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WCDO News — Thursday 5-26-22
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-26-22
State Police Will be out in full force over the Holiday weekend with patrols on the highways, watching for drunk drivers, districated drivers and others failing to obey the laws, Troop C Major Jeffrey VanAuken comments:
(Major VanAuken 5-26-22)
Major VanAuken said that the state highways are also busy on the Memorial Day Weekends, which is the unofficial kick off of the summer driving season.
State Police responded to State Route 23 in the town of Davenport at about 4:00 this morning, for a report of a tractor trailer vs. passenger vehicle collision. As a result of the head on collision, a 43-year-old female passenger of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the passenger vehicle was transported by helicopter to a hospital with leg and pelvis injuries. The operator of the tractor trailer suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
The Village of Sidney is hosting a Resilient Sidney Open House at the Civic Center from 4:00 to 7:00 PM today, regarding future plans to deal with land near the Susquehanna River and areas damaged by the Floods of 2006 & 2011, Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 5-26-22)
Village Grants Administrator John Redente encouraged people to attend the Open House to see what can be done to those areas, based on public input:
(John Redente 5-26-22)
Details on various proposed projects can be found at resilient-Sidney.
The State University of New York needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency requirements so that only eligible students receive the benefit of a lower tuition, according to an audit by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The audit found that many campuses had little or no verification of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition undercharging. Auditors randomly sampled 1,207 graduate student application assessments from the 7 campuses, the problem was confined to 4 schools, including SUNY Binghamton, The sample translates to a potential $1.3 million in tuition undercharges. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
Deposit Officials announced that a drainage improvement project is underway, resulting in detouring through traffic on 2nd Street between Church and Dean Streets for over a month. The road is expected to re-open July 1st, local traffic is allowed for residents to get to their homes but a signed detour will be in place for the duration of the project for non-local traffic. More information is available at (607) 778-2470.
A.M. News Thursday 5-26-22
Former area Congressman Antonio Delgado Was sworn in Wednesday as New York’s lieutenant governor, The role was previously held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest in April for federal corruption charges, Delgado will also be governor Kathy Hochul’s running mate in this year’s gubernatorial election.
Governor Kathy Hochul convened an emergency meeting with State Police, to discuss additional ways to protect schools, following the latest school mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday. Hochul said that State Police will increase patrols and conduct daily check-ins at schools. Hochul said that since forming the Interstate Gun Task Force, State Police have seized 60% more guns per month than before the Task Force was formed, this year, State Police have seized over 4,100 illegal firearms.
The State DEC has released proposed Regulations that will prevent County Solid Waste Management Departments from building new or expanding existing landfills, Delaware County Department of Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre told WCDO News that the proposal is not doable:
(Sue McIntyre 5-26-22)
McIntyre said that Delaware County has been progressive with Composting & recycling programs removing more than 50% of items out of the waste Stream & these regulations will still make it difficult for them even to deal with future garbage from Delaware County residents.
State Police Will be out in full force over the Holiday weekend with patrols on the highways, watching for drunk drivers, districated drivers and others failing to obey the laws, Troop C Major Jeffrey VanAuken comments:
(Major VanAuken 5-26-22)
Major VanAuken said that the state highways are also busy on the Memorial Day Weekends, which is the unofficial kick off of the summer driving season.
State Police responded to State Route 23 in the town of Davenport at about 4:00 this morning, for a report of a tractor trailer vs. passenger vehicle collision. As a result of the head on collision, a 43-year-old female passenger of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the passenger vehicle was transported by helicopter to a hospital with leg and pelvis injuries. The operator of the tractor trailer suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
The Village of Sidney is hosting a Resilient Sidney Open House at the Civic Center from 4:00 to 7:00 PM today, regarding future plans to deal with land near the Susquehanna River and areas damaged by the Floods of 2006 & 2011, Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 5-26-22)
Village Grants Administrator John Redente encouraged people to attend the Open House to see what can be done to those areas, based on public input:
(John Redente 5-26-22)
Details on various proposed projects can be found at resilient-Sidney.
The State University of New York needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency requirements so that only eligible students receive the benefit of a lower tuition, according to an audit by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The audit found that many campuses had little or no verification of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition undercharging. Auditors randomly sampled 1,207 graduate student application assessments from the 7 campuses, the problem was confined to 4 schools, including SUNY Binghamton, The sample translates to a potential $1.3 million in tuition undercharges. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
Deposit Officials announced that a drainage improvement project is underway, resulting in detouring through traffic on 2nd Street between Church and Dean Streets for over a month. The road is expected to re-open July 1st, local traffic is allowed for residents to get to their homes but a signed detour will be in place for the duration of the project for non-local traffic. More information is available at (607) 778-2470.
A.M. News Thursday 5-26-22
Former area Congressman Antonio Delgado Was sworn in Wednesday as New York’s lieutenant governor, The role was previously held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest in April for federal corruption charges, Delgado will also be governor Kathy Hochul’s running mate in this year’s gubernatorial election.
Governor Kathy Hochul convened an emergency meeting with State Police, to discuss additional ways to protect schools, following the latest school mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday. Hochul said that State Police will increase patrols and conduct daily check-ins at schools. Hochul said that since forming the Interstate Gun Task Force, State Police have seized 60% more guns per month than before the Task Force was formed, this year, State Police have seized over 4,100 illegal firearms.
The State DEC has released proposed Regulations that will prevent County Solid Waste Management Departments from building new or expanding existing landfills, Delaware County Department of Public Works Commissioner Sue McIntyre told WCDO News that the proposal is not doable:
(Sue McIntyre 5-26-22)
McIntyre said that Delaware County has been progressive with Composting & recycling programs removing more than 50% of items out of the waste Stream & these regulations will still make it difficult for them even to deal with future garbage from Delaware County residents.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-18-22
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-18-22
State Police at Troop C In Sidney held their annual Memorial day Ceremony today, remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as retired troopers who passed away in the last year, Troop C Major Jeffrey VanAuken comments:
(Major VanAuken 5-18-22)
Members of law Enforcement from other branches were also in attendance in Sidney today, guests were treated to their annual Chicken barbecue following the ceremony.
The Village of Sidney Police Department held an open house this afternoon, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver explains:
(Chief Oliver 5-17-22)
Chief Oliver said that visitors toured the Police Station & the Village Court at the Getman Building next to the Civic Center on Liberty Street in Sidney earlier today.
Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. Nearly every county experienced significant year-over-year growth in collections, due, in part, to recent high inflation, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us.
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at the new Delaware County Behavioral Health Clinic at 243 Delaware Street. The building was officially opened last November, the ribbon cutting was held off until COVID cases declined. the Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services & the office of Mental Health are housed in the new building.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-18-22
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak released a statement regarding the Payton Gendron statements made during an online class at Susquehanna Valley School District in 2021. Korchak said that the statement mentioned Murder & Suicide, District officials followed protocols & notified State Police, who escorted Gendron to an area hospital for a mental Health Evaluation. Korchak said that no direct threat was made in the statement, and there was no mention of firearms, Gendron was released & returned to school & graduation exercises without incident. Gendron faces Court action Thursday for multiple counts of 1st degree murder for the Buffalo Tops Supermarket mass shooting Saturday that left 10 dead & 3 injured.
2 more American Red Cross Blood drives are being held in the region today. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include one in Walton from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton O'Neil High School, a drive will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
School budgets overwhelmingly passed Tuesday throughout the region & the state. Locally, the Voters in the Sidney Central School District approved the budget by a vote of 157-32, Corbin Curley and Kerri Green were elected to the school Board, At Bainbridge Guilford, the budget passed 220 to 76, Bus purchases passed in Afton, Andes, Bainbridge Guilford, Charlotte Valley, Cooperstown, Deposit, Franklin, Hancock, Laurens, Oneonta, Schenevus, South Kortright & Unadilla Valley. Capital Reserve Fund Propositions passed in Charlotte Valley, Downsville, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Norwich, Oxford, Sidney, Unadilla Valley & Worcester.
State Police at Troop C In Sidney held their annual Memorial day Ceremony today, remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as retired troopers who passed away in the last year, Troop C Major Jeffrey VanAuken comments:
(Major VanAuken 5-18-22)
Members of law Enforcement from other branches were also in attendance in Sidney today, guests were treated to their annual Chicken barbecue following the ceremony.
The Village of Sidney Police Department held an open house this afternoon, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver explains:
(Chief Oliver 5-17-22)
Chief Oliver said that visitors toured the Police Station & the Village Court at the Getman Building next to the Civic Center on Liberty Street in Sidney earlier today.
Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. Nearly every county experienced significant year-over-year growth in collections, due, in part, to recent high inflation, more information is available at osc.state.ny.us.
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at the new Delaware County Behavioral Health Clinic at 243 Delaware Street. The building was officially opened last November, the ribbon cutting was held off until COVID cases declined. the Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services & the office of Mental Health are housed in the new building.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-18-22
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak released a statement regarding the Payton Gendron statements made during an online class at Susquehanna Valley School District in 2021. Korchak said that the statement mentioned Murder & Suicide, District officials followed protocols & notified State Police, who escorted Gendron to an area hospital for a mental Health Evaluation. Korchak said that no direct threat was made in the statement, and there was no mention of firearms, Gendron was released & returned to school & graduation exercises without incident. Gendron faces Court action Thursday for multiple counts of 1st degree murder for the Buffalo Tops Supermarket mass shooting Saturday that left 10 dead & 3 injured.
2 more American Red Cross Blood drives are being held in the region today. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include one in Walton from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton O'Neil High School, a drive will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department. To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
School budgets overwhelmingly passed Tuesday throughout the region & the state. Locally, the Voters in the Sidney Central School District approved the budget by a vote of 157-32, Corbin Curley and Kerri Green were elected to the school Board, At Bainbridge Guilford, the budget passed 220 to 76, Bus purchases passed in Afton, Andes, Bainbridge Guilford, Charlotte Valley, Cooperstown, Deposit, Franklin, Hancock, Laurens, Oneonta, Schenevus, South Kortright & Unadilla Valley. Capital Reserve Fund Propositions passed in Charlotte Valley, Downsville, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Norwich, Oxford, Sidney, Unadilla Valley & Worcester.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 5-11-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-11-22
The Binghamton Police Department announced the arrested of 28 year old Justin Williams of Greenville North Carolina in connection with a fatal shooting at 58 Floral Avenue Tuesday morning. Williams was charged with 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting death of 31-year-old Victor Texidor of Binghamton. Williams was stopped by a Pennsylvania State Trooper who spotted Williams Vehicle on Interstate 81 near Gibson. Williams was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail. Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton detectives at 607-772-7080.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 46 year old Gweyn Brockway of Davenport on charges of Forgery and Grand Larceny in the Town of Sidney. Brockway was working as a Home Health Care nurse, she was accused of stealing, forging and depositing checks owned by a patient and her family, totaling over $17,000. Brockway and charged her with 21 counts of Forgery and 1 Count of Grand Larceny, she was issued appearance tickets for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she will vote in favor to codify the Roe Vs. Wade Supreme Court decision, when it comes up for a vote today:
(Gillibrand 5-11-22)
Senator Gillibrand said that she doesn't expect that the legislation will pass the 60 vote threshold in the Senate today, she said that she supports the State Legislature's efforts to have New York State continue to allow for Abortions in spite of the expected Supreme Court's actions.
Catholic Charities announced another Community Mass Food Distribution on May 24th at 11:00 AM at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight told WCDO News that volunteers are needed on the 24th:
(Penny McKnight 5-11-22)
Those planning on attending the Mass Food Distribution are asked to not arrive before the 11:00 AM start time, in order to avoid traffic issues & large crowds.
New Yorkers will have to wait until August to vote in the primary elections for Congressional Seats and State Senate Seats, following a a ruling by U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe of Albany on Tuesday. The Primaries for governor and the state Assembly are still scheduled for June. A state judge and an independent expert are now drawing up new maps, which were ordered after a judge ruled that Democrats gerrymandered the maps to get more representation & ordered new maps be drawn.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-11-22
Antonio Delgado announced today that the Delgado for New York campaign committee is officially open, with a new campaign website, delgadoforny.com. Delgado will be on the ticket with Governor Hochul in the June 28th primary and the November 8th general election. Delgado has until June 1st to formally resign from Congress, to then allow another Democratic Party Candidate to run for the 19th Congressional District, The primary for that race will be in August.
STATE POLICE Troop C Commander officer, Major Jeffrey VanAuken, announced that In the month of April members from Troop "C" removed 46 impaired drivers off the roadways. Troop "C" encompasses 7 counties, including Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties.
The Great New York State Fair will ban outdoor smoking except in designated areas starting this summer. Smoking is already prohibited inside buildings on the fairgrounds and at the Chevy Court and Chevy Park venues. The new policy only covers the NYS Fair, and smoking rules for non-fair events may vary.
The Binghamton Police Department announced the arrested of 28 year old Justin Williams of Greenville North Carolina in connection with a fatal shooting at 58 Floral Avenue Tuesday morning. Williams was charged with 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting death of 31-year-old Victor Texidor of Binghamton. Williams was stopped by a Pennsylvania State Trooper who spotted Williams Vehicle on Interstate 81 near Gibson. Williams was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail. Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton detectives at 607-772-7080.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 46 year old Gweyn Brockway of Davenport on charges of Forgery and Grand Larceny in the Town of Sidney. Brockway was working as a Home Health Care nurse, she was accused of stealing, forging and depositing checks owned by a patient and her family, totaling over $17,000. Brockway and charged her with 21 counts of Forgery and 1 Count of Grand Larceny, she was issued appearance tickets for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she will vote in favor to codify the Roe Vs. Wade Supreme Court decision, when it comes up for a vote today:
(Gillibrand 5-11-22)
Senator Gillibrand said that she doesn't expect that the legislation will pass the 60 vote threshold in the Senate today, she said that she supports the State Legislature's efforts to have New York State continue to allow for Abortions in spite of the expected Supreme Court's actions.
Catholic Charities announced another Community Mass Food Distribution on May 24th at 11:00 AM at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight told WCDO News that volunteers are needed on the 24th:
(Penny McKnight 5-11-22)
Those planning on attending the Mass Food Distribution are asked to not arrive before the 11:00 AM start time, in order to avoid traffic issues & large crowds.
New Yorkers will have to wait until August to vote in the primary elections for Congressional Seats and State Senate Seats, following a a ruling by U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe of Albany on Tuesday. The Primaries for governor and the state Assembly are still scheduled for June. A state judge and an independent expert are now drawing up new maps, which were ordered after a judge ruled that Democrats gerrymandered the maps to get more representation & ordered new maps be drawn.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-11-22
Antonio Delgado announced today that the Delgado for New York campaign committee is officially open, with a new campaign website, delgadoforny.com. Delgado will be on the ticket with Governor Hochul in the June 28th primary and the November 8th general election. Delgado has until June 1st to formally resign from Congress, to then allow another Democratic Party Candidate to run for the 19th Congressional District, The primary for that race will be in August.
STATE POLICE Troop C Commander officer, Major Jeffrey VanAuken, announced that In the month of April members from Troop "C" removed 46 impaired drivers off the roadways. Troop "C" encompasses 7 counties, including Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties.
The Great New York State Fair will ban outdoor smoking except in designated areas starting this summer. Smoking is already prohibited inside buildings on the fairgrounds and at the Chevy Court and Chevy Park venues. The new policy only covers the NYS Fair, and smoking rules for non-fair events may vary.
WCDO News — Monday 3-14-22
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-14-22
The State Division of Consumer Protection assisted 21,855 New Yorkers with a variety of consumer protection matters in 2021, resulting in a record $2,918,025 being returned to consumers' wallets; the top five areas for complaints relate to errors in delivery, insufficient refunds, defective products, online scams, and COVID cancellations.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an initiative to expand and create child care centers across all SUNY campuses for students and faculty. The initiative includes the distribution of $4.5 million in federal and state funding to support current centers, & a program to train the next generation of child care professionals, SUNY universities receiving funding locally include; SUNY Broome, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, & SUNY Oneonta.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is raffling off a 1965 Mustang Convertible this year. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The raffle is open to U.S. residents age 18+. Official Rules are available at classiccarmuseum.org.
The State Police are looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
Major Van Auken said that the State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers & even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-14-22
Oneonta Police reported that the investigation into the death on January 27th, of 20-year-old, SUNY Oneonta Student Tyler Lopresti-Castro continues. There remains no indication of a crime being committed and the investigation is being conducted as a suspicious death. Lopresti-Castro left a party in the center city around midnight, cell phone data collected indicates he was on foot in the neighborhood where he was living in an apartment. Preliminary findings indicate alcohol and caffeine were present in Tyler Lopresti-Castro, but his actual blood alcohol concentration was unknown in the hours before his discovery. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Detectives with any additional information at (607) 432-1111.
State Police reported that 1 person was killed in a single-car crash on Route 11 in Kirkwood Thursday morning. State Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Eric Marks of Conklin. Troopers were dispatched to the crash around 10:15 am. an investigation showed that Marks was traveling southeast when he left the roadway, struck a culvert, went into a ditch, struck a tree and then came to a rest in the ditch.
The New York Office of Cannabis Management announced Thursday the first 100 cannabis retail licenses will be awarded to those with previous marijuana convictions. Also, hemp farmers will be able to start growing cannabis in the summer, supply of products will be seen in the fall, and retail stores will be open by the end of the year.
The State Division of Consumer Protection assisted 21,855 New Yorkers with a variety of consumer protection matters in 2021, resulting in a record $2,918,025 being returned to consumers' wallets; the top five areas for complaints relate to errors in delivery, insufficient refunds, defective products, online scams, and COVID cancellations.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an initiative to expand and create child care centers across all SUNY campuses for students and faculty. The initiative includes the distribution of $4.5 million in federal and state funding to support current centers, & a program to train the next generation of child care professionals, SUNY universities receiving funding locally include; SUNY Broome, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, & SUNY Oneonta.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is raffling off a 1965 Mustang Convertible this year. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The raffle is open to U.S. residents age 18+. Official Rules are available at classiccarmuseum.org.
The State Police are looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
Major Van Auken said that the State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers & even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-14-22
Oneonta Police reported that the investigation into the death on January 27th, of 20-year-old, SUNY Oneonta Student Tyler Lopresti-Castro continues. There remains no indication of a crime being committed and the investigation is being conducted as a suspicious death. Lopresti-Castro left a party in the center city around midnight, cell phone data collected indicates he was on foot in the neighborhood where he was living in an apartment. Preliminary findings indicate alcohol and caffeine were present in Tyler Lopresti-Castro, but his actual blood alcohol concentration was unknown in the hours before his discovery. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Detectives with any additional information at (607) 432-1111.
State Police reported that 1 person was killed in a single-car crash on Route 11 in Kirkwood Thursday morning. State Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Eric Marks of Conklin. Troopers were dispatched to the crash around 10:15 am. an investigation showed that Marks was traveling southeast when he left the roadway, struck a culvert, went into a ditch, struck a tree and then came to a rest in the ditch.
The New York Office of Cannabis Management announced Thursday the first 100 cannabis retail licenses will be awarded to those with previous marijuana convictions. Also, hemp farmers will be able to start growing cannabis in the summer, supply of products will be seen in the fall, and retail stores will be open by the end of the year.
WCDO News — Thursday 2-10-22
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
The City of Norwich Local Planning Committee held their first ZOOM Meeting yesterday afternoon regarding the 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Award, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO about how quick this process is expected to move:
(Kerri Green 2-10-22)
Several more meetings will be scheduled in the ensuing months, more information is available at ny.gov/programs/downtown revitalization initiative.
The State Police are out all over the state this week looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken was in Kirkwood today, he told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers& even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
The Spring Concert Series at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney Begins this Saturday Night, with 3 other shows already scheduled, spokesperson Clarissa Walrath explains:
(Clarissa Walrath 2-11-22)
More information is available by calling 607-604-4584.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Nicholas Simonds of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Simonds was found to be in Possession of a large quantity of heroin, while also possessing several items that indicated that Simonds was distributing narcotics. Simonds was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday through Monday. During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 26,127 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 846 arrests for DWI
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
State Police charged 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Offering a False Instrument for Filing & Falsifying Business Records. Webb, who was a bus driver at the Sherburne-Earlville School District, was initially arrested last week by State Police for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the investigation revealed that on his application to become a school bus driver, Webb failed to disclose that he had a previous conviction on a charge of sexual abuse. Webb was released on appearance tickets to the Sherburne Village Court on February 17th.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in New York State effective today. Previously, the state had required masks to be worn inside businesses where vaccination status was not being checked. The mandate will remain in effect at homeless shelters, healthcare centers, state-run nursing homes, schools and childcare centers, and correctional facilities. Statewide COVID-19 Cases Down 93% Since January 7th Peak, the COVID-19 Hospitalizations is down 63% since the peak on January 12th, the positivity rate for COVID 19 tests decreased to 3.67% on Tuesday
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older today at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.
The City of Norwich Local Planning Committee held their first ZOOM Meeting yesterday afternoon regarding the 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Award, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO about how quick this process is expected to move:
(Kerri Green 2-10-22)
Several more meetings will be scheduled in the ensuing months, more information is available at ny.gov/programs/downtown revitalization initiative.
The State Police are out all over the state this week looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken was in Kirkwood today, he told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers& even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
The Spring Concert Series at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney Begins this Saturday Night, with 3 other shows already scheduled, spokesperson Clarissa Walrath explains:
(Clarissa Walrath 2-11-22)
More information is available by calling 607-604-4584.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Nicholas Simonds of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Simonds was found to be in Possession of a large quantity of heroin, while also possessing several items that indicated that Simonds was distributing narcotics. Simonds was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday through Monday. During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 26,127 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 846 arrests for DWI
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
State Police charged 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Offering a False Instrument for Filing & Falsifying Business Records. Webb, who was a bus driver at the Sherburne-Earlville School District, was initially arrested last week by State Police for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the investigation revealed that on his application to become a school bus driver, Webb failed to disclose that he had a previous conviction on a charge of sexual abuse. Webb was released on appearance tickets to the Sherburne Village Court on February 17th.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in New York State effective today. Previously, the state had required masks to be worn inside businesses where vaccination status was not being checked. The mandate will remain in effect at homeless shelters, healthcare centers, state-run nursing homes, schools and childcare centers, and correctional facilities. Statewide COVID-19 Cases Down 93% Since January 7th Peak, the COVID-19 Hospitalizations is down 63% since the peak on January 12th, the positivity rate for COVID 19 tests decreased to 3.67% on Tuesday
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older today at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.