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WCDO News — Friday 11-15-13
Michael Buck of Middlefield was arraigned in Otsego county court on charges of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, criminal use of a firearm and criminal weapons possession. A grand jury indicted Buck earlier this week, in connection with the murder of his father Joseph Buck on September 22nd in the town of Middlefield. Buck was returned to the Otsego county jail on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million dollars bond pending additional court action.
The Amphenol building project Sidney is rapidly progressing at the new site next to K-Mart on Delaware avenue. Project Manager Tom Czernicki comments:
(Tom Czernicki 11-15-13)
Czernicki said that office staff is scheduled to move into the new facility in April of next year, manufacturing will be moved over in increments, with the final pieces moved by December of 2014.
Governor Cuomo was presented with the final report of the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission, which, outlines options to modernize the current tax system. The report suggests modernizing the sales tax while funding low- and middle-income tax relief, modifies the estate tax, reforms the state’s corporate and bank franchise taxes & reviews best practices to make the system more equitable for local governments, businesses and homeowners. Governor Cuomo will consider the Tax Relief Commission’s recommendations for including in the next state budget.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he would be hosting 2 town hall meetings next week. The first meeting will be the Town of North Norwich, on Monday at 5:30 PM at the town hall at 188 County route 23, followed by a town hall meeting for the Town of Nanticoke on Tuesday November 19th at 6:00 PM at the Nanticoke Town Hall at 755 Cherry Valley Hill Road in the town of Maine.
New York’s utility regulating agency has removed a barrier to the spread of charging stations for electric vehicles. The Public Service Commission decided it doesn’t have jurisdiction over publicly available electric vehicle charging stations. The PSC said its decision reduces regulatory barriers, in keeping with the Governor’s initiative to encourage growth in the use of electric vehicles. The Governor wants to see a statewide network of up to 3,000 charging stations over the next five years
The 315 area code in central and northern New York will not be split up any time soon. The state Public Service Commission is postponing the proceedings to determine how to create an additional area code in the 315 region, which includes all or part of 18 northern and central New York counties. Officials thought the 315 area code would run out of numbers in the first quarter of 2015, but now they project that won’t happen until the third quarter of 2016. Regulators say they should be able to re-start the proceeding quickly should the need arise.
Upstate New York homeowners would avoid increases in their flood insurance premiums under legislation introduced in Congress, according to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. Under the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, premium increases in National Flood Insurance Program policies would be delayed until the FEMA completes an affordability study. The legislation would apply retroactively to homeowners who recently purchased a home in a flood zone. The rate hikes for those homeowners took effect October 1st. Many homeowners in New York and New Jersey are facing higher online canadian pharmacy (http://www.jessicashops.com/canadian-pharmacy-cipro/) flood insurance rates as a result of Super storm Sandy and tropical storms Lee.
The Amphenol building project Sidney is rapidly progressing at the new site next to K-Mart on Delaware avenue. Project Manager Tom Czernicki comments:
(Tom Czernicki 11-15-13)
Czernicki said that office staff is scheduled to move into the new facility in April of next year, manufacturing will be moved over in increments, with the final pieces moved by December of 2014.
Governor Cuomo was presented with the final report of the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission, which, outlines options to modernize the current tax system. The report suggests modernizing the sales tax while funding low- and middle-income tax relief, modifies the estate tax, reforms the state’s corporate and bank franchise taxes & reviews best practices to make the system more equitable for local governments, businesses and homeowners. Governor Cuomo will consider the Tax Relief Commission’s recommendations for including in the next state budget.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he would be hosting 2 town hall meetings next week. The first meeting will be the Town of North Norwich, on Monday at 5:30 PM at the town hall at 188 County route 23, followed by a town hall meeting for the Town of Nanticoke on Tuesday November 19th at 6:00 PM at the Nanticoke Town Hall at 755 Cherry Valley Hill Road in the town of Maine.
New York’s utility regulating agency has removed a barrier to the spread of charging stations for electric vehicles. The Public Service Commission decided it doesn’t have jurisdiction over publicly available electric vehicle charging stations. The PSC said its decision reduces regulatory barriers, in keeping with the Governor’s initiative to encourage growth in the use of electric vehicles. The Governor wants to see a statewide network of up to 3,000 charging stations over the next five years
The 315 area code in central and northern New York will not be split up any time soon. The state Public Service Commission is postponing the proceedings to determine how to create an additional area code in the 315 region, which includes all or part of 18 northern and central New York counties. Officials thought the 315 area code would run out of numbers in the first quarter of 2015, but now they project that won’t happen until the third quarter of 2016. Regulators say they should be able to re-start the proceeding quickly should the need arise.
Upstate New York homeowners would avoid increases in their flood insurance premiums under legislation introduced in Congress, according to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. Under the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, premium increases in National Flood Insurance Program policies would be delayed until the FEMA completes an affordability study. The legislation would apply retroactively to homeowners who recently purchased a home in a flood zone. The rate hikes for those homeowners took effect October 1st. Many homeowners in New York and New Jersey are facing higher online canadian pharmacy (http://www.jessicashops.com/canadian-pharmacy-cipro/) flood insurance rates as a result of Super storm Sandy and tropical storms Lee.
WCDO News — Monday 9-23-13
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shooting at 427 Lyon Brook Road in the Town of Oxford. Deputies reported that a victim was shot at through the passenger side of the vehicle he was operating; he was then involved in a motor vehicle accident fleeing the area. A search warrant was executed, and 40-year-old Martin Provo was found in a wooded area. Deputies recovered the shotgun along with shell casings, seized approximately 1.75 ounces of cocaine, several pounds of marihuana, a digital scale, over $3,800 in cash, & several guns. Provo was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Marihuana, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33-Year-old Michael Buck of Cooperstown for 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, & criminal use of a firearm. Buck is accused of killing his father, 64-year-old Joseph Buck in the family home on Indian Run Road. Buck was arraigned Sunday morning at Bassett hospital, by Otsego County Court Judge Lambert, and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at the Kwik Fill Gas Station on State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich. A white male, 6 feet tall dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, black and white gloves, and a white knit hat and or a white face mask, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled on foot& was last seen entering the plaza located on the east side of state route 12. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 334-2000.
Former Sidney mayor Elwood “Dixie” Davis passed away Thursday, at the Veteran’s home in Oxford. Davis served on the Sidney village board from 1966 to 1979; he served as mayor from 1979 to 1999. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Home.
State police reported that a toddler who fell from a second-story window in Hancock September 17th, died over the weekend, 18 month old Andie Johnson died Saturday, the autopsy performed Sunday showed that the child died of cardiopulmonary arrest due to severe head trauma. The manner of death was ruled accidental.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33-Year-old Michael Buck of Cooperstown for 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, & criminal use of a firearm. Buck is accused of killing his father, 64-year-old Joseph Buck in the family home on Indian Run Road. Buck was arraigned Sunday morning at Bassett hospital, by Otsego County Court Judge Lambert, and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at the Kwik Fill Gas Station on State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich. A white male, 6 feet tall dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, black and white gloves, and a white knit hat and or a white face mask, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled on foot& was last seen entering the plaza located on the east side of state route 12. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 334-2000.
Former Sidney mayor Elwood “Dixie” Davis passed away Thursday, at the Veteran’s home in Oxford. Davis served on the Sidney village board from 1966 to 1979; he served as mayor from 1979 to 1999. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Home.
State police reported that a toddler who fell from a second-story window in Hancock September 17th, died over the weekend, 18 month old Andie Johnson died Saturday, the autopsy performed Sunday showed that the child died of cardiopulmonary arrest due to severe head trauma. The manner of death was ruled accidental.
WCDO News — Thursday 3-21-13
Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver outlined the agreement on the 2013-14 Budget AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN Albany last night; the governor outlined some of the aspects of the plan
(Cuomo 3-21-13)
Senate Leader Dean Skelos agreed that the budget will work this year & into the next one:
(Dean Skelos 3-21-13)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the $350 tax rebate for middle-income families would be a boost in 2014:
(Sheldon Silver 3-21-13)
Budget votes by lawmakers will begin on Saturday, with the potential to be the earliest state budget since 1976 and the first time New York has had three consecutive, on-time budgets since 1984.
Norwich police have arrested 4 people in connection with the sale of heroin. Charged were 25-year-old Ashley Babcock of Norwich, 35-year-old Eneth Davenport of Norwich, 28-year-old Randy Buck of Sherburne, and 24-year-old Michael Marshall of vestal, for 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Babcock and Davenport were also charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and Marshall was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All are being held in the Norwich City lockup pending arraignments scheduled for today in Norwich City Court.
34-year-old Francisco Torres of Oneonta has been indicted by an Otsego County grand jury and has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for allegedly failing to register as a sexual offender. Torres was charged with 2 counts of failure to register as a sexual offender, for allegedly moving to Oneonta from state route 7 in Colliersville in December, and failing to notify authorities within 10 days of the move. Torres may face additional charges for allegedly living in Albany, Hartwick & the town of Maryland without reporting those addresses, as required of level 2 sex offenders, he was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
Traffic detours have been set up following an accident that damaged a bridge on Otsego County Route 11C in the town of Hartwick. Officials said that a tractor-trailer truck tried to fit through the bridge Wednesday, but the rig was too tall and caused damage to a steel beam. The damage has led to traffic detours and changes to the Oneonta Public Transit routes between Oneonta and Cooperstown. 36-year-old Steven Marrero of Newark New Jersey was ticket with exceeding the clearance & for an equipment violation following the accident.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Raymond Travis & 65 year old Wilma Travis of Worcester in connection with filing a false report of a stolen vehicle. Wilma Travis was charged with 3rd degree falsely reporting an incident, Raymond Travis was charged with 6th degree conspiracy and several violations of vehicle and traffic law, they face court action at a later date.
Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 southbound and State Route 17 eastbound between exits 3 & 4 will be reduced to 1 lane between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM nightly beginning Tonight, through this Saturday morning. I-81 southbound exit 4N ramp to State Route 7 northbound will be closed; Traffic will be detoured using exit 4S to State Route 7 northbound. Crews will be working to remove concrete barrier for future lane shifts.
(Cuomo 3-21-13)
Senate Leader Dean Skelos agreed that the budget will work this year & into the next one:
(Dean Skelos 3-21-13)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the $350 tax rebate for middle-income families would be a boost in 2014:
(Sheldon Silver 3-21-13)
Budget votes by lawmakers will begin on Saturday, with the potential to be the earliest state budget since 1976 and the first time New York has had three consecutive, on-time budgets since 1984.
Norwich police have arrested 4 people in connection with the sale of heroin. Charged were 25-year-old Ashley Babcock of Norwich, 35-year-old Eneth Davenport of Norwich, 28-year-old Randy Buck of Sherburne, and 24-year-old Michael Marshall of vestal, for 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Babcock and Davenport were also charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and Marshall was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All are being held in the Norwich City lockup pending arraignments scheduled for today in Norwich City Court.
34-year-old Francisco Torres of Oneonta has been indicted by an Otsego County grand jury and has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for allegedly failing to register as a sexual offender. Torres was charged with 2 counts of failure to register as a sexual offender, for allegedly moving to Oneonta from state route 7 in Colliersville in December, and failing to notify authorities within 10 days of the move. Torres may face additional charges for allegedly living in Albany, Hartwick & the town of Maryland without reporting those addresses, as required of level 2 sex offenders, he was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
Traffic detours have been set up following an accident that damaged a bridge on Otsego County Route 11C in the town of Hartwick. Officials said that a tractor-trailer truck tried to fit through the bridge Wednesday, but the rig was too tall and caused damage to a steel beam. The damage has led to traffic detours and changes to the Oneonta Public Transit routes between Oneonta and Cooperstown. 36-year-old Steven Marrero of Newark New Jersey was ticket with exceeding the clearance & for an equipment violation following the accident.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Raymond Travis & 65 year old Wilma Travis of Worcester in connection with filing a false report of a stolen vehicle. Wilma Travis was charged with 3rd degree falsely reporting an incident, Raymond Travis was charged with 6th degree conspiracy and several violations of vehicle and traffic law, they face court action at a later date.
Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 southbound and State Route 17 eastbound between exits 3 & 4 will be reduced to 1 lane between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM nightly beginning Tonight, through this Saturday morning. I-81 southbound exit 4N ramp to State Route 7 northbound will be closed; Traffic will be detoured using exit 4S to State Route 7 northbound. Crews will be working to remove concrete barrier for future lane shifts.
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