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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-16-15
FEMA has extended the deadline for policyholders who want to request a review of their Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims. The new deadline is October 15th, 2015, for those who feel that their Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claim was underpaid. FEMA will review those claims; more information is available at 866-337-4262, weekdays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
First responders were called to 8129 State Route 23 in the town of Davenport yesterday morning at about 10:15 AM for a report of a vehicle that drove into a structure. State police reported that the unidentified driver of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency, swerved off the road, then crossed back across oncoming traffic and hit the house. The driver and a passenger were transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta; no one was in the house at the time of the accident. The investigation is continuing.
A group of House Republicans plans to call for action on climate change in time for Pope Francis' visit to the Washington, D.C. next week, including local Congressman Chris Gibson, who wrote a resolution stating that human activity contributes to climate change and urged his fellow Republicans to sign on, 9 House Republicans have signed on in addition to Gibson. Pope Francis has been outspoken in calling for world leaders to address the impacts of climate change, while numerous Republicans have denied that climate change exists
Magic City Music Hall will be coming back to the Southern Tier; they will reopen at a new location at 1240 Front Street in the Northgate Plaza, at the site of a supermarket that closed 3 years ago. Magic City owner Stu Green comments:
(Stu Green 9-16-15)
Magic City Music Hall was forced to leave their former site on Harry L Drive in Johnson City in 2008 due to roofing concerns. WCDO will be giving away tickets for the first magic City Show with REO Speedwagon later this week. Tickets will be available for all shows starting this weekend.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,821 contracts valued at $1.9 billion and approved 1.7 million payments worth $8.5 billion in August. His office also rejected 191 contracts and transactions valued at $713 million and nearly 1,600 payments valued at $61.6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Major Contracts Approved specifically in August were for the State Department of Agriculture and Markets for State Fair expenses, including $2 million paid out for 15 contracts to provide entertainers & $1.4 million for 3 contracts for ambulances, mobile restrooms and bedding/manure removal for livestock.
Governor Cuomo announced today that recent investigations to protect exploited workers in New York State have led to nearly $3.3 million in back wages, damages and settlements for 800 workers. In the upstate counties, State Agriculture Labor Specialists assisted in recovering more than $9,000 in back wages for 23 farm workers who were underpaid. State investigators conducted more than 380 field visits and met with 300 agricultural businesses to offer hiring assistance and educate employers about labor law compliance and available resources. The agency has increased the number of field visits, reduced the number of violations and is protecting workers by helping more businesses comply with the law.
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and historic sites. The grants are available for the program will be administered by State Parks and Parks & Trails New York. The program is designed to enhance the preservation, stewardship, interpretation, maintenance and promotion of State parks, trails and state historic sites; as well as promote the tourism and economic development benefits of outdoor recreation through the growth and expansion of a connected statewide network of parks, trails and greenways.
State Police arrested 25 year old Ian Kosciusko of Worcester for sexual abuse. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of an incident that occurred on September 11, at the Holiday Inn on State Route 23, in the Town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that an employee had unwanted sexual contact with an adult victim, Kosciusko was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, An order of protection was issued by the court.
Empire State College will hold public information session about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Binghamton location, State Office Building, Room 505, 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton today at 4:30 PM. More information is available at 721-8651.
First responders were called to 8129 State Route 23 in the town of Davenport yesterday morning at about 10:15 AM for a report of a vehicle that drove into a structure. State police reported that the unidentified driver of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency, swerved off the road, then crossed back across oncoming traffic and hit the house. The driver and a passenger were transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta; no one was in the house at the time of the accident. The investigation is continuing.
A group of House Republicans plans to call for action on climate change in time for Pope Francis' visit to the Washington, D.C. next week, including local Congressman Chris Gibson, who wrote a resolution stating that human activity contributes to climate change and urged his fellow Republicans to sign on, 9 House Republicans have signed on in addition to Gibson. Pope Francis has been outspoken in calling for world leaders to address the impacts of climate change, while numerous Republicans have denied that climate change exists
Magic City Music Hall will be coming back to the Southern Tier; they will reopen at a new location at 1240 Front Street in the Northgate Plaza, at the site of a supermarket that closed 3 years ago. Magic City owner Stu Green comments:
(Stu Green 9-16-15)
Magic City Music Hall was forced to leave their former site on Harry L Drive in Johnson City in 2008 due to roofing concerns. WCDO will be giving away tickets for the first magic City Show with REO Speedwagon later this week. Tickets will be available for all shows starting this weekend.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,821 contracts valued at $1.9 billion and approved 1.7 million payments worth $8.5 billion in August. His office also rejected 191 contracts and transactions valued at $713 million and nearly 1,600 payments valued at $61.6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Major Contracts Approved specifically in August were for the State Department of Agriculture and Markets for State Fair expenses, including $2 million paid out for 15 contracts to provide entertainers & $1.4 million for 3 contracts for ambulances, mobile restrooms and bedding/manure removal for livestock.
Governor Cuomo announced today that recent investigations to protect exploited workers in New York State have led to nearly $3.3 million in back wages, damages and settlements for 800 workers. In the upstate counties, State Agriculture Labor Specialists assisted in recovering more than $9,000 in back wages for 23 farm workers who were underpaid. State investigators conducted more than 380 field visits and met with 300 agricultural businesses to offer hiring assistance and educate employers about labor law compliance and available resources. The agency has increased the number of field visits, reduced the number of violations and is protecting workers by helping more businesses comply with the law.
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and historic sites. The grants are available for the program will be administered by State Parks and Parks & Trails New York. The program is designed to enhance the preservation, stewardship, interpretation, maintenance and promotion of State parks, trails and state historic sites; as well as promote the tourism and economic development benefits of outdoor recreation through the growth and expansion of a connected statewide network of parks, trails and greenways.
State Police arrested 25 year old Ian Kosciusko of Worcester for sexual abuse. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of an incident that occurred on September 11, at the Holiday Inn on State Route 23, in the Town of Oneonta. An investigation determined that an employee had unwanted sexual contact with an adult victim, Kosciusko was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, An order of protection was issued by the court.
Empire State College will hold public information session about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Binghamton location, State Office Building, Room 505, 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton today at 4:30 PM. More information is available at 721-8651.
WCDO News — Thursday 7-23-15
State Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton was found guilty by jury of lying to the FBI, for using his political influence to get a son Matthew a job with a Westchester County Law firm. The verdict means that Libous is automatically expelled from the state Senate. Matthew Libous was convicted earlier this year of tax evasion, a special election to replace Libous in the 52nd Senate district will be scheduled shortly.
33-Year-old Wayne Spratley faced additional charges in Norwich City Court This morning, for criminal use of a firearm and assault. Spratley was charged with attempted murder over the weekend for allegedly shooting an unidentified victim in the stomach early Sunday morning in a parking lot on Lackawanna Avenue. Spratley is being held in the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.
The New York State Wage Board Voted in favor Wednesday of incrementally raising the minimum wage for Fast Food Workers in New York State over the next 6 years. The board voted in favor of raising the wage to $15 an hour, to be phased in by 2021. Fast Food workers in the Tri-County area would see the minimum wage increased to $9.75 on December 31, 2015, $10.75 on December 31, 2016, $11.75 on December 31, 2017, and eventually up to $15.00 on July 1, 2021. The board also stipulated that these wages would be in effect for fast food chains with 30 or more locations nationwide.
Town Of Unadilla officials announced that the Butternut Road repaving project has been completed. Officials expected the project to last through Friday, but the road was open to traffic in both directions this morning.
State Police arrested 27 year old Megan Madore of Stamford, for felony DWI following a traffic stop for driving with a loud exhaust while on State route 28 in the Town of Oneonta. The arrest was a felony because she has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. Madore was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on August 4th.
Emergency Crews in Norwich responded to a 2-car crash yesterday afternoon, on state route 12 near B&D Pool & Spa. Chenango County Fire officials reported that 3 passengers from both vehicles were taken to area hospitals, and that the Water Department responded as a Fire Hydrant was damaged in the accident. NYSEG was also dispatched to the scene. The names of the injured have not yet been released.
Broome County Executive Debbie Preston announced details of the upcoming auction of tax foreclosure properties in the County. The auction is Saturday, August 1st, at the Holiday Inn, on Hawley Street in Binghamton at 10:00 AM; Auction bidders must register between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM that morning. 130 properties are being auctioned off, as is, last year the county sold 120 properties, netting $805,000.
Commerce Chenango's next Business After Hours event is today, hosted by Leadership Chenango. The event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Otsego county officials announced another free rabies clinic today. The clinic will be held at the Morris fire department from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The State Office of General Services will hold a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction today at 9:30 AM, at the State Police Troop C headquarters on Route 7 in Sidney, information on specific items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov.
33-Year-old Wayne Spratley faced additional charges in Norwich City Court This morning, for criminal use of a firearm and assault. Spratley was charged with attempted murder over the weekend for allegedly shooting an unidentified victim in the stomach early Sunday morning in a parking lot on Lackawanna Avenue. Spratley is being held in the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.
The New York State Wage Board Voted in favor Wednesday of incrementally raising the minimum wage for Fast Food Workers in New York State over the next 6 years. The board voted in favor of raising the wage to $15 an hour, to be phased in by 2021. Fast Food workers in the Tri-County area would see the minimum wage increased to $9.75 on December 31, 2015, $10.75 on December 31, 2016, $11.75 on December 31, 2017, and eventually up to $15.00 on July 1, 2021. The board also stipulated that these wages would be in effect for fast food chains with 30 or more locations nationwide.
Town Of Unadilla officials announced that the Butternut Road repaving project has been completed. Officials expected the project to last through Friday, but the road was open to traffic in both directions this morning.
State Police arrested 27 year old Megan Madore of Stamford, for felony DWI following a traffic stop for driving with a loud exhaust while on State route 28 in the Town of Oneonta. The arrest was a felony because she has a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. Madore was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on August 4th.
Emergency Crews in Norwich responded to a 2-car crash yesterday afternoon, on state route 12 near B&D Pool & Spa. Chenango County Fire officials reported that 3 passengers from both vehicles were taken to area hospitals, and that the Water Department responded as a Fire Hydrant was damaged in the accident. NYSEG was also dispatched to the scene. The names of the injured have not yet been released.
Broome County Executive Debbie Preston announced details of the upcoming auction of tax foreclosure properties in the County. The auction is Saturday, August 1st, at the Holiday Inn, on Hawley Street in Binghamton at 10:00 AM; Auction bidders must register between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM that morning. 130 properties are being auctioned off, as is, last year the county sold 120 properties, netting $805,000.
Commerce Chenango's next Business After Hours event is today, hosted by Leadership Chenango. The event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Otsego county officials announced another free rabies clinic today. The clinic will be held at the Morris fire department from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The State Office of General Services will hold a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction today at 9:30 AM, at the State Police Troop C headquarters on Route 7 in Sidney, information on specific items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov.
WCDO News — Monday 6-22-15
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies, with the assistance of Bronx County Sheriff’s Deputies, arrested 31-year-old Crest Wood of the Bronx for Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide. Wood was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury, for her role in the August 21, 2014 two car, head-on collision on Cat Hollow Road in the Town of Colchester that claimed the life of 48-year-old William Sharpless of Nineveh. Wood was arraigned in Delaware County Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $3000 cash bail pending further court action.
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee announced that resources are available to help young people stay safe as graduation season gets into full swing including free toolkits to help young drivers, and a brand new website recently launched by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) that gives parents the tools to talk to their children about the risks of underage drinking. For more information about the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and its partners, visit www.safeny.ny.gov.
3 committees of the Oneonta Common Council will meet today. The facilities, technology, operations -community improvement committee will meet at 4:00 PM, the finance & administration committee will meet at 5:00 PM, the zoning & housing board of Appeal will meet at 7:00 PM. All of the meetings will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council will hold their next meeting today at the Oneonta Holiday Inn at 7:00 PM. Residents of the town & city of Oneonta are encouraged to attend; the topic is the possible savings in taxes by consolidating the town of Oneonta into the City of Oneonta.
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee announced that resources are available to help young people stay safe as graduation season gets into full swing including free toolkits to help young drivers, and a brand new website recently launched by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) that gives parents the tools to talk to their children about the risks of underage drinking. For more information about the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and its partners, visit www.safeny.ny.gov.
3 committees of the Oneonta Common Council will meet today. The facilities, technology, operations -community improvement committee will meet at 4:00 PM, the finance & administration committee will meet at 5:00 PM, the zoning & housing board of Appeal will meet at 7:00 PM. All of the meetings will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council will hold their next meeting today at the Oneonta Holiday Inn at 7:00 PM. Residents of the town & city of Oneonta are encouraged to attend; the topic is the possible savings in taxes by consolidating the town of Oneonta into the City of Oneonta.
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-17-15
State Senate & Assembly Republicans have forwarded legislation to tighten up the restrictions on prison inmates, following the Richard Matt & David Sweat escape from the Clinton Correctional facility. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:
(Lopez 6-16-15)
The “Prisoner Privileges Limitation Law” seeks to prevent the violent convicts from having unfettered access to civilians at prisons and being able to wear civilian clothing while incarcerated, it would also take away a portion of the good behavior rewards program for the most violent felons, who committed crimes such as murder and rape.
47-year-old Penny Auerbach pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of stealing money orders and cash from the U.S. Postal Service and misappropriating postal funds. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Auerbach admitted to stealing over $4600 in postal funds while working at the Westford Post Office, she was sentenced to 4 years probation, will perform 500 hours of community service and was ordered to pay restitution.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at city hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor & it is open to the public.
The State DEC Officers and Forest Rangers issued 357 tickets for open burning-related charges during the spring statewide open burn ban, according to DEC Commissioner Joe Martens. DEC issued the tickets during the two-month burn ban that ran from March 16 through May 14th, for unattended fires, burning during the burn ban, unlawful disposal of solid waste and setting a fire that endangers the property of another. The number of tickets written this year is up 58% from 2014, many of the larger fires this spring were attributed to people violating the states burn ban, during excessively dry conditions.
The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council announced that they would hold their next meeting on Monday June 22nd, at the Oneonta Holiday Inn at 7:00 PM. Residents of the town & city of Oneonta are encouraged to attend; the topic is the possible savings in taxes by consolidating the town of Oneonta into the City of Oneonta.
The Chenango County Sheriff's summer camp will start on July 6th. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office or online at www.chenangosheriff.us. The camp is free to all Chenango County children ages 9 to 12, more information is available at 334-5175 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
(Lopez 6-16-15)
The “Prisoner Privileges Limitation Law” seeks to prevent the violent convicts from having unfettered access to civilians at prisons and being able to wear civilian clothing while incarcerated, it would also take away a portion of the good behavior rewards program for the most violent felons, who committed crimes such as murder and rape.
47-year-old Penny Auerbach pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of stealing money orders and cash from the U.S. Postal Service and misappropriating postal funds. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Auerbach admitted to stealing over $4600 in postal funds while working at the Westford Post Office, she was sentenced to 4 years probation, will perform 500 hours of community service and was ordered to pay restitution.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at city hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor & it is open to the public.
The State DEC Officers and Forest Rangers issued 357 tickets for open burning-related charges during the spring statewide open burn ban, according to DEC Commissioner Joe Martens. DEC issued the tickets during the two-month burn ban that ran from March 16 through May 14th, for unattended fires, burning during the burn ban, unlawful disposal of solid waste and setting a fire that endangers the property of another. The number of tickets written this year is up 58% from 2014, many of the larger fires this spring were attributed to people violating the states burn ban, during excessively dry conditions.
The Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council announced that they would hold their next meeting on Monday June 22nd, at the Oneonta Holiday Inn at 7:00 PM. Residents of the town & city of Oneonta are encouraged to attend; the topic is the possible savings in taxes by consolidating the town of Oneonta into the City of Oneonta.
The Chenango County Sheriff's summer camp will start on July 6th. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office or online at www.chenangosheriff.us. The camp is free to all Chenango County children ages 9 to 12, more information is available at 334-5175 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-7-15
The Binghamton annual "Welcome Back B-Mets" Dinner is scheduled for Tonight at 5:30 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Binghamton. All proceeds from this year's event will go towards scholarships for local children to participate in the B-Mets Players Camp held in July at NYSEG Stadium. The Binghamton Mets are set to open their 24th season on April 9TH in Akron, The B-Mets home opener is on April 16th. Tickets are available at BMETS.COM, the NYSEG Stadium box office or call 723-METS.
Southern Tier Solar Works is launching Solarize Southern Tier East initiative to bring solar energy the tri-county area. The Delaware county kick off will be tonight at 6:30 PM at the Sidney Civic Center.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured, with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach in Oneonta today. Spokesperson Stephanie Thorne comments:
(Stephanie Thorne 4-7-15)
The clinic will be at the Southside mall Parking Lot from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm. Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
The Chenango County School Counselors Association is sponsoring their annual "Spring College Day" today from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich YMCA. Representatives from 40 colleges & The Armed forces will be present. The event is free & open to the public.
The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight. The Regatta meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
The Sidney Central School District Board Of Education meeting scheduled for Today has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on April 21st at 7:00 pm in the High School Library.
Southern Tier Solar Works is launching Solarize Southern Tier East initiative to bring solar energy the tri-county area. The Delaware county kick off will be tonight at 6:30 PM at the Sidney Civic Center.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured, with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach in Oneonta today. Spokesperson Stephanie Thorne comments:
(Stephanie Thorne 4-7-15)
The clinic will be at the Southside mall Parking Lot from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm. Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
The Chenango County School Counselors Association is sponsoring their annual "Spring College Day" today from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich YMCA. Representatives from 40 colleges & The Armed forces will be present. The event is free & open to the public.
The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee will be held tonight. The Regatta meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
The Sidney Central School District Board Of Education meeting scheduled for Today has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on April 21st at 7:00 pm in the High School Library.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-6-15
Hundreds of landowners rallied at the Binghamton Holiday Inn against the statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, held by the Joint Landowner's Coalition of New York. The attorneys for the Joint Landowners coalition will pursue legal action against the ban when the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement is complete by the DEC
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM this morning for former Governor Mario Cuomo at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City. Dignitaries from state government up to former President Bill Clinton will be in attendance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 35 year old Lee McDonald of Walton for 1 count of Scheming to Defraud & 2 counts of Issuing a Bad Check. McDonald is accused of having engaged in a systematic, on-going course of conduct to intentionally defraud a number of area businesses with bad checks drawn on accounts of his businesses, Dam Broke Farm, LLC, and Blue Moon Construction & Electric, for more than $3,000. McDonald was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $6500 cash bail.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce annual “STATE OF THE STATE BREAKFAST” will be held today in Oneonta. The event runs from 7:30AM to 10:00AM at the HOLIDAY INN OF ONEONTA, area lawmakers have been invited to attend.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM this morning for former Governor Mario Cuomo at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City. Dignitaries from state government up to former President Bill Clinton will be in attendance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 35 year old Lee McDonald of Walton for 1 count of Scheming to Defraud & 2 counts of Issuing a Bad Check. McDonald is accused of having engaged in a systematic, on-going course of conduct to intentionally defraud a number of area businesses with bad checks drawn on accounts of his businesses, Dam Broke Farm, LLC, and Blue Moon Construction & Electric, for more than $3,000. McDonald was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $6500 cash bail.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce annual “STATE OF THE STATE BREAKFAST” will be held today in Oneonta. The event runs from 7:30AM to 10:00AM at the HOLIDAY INN OF ONEONTA, area lawmakers have been invited to attend.