the vote, in the Town of Colchester, Robert Hafele will be the Republican candidate for Colchester Town Supervisor, David Rubera win the nomination in the Hancock town Supervisors race, James Ellis wins the nod in the Meredith Town Supervisors race, In the town of Sidney Board race, the nominees will be Frank Selleck & Andrew Hinkley, and for the Walton town board, the nominees will be Luis Rodriguez-Betancourt and Kevin Armstrong. In Chenango County, Ronald Sherman & Joel Lawrence won the Republican Party Nomination for Afton Town Board.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on State Route 11 in the town of Kirkwood. Investigators reported that Denise Ellis of Binghamton, was making a left turn when she failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle traveling north on State Route 11, the 2nd vehcile driven by 73 year old Nora Gibson of Pennsylvania, rolled as a result of the collision. Ellis was transported to Wilson Medical Center, her passenger was not injured, Gibson and a 74-year-old occupant were both transported to Wilson Medical Center. Ellis was ticketed, all injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 Car Motor Vehicle Accident on County Highway 21 in the Town of Walton, they identified the driver as 75-year-old Erol Tural of Walton, Deputies charged Tural with, DWI and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, Moving from a Lane Unsafely, Speed not Reasonable & other charges, Tural was released on appearance tickets and traffic summonses and was directed to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
The Deadline for this Year's Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich is Midnight tonight. Interested Teams can go to Macker.com and go to "Norwich" in the drop down menu, this year's tournament will be held July 12th & 13th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Summer Music Series continues tonight, in downtown Sidney, Organizers Terry Heath & Teri Schunk explains:
(Terry Heath-Teri Schunk 6-25-25)
Tonight's Show was originally scheduled for last Wednesday night, future shows will be on July 16th, & August 20th.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-25-25
Tickets will be going on sale soon for the 138th Delaware County Fair in Walton, according to Fair President Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig 6-25-25)
More information about this year's fair can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.
State Police arrested 32 year old Jason Hubbell of Cooperstown, for 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in Roseboom, Hubbell allegedly kicked in the front door of a residence, broke a secondary door then drove his vehicle into the victim’s vehicle before leaving the area. Troopers were able to locate Hubbell in Middlefield where he resisted arrest. Hubbell was ultimately taken into custody and later transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.
State Police arrested 29 year old Daniel Nelson of Bloomville for 2nd degree Assault, after Troopers responded to a residence in Cooperstown for a report of a domestic dispute on June 22. Troopers later learned that the other person was checked out at a local hospital and was treated for broken bones stemming from injuries sustained during the argument, Nelson was arrested and later transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.
Commerce Chenango announced that they will hold an Open House at their new location at 19 East Main Street in Norwich, Today from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, those in attendance will get to see the plans for the Early Learning Center that will be located on the 1st floor of that building.
A.O. Fox Hospital will be conducting a routine water flow test of its fire sprinkler system today at approximately 6 pm. The test will last 1 to 2 Hours. Residents in the immediate area may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or a slight discoloration of water during and directly following the testing period. The safety of the water will not be compromised during this time. More information is available at 607-431-5405.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-13-21
P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESCatholic CharitiesCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTDownsvilleFOXCARE CENTERGLOVERSVILLEJASON KRISSELMICHAEL COLAONBT BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIESNew YorkNorwichNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSHAWN ZIMMERMANSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLISTATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTTOWN OF BUTTERNUTSTOWN OF UNIONU.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABORUHS Chenango Memorial HospitalUNITED HEALTHCAREWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-15-18
State Police & Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36 year old Christopher Pashley of Franklin & 23 year old Samantha Ryan of Walton, for allegedly taking property in the towns of Franklin, Unadilla and Sidney. Pashley was arrested for 2 counts of 3rd degree Burglary & 5 counts of Petty Larceny; Ryan was arrested for the Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Falsifying Business Records. Pashley is accused of stealing items, while Ryan allegedly sold them to Otsego Auto Crushers. Pashley was arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court; he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond. Ryan was released on an appearance tickets returnable to the town of Davenport Court on August 28th.
Due to some muddy conditions in the parking area of the Delaware County Fairgrounds, officials have decided to arrange for shuttle busses to bring people into the park from outside parking areas, spokesman Jason Craig explains:
(Jason Craig 8-15-18)
All of the scheduled events will go on as planned today; the information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.
The Chenango County Blues Fest is bringing the top blues acts from all over to the Chenango County fairgrounds Friday & Saturday, spokesman Eric Larsen comments:
(Eric Larsen 8-15-18)
Friday's line-up is free; Tickets for Saturday's events are still available at chenangobluesfest.org
State Police at Deposit arrested 22 year old Mark Rodriguez of Jersey City, New Jersey for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Reckless Endangerment & Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Rodriguez was arrested after he led troopers on a pursuit through several different jurisdictions, with 2 female occupants in the vehicle, including a 16-year-old. Rodriguez was arraigned in the village of Hancock Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
Commerce Chenango will hold their Annual Soiree from 5:00 to 7:00 PM tonight at the Norwich NBT main branch under a tent. Commerce Chenango will be honoring Mayhood’s Sporting Goods and the Wild Owl & Wild Owl Sweet Treats.
The next concert at the Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series in Sidney will feature the Fabulous Moonlighters tonight. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River St. in Sidney.
Governor Cuomo issued a state of emergency for much of the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes & Central New York yesterday after he toured areas that were hit with Flash Flooding, he commented in Vestal
(Cuomo 8-15-18)
The New York National Guard is Deploying 50 Service Members and 10 Vehicles to Support Flood Response Efforts, Cuomo also Activated Additional Agencies to the State Emergency Operations Center in Albany to Coordinate and Deploy Emergency Resources. The storm pattern continues to swirl over the region, it may cause additional flash flooding and New Yorkers are urged to prepare for potential extreme and unpredictable weather.
Fire fighters from several area companies responded to a structure fire at 89 Ford Avenue yesterday in Oneonta. Firefighters from Oneonta, Worcester, Franklin, Sidney & Otego responded, early reports suggested that the resident returned home to discover the fire, 1 dog died inside, the investigation is ongoing.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 pm today in the Common Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation for their Transportation Alternatives Program related to pedestrian and bicycle improvements along State Routes 23 and 28 and the James F. Lettis Highway. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Main Street Oneonta businesses are reminded to attend the 3rd information session, related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund this morning, at 9:00 AM, at the Otsego County Chamber offices located on the 5th floor at 189 Main Street. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the City of Oneonta Downtown Improvement Fund, which is a grant program developed for the City of Oneonta to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. More information is available at 267-4010 Extension 103.
Due to some muddy conditions in the parking area of the Delaware County Fairgrounds, officials have decided to arrange for shuttle busses to bring people into the park from outside parking areas, spokesman Jason Craig explains:
(Jason Craig 8-15-18)
All of the scheduled events will go on as planned today; the information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.
The Chenango County Blues Fest is bringing the top blues acts from all over to the Chenango County fairgrounds Friday & Saturday, spokesman Eric Larsen comments:
(Eric Larsen 8-15-18)
Friday's line-up is free; Tickets for Saturday's events are still available at chenangobluesfest.org
State Police at Deposit arrested 22 year old Mark Rodriguez of Jersey City, New Jersey for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Reckless Endangerment & Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. Rodriguez was arrested after he led troopers on a pursuit through several different jurisdictions, with 2 female occupants in the vehicle, including a 16-year-old. Rodriguez was arraigned in the village of Hancock Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
Commerce Chenango will hold their Annual Soiree from 5:00 to 7:00 PM tonight at the Norwich NBT main branch under a tent. Commerce Chenango will be honoring Mayhood’s Sporting Goods and the Wild Owl & Wild Owl Sweet Treats.
The next concert at the Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series in Sidney will feature the Fabulous Moonlighters tonight. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River St. in Sidney.
Governor Cuomo issued a state of emergency for much of the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes & Central New York yesterday after he toured areas that were hit with Flash Flooding, he commented in Vestal
(Cuomo 8-15-18)
The New York National Guard is Deploying 50 Service Members and 10 Vehicles to Support Flood Response Efforts, Cuomo also Activated Additional Agencies to the State Emergency Operations Center in Albany to Coordinate and Deploy Emergency Resources. The storm pattern continues to swirl over the region, it may cause additional flash flooding and New Yorkers are urged to prepare for potential extreme and unpredictable weather.
Fire fighters from several area companies responded to a structure fire at 89 Ford Avenue yesterday in Oneonta. Firefighters from Oneonta, Worcester, Franklin, Sidney & Otego responded, early reports suggested that the resident returned home to discover the fire, 1 dog died inside, the investigation is ongoing.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 pm today in the Common Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider a grant application to the New York State Department of Transportation for their Transportation Alternatives Program related to pedestrian and bicycle improvements along State Routes 23 and 28 and the James F. Lettis Highway. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Main Street Oneonta businesses are reminded to attend the 3rd information session, related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund this morning, at 9:00 AM, at the Otsego County Chamber offices located on the 5th floor at 189 Main Street. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the City of Oneonta Downtown Improvement Fund, which is a grant program developed for the City of Oneonta to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. More information is available at 267-4010 Extension 103.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-27-17
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced that they have submitted their Shared Services Initiative Plan to the Broome County Legislature. The plan was initiated earlier this year when Governor Cuomo called on municipalities to share services to lower property taxes, if approved, this plan has the potential to save Broome County over $20 Million Dollars. The plan can be viewed at gobroomecounty.co.broome.ny.us.
Actor Kelsey Grammer announced this week that his plans to operate a craft brewery in Delaware County should be opening soon. The former star of the hit sitcoms “Cheers" and "Frasier" has owned the land in the Margaretville Area for over 25 years, the Faith American Brewery will be located on the site of a former dairy farm in Margaretville, the brewery is still working out some details related to pollution controls. New York State now has more than 300 breweries with more than half opening in the last 5 years, according to the State Liquor Authority,
State Police arrested 56-year-old J.J. Yellen of Davenport, for 3rd degree Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. This arrest occurred after troopers were advised of a physical dispute in the town of Dryden, where Yellen allegedly pushed and grabbed a child, causing an injury to his neck. Yellen was arraigned in the town of Dryden court, and was released without bail required. The court issued an order of protection against him; Yellen’s next court date is on August 22nd.
Lawmakers from both major parties were not pleased with President Trump's statements to the Wall Street Journal this week. Trump was quoted as saying that Upstate New York residents should just leave, and head to states where there are not enough people for existing manufacturing jobs, like Wisconsin. Local Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who normally supports Trump, released a statement, saying that she hoped Trump’s comments were taken out of context, that Upstate has a rich history of manufacturing, and policies must be implemented to revive the region. Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, who is challenging Tenney for the 22nd district seat next year, said President Trump should be doing what he promised and help create American jobs here at home."
State Health Officials & the DEC are taking steps to make sure that everyone knows the risks regarding harmful algae blooms in ponds & lakes in state parks. The blue-green algae blooms poison the water with toxins, which can disrupt liver and nervous system function and cause skin irritation in people, pets and wildlife. Officials said that Dogs are especially susceptible because they often drink from ponds and lakes, they suggest that if your dog goes into a lake with algae, hose them off so they don’t try to bathe themselves and end up eating it.
The State Department of Transportation announced today that they are seeking individuals to apply for jobs online at dot.ny.gov/jobs/perm_positions. DOT Officials in the Southern Tier are looking to add personnel quickly following the closing this week of State Route 17 in Tioga County, where flash flooding took out chunks of land supporting a bridge that carried the highway over a bridge in the Nichols area, officials are hoping to have the bridge repaired by the Labor Day weekend.
State Police arrested 3 individuals after a traffic stop on State Route 41 in the town of Afton Sunday. Charged were 24 year old Cecily Choi of New Jersey, 20 year old Adrian Beall of Texas & 37 year old Jason Rodriguez of Brooklyn. All 3 subjects are accused of possessing numerous narcotics & marihuana, they were charged with 3 counts each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal use of Drug paraphernalia, Rodriguez was also charged with the misdemeanor of Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. They were arraigned in the Town of Afton court and remanded to the Chenango County jail without bail.
A Roxbury man and woman were arrested by Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators on felony drug possession charges Monday following a probation search that led to the seizure of approximately one hundred (100) grams of powder and crack cocaine, over eleven hundred dollars ($1100.00) cash and a number of fireworks. Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged 30 year old David Dykstra and 33 year old Lisa Skala on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks. Dykstra was being supervised by the Delaware County Probation Department from a 2016 conviction in New Jersey. Dykstra and Skala were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $150,000 bail pending further court action.
Binghamton Police announced that Amie Lewis died Wednesday morning, from injuries sustained in a recent hit & run accident. Lewis was struck Friday night while crossing Main Street in Binghamton, 45 year old Matthew Wood of Greene was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a MVA with injuries, & more charges are expected.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is directing the Traffic Safety Committee to examine the "Textalyzer" technology, which is being developed to determine if a motorist was texting while driving at the time of a crash. Cuomo said that committee will try to determine if the device can stand up to privacy & constitutionality questions that are being raised. Cuomo said that many state drivers are still using hand held devices while driving, in violation of state laws.
Actor Kelsey Grammer announced this week that his plans to operate a craft brewery in Delaware County should be opening soon. The former star of the hit sitcoms “Cheers" and "Frasier" has owned the land in the Margaretville Area for over 25 years, the Faith American Brewery will be located on the site of a former dairy farm in Margaretville, the brewery is still working out some details related to pollution controls. New York State now has more than 300 breweries with more than half opening in the last 5 years, according to the State Liquor Authority,
State Police arrested 56-year-old J.J. Yellen of Davenport, for 3rd degree Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. This arrest occurred after troopers were advised of a physical dispute in the town of Dryden, where Yellen allegedly pushed and grabbed a child, causing an injury to his neck. Yellen was arraigned in the town of Dryden court, and was released without bail required. The court issued an order of protection against him; Yellen’s next court date is on August 22nd.
Lawmakers from both major parties were not pleased with President Trump's statements to the Wall Street Journal this week. Trump was quoted as saying that Upstate New York residents should just leave, and head to states where there are not enough people for existing manufacturing jobs, like Wisconsin. Local Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who normally supports Trump, released a statement, saying that she hoped Trump’s comments were taken out of context, that Upstate has a rich history of manufacturing, and policies must be implemented to revive the region. Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, who is challenging Tenney for the 22nd district seat next year, said President Trump should be doing what he promised and help create American jobs here at home."
State Health Officials & the DEC are taking steps to make sure that everyone knows the risks regarding harmful algae blooms in ponds & lakes in state parks. The blue-green algae blooms poison the water with toxins, which can disrupt liver and nervous system function and cause skin irritation in people, pets and wildlife. Officials said that Dogs are especially susceptible because they often drink from ponds and lakes, they suggest that if your dog goes into a lake with algae, hose them off so they don’t try to bathe themselves and end up eating it.
The State Department of Transportation announced today that they are seeking individuals to apply for jobs online at dot.ny.gov/jobs/perm_positions. DOT Officials in the Southern Tier are looking to add personnel quickly following the closing this week of State Route 17 in Tioga County, where flash flooding took out chunks of land supporting a bridge that carried the highway over a bridge in the Nichols area, officials are hoping to have the bridge repaired by the Labor Day weekend.
State Police arrested 3 individuals after a traffic stop on State Route 41 in the town of Afton Sunday. Charged were 24 year old Cecily Choi of New Jersey, 20 year old Adrian Beall of Texas & 37 year old Jason Rodriguez of Brooklyn. All 3 subjects are accused of possessing numerous narcotics & marihuana, they were charged with 3 counts each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal use of Drug paraphernalia, Rodriguez was also charged with the misdemeanor of Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. They were arraigned in the Town of Afton court and remanded to the Chenango County jail without bail.
A Roxbury man and woman were arrested by Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators on felony drug possession charges Monday following a probation search that led to the seizure of approximately one hundred (100) grams of powder and crack cocaine, over eleven hundred dollars ($1100.00) cash and a number of fireworks. Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged 30 year old David Dykstra and 33 year old Lisa Skala on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks. Dykstra was being supervised by the Delaware County Probation Department from a 2016 conviction in New Jersey. Dykstra and Skala were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $150,000 bail pending further court action.
Binghamton Police announced that Amie Lewis died Wednesday morning, from injuries sustained in a recent hit & run accident. Lewis was struck Friday night while crossing Main Street in Binghamton, 45 year old Matthew Wood of Greene was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a MVA with injuries, & more charges are expected.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is directing the Traffic Safety Committee to examine the "Textalyzer" technology, which is being developed to determine if a motorist was texting while driving at the time of a crash. Cuomo said that committee will try to determine if the device can stand up to privacy & constitutionality questions that are being raised. Cuomo said that many state drivers are still using hand held devices while driving, in violation of state laws.
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