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WCDO News — Monday 12-1-25
P.M. NEWS 12-1-25
Stiizy is continuing to operates as a cannabis manufacturing facility in the former Acco plant, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker gave WCDO News an update:
(Ray Baker 12-1-25)
Baker said that the companies goals are to grow the product at the Sidney Location, and once they are licensed to do so, employment could go up to between 400 & 600 employees.
The City of Oneonta is happy to announce the new 115-space public parking lot on Market Street at the site of the former parking garage, is now open to the public. The lot includes 11 spaces will be reserved for electric vehicle charging. The new stair and elevator tower in the northwest corner of the lot is also open, providing an accessible pedestrian connection to Water Street, Oneonta Public Transit began operating today out of the new Transit Center at 47 Market Street, adjacent to the new parking lot.
This is the last week for donations to area locations for the Toys for Joy program, operated by the Delaware County Business Alliance & Delaware Opportunities. The toys will be collected shortly by the Business Alliance & will be turned over to Delaware Opportunities for distribution to under-privileged children in time for Christmas.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that the Official Santa's Mailbox will be ready to take letters to Santa from area children starting this Wednesday December 3rd. The Mailboxes will be set up at Roasted Coffee House on Main Street in Sidney and at Bob's Diner in Bainbridge. The Chamber reminds parent to make sure that there is a return address, Letters must be received by December 17th.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-1-25
The National Weather Service announce that there is a Winter Storm Watch, with snow anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 12-1-25)
Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more is possible in the Tri County Region. Travel could be difficult with hazardous conditions impacting the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Austin Hitt of Schenevus for Arson, Burglary & Criminal Mischief, following an investigation into a reported residential fire in Schenevus. Hitt allegedly entered the residence unlawfully and intentionally set a fire inside, he was arrested and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Otsego County Central Arraignment and was later released.
NYSEG reported that power has been restored to the vast majority of those who lost power this morning, mostly in the town of Greene. Over 700 Customers were without power this morning.
Walgreens is recalling more than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol, due to possible Bacteria contamination. Product with expiration dates of February 28, 2027, and August 31, 2027, are suspected Customers should return the spray to the store for a full refund.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Worcester Methodist Church on Main Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-Red Cross or with the Blood Donor App.
Stiizy is continuing to operates as a cannabis manufacturing facility in the former Acco plant, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker gave WCDO News an update:
(Ray Baker 12-1-25)
Baker said that the companies goals are to grow the product at the Sidney Location, and once they are licensed to do so, employment could go up to between 400 & 600 employees.
The City of Oneonta is happy to announce the new 115-space public parking lot on Market Street at the site of the former parking garage, is now open to the public. The lot includes 11 spaces will be reserved for electric vehicle charging. The new stair and elevator tower in the northwest corner of the lot is also open, providing an accessible pedestrian connection to Water Street, Oneonta Public Transit began operating today out of the new Transit Center at 47 Market Street, adjacent to the new parking lot.
This is the last week for donations to area locations for the Toys for Joy program, operated by the Delaware County Business Alliance & Delaware Opportunities. The toys will be collected shortly by the Business Alliance & will be turned over to Delaware Opportunities for distribution to under-privileged children in time for Christmas.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that the Official Santa's Mailbox will be ready to take letters to Santa from area children starting this Wednesday December 3rd. The Mailboxes will be set up at Roasted Coffee House on Main Street in Sidney and at Bob's Diner in Bainbridge. The Chamber reminds parent to make sure that there is a return address, Letters must be received by December 17th.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-1-25
The National Weather Service announce that there is a Winter Storm Watch, with snow anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 12-1-25)
Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more is possible in the Tri County Region. Travel could be difficult with hazardous conditions impacting the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Austin Hitt of Schenevus for Arson, Burglary & Criminal Mischief, following an investigation into a reported residential fire in Schenevus. Hitt allegedly entered the residence unlawfully and intentionally set a fire inside, he was arrested and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Otsego County Central Arraignment and was later released.
NYSEG reported that power has been restored to the vast majority of those who lost power this morning, mostly in the town of Greene. Over 700 Customers were without power this morning.
Walgreens is recalling more than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol, due to possible Bacteria contamination. Product with expiration dates of February 28, 2027, and August 31, 2027, are suspected Customers should return the spray to the store for a full refund.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Worcester Methodist Church on Main Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-Red Cross or with the Blood Donor App.
WCDO News — Monday 11-24-25
P.M. NEWS Monday 11-24-25
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4 Count Indictment against 79 year old Stanley Suchy of Stamford, for 3 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and 1 count Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with a minor child, if convicted Suchy faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County jail without bail.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is conducting a food drive through December 30th. County Residents are encouraged to drop off non-perishable & Non-Expired Food Items to the Sheriff's Office front lobby at Phoebe Lane in Delhi, between 8:00 Am & 8:00 PM, all of the items collected to will donated to the Food Bank at Delaware Opportunities for distribution to food pantries throughout the County, those who can not make it to the Sheriff's Office, can call 607-832-5595 to make arrangements for a deputy to pick up the donated items.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that the Annual Toys for Tots will come through the Southern Tier, with a stop at the Walnut Street Crossing in Bainbridge at 11:50 Am on December 13th. The Train will stop for about 30 minutes, the following stop will be at Gas Avenue in Oneonta at about 1:10pm. there will be free donuts, entertainment, hot chocolate & activities for area children.
The Delaware County Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leaderful Delaware Emerging Leaders Program, designed for business and community leaders who are interested in becoming more engaged in shaping the region's future. The 5-session program dates are February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11, and will be conducted by former Alliance President Ray Pucci. More information is available at 1-607-746-2281.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-24-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictment of 18 year old James Tinebra of Plainview, A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Tinebra for Burglary & Grand Larceny for stealing a State Police Vehicle from a repair shop in Davenport on November 5th at about 3:45 AM. Tinebra was located later in the day by the Schodack Police Department in Rensselaer County, where he is also facing separate charges.
The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services reported a fatal structure Fire Saturday Morning at 125 Lake Street in Cooperstown. Cooperstown Fire Department, with mutual Aid from surrounding communities entered the structure and found an 89 year old female, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the identity of the deceased has not been released pending family notification.
Broome County Sheriff's Office & area firefighters responded Friday to the report of a car crashing into a house in the Town of Union. Responding deputies found that the driver, an 82-year-old female, was attempting to back out of a residential driveway and mistakenly accelerated forward off the driveway and into the adjacent house, rupturing a natural gas line. NYSEG was alerted and the gas line was turned off, nearby residents were temporarily evacuated, The driver was transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center for minor injuries. No charges were filed.
Last week was Crash Responder Safety Week, and State Troopers joined the State DOT to focus on Move Over Law violations. Troopers from the Troop C Traffic Incident Management Unit teamed up with DOT crews on I-81 in Cortland County and I-88 in the town of Otego. On November 20th, Troopers issued 30 tickets on I-81 in Cortland County and 9 tickets on I-88 in the town of Otego, on November 21, Troopers issued 39 tickets on I-81 in Cortland County. New York State implemented the Move Over Law in 2010 to reduce crashes involving emergency responders stopped along the roadway. The law later expanded to include hazard vehicles, tow trucks, and highway workers. In 2023, the law expanded again, requiring drivers to slow down and move over for any vehicle stopped on the roadway.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute, in progress, in the Town of Harpersfield, Deputies arrested 35-year-old Michael Turim of Harpersfield, for Strangulation, Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Mischief and Unlawful Imprisonment, Turim was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he was held for arraignment.
Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge will donate frozen turkeys and fixings to 25 local families in Afton today, Hubbard told WCDO News about this effort:
(Haley Hubbard 11-24-25)
Hubbard said that they chose 25 local families and they hope to do this again next year, possibly to even more families in need.
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4 Count Indictment against 79 year old Stanley Suchy of Stamford, for 3 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and 1 count Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with a minor child, if convicted Suchy faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County jail without bail.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is conducting a food drive through December 30th. County Residents are encouraged to drop off non-perishable & Non-Expired Food Items to the Sheriff's Office front lobby at Phoebe Lane in Delhi, between 8:00 Am & 8:00 PM, all of the items collected to will donated to the Food Bank at Delaware Opportunities for distribution to food pantries throughout the County, those who can not make it to the Sheriff's Office, can call 607-832-5595 to make arrangements for a deputy to pick up the donated items.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that the Annual Toys for Tots will come through the Southern Tier, with a stop at the Walnut Street Crossing in Bainbridge at 11:50 Am on December 13th. The Train will stop for about 30 minutes, the following stop will be at Gas Avenue in Oneonta at about 1:10pm. there will be free donuts, entertainment, hot chocolate & activities for area children.
The Delaware County Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leaderful Delaware Emerging Leaders Program, designed for business and community leaders who are interested in becoming more engaged in shaping the region's future. The 5-session program dates are February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11, and will be conducted by former Alliance President Ray Pucci. More information is available at 1-607-746-2281.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-24-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictment of 18 year old James Tinebra of Plainview, A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Tinebra for Burglary & Grand Larceny for stealing a State Police Vehicle from a repair shop in Davenport on November 5th at about 3:45 AM. Tinebra was located later in the day by the Schodack Police Department in Rensselaer County, where he is also facing separate charges.
The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services reported a fatal structure Fire Saturday Morning at 125 Lake Street in Cooperstown. Cooperstown Fire Department, with mutual Aid from surrounding communities entered the structure and found an 89 year old female, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the identity of the deceased has not been released pending family notification.
Broome County Sheriff's Office & area firefighters responded Friday to the report of a car crashing into a house in the Town of Union. Responding deputies found that the driver, an 82-year-old female, was attempting to back out of a residential driveway and mistakenly accelerated forward off the driveway and into the adjacent house, rupturing a natural gas line. NYSEG was alerted and the gas line was turned off, nearby residents were temporarily evacuated, The driver was transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center for minor injuries. No charges were filed.
Last week was Crash Responder Safety Week, and State Troopers joined the State DOT to focus on Move Over Law violations. Troopers from the Troop C Traffic Incident Management Unit teamed up with DOT crews on I-81 in Cortland County and I-88 in the town of Otego. On November 20th, Troopers issued 30 tickets on I-81 in Cortland County and 9 tickets on I-88 in the town of Otego, on November 21, Troopers issued 39 tickets on I-81 in Cortland County. New York State implemented the Move Over Law in 2010 to reduce crashes involving emergency responders stopped along the roadway. The law later expanded to include hazard vehicles, tow trucks, and highway workers. In 2023, the law expanded again, requiring drivers to slow down and move over for any vehicle stopped on the roadway.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute, in progress, in the Town of Harpersfield, Deputies arrested 35-year-old Michael Turim of Harpersfield, for Strangulation, Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Mischief and Unlawful Imprisonment, Turim was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he was held for arraignment.
Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge will donate frozen turkeys and fixings to 25 local families in Afton today, Hubbard told WCDO News about this effort:
(Haley Hubbard 11-24-25)
Hubbard said that they chose 25 local families and they hope to do this again next year, possibly to even more families in need.
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WCDO News — Monday 11-17-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-17-25
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned an 8 count indictment against 45 year old Glen Merwin of Harpersfield, for Criminal Mischief, 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and 3 counts of Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Merwin is accused of damaging another person's property, acting in a manner endangering children, and ignoring a court order. The allegations stem from incidents in December of 2024.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Minority Leader Charles Schumer announced that they secured $104 million for local projects in New York State. Funding includes $667,000 for Chenango Memorial Hospital to replace its existing roof, windows, and exterior doors, reducing energy costs and improving safety and security.
The Norwich Family YMCA will hold the annual Turkey Trot 5K, at 12:30 PM this Sunday,starting in front of the YMCA at 68-70 North Broad Street in Norwich. Organizer Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 11-17-25)
Gawronski said that people can sign up up until Sunday Morning, people can also sign up at the Norwich YMCA, or online through raceroster.com, there is small fee to sign up online, For more information regarding the Norwich YMCA, visit their website at norwichymca.org.
Delaware Opportunities is continuing with the "Toys For Joy" campaign, to give Children of underprivileged families a Christmas gift next month, Katie McAteer from Delaware Opportunities explains:
(Katie McAteer 11-17-25)
Last year over 724 children in about 277 families received holiday gifts, the deadline to sign up is December 1st, call 607-434-1750 for more information.
An American Red Cross Blood drive continues this afternoon in Sidney, until 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting Tuesday, morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-17-25
51 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in Chenango County Court and was sentenced to 5-to-15-years in state prison. Slater had a BAC of twice the legal limit on April 12th, the ensuing crash killed 62-year-old Steven Biviano of Oxford, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Slater was taken to Wilson Hospital where his BAC was .18,
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Keith Hansen of Oneonta, following an investigation into a sex offender failing to report an address change to authorities as required by a Sex Offender. Hansen was released from the Otsego County Correctional Facility in March, he did not update his address with the sex offender registry, an arrest warrant issued & Hansen was located in Oneonta by deputies and taken in to custody without incident, he is being held pending arraignment on the latest charges.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office reported that a fugitive from Broome County was apprehended in Polk County Florida. 44-year-old Dustin Yannuzzi was wanted on a warrant issued in Broome County for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell, Tampering with Evidence, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fleeing to Elude, Yannuzzi was removed from the vehicle and arrested without incident, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & faces charges in Florida, he will be returned to New York shortly.
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned an 8 count indictment against 45 year old Glen Merwin of Harpersfield, for Criminal Mischief, 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and 3 counts of Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Merwin is accused of damaging another person's property, acting in a manner endangering children, and ignoring a court order. The allegations stem from incidents in December of 2024.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Minority Leader Charles Schumer announced that they secured $104 million for local projects in New York State. Funding includes $667,000 for Chenango Memorial Hospital to replace its existing roof, windows, and exterior doors, reducing energy costs and improving safety and security.
The Norwich Family YMCA will hold the annual Turkey Trot 5K, at 12:30 PM this Sunday,starting in front of the YMCA at 68-70 North Broad Street in Norwich. Organizer Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 11-17-25)
Gawronski said that people can sign up up until Sunday Morning, people can also sign up at the Norwich YMCA, or online through raceroster.com, there is small fee to sign up online, For more information regarding the Norwich YMCA, visit their website at norwichymca.org.
Delaware Opportunities is continuing with the "Toys For Joy" campaign, to give Children of underprivileged families a Christmas gift next month, Katie McAteer from Delaware Opportunities explains:
(Katie McAteer 11-17-25)
Last year over 724 children in about 277 families received holiday gifts, the deadline to sign up is December 1st, call 607-434-1750 for more information.
An American Red Cross Blood drive continues this afternoon in Sidney, until 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting Tuesday, morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-17-25
51 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in Chenango County Court and was sentenced to 5-to-15-years in state prison. Slater had a BAC of twice the legal limit on April 12th, the ensuing crash killed 62-year-old Steven Biviano of Oxford, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Slater was taken to Wilson Hospital where his BAC was .18,
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Keith Hansen of Oneonta, following an investigation into a sex offender failing to report an address change to authorities as required by a Sex Offender. Hansen was released from the Otsego County Correctional Facility in March, he did not update his address with the sex offender registry, an arrest warrant issued & Hansen was located in Oneonta by deputies and taken in to custody without incident, he is being held pending arraignment on the latest charges.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office reported that a fugitive from Broome County was apprehended in Polk County Florida. 44-year-old Dustin Yannuzzi was wanted on a warrant issued in Broome County for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell, Tampering with Evidence, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fleeing to Elude, Yannuzzi was removed from the vehicle and arrested without incident, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & faces charges in Florida, he will be returned to New York shortly.
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WCDO News — Thursday 11-13-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-13-25
Norwich Police arrested 61 year old Donald Hults of Syracuse, who is a Level 3 Sex Offender, following an investigation into a reported sexual abuse of a child. Norwich Police investigated a complaint that Hults had arrived uninvited at a July 4th gathering in Norwich where he knew nobody in attendance, and inappropriately touched a 10-year-old child. Hults was located in Syracuse he was interviewed by Norwich Police detectives, and was taken into custody and he was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse, plus Forcible Touching, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Hults was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail pending further court proceedings.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Brittney Hall of Harpursville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop in the Town of Union. Hall faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Commerce Chenango is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 20th at the Norwich YMCA, with free admission to 2 representatives from Commerce Chenango Members, and $25 for other, as well as a donation to area food pantries, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 11-13-25)
Those interested must register by 4:00 PM this Friday at Commercechenango.com.
State DEC announced more than $1.72 million in grants to 6 land trusts for 9 projects that help conserve local forests. The land trusts will purchase new conservation easements that will protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity, support sustainable forest management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for the public. Locally, the Otsego Land Trust, will get $54,250 to purchase a conservation easement on the 41-acre Burr Forest property in the town of Westford, adjacent to Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. The easement property is 90 percent forested, and includes wetlands and hemlock stands, along with large concentrations of native plants.
On November 24, Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge at 158 Main Street in Afton will donate a frozen turkey and fixings to 25 local families in Afton, They have chosen 25 local families that will received a Thanksgiving dinner, Hubbard told WCDO news about this effort to help others:
(Haley Hubbard 11-13-25)
Hubbard said that they hope to make this an annual tradition & maybe help out more families next year.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-13-25
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Reception today at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, Awards will go to Key Bank, Excellus NBT & 5 Star Subaru.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:30 TO 5:30PM at the Hunt Union at SUNY Oneonta. Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800 RED CROSS, at redcrossblood.org or by using the Blood Donor App.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Local Governments, Transit Agencies, Public Land Agencies, Tribal Governments are eligible, the State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through March 12th 2026. The application is available at dot.ny.gov.
Norwich Police arrested 61 year old Donald Hults of Syracuse, who is a Level 3 Sex Offender, following an investigation into a reported sexual abuse of a child. Norwich Police investigated a complaint that Hults had arrived uninvited at a July 4th gathering in Norwich where he knew nobody in attendance, and inappropriately touched a 10-year-old child. Hults was located in Syracuse he was interviewed by Norwich Police detectives, and was taken into custody and he was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse, plus Forcible Touching, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Hults was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail pending further court proceedings.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Brittney Hall of Harpursville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop in the Town of Union. Hall faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Commerce Chenango is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 20th at the Norwich YMCA, with free admission to 2 representatives from Commerce Chenango Members, and $25 for other, as well as a donation to area food pantries, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 11-13-25)
Those interested must register by 4:00 PM this Friday at Commercechenango.com.
State DEC announced more than $1.72 million in grants to 6 land trusts for 9 projects that help conserve local forests. The land trusts will purchase new conservation easements that will protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity, support sustainable forest management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for the public. Locally, the Otsego Land Trust, will get $54,250 to purchase a conservation easement on the 41-acre Burr Forest property in the town of Westford, adjacent to Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. The easement property is 90 percent forested, and includes wetlands and hemlock stands, along with large concentrations of native plants.
On November 24, Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge at 158 Main Street in Afton will donate a frozen turkey and fixings to 25 local families in Afton, They have chosen 25 local families that will received a Thanksgiving dinner, Hubbard told WCDO news about this effort to help others:
(Haley Hubbard 11-13-25)
Hubbard said that they hope to make this an annual tradition & maybe help out more families next year.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-13-25
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Reception today at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, Awards will go to Key Bank, Excellus NBT & 5 Star Subaru.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:30 TO 5:30PM at the Hunt Union at SUNY Oneonta. Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800 RED CROSS, at redcrossblood.org or by using the Blood Donor App.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Local Governments, Transit Agencies, Public Land Agencies, Tribal Governments are eligible, the State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through March 12th 2026. The application is available at dot.ny.gov.
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WCDO News — Thursday 8-7-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-7-25
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old Brook Romano of the town of Maryland for Burglary, Resisting arrested & Petty Larceny, following an investigation into a residential burglary. Romano was located at her residence, she resisted arrest while being taken into custody, she was processed and was turned over to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 year old Amber Weil of Delhi & 28 year old Brandin Vantassel of Delhi, after Deputies on patrol in Delhi Tuesday observed a vehicle being operated by a female, who had a suspended New York State driver's license A traffic stop was conducted and a quantity of Methamphetamine and prescription pills were located within the vehicle. Weil was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Surrender a Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License, & Unlicensed Operator, plus 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Vantassel was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both were released on appearance tickets for Town of Delhi court at a later date.
State Leaders are reminding parents to be especially vigilant this year in order to avoid Back-To-School Shopping Scams. People should be aware of unsolicited calls offering test prep material, shop only with known retailers, find out about the return and refund policies, Use a credit card for online purchases, Watch out for fake coupons on social media, more information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Orange County Department of Health reported that the West Nile Virus was detected in the Greenwood Lake area of Orange County. As the cases get closer to our region, Health Departments remind residents to remove standing Water in bird baths, recycling bins or any other outside container, Make sure that roof gutters drain properly, and clean any clogged gutters, Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. Symptoms of West Nile virus infection include Fever, Headaches, Body aches, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Swollen lymph nodes and a Rash.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-7-25
40 year old Jorge Cortina of Binghamton was convicted in Broome County Court for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. On September 4, 2024, Cortina was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic infraction, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a handgun, and a digital scale used to weigh narcotics. Cortina faces up to 12 years in State Prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 27th.
Former Broome County Family Court Judge Richard Miller was ordered to pay 200 thousand dollars to his former secretary for sexual harassment. A Federal Court Jury awarded the damages to Rachel Gallagher, who had claimed that Miller created a hostile work environment, which included tricking them into seeing nude photos and crude descriptions of sexual acts and the repeated demands that Gallagher perform sexual acts with him. The suit also claimed that Miller would threaten the plaintiffs with physical harm or death if they betrayed him. Miller was removed from the bench in 2020.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Safety Seat Event today, where Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Delaware Opportunities in Hamden from 3:30pm-5:30pm, to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. For more details call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be held today at Kerry at their Woods Corners facility on State Route 320 in Norwich. Members can attend between 4:30 & 6:00 PM.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old Brook Romano of the town of Maryland for Burglary, Resisting arrested & Petty Larceny, following an investigation into a residential burglary. Romano was located at her residence, she resisted arrest while being taken into custody, she was processed and was turned over to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 year old Amber Weil of Delhi & 28 year old Brandin Vantassel of Delhi, after Deputies on patrol in Delhi Tuesday observed a vehicle being operated by a female, who had a suspended New York State driver's license A traffic stop was conducted and a quantity of Methamphetamine and prescription pills were located within the vehicle. Weil was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Surrender a Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License, & Unlicensed Operator, plus 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Vantassel was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both were released on appearance tickets for Town of Delhi court at a later date.
State Leaders are reminding parents to be especially vigilant this year in order to avoid Back-To-School Shopping Scams. People should be aware of unsolicited calls offering test prep material, shop only with known retailers, find out about the return and refund policies, Use a credit card for online purchases, Watch out for fake coupons on social media, more information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Orange County Department of Health reported that the West Nile Virus was detected in the Greenwood Lake area of Orange County. As the cases get closer to our region, Health Departments remind residents to remove standing Water in bird baths, recycling bins or any other outside container, Make sure that roof gutters drain properly, and clean any clogged gutters, Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. Symptoms of West Nile virus infection include Fever, Headaches, Body aches, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Swollen lymph nodes and a Rash.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-7-25
40 year old Jorge Cortina of Binghamton was convicted in Broome County Court for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. On September 4, 2024, Cortina was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic infraction, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a handgun, and a digital scale used to weigh narcotics. Cortina faces up to 12 years in State Prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 27th.
Former Broome County Family Court Judge Richard Miller was ordered to pay 200 thousand dollars to his former secretary for sexual harassment. A Federal Court Jury awarded the damages to Rachel Gallagher, who had claimed that Miller created a hostile work environment, which included tricking them into seeing nude photos and crude descriptions of sexual acts and the repeated demands that Gallagher perform sexual acts with him. The suit also claimed that Miller would threaten the plaintiffs with physical harm or death if they betrayed him. Miller was removed from the bench in 2020.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Safety Seat Event today, where Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Delaware Opportunities in Hamden from 3:30pm-5:30pm, to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. For more details call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be held today at Kerry at their Woods Corners facility on State Route 320 in Norwich. Members can attend between 4:30 & 6:00 PM.
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-16-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-16-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a complaint regarding 2 vehicles driving recklessly, they located both vehicles and conducted traffic stops. Deputies determined that following a verbal dispute that had occurred, both parties then operated their vehicles in a reckless manner through the Village of Walton, onto State Highway 10 toward Delhi. Deputies arrested 19 year old Hazzie Halstead of Walton for Reckless Driving, Moving from Lane Unsafely and Speeding, plus a number of other lesser charges, 18 year old Aron Garcia-Northrup of Walton was charged with Reckless Driving & Moving from Lane Unsafely, both will appear at the Village of Walton and Town of Hamden Courts at a later date to answer the charges.
The 100th Anniversary of Amphenol in Sidney will be celebrated with an Open House on Saturday, Amphenol Spokesman Chris Cappello wrote a 500 plus page book about the company's History in Sidney titled "Connecting History, From Scintilla to Amphenol" filled with pictures, artifacts, and dozens of interviews with former & current employees, Cappello talked about the book with WCDO News:
(Chris Cappello 7-16-25)
The Open House will be held from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM Saturday at the new plant on Delaware Avenue, it will be free & open to the public.
The Otsego County Fair returns this summer, at the Fairgrounds in Morris, organizer Lisa Jackson comments:
(Lisa Jackson 7-16-25)
More information about the Fair can be found at otsegocountyfair.org, or on their Facebook page, the fair will be from July 29th to August 3rd.
Colorscape Chenango return in September in Downtown Norwich, Executive Director Michelle Erickson explains:
(Michelle Erickson 7-16-25)
More information is available at colorscape.org.
The Sidney Summer Music Series continues tonight at the Corner of Main & Division Street, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 7-16-25)
The event is free and open to the public.
A.M. NEWS 7-16-25
The Chenango County Public Health Department and other county agencies are teaming up today for an Ice Cream Social in Norwich to celebrate those people working in the Human Services sector, Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health Comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 7-16-25)
The event will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Greater opportunities Office at 44 West Main Street in Norwich.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Walton today from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Walton O'Neil High School, as blood supplies continue to be low this summer. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a complaint regarding 2 vehicles driving recklessly, they located both vehicles and conducted traffic stops. Deputies determined that following a verbal dispute that had occurred, both parties then operated their vehicles in a reckless manner through the Village of Walton, onto State Highway 10 toward Delhi. Deputies arrested 19 year old Hazzie Halstead of Walton for Reckless Driving, Moving from Lane Unsafely and Speeding, plus a number of other lesser charges, 18 year old Aron Garcia-Northrup of Walton was charged with Reckless Driving & Moving from Lane Unsafely, both will appear at the Village of Walton and Town of Hamden Courts at a later date to answer the charges.
The 100th Anniversary of Amphenol in Sidney will be celebrated with an Open House on Saturday, Amphenol Spokesman Chris Cappello wrote a 500 plus page book about the company's History in Sidney titled "Connecting History, From Scintilla to Amphenol" filled with pictures, artifacts, and dozens of interviews with former & current employees, Cappello talked about the book with WCDO News:
(Chris Cappello 7-16-25)
The Open House will be held from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM Saturday at the new plant on Delaware Avenue, it will be free & open to the public.
The Otsego County Fair returns this summer, at the Fairgrounds in Morris, organizer Lisa Jackson comments:
(Lisa Jackson 7-16-25)
More information about the Fair can be found at otsegocountyfair.org, or on their Facebook page, the fair will be from July 29th to August 3rd.
Colorscape Chenango return in September in Downtown Norwich, Executive Director Michelle Erickson explains:
(Michelle Erickson 7-16-25)
More information is available at colorscape.org.
The Sidney Summer Music Series continues tonight at the Corner of Main & Division Street, Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 7-16-25)
The event is free and open to the public.
A.M. NEWS 7-16-25
The Chenango County Public Health Department and other county agencies are teaming up today for an Ice Cream Social in Norwich to celebrate those people working in the Human Services sector, Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health Comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 7-16-25)
The event will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Greater opportunities Office at 44 West Main Street in Norwich.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Walton today from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Walton O'Neil High School, as blood supplies continue to be low this summer. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Monday 6-23-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Tuesday is Primary Day in New York State, The Chenango County Republican Party Primary Elections will be held in the towns of Afton, Plymouth, Smithville and Smyrna. Sample ballots can be viewed at chenangocountyny.gov; or by calling the Chenango County Board of Elections at 607-337-1760. In Delaware County: Republicans will vote for a candidate for County Treasurer between Ronda Williams & Carli Pinner; In the Town of Sidney, 4 Republicans are running for 2 seats on the Town Board, between Richard DeCola, Frank Selleck, William Hunt & Andrew Hinkley. in the town of Colchester, 2 republicans are seeking the nomination for town supervisor between Robert Hafele and Arthur Merrill, in Hancock, Jerry Vernold & David Rubera are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, in the town of Meredith James Ellis and Richard Pagillo are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, More information is available at the County Board of Elections page at co.delaware.ny.us. There are no Democratic Party primaries in Chenango or Delaware Counties & there are no primaries in Otsego County this year.
Chenango County Office of Emergency Services announced that the Travel Advisory will remain in effect for the next few days, following flash flooding & damaged roads following Sunday's Storms. Motorists may encounter localized closures, washouts and debris in the roadways, crews are out working to make the repairs as soon as possible, Motorists should be watching for road signs while traveling through work zones where our DPW personnel may be working
The State Health Department reminds people that there are "Cooling Centers” set up around the state where people can go to get out of the heat, in Norwich, the YMCA is a cooling center, call 607-316-8277, in Delaware County, all Libraries are participating, and in Otsego County, pools are available at the Greater Plains school in Oneonta, the Otego town pool, plus the Wilber Pool and Worcester Pool, plus the SUNY Oneonta A.J. Read Science Discovery Center & The Family Service Association on Chestnut Street.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for donations of various supplies for the shelter & their animals, Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 6-23-25)
More information is available by calling 607-563-7780.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 New York counties after severe thunderstorms resulted in 3 deaths and thousands of power outages across parts of the state, and due to the forecast of extreme heat expected to last through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in Clark Mills, 3 people were killed from the Storms, The state of emergency exists in Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties locally.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen rental car, where the victim stated that he had rented an SUV from Enterprise, but it had been stolen by his girlfriend, Christine Turner, who took the vehicle to Rochester and would not be returning the rental. On Friday, the missing SUV was located in Binghamton, patrols attempted a traffic stop, but Turner failed to comply, she eventually stopped & was forcibly removed from the vehicle, and her passenger, Christina Yacalis, were both placed into custody. Turner was charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Multiple traffic violations, Yacalis was charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances, both were arraigned and were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Maine Court & City of Binghamton Court.
State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Chenango County Thursday. All of the businesses checked were in compliance and did not sell alcohol to an underaged operative. Businesses that complied included area Mirabito Quickway stores, Stewarts Shops, Speedways & privately owned liquor stores in Norwich, & Sherburne. During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.
The State DEC announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. First, DEC proposes a process for using electronic carcass tags for deer, bear, and turkey. Second, DEC proposes to provide a replacement regular season deer tag to youth hunters who successfully use that tag during the Youth Big Game Hunt weekend. Finally, DEC also proposes to enhance the Deer Management Assistance Program by extending the permit renewal cycle from 3 years to 5 years, More information is available at the the DEC website.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Cooperstown from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
Tuesday is Primary Day in New York State, The Chenango County Republican Party Primary Elections will be held in the towns of Afton, Plymouth, Smithville and Smyrna. Sample ballots can be viewed at chenangocountyny.gov; or by calling the Chenango County Board of Elections at 607-337-1760. In Delaware County: Republicans will vote for a candidate for County Treasurer between Ronda Williams & Carli Pinner; In the Town of Sidney, 4 Republicans are running for 2 seats on the Town Board, between Richard DeCola, Frank Selleck, William Hunt & Andrew Hinkley. in the town of Colchester, 2 republicans are seeking the nomination for town supervisor between Robert Hafele and Arthur Merrill, in Hancock, Jerry Vernold & David Rubera are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, in the town of Meredith James Ellis and Richard Pagillo are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, More information is available at the County Board of Elections page at co.delaware.ny.us. There are no Democratic Party primaries in Chenango or Delaware Counties & there are no primaries in Otsego County this year.
Chenango County Office of Emergency Services announced that the Travel Advisory will remain in effect for the next few days, following flash flooding & damaged roads following Sunday's Storms. Motorists may encounter localized closures, washouts and debris in the roadways, crews are out working to make the repairs as soon as possible, Motorists should be watching for road signs while traveling through work zones where our DPW personnel may be working
The State Health Department reminds people that there are "Cooling Centers” set up around the state where people can go to get out of the heat, in Norwich, the YMCA is a cooling center, call 607-316-8277, in Delaware County, all Libraries are participating, and in Otsego County, pools are available at the Greater Plains school in Oneonta, the Otego town pool, plus the Wilber Pool and Worcester Pool, plus the SUNY Oneonta A.J. Read Science Discovery Center & The Family Service Association on Chestnut Street.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for donations of various supplies for the shelter & their animals, Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 6-23-25)
More information is available by calling 607-563-7780.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 New York counties after severe thunderstorms resulted in 3 deaths and thousands of power outages across parts of the state, and due to the forecast of extreme heat expected to last through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in Clark Mills, 3 people were killed from the Storms, The state of emergency exists in Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties locally.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen rental car, where the victim stated that he had rented an SUV from Enterprise, but it had been stolen by his girlfriend, Christine Turner, who took the vehicle to Rochester and would not be returning the rental. On Friday, the missing SUV was located in Binghamton, patrols attempted a traffic stop, but Turner failed to comply, she eventually stopped & was forcibly removed from the vehicle, and her passenger, Christina Yacalis, were both placed into custody. Turner was charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Multiple traffic violations, Yacalis was charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances, both were arraigned and were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Maine Court & City of Binghamton Court.
State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Chenango County Thursday. All of the businesses checked were in compliance and did not sell alcohol to an underaged operative. Businesses that complied included area Mirabito Quickway stores, Stewarts Shops, Speedways & privately owned liquor stores in Norwich, & Sherburne. During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.
The State DEC announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. First, DEC proposes a process for using electronic carcass tags for deer, bear, and turkey. Second, DEC proposes to provide a replacement regular season deer tag to youth hunters who successfully use that tag during the Youth Big Game Hunt weekend. Finally, DEC also proposes to enhance the Deer Management Assistance Program by extending the permit renewal cycle from 3 years to 5 years, More information is available at the the DEC website.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Cooperstown from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEANDREW HINKLEYCARLI PINNERCHENANGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICESCHRISTINA YACALISCHRISTINE TURNERCOOLING CENTERSCooperstownDAVID RUBERADELAWARE COUNTY LIBRARIESDelaware valley Humane SocietyERIN INSINGAFRANK SELLECKGOVERNOR HOCHULGreater Plains Elementary SchoolJAMES ELLISJERRY VERNOLDMEREDITHNew YorkNORWICH YMCANYOTEGO TOWN POOLRICHARD DeCOLARICHARD PAGILLORONDA WILLIAMSSTATE DECState Health DepartmentWCDOWILBER POOLWILLIAM HUNTWORCESTER POOL
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-19-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-19-25
Governor Hochul today announced that her administration is working to get the illegal work stoppage at some Correctional facilities ended as soon as possible including continuing to meet with union leadership to resolve this situation immediately:
(Hochul 2-19-25)
Correction Officers walked out in some locations yesterday, the New York State National Guard is ready to go into the the prisons, State Police have already sent officers to secure the perimeters of the facilities to keep the public surrounding the jails out of harm's way.
Organizers for the annual Binghamton St. Patrick’s Day parade announced that it will be held on Saturday March 1st , it will start at 1:30 pm. at Fayette and Court Streets, a number of organizations have signed up to participate this year.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado & Freshman Congressman Josh Riley visited with students at SUNY Delhi Tuesday. Delgado told students about a program that would allow them to get paid for certain volunteer opportunities, just under the state minimum wage for up to 300 hours of Community service.
Arc Otsego is partnering with the City of Oneonta Sustainability Committee to host the 2nd Repair Café on Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 77 Main Street, Oneonta. The initiative is aimed at reducing landfill waste by encouraging the repair of items such as electronics, furniture, jewelry and clothing, potentially preventing hundreds of pounds of waste from entering the waste stream. To register free of charge, go to forms.office.com to reserve a time.
Working Solutions announced another virtual job fair for businesses & job seekers in 7 area counties, it will be held next Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Businesses & job seekers can register & get additional information at pvapi.premiervirtual.com. More information is available at working-solutions.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-19-25
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet, who was fatally injured in the line of duty while responding to a fire on February 12. Gaudet is survived by his wife, Felly, and their three children, funeral services will be this morning in Binghamton.
An Endicott man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into illegal cigarette sales in the Village of Endicott by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force. On February 14th, the Broome County SIU executed a search warrant at Crown Fried Chicken, in Endicott, they seized 3,204 pack of Untaxed Cigarettes, $1,936 in US Currency, 69 year old Jamshaid Ahmad of Endicott was charged with Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession/Transport for Sale of Unstamped/ Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes, the seized cigarettes represent approximately $17,141.40 in evaded New York State taxes.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Downsville today from 9 am. - 2 pm., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30; appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Governor Hochul today announced that her administration is working to get the illegal work stoppage at some Correctional facilities ended as soon as possible including continuing to meet with union leadership to resolve this situation immediately:
(Hochul 2-19-25)
Correction Officers walked out in some locations yesterday, the New York State National Guard is ready to go into the the prisons, State Police have already sent officers to secure the perimeters of the facilities to keep the public surrounding the jails out of harm's way.
Organizers for the annual Binghamton St. Patrick’s Day parade announced that it will be held on Saturday March 1st , it will start at 1:30 pm. at Fayette and Court Streets, a number of organizations have signed up to participate this year.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado & Freshman Congressman Josh Riley visited with students at SUNY Delhi Tuesday. Delgado told students about a program that would allow them to get paid for certain volunteer opportunities, just under the state minimum wage for up to 300 hours of Community service.
Arc Otsego is partnering with the City of Oneonta Sustainability Committee to host the 2nd Repair Café on Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 77 Main Street, Oneonta. The initiative is aimed at reducing landfill waste by encouraging the repair of items such as electronics, furniture, jewelry and clothing, potentially preventing hundreds of pounds of waste from entering the waste stream. To register free of charge, go to forms.office.com to reserve a time.
Working Solutions announced another virtual job fair for businesses & job seekers in 7 area counties, it will be held next Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Businesses & job seekers can register & get additional information at pvapi.premiervirtual.com. More information is available at working-solutions.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-19-25
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet, who was fatally injured in the line of duty while responding to a fire on February 12. Gaudet is survived by his wife, Felly, and their three children, funeral services will be this morning in Binghamton.
An Endicott man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into illegal cigarette sales in the Village of Endicott by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force. On February 14th, the Broome County SIU executed a search warrant at Crown Fried Chicken, in Endicott, they seized 3,204 pack of Untaxed Cigarettes, $1,936 in US Currency, 69 year old Jamshaid Ahmad of Endicott was charged with Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession/Transport for Sale of Unstamped/ Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes, the seized cigarettes represent approximately $17,141.40 in evaded New York State taxes.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Downsville today from 9 am. - 2 pm., Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30; appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.