WCDO Radio News
88 newscasts match "MEDICAL MARIJUANA" (2013 – 2026) · clear search
WCDO News — Monday 10-21-19
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division
arrested 18 year old Crystal Green of the Town of Chenango, 18 year old Justin
Gumaer of Deposit and 17 year old Jayden Howe of Binghamton, following a
traffic stop Friday in Binghamton. Green
and Gumaer have been charged with Hindering Prosecution, Obstructing
Governmental Administration & Criminal Possession of Marijuana. While being
taken into custody, Green physically resisted and was charged with Resisting
Arrest. Howe was taken into custody on
an active Probation Warrant. Green, Gumaer and Howe are currently in the
custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will
hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the
Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.
The CITIZEN OF THE YEAR award will go to MATTHEW GERMOND, the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
award goes to GALAXY BOWL & the SERVICE ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION award goes
to the JERICHO GARDEN CLUB.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police
responded Thursday to I-88 in Worcester, following a report of 2 tractor
trailers off the roadway with one in a creek. It took 5 hours to remove the
trucks; the crash is still under investigation.
On Friday, Members of the Broome County Special
Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 132 Main
St in the City of Binghamton. Investigators recovered: approximately an ounce
of Crystal Methamphetamine, drug packaging materials and approximately $5,000
in suspected drug sale proceeds.
Investigators charged Timothy Bell and Stephanie Starks on numerous drug
charges, they were held at the Binghamton Police Department awaiting
arraignment in Binghamton City Court. Starks is additionally being held on a
Petit Larceny Warrant out of the Village of Johnson City.
The State Health Department reports that people should be
getting their flu shots soon, as we are entering the start of the traditional
flu season. There have been 187 flu
cases reported statewide, 100 of them last week, there were no cases reported
in the tri-county region, and 1 in Broome County so far.
The Homer Fire Department reported that one of their firefighters
died following a department training session Saturday. Fire Fighter Robert Bush reported feeling ill
at a training session, fellow fire department members initiated emergency
medical assistance, and he was brought him to a local hospital where he was
pronounced dead.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is
hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on November 5th at the SUNY Broome Community
College West Gymnasium from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier
Veterans with resources and services, with more than a dozen organizations in
attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the Southern Tier Veterans
Support Group, representatives from the VA, and more. Veterans with questions can contact
Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at 607-242-0200.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies responded early Saturday
morning to the call of 1-car motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on
State Route 80 in the Town of Columbus.
49 year old Allen Emrich of New Berlin struck the bicyclist, 30 year old
Martin Logsdon Jr, he was pronounced
deceased at the scene. Emrich was
operating the vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than .08% & with
a child in the vehicle he was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated
DWI with a child in the car, Endangering the Welfare of a Child among other
charges, he was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court & was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional facility on $2500.00 cash bail. The
investigation is ongoing.
The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility will
host an open house and 'Trash 2 Cash' event in partnership with the Delaware
County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, November 9. Interested residents and business owners can
tour the facility & see how garbage is transformed into compost, &
turned into cash. Tours will run from
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Solid Waste Facility at 32230 state Highway10 in
Walton. More information about the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce visit delawarecounty.org.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation creating a public
education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about
mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans and their
families. This new law creates a public education initiative, to help these
those who have laid their lives on the line in service to their country by
recognizing the reality of the mental health needs of military veterans and how
to access resources so military personnel and their families can find help and
treatment.
arrested 18 year old Crystal Green of the Town of Chenango, 18 year old Justin
Gumaer of Deposit and 17 year old Jayden Howe of Binghamton, following a
traffic stop Friday in Binghamton. Green
and Gumaer have been charged with Hindering Prosecution, Obstructing
Governmental Administration & Criminal Possession of Marijuana. While being
taken into custody, Green physically resisted and was charged with Resisting
Arrest. Howe was taken into custody on
an active Probation Warrant. Green, Gumaer and Howe are currently in the
custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that they will
hold their annual Commitment to Community Dinner Saturday at 6:00 PM at the
Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford.
The CITIZEN OF THE YEAR award will go to MATTHEW GERMOND, the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
award goes to GALAXY BOWL & the SERVICE ORGANIZATION RECOGNITION award goes
to the JERICHO GARDEN CLUB.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police
responded Thursday to I-88 in Worcester, following a report of 2 tractor
trailers off the roadway with one in a creek. It took 5 hours to remove the
trucks; the crash is still under investigation.
On Friday, Members of the Broome County Special
Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 132 Main
St in the City of Binghamton. Investigators recovered: approximately an ounce
of Crystal Methamphetamine, drug packaging materials and approximately $5,000
in suspected drug sale proceeds.
Investigators charged Timothy Bell and Stephanie Starks on numerous drug
charges, they were held at the Binghamton Police Department awaiting
arraignment in Binghamton City Court. Starks is additionally being held on a
Petit Larceny Warrant out of the Village of Johnson City.
The State Health Department reports that people should be
getting their flu shots soon, as we are entering the start of the traditional
flu season. There have been 187 flu
cases reported statewide, 100 of them last week, there were no cases reported
in the tri-county region, and 1 in Broome County so far.
The Homer Fire Department reported that one of their firefighters
died following a department training session Saturday. Fire Fighter Robert Bush reported feeling ill
at a training session, fellow fire department members initiated emergency
medical assistance, and he was brought him to a local hospital where he was
pronounced dead.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is
hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on November 5th at the SUNY Broome Community
College West Gymnasium from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier
Veterans with resources and services, with more than a dozen organizations in
attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the Southern Tier Veterans
Support Group, representatives from the VA, and more. Veterans with questions can contact
Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at 607-242-0200.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies responded early Saturday
morning to the call of 1-car motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on
State Route 80 in the Town of Columbus.
49 year old Allen Emrich of New Berlin struck the bicyclist, 30 year old
Martin Logsdon Jr, he was pronounced
deceased at the scene. Emrich was
operating the vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than .08% & with
a child in the vehicle he was charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated
DWI with a child in the car, Endangering the Welfare of a Child among other
charges, he was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court & was remanded to
the Chenango County Correctional facility on $2500.00 cash bail. The
investigation is ongoing.
The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility will
host an open house and 'Trash 2 Cash' event in partnership with the Delaware
County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, November 9. Interested residents and business owners can
tour the facility & see how garbage is transformed into compost, &
turned into cash. Tours will run from
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Solid Waste Facility at 32230 state Highway10 in
Walton. More information about the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce visit delawarecounty.org.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation creating a public
education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about
mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans and their
families. This new law creates a public education initiative, to help these
those who have laid their lives on the line in service to their country by
recognizing the reality of the mental health needs of military veterans and how
to access resources so military personnel and their families can find help and
treatment.
WCDO News — Monday 7-1-19
Fireworks over The Fairgrounds returns this Thursday to
Norwich, Promoter Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 7-1-19)
Potter said that tickets purchased today through Wednesday
will be $10.00, $12.00 on the day of the event, and children 12 & under are
free.
Ed Curley of Sidney is continuing with his bicycle journey
from California to Florida this summer, all the while raising funds for
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with pledges made at JDRF.org. Ed told WCDO News last week how he planned to
accomplish this:
(Ed Curley 7-1-19)
Ed's exploits can be followed on his Twitter & Facebook
Pages throughout the journey.
State Police arrested 20 year old Bradley Dixon Jr., of
Madison for DWI & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, after Troopers observed
Dixon's vehicle partially off the roadway on County Route 36 in the town of
Guilford, Dixon was sleeping in the driver’s seat, with the car running. Dixon was issued appearance tickets to the
town of Guilford court on Tuesday.
The A.O. Fox Hospital Foundation hosted its 20th Annual Golf
Classic at the Oneonta Country Club on June 24, bringing 27 donors and 140
golfers to raise funds for a new ultrasound machine in Fox’s department of
surgical services; they raised more than $50,000 this year.
State Police arrested 30 year
old Amber Snell of Bainbridge for Aggravated DWI with Child Less than 15 as
Passenger plus 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child & several
other violations. Snell was observed by
a Trooper on County Route 32 in the town of Oxford driving with 4 unrestrained
children in the back seat, she was arrested, & the children were turned
over to a sober 3rd party. Snell was
arraigned in the town of Oxford court & was released on her own
recognizance and will reappear on July 8th.
State Police responded to the Depot Street fishing access at
the fork of the Chenango and Tioughnioga Rivers Thursday evening, following the
report stated that 3 kayakers were in distress, 2 kayakers were able to get out
of the river on their own but one kayaker was unconscious after his kayak
overturned. The kayaker has been
identified as 72 year old Dennis Healey of Chenango Forks, CPR was attempted,
but Healey was pronounced dead. The
investigation revealed that Healey was kayaking with a group of people, Healey
capsized and became entangled in debris, and an autopsy revealed that Healey
likely suffered a cardiac medical emergency.
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will
increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic
infractions during the 4th of July holiday, through Friday, July 5th. State Troopers will conduct sobriety
checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an effort
to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for
travel. Last year, the State Police
issued nearly 10,500 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July
weekend. Troopers arrested 216 people for DWI and investigated 165 crashes,
which resulted in four fatalities and 244 injuries.
Chenango Sheriff’s department arrested 50 year old Randolph
Browning of Virginia for Criminal Sexual Act, Possessing a Sexual Performance
by a Child, Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, and
Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Detectives arrested Browning Jr. following a complaint of an older man
looking for a room at a local Motel to bring a female victim under the age of
16. Detectives found that Browning had sexual contact with a child less than 16
years old and also possessed child pornography.
Browning is currently being held at the Chenango County Correctional
Facility on other charges and is awaiting his court date.
Norwich, Promoter Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 7-1-19)
Potter said that tickets purchased today through Wednesday
will be $10.00, $12.00 on the day of the event, and children 12 & under are
free.
Ed Curley of Sidney is continuing with his bicycle journey
from California to Florida this summer, all the while raising funds for
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with pledges made at JDRF.org. Ed told WCDO News last week how he planned to
accomplish this:
(Ed Curley 7-1-19)
Ed's exploits can be followed on his Twitter & Facebook
Pages throughout the journey.
State Police arrested 20 year old Bradley Dixon Jr., of
Madison for DWI & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, after Troopers observed
Dixon's vehicle partially off the roadway on County Route 36 in the town of
Guilford, Dixon was sleeping in the driver’s seat, with the car running. Dixon was issued appearance tickets to the
town of Guilford court on Tuesday.
The A.O. Fox Hospital Foundation hosted its 20th Annual Golf
Classic at the Oneonta Country Club on June 24, bringing 27 donors and 140
golfers to raise funds for a new ultrasound machine in Fox’s department of
surgical services; they raised more than $50,000 this year.
State Police arrested 30 year
old Amber Snell of Bainbridge for Aggravated DWI with Child Less than 15 as
Passenger plus 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child & several
other violations. Snell was observed by
a Trooper on County Route 32 in the town of Oxford driving with 4 unrestrained
children in the back seat, she was arrested, & the children were turned
over to a sober 3rd party. Snell was
arraigned in the town of Oxford court & was released on her own
recognizance and will reappear on July 8th.
State Police responded to the Depot Street fishing access at
the fork of the Chenango and Tioughnioga Rivers Thursday evening, following the
report stated that 3 kayakers were in distress, 2 kayakers were able to get out
of the river on their own but one kayaker was unconscious after his kayak
overturned. The kayaker has been
identified as 72 year old Dennis Healey of Chenango Forks, CPR was attempted,
but Healey was pronounced dead. The
investigation revealed that Healey was kayaking with a group of people, Healey
capsized and became entangled in debris, and an autopsy revealed that Healey
likely suffered a cardiac medical emergency.
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will
increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic
infractions during the 4th of July holiday, through Friday, July 5th. State Troopers will conduct sobriety
checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an effort
to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for
travel. Last year, the State Police
issued nearly 10,500 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July
weekend. Troopers arrested 216 people for DWI and investigated 165 crashes,
which resulted in four fatalities and 244 injuries.
Chenango Sheriff’s department arrested 50 year old Randolph
Browning of Virginia for Criminal Sexual Act, Possessing a Sexual Performance
by a Child, Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, and
Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Detectives arrested Browning Jr. following a complaint of an older man
looking for a room at a local Motel to bring a female victim under the age of
16. Detectives found that Browning had sexual contact with a child less than 16
years old and also possessed child pornography.
Browning is currently being held at the Chenango County Correctional
Facility on other charges and is awaiting his court date.
WCDO News — Monday 6-3-19
Appointments
can be made starting today for the Dental & Veterinary portions of the
Greater Chenango Cares event to be held July 11th through July 20th at the
Norwich High School. Elizabeth Monaco of
Chenango United Way is helping to put this event together & she said that
she needs many volunteers:
(Elizabeth
Monaco 6-3-19)
Monaco
said people should call 337-4129 for dental appointments and 334-9724 extension
3 for Veterinary appointments, Medical & Vision services will be offered on
a walk in basis, more information is available by calling the Chenango United
Way at 334-8815.
Governor
Cuomo told reporters in Albany today that he doesn't believe it's feasible for
lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana this year. Cuomo said that that there is insufficient
support in the state Senate, because there are disagreements about the
regulatory details and whether the bill should include provisions expunging
past low-level pot convictions.
A
last minute bill has popped up in the legislature that would allow striking
workers to get unemployment benefits, local assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch
6-3-19)
The
legislature is scheduled to adjourn on June 19th this year.
This
Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 AM will be the "Bagels and Benefits” Otsego
County Chamber Membership Orientation at the Chamber offices at 189 Main Street
on the 5th floor. The orientations are
Free, but do require an RSVP to baheegan@otsegocc.com by this Wednesday June 5.
Tickets
are on sale for the Chenango County Republican Committee's fundraising Lobster
fest. This year's Lobster fest will be
held on Sunday July 21 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. More information is available at 334-7693 or
226-3271.
The
3rd Annual Savannah Williams memorial scholarship fundraising event will be
held this coming Saturday at the Canasawacta Country Club. The event will feature Golf, Barbecue Food
& Live Music; more information is available by email
AlexanderSWilliams36@gmail.com
The
City of Oneonta is launching Round II of Downtown Improvement Fund applications
today, specifically for the creation of new, high-quality upper story housing
units. The Round II Information and applications will be available on the
City's website, oneonta.ny.us or by Delaware Engineering, at 432 8073,
Completed applications are due by July 12th.
A
Norwich Mayoral Candidates Forum will be held today at 5:30 at Bohemian Moon
Restaurant. Incumbent Christine Carnrike
& Challengers Jill Osterhout-Kraft & Shawn Sastri are expected to
participate.
can be made starting today for the Dental & Veterinary portions of the
Greater Chenango Cares event to be held July 11th through July 20th at the
Norwich High School. Elizabeth Monaco of
Chenango United Way is helping to put this event together & she said that
she needs many volunteers:
(Elizabeth
Monaco 6-3-19)
Monaco
said people should call 337-4129 for dental appointments and 334-9724 extension
3 for Veterinary appointments, Medical & Vision services will be offered on
a walk in basis, more information is available by calling the Chenango United
Way at 334-8815.
Governor
Cuomo told reporters in Albany today that he doesn't believe it's feasible for
lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana this year. Cuomo said that that there is insufficient
support in the state Senate, because there are disagreements about the
regulatory details and whether the bill should include provisions expunging
past low-level pot convictions.
A
last minute bill has popped up in the legislature that would allow striking
workers to get unemployment benefits, local assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch
6-3-19)
The
legislature is scheduled to adjourn on June 19th this year.
This
Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 AM will be the "Bagels and Benefits” Otsego
County Chamber Membership Orientation at the Chamber offices at 189 Main Street
on the 5th floor. The orientations are
Free, but do require an RSVP to baheegan@otsegocc.com by this Wednesday June 5.
Tickets
are on sale for the Chenango County Republican Committee's fundraising Lobster
fest. This year's Lobster fest will be
held on Sunday July 21 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. More information is available at 334-7693 or
226-3271.
The
3rd Annual Savannah Williams memorial scholarship fundraising event will be
held this coming Saturday at the Canasawacta Country Club. The event will feature Golf, Barbecue Food
& Live Music; more information is available by email
AlexanderSWilliams36@gmail.com
The
City of Oneonta is launching Round II of Downtown Improvement Fund applications
today, specifically for the creation of new, high-quality upper story housing
units. The Round II Information and applications will be available on the
City's website, oneonta.ny.us or by Delaware Engineering, at 432 8073,
Completed applications are due by July 12th.
A
Norwich Mayoral Candidates Forum will be held today at 5:30 at Bohemian Moon
Restaurant. Incumbent Christine Carnrike
& Challengers Jill Osterhout-Kraft & Shawn Sastri are expected to
participate.
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-29-19
14 year old Melodie Loya of
Bainbridge made it through the 2nd round of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling
Bee Tuesday in the state of Maryland. 47
of the 567 contestants were eliminated Tuesday; Loya is participating in the Scripps
Spelling Bee for the 3rd straight year.
Governor Cuomo announced
yesterday that he plans to run for a 4th term in 2022. Cuomo handily defeated republican Marcus
Molinaro last year on Election Day,
Commerce Chenango has announced
the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Thursday, June 13th, in
the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in
Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM. The panel
discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York
Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance
Company. The workshop is open to Chamber
Members only; registration is required by June 10 by calling 334-1400 or
register@chenangony.org.
Delaware County Public Health
and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego, in conjunction with Sidney Memorial
Library and Andes Public Library, are offering free Narcan trainings to the
public. The training is open to everyone. Upon completion of the training, each
person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit.
Free Upcoming Narcan Trainings will be tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Andes
Public Library & Thursday, June 6th @ 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public
Library- Smart Community Room.
Chenango County students
entering 8th or 9th grade in September, can attend the annual Chenango Memorial
Hospital Career Days on August 14th and 15th.
CMH will be hosting a free two day “camp” to explore different careers
in the medical field. Activities will be
hands on in Radiology, Heart Care, Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy,
Operating Room, Nursing, Maternity, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy and Nursing
Home. More information is available at
337-4285; the Application deadline is June 7th.
The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans
Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the
Sidney Golf & Country Club.
Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 5-29-19)
More information about the
fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park & the current expansion
is available at 518-256-7899.
State Lawmakers are continuing
to re-word legislation before the end of the 2019 session that may legalize
recreational Marijuana in New York State.
The New York State Sheriff's Association opposes that idea, Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:
(Sheriff Dumond 5-29-19)
An amended marijuana
legalization bill was introduced on Friday to echo Governor Cuomo's original
proposal, which would include the forming of the Office of Cannabis Management
to regulate commercial and medical marijuana.
26-year-old Haylery Rodriguez of Johnson City was issued
tickets Friday for Unlicensed Operator and 7 improper restraint tickets. State Police responded to the report of a
several children rising unrestrained in a vehicle leaving the Tioga Downs. A trooper stopped the vehicle on State Route
17 & discovered 12 people in a vehicle that seats 7. 7 children ranging from ages 3 to 11 that
were not in child seats, booster seats or even belted in the vehicle &
Rodriguez was driving with only a learner’s permit and did not have a licensed
driver in the vehicle. The trooper stayed with the vehicle for 2 1/2 hours to
ensure everyone in the vehicle was picked up by a licensed driver with the
proper safety equipment.
The Pennsylvania-New York Joint Interstate Bridge Commission
will conduct its annual meeting today at the Binghamton State Office Building,
44 Hawley Street. The meeting will be held on the 18th floor and scheduled to
begin at 10:00 AM, Representatives from the State DOT and the Pennsylvania DOT
will discuss matters related to the 10 bridges crossing the Delaware River to
Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.
The meeting is open to the public.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another Free
Rabies Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today. The Clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire
Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Bainbridge made it through the 2nd round of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling
Bee Tuesday in the state of Maryland. 47
of the 567 contestants were eliminated Tuesday; Loya is participating in the Scripps
Spelling Bee for the 3rd straight year.
Governor Cuomo announced
yesterday that he plans to run for a 4th term in 2022. Cuomo handily defeated republican Marcus
Molinaro last year on Election Day,
Commerce Chenango has announced
the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Thursday, June 13th, in
the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in
Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM. The panel
discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York
Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance
Company. The workshop is open to Chamber
Members only; registration is required by June 10 by calling 334-1400 or
register@chenangony.org.
Delaware County Public Health
and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego, in conjunction with Sidney Memorial
Library and Andes Public Library, are offering free Narcan trainings to the
public. The training is open to everyone. Upon completion of the training, each
person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit.
Free Upcoming Narcan Trainings will be tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Andes
Public Library & Thursday, June 6th @ 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public
Library- Smart Community Room.
Chenango County students
entering 8th or 9th grade in September, can attend the annual Chenango Memorial
Hospital Career Days on August 14th and 15th.
CMH will be hosting a free two day “camp” to explore different careers
in the medical field. Activities will be
hands on in Radiology, Heart Care, Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy,
Operating Room, Nursing, Maternity, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy and Nursing
Home. More information is available at
337-4285; the Application deadline is June 7th.
The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans
Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the
Sidney Golf & Country Club.
Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 5-29-19)
More information about the
fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans' Memorial Park & the current expansion
is available at 518-256-7899.
State Lawmakers are continuing
to re-word legislation before the end of the 2019 session that may legalize
recreational Marijuana in New York State.
The New York State Sheriff's Association opposes that idea, Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:
(Sheriff Dumond 5-29-19)
An amended marijuana
legalization bill was introduced on Friday to echo Governor Cuomo's original
proposal, which would include the forming of the Office of Cannabis Management
to regulate commercial and medical marijuana.
26-year-old Haylery Rodriguez of Johnson City was issued
tickets Friday for Unlicensed Operator and 7 improper restraint tickets. State Police responded to the report of a
several children rising unrestrained in a vehicle leaving the Tioga Downs. A trooper stopped the vehicle on State Route
17 & discovered 12 people in a vehicle that seats 7. 7 children ranging from ages 3 to 11 that
were not in child seats, booster seats or even belted in the vehicle &
Rodriguez was driving with only a learner’s permit and did not have a licensed
driver in the vehicle. The trooper stayed with the vehicle for 2 1/2 hours to
ensure everyone in the vehicle was picked up by a licensed driver with the
proper safety equipment.
The Pennsylvania-New York Joint Interstate Bridge Commission
will conduct its annual meeting today at the Binghamton State Office Building,
44 Hawley Street. The meeting will be held on the 18th floor and scheduled to
begin at 10:00 AM, Representatives from the State DOT and the Pennsylvania DOT
will discuss matters related to the 10 bridges crossing the Delaware River to
Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.
The meeting is open to the public.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another Free
Rabies Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today. The Clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire
Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
ANDES PUBLIC LIBRARYBainbridgeBinghamtonChenango county health departmentDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG DUMONDFRIENDS OF RECOVERY DELAWARE OTSEGOHAYLERY RODRIGUEZJohnson CityMARYLANDNBT INSURANCENew YorkNEW YORK CENTRAL MUTUALNEW YORK STATE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATIONPENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK JOINT INTERSTATE BRIDGE COMMISSIONSidney Golf & Country ClubSIDNEY MEMSIDNEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARYSIDNEY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKTOM RUFFWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 5-28-19
The 57th General Clinton Canoe regatta was held
over the Memorial Day Weekend, with over 1000 paddlers from 22 states & 5
Canadian Provinces participating.
In the men’s NYMCRA stock Race, Mike & Wayne Himes of
Otego took 1st place; they spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Himes 5-29-19)
In one of the largest C1 Pro fields Rod McLain from Maine
was able to use high water conditions from Milford down to his advantage to
take 1st place: he talked to WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:
(Rod McLain 5-28-19)
Oneonta resident Trevor LeFever took 2nd place in
the C2 Pro class with his partner Ben Schlimmer of Camillus; he discussed what
it is like to race against Canoe Racing Legend Serge Corbin:
(Trevor LeFever 5-29-19)
Complete results of the races are available at
canoeregatta.org.
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the Sidney Central
School District today along with the Raymond Corporation of Greene, for the
opening of their Raymond welding Center.
Sidney Welding Program Advisor Joseph Waltz told WCDO News about the
full year course
(Joseph Waltz 5-28-19)
Raymond Corporation representative Dan Quiter Jr. told WCDO
News that this program is the first of its kind locally:
(Dan Quiter Jr 5-28-19)
The program was started through the efforts of 6 Sidney
Students and a Raymond Corporation Advisor.
Communities & Educators are looking at ways to curb
tobacco use & the use of fruit flavored E-Cigarettes like Juul, that are hooking
a whole new generation of people getting addicted to Nicotine. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties explains;
(Linda Wegner 5-28-19)
Wegner said that 1 Juul packet contains as much nicotine as
an entire pack of tobacco cigarettes and her group is continuing to try to
educate local residents not to be tricked into nicotine use & addiction.
An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on
Friday by lawmakers in Albany, which more closely echoes what Governor Cuomo
wanted in the bill earlier this year.
The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate
commercial and medical marijuana; it would also expunge the records of those
who have committed marijuana-based offenses in the past. Opponents to Marijuana legalization site
potential issues with traffic safety and increased links to mental illnesses
such as Schizophrenia & violence.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies charged 40-year-old
Jeffrey Bosket of Tompkins with 2 counts of harboring a dangerous dog in
violation of Agriculture and Markets Law. The charge follows an investigation
where an individual was allegedly bitten by 2 dogs owned by Bosket in the Town
of Tompkins. Bosket was issued tickets and was scheduled to appear before the
Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
State Senator Fred Akshar released a new Community Voice
Survey on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for
vaccination for children attending school in New York State. All 50 states require that students be vaccinated
for diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio among many others, all
states allow exemptions for medical reasons, but 47 (including New York) allow
exemptions for religious reasons. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that measles was eradicated
in 2000; however 940 measles cases were reported nationwide this year, with
more than half of those reported in New York City & Rockland County. Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh
in on Senate bill S.2994 which would repeal all non-medical exemptions from vaccination
requirements for children; the survey is available at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
New York State will not be
funding a housing development with 64 units in Oneonta' 6th Ward. The RSS development announced their plans
last year, with residents speaking out about the plans to have some people in
the development recovering from substance abuse. Governor Cuomo recently announced that 6
organizations in The Southern Tier would receive $21.3 million in tax credits
and low-interest loans from the State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018
Unified Funding applications; the Oneonta RSS project was not included.
The 57th General Clinton canoe regatta was held over the
Memorial Day weekend, with over 1000 pro & Amateur Paddlers from 22 states
& 5 Canadian Provinces participating.
The 2 person pro race was won by Steve Lajoie & Jimmy
Pellerin, who completed the 70 mile course in 7:15:23, they spoke with WCDO’s
Craig Stevens
(Lajoie/Pellerin 5-28)
The Duo beat 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever of Oneonta
& Ben Schlimmer of Camillus by 2 minutes, but 2nd place wasn’t easy as they
beat out Guillaume Blaise & Samuel Friggone for Quebec by just 1 second,
Schlimmer spoke to Craig Stevens about the close ending:
(Schlimmer 5-28)
62 year old Regatta champion Serge Corbin & his partner
Normand Mainguy finished 4th in the pro race, he talked with WCDO’s Craig
Stevens after the race;
(Serge Corbin 5-28)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Michigan Team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim
Triebold & Weston Willoughby won the C4 Race with a time of 7:37:45; Local Paddler Bob Zaveral of Mount Upton
spoke to Craig Stevens after his 4 person team finished 2nd in the C-4 race
yesterday:
(Zaveral 5-28)
Walton father Son team Bill & Lucas Walley won the tough
stock aluminum race by 40 minutes over the 2nd place finishers, Lucas Walley
talked about racing with the heavier canoes to WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Lucas Walley 5-28)
Complete results can be found at canoeregatta.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE
workforce development event today aimed at business owners and managers who are
struggling to hire staff or have employees in drug and/or alcohol treatment and
recovery. Representatives from the
Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO
Workforce and the Department of Labor will participate, the session will be
held at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 1/2 Main
Street, Delhi, more information is available at 746-2281.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will be hosting a listening
session on rising prescription drug costs in Binghamton Today. The event will include health care
professionals, seniors, and community leaders, at the Koffman Southern Tier
Incubator at 120 Hawley Street at 11:30 a.m.
Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with
Oneonta Elks, over their wrongful use of over $480,000 charitable assets from
the estate of a benefactor whose last will and testament directed that the
funds be used to help the needs of children, people with disabilities, and the
elderly. The Oneonta Elks are required
to repay those funds, after the investigation determined that the Oneonta Elks
repeatedly appropriated and expended almost $170,000 to pay for capital
improvements to its lodge building and property, as well as covering general
operating expenses, rather than for the intended purposes.
over the Memorial Day Weekend, with over 1000 paddlers from 22 states & 5
Canadian Provinces participating.
In the men’s NYMCRA stock Race, Mike & Wayne Himes of
Otego took 1st place; they spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Himes 5-29-19)
In one of the largest C1 Pro fields Rod McLain from Maine
was able to use high water conditions from Milford down to his advantage to
take 1st place: he talked to WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:
(Rod McLain 5-28-19)
Oneonta resident Trevor LeFever took 2nd place in
the C2 Pro class with his partner Ben Schlimmer of Camillus; he discussed what
it is like to race against Canoe Racing Legend Serge Corbin:
(Trevor LeFever 5-29-19)
Complete results of the races are available at
canoeregatta.org.
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the Sidney Central
School District today along with the Raymond Corporation of Greene, for the
opening of their Raymond welding Center.
Sidney Welding Program Advisor Joseph Waltz told WCDO News about the
full year course
(Joseph Waltz 5-28-19)
Raymond Corporation representative Dan Quiter Jr. told WCDO
News that this program is the first of its kind locally:
(Dan Quiter Jr 5-28-19)
The program was started through the efforts of 6 Sidney
Students and a Raymond Corporation Advisor.
Communities & Educators are looking at ways to curb
tobacco use & the use of fruit flavored E-Cigarettes like Juul, that are hooking
a whole new generation of people getting addicted to Nicotine. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties explains;
(Linda Wegner 5-28-19)
Wegner said that 1 Juul packet contains as much nicotine as
an entire pack of tobacco cigarettes and her group is continuing to try to
educate local residents not to be tricked into nicotine use & addiction.
An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on
Friday by lawmakers in Albany, which more closely echoes what Governor Cuomo
wanted in the bill earlier this year.
The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate
commercial and medical marijuana; it would also expunge the records of those
who have committed marijuana-based offenses in the past. Opponents to Marijuana legalization site
potential issues with traffic safety and increased links to mental illnesses
such as Schizophrenia & violence.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies charged 40-year-old
Jeffrey Bosket of Tompkins with 2 counts of harboring a dangerous dog in
violation of Agriculture and Markets Law. The charge follows an investigation
where an individual was allegedly bitten by 2 dogs owned by Bosket in the Town
of Tompkins. Bosket was issued tickets and was scheduled to appear before the
Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
State Senator Fred Akshar released a new Community Voice
Survey on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for
vaccination for children attending school in New York State. All 50 states require that students be vaccinated
for diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio among many others, all
states allow exemptions for medical reasons, but 47 (including New York) allow
exemptions for religious reasons. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that measles was eradicated
in 2000; however 940 measles cases were reported nationwide this year, with
more than half of those reported in New York City & Rockland County. Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh
in on Senate bill S.2994 which would repeal all non-medical exemptions from vaccination
requirements for children; the survey is available at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
New York State will not be
funding a housing development with 64 units in Oneonta' 6th Ward. The RSS development announced their plans
last year, with residents speaking out about the plans to have some people in
the development recovering from substance abuse. Governor Cuomo recently announced that 6
organizations in The Southern Tier would receive $21.3 million in tax credits
and low-interest loans from the State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018
Unified Funding applications; the Oneonta RSS project was not included.
The 57th General Clinton canoe regatta was held over the
Memorial Day weekend, with over 1000 pro & Amateur Paddlers from 22 states
& 5 Canadian Provinces participating.
The 2 person pro race was won by Steve Lajoie & Jimmy
Pellerin, who completed the 70 mile course in 7:15:23, they spoke with WCDO’s
Craig Stevens
(Lajoie/Pellerin 5-28)
The Duo beat 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever of Oneonta
& Ben Schlimmer of Camillus by 2 minutes, but 2nd place wasn’t easy as they
beat out Guillaume Blaise & Samuel Friggone for Quebec by just 1 second,
Schlimmer spoke to Craig Stevens about the close ending:
(Schlimmer 5-28)
62 year old Regatta champion Serge Corbin & his partner
Normand Mainguy finished 4th in the pro race, he talked with WCDO’s Craig
Stevens after the race;
(Serge Corbin 5-28)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Michigan Team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim
Triebold & Weston Willoughby won the C4 Race with a time of 7:37:45; Local Paddler Bob Zaveral of Mount Upton
spoke to Craig Stevens after his 4 person team finished 2nd in the C-4 race
yesterday:
(Zaveral 5-28)
Walton father Son team Bill & Lucas Walley won the tough
stock aluminum race by 40 minutes over the 2nd place finishers, Lucas Walley
talked about racing with the heavier canoes to WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Lucas Walley 5-28)
Complete results can be found at canoeregatta.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE
workforce development event today aimed at business owners and managers who are
struggling to hire staff or have employees in drug and/or alcohol treatment and
recovery. Representatives from the
Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO
Workforce and the Department of Labor will participate, the session will be
held at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 1/2 Main
Street, Delhi, more information is available at 746-2281.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will be hosting a listening
session on rising prescription drug costs in Binghamton Today. The event will include health care
professionals, seniors, and community leaders, at the Koffman Southern Tier
Incubator at 120 Hawley Street at 11:30 a.m.
Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with
Oneonta Elks, over their wrongful use of over $480,000 charitable assets from
the estate of a benefactor whose last will and testament directed that the
funds be used to help the needs of children, people with disabilities, and the
elderly. The Oneonta Elks are required
to repay those funds, after the investigation determined that the Oneonta Elks
repeatedly appropriated and expended almost $170,000 to pay for capital
improvements to its lodge building and property, as well as covering general
operating expenses, rather than for the intended purposes.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBinghamtonBOB ZAVERALCDO WORKFORCECONGRESSMAN ANTHONY BRINDISIDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDELAWARE COUNTY DRUG TREATMENT COURTDELAWARE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTAGUILAUME BLAISEJEFFREY BOSKETJIMMY PELLERINKOFFMAN SOUTHERN TIER INCUBATORMICHIGANNew YorkONEONTA ELKS LODGEOtegoQUEBECSAMUEL FRIGONESIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTTOMPKINSTREVOR LEFEVERWCDOWESTON WILLOUGHBY
WCDO News — Thursday 2-7-19
Judge John Lambert ordered tenants of 195 Main Street in
Oneonta out by this afternoon, after the Owner Melania Pervu failed to meet
deadlines to get safety violations taken care of, that were established by the
City of Oneonta. Pervu had until January
11th to comply with the city's building codes, and failed to do so, the retail
spaces on the 1st floor will be allowed to remain; Judge Lambert declared that
anyone left in the building after 4:30 this afternoon will be removed by Otsego
County Sheriff's deputies.
A “vulnerable adult” was reported missing after he was last
seen leaving Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown in January. 67 year old Chester
Kucharski Jr of Oneonta was last seen leaving Bassett around 3:50 PM on Friday,
January 25th. Kucharski is described as 5’11, 150lbs, Gray Hair,
Hazel Eyes, Police reported that he had been evicted from his residence in
Oneonta and had been transported to Bassett Hospital. He was discharged from
the hospital and has not been located. Anyone
with information on Kucharski is asked to contact the Cooperstown Police
Department at 547-2500 extension 1.
Officials from the New York Sherriff’s Association, the New
York State Association of the Chiefs of Police along with the Association of
County Health Officials, the state Parent Teachers Association and Triple-A New
York all announced their opposition to a proposal to legalize recreational
marijuana in New York State, at a press conference in Albany today. The concerns raised included the expected
negative impact on road safety with more impaired drivers, as well as an impact
on children and overall public health. Despite support from many at the state
level, those opposed say the risk is not worth the reward.
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)
will kick off the Annual Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland this weekend. Hundreds
of volunteer firefighters from across the State, dressed in full turnout gear,
will participate in a variety of events and races throughout the weekend. More
information is available at fasny.com
Sidney Village Public Works Superintendent Mike Mercurio
announced that crews have repaired a water main break near Bird Avenue area
this morning. Residents in that section
of the village are advised to let their water run for a short period of time is
it appears discolored.
The Oneonta Police Department is
reminding area residents to not fall for Scam Calls and Emails Impersonating
the IRS. At this time of year, Scammers
and cyber thieves use the IRS as bait to scam unsuspecting & less tech
savvy people, the most common tax scams are phone calls and emails from thieves
who claim to be from the IRS & ask for personal financial information. The IRS Does not make such phone calls, and
complaint forms can be filed online at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room in the High School
at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Wells
Bridge today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM.
The drive will be held at the Wells Bridge Fire Department, 104 County
Highway 4, those wishing to donate blood can make an appointment with the Red
Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED
CROSS. All blood types are needed.
Otsego Express announced that Route 9 operated by The Arc
Otsego will be canceled for today.
Oneonta out by this afternoon, after the Owner Melania Pervu failed to meet
deadlines to get safety violations taken care of, that were established by the
City of Oneonta. Pervu had until January
11th to comply with the city's building codes, and failed to do so, the retail
spaces on the 1st floor will be allowed to remain; Judge Lambert declared that
anyone left in the building after 4:30 this afternoon will be removed by Otsego
County Sheriff's deputies.
A “vulnerable adult” was reported missing after he was last
seen leaving Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown in January. 67 year old Chester
Kucharski Jr of Oneonta was last seen leaving Bassett around 3:50 PM on Friday,
January 25th. Kucharski is described as 5’11, 150lbs, Gray Hair,
Hazel Eyes, Police reported that he had been evicted from his residence in
Oneonta and had been transported to Bassett Hospital. He was discharged from
the hospital and has not been located. Anyone
with information on Kucharski is asked to contact the Cooperstown Police
Department at 547-2500 extension 1.
Officials from the New York Sherriff’s Association, the New
York State Association of the Chiefs of Police along with the Association of
County Health Officials, the state Parent Teachers Association and Triple-A New
York all announced their opposition to a proposal to legalize recreational
marijuana in New York State, at a press conference in Albany today. The concerns raised included the expected
negative impact on road safety with more impaired drivers, as well as an impact
on children and overall public health. Despite support from many at the state
level, those opposed say the risk is not worth the reward.
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY)
will kick off the Annual Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland this weekend. Hundreds
of volunteer firefighters from across the State, dressed in full turnout gear,
will participate in a variety of events and races throughout the weekend. More
information is available at fasny.com
Sidney Village Public Works Superintendent Mike Mercurio
announced that crews have repaired a water main break near Bird Avenue area
this morning. Residents in that section
of the village are advised to let their water run for a short period of time is
it appears discolored.
The Oneonta Police Department is
reminding area residents to not fall for Scam Calls and Emails Impersonating
the IRS. At this time of year, Scammers
and cyber thieves use the IRS as bait to scam unsuspecting & less tech
savvy people, the most common tax scams are phone calls and emails from thieves
who claim to be from the IRS & ask for personal financial information. The IRS Does not make such phone calls, and
complaint forms can be filed online at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room in the High School
at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Wells
Bridge today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM.
The drive will be held at the Wells Bridge Fire Department, 104 County
Highway 4, those wishing to donate blood can make an appointment with the Red
Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED
CROSS. All blood types are needed.
Otsego Express announced that Route 9 operated by The Arc
Otsego will be canceled for today.
WCDO News — Monday 1-7-19
The State Legislature will have their 2019 session start on
Wednesday and is scheduled to end June 19th.
Among the topics that are expected to be dealt with this year;
legalizing marijuana for recreational use, legalize sports betting, a state run
single payer Health insurance plan, gun
control, Ethics reforms, election reform & passing the Dream Act.
51 year old Anna Santiago of Greene was convicted for 3rd
degree Arson last year, she was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison in Court
Friday. Santiago was convicted for
setting her house on fire to get insurance money, an appeal is expected.
Governor Cuomo announced that he has nominated Keith Corlett
as the New State Police Superintendent. Corlett has been the Deputy Superintendent
with over 30 years of experience at the agency.
He will replace Superintendent George Beach, who is retiring.
A new law passed by the state legislature last year, is now
in effect. The Law requires all new or
renovated buildings in New York that have all men's bathrooms used by the
public to have changing tables available for diaper changing of infants. The rule applies to restaurants, stores and
movie theaters as well as state facilities & signs must be displayed
showing the location of the nearest available changing table.
54 year old Robert Gelinas of Ithaca is in critical
condition following a 2 car collision in Ithaca, where the Ithaca Police Chief
is credited with saving lives due to his quick action. State Police were dispatched to a 2-car
accident Thursday afternoon, before troopers arrived, Ithaca City Police Chief
Pete Tyler assisted, Gelinas was bleeding from the head and not breathing when
Chief Tyler began life saving measures.
Troopers and emergency responders arrived Gelinas was flown by Lifenet
to Upstate Medical Center where he remains in critical condition. 24-year-old Jenna Swertfager of Dryden was
the driver of the 2nd vehicle, she was taken to an area hospital as a
precaution due to pregnancy, tickets against Gelinas are expected, and the
investigation is still on-going.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is a featured
participant at the 2019 Annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference to be
held at SUNY Delhi on Thursday.
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Workshop sessions will be held on topics
such as antibiotic use, grazing management efficiencies, storage and feeding of
hay crops, soil health for vegetables, hemp growing and processing among other
topics. More information is available
by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at 865-6531 or
visit ccedelaware.org.
The Sidney Emergency Squad is looking for a new Director of
Operations, to replace Dana Weygand, Squad President Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 1-7-19)
Applications can be filed to
ziprecruiter.com, more information is available at sidneyems.org.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive this
afternoon at the Foothills Performing Arts Center at 24 Market Street in
Oneonta. The blood drive is being held
from 1:00 TO 6:00 PM. Appointments can
be made with the RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP,
at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR at 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wednesday and is scheduled to end June 19th.
Among the topics that are expected to be dealt with this year;
legalizing marijuana for recreational use, legalize sports betting, a state run
single payer Health insurance plan, gun
control, Ethics reforms, election reform & passing the Dream Act.
51 year old Anna Santiago of Greene was convicted for 3rd
degree Arson last year, she was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison in Court
Friday. Santiago was convicted for
setting her house on fire to get insurance money, an appeal is expected.
Governor Cuomo announced that he has nominated Keith Corlett
as the New State Police Superintendent. Corlett has been the Deputy Superintendent
with over 30 years of experience at the agency.
He will replace Superintendent George Beach, who is retiring.
A new law passed by the state legislature last year, is now
in effect. The Law requires all new or
renovated buildings in New York that have all men's bathrooms used by the
public to have changing tables available for diaper changing of infants. The rule applies to restaurants, stores and
movie theaters as well as state facilities & signs must be displayed
showing the location of the nearest available changing table.
54 year old Robert Gelinas of Ithaca is in critical
condition following a 2 car collision in Ithaca, where the Ithaca Police Chief
is credited with saving lives due to his quick action. State Police were dispatched to a 2-car
accident Thursday afternoon, before troopers arrived, Ithaca City Police Chief
Pete Tyler assisted, Gelinas was bleeding from the head and not breathing when
Chief Tyler began life saving measures.
Troopers and emergency responders arrived Gelinas was flown by Lifenet
to Upstate Medical Center where he remains in critical condition. 24-year-old Jenna Swertfager of Dryden was
the driver of the 2nd vehicle, she was taken to an area hospital as a
precaution due to pregnancy, tickets against Gelinas are expected, and the
investigation is still on-going.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is a featured
participant at the 2019 Annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference to be
held at SUNY Delhi on Thursday.
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Workshop sessions will be held on topics
such as antibiotic use, grazing management efficiencies, storage and feeding of
hay crops, soil health for vegetables, hemp growing and processing among other
topics. More information is available
by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at 865-6531 or
visit ccedelaware.org.
The Sidney Emergency Squad is looking for a new Director of
Operations, to replace Dana Weygand, Squad President Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 1-7-19)
Applications can be filed to
ziprecruiter.com, more information is available at sidneyems.org.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive this
afternoon at the Foothills Performing Arts Center at 24 Market Street in
Oneonta. The blood drive is being held
from 1:00 TO 6:00 PM. Appointments can
be made with the RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP,
at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR at 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-2-19
Oneonta Police & Fire department officials will hold a press conference today, regarding the fatal fire at 5 Walling Avenue Saturday morning that took the life of former Oneonta Firefighter John Heller, while he was helping 5 people escape out of the building. The press conference can be viewed live at the City of Oneonta Facebook page, at 5:00 PM.
Governor Cuomo granted clemency to 29 individuals who have demonstrated substantial evidence of rehabilitation and have avoided additional crime activities. The pardons were in recognition of each individuals’ efforts after serving their terms and to remove the barriers that their criminal records present to their immigration status, which affected 22 of the pardoned individuals, some who were facing possible deportation. The Governor said that in each case, a pardon will make immigration-related relief possible, if not automatic.
Willow Run in Kirkwood announced that they will be expanding & adding staff this spring. The company announced that they received a 1.2 million dollar grant for their expansion, which was awarded as part of the regional economic development awards program. The expansion should lead to 40 more jobs; they currently employ about 450 people at their current site.
Otsego County has funding for a Microenterprise Program to assist small businesses with 5 or fewer employees. The application deadline is January 31st; more information is available through Thomas Development at 753-1433.
The Sidney Dollars for Scholars program, for Graduating Sidney High School Seniors, has had a change in the amount of time the seniors have to participate. Program Spokesperson Tracy Young explains:
(Tracy Young 1-2-19)
Young said that they are awarding 81 scholarships this year totaling over $80,000, the website is SIDNEYNY.DOLLARSFORSCHOLARS.ORG.
State Police CNET and Vestal Police stopped a vehicle on Murray Street in Binghamton for a Traffic violation. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, Police executed a search warrant at 64 Oak Street in Binghamton, they seized 103 pounds of marihuana, with a street value of $412,000; plus 60 boxes of concentrated cannabis vapor cartridges; 224 canisters of medical grade flavored marihuana; plus cocaine; $37,000 cash; drug paraphernalia and packaging. Police arrested 22-year-old Naami Islam and 21-year-old Melissa Pincus, both of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance. Both were arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court, they were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
A stray cat in the town of Kortright has tested positive for the rabies virus. There were no human exposures to the cat. An unvaccinated cat was exposed to the rabies virus by the rabid cat; the cat will be humanely euthanized. This is the third animal that has tested positive for rabies in Delaware County in 2018.
A funeral for John Heller, the former Oneonta firefighter who died rescuing 5 people in the Saturday morning fire at 5 Walling Avenue, will be held this week. Calling hours will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street in Oneonta. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. His life will be celebrated at the East Meredith Fire Department, immediately following the funeral service.
Governor Cuomo was inaugurated for his 3rd term as Governor last Night at Ellis Island, where he promised that New York will lead the way during this time of divisive politics:
(Cuomo 1-2-19)
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul & others were also sworn into office yesterday, on New Year's Day.
About 130 customers were without power this morning, due to high winds from yesterday's weather. NYSEG reported outages across Otsego & Chenango Counties; crews are working to restore power as fast as possible.
The Oneonta Common Council Meeting has been moved to tonight, as City Hall was closed New Year’s Day. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual State of The State Breakfast today at the SUNY Oneonta Otsego Grille in the Morris Conference Center. The event will begin at 8:30; State Senator Jim Seward & Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will be among the guest speakers.
Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at THE TRACKSIDE DINER on Main Street. The meeting will begin at 7:45am, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
Governor Cuomo granted clemency to 29 individuals who have demonstrated substantial evidence of rehabilitation and have avoided additional crime activities. The pardons were in recognition of each individuals’ efforts after serving their terms and to remove the barriers that their criminal records present to their immigration status, which affected 22 of the pardoned individuals, some who were facing possible deportation. The Governor said that in each case, a pardon will make immigration-related relief possible, if not automatic.
Willow Run in Kirkwood announced that they will be expanding & adding staff this spring. The company announced that they received a 1.2 million dollar grant for their expansion, which was awarded as part of the regional economic development awards program. The expansion should lead to 40 more jobs; they currently employ about 450 people at their current site.
Otsego County has funding for a Microenterprise Program to assist small businesses with 5 or fewer employees. The application deadline is January 31st; more information is available through Thomas Development at 753-1433.
The Sidney Dollars for Scholars program, for Graduating Sidney High School Seniors, has had a change in the amount of time the seniors have to participate. Program Spokesperson Tracy Young explains:
(Tracy Young 1-2-19)
Young said that they are awarding 81 scholarships this year totaling over $80,000, the website is SIDNEYNY.DOLLARSFORSCHOLARS.ORG.
State Police CNET and Vestal Police stopped a vehicle on Murray Street in Binghamton for a Traffic violation. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, Police executed a search warrant at 64 Oak Street in Binghamton, they seized 103 pounds of marihuana, with a street value of $412,000; plus 60 boxes of concentrated cannabis vapor cartridges; 224 canisters of medical grade flavored marihuana; plus cocaine; $37,000 cash; drug paraphernalia and packaging. Police arrested 22-year-old Naami Islam and 21-year-old Melissa Pincus, both of Binghamton for Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance. Both were arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court, they were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
A stray cat in the town of Kortright has tested positive for the rabies virus. There were no human exposures to the cat. An unvaccinated cat was exposed to the rabies virus by the rabid cat; the cat will be humanely euthanized. This is the third animal that has tested positive for rabies in Delaware County in 2018.
A funeral for John Heller, the former Oneonta firefighter who died rescuing 5 people in the Saturday morning fire at 5 Walling Avenue, will be held this week. Calling hours will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street in Oneonta. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. His life will be celebrated at the East Meredith Fire Department, immediately following the funeral service.
Governor Cuomo was inaugurated for his 3rd term as Governor last Night at Ellis Island, where he promised that New York will lead the way during this time of divisive politics:
(Cuomo 1-2-19)
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul & others were also sworn into office yesterday, on New Year's Day.
About 130 customers were without power this morning, due to high winds from yesterday's weather. NYSEG reported outages across Otsego & Chenango Counties; crews are working to restore power as fast as possible.
The Oneonta Common Council Meeting has been moved to tonight, as City Hall was closed New Year’s Day. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual State of The State Breakfast today at the SUNY Oneonta Otsego Grille in the Morris Conference Center. The event will begin at 8:30; State Senator Jim Seward & Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will be among the guest speakers.
Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at THE TRACKSIDE DINER on Main Street. The meeting will begin at 7:45am, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
BinghamtonBOOKHOUT FUNERAL HOMEEAST MEREDITH FIRE DEPARTMENTFoothills Performing Arts CenterGovernor CuomoJOHN HELLERLieutenant Governor Kathy HochulNAAMI ISLAMNew YorkNYSEGONEONTA COMMON COUNCILONEONTA MAYOR GARY HERZIGOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCESidney Chamber of CommerceState senator Jim SewardSUNY ONEONTATRACY YOUNGWCDO