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WCDO News — Friday 10-29-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-29-21
35 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 35 years in jail & 20 years post release-supervision on 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain was convicted in Chenango County Court of Sexual Abuse in 2014, which required him to register as a sex offender; he admitted that he created sexually explicit images & videos of 3 different victims approximately 5 years old.
Otsego County Sheriff Office arrested 33 year old Amanda Brown of Otego for Over-driving Torturing & injuring animals, & failure to provide sustenance. Brown was charged this week following a complaint to the Sheriff's Office, Brown Faces court action in Town of Otego Court at a later date.
The Afton Parks & Recreation Committee announced that they will host a Halloween Party on Saturday October 30th, at the River Club in Afton. Prizes will be awarded for the best Costume; more information is available at 639-1022.
The Discovery Center and Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton announced that they will combine forces for the Halloweekend event on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm at Ross Park. Tickets will be sold online at thediscoverycenter.org.
Oneonta officials announced that Downtown Oneonta trick or treating is taking place from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday & a new "Trunk or Treat" event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Oneonta Rotary Club is organizing the Halloween parade 4:00 pm, it will line up on Elm Street starting at 3:00 pm.
Another live concert is scheduled by the Chenango Arts Council, this Saturday Night, Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 10-29-21)
Tickets for the Nate Gross Band & other future shows are available at Chenangoarts.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-29-21
The Albany County Sheriff's Office has filed charges against former Governor Andrew Cuomo for forcible touching, relating to an incident last December at the Executive Mansion in Albany. The Albany City Court issued a summons for Cuomo to appear in that court November 17th, investigations in other jurisdictions are continuing.
Otsego County Department of Health reported that the County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, with 108 active cases, 28 new cases reported Thursday, with 7 Hospitalized. This Year, the Health Department is aware of 672 breakthrough cases of COVID in fully vaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 2% of the fully vaccinated population. There have been 3,185 cases in unvaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 15% of the unvaccinated population. An unvaccinated person is 7.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19, and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized & they are more likely to suffer more severe illness & death. The Vaccine clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and many pharmacies are offering vaccinations.
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of legislation that prohibits the sale of ghost guns, prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms and requires gunsmiths and dealers in firearms to register firearms in their possession. Another bill adds firearms designed to resemble toys to the definition of a 'disguised gun.'
The Norwich Business Improvement District is putting together the "Nor-Witch Fall Festival" on Saturday throughout the day, BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:
(Mindy Chawgo 10-29-21)
The event is free & open to the public & will be held rain or shine in downtown Norwich tomorrow.
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner on Saturday, at Sundown Golf and Country Club. They will be honoring Bob Evans as the Citizen of the Year, B & W Wines & Liquors as the Business of the Year The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District as the Business of Distinction and The Bainbridge Rotary Club as the Service Organization of the Year.
35 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 35 years in jail & 20 years post release-supervision on 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain was convicted in Chenango County Court of Sexual Abuse in 2014, which required him to register as a sex offender; he admitted that he created sexually explicit images & videos of 3 different victims approximately 5 years old.
Otsego County Sheriff Office arrested 33 year old Amanda Brown of Otego for Over-driving Torturing & injuring animals, & failure to provide sustenance. Brown was charged this week following a complaint to the Sheriff's Office, Brown Faces court action in Town of Otego Court at a later date.
The Afton Parks & Recreation Committee announced that they will host a Halloween Party on Saturday October 30th, at the River Club in Afton. Prizes will be awarded for the best Costume; more information is available at 639-1022.
The Discovery Center and Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton announced that they will combine forces for the Halloweekend event on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm at Ross Park. Tickets will be sold online at thediscoverycenter.org.
Oneonta officials announced that Downtown Oneonta trick or treating is taking place from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday & a new "Trunk or Treat" event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Oneonta Rotary Club is organizing the Halloween parade 4:00 pm, it will line up on Elm Street starting at 3:00 pm.
Another live concert is scheduled by the Chenango Arts Council, this Saturday Night, Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 10-29-21)
Tickets for the Nate Gross Band & other future shows are available at Chenangoarts.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-29-21
The Albany County Sheriff's Office has filed charges against former Governor Andrew Cuomo for forcible touching, relating to an incident last December at the Executive Mansion in Albany. The Albany City Court issued a summons for Cuomo to appear in that court November 17th, investigations in other jurisdictions are continuing.
Otsego County Department of Health reported that the County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, with 108 active cases, 28 new cases reported Thursday, with 7 Hospitalized. This Year, the Health Department is aware of 672 breakthrough cases of COVID in fully vaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 2% of the fully vaccinated population. There have been 3,185 cases in unvaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 15% of the unvaccinated population. An unvaccinated person is 7.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19, and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized & they are more likely to suffer more severe illness & death. The Vaccine clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and many pharmacies are offering vaccinations.
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of legislation that prohibits the sale of ghost guns, prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms and requires gunsmiths and dealers in firearms to register firearms in their possession. Another bill adds firearms designed to resemble toys to the definition of a 'disguised gun.'
The Norwich Business Improvement District is putting together the "Nor-Witch Fall Festival" on Saturday throughout the day, BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:
(Mindy Chawgo 10-29-21)
The event is free & open to the public & will be held rain or shine in downtown Norwich tomorrow.
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner on Saturday, at Sundown Golf and Country Club. They will be honoring Bob Evans as the Citizen of the Year, B & W Wines & Liquors as the Business of the Year The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District as the Business of Distinction and The Bainbridge Rotary Club as the Service Organization of the Year.
AftonALECIA O'NEILLAMANDA BROWNAndrew CuomoBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBinghamtonCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILDISCOVERY CENTERGOVERNOR HOCHULMINDY CHAWGONew YorkNOR-WITCH FALL FESTIVALNORIWCH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTNorwichNYOtegoOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHPATRICK KAINROSS PARK ZOOSUNDOWN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
WCDO News — Monday 10-11-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-11-21
State Police responded the report of 2 adults and 2 children being thrown from an Amish buggy after being hit by a car in Madison County on Friday. State Police stated that 19-year-old Madison Mae Davis of South Otselic was driving on Lebanon Road around 6:00 PM when she hit a horse-drawn buggy traveling in the same direction. A 22-year-old man, a 27-year-old woman and two kids, ages 1 and 2, were ejected from the buggy upon impact. All four were taken to Upstate University Hospital to be evaluated. Davis was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and was later released, Davis received a ticket for failure to use due care for an animal.
State Police arrested 36 year old Amber Suprunchik of Dolgeville for Tampering with Physical Evidence, Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Accident and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Back on June 15th, troopers were dispatched to a hit and run accident on State Route 26 in Cincinnatus, 4 people on bicycles were on State Route 26 when a vehicle struck 2 of them, and did not stop. 67 year old Kitt Warren of DeRuyter was killed and 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was ultimately located that night by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy. The investigation has revealed that Suprunchik was operating the vehicle and was not impaired at the time of the accident, she is accused of tampering with the vehicle after the collision, she was processed Friday & was sent to Cortland County Central Arraignment and Processing.
Delaware County Public Health reported 36 new COVID cases on Thursday & Friday, bringing their number of active cases to 170, hospitalized cases up to 7 & 290 quarantined. 51% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated, 65% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and 16% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students or school district employees.
Otsego County reported a new death caused by the coronavirus on Friday, their total deaths from the virus in Otsego County to 70, including 51 in 2021. Today, they report 98 active cases, with 21 new cases, 7 are hospitalized & their 7 day rolling average for positive COVID tests is 3.5%, slightly above the state average.
State Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman John Salka criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's veto of legislation to assist the Oneonta City School District and local taxpayers. State Senate Bill 396 would correct a clerical error and assist the Oneonta City School District by preserving $400,000 in state transportation aid due to the school district, correcting an oversight in the application process for the district's transportation aid for the 2019-2020 school year, when the district did not file its application for transportation aid to the state education department in a timely fashion. Senator Oberacker talked to WCDO News about the situation:
(Senator Oberacker 10-11-21)
Senator Oberacker and Assemblyman Salka plan to meet with Oneonta City School District officials to seek an alternative solution to help avoid the $400,000 budget shortfall.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-11-21
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the October 8 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing, worth $47,638.50, was purchased at TOPS MARKETS in NORWICH. Take 5 players with midday and evening draws on the same ticket must check their numbers at nylottery.ny.gov to determine if they have the winning numbers for the corresponding midday or evening drawing. A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office and the City of Norwich Police Department executed a search warrant at 11 Pleasant Street in Norwich Friday, following an investigation into the sale of Heroin and Methamphetamine in Chenango County. 35 year old Jennifer Shoales was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Nuisance, Shoales was released on an appearance ticket to appear on a later date in the City of Norwich Court.
The State Health Department conducted over 108,000 COVID tests Saturday, with just under 2800 positive tests, for a positivity rate of 2.58%. Hospitalizations were down to 2045, patients in an ICU bed went down to 456, & the number on a ventilator declined to 243, there were 34 more COVID deaths Saturday.
State Police & local law enforcement are continuing their Columbus Day weekend crack down on speeding and impaired motorists. The Columbus Day campaign will run through tomorrow, last year's enforcement period, State Police and local law enforcement issued 44,016 total tickets, including 11,618 for speeding and 941 for impaired driving.
State Police responded the report of 2 adults and 2 children being thrown from an Amish buggy after being hit by a car in Madison County on Friday. State Police stated that 19-year-old Madison Mae Davis of South Otselic was driving on Lebanon Road around 6:00 PM when she hit a horse-drawn buggy traveling in the same direction. A 22-year-old man, a 27-year-old woman and two kids, ages 1 and 2, were ejected from the buggy upon impact. All four were taken to Upstate University Hospital to be evaluated. Davis was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and was later released, Davis received a ticket for failure to use due care for an animal.
State Police arrested 36 year old Amber Suprunchik of Dolgeville for Tampering with Physical Evidence, Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Accident and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Back on June 15th, troopers were dispatched to a hit and run accident on State Route 26 in Cincinnatus, 4 people on bicycles were on State Route 26 when a vehicle struck 2 of them, and did not stop. 67 year old Kitt Warren of DeRuyter was killed and 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was ultimately located that night by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy. The investigation has revealed that Suprunchik was operating the vehicle and was not impaired at the time of the accident, she is accused of tampering with the vehicle after the collision, she was processed Friday & was sent to Cortland County Central Arraignment and Processing.
Delaware County Public Health reported 36 new COVID cases on Thursday & Friday, bringing their number of active cases to 170, hospitalized cases up to 7 & 290 quarantined. 51% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated, 65% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and 16% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students or school district employees.
Otsego County reported a new death caused by the coronavirus on Friday, their total deaths from the virus in Otsego County to 70, including 51 in 2021. Today, they report 98 active cases, with 21 new cases, 7 are hospitalized & their 7 day rolling average for positive COVID tests is 3.5%, slightly above the state average.
State Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman John Salka criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's veto of legislation to assist the Oneonta City School District and local taxpayers. State Senate Bill 396 would correct a clerical error and assist the Oneonta City School District by preserving $400,000 in state transportation aid due to the school district, correcting an oversight in the application process for the district's transportation aid for the 2019-2020 school year, when the district did not file its application for transportation aid to the state education department in a timely fashion. Senator Oberacker talked to WCDO News about the situation:
(Senator Oberacker 10-11-21)
Senator Oberacker and Assemblyman Salka plan to meet with Oneonta City School District officials to seek an alternative solution to help avoid the $400,000 budget shortfall.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-11-21
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the October 8 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing, worth $47,638.50, was purchased at TOPS MARKETS in NORWICH. Take 5 players with midday and evening draws on the same ticket must check their numbers at nylottery.ny.gov to determine if they have the winning numbers for the corresponding midday or evening drawing. A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office and the City of Norwich Police Department executed a search warrant at 11 Pleasant Street in Norwich Friday, following an investigation into the sale of Heroin and Methamphetamine in Chenango County. 35 year old Jennifer Shoales was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Nuisance, Shoales was released on an appearance ticket to appear on a later date in the City of Norwich Court.
The State Health Department conducted over 108,000 COVID tests Saturday, with just under 2800 positive tests, for a positivity rate of 2.58%. Hospitalizations were down to 2045, patients in an ICU bed went down to 456, & the number on a ventilator declined to 243, there were 34 more COVID deaths Saturday.
State Police & local law enforcement are continuing their Columbus Day weekend crack down on speeding and impaired motorists. The Columbus Day campaign will run through tomorrow, last year's enforcement period, State Police and local law enforcement issued 44,016 total tickets, including 11,618 for speeding and 941 for impaired driving.
AMBER SUPRUNCHIKASSEMBLYMAN JOHN SALKADelaware County Public HealthDERUYTERDOLGEVILLEGOVERNOR HOCHULJENNIFER SHOALESJOHN RUTANKITT WARRENMADISON MAE DAVISMcGRAWNew YorkNEW YORK STATE LOTTERYNYONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSOUTH OTSELICState Health DepartmentSTATE SENATOR PETER OBERACKERTOPS MARKETS NORWICH
WCDO News — Thursday 9-23-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-23-21
After 18 months into the COVID 19 pandemic, the public is asking questions regarding quarantine rules regarding the vaccinated & the unvaccinated, Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health explains:
(Isaiah Sutton 9-23-21)
Sutton said that the advice is consistent with the State Health Department & CDC Guidelines & they recommend that people follow the State health department guidance on all COVID-19 protocol. Chenango County reports 140 active cases with 41% vaccinated, 339 are quarantined & 6 are hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for our region through late tonight; local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he predicts regarding today's predicted thunderstorms:
(Townsend 9-23-21)
Townsend said that the chance for Flash Flooding in the WCDO listening area is about 10% today & into tonight.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a bat has test positive for Rabies on Wednesday in Oneonta. Officials said that 1 person has started rabies post exposure treatment; more information about rabies is available by calling 547-4230.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has tendered his resignation to Governor Kathy Hochul today, and she has accepted the resignation. Dr. Zucker has presided over the State Department of Health for almost 7 1/2 years; a search for his successor will begin shortly.
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M., in Albany. On the agenda for that meeting is the application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of their proposed Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford. The meeting is available online at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, announced support of the bipartisan Senior Financial Empowerment Act, to protect seniors from fraud and targeted financial scams, and is urging the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen protections for seniors:
(Gillibrand 9-23-21)
Gillibrand said that Millions of seniors have been victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with a noticeable increase in those scams throughout the pandemic, in New York State alone, seniors are estimated to lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-23-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Ubiquity Solar will establish its U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing operations at the former IBM site in Endicott. The company expects to repurpose 800,000 square-feet of space at the former campus, representing an approximately $61 million investment, Ubiquity Solar expects to create up to 150 highly skilled jobs, they expect to be fully operational at the Endicott campus by the end of 2022.
Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 10 cases, with 29 new cases in the last 2 days for an 8.9% positivity rate, they have 196 active cases, 5 hospitalized and 383 quarantined. 50.1% of the total population is vaccinated, 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and 27% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students/employees.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that tonight's Annual Recognition Dinner has been moved to Club 55 on Union Street, starting at 5:00 PM. This year: The Citizen of the Year’s Award goes to Erin Insinga of Delaware Valley Humane Society; Business of the Years is East Main Lanes Organization of the Years goes to the Sidney Memorial Library & the Better Together award goes to Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli identified 19 local governments this year that are in fiscal stress, including 6 counties, 4 cities, and 9 towns. The report is based on financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis from January 1st to December 31st, locally, only Broome County was listed as "susceptible to fiscal stress".
After 18 months into the COVID 19 pandemic, the public is asking questions regarding quarantine rules regarding the vaccinated & the unvaccinated, Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health explains:
(Isaiah Sutton 9-23-21)
Sutton said that the advice is consistent with the State Health Department & CDC Guidelines & they recommend that people follow the State health department guidance on all COVID-19 protocol. Chenango County reports 140 active cases with 41% vaccinated, 339 are quarantined & 6 are hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for our region through late tonight; local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he predicts regarding today's predicted thunderstorms:
(Townsend 9-23-21)
Townsend said that the chance for Flash Flooding in the WCDO listening area is about 10% today & into tonight.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a bat has test positive for Rabies on Wednesday in Oneonta. Officials said that 1 person has started rabies post exposure treatment; more information about rabies is available by calling 547-4230.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has tendered his resignation to Governor Kathy Hochul today, and she has accepted the resignation. Dr. Zucker has presided over the State Department of Health for almost 7 1/2 years; a search for his successor will begin shortly.
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M., in Albany. On the agenda for that meeting is the application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of their proposed Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford. The meeting is available online at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, announced support of the bipartisan Senior Financial Empowerment Act, to protect seniors from fraud and targeted financial scams, and is urging the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen protections for seniors:
(Gillibrand 9-23-21)
Gillibrand said that Millions of seniors have been victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with a noticeable increase in those scams throughout the pandemic, in New York State alone, seniors are estimated to lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-23-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Ubiquity Solar will establish its U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing operations at the former IBM site in Endicott. The company expects to repurpose 800,000 square-feet of space at the former campus, representing an approximately $61 million investment, Ubiquity Solar expects to create up to 150 highly skilled jobs, they expect to be fully operational at the Endicott campus by the end of 2022.
Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 10 cases, with 29 new cases in the last 2 days for an 8.9% positivity rate, they have 196 active cases, 5 hospitalized and 383 quarantined. 50.1% of the total population is vaccinated, 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and 27% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students/employees.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that tonight's Annual Recognition Dinner has been moved to Club 55 on Union Street, starting at 5:00 PM. This year: The Citizen of the Year’s Award goes to Erin Insinga of Delaware Valley Humane Society; Business of the Years is East Main Lanes Organization of the Years goes to the Sidney Memorial Library & the Better Together award goes to Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli identified 19 local governments this year that are in fiscal stress, including 6 counties, 4 cities, and 9 towns. The report is based on financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis from January 1st to December 31st, locally, only Broome County was listed as "susceptible to fiscal stress".
BLUESTONE WIND LLCBroome CountyCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCLUB 55Delaware County Public HealthDR. HOWARD ZUCKEREAST MAIN LANESENDICOTTERIN INSINGAGOVERNOR HOCHULIBMISAIAH SUTTONNew YorkOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSANFORDSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT EBEN BULLOCKSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARYSTATE BOARD ON ELECTRIC GENERATION SITING AND THE ENVIRONMENTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLIU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUBIQUITY SOLARWCDOWindsor
WCDO News — Friday 9-3-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, administrators and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination, with either a CDC vaccine card or the Excelsior Pass. The Governor also announced that the State Department of Health has finalized and released official guidance for classroom instruction regarding Facemasks, which closely echoes the CDC guidance which districts were advised to follow. More information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be showcasing its school-based health center at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, September 7, at 5:00 pm. The event is being held in conjunction with the school’s annual open house, Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim will offer remarks. Available Care will include Annual physical exams, Immunizations, Diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term illnesses, mental health services & Preventive dental care
CDO Workforce, serving Chenango, Delaware, Otsego counties, is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Virtual Career Fair, on Tuesday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The free event will allow local companies and job seekers to connect one-on-one for immediate placement opportunities, especially in industries that are in high demand including Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, & Manufacturing, more information is available at 432-4800.
The Mid York Concert band is looking for area musicians to join, with rehearsals starting this month in Norwich, Band conductor Mark Sands explains:
(Mark Sands 9-3-21)
Anyone interested in joining the band can call sands at 334-4307, or email him: Midyorkcb@gmail.com, rehearsals will start Tuesday September 14th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norwich Middle School band room.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:
(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)
Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced. Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21
The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018. Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased. The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.
The Summer Fest/ Bainbridge Days event will be held today & tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-3-21)
The activities will start this afternoon at 5:00 PM, and continue on Saturday at 9:00 AM, with Events will be in the park and on Main Street.
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego County announced the Rothenberger Run for Recovery event on Saturday at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, Spokesman Kyle LaFever explains:
(Kyle LaFever 9-3-21)
Registration for the virtual or in-person run is available at rothenbergerrun.itsyourrace.com/register; online registration will remain open until this morning at 9:00 AM. Day of registration will be held from 7:30am-8:30am in Neahwa Park on Saturday, September 4th. Packet Pickup will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or at day of registration.
6zero7 Events presents the Afton Open Air Market, Labor Day edition featuring music, food and local vendors participating, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 9-3-21)
The event will be set up at its usual location next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7 just outside of the village of Afton, Starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.
The remainder of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies series with Richmond has been canceled as COVID 19 testing and contact tracing continues. Fans with tickets to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday’s games can exchange their tickets to go to any future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
Delaware County Public Health reported 63 new cases of COVID 19 in the last week, with 84 active cases, 6 Hospitalized and 122 quarantined. Delaware County has had 2742 total cases, with 2606 recoveries & 52 deaths during the pandemic.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as the public has the ability to view or listen to the meeting and as long as the meeting is recorded and later transcribed. This change will reduce the need for congregation at public meetings while the Delta variant is prevalent, while ensuring public business can continue.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 8-31-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-31-21
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new measures for mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated public and charter school employees, and to establish a vaccination requirement for all staff at state-regulated facilities and congregate settings. The state Health department reported over 95,000 COVID tests were conducted on Monday, with a positivity rate of just under 4%, patient hospitalizations were up to 2234, the number of ICU patients went up to 484, & the number of ventilators increased to 247, 22 new COVID deaths were reported.
The Delaware County Landfill has been approved for a variance by the State DEC to expand & improve its viability for many decades; County Public works Commissioner Sue McIntyre told WCDO News how the plan will work:
(Sue McIntyre 8-31-21)
McIntyre said that the plan was about 8 years in the making, makes sure that the landfill has the latest double lined protection to prevent environmental issues, and should add 40 to 60 years of life at the existing landfills Walton site
Chenango County Public Health reported their 82nd death from the COVID 19 virus. Officials reported 92 active cases, 24 of those are vaccinated. They have 189 active quarantines, 5 are hospitalized, and 3622 have recovered out of 3872 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health announced that the State Health Department has authorized a 3rd COVID 19 Vaccine, but it will only be for people with specific issues, according to DCPH Spokesperson Heather Warner:
(Heather Warner 8-31-21)
Warner said that the people with those issues should take the Moderna 3rd shot if they have had the 2 previous Moderna vaccines, or the 3rd Pfizer shot if they have had the first 2 Pfizer shots.
Counseling services have been set up at the Worcester Central School district, following the death of 7 year old Hunter Hornbeck Saturday. Hornbeck was injured while riding an ATV Saturday in Decatur; he succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to Albany Medical Center.
A full day of events is scheduled today at the Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego Counties, to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day. Spokesman Kyle LaFever told WCDO News why it is important to have this commemoration:
(Kyle LaFever 8-31-21)
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego Counties locations are 22 Elm Street in Oneonta or 84 Main Street in Delhi, more information is available at 267-4435 or friendsofrecoverydo.org
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now open for the next New York State Police Trooper Entrance Exam. The exam will be administered from January through April of 2022, & will be given online at authorized testing centers for the first time in State Police history, part of an effort to make the exam more accessible to the general public. More information is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.
Tonight's series opener with The Binghamton Rumble Ponies & Richmond at Mirabito Stadium has been postponed to allow for additional testing and contract tracing of members of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Organization. The Rumble Ponies are adhering to Minor League Baseball's health and safety protocols and will continue to practice caution and follow the guidance of medical experts. Further updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-31-21
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 A.M., in Albany and New York City; the meeting will be online at dps.ny.gov. The Siting Board agenda includes Application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of the Bluestone Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new measures for mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated public and charter school employees, and to establish a vaccination requirement for all staff at state-regulated facilities and congregate settings. The state Health department reported over 95,000 COVID tests were conducted on Monday, with a positivity rate of just under 4%, patient hospitalizations were up to 2234, the number of ICU patients went up to 484, & the number of ventilators increased to 247, 22 new COVID deaths were reported.
The Delaware County Landfill has been approved for a variance by the State DEC to expand & improve its viability for many decades; County Public works Commissioner Sue McIntyre told WCDO News how the plan will work:
(Sue McIntyre 8-31-21)
McIntyre said that the plan was about 8 years in the making, makes sure that the landfill has the latest double lined protection to prevent environmental issues, and should add 40 to 60 years of life at the existing landfills Walton site
Chenango County Public Health reported their 82nd death from the COVID 19 virus. Officials reported 92 active cases, 24 of those are vaccinated. They have 189 active quarantines, 5 are hospitalized, and 3622 have recovered out of 3872 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Delaware County Public Health announced that the State Health Department has authorized a 3rd COVID 19 Vaccine, but it will only be for people with specific issues, according to DCPH Spokesperson Heather Warner:
(Heather Warner 8-31-21)
Warner said that the people with those issues should take the Moderna 3rd shot if they have had the 2 previous Moderna vaccines, or the 3rd Pfizer shot if they have had the first 2 Pfizer shots.
Counseling services have been set up at the Worcester Central School district, following the death of 7 year old Hunter Hornbeck Saturday. Hornbeck was injured while riding an ATV Saturday in Decatur; he succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to Albany Medical Center.
A full day of events is scheduled today at the Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego Counties, to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day. Spokesman Kyle LaFever told WCDO News why it is important to have this commemoration:
(Kyle LaFever 8-31-21)
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware & Otsego Counties locations are 22 Elm Street in Oneonta or 84 Main Street in Delhi, more information is available at 267-4435 or friendsofrecoverydo.org
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now open for the next New York State Police Trooper Entrance Exam. The exam will be administered from January through April of 2022, & will be given online at authorized testing centers for the first time in State Police history, part of an effort to make the exam more accessible to the general public. More information is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.
Tonight's series opener with The Binghamton Rumble Ponies & Richmond at Mirabito Stadium has been postponed to allow for additional testing and contract tracing of members of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Organization. The Rumble Ponies are adhering to Minor League Baseball's health and safety protocols and will continue to practice caution and follow the guidance of medical experts. Further updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-31-21
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 A.M., in Albany and New York City; the meeting will be online at dps.ny.gov. The Siting Board agenda includes Application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of the Bluestone Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-30-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-30-21
Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Luncheon at Hidden Springs Brewhouse on September 9th in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 8-30-21)
Green said that the "Spirit of Chenango" award will go to long time area educator Grayson Stevens, the Excellence in Small Business Award goes to Build Block Building systems; the manufacturer of the year is Chenango Valley Technologies & Lamb's Quarters is the Non-Profit Agency of the Year.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties’ fall funding process has opened on its website, unitedwaydo.org; the 1-year funding application process is open to any 501 C-3 nonprofit organization serving Delaware or Otsego County families and addressing the issues of income (basic needs or financial stability), education or health in our community. The due date for all Delaware and Otsego County applications is November 15th, Applications will be reviewed, and funding decisions will be announced in late February, 2022. More information is available at 334-8815, or by email to: cuwelizabeth@chenangouw.org.
The Sidney Central School District announced a plan for the school year that will include being in session 5 days per week for in-person learning for all grade levels. There will be no health screenings or temperature checks upon entering the building, but Face coverings will be required starting today, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the requirements are in line with Governor Hochul's recommendations, plus the district has an added bonus:
(Eben Bullock 8-30-21)
Bullock said that Face coverings for all students and staff are also required on district transportation, in hallways, entrances, exits, lobbies, restrooms & in all other congregate settings. There will be no face coverings required while outside, Physical Distancing of at least 3 feet between students will exist in the classroom setting, whenever possible. More information is available at 561-7700.
NYSEG officials determined that a raccoon made its way into a substation in Broome County last night, leaving about 10,000 Broome County Area residents without power. NYSEG officials said that power was restored in about an hour.
Lawmakers could be called back to Albany as early as this Wednesday for a Special Session. Lawmakers are expected to extend the eviction moratorium until next January, to alleviate financial pressure on both renters and owners due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-30-21
State Police arrested 32 year old Phillip Cosilmon of Preston for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop in the village of Greene and the execution of a search warrant at his residence. State Police seized crystal methamphetamine, suboxone strips, cocaine, LSD, heroin, prescription pills & a large quantity of Cash, multiple firearms which included 4 assault rifles, a large quantity of ammunition and various stolen items. Cosilmon was arraigned in the Coventry Town Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $150,000 bail.
State Police 35 year old Jovonne Best of Bainbridge for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault against a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Officers responded to a report of a violation of an order of protection in the town of Bainbridge, a trooper was interviewing Best when she ran into the garage and got into a vehicle, accelerated in reverse and nearly struck the Investigator, struck the garage door frame, the debris struck the trooper, she also struck the State Police vehicle, she was pursued by Police into a cornfield, where she fled on foot & was arrested. Best was arraigned at the Bainbridge Town Court where she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Casey Smith of the Town of Butternuts for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after deputies responded to assist State Parole Officers with a home visit where Smith is accused of possessing a large amount of narcotics, he was arraigned in Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance, he was then sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Butternuts Court at a later date.
State Police responded to a report of a child involved in an ATV rollover accident Friday in the town of Decatur. A 7-year-old boy who was operating the ATV when it rolled over, He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The accident remains under investigation, no signs of foul play were observed by Investigators on scene.
After a year of a high number of COVID cases on the State University Campus in Oneonta, Students are back on campus attending classes in person, and there is a high percentage of vaccinated students already, SUNY Oneonta spokesperson Kim MacLeod explains:
(Kim MacLeod 8-30-21)
Students in the SUNY System have a late September deadline to get vaccinated, or they could be unregistered from their courses.
The Funeral for State Trooper James Monda will be held this morning at 10:00 AM, in his hometown of Schenectady, at the St. John the Evangelist Church. Trooper Monda’s death was ruled as an accidental drowning during a marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake last week, Law Enforcement officials from around the state & Governor Kathy Hochul will attend.
Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Luncheon at Hidden Springs Brewhouse on September 9th in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 8-30-21)
Green said that the "Spirit of Chenango" award will go to long time area educator Grayson Stevens, the Excellence in Small Business Award goes to Build Block Building systems; the manufacturer of the year is Chenango Valley Technologies & Lamb's Quarters is the Non-Profit Agency of the Year.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties’ fall funding process has opened on its website, unitedwaydo.org; the 1-year funding application process is open to any 501 C-3 nonprofit organization serving Delaware or Otsego County families and addressing the issues of income (basic needs or financial stability), education or health in our community. The due date for all Delaware and Otsego County applications is November 15th, Applications will be reviewed, and funding decisions will be announced in late February, 2022. More information is available at 334-8815, or by email to: cuwelizabeth@chenangouw.org.
The Sidney Central School District announced a plan for the school year that will include being in session 5 days per week for in-person learning for all grade levels. There will be no health screenings or temperature checks upon entering the building, but Face coverings will be required starting today, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the requirements are in line with Governor Hochul's recommendations, plus the district has an added bonus:
(Eben Bullock 8-30-21)
Bullock said that Face coverings for all students and staff are also required on district transportation, in hallways, entrances, exits, lobbies, restrooms & in all other congregate settings. There will be no face coverings required while outside, Physical Distancing of at least 3 feet between students will exist in the classroom setting, whenever possible. More information is available at 561-7700.
NYSEG officials determined that a raccoon made its way into a substation in Broome County last night, leaving about 10,000 Broome County Area residents without power. NYSEG officials said that power was restored in about an hour.
Lawmakers could be called back to Albany as early as this Wednesday for a Special Session. Lawmakers are expected to extend the eviction moratorium until next January, to alleviate financial pressure on both renters and owners due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-30-21
State Police arrested 32 year old Phillip Cosilmon of Preston for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop in the village of Greene and the execution of a search warrant at his residence. State Police seized crystal methamphetamine, suboxone strips, cocaine, LSD, heroin, prescription pills & a large quantity of Cash, multiple firearms which included 4 assault rifles, a large quantity of ammunition and various stolen items. Cosilmon was arraigned in the Coventry Town Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $150,000 bail.
State Police 35 year old Jovonne Best of Bainbridge for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault against a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Officers responded to a report of a violation of an order of protection in the town of Bainbridge, a trooper was interviewing Best when she ran into the garage and got into a vehicle, accelerated in reverse and nearly struck the Investigator, struck the garage door frame, the debris struck the trooper, she also struck the State Police vehicle, she was pursued by Police into a cornfield, where she fled on foot & was arrested. Best was arraigned at the Bainbridge Town Court where she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Casey Smith of the Town of Butternuts for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after deputies responded to assist State Parole Officers with a home visit where Smith is accused of possessing a large amount of narcotics, he was arraigned in Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance, he was then sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Butternuts Court at a later date.
State Police responded to a report of a child involved in an ATV rollover accident Friday in the town of Decatur. A 7-year-old boy who was operating the ATV when it rolled over, He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The accident remains under investigation, no signs of foul play were observed by Investigators on scene.
After a year of a high number of COVID cases on the State University Campus in Oneonta, Students are back on campus attending classes in person, and there is a high percentage of vaccinated students already, SUNY Oneonta spokesperson Kim MacLeod explains:
(Kim MacLeod 8-30-21)
Students in the SUNY System have a late September deadline to get vaccinated, or they could be unregistered from their courses.
The Funeral for State Trooper James Monda will be held this morning at 10:00 AM, in his hometown of Schenectady, at the St. John the Evangelist Church. Trooper Monda’s death was ruled as an accidental drowning during a marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake last week, Law Enforcement officials from around the state & Governor Kathy Hochul will attend.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-13-21
P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 8-11-21
PM NEWS THURSDAY 8/5/21
AN ENDICOTT MAN WAS ARRESTED FOLLOWING A BANK ROBBERY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH ON ROBINSON STREET IN BINGHAMTON. 24 YEAR OLD NYQUAN WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM. WILLIAMS WAS SPOTTED RIDING A BICYCLE AND AFTER A BRIEF STRUGGLE, HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. OFFICERS RECOVERED 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND A LOADED HANDGUN. POLICE THEN EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT WILLIAM'S RESIDENCE AND FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO A JULY 2ND BANK ROBBERY AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH IN JOHNSON CITY. JOHNSON CITY POLICE HAVE CHARGED HIM WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THAT JULY BANK ROBBERY. IN TOTAL, WILLIAMS IS FACING FIVE CHARGES. POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING BOTH BANK ROBBERIES.
A BILL TO REPLACE THE WORD "INMATE" WITH "INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL" WAS JUST SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO. THE BILL PASSED THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN JUNE. THE LAWMAKERS WHO WROTE THE BILL CLAIM THAT THE WORD "INMATE" PERMANENTLY DEMONIZED AND STIGMATIZED AN INDIVIDUAL. THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIDNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST 2021 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS YEAR. A CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED. PARENTS SHOULD CALL TAMMY OSBORNE AT 561-7728 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.
A FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS AND ORDERED TO PAY A$1,000 FINE WEDNESDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DUMPING MAIL INSTEAD OF DELIVERING IT. 25 YEAR OLD TANNER BROWN FROM COBLESKILL. BROWN ADMITTED TO INTENTIONALLY DUMPING OVER 5800 PIECES OF MAIL IN A FIELD AND WOODED AREA IN SHARON SPRINGS WHILE WORKING AS A POSTAL CARRIER IN 2019. HE WAS ALSO ORDERED TO SERVE 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM IN DELAWARE COUNTY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE IN DELHI NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT DEL CO NY DOT US. THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 18TH.
WORK CONTINUES TODAY ON THE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT NEAR THE ONEONTA CITY HALL PARKING LOT. SOUTH MAIN STREET IS CLOSED AND MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THRU TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE ONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT 432-2100.
.M. NEWS 8-5-21
The mobile screening coach will be at the Morris Fairgrounds during the Otsego County Fair Today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with free mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
A DELHI WOMAN IS FACING A NUMBER OF CHARGES STEMMING FROM A SERIES OF INCIDENTS TUESDAY MORNING . 50 YEAR OLD ROBIN REESE IS ACCUSED OF CALLING 911 TO REPORT AN INDIVIDUAL BANGING ON AN APARTMENT DOOR AND ACTIVATING A FIRE ALARM AT PHOEBE LANE APARTMENTS IN DELHI. SHE THEN LEFT THAT LOCATION IN A VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY SUNY DELHI POLICE. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR INVESTIGATION, SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DETERMINED THAT REESE'S DRIVERS LICENSE WAS REVOKED IN 2018 AS A RESULT OF A DWI CONVICTION. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FELONY FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT, AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, IMPROPER LICENSE PLATES AND FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, AMONG OTHER CHARGES. REESE WAS RELEASED ON AN APPEARANCE TICKET FOR TOWN OF DELHI COURT.
IN LIGHT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO, A DOWNSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN IS URGING ASSEMBLY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN HIM ON 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION. ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE BACK TO THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. AND HIS SECOND PIECE OF LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATION AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES.
IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS, THERE WERE 121,000 COVID TESTS ADMINISTERED TUESDAY WITH 3100 POSITIVE RESULTS. 902 PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED STATEWIDE AND 7 PEOPLE DIED FROM COVID . NEARLY 43,000 VACCINE DOSES WERE ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE TUESDAY.
Chenango Sheriff's office arrested a Village of Sherburne man for Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The Detectives Division arrested Jason L. Fowlston, age 44 of the Village of Sherburne for multiple counts of Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The arrest stemmed from acomplaint received involving an alleged forcible rape of a person under the age of 17 multiple times, over the course of several months. Fowlston is currently at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office awaiting arraignment.
The City of Oneonta will continue work on the catch basin replacement near the exit of the City Hall parking lot on South Main St through Friday, August 6th. Work will begin around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30pm. South Main St will be closed to local traffic only. Please use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us (mailto:dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us).
AN ENDICOTT MAN WAS ARRESTED FOLLOWING A BANK ROBBERY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH ON ROBINSON STREET IN BINGHAMTON. 24 YEAR OLD NYQUAN WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM. WILLIAMS WAS SPOTTED RIDING A BICYCLE AND AFTER A BRIEF STRUGGLE, HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. OFFICERS RECOVERED 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND A LOADED HANDGUN. POLICE THEN EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT WILLIAM'S RESIDENCE AND FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO A JULY 2ND BANK ROBBERY AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH IN JOHNSON CITY. JOHNSON CITY POLICE HAVE CHARGED HIM WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THAT JULY BANK ROBBERY. IN TOTAL, WILLIAMS IS FACING FIVE CHARGES. POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING BOTH BANK ROBBERIES.
A BILL TO REPLACE THE WORD "INMATE" WITH "INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL" WAS JUST SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO. THE BILL PASSED THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN JUNE. THE LAWMAKERS WHO WROTE THE BILL CLAIM THAT THE WORD "INMATE" PERMANENTLY DEMONIZED AND STIGMATIZED AN INDIVIDUAL. THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIDNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST 2021 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS YEAR. A CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED. PARENTS SHOULD CALL TAMMY OSBORNE AT 561-7728 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.
A FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS AND ORDERED TO PAY A$1,000 FINE WEDNESDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DUMPING MAIL INSTEAD OF DELIVERING IT. 25 YEAR OLD TANNER BROWN FROM COBLESKILL. BROWN ADMITTED TO INTENTIONALLY DUMPING OVER 5800 PIECES OF MAIL IN A FIELD AND WOODED AREA IN SHARON SPRINGS WHILE WORKING AS A POSTAL CARRIER IN 2019. HE WAS ALSO ORDERED TO SERVE 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM IN DELAWARE COUNTY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE IN DELHI NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT DEL CO NY DOT US. THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 18TH.
WORK CONTINUES TODAY ON THE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT NEAR THE ONEONTA CITY HALL PARKING LOT. SOUTH MAIN STREET IS CLOSED AND MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THRU TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE ONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT 432-2100.
.M. NEWS 8-5-21
The mobile screening coach will be at the Morris Fairgrounds during the Otsego County Fair Today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with free mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
A DELHI WOMAN IS FACING A NUMBER OF CHARGES STEMMING FROM A SERIES OF INCIDENTS TUESDAY MORNING . 50 YEAR OLD ROBIN REESE IS ACCUSED OF CALLING 911 TO REPORT AN INDIVIDUAL BANGING ON AN APARTMENT DOOR AND ACTIVATING A FIRE ALARM AT PHOEBE LANE APARTMENTS IN DELHI. SHE THEN LEFT THAT LOCATION IN A VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY SUNY DELHI POLICE. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR INVESTIGATION, SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DETERMINED THAT REESE'S DRIVERS LICENSE WAS REVOKED IN 2018 AS A RESULT OF A DWI CONVICTION. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FELONY FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT, AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, IMPROPER LICENSE PLATES AND FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, AMONG OTHER CHARGES. REESE WAS RELEASED ON AN APPEARANCE TICKET FOR TOWN OF DELHI COURT.
IN LIGHT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO, A DOWNSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN IS URGING ASSEMBLY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN HIM ON 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION. ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE BACK TO THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. AND HIS SECOND PIECE OF LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATION AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES.
IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS, THERE WERE 121,000 COVID TESTS ADMINISTERED TUESDAY WITH 3100 POSITIVE RESULTS. 902 PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED STATEWIDE AND 7 PEOPLE DIED FROM COVID . NEARLY 43,000 VACCINE DOSES WERE ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE TUESDAY.
Chenango Sheriff's office arrested a Village of Sherburne man for Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The Detectives Division arrested Jason L. Fowlston, age 44 of the Village of Sherburne for multiple counts of Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The arrest stemmed from acomplaint received involving an alleged forcible rape of a person under the age of 17 multiple times, over the course of several months. Fowlston is currently at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office awaiting arraignment.
The City of Oneonta will continue work on the catch basin replacement near the exit of the City Hall parking lot on South Main St through Friday, August 6th. Work will begin around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30pm. South Main St will be closed to local traffic only. Please use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us (mailto:dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us).
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-3-21
P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-3-21
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:
(Letitia James 8-3-21)
Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report:
(Cuomo 1)
Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:
(Cuomo 2)
Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office's investigation is considered to be over. State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo's resignation.
The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)
More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.
The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair. The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser. For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.
WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday. Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a "Hero Walk" in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21
The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:
(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)
Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00. The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.
Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:
(Letitia James 8-3-21)
Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report:
(Cuomo 1)
Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:
(Cuomo 2)
Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office's investigation is considered to be over. State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo's resignation.
The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)
More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.
The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair. The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser. For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.
WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday. Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a "Hero Walk" in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21
The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:
(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)
Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00. The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.
Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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WCDO News — Friday 7-16-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
BILLIE HARRISBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFECOOPER HINECooperstownDelaware County Public HealthDEPOSIT LUMBERJACK FESTIVALEAST MAIN PARKGovernor CuomoGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORTGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRSHOWGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYMcDonoughNew BerlinNew YorkNorwichNORWICH AMERICAN LEGIONNYNY State of HealthROBERT COLEMANRON PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSOUTH NEW BERLIN FIRE STATIONSTACIE HAYNESSUSQUEHANNA SPCATHE THUNDERBIRDSUNADILLA VALLEY
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