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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-7-23
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-7-23
Today is Election Day, with the polls open until 9:00 PM tonight. Locally, voters will decide on who fills a seat on the State Supreme Court between Deidre Hay & Cheryl Insinga. In the town of Sidney, the 2 biggest vote getters will sit on the Town Board between Kevin Greene, Paul Muratore & Bill Hunt, In the town of Guilford Susan McIntyre, Gilda Ward & Thomas Quiter are running for town Supervisor. Many candidates are running unopposed for a variety of positions across the WCDO listening area. Voters can go to their county Board of Elections websites to see the candidates in their local races.
Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers that the Office's Election Protection Hotline is available through 9:00 PM tonight, to help all New Yorkers who need assistance casting their ballots. The hotline is available at 866-390-2992, complaints can be submitted online at electionhotline.ag.ny.gov.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for uninsured and under-insured individuals through the Bridge Access Program. This COVID-19 vaccine clinic is for 18 years of age and older, it will be held November 16th &17th, from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm at 5 Court Street Norwich. Appointments can be made at 607-337-1660.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Toys for Tots Campaign is underway, to get Christmas gifts to Delaware County children in need. New, unwrapped Christmas gift in a Toys for Tots collection box located in businesses & organizations throughout Delaware County.
(Ray Pucci 11-7-23)
The campaign runs through December 8. Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 8 and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 607.746.1603.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Jason Ransford of South Kortright for Criminal Mischief. Sheriff’s Deputies received a vandalism complaint on October 31st, Ransford is accused of recklessly operated an off-road forklift causing damage to the property of another. Ransford was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear at the Town of Stamford court to answer the charge.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department, Otsego County Conservation Association, and Casella announced that the Film Plastic Recycling Challenge is back, where area schools recycle plastic bags and other plastic film items which cannot be recycled through regular recycling programs. The challenge focuses on collecting clean, dry, plastic film to help keep it out of the landfill. The challenge November 15th until April 24th, Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2024.
Governor Hochul's office announced that work is officially underway to transform the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The project calls for the Redevelopment of the Airport Road approach, Construction of a new canopy and entry portals, Reconfiguration of the ticketing lobby, baggage claim area and relocation of rental car counters, New parking revenue control system & the Construction of a new Customs and Border Protection Facility.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-7-23
The State Office of General Services announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property will be conducted on November 14. More information is available at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore, or call (518) 457-6335. The auction will be on Tuesday, November 14, at 9:30 am. at State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7.
New York will honor veterans on the year's 6th and final Free Fishing Day of 2023 on Saturday, November 11th. On Free Fishing Days, the state waives the requirement for a freshwater fishing license.
Today is Election Day, with the polls open until 9:00 PM tonight. Locally, voters will decide on who fills a seat on the State Supreme Court between Deidre Hay & Cheryl Insinga. In the town of Sidney, the 2 biggest vote getters will sit on the Town Board between Kevin Greene, Paul Muratore & Bill Hunt, In the town of Guilford Susan McIntyre, Gilda Ward & Thomas Quiter are running for town Supervisor. Many candidates are running unopposed for a variety of positions across the WCDO listening area. Voters can go to their county Board of Elections websites to see the candidates in their local races.
Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers that the Office's Election Protection Hotline is available through 9:00 PM tonight, to help all New Yorkers who need assistance casting their ballots. The hotline is available at 866-390-2992, complaints can be submitted online at electionhotline.ag.ny.gov.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for uninsured and under-insured individuals through the Bridge Access Program. This COVID-19 vaccine clinic is for 18 years of age and older, it will be held November 16th &17th, from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm at 5 Court Street Norwich. Appointments can be made at 607-337-1660.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Toys for Tots Campaign is underway, to get Christmas gifts to Delaware County children in need. New, unwrapped Christmas gift in a Toys for Tots collection box located in businesses & organizations throughout Delaware County.
(Ray Pucci 11-7-23)
The campaign runs through December 8. Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 8 and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 607.746.1603.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Jason Ransford of South Kortright for Criminal Mischief. Sheriff’s Deputies received a vandalism complaint on October 31st, Ransford is accused of recklessly operated an off-road forklift causing damage to the property of another. Ransford was released on an appearance ticket and directed to appear at the Town of Stamford court to answer the charge.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department, Otsego County Conservation Association, and Casella announced that the Film Plastic Recycling Challenge is back, where area schools recycle plastic bags and other plastic film items which cannot be recycled through regular recycling programs. The challenge focuses on collecting clean, dry, plastic film to help keep it out of the landfill. The challenge November 15th until April 24th, Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2024.
Governor Hochul's office announced that work is officially underway to transform the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The project calls for the Redevelopment of the Airport Road approach, Construction of a new canopy and entry portals, Reconfiguration of the ticketing lobby, baggage claim area and relocation of rental car counters, New parking revenue control system & the Construction of a new Customs and Border Protection Facility.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-7-23
The State Office of General Services announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property will be conducted on November 14. More information is available at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore, or call (518) 457-6335. The auction will be on Tuesday, November 14, at 9:30 am. at State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7.
New York will honor veterans on the year's 6th and final Free Fishing Day of 2023 on Saturday, November 11th. On Free Fishing Days, the state waives the requirement for a freshwater fishing license.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESChenango county health departmentDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESGOVERNOR HOCHULGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORTJASON RANSFORDNew YorkNYOTSEGO COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONOTSEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENTRAY PUCCISOUTH KORTRIGHTState Office of General ServicesToys For TotsWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-11-23
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-11-23
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced a new emergency order that prevents New York City residents from using housing vouchers in Broome County. County officials said the vouchers are part of a New York City program which provides a housing allowance to eligible city families in a shelter or who are homeless. Garnar previously issued an executive order earlier this year that allowed for law enforcement to order busses with migrants to turn back around & not stop in Broome County, as the County was facing its own housing issues.
The Tri Town Theater will be performing "The Music Man" at the Sidney High School Stage next week, on October 20th & 21st at 7:30 PM & Sunday October 22nd at 2:00 PM, performers George Wells & Jack Doyle visited the WCDO Morning show today to talk about the production:
(George Wells Jack Doyle 10-11-23)
Tickets for all of the performances can be purchased at tritown.booktix.com/
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar and Undersheriff Sam Davis welcomed K9 Raven to the Sheriff's Office today. K9 Raven and her partner and handler, Deputy Thomas Holden have undergone extensive training at Cedar Creek Kennels in Illinois over the past few weeks and are set to conclude their training this month. Raven is a female German Shepherd trained in tracking, protection, drug detection and other skills needed for law enforcement K-9 units.
A new survey on school safety has been released that places New York State near the bottom, ranking 45th out of 50 for overall student safety. New York ranked 1st in school safety plans, but ranked poorly for weapons in schools, exposure to illegal drugs, & for students feeling safe at school. The full report can be found at scholaroo.com.
Helios Care in Oneonta announced that they will have a fundraising Country Music Show on Saturday October 21st at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. 8 acts are signed up to perform, tickets can be purchased at helioscare.org.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-11-23
The last steps are being taken to set up another way for Norwich & New Berlin residents to get high speed internet, Chenango County Director of Planning Shane Butler told WCDO News that a grant was acquired that allows Interconnect Wireless Corporation to offer a new internet service:
(Shane Butler 10-11-23)
Butler said that those who may be interested in the new service can go to intwireless.com for more information.
October is Fire Prevention Month and Departments around the state will have a variety of events scheduled this week. The Sidney Fire Department will have an “Open House” tonight, Sidney Fire Chief John Gilmore explains:
(Chief Gilmore 10-11-23)
Chief Gilmore said that the Open House will beheld from 6:00 to 8:00 PM tonight.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New Yorkers may check to see if they are owed money by the state, as there are 49 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $18.4 billion with funds dating back to the 1940’s. The Comptroller’s Office has an online database is located at osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced a new emergency order that prevents New York City residents from using housing vouchers in Broome County. County officials said the vouchers are part of a New York City program which provides a housing allowance to eligible city families in a shelter or who are homeless. Garnar previously issued an executive order earlier this year that allowed for law enforcement to order busses with migrants to turn back around & not stop in Broome County, as the County was facing its own housing issues.
The Tri Town Theater will be performing "The Music Man" at the Sidney High School Stage next week, on October 20th & 21st at 7:30 PM & Sunday October 22nd at 2:00 PM, performers George Wells & Jack Doyle visited the WCDO Morning show today to talk about the production:
(George Wells Jack Doyle 10-11-23)
Tickets for all of the performances can be purchased at tritown.booktix.com/
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar and Undersheriff Sam Davis welcomed K9 Raven to the Sheriff's Office today. K9 Raven and her partner and handler, Deputy Thomas Holden have undergone extensive training at Cedar Creek Kennels in Illinois over the past few weeks and are set to conclude their training this month. Raven is a female German Shepherd trained in tracking, protection, drug detection and other skills needed for law enforcement K-9 units.
A new survey on school safety has been released that places New York State near the bottom, ranking 45th out of 50 for overall student safety. New York ranked 1st in school safety plans, but ranked poorly for weapons in schools, exposure to illegal drugs, & for students feeling safe at school. The full report can be found at scholaroo.com.
Helios Care in Oneonta announced that they will have a fundraising Country Music Show on Saturday October 21st at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. 8 acts are signed up to perform, tickets can be purchased at helioscare.org.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-11-23
The last steps are being taken to set up another way for Norwich & New Berlin residents to get high speed internet, Chenango County Director of Planning Shane Butler told WCDO News that a grant was acquired that allows Interconnect Wireless Corporation to offer a new internet service:
(Shane Butler 10-11-23)
Butler said that those who may be interested in the new service can go to intwireless.com for more information.
October is Fire Prevention Month and Departments around the state will have a variety of events scheduled this week. The Sidney Fire Department will have an “Open House” tonight, Sidney Fire Chief John Gilmore explains:
(Chief Gilmore 10-11-23)
Chief Gilmore said that the Open House will beheld from 6:00 to 8:00 PM tonight.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that New Yorkers may check to see if they are owed money by the state, as there are 49 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $18.4 billion with funds dating back to the 1940’s. The Comptroller’s Office has an online database is located at osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.
BROOME COUNTY DEPUTY THOMAS HOLDENBROOME COUNTY SHERIFF FRED AKSHARBROOME COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF SAM DAVISGEORGE WELLSHELIOS CAREINTERCONNECT WIRELESS cORPORATIONJACK DOYLEK9 RAVENNew YorkNYSHANE BUTLERSIDNEY FIRE CHIEF JOHN GILMORESIDNEY FIRE DEPARTMENTState Comptroller Thomas DiNapoliTRI TOWN THEATERWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 2-6-23
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Johnnie Hardwick of Binghamton pleaded guilty to Attempted Robbery, in Broome County Court. Hardwick admitted that on October 21st 2022, he entered Weis Markets on Pennsylvania Avenue in Binghamton and stole merchandise, when confronted by a store employee Hardwick pulled out a large knife threatening the worker. Hardwick was apprehended by the Binghamton Police Department a short time later. Hardwick had a lengthy criminal record, including for Sexual Abuse in 2011 and Attempted Robbery in 2002 in New York City, he will face 12 years to life in New York State prison on April 26th,
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:
(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)
Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.
Preliminary Information regarding this morning's Earthquake has been released by the U.S. Geological Survey, showed that the earthquake registered a magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale, it was centered about near West Seneca at 6:15 AM. More information is available at earthquake.usgs.gov.
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax collections in 2022, Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery (12.4%) and Schoharie (11.8%). Locally, Chenango had a 2.4% increase in Tax Collections, the full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull started a Scholarship for area High School Seniors last year, with a couple of fundraisers held to raise funds for the desired amounts for the scholarships. Lull said that the fundraisers were successful and now it the time for interested seniors to apply:
(Nate Lull 2-6-23)
The Scholarships will be awarded in June for 2 students, the criteria & Applications are available at NATE LULL.COM. The deadline to apply is May 5th.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23
The Otsego County Health Department will be offering a bivalent COVID 19 Booster Vaccine at the Meadows Office Complex today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Health Department Website, more information is available at 607-547-4230.
Congressman Marc Molinaro was selected to serve as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. The Subcommittee will be focused on policies that spur economic growth, & propel the development and adoption of emerging technologies.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Anthony Ward of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30. Ward was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle for allegedly operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Otego Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 19 year old Jason Hoffman of Brooklyn, for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and No Tail Lamps, following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Hoffman is accused of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Johnnie Hardwick of Binghamton pleaded guilty to Attempted Robbery, in Broome County Court. Hardwick admitted that on October 21st 2022, he entered Weis Markets on Pennsylvania Avenue in Binghamton and stole merchandise, when confronted by a store employee Hardwick pulled out a large knife threatening the worker. Hardwick was apprehended by the Binghamton Police Department a short time later. Hardwick had a lengthy criminal record, including for Sexual Abuse in 2011 and Attempted Robbery in 2002 in New York City, he will face 12 years to life in New York State prison on April 26th,
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:
(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)
Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.
Preliminary Information regarding this morning's Earthquake has been released by the U.S. Geological Survey, showed that the earthquake registered a magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale, it was centered about near West Seneca at 6:15 AM. More information is available at earthquake.usgs.gov.
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax collections in 2022, Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery (12.4%) and Schoharie (11.8%). Locally, Chenango had a 2.4% increase in Tax Collections, the full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull started a Scholarship for area High School Seniors last year, with a couple of fundraisers held to raise funds for the desired amounts for the scholarships. Lull said that the fundraisers were successful and now it the time for interested seniors to apply:
(Nate Lull 2-6-23)
The Scholarships will be awarded in June for 2 students, the criteria & Applications are available at NATE LULL.COM. The deadline to apply is May 5th.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23
The Otsego County Health Department will be offering a bivalent COVID 19 Booster Vaccine at the Meadows Office Complex today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Health Department Website, more information is available at 607-547-4230.
Congressman Marc Molinaro was selected to serve as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. The Subcommittee will be focused on policies that spur economic growth, & propel the development and adoption of emerging technologies.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Anthony Ward of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30. Ward was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle for allegedly operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Otego Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 19 year old Jason Hoffman of Brooklyn, for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and No Tail Lamps, following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Hoffman is accused of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.