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WCDO News — Monday 7-22-19
There is still a lot of work to be done before The High
Bridge Wind Farm Turbines are built in the town of Guilford, after last week’s
open forum where town citizens asked question about the project directly to
Calpine representatives, who are seeking to put up to 30 turbines there,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments about the timeline:
(George Senek 7-22-19)
Senek said that he thought that last week’s meeting was a
positive step; subsequent meeting will be posted at the town’s website guilfordny.com,
or at their Facebook page.
2 of yesterday’s 6 inductees into the National Baseball hall
Of Fame, spent time pitching for the New York Yankees. Mike Mussina pitched 10 years for Baltimore before
coming to New York; he said that he had to be convinced to come to the big city
by then Yankee Manager Joe Torre:
(Mike Mussina NY)
Mariano Rivera spent his entire 18 year career pitching for
the New York Yankees, setting the record for saves by a relief pitcher; he
talked about New York fans in his speech yesterday:
(Mariano Rivera NY)
Mussina & Rivera were inducted into the Baseball Hall Of
Fame with Pitchers the late Roy Halladay & Lee Smith, and Designated hitter
Edgar Martinez & Harold Baines.
Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today
announced that New York is holding Equifax accountable for the 2017 data breach
that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of
Americans, including 8.5 million New Yorkers.
Under the settlement, Equifax will pay a fine of $10 million to the
Department of Financial Services & $9.2 million to the Attorney General's
Office as part of $175 million to State Attorney Generals including New York,
and Equifax has committed up to $425 million to the consumer restitution fund.
American Red Cross Blood drives are scheduled today in
Walton & Oneonta. In Walton, a blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon
until 5:00 PM, at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street; In
Oneonta, a blood drive is scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on
State Highway 23. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Work is continuing on restoring water to the Hamlet of Mount
Upton, according to town of Guilford officials.
A Boil Water Order is in effect, results of the 1st & 2nd required
water tests should be available by Wednesday afternoon, the order will remain
in effect once the Chenango County Department of Health gives their approval,
& that approval will be available at guilfordny.com of at the Town of
Guilford Facebook Page. More information
is also available by calling the Guilford Town Clerk’s office at 895-9966.
Supplies are needed & pets are ready for adoption, at
the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, Director Erin Insinga and a few
children from Dewitt Drive in Sidney stopped up to visit WCDO this morning,
they raised $100 selling lemonade & donated it to the Shelter. Erin Insinga told WCDO news where the shelter
is & how to follow what they are doing:
(Erin Insinga 7-22-19)
The full interview with Erin
& the Dewitt Drive children is available on the WCDO Website & WCDO
Facebook page.
6 players were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
Fame Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown:
The inductions started with the induction of 2 starting
Pitchers, 1st up was Mike Mussina who played 18 years for the Baltimore Orioles
& The New York Yankees, who won 270 games without putting up some of the
gaudy statistics that other Hall of Famers did:
(Mike Mussina 7-22-19)
The 2nd starting pitcher inducted Sunday was the late Roy
Halladay, who died in a small plane crash in November 2017; on the baseball
field among his achievements, he authored only the 2nd no hitter in post season
baseball, his wife Brandy struggled through the speech, but believed her
husband would have said the following in his speech:
(Brandy Halladay 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
This year, 2 Designated Hitters were inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame, 1st up was Harold Baines, who was known for his quiet
leadership over his lengthy career, he simply followed the advice of his late
Father:
(Harold Baines 7-22-19)
Edgar Martinez played his entire career with the Seattle
Mariners, he was so prolific as a DH, that the Annual Award is named after him;
he said that it was a long wait to get in the Hall Of Fame, but it was worth
it:
(Edgar Martinez 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
The last 2 to give their speeches for induction into the
Baseball Hall Of Fame were two of the greatest “Closers” in baseball
History.
Lee Smith pitched for a number of teams in his career &
when he retired, he had more saves than any one on baseball history, and he
said in life & in baseball, it is important to be dependable &
reliable:
(Lee Smith 7-22-19)
The final speech of the induction ceremony in Cooperstown
Sunday was delivered by New York Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, who joked about
always being “Last” & thanked
friends, Family, Teammates & even the President of his home country of
Panama for being with him on this big occasion:
(Mariano Rivera 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Officials estimated that about 55,000 fans attended Sunday’s
Hall of fame Inductions in Cooperstown.
State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating
27 year old Amanda Lee Chandler of Oneonta.
Chandler was last seen about a week ago in the City of Oneonta and has
not had any contact with any family or friends, she is described as 5'5",
approximately 150 pounds, blue eyes, shoulder length brown hair with blonde
ends, she was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call
State Police at 432-3211.
39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers
got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth
Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly
stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The
stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting
victim was treated and released from the hospital. Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault,
3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny &
trespassing.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations; spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they are holding a
Job Fair today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 at 10 Division street in Sidney:
(Dale Knowles 7-22-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle.
Tickets will also go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for
the Off Broadway show "The Office; A Musical Parody" based on the
popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.
Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 7-22-19)
Tickets for "The Office" and the rest of the
Broadway Theater League Shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through
Broadway in Binghamton.com.
Bridge Wind Farm Turbines are built in the town of Guilford, after last week’s
open forum where town citizens asked question about the project directly to
Calpine representatives, who are seeking to put up to 30 turbines there,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments about the timeline:
(George Senek 7-22-19)
Senek said that he thought that last week’s meeting was a
positive step; subsequent meeting will be posted at the town’s website guilfordny.com,
or at their Facebook page.
2 of yesterday’s 6 inductees into the National Baseball hall
Of Fame, spent time pitching for the New York Yankees. Mike Mussina pitched 10 years for Baltimore before
coming to New York; he said that he had to be convinced to come to the big city
by then Yankee Manager Joe Torre:
(Mike Mussina NY)
Mariano Rivera spent his entire 18 year career pitching for
the New York Yankees, setting the record for saves by a relief pitcher; he
talked about New York fans in his speech yesterday:
(Mariano Rivera NY)
Mussina & Rivera were inducted into the Baseball Hall Of
Fame with Pitchers the late Roy Halladay & Lee Smith, and Designated hitter
Edgar Martinez & Harold Baines.
Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today
announced that New York is holding Equifax accountable for the 2017 data breach
that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of
Americans, including 8.5 million New Yorkers.
Under the settlement, Equifax will pay a fine of $10 million to the
Department of Financial Services & $9.2 million to the Attorney General's
Office as part of $175 million to State Attorney Generals including New York,
and Equifax has committed up to $425 million to the consumer restitution fund.
American Red Cross Blood drives are scheduled today in
Walton & Oneonta. In Walton, a blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon
until 5:00 PM, at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street; In
Oneonta, a blood drive is scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on
State Highway 23. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Work is continuing on restoring water to the Hamlet of Mount
Upton, according to town of Guilford officials.
A Boil Water Order is in effect, results of the 1st & 2nd required
water tests should be available by Wednesday afternoon, the order will remain
in effect once the Chenango County Department of Health gives their approval,
& that approval will be available at guilfordny.com of at the Town of
Guilford Facebook Page. More information
is also available by calling the Guilford Town Clerk’s office at 895-9966.
Supplies are needed & pets are ready for adoption, at
the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, Director Erin Insinga and a few
children from Dewitt Drive in Sidney stopped up to visit WCDO this morning,
they raised $100 selling lemonade & donated it to the Shelter. Erin Insinga told WCDO news where the shelter
is & how to follow what they are doing:
(Erin Insinga 7-22-19)
The full interview with Erin
& the Dewitt Drive children is available on the WCDO Website & WCDO
Facebook page.
6 players were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
Fame Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown:
The inductions started with the induction of 2 starting
Pitchers, 1st up was Mike Mussina who played 18 years for the Baltimore Orioles
& The New York Yankees, who won 270 games without putting up some of the
gaudy statistics that other Hall of Famers did:
(Mike Mussina 7-22-19)
The 2nd starting pitcher inducted Sunday was the late Roy
Halladay, who died in a small plane crash in November 2017; on the baseball
field among his achievements, he authored only the 2nd no hitter in post season
baseball, his wife Brandy struggled through the speech, but believed her
husband would have said the following in his speech:
(Brandy Halladay 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
This year, 2 Designated Hitters were inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame, 1st up was Harold Baines, who was known for his quiet
leadership over his lengthy career, he simply followed the advice of his late
Father:
(Harold Baines 7-22-19)
Edgar Martinez played his entire career with the Seattle
Mariners, he was so prolific as a DH, that the Annual Award is named after him;
he said that it was a long wait to get in the Hall Of Fame, but it was worth
it:
(Edgar Martinez 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
The last 2 to give their speeches for induction into the
Baseball Hall Of Fame were two of the greatest “Closers” in baseball
History.
Lee Smith pitched for a number of teams in his career &
when he retired, he had more saves than any one on baseball history, and he
said in life & in baseball, it is important to be dependable &
reliable:
(Lee Smith 7-22-19)
The final speech of the induction ceremony in Cooperstown
Sunday was delivered by New York Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, who joked about
always being “Last” & thanked
friends, Family, Teammates & even the President of his home country of
Panama for being with him on this big occasion:
(Mariano Rivera 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Officials estimated that about 55,000 fans attended Sunday’s
Hall of fame Inductions in Cooperstown.
State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating
27 year old Amanda Lee Chandler of Oneonta.
Chandler was last seen about a week ago in the City of Oneonta and has
not had any contact with any family or friends, she is described as 5'5",
approximately 150 pounds, blue eyes, shoulder length brown hair with blonde
ends, she was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call
State Police at 432-3211.
39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers
got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth
Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly
stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The
stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting
victim was treated and released from the hospital. Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault,
3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny &
trespassing.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations; spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they are holding a
Job Fair today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 at 10 Division street in Sidney:
(Dale Knowles 7-22-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle.
Tickets will also go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for
the Off Broadway show "The Office; A Musical Parody" based on the
popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.
Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 7-22-19)
Tickets for "The Office" and the rest of the
Broadway Theater League Shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through
Broadway in Binghamton.com.
WCDO News — Friday 7-19-19
With the extreme temperatures expected through the weekend,
state & local officials are reminding area residents to try to find air
conditioned places during the peak hours, avoid strenuous activities &
rigorous exercising outdoors, Wear light clothing, Check on family members and
neighbors, Drink plenty of water, Watch out for heat cramps, heat exhaustion,
and heat stroke. With regards to pets,
or children, do not leave them in a closed car.
21 year old Brandon Clark of Cicero was released from a
Utica Area Hospital & has officially been charged with 2nd degree murder,
for the death of 17 year old Bianca Devins of Utica last weekend. Clark was remanded to the Oneida County Jail,
he is accused of Killing Devins, posting pictures of her body on 4chan & Discord
social media sites, discord followers & Clark himself notified police,
police found Clark stabbing himself in the neck. Clark faces court action in Utica City Court
next week, Devin’s funeral mass is being held a church in Utica this afternoon.
Delaware County continues to sell it recyclable at about the
same rate as it has over the last several years, County Solid Waste Coordinator
Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)
Robb said that China has restricted the importing of
recyclables there, Delaware county remains somewhat unaffected by that, as
volume out remains the same, however revenue from the recyclables has suffered
a significant decline. Delaware County
Residents are still urged to recycle as they have been in the recent past.
The American Red Cross reports that blood donations this
summer are typically low, and all blood types are needed. A Red Cross blood drive is being held in
Sidney Saturday from 7:30 Am to 12:30 PM at the American legion at 22 Union
Street. Appointments to donate can be
used with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling
1-800-RED CROSS.
The Otsego County Chamber of
Commerce announced that there 33rd Annual Golf Classic will be held on August
8th, at the Oneonta Country Club.
Registrations can be accessed at otsegocc.com.
The 2019 edition of National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend
starts today, with the annual Induction Ceremony on Sunday, July 21 at 1:30
PM. This year’s inductees are the late
Roy Halladay, plus Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera, Harold Baines
and Lee Smith at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The complete schedule of events is available
at baseballhall.org/hofw.
The Chenango County Republican Committee's annual
fundraising Lobster fest will be held Sunday at the Canasawacta Country Club in
Norwich. The event raises funds for
Republican running for office in the Chenango County region; more information
is available at 334-7693 or 226-3271.
The Cullman Center announced their "Big Rigs" event to be held at the Center in Sidney Saturday, director Amy Williams explains:
(Amy Williams 7-19-19)
The event will be held Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Bainbridge Old Time Band will have their next concert
tonight at 7:00 PM. The concert will be
held in the Bainbridge Village Green Park, in case of inclement weather, the
concert will be moved indoors to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater.
The band "America" continues their 50th
Anniversary Tour Saturday Night with a concert at the Anderson Center at
Binghamton University, spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk explains:
(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-19-19)
Tickets & Information is available at Anderson.Binghamton.EDU.
Today & Tomorrow Morning are the last Opportunities to
take advantage of free Medical, Dental, Optical or Veterinary Services by
military medical personnel, at the Greater Chenango Cares IRT Event at the
Norwich High School. More information is
available at the Greater Chenango Cares Facebook Page.
state & local officials are reminding area residents to try to find air
conditioned places during the peak hours, avoid strenuous activities &
rigorous exercising outdoors, Wear light clothing, Check on family members and
neighbors, Drink plenty of water, Watch out for heat cramps, heat exhaustion,
and heat stroke. With regards to pets,
or children, do not leave them in a closed car.
21 year old Brandon Clark of Cicero was released from a
Utica Area Hospital & has officially been charged with 2nd degree murder,
for the death of 17 year old Bianca Devins of Utica last weekend. Clark was remanded to the Oneida County Jail,
he is accused of Killing Devins, posting pictures of her body on 4chan & Discord
social media sites, discord followers & Clark himself notified police,
police found Clark stabbing himself in the neck. Clark faces court action in Utica City Court
next week, Devin’s funeral mass is being held a church in Utica this afternoon.
Delaware County continues to sell it recyclable at about the
same rate as it has over the last several years, County Solid Waste Coordinator
Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)
Robb said that China has restricted the importing of
recyclables there, Delaware county remains somewhat unaffected by that, as
volume out remains the same, however revenue from the recyclables has suffered
a significant decline. Delaware County
Residents are still urged to recycle as they have been in the recent past.
The American Red Cross reports that blood donations this
summer are typically low, and all blood types are needed. A Red Cross blood drive is being held in
Sidney Saturday from 7:30 Am to 12:30 PM at the American legion at 22 Union
Street. Appointments to donate can be
used with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling
1-800-RED CROSS.
The Otsego County Chamber of
Commerce announced that there 33rd Annual Golf Classic will be held on August
8th, at the Oneonta Country Club.
Registrations can be accessed at otsegocc.com.
The 2019 edition of National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend
starts today, with the annual Induction Ceremony on Sunday, July 21 at 1:30
PM. This year’s inductees are the late
Roy Halladay, plus Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera, Harold Baines
and Lee Smith at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The complete schedule of events is available
at baseballhall.org/hofw.
The Chenango County Republican Committee's annual
fundraising Lobster fest will be held Sunday at the Canasawacta Country Club in
Norwich. The event raises funds for
Republican running for office in the Chenango County region; more information
is available at 334-7693 or 226-3271.
The Cullman Center announced their "Big Rigs" event to be held at the Center in Sidney Saturday, director Amy Williams explains:
(Amy Williams 7-19-19)
The event will be held Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Bainbridge Old Time Band will have their next concert
tonight at 7:00 PM. The concert will be
held in the Bainbridge Village Green Park, in case of inclement weather, the
concert will be moved indoors to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater.
The band "America" continues their 50th
Anniversary Tour Saturday Night with a concert at the Anderson Center at
Binghamton University, spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk explains:
(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-19-19)
Tickets & Information is available at Anderson.Binghamton.EDU.
Today & Tomorrow Morning are the last Opportunities to
take advantage of free Medical, Dental, Optical or Veterinary Services by
military medical personnel, at the Greater Chenango Cares IRT Event at the
Norwich High School. More information is
available at the Greater Chenango Cares Facebook Page.
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-3-19
State Police will increase patrols, conduct sobriety
checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide through
Friday, to insure the safety of motorists over the 4th of July holiday. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian
Shortall said that State Police will also rigorously enforce the "Move
Over Law"
(Major Shortall 7-3-19)
Troopers will also be looking for distracted motorists who
are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the
wheel.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s
assistance in trying to find 35 year old Gregory Collins, who was last seen on
June 28 in the town of Middlefield.
Collins was wearing a black baseball cap, grey jacket, black sweatpants
with black and white sneakers, anyone with information is asked to call the
Otsego County Sheriff’s Department at 547-4273.
The Board of Colorscape Chenango announced that Peter Yarrow has been uninvited to perform at their September 8th Music Festival in Norwich. Yarrow was jailed in 1970 for indecent liberties with a 14-year-old girl. The Board announced that they were unfamiliar with Yarrow’s arrest in 1969, and short jail term in 1970, they hope to announce a replacement performer shortly.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced
that 57 Past Hall of Fame members will return to Cooperstown on July 19th
through the 22nd, for the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of
2019. This year’s inductees are Harold Baines, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina,
Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith, this year’s class also includes the late Roy
Halladay, they will all be inducted on Sunday, July 21st at the
Clark Sports Center complex beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The Annual 4th of July Festival in Oneonta will
be filled with a variety of activities tomorrow. The Color Run will begin at 9:00 AM, the
parade will begin at 12:00 Noon along Main Street, There will be free admission
to the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at 6:00 PM & the Fireworks display at
9:30 PM. The majority of the activities will be held in Neahwa Park.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and
bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 am
July 4th to 6:00 Monday July 8 to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence
Day holiday. Motorists should be aware
that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency
repairs. Governor Cuomo is urging
motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow
down and safely move over for law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks,
ambulances, tow trucks and construction or maintenance vehicles that are
stopped along the side of the road.
State Police arrested 55 year old Frank Kovacs of Laurens
for felony of Aggravated DWI with Child 15 or Under as Passenger. Kovacs responded to State Police in Oneonta
to discuss another matter with troopers, he appeared to be intoxicated &
had 2 children, ages 9 and 11 in the vehicle with him. Kovacs was arrested; the children were turned
over to a sober third party. Kovacs was
arraigned in the town of Oneonta court where he was released on his own
recognizance. He is scheduled to
reappear on July 25, 2019.
State Police arrested 46 year old Kerie Lake of Hillcrest
Saturday for Aggravated DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident,
Moving From Lane Unsafely and Imprudent Speed.
Lake is accused of leaving the scene of an accident, she was found in
the city of Binghamton, her BAC was .20%.
She was released on appearance tickets to the town of Binghamton court
on July 11th. 70 year old Leo Lake of Binghamton responded to pick up Kerie
Lake, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, with a reportable B.A.C.
of .15%. He was released on appearance
tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 11th. .
3 Bronx Men were indicted in Otsego County Court for
allegedly grabbing an Oneonta woman off the street and threw her into a van
before demanding money from her at an ATM.
Frankie Liberata-Garcie, Erick
Tavares, and James Semidey were arrested in May after Oneonta Police received a
report from neighbors on Watkins Avenue that claim they saw two men grab a
woman off the street and thrown into a white cargo van. All 3 were indicted on charges of kidnapping
and robbery, and were remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
Tomorrow July 4th will be the annual "Fireworks Over
The Fairgrounds" event at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment
explains:
(Terry Potter 7-3-19)
Gates open at 3:30 pm; The fireworks display will begin at
dark. Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The County Fairgrounds
Office and on brownpapertickets.com. Kids 12 and under are free.
Gilbertsville Mayor Mark Muller has issued a proclamation
that the village will observe the 100th anniversary of the American Legion
following the annual parade 4th of July parade. The parade will form in front
of the former school at 9:00 AM and continue through the village, following the
parade Gilbertsville American Legion Post 1339 will be honored in front of the
village monument. To participate in the
parade or information, call 783-2232.
checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide through
Friday, to insure the safety of motorists over the 4th of July holiday. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian
Shortall said that State Police will also rigorously enforce the "Move
Over Law"
(Major Shortall 7-3-19)
Troopers will also be looking for distracted motorists who
are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the
wheel.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s
assistance in trying to find 35 year old Gregory Collins, who was last seen on
June 28 in the town of Middlefield.
Collins was wearing a black baseball cap, grey jacket, black sweatpants
with black and white sneakers, anyone with information is asked to call the
Otsego County Sheriff’s Department at 547-4273.
The Board of Colorscape Chenango announced that Peter Yarrow has been uninvited to perform at their September 8th Music Festival in Norwich. Yarrow was jailed in 1970 for indecent liberties with a 14-year-old girl. The Board announced that they were unfamiliar with Yarrow’s arrest in 1969, and short jail term in 1970, they hope to announce a replacement performer shortly.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced
that 57 Past Hall of Fame members will return to Cooperstown on July 19th
through the 22nd, for the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of
2019. This year’s inductees are Harold Baines, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina,
Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith, this year’s class also includes the late Roy
Halladay, they will all be inducted on Sunday, July 21st at the
Clark Sports Center complex beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The Annual 4th of July Festival in Oneonta will
be filled with a variety of activities tomorrow. The Color Run will begin at 9:00 AM, the
parade will begin at 12:00 Noon along Main Street, There will be free admission
to the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at 6:00 PM & the Fireworks display at
9:30 PM. The majority of the activities will be held in Neahwa Park.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and
bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 am
July 4th to 6:00 Monday July 8 to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence
Day holiday. Motorists should be aware
that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency
repairs. Governor Cuomo is urging
motorists to follow the state's Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow
down and safely move over for law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks,
ambulances, tow trucks and construction or maintenance vehicles that are
stopped along the side of the road.
State Police arrested 55 year old Frank Kovacs of Laurens
for felony of Aggravated DWI with Child 15 or Under as Passenger. Kovacs responded to State Police in Oneonta
to discuss another matter with troopers, he appeared to be intoxicated &
had 2 children, ages 9 and 11 in the vehicle with him. Kovacs was arrested; the children were turned
over to a sober third party. Kovacs was
arraigned in the town of Oneonta court where he was released on his own
recognizance. He is scheduled to
reappear on July 25, 2019.
State Police arrested 46 year old Kerie Lake of Hillcrest
Saturday for Aggravated DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident,
Moving From Lane Unsafely and Imprudent Speed.
Lake is accused of leaving the scene of an accident, she was found in
the city of Binghamton, her BAC was .20%.
She was released on appearance tickets to the town of Binghamton court
on July 11th. 70 year old Leo Lake of Binghamton responded to pick up Kerie
Lake, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, with a reportable B.A.C.
of .15%. He was released on appearance
tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 11th. .
3 Bronx Men were indicted in Otsego County Court for
allegedly grabbing an Oneonta woman off the street and threw her into a van
before demanding money from her at an ATM.
Frankie Liberata-Garcie, Erick
Tavares, and James Semidey were arrested in May after Oneonta Police received a
report from neighbors on Watkins Avenue that claim they saw two men grab a
woman off the street and thrown into a white cargo van. All 3 were indicted on charges of kidnapping
and robbery, and were remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
Tomorrow July 4th will be the annual "Fireworks Over
The Fairgrounds" event at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment
explains:
(Terry Potter 7-3-19)
Gates open at 3:30 pm; The fireworks display will begin at
dark. Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The County Fairgrounds
Office and on brownpapertickets.com. Kids 12 and under are free.
Gilbertsville Mayor Mark Muller has issued a proclamation
that the village will observe the 100th anniversary of the American Legion
following the annual parade 4th of July parade. The parade will form in front
of the former school at 9:00 AM and continue through the village, following the
parade Gilbertsville American Legion Post 1339 will be honored in front of the
village monument. To participate in the
parade or information, call 783-2232.
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-23-19
Joint Legislative Budget Hearings got Underway in Albany
starting earlier today. The hearings
will be held through February 12th at the Legislative Office Building in
Albany, the state budget is due on April 1st.
State police made almost 800 arrests for impaired driving
over the holiday season, as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
campaign. 48,877 tickets were issued,
783 people that were arrested, there were 643 personal injury crashes, which
resulted in 8 fatalities. Police said
that there were over 16,000 tickets for speeding, over 9500 for Distracted
Driving, over 1200 were Seatbelt violations 1,223, and 437 were charged with
violating the Move Over Law.
State Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his recent
online survey regarding the “Dream Act”,
which would allow for the children of undocumented immigrants to apply for
state-funded, free college tuition assistance programs for New York State
colleges or universities. Akshar’s
survey drew 2,200 total responses, within the 52nd Senate District, 85% of
respondents opposed the proposal, 14% supported it, while outside of the 52nd
Senate District, respondents opposed the measure 93% to 5% with 1%
undecided. The results in the district
were very similar to last year’s survey.
Senator Akshar plans to release a new public survey on a new issue this
week.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is launching an exploratory
committee for a run for the Presidency.
Gillibrand made the announcement last week on the “Late Show with
Stephen Colbert", she has since opened up a campaign office in Troy, she
has more than $10.5 million left over from her 2018 re-election campaign that
she can use toward a presidential run.
The State Labor Department
announced the unemployment rates for local counties today, for the month of
December. Chenango County had 4.4%,
Delaware County was 4.2% & Otsego County was at 4.0%, the statewide rate
was 3.9%.
Students in Greece New York alerted Police regarding a plot
to attack Islamberg in the town of Deposit with explosive devices. The Greece Police Department arrested
20-year-old Brian Colaneri, 19-year-old Vincent Vetromile of Greece,
18-year-old Andrew Crysel of East Rochester & an unidentified 16 year old
following an investigation at Odyssey Academy.
Police seized 23 firearms & 3 homemade bombs, the 3 older suspects
were charged with 3 counts of 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon or
explosive and one count each of conspiracy, they were being held at the Monroe
County Jail on $50,000 bail.
Governor Cuomo signed into law the Reproductive Health Act,
which protects women's reproductive rights by ensuring New Yorkers can make
healthcare decisions and medical professionals can provide services without
fear of criminal penalty.
(Cuomo 1-23-19)
The legislation codifies Roe v. Wade into New York State law
& cannot be undone by Federal law changes.
Governor Cuomo has directed SUNY and CUNY to assist students
with college-related expenses during the prolonged federal shutdown. Payments
for tuition and related college expenses will be postponed, and no late fees or
penalties will be charged to impacted students. This temporary reprieve will
apply to federal employees, dependents of federal employees, and students who
are dependent on loans from the federal government that may be delayed.
State Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York
has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement
with Walgreens, to settle allegations that Walgreens violated the False Claims
Act by billing Medicaid at rates higher than its usual and customary rates for
certain prescription drugs. Walgreens
will pay New York State 14.5 Million dollars to the states' Medicaid program.
Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and the late
Roy Halladay were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday on
MLB Network, with Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson announcing the results.
The inductees will join the “Today’s Game” Era electees Harold Baines and Lee
Smith at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies on July 21st in Cooperstown.
starting earlier today. The hearings
will be held through February 12th at the Legislative Office Building in
Albany, the state budget is due on April 1st.
State police made almost 800 arrests for impaired driving
over the holiday season, as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
campaign. 48,877 tickets were issued,
783 people that were arrested, there were 643 personal injury crashes, which
resulted in 8 fatalities. Police said
that there were over 16,000 tickets for speeding, over 9500 for Distracted
Driving, over 1200 were Seatbelt violations 1,223, and 437 were charged with
violating the Move Over Law.
State Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his recent
online survey regarding the “Dream Act”,
which would allow for the children of undocumented immigrants to apply for
state-funded, free college tuition assistance programs for New York State
colleges or universities. Akshar’s
survey drew 2,200 total responses, within the 52nd Senate District, 85% of
respondents opposed the proposal, 14% supported it, while outside of the 52nd
Senate District, respondents opposed the measure 93% to 5% with 1%
undecided. The results in the district
were very similar to last year’s survey.
Senator Akshar plans to release a new public survey on a new issue this
week.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is launching an exploratory
committee for a run for the Presidency.
Gillibrand made the announcement last week on the “Late Show with
Stephen Colbert", she has since opened up a campaign office in Troy, she
has more than $10.5 million left over from her 2018 re-election campaign that
she can use toward a presidential run.
The State Labor Department
announced the unemployment rates for local counties today, for the month of
December. Chenango County had 4.4%,
Delaware County was 4.2% & Otsego County was at 4.0%, the statewide rate
was 3.9%.
Students in Greece New York alerted Police regarding a plot
to attack Islamberg in the town of Deposit with explosive devices. The Greece Police Department arrested
20-year-old Brian Colaneri, 19-year-old Vincent Vetromile of Greece,
18-year-old Andrew Crysel of East Rochester & an unidentified 16 year old
following an investigation at Odyssey Academy.
Police seized 23 firearms & 3 homemade bombs, the 3 older suspects
were charged with 3 counts of 1st degree criminal possession of a weapon or
explosive and one count each of conspiracy, they were being held at the Monroe
County Jail on $50,000 bail.
Governor Cuomo signed into law the Reproductive Health Act,
which protects women's reproductive rights by ensuring New Yorkers can make
healthcare decisions and medical professionals can provide services without
fear of criminal penalty.
(Cuomo 1-23-19)
The legislation codifies Roe v. Wade into New York State law
& cannot be undone by Federal law changes.
Governor Cuomo has directed SUNY and CUNY to assist students
with college-related expenses during the prolonged federal shutdown. Payments
for tuition and related college expenses will be postponed, and no late fees or
penalties will be charged to impacted students. This temporary reprieve will
apply to federal employees, dependents of federal employees, and students who
are dependent on loans from the federal government that may be delayed.
State Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York
has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement
with Walgreens, to settle allegations that Walgreens violated the False Claims
Act by billing Medicaid at rates higher than its usual and customary rates for
certain prescription drugs. Walgreens
will pay New York State 14.5 Million dollars to the states' Medicaid program.
Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and the late
Roy Halladay were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday on
MLB Network, with Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson announcing the results.
The inductees will join the “Today’s Game” Era electees Harold Baines and Lee
Smith at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies on July 21st in Cooperstown.