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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-29-19
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Norwich City Police have arrested 23 year old Damion Spicer
of Norwich for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing a Honda
recently. Spicer was apprehended in the
Town of Guilford, The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the
investigation. Spicer is being held
pending future court action.
of Norwich for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing a Honda
recently. Spicer was apprehended in the
Town of Guilford, The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the
investigation. Spicer is being held
pending future court action.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their
"Community Heroes Awards”, presented to Chamber members who have changed
their communities for the better. The
2019 Delaware County Heroes are George Bergleitner, of Delaware County Real
Estate of Stamford, Eric Wedemeyer,
founding broker of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, & Patty Wood of
the Walton Town Council. A reception
will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at the Delaware County
Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, more information is
available at delawarecounty.org or at 746-2281.
"Community Heroes Awards”, presented to Chamber members who have changed
their communities for the better. The
2019 Delaware County Heroes are George Bergleitner, of Delaware County Real
Estate of Stamford, Eric Wedemeyer,
founding broker of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, & Patty Wood of
the Walton Town Council. A reception
will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at the Delaware County
Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, more information is
available at delawarecounty.org or at 746-2281.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the
acquisition and implementation of a new K9 Deputy and K9 Handler to the
Sheriff’s Department. K9 “Eli”, is a
2-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary who was acquired from Shallow Creek
Kennels in Pennsylvania. Deputy Kyle
Karcher of Hancock was selected to be K9 Eli’s handler; they will be trained in
narcotics detection, search and rescue, tracking and handler protection.
acquisition and implementation of a new K9 Deputy and K9 Handler to the
Sheriff’s Department. K9 “Eli”, is a
2-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary who was acquired from Shallow Creek
Kennels in Pennsylvania. Deputy Kyle
Karcher of Hancock was selected to be K9 Eli’s handler; they will be trained in
narcotics detection, search and rescue, tracking and handler protection.
12 organizations in the region received grants totaling $111,500 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and by the Young professional Advisory Committee. The Community Fund awarded funds to the Unadilla Valley Central School District, the Windsor Central School District, the Deposit Foundation & the SUNY Delhi Research Foundation, the Young Professional Advisory Committee awarded funds to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park & Commerce Chenango.
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services announced a name change today; the new name is the Office of Addiction
Services and Supports, to replace of the stigmatizing language in the system of
addiction care in the State. The new
name also coincides with the launch of a new website at oasas.ny.gov.
Services announced a name change today; the new name is the Office of Addiction
Services and Supports, to replace of the stigmatizing language in the system of
addiction care in the State. The new
name also coincides with the launch of a new website at oasas.ny.gov.
Starting this Friday, November 1st The Otsego County
Planning Department & Solid Waste, Televisions, monitors, and commercial
grade electronics will be charged at $12 per unit at the Oneonta Transfer
Station. All other electronics will
remain free. Officials said that the
change is to help cover rising recycling costs related to electronics, more information
is available at 547-4256.
Planning Department & Solid Waste, Televisions, monitors, and commercial
grade electronics will be charged at $12 per unit at the Oneonta Transfer
Station. All other electronics will
remain free. Officials said that the
change is to help cover rising recycling costs related to electronics, more information
is available at 547-4256.
The New Berlin Art Forum presents the Navy band Commodores
for a free concert Wednesday night at the Unadilla Valley Central School
Auditorium. Forum Spokesperson Margaret
Murray said that the show is free but tickets are required for this Jazz
Concert:
(Margaret Murray 10-29-19)
Murray said that she will take
ticket reservations through 3:00 PM Wednesday 263-2115, Tickets are also
available at The New Berlin Library & the New Berlin Service Pharmacy.
47-year-old Andrew Menke has died following a Saturday
Afternoon Fire in his 3rd Floor Apartment above the Little Venice Restaurant in
Binghamton over the weekend. Menke was
discovered in the hallway at 111 Chenango Street, he was taken to Wilson
Medical Center, and He was moved to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire damage was confined to the third-floor
apartment where the blaze originated. The restaurant sustained some water
damage, but was able to re-open Sunday.
The investigation is continuing.
for a free concert Wednesday night at the Unadilla Valley Central School
Auditorium. Forum Spokesperson Margaret
Murray said that the show is free but tickets are required for this Jazz
Concert:
(Margaret Murray 10-29-19)
Murray said that she will take
ticket reservations through 3:00 PM Wednesday 263-2115, Tickets are also
available at The New Berlin Library & the New Berlin Service Pharmacy.
47-year-old Andrew Menke has died following a Saturday
Afternoon Fire in his 3rd Floor Apartment above the Little Venice Restaurant in
Binghamton over the weekend. Menke was
discovered in the hallway at 111 Chenango Street, he was taken to Wilson
Medical Center, and He was moved to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire damage was confined to the third-floor
apartment where the blaze originated. The restaurant sustained some water
damage, but was able to re-open Sunday.
The investigation is continuing.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will have a
solar power information session this evening at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hamden Office
on State Highway 10, more information is available at 865-6531.
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solar power information session this evening at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hamden Office
on State Highway 10, more information is available at 865-6531.
WCDO News — Monday 3-18-19
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The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
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the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
WCDO News — Monday 3-4-19
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Governor Cuomo and State leaders have not agreed on the
amount of available revenue for the next state budget plan. The lack of a consensus will require that
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli must come up with an estimate by Tomorrow, which
will be used as the reference point for future negotiations on the budget plan;
the budget needs to be passed by the beginning of the fiscal year on April
1st. Last month, the governor and
DiNapoli announced tax revenues for the current budget were down $2.3 billion.
The Democrats blame much of the shortfall on federal tax changes that started
last year.
amount of available revenue for the next state budget plan. The lack of a consensus will require that
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli must come up with an estimate by Tomorrow, which
will be used as the reference point for future negotiations on the budget plan;
the budget needs to be passed by the beginning of the fiscal year on April
1st. Last month, the governor and
DiNapoli announced tax revenues for the current budget were down $2.3 billion.
The Democrats blame much of the shortfall on federal tax changes that started
last year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year-old
Christina Townsend of Port Crane for 3rd degree Grand Larceny &
Scheming to Defraud, following an
investigation by Sheriff’s Deputies and Broome Developmental Center staff into
on-going thefts from residents by an employee.
Townsend is accused of engaging in an ongoing scheme while employed at a
Franklin residential facility that resulted in the theft of more than $12,000
from developmentally disabled residents.
Townsend was arraigned at the Town of Franklin Court and was released
upon her own recognizance pending future court proceedings
Christina Townsend of Port Crane for 3rd degree Grand Larceny &
Scheming to Defraud, following an
investigation by Sheriff’s Deputies and Broome Developmental Center staff into
on-going thefts from residents by an employee.
Townsend is accused of engaging in an ongoing scheme while employed at a
Franklin residential facility that resulted in the theft of more than $12,000
from developmentally disabled residents.
Townsend was arraigned at the Town of Franklin Court and was released
upon her own recognizance pending future court proceedings
State Police Traffic Incident Management Unit responded to a
fatal car crash on Interstate 81 in the town of Cortlandville this morning at
6:43 AM, Troopers responded after a TLC
Ambulance was traveling southbound responding to a call, & they were
slowing to make a U-turn with all of their emergency lights activated. A 68-year-old unidentified male from
Baldwinsville was driving an SUV in the left lane & struck the ambulance on
its driver’s side before losing control & striking a guiderail. The ambulance crew responded & found the
driver unresponsive, he was taken to an area hospital & was pronounced
deceased. The investigation is still
pending; the name of the victim will be released at a later time. No tickets
have been issued at this time.
fatal car crash on Interstate 81 in the town of Cortlandville this morning at
6:43 AM, Troopers responded after a TLC
Ambulance was traveling southbound responding to a call, & they were
slowing to make a U-turn with all of their emergency lights activated. A 68-year-old unidentified male from
Baldwinsville was driving an SUV in the left lane & struck the ambulance on
its driver’s side before losing control & striking a guiderail. The ambulance crew responded & found the
driver unresponsive, he was taken to an area hospital & was pronounced
deceased. The investigation is still
pending; the name of the victim will be released at a later time. No tickets
have been issued at this time.
The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
today announced the award of more than $5.1 million in funding to establish 14
new recovery community centers across New York State, and expand services at
two existing recovery centers. Funding is administered by the Office of Alcoholism
& Substance Abuse and its fiscal partner, the Research Foundation for
Mental Hygiene. In the Southern Tier,
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, will receive $350,000.
today announced the award of more than $5.1 million in funding to establish 14
new recovery community centers across New York State, and expand services at
two existing recovery centers. Funding is administered by the Office of Alcoholism
& Substance Abuse and its fiscal partner, the Research Foundation for
Mental Hygiene. In the Southern Tier,
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, will receive $350,000.
The 25th annual Colorscape Chenango, the premier arts
festival in Central New York, will be held September 7th & 8th
in downtown Norwich. The application deadline for exhibiting artists is this
Friday, March 8th. Colorscape invites Chenango County high school students to
participate in the Billboard Art Challenge called “Art Can Change the World.”
Submissions are due April 26th, more information is available at 336-3378 or
visit colorscape.org.
festival in Central New York, will be held September 7th & 8th
in downtown Norwich. The application deadline for exhibiting artists is this
Friday, March 8th. Colorscape invites Chenango County high school students to
participate in the Billboard Art Challenge called “Art Can Change the World.”
Submissions are due April 26th, more information is available at 336-3378 or
visit colorscape.org.
Delaware County Public Health Services and Friends of
Recovery of Delaware Otsego will be sponsoring a Recovery Coach Academy &
Ethical Considerations training during the week of March 25th-March 30th in
Delhi and Margaretville. The 30 hour
training covers the Connecticut Center for Addiction Recovery model for peer
specialist roles and responsibilities.
This Recovery Coach Academy includes all course materials. Scholarships
are available, more information or registration is available at 267-4435 or by
email at sarah@friendsofrecoverydo.org
Recovery of Delaware Otsego will be sponsoring a Recovery Coach Academy &
Ethical Considerations training during the week of March 25th-March 30th in
Delhi and Margaretville. The 30 hour
training covers the Connecticut Center for Addiction Recovery model for peer
specialist roles and responsibilities.
This Recovery Coach Academy includes all course materials. Scholarships
are available, more information or registration is available at 267-4435 or by
email at sarah@friendsofrecoverydo.org
State Police arrested 32 year old Michael Ide of Schenevus
for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Driving While Ability Impaired
by Drugs. A trooper monitoring traffic
on State Highway 7 in the town of Worcester observed a vehicle with an
equipment violation. A traffic stop was
initiated and the trooper observed that Ide was impaired & his license was
suspended. Ide was released on
appearance tickets & was then turned over to a sober third party.
for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Driving While Ability Impaired
by Drugs. A trooper monitoring traffic
on State Highway 7 in the town of Worcester observed a vehicle with an
equipment violation. A traffic stop was
initiated and the trooper observed that Ide was impaired & his license was
suspended. Ide was released on
appearance tickets & was then turned over to a sober third party.
State Police arrested 52 year old Frank Price of Sherburne
for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .19%. Troopers were dispatched to a suspicious
vehicle in the town of Sherburne, they spotted the vehicle stopped in the
middle of the roadway, running, with its brake and headlights on and Price
asleep behind the wheel. Price was
processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of
Sherburne Court on March 11th.
for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .19%. Troopers were dispatched to a suspicious
vehicle in the town of Sherburne, they spotted the vehicle stopped in the
middle of the roadway, running, with its brake and headlights on and Price
asleep behind the wheel. Price was
processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of
Sherburne Court on March 11th.
A Delaware County jury acquitted Jeffrey Hitchcock of Sidney
Center Friday, for charges of sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a
minor. Hitchcock had been accused of
inappropriately touching an 11 year old female; the jury took a little over 4
hours to find Hitchcock not guilty of the charges.
Center Friday, for charges of sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a
minor. Hitchcock had been accused of
inappropriately touching an 11 year old female; the jury took a little over 4
hours to find Hitchcock not guilty of the charges.
Chenango Links will host a discussion with Chenango County
Board of elections Commissioners Mary Lou Monahan & Carol Franklin this
evening in Norwich. The event will be
held at Bohemian Moon at 103 E. Main Street in Norwich, starting at 5:30 PM.
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Board of elections Commissioners Mary Lou Monahan & Carol Franklin this
evening in Norwich. The event will be
held at Bohemian Moon at 103 E. Main Street in Norwich, starting at 5:30 PM.
WCDO News — Friday 2-22-19
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Binghamton Police arrested 23 year old Kyle Adkins of
Binghamton on a 2nd degree Robbery charge.
Police reported that on Wednesday afternoon 2 masked men entered 56 Pine
Street in the city, Police were called Officers apprehended Adkins, another
suspect fled on foot & is still at large.
Police said that no shots were fired during the burglary, no injuries
occurred, the investigation is continuing.
Binghamton on a 2nd degree Robbery charge.
Police reported that on Wednesday afternoon 2 masked men entered 56 Pine
Street in the city, Police were called Officers apprehended Adkins, another
suspect fled on foot & is still at large.
Police said that no shots were fired during the burglary, no injuries
occurred, the investigation is continuing.
The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship
and SUNY Cobleskill will offer a free legal workshop On Wednesday, March 6th
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Oneonta, for farms and food businesses on the important
topic of succession planning. The workshop is part of a 2019 Farm and Food
Business Incubator Workshop series covering essential topics in business
planning and management, it will be held at the Center’s Oneonta office
location at 189 Main Street, 5th Floor, More Information or registration is
available at 433-2545.
and SUNY Cobleskill will offer a free legal workshop On Wednesday, March 6th
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Oneonta, for farms and food businesses on the important
topic of succession planning. The workshop is part of a 2019 Farm and Food
Business Incubator Workshop series covering essential topics in business
planning and management, it will be held at the Center’s Oneonta office
location at 189 Main Street, 5th Floor, More Information or registration is
available at 433-2545.
Today, the New York State Association of Counties urged
Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature to make modifications to the proposed
expansion of the Returnable Container Act, which would add a deposit to sports
drinks, energy drinks, fruit and vegetable beverages, and ready-to-drink
coffees and teas. The Association claims
that the proposal harms recycling programs that are already being threatened by
global recycling market volatility, instead they urge the State to add a
deposit to additional glass beverage containers, including wine and liquor
bottles, hard cider bottles, and non-alcoholic glass beverage containers as
Glass causes problems in the municipal recycling stream because it breaks and
contaminates other recyclables. Placing a deposit on these containers would
increase glass recycling, reduce municipal recycling costs, and reduce glass
contamination.
Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature to make modifications to the proposed
expansion of the Returnable Container Act, which would add a deposit to sports
drinks, energy drinks, fruit and vegetable beverages, and ready-to-drink
coffees and teas. The Association claims
that the proposal harms recycling programs that are already being threatened by
global recycling market volatility, instead they urge the State to add a
deposit to additional glass beverage containers, including wine and liquor
bottles, hard cider bottles, and non-alcoholic glass beverage containers as
Glass causes problems in the municipal recycling stream because it breaks and
contaminates other recyclables. Placing a deposit on these containers would
increase glass recycling, reduce municipal recycling costs, and reduce glass
contamination.
NY State of Health released
county-level enrollment statistics showing that overall enrollment increased in
each of New York’s 62 counties. Total enrollment in the Marketplace is now over
4.7 million people, reflecting an increase of more than 435,000 people from
2018. NY State of Health focused
increased marketing and outreach efforts in areas with higher uninsured rates,
which contributed to enrollment gains across all program types. Counties with
the Highest Percentage Increase in Combined Qualified Health Plan &
Essential Plan Enrollment between 2018 and 2019 included Broome County with a
12% increase & Delaware County with a 10% increase.
Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State
Department of Labor has been awarded up to $5.59 million in federal grants to
help provide new skills to workers, including new entrants to the workforce,
who have been or are being impacted by the opioid crisis. Additionally, the funds
will be used for workforce development in professions that address or prevent
problems related to opioids across the state, such as addiction treatment
service providers, pain management and therapy service providers, and mental
health treatment providers. The initiative complements ongoing efforts
by the state Health Department and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse services to train peers in recovery to work with hospitals, assisting individuals
with substance use disorder in accessing treatment.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Lor of Schenectady, for DWI, failure to keep
right and moving from a lane unsafely, after a traffic stop in the Town of
Middletown. Lor was released & will
appear in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
A HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR will be held at the FOXCARE Center in
Oneonta, tomorrow from 11:00 am to 2:00 PM.
Participants include Bassett Healthcare, Family Planning of South
Central NY, UHS Hospitals, The ARC of Delaware County, The ARC of Otsego
County, AO Fox Hospital, Pathfinder Village & the State Veteran’s Home in
Oxford.
county-level enrollment statistics showing that overall enrollment increased in
each of New York’s 62 counties. Total enrollment in the Marketplace is now over
4.7 million people, reflecting an increase of more than 435,000 people from
2018. NY State of Health focused
increased marketing and outreach efforts in areas with higher uninsured rates,
which contributed to enrollment gains across all program types. Counties with
the Highest Percentage Increase in Combined Qualified Health Plan &
Essential Plan Enrollment between 2018 and 2019 included Broome County with a
12% increase & Delaware County with a 10% increase.
Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State
Department of Labor has been awarded up to $5.59 million in federal grants to
help provide new skills to workers, including new entrants to the workforce,
who have been or are being impacted by the opioid crisis. Additionally, the funds
will be used for workforce development in professions that address or prevent
problems related to opioids across the state, such as addiction treatment
service providers, pain management and therapy service providers, and mental
health treatment providers. The initiative complements ongoing efforts
by the state Health Department and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse services to train peers in recovery to work with hospitals, assisting individuals
with substance use disorder in accessing treatment.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Lor of Schenectady, for DWI, failure to keep
right and moving from a lane unsafely, after a traffic stop in the Town of
Middletown. Lor was released & will
appear in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
A HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR will be held at the FOXCARE Center in
Oneonta, tomorrow from 11:00 am to 2:00 PM.
Participants include Bassett Healthcare, Family Planning of South
Central NY, UHS Hospitals, The ARC of Delaware County, The ARC of Otsego
County, AO Fox Hospital, Pathfinder Village & the State Veteran’s Home in
Oxford.
The Binghamton Devils announced that they have partnered
with USA Hockey & the Southern Tier Hockey Association to host a "try
hockey free day" on February 23RD At the Broome County Arena. Parents can register their children for one
of 2 time slots on the 23rd, by calling the devils office at 722-7367, more
information is also available at binghamtondevils.com
with USA Hockey & the Southern Tier Hockey Association to host a "try
hockey free day" on February 23RD At the Broome County Arena. Parents can register their children for one
of 2 time slots on the 23rd, by calling the devils office at 722-7367, more
information is also available at binghamtondevils.com
Visitors can travel back in time Saturday as the Rogers
Environmental Education Center in Sherburne hosts a demonstration of ice
harvesting on Cunningham Ice Pond. The
event runs from 2:30 and 3:30 pm, it is free and open to the public.
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Environmental Education Center in Sherburne hosts a demonstration of ice
harvesting on Cunningham Ice Pond. The
event runs from 2:30 and 3:30 pm, it is free and open to the public.
WCDO News — Thursday 2-21-19
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SU basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man with his vehicle Wednesday walking outside a vehicle in the middle of the road on Interstate 690 in Syracuse shortly before 11:30 pm Wednesday night. Syracuse Police said that Boeheim struck 51 year old Jorge Jimenez of Syracuse as he stood on the side of the road. Field Sobriety Tests on Boeheim & Jimenez were negative for Alcohol, Boeheim was taken to Syracuse police headquarters, where he was questioned and released. The investigation and accident reconstruction efforts are continuing.
The Raymond Corporation has been named to Fast Company’s
2019 Most Innovative Companies list. Raymond was nominated for the impact its
Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator tool has had on enhancing education for
forklift operators. The list recognizes organizations transforming and shaping
society, in 36 categories, from artificial intelligence to wellness, more information about The Raymond Corporation
is available at raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.
2019 Most Innovative Companies list. Raymond was nominated for the impact its
Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator tool has had on enhancing education for
forklift operators. The list recognizes organizations transforming and shaping
society, in 36 categories, from artificial intelligence to wellness, more information about The Raymond Corporation
is available at raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Meredith on a vehicle that was observed speeding. Deputies arrested 28 year old Michelle Gules of Wynantskill, It was determined that Gules had a suspended driver’s license for failure to pay a previous fine, she was issued tickets for Aggravated Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree, unlicensed operator and speed in zone. Gules was released on the tickets and is to appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
The Eastern League of Professional Baseball has announced
the league will be changing their playoff format from a full season format to a
split season format. Under the new format the first place team from each
division during both the first and second halves of the season will qualify for
the postseason. This change will go into effect immediately, starting with the
2019 season. The Rumble Ponies kick off
the 2019 campaign on the road April 4 against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Home Opener is scheduled for a 6:35 PM first pitch on Thursday, April 11 at NYSEG
Stadium.
the league will be changing their playoff format from a full season format to a
split season format. Under the new format the first place team from each
division during both the first and second halves of the season will qualify for
the postseason. This change will go into effect immediately, starting with the
2019 season. The Rumble Ponies kick off
the 2019 campaign on the road April 4 against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Home Opener is scheduled for a 6:35 PM first pitch on Thursday, April 11 at NYSEG
Stadium.
Attorney General Letitia James announced that refund checks
are being issued to consumers of "Energy Plus" as a result of a 2017
settlement. Attorney General James also
announced a settlement with "Ambit Energy", both companies engaged in
deceptive practices that resulted in consumers paying more for energy services
when they were promised savings. Over
$700,000 in payments is being distributed to eligible current and former
customers of Energy Plus stemming from a 2017 settlement with the Office of the
Attorney General. Ambit previously agreed to provide more than $20 million in
refunds to its customers in a class action settlement, so Attorney General
James did not seek restitution in that case.
are being issued to consumers of "Energy Plus" as a result of a 2017
settlement. Attorney General James also
announced a settlement with "Ambit Energy", both companies engaged in
deceptive practices that resulted in consumers paying more for energy services
when they were promised savings. Over
$700,000 in payments is being distributed to eligible current and former
customers of Energy Plus stemming from a 2017 settlement with the Office of the
Attorney General. Ambit previously agreed to provide more than $20 million in
refunds to its customers in a class action settlement, so Attorney General
James did not seek restitution in that case.
Morgan Hungerford of East Meredith is the current Delaware
County Dairy Princess, she has been chosen as one of 3 ambassadors for the
dairy industry in New York State.
Hungerford was named the 2nd alternate for the state at a pageant held
in Syracuse. All 3 have won scholarships
and will promote milk and other dairy products throughout New York this
year.
County Dairy Princess, she has been chosen as one of 3 ambassadors for the
dairy industry in New York State.
Hungerford was named the 2nd alternate for the state at a pageant held
in Syracuse. All 3 have won scholarships
and will promote milk and other dairy products throughout New York this
year.
Police in Haverstraw in Rockland
County have arrested 35 year old Jason Mendez on a murder charge, after he was
asked not to smoke near a family’s 6 children in a 7-11 Convenience Store
parking lot Wednesday. Mendez is accused
of ramming his car into the family twice, killing the mother of the 6 children,
Melissa DeLoatch, and injuring her husband & all 6 children, who were taken
to an area hospital. Mendez is being
held for court action in Haverstraw town Court.
34-year-old Heather Kasmarcik of Johnson City pleaded guilty
in Broome County Court for criminal sexual act, for engaging in sexual conduct
with a girl less than 14 years of age, according to Broome County District
Attorney Steven Cornwell. State Police had
arrested Kasmarcik and Derrick Cervini last year for allegedly sexually
assaulting and raping 3 children from 2014 to June 2016. Kasmarcik will be sentenced on May 22nd.
County have arrested 35 year old Jason Mendez on a murder charge, after he was
asked not to smoke near a family’s 6 children in a 7-11 Convenience Store
parking lot Wednesday. Mendez is accused
of ramming his car into the family twice, killing the mother of the 6 children,
Melissa DeLoatch, and injuring her husband & all 6 children, who were taken
to an area hospital. Mendez is being
held for court action in Haverstraw town Court.
34-year-old Heather Kasmarcik of Johnson City pleaded guilty
in Broome County Court for criminal sexual act, for engaging in sexual conduct
with a girl less than 14 years of age, according to Broome County District
Attorney Steven Cornwell. State Police had
arrested Kasmarcik and Derrick Cervini last year for allegedly sexually
assaulting and raping 3 children from 2014 to June 2016. Kasmarcik will be sentenced on May 22nd.
The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
Is offering funding opportunities for initiatives aimed at deterring opioid use
disorder through prevention, treatment or recovery programs. The application deadline for all of programs
is March 7th, to apply or for more information and full list eligibility
requirements, go to oasas.ny.gov/procurements.
Is offering funding opportunities for initiatives aimed at deterring opioid use
disorder through prevention, treatment or recovery programs. The application deadline for all of programs
is March 7th, to apply or for more information and full list eligibility
requirements, go to oasas.ny.gov/procurements.
Residents in the Harpursville School District voted in favor
of the 1st phase of a 10 million dollar capital project, to upgrade a variety
of locations around the district. Voters
also approved of a measure to spend over $410,000 on vehicle purchases Tuesday.
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of the 1st phase of a 10 million dollar capital project, to upgrade a variety
of locations around the district. Voters
also approved of a measure to spend over $410,000 on vehicle purchases Tuesday.
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-6-19
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P.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-6-19
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel
appeared in Greece Town Court Tuesday, they are accused, along with an
unidentified 16 year old, with formulating a terrorist plan against the Muslims
of America Community known as Islamberg in Delaware County. the 3 were arrested January 18th after police
learned of the plot, the group possessed 23 firearms and 3 explosive devices,
they have been charged with 3 counts of
1st-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 1 count each of 4th degree
conspiracy. The case against Crysel was
waived to the grand jury. Preliminary hearings for Vetromile and Colaneri are
scheduled for next week.
Governor Cuomo today announced more than $7.5 million in
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
funding is available to enhance addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
services in New York State. The funding will be awarded through a series of
Requests for Applications issued by the State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services. New Yorkers
struggling with an addiction can call the state's toll-free HOPE line
at-1-877-8-HOPENY.
The 3rd Annual Oneonta Indoor Heart Walk & Health fair
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
will be held at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta on Saturday February 16th from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, AO Fox spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 2-6-19)
More than 40 vendors, agencies, & organizations will be
participating in the Foxcare Center Concourse, plus Potential Pets will be
available from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, Heart of the Catskills Humane
Society & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, more information is available at
BASSETT.ORG/HEARTWALK.
Tonight, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
Executive Jason Garnar will join addiction specialists, law enforcement,
teachers and families for a public forum on substance use prevention and
treatment. The forum will take place
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Deposit High School Auditorium.
The Otsego County Planning Department is launching a $50,000
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
pilot program to assist low & moderate income farmers with home repair
assistance. The new county program is
called “Farm RESTORE.” It offers
assistance to eligible active farmers with needs such as furnace repairs,
window replacement, hot water heaters, flooring, electrical upgrades,
accessibility modifications, and plumbing; it is administered by Otsego Rural
Housing Assistance, Inc. The deadline
for applications if February 28, 2019.
The funding derives from Community Development Block Grant, More
information is available at 547-4225.
A public hearing was held Tuesday night at Oneonta City hall
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
about the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Oneonta Rail
Yards project. Another Public hearing has been scheduled for
March 5th; the period for public comments has been extended to March
18th.
Southern Tier Hemp announced
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
Tuesday that it’s buying the former Gannett printing plant in Johnson City. The
company will develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based CBD oil products; they
expect to hire more than 100 people over the next 3 years. The company received state grants to assist
with construction needs at the site, which is expected to be operational later
this year.
The Otsego County Chamber will hold its 8th Annual Career
Expo and Job Fair Today from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BOCES campus on County
Route 35 in Milford. The Job Fair and
Open house is open to the public to meet with area employers for current
openings & to learn about job training programs.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Libraries will be
today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021
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today at 2:30 in the Smart Community Room of the Sidney Memorial Public
Library. The agenda will include a financial report and a review of activities
supported by the Friends of the Libraries.
All members of the Friends of the Libraries are invited to attend. More information is available at 563 1200 or
563 8021
WCDO News — Tuesday 1-8-19
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34 Year Old Terrence Truitt of Oneonta will have his arson
case go before a Grand Jury shortly.
Truitt is accused of intentionally setting the fire at 5 Walling Avenue on
Saturday December 29th, where former Oneonta fire fighter John
Heller died in the blaze. Truitt was originally charged with 1st
degree arson, he is being held without bail in the Otsego County jail pending Grand
Jury action.
case go before a Grand Jury shortly.
Truitt is accused of intentionally setting the fire at 5 Walling Avenue on
Saturday December 29th, where former Oneonta fire fighter John
Heller died in the blaze. Truitt was originally charged with 1st
degree arson, he is being held without bail in the Otsego County jail pending Grand
Jury action.
Former New York Republican State Senate leader Dean Skelos
reports to prison today to begin serving his 4+ year prison term for
corruption. Skelos reports today to a
federal prison at Otisville, New York,
His son, Adam, reports to the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, to
begin serving his four-year sentence. Dean Skelos and his son were both
convicted in July on charges of extortion, wire fraud and bribery, with the
elder Skelos using his political influence to get his son high paying no-show
jobs.
reports to prison today to begin serving his 4+ year prison term for
corruption. Skelos reports today to a
federal prison at Otisville, New York,
His son, Adam, reports to the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, to
begin serving his four-year sentence. Dean Skelos and his son were both
convicted in July on charges of extortion, wire fraud and bribery, with the
elder Skelos using his political influence to get his son high paying no-show
jobs.
Governor Cuomo today announced up to $10 million in capital
funding is available to expand addiction treatment services. The funding is being administered by the New
York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and will be
distributed through a Request for Applications process. Selected applicants must develop and support
a minimum of 16 beds up to a maximum of 40 beds. Funding is only available for
new beds, not conversions of currently operating programs. The Request For
Applications can be viewed at oasas.ny.gov. Responses are due by February 19.
funding is available to expand addiction treatment services. The funding is being administered by the New
York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and will be
distributed through a Request for Applications process. Selected applicants must develop and support
a minimum of 16 beds up to a maximum of 40 beds. Funding is only available for
new beds, not conversions of currently operating programs. The Request For
Applications can be viewed at oasas.ny.gov. Responses are due by February 19.
Broome County is offering grants through the Small Community
Fund for 2019, for local municipalities, non-profits, and local economic
development entities that are working on projects to assist in carrying out the
Broome County Comprehensive Plan. A
total of $150,000 is available, last year, funds were provided for the
demolition of a smokestack in Deposit to make way for their new community park,
among several other projects around the county.
Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with the average grant being
approximately $16,000. The initial deadline for applications is March 31, 2019.
The full plan is online at gobroomecounty.com/comprehensive plan
Fund for 2019, for local municipalities, non-profits, and local economic
development entities that are working on projects to assist in carrying out the
Broome County Comprehensive Plan. A
total of $150,000 is available, last year, funds were provided for the
demolition of a smokestack in Deposit to make way for their new community park,
among several other projects around the county.
Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with the average grant being
approximately $16,000. The initial deadline for applications is March 31, 2019.
The full plan is online at gobroomecounty.com/comprehensive plan
Several upstate cites are
teaming up for a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies, for misleading
health care providers about the addictive dangers of opioid medications they
manufactured. so far, the cities of
Albany, Schenectady, Troy & Plattsburgh are on the lawsuit against several
top manufacturers of prescription opioid medications, more are expected to join
the suit, as the opioid crisis has continued to grow across New York State.
Bainbridge Fire fighters responded to 1025 Searles Hill Road
Monday afternoon for a structure fire at a Barn that had been converted into
Apartments. Fire Fighters from Afton,
Coventry, Sidney & Masonville responded, no injuries were reported, but 1
dog died in the fire. The cause of the fire
was a malfunction with the propane system, according to Bainbridge Fire Chief
Fred Bell.
teaming up for a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies, for misleading
health care providers about the addictive dangers of opioid medications they
manufactured. so far, the cities of
Albany, Schenectady, Troy & Plattsburgh are on the lawsuit against several
top manufacturers of prescription opioid medications, more are expected to join
the suit, as the opioid crisis has continued to grow across New York State.
Bainbridge Fire fighters responded to 1025 Searles Hill Road
Monday afternoon for a structure fire at a Barn that had been converted into
Apartments. Fire Fighters from Afton,
Coventry, Sidney & Masonville responded, no injuries were reported, but 1
dog died in the fire. The cause of the fire
was a malfunction with the propane system, according to Bainbridge Fire Chief
Fred Bell.
The Unadilla Town Board will hold their next regular meeting
today. The Meeting will be held at the
Town hall on State Route 7 beginning at 7:00 PM.
today. The Meeting will be held at the
Town hall on State Route 7 beginning at 7:00 PM.
The Walton Central School District Board Of Education will
hold their next meeting today at 6:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the High School.
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hold their next meeting today at 6:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the High School.