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WCDO News — Thursday 7-11-13
PM NEWS 7-11-13
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Wednesday, saying it's 70 million dollars in debt left the 11 year old electronic packaging supplier with no other option. In a one page letter distributed to employees on Wednesday, EI's new Chief Restructuring officer David Van Rossum said the company had adequate cash on hand for daily operations on a go forward basis. The letter also stated that James Matthews Jr., who was named as the company's interim CEO in April following the retirement of former chief executive James McNamara Jr., has stepped down as the head of the company.
US Senator Charles Schumer is calling for more stream and river guages for New York State. Schumer is urging passage of the Obama Administrations 2014 budget, which includes 36.2 million dollars for the gauge program, an increase of 7.3 million dollars. The budget also includes 63 million dollars for the USGS Cooperative Water Program, an increase of 400 thousand dollars. Schumer would like see up to 300 new stream guages installed nationwide, with New York State being given particular focus. Schumer said that if approved, the funding would go into effect October 1st. You can view the river guages for our local area online 24 hours a day at our website, at WCDO Radio dot com.
Vestal police charged 36 year old Dale Paulhamus of Newark Valley with 3rd degree larceny after an investigation in misappropriation of car parts and money while he was the parts manager of Matthews Auto Group in Vestal and Norwich. During 2011 and 2012, Paulhamus is accused of ordering parts and creating fictitious purchase orders that were charged to the Matthews Auto Group. Paulhamus either used the parts or sold them for cash according to police.
More than $1.1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits have been recovered nationwide after an investigation by New York regulators. The state’s Department of Financial Services said many insurance companies are not using lists of recent deaths from the Social Security Administration to determine whether a policy holder had died. New York regulators will direct insurers to go to NYPolicyFinder.com, to help residents locate lost life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
During a visit to Ithaca yesterday, Gov. Cuomo shed more light on his conversations with FEMA representatives about getting money for flood victims in the Mohawk Valley. Cuomo continued to say that he was not optimistic about getting aid for homeowners. Cuomo said many of the people he visited in the flooded regions did not have insurance that covered their losses. He would have to call a special session of the state legislature to get funding for flood victims.
State police officials said nearly 1,500 qualified applicants have already signed up to take the upcoming trooper exam. The application period ends September 8. Exam dates are October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013. The online application can be found at the State Police Recruitment website at nytrooper.com
State regulators have scheduled a series of hearings on a proposal to reduce the volume of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in a nine-state region. New York is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which plans to cap emissions at 91 million tons each year starting in 2014, down about 45 percent from the current 165 million-ton cap. The proposal would also set a $2 per ton price on allowances power plants can trade. The DEC hearings will be in late August.
New poll results show former Gov. Eliot Spitzer leading in the race for New York City comptroller, but allegations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal continue to dog him. Two women's rights group leaders held a news conference this week to denounce his decision to run again for public office. Spitzer resigned in 2008 after being identified as a client of a pricey escort service that was under federal investigaion. Spitzer was never charged with any crime. Spitzer topped fellow Democratic hopeful Scott Stringer by 42 to 33 percent among registered Democrats, according to a Wall Street Journal poll.
State troopers arrested 22 year old George Holbert of Guilford for 4th degree criminal mischief and 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on State Route 8, in the Town of Guilford. Holbert was arraigned in town of Guilford court and sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,000.00 bail.
State troopers arrested 36 year old Rob Lane of Endicott for 2nd degree criminal impersonation following a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Triangle. Lane used a false name and did not have a valid driver’s license. Lane was issued an appearance ticket for town of Triangle court July 15.
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Wednesday, saying it's 70 million dollars in debt left the 11 year old electronic packaging supplier with no other option. In a one page letter distributed to employees on Wednesday, EI's new Chief Restructuring officer David Van Rossum said the company had adequate cash on hand for daily operations on a go forward basis. The letter also stated that James Matthews Jr., who was named as the company's interim CEO in April following the retirement of former chief executive James McNamara Jr., has stepped down as the head of the company.
US Senator Charles Schumer is calling for more stream and river guages for New York State. Schumer is urging passage of the Obama Administrations 2014 budget, which includes 36.2 million dollars for the gauge program, an increase of 7.3 million dollars. The budget also includes 63 million dollars for the USGS Cooperative Water Program, an increase of 400 thousand dollars. Schumer would like see up to 300 new stream guages installed nationwide, with New York State being given particular focus. Schumer said that if approved, the funding would go into effect October 1st. You can view the river guages for our local area online 24 hours a day at our website, at WCDO Radio dot com.
Vestal police charged 36 year old Dale Paulhamus of Newark Valley with 3rd degree larceny after an investigation in misappropriation of car parts and money while he was the parts manager of Matthews Auto Group in Vestal and Norwich. During 2011 and 2012, Paulhamus is accused of ordering parts and creating fictitious purchase orders that were charged to the Matthews Auto Group. Paulhamus either used the parts or sold them for cash according to police.
More than $1.1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits have been recovered nationwide after an investigation by New York regulators. The state’s Department of Financial Services said many insurance companies are not using lists of recent deaths from the Social Security Administration to determine whether a policy holder had died. New York regulators will direct insurers to go to NYPolicyFinder.com, to help residents locate lost life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
During a visit to Ithaca yesterday, Gov. Cuomo shed more light on his conversations with FEMA representatives about getting money for flood victims in the Mohawk Valley. Cuomo continued to say that he was not optimistic about getting aid for homeowners. Cuomo said many of the people he visited in the flooded regions did not have insurance that covered their losses. He would have to call a special session of the state legislature to get funding for flood victims.
State police officials said nearly 1,500 qualified applicants have already signed up to take the upcoming trooper exam. The application period ends September 8. Exam dates are October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013. The online application can be found at the State Police Recruitment website at nytrooper.com
State regulators have scheduled a series of hearings on a proposal to reduce the volume of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in a nine-state region. New York is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which plans to cap emissions at 91 million tons each year starting in 2014, down about 45 percent from the current 165 million-ton cap. The proposal would also set a $2 per ton price on allowances power plants can trade. The DEC hearings will be in late August.
New poll results show former Gov. Eliot Spitzer leading in the race for New York City comptroller, but allegations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal continue to dog him. Two women's rights group leaders held a news conference this week to denounce his decision to run again for public office. Spitzer resigned in 2008 after being identified as a client of a pricey escort service that was under federal investigaion. Spitzer was never charged with any crime. Spitzer topped fellow Democratic hopeful Scott Stringer by 42 to 33 percent among registered Democrats, according to a Wall Street Journal poll.
State troopers arrested 22 year old George Holbert of Guilford for 4th degree criminal mischief and 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on State Route 8, in the Town of Guilford. Holbert was arraigned in town of Guilford court and sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,000.00 bail.
State troopers arrested 36 year old Rob Lane of Endicott for 2nd degree criminal impersonation following a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Triangle. Lane used a false name and did not have a valid driver’s license. Lane was issued an appearance ticket for town of Triangle court July 15.
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-20-13
P.M. NEWS 2-20-13
28 year old Stephanie Fletcher of Walton pleaded not guilty at arraignment Tuesday in Delaware County Court for 2 counts of 3rd degree rape, 1 count of 3rd degree criminal sexual act, 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with 2 under aged students, while serving as a teacher in the Walton district. Fletcher faces action in Delaware county court later this year.
The Chenango county sheriffs department charged 33-year-old James Barnett of Norwich on a probation violation and 4th degree grand larceny. Barnett was arraigned the Town of Norwich court and is being held at the Chenango County Correction Facility on $1000 cash bail, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Preston Court at a later date.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 26-year-old Stephanie Cutting of Bainbridge on an active parole violation arrest warrant. The warrant for Cutting was issued out of the city of Utica Parole Office, she turned herself in at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office & will face court action shortly.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has launched an on-line petition to repeal the NY SAFE Act gun-control law passed by the legislature last month.
(Crouch 2-20-13)
Crouch will be participating in 2nd Amendment Day legislative day & rally on Thursday, February 28 in Albany, his petition can be found at bit.ly/CrouchRepealPetition.
Norwich Troopers arrested 17-year-old Jordan Weaver of Norwich for 4th degree Criminal Mischief. The arrest followed an investigation into a disturbance on State Route 12 in the Town of Norwich. Weaver was issued an Appearance Ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court Thursday.
The annual "Welcome Back B-Mets" Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale for $20.00 per person. B-Mets players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the "Meet the Mets" autograph reception, followed by Dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by a special baseball program with team and manager introductions. Tickets are on sale at 723-METS or at NYSEG Stadium during normal business hours. Proceeds will benefit the B-Mets Booster Club.
Commerce Chenango and the Matthews Auto Group will be holding a Chamber Business After Hours event this afternoon at 175 East Main Street, in Norwich. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Matthews Auto Group recently expanded into Norwich with the purchase of the former Smith Ford.
State Troopers arrested 27-year-old Nicole Mills of Deposit for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 3rd degree Bail Jumping. The arrest was the result of a bench warrant issued by the Town of Sanford Court, Mills was arraigned in the Town of Sanford Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested a 17-year-old youth from Preston resident for 4th degree Criminal Mischief & Endangering the Welfare of a child. Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Preston, where the 17 year old is accused of kicking a door in and striking an 11 year old child, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and remanded to the Correctional Facility on $500, and He will appear in the Town of Preston court at a later date.
28 year old Stephanie Fletcher of Walton pleaded not guilty at arraignment Tuesday in Delaware County Court for 2 counts of 3rd degree rape, 1 count of 3rd degree criminal sexual act, 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with 2 under aged students, while serving as a teacher in the Walton district. Fletcher faces action in Delaware county court later this year.
The Chenango county sheriffs department charged 33-year-old James Barnett of Norwich on a probation violation and 4th degree grand larceny. Barnett was arraigned the Town of Norwich court and is being held at the Chenango County Correction Facility on $1000 cash bail, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Preston Court at a later date.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 26-year-old Stephanie Cutting of Bainbridge on an active parole violation arrest warrant. The warrant for Cutting was issued out of the city of Utica Parole Office, she turned herself in at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office & will face court action shortly.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has launched an on-line petition to repeal the NY SAFE Act gun-control law passed by the legislature last month.
(Crouch 2-20-13)
Crouch will be participating in 2nd Amendment Day legislative day & rally on Thursday, February 28 in Albany, his petition can be found at bit.ly/CrouchRepealPetition.
Norwich Troopers arrested 17-year-old Jordan Weaver of Norwich for 4th degree Criminal Mischief. The arrest followed an investigation into a disturbance on State Route 12 in the Town of Norwich. Weaver was issued an Appearance Ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court Thursday.
The annual "Welcome Back B-Mets" Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale for $20.00 per person. B-Mets players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the "Meet the Mets" autograph reception, followed by Dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by a special baseball program with team and manager introductions. Tickets are on sale at 723-METS or at NYSEG Stadium during normal business hours. Proceeds will benefit the B-Mets Booster Club.
Commerce Chenango and the Matthews Auto Group will be holding a Chamber Business After Hours event this afternoon at 175 East Main Street, in Norwich. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Matthews Auto Group recently expanded into Norwich with the purchase of the former Smith Ford.
State Troopers arrested 27-year-old Nicole Mills of Deposit for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 3rd degree Bail Jumping. The arrest was the result of a bench warrant issued by the Town of Sanford Court, Mills was arraigned in the Town of Sanford Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested a 17-year-old youth from Preston resident for 4th degree Criminal Mischief & Endangering the Welfare of a child. Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Preston, where the 17 year old is accused of kicking a door in and striking an 11 year old child, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and remanded to the Correctional Facility on $500, and He will appear in the Town of Preston court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Friday 1-4-13
Delaware county sheriff’s Deputies investigated a 2 car Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 33-year-old James Hodges of Davenport crossed into the opposing lane of traffic striking a vehicle driven by 54-year-old Susan Whitney of Delhi head on. Whitney and 3 of her passengers, as well as a passenger in Hodge’s vehicle were transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi. Hodges was ticketed for Failure to Keep Right and is to appear in the Town of Delhi Court to answer the charge.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 28-year-old Joseph Sites of Vestal on charges of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 3rd degree Menacing. Sites was arrested following an investigation of a Domestic Dispute in a motor vehicle on County Road 32 in the Town of Greene. Sites was arraigned in the Town Greene Court and faces additional court action.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies are investigating burglaries on December 10th & 23rd at a barn on county Route 4 in the Town of Unadilla. Deputies have released a picture to the print media taken by a surveillance camera, anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 547-4363. All calls will be kept confidential.
The Binghamton Senators will celebrate “40 Years of Hockey Night” tonight at the Broome County Arena. The late Jim Matthews, of Matthews Auto, is credited with bringing professional hockey to Binghamton in 1973 with the Broome Dusters, who were followed by the Binghamton Whalers, Binghamton Rangers, the B.C. Icemen and the current Binghamton Senators. The first 2,000 fans will receive a commemorative poster & The B-Sens will honor the Matthews family during a special pre-game ceremony set to begin at 7 PM.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 28-year-old Joseph Sites of Vestal on charges of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 3rd degree Menacing. Sites was arrested following an investigation of a Domestic Dispute in a motor vehicle on County Road 32 in the Town of Greene. Sites was arraigned in the Town Greene Court and faces additional court action.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies are investigating burglaries on December 10th & 23rd at a barn on county Route 4 in the Town of Unadilla. Deputies have released a picture to the print media taken by a surveillance camera, anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 547-4363. All calls will be kept confidential.
The Binghamton Senators will celebrate “40 Years of Hockey Night” tonight at the Broome County Arena. The late Jim Matthews, of Matthews Auto, is credited with bringing professional hockey to Binghamton in 1973 with the Broome Dusters, who were followed by the Binghamton Whalers, Binghamton Rangers, the B.C. Icemen and the current Binghamton Senators. The first 2,000 fans will receive a commemorative poster & The B-Sens will honor the Matthews family during a special pre-game ceremony set to begin at 7 PM.
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