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WCDO News — Friday 3-1-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-1-24
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that 34 year old Veronica Mitchell of Endicott, was located by their Warrants Division, with the assistance of the Binghamton Police Department, State Parole, and State Police Violent Felony Warrant Division. Mitchell was found at a residence on Day Hollow Road in the Town of Owego, hiding in a storage room, she was arrested and transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility. Mitchell was wanted regarding felony drug and weapon possession charges and was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration, she will be arraigned in the Town of Owego Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 41 year old Shaliek Varra of Otego following a traffic stop on February 26, in the Town of Otego. Varra was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation or a motor vehicle, speeding & other related charges, he was issued an Appearance ticket and will appear in Otego Court at a later date.
The State DEC announced the dates for this year's Burn Ban. The statewide ban on brush burning starts on Saturday March 16th & runs until May 14th, more information is available at the state DEC website.
Local Photographer Ron Sager will have an exhibit & discussion about Unadilla Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, he told WCDO News about this exhibit:
(Ron Sager 3-1-24)
Sager will have the discussion & exhibit at 246 Main Street in Unadilla.
Bassett Healthcare Network is partnering with the Oneonta World of Learning to host the 4th annual YOUTH PAINT FEST tomorrow at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, it is free & donations to the Oneonta World of Learning will be accepted.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-1-24
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that 23 year old Souley Pertilla-Camara of Binghamton was arrested in Orlando, Florida. Pertilla-Camara was wanted by Binghamton City Police for the shooting of Lamont Weaver on June 17, 2023, where Weaver sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and survived, he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Pertilla-Camara will be returned to Broome County shortly.
Chenango County area business owners are teaming up for a Wedding Expo in Norwich Sunday, organizer Kerri Beckwith explains:
(Kerri Beckwith 3-1-24)
Beckwith said that they have 50 vendors signed up, more information is available at 607-373-9770
Bassett Healthcare Network & other health care providers are teaming up for the March into Health: A Cancer Awareness Event and Health Fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta Saturday, from 10 am. to 2 pm. Bassett Spokesman Jim Feldman Comments:
(Jim Feldman 3-1-24)
The event will feature an opportunity to learn about colon cancer, with health related vendors participating from the Cancer Services Program of the Central New York Region, Operation Safe Child, Head Start, Tobacco Free Communities, Office for the Aging, Southern Tier Connect, LEAF & Otsego County Department of Health
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that 34 year old Veronica Mitchell of Endicott, was located by their Warrants Division, with the assistance of the Binghamton Police Department, State Parole, and State Police Violent Felony Warrant Division. Mitchell was found at a residence on Day Hollow Road in the Town of Owego, hiding in a storage room, she was arrested and transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility. Mitchell was wanted regarding felony drug and weapon possession charges and was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration, she will be arraigned in the Town of Owego Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 41 year old Shaliek Varra of Otego following a traffic stop on February 26, in the Town of Otego. Varra was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation or a motor vehicle, speeding & other related charges, he was issued an Appearance ticket and will appear in Otego Court at a later date.
The State DEC announced the dates for this year's Burn Ban. The statewide ban on brush burning starts on Saturday March 16th & runs until May 14th, more information is available at the state DEC website.
Local Photographer Ron Sager will have an exhibit & discussion about Unadilla Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, he told WCDO News about this exhibit:
(Ron Sager 3-1-24)
Sager will have the discussion & exhibit at 246 Main Street in Unadilla.
Bassett Healthcare Network is partnering with the Oneonta World of Learning to host the 4th annual YOUTH PAINT FEST tomorrow at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, it is free & donations to the Oneonta World of Learning will be accepted.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-1-24
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that 23 year old Souley Pertilla-Camara of Binghamton was arrested in Orlando, Florida. Pertilla-Camara was wanted by Binghamton City Police for the shooting of Lamont Weaver on June 17, 2023, where Weaver sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and survived, he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Pertilla-Camara will be returned to Broome County shortly.
Chenango County area business owners are teaming up for a Wedding Expo in Norwich Sunday, organizer Kerri Beckwith explains:
(Kerri Beckwith 3-1-24)
Beckwith said that they have 50 vendors signed up, more information is available at 607-373-9770
Bassett Healthcare Network & other health care providers are teaming up for the March into Health: A Cancer Awareness Event and Health Fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta Saturday, from 10 am. to 2 pm. Bassett Spokesman Jim Feldman Comments:
(Jim Feldman 3-1-24)
The event will feature an opportunity to learn about colon cancer, with health related vendors participating from the Cancer Services Program of the Central New York Region, Operation Safe Child, Head Start, Tobacco Free Communities, Office for the Aging, Southern Tier Connect, LEAF & Otsego County Department of Health
WCDO News — Monday 1-8-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-8-24
37 year old Paul Fontana of Delhi was indicted & arraigned on a 27 count indictment last week, he is accused of possessing weapons, ghost guns, a 3d printer to make ghost guns, & for selling the illegal weapons, plus he was accused of possessing oxycodone, and for menacing an individual, after Delhi Police, The Delaware County Sheriff's office executed search warrant on New Year's Day, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced what was confiscated at a press conference Friday:
(Sheriff DuMond 1-8-24)
Fontana is being held pending further court action.
State Police announced that 106,509 tickets were issued statewide, as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over traffic enforcement period from December 13, and ended Monday, January 1, 2024. State Troopers arrested 510 people for DWI and investigated 3,210 accidents, which resulted in 420 people being injured and five fatalities. In Troop C, troopers had 1077 tickets for speeding, 37 for DWI, 57 for distracted driving 24 violators for the Move Over Law & a total of over 2700 tickets during the enforcement period.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a traffic stop in Margaretville resulted in the arrest of 39 year old David Blank of Phoenicia for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Blank was issued traffic tickets for operating an unregistered motor vehicle and unsafe tires, he was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Middletown court to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango Career Expo will be held on January 17th at the SUNY Morrisville, Norwich Campus, 20 Conkey Ave., Norwich, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Several area businesses & Organizations have already signed up, reservations will be available until January 11th at files.constantcontact.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-8-24
State Police have arrested 3 people in connection with a shooting Saturday morning at 309 Main Street in Otego. Arrested were 32 year old Sara Baker of Davenport, for murderous intent, 51 year old Jovanni Salinas of Orlando Florida for Murderous intent, & 30 year old Tyler Culver of Otego for Reckless Endangerment, Criminal possession of a weapon, Possession of a firearm with a previous conviction, & Loaded Firearm, all 3 are being held pending future court action.
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 36 year old Nathan Pixley in the Town of Colesville. Pixley had been sought by law enforcement for several days following a domestic incident in the Town of Fenton on January 2nd, A deputy successfully developed information based on a tip from community and located Pixley hiding in a residence in the Town of Colesville. Pixley was charged with Strangulation, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
State Police arrested 32 year old Ariela Thran of Granby, for the murder of 62 year old Patricia Halverson of Solon. Thran is charged with 2nd degree Murder, she was arraigned at the Cortland County Centralized Arraignment & was remanded to the Cortland County Correctional Facility without bail. She is scheduled to appear in the Solon Town Court on January 17. On January 3, 2024, Halverson was found deceased outside her residence at 4425 Wildman Road, State Police encourage anyone with information to contact State Police at (607)561-7400.
Attorney General Letitia James announced that Joshua Powell, a former National Rifle Association Executive Director of Operations and Chief of Staff to recently resigned NRA Executive Wayne LaPierre, has reached a $100,000 agreement with her office. Powell was 1 of 5 defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Office of the Attorney General against the NRA and senior management in August 2020. The trial of the claims against the NRA and the remaining defendants will begin today.
37 year old Paul Fontana of Delhi was indicted & arraigned on a 27 count indictment last week, he is accused of possessing weapons, ghost guns, a 3d printer to make ghost guns, & for selling the illegal weapons, plus he was accused of possessing oxycodone, and for menacing an individual, after Delhi Police, The Delaware County Sheriff's office executed search warrant on New Year's Day, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced what was confiscated at a press conference Friday:
(Sheriff DuMond 1-8-24)
Fontana is being held pending further court action.
State Police announced that 106,509 tickets were issued statewide, as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over traffic enforcement period from December 13, and ended Monday, January 1, 2024. State Troopers arrested 510 people for DWI and investigated 3,210 accidents, which resulted in 420 people being injured and five fatalities. In Troop C, troopers had 1077 tickets for speeding, 37 for DWI, 57 for distracted driving 24 violators for the Move Over Law & a total of over 2700 tickets during the enforcement period.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a traffic stop in Margaretville resulted in the arrest of 39 year old David Blank of Phoenicia for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Blank was issued traffic tickets for operating an unregistered motor vehicle and unsafe tires, he was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Middletown court to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango Career Expo will be held on January 17th at the SUNY Morrisville, Norwich Campus, 20 Conkey Ave., Norwich, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Several area businesses & Organizations have already signed up, reservations will be available until January 11th at files.constantcontact.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-8-24
State Police have arrested 3 people in connection with a shooting Saturday morning at 309 Main Street in Otego. Arrested were 32 year old Sara Baker of Davenport, for murderous intent, 51 year old Jovanni Salinas of Orlando Florida for Murderous intent, & 30 year old Tyler Culver of Otego for Reckless Endangerment, Criminal possession of a weapon, Possession of a firearm with a previous conviction, & Loaded Firearm, all 3 are being held pending future court action.
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 36 year old Nathan Pixley in the Town of Colesville. Pixley had been sought by law enforcement for several days following a domestic incident in the Town of Fenton on January 2nd, A deputy successfully developed information based on a tip from community and located Pixley hiding in a residence in the Town of Colesville. Pixley was charged with Strangulation, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
State Police arrested 32 year old Ariela Thran of Granby, for the murder of 62 year old Patricia Halverson of Solon. Thran is charged with 2nd degree Murder, she was arraigned at the Cortland County Centralized Arraignment & was remanded to the Cortland County Correctional Facility without bail. She is scheduled to appear in the Solon Town Court on January 17. On January 3, 2024, Halverson was found deceased outside her residence at 4425 Wildman Road, State Police encourage anyone with information to contact State Police at (607)561-7400.
Attorney General Letitia James announced that Joshua Powell, a former National Rifle Association Executive Director of Operations and Chief of Staff to recently resigned NRA Executive Wayne LaPierre, has reached a $100,000 agreement with her office. Powell was 1 of 5 defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Office of the Attorney General against the NRA and senior management in August 2020. The trial of the claims against the NRA and the remaining defendants will begin today.
WCDO News — Friday 9-2-22
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-1-22
Broome County Sheriff David Harder has appealed the State Supreme Court’s Decision to force the county correctional facility to resume in-person visitation. A recent State Supreme Court ruling stated that the Broome County Correctional Facility must allow visitors to be able to see their jailed friends and family beginning on September 5th, as COVID did not have the same threat of transmission level as it did in the beginning. Visitation was suspended in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began closing down businesses, schools, government offices and organization worldwide & virtual visitation was permitted at the Broome County Facility.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works will continue work on a catch basin on County Route 14 in the Town of Franklin for the next 2 weeks. The work will take place in the hamlet of Treadwell just east of the intersection of County Route 14 and Case Hill Road. Traffic will be controlled with temporary Stop signs, the traveling public should expect minor delays during the work period.
State Senator Peter Oberacker marked Women’s Equality Day by announcing Delaware County Undersheriff Kim Smith as the 2022 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction” from the 51st Senate District. Smith started as a part-time corrections officer with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 1997. She was named as the Delaware County's 1st female Undersheriff by Sheriff Craig DuMond in May of 2022. The complete list of 2022 honorees is available at nysenate.gov/women-of-distinction.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 55 year old Kevin Washington of Sherburne on an active Arrest Warrant Tuesday. Washington was arrested in Sherburne after being located by Detectives, he was taken into custody without incident. The Village of Sherburne Court issued the warrant after Washington failed to appear on previous charges, he was arraigned in the Village of Sherburne Court and was released & was ordered to appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-1-22
New York's new gun laws are enacted today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's century-old pistol permitting process. The laws contain strengthened background checks and firearm safety and live-fire training for individuals seeking to obtain concealed carry permits; prohibit concealed carry permit holders from bringing their firearms into sensitive locations, including bars, libraries, schools, government buildings and hospitals, among others; and require renewal or re-certification of permits every three years, More information is available at gunsafety.ny.gov.
Commerce Chenango will hold their next Business After Hours Event today. The event will run from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center on State Route 80 in Sherburne.
The State DEC announced that open hunting seasons are starting up. Hunting season begins for Squirrel and Canada goose today, with early bear and antlerless deer seasons starting on September 10th, in certain wildlife management units. More information is available at the State DEC website.
Avelo Airlines announced plans Wednesday to provide air service to the Greater Binghamton Airport, starting November 16th. The new airline will offer non-stop flights to Orlando and Ft. Myers Florida, at $79 one way, Avelo previously operated as Casino Express Airlines and Xtra Airways. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Broome County Sheriff David Harder has appealed the State Supreme Court’s Decision to force the county correctional facility to resume in-person visitation. A recent State Supreme Court ruling stated that the Broome County Correctional Facility must allow visitors to be able to see their jailed friends and family beginning on September 5th, as COVID did not have the same threat of transmission level as it did in the beginning. Visitation was suspended in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began closing down businesses, schools, government offices and organization worldwide & virtual visitation was permitted at the Broome County Facility.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works will continue work on a catch basin on County Route 14 in the Town of Franklin for the next 2 weeks. The work will take place in the hamlet of Treadwell just east of the intersection of County Route 14 and Case Hill Road. Traffic will be controlled with temporary Stop signs, the traveling public should expect minor delays during the work period.
State Senator Peter Oberacker marked Women’s Equality Day by announcing Delaware County Undersheriff Kim Smith as the 2022 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction” from the 51st Senate District. Smith started as a part-time corrections officer with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 1997. She was named as the Delaware County's 1st female Undersheriff by Sheriff Craig DuMond in May of 2022. The complete list of 2022 honorees is available at nysenate.gov/women-of-distinction.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 55 year old Kevin Washington of Sherburne on an active Arrest Warrant Tuesday. Washington was arrested in Sherburne after being located by Detectives, he was taken into custody without incident. The Village of Sherburne Court issued the warrant after Washington failed to appear on previous charges, he was arraigned in the Village of Sherburne Court and was released & was ordered to appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-1-22
New York's new gun laws are enacted today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's century-old pistol permitting process. The laws contain strengthened background checks and firearm safety and live-fire training for individuals seeking to obtain concealed carry permits; prohibit concealed carry permit holders from bringing their firearms into sensitive locations, including bars, libraries, schools, government buildings and hospitals, among others; and require renewal or re-certification of permits every three years, More information is available at gunsafety.ny.gov.
Commerce Chenango will hold their next Business After Hours Event today. The event will run from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center on State Route 80 in Sherburne.
The State DEC announced that open hunting seasons are starting up. Hunting season begins for Squirrel and Canada goose today, with early bear and antlerless deer seasons starting on September 10th, in certain wildlife management units. More information is available at the State DEC website.
Avelo Airlines announced plans Wednesday to provide air service to the Greater Binghamton Airport, starting November 16th. The new airline will offer non-stop flights to Orlando and Ft. Myers Florida, at $79 one way, Avelo previously operated as Casino Express Airlines and Xtra Airways. Customers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
AVELO AIRLINESBROOME COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITYCommerce ChenangoDelaware county DPWDELAWARE COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF KIM SMITHFORT MEYERS FLORIDAFRANKLINFriends of Rogers Environmental Education CenterGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORTKEVIN WASHINGTONNew YorkNYORLANDO FLORIDASherburneSTATE DECSTATE SENATOR PETER OBERACKERTREADWELLWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 6-16-16
An Interfaith Candlelight Vigil will be held tonight in Oneonta, in support of the Orlando Florida Shooting Victims. The vigil will begin at 7:00 PM in Muller Plaza on Main Street, the event is being hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, The 1st Methodist Church, the Oneonta NAACP & the city Of Oneonta Commission on Community Relations & Human Rights.
The State Public Service Commission adopted a 3-year electric and gas rate plans for NYSEG & Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Effective July 1 of this year through April 30, 2019, typical residential electric customers in NYSEG’s service territory will see a monthly delivery charge increase of approximately $2.20 in the first year with increases of $1.76 and $1.79, respectively, in the second and third years. Under the company’s proposal, in rate year one, typical residential customers would have experienced an increase in delivery charges of $8.79 per month. Typical residential gas customers in NYSEG’s service territory will see a monthly delivery charge increase of approximately $1.35, $4.01, and $4.21 in rate year one, two and three, respectively.
The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.9% to 4.7% in May 2016. This represented the state’s lowest unemployment rate since August 2007. New York’s unemployment rate was equal to the U.S. rate in May 2016. In addition, the number of unemployed New Yorkers also decreased over the month – falling from 476,600 in April to 461,800 in May 2016, reaching its lowest level since October 2007. New York State's private sector job count declined by 19,600, or 0.2%, in May 2016. About half of the state's private sector job losses in May were temporary, due to a strike in the telecommunications industry. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 794,700 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 56 of the past 65 months.
There will be a Federal Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28th, from 12;00 Noon to 9:00 PM. Democrats & Republicans will hold a Primary for Representative in Congress of the 19th District. There is a change for the town of Tompkins polling site, all Tompkins voters will vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek. June 21st is the last day an absentee ballot application may be mailed to the Board of Elections. June 27th is the last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot and the last day to mail a completed ballot to the Board of Elections. June 28th is the last day for a ballot to be delivered by agent to the Board of Elections. More information is available at the Delaware County Board of Elections at 832-5321.
Sidney Central School will hold their Summer Food Service Program this summer, to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Sidney Central School will serve children at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria, Monday through Thursday from July 11th to August 19th, with breakfast from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and lunch from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The free program is open to youth and children 18 years and under & for Special Education students up to age 21. More information is available at 563-2135, extension 4264.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of coordinated sweeps during the summer concert season and at other underage hotspots as part of ongoing efforts to deter underage drinking and prevent the use of fake IDs. The enforcement sweeps will occur unannounced at various concert venues and will be carried out by the DMV, the State Liquor Authority, State Park Police, State Police, and local law enforcement agencies. Patrons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year.
The State Lawmakers are wrapping up their work for the 2016 session, this year's Budget contains highway funding going to individual municipalities this year through "Pave NY", for them to take care of various road repairs after the winter months. Area Assemblyman Bill Magee explains:
(Magee 6-16-16)
Magee said that there was also extra money sent to area school district and agricultural programs in the final version of the budget passed on April 1st.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded New Yorkers of common scams that occur during the summer, targeting consumers embarking on home improvement projects or planning family vacations. The Attorney General urged New Yorkers to notify his office If they have been targeted or victimized by these scams, through the Consumer Complaint Hotline at 1-800- 771-7755 or online at ag.ny.gov.
The Town Of Unadilla Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, will be held tonight. the monthly Town Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tongiht at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The State Public Service Commission adopted a 3-year electric and gas rate plans for NYSEG & Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Effective July 1 of this year through April 30, 2019, typical residential electric customers in NYSEG’s service territory will see a monthly delivery charge increase of approximately $2.20 in the first year with increases of $1.76 and $1.79, respectively, in the second and third years. Under the company’s proposal, in rate year one, typical residential customers would have experienced an increase in delivery charges of $8.79 per month. Typical residential gas customers in NYSEG’s service territory will see a monthly delivery charge increase of approximately $1.35, $4.01, and $4.21 in rate year one, two and three, respectively.
The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.9% to 4.7% in May 2016. This represented the state’s lowest unemployment rate since August 2007. New York’s unemployment rate was equal to the U.S. rate in May 2016. In addition, the number of unemployed New Yorkers also decreased over the month – falling from 476,600 in April to 461,800 in May 2016, reaching its lowest level since October 2007. New York State's private sector job count declined by 19,600, or 0.2%, in May 2016. About half of the state's private sector job losses in May were temporary, due to a strike in the telecommunications industry. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 794,700 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 56 of the past 65 months.
There will be a Federal Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28th, from 12;00 Noon to 9:00 PM. Democrats & Republicans will hold a Primary for Representative in Congress of the 19th District. There is a change for the town of Tompkins polling site, all Tompkins voters will vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek. June 21st is the last day an absentee ballot application may be mailed to the Board of Elections. June 27th is the last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot and the last day to mail a completed ballot to the Board of Elections. June 28th is the last day for a ballot to be delivered by agent to the Board of Elections. More information is available at the Delaware County Board of Elections at 832-5321.
Sidney Central School will hold their Summer Food Service Program this summer, to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Sidney Central School will serve children at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria, Monday through Thursday from July 11th to August 19th, with breakfast from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and lunch from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The free program is open to youth and children 18 years and under & for Special Education students up to age 21. More information is available at 563-2135, extension 4264.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of coordinated sweeps during the summer concert season and at other underage hotspots as part of ongoing efforts to deter underage drinking and prevent the use of fake IDs. The enforcement sweeps will occur unannounced at various concert venues and will be carried out by the DMV, the State Liquor Authority, State Park Police, State Police, and local law enforcement agencies. Patrons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year.
The State Lawmakers are wrapping up their work for the 2016 session, this year's Budget contains highway funding going to individual municipalities this year through "Pave NY", for them to take care of various road repairs after the winter months. Area Assemblyman Bill Magee explains:
(Magee 6-16-16)
Magee said that there was also extra money sent to area school district and agricultural programs in the final version of the budget passed on April 1st.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded New Yorkers of common scams that occur during the summer, targeting consumers embarking on home improvement projects or planning family vacations. The Attorney General urged New Yorkers to notify his office If they have been targeted or victimized by these scams, through the Consumer Complaint Hotline at 1-800- 771-7755 or online at ag.ny.gov.
The Town Of Unadilla Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, will be held tonight. the monthly Town Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tongiht at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Friday 6-20-14
Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders announced an agreement on a bill that to establish a medical marijuana program with provisions to ensure that it’s reserved only for patients with serious conditions and is dispensed and administered in a manner that protects public health and safety.
(Cuomo 6-20-14)
The legislation grants the Department of Health the authority to issue regulations to implement the program, as well as set a price. The Governor would also be allowed to suspend or terminate any provisions of the program based on the recommendations of the Commissioner or Superintendent. The bill would take effect immediately and sunset in 7 years.
State Senator Tom Libous announced that an agreement has been reached with the Governor to keep the Greater Binghamton Health Center Open. This agreement commits funding to invest in community services, creates safeguards against potentially dangerous releases and includes a framework for long-term planning.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum and Matthews Ford Planet PreOwned will hold Mustang Mania Day in Norwich tomorrow. Marty Kuhn of the Northeast Classic car Museum explains:
(Marty Kuhn 6-20-14)
The celebration begins with 1/2 price admission to the Northeast Classic Car Museum from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. At 1:30pm, Professor Malinowski will speak at the Museum, at 6:00 pm; Matthews Ford Planet PreOwned is hosting their annual Mustang Rally at 175 East Main Street.
A Florida man was charged with attempted robbery, burglary and conspiracy in connection with a Dec. 23rd incident in Cooperstown. Stephen Janiszeski of Ocoee, Fla., was arrested at the Orange County Jail in Orlando, Florida after an investigation by the Otsego County Sheriff's Office. Investigators determined Janiszeski had accompanied Barry Renert on Dec. 23rd when Renert entered the Seventh Inning Stretch in Cooperstown, where he confronted the owner and displayed a handgun. Janiszeski was arraigned in town of Otsego court and sent to the Otsego County Jail without bail. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the charges connected to the Cooperstown incident.
Chenango County Dairy Day is tomorrow in Norwich. The day's activities include a 5K 'Milk Run' at 9am with the signup at 8:30, a parade at 10:30am, the ZooMobile from the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park (https://www.facebook.com/binghamtonzoo), Face Painting, a Duck Derby, a Hay Bale Maze at the Chenango County Fair (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chenango-County-Fair/318696156942)grounds.
The Delaware valley humane society will celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday. The event will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM at the shelter in Sidney.
New York legislators approved amending state law, to require agencies placing children in foster care, to first check whether prospective parents have done it before and provided poor or questionable care. The amendment, if signed by Governor Cuomo, would require all foster care agencies to check with the Office of Children and Family Services, to determine whether prospective parents ever had foster a child removed from their home, evaluate the reasons why and determine if the foster home should be reopened.
(Cuomo 6-20-14)
The legislation grants the Department of Health the authority to issue regulations to implement the program, as well as set a price. The Governor would also be allowed to suspend or terminate any provisions of the program based on the recommendations of the Commissioner or Superintendent. The bill would take effect immediately and sunset in 7 years.
State Senator Tom Libous announced that an agreement has been reached with the Governor to keep the Greater Binghamton Health Center Open. This agreement commits funding to invest in community services, creates safeguards against potentially dangerous releases and includes a framework for long-term planning.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum and Matthews Ford Planet PreOwned will hold Mustang Mania Day in Norwich tomorrow. Marty Kuhn of the Northeast Classic car Museum explains:
(Marty Kuhn 6-20-14)
The celebration begins with 1/2 price admission to the Northeast Classic Car Museum from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. At 1:30pm, Professor Malinowski will speak at the Museum, at 6:00 pm; Matthews Ford Planet PreOwned is hosting their annual Mustang Rally at 175 East Main Street.
A Florida man was charged with attempted robbery, burglary and conspiracy in connection with a Dec. 23rd incident in Cooperstown. Stephen Janiszeski of Ocoee, Fla., was arrested at the Orange County Jail in Orlando, Florida after an investigation by the Otsego County Sheriff's Office. Investigators determined Janiszeski had accompanied Barry Renert on Dec. 23rd when Renert entered the Seventh Inning Stretch in Cooperstown, where he confronted the owner and displayed a handgun. Janiszeski was arraigned in town of Otsego court and sent to the Otsego County Jail without bail. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the charges connected to the Cooperstown incident.
Chenango County Dairy Day is tomorrow in Norwich. The day's activities include a 5K 'Milk Run' at 9am with the signup at 8:30, a parade at 10:30am, the ZooMobile from the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park (https://www.facebook.com/binghamtonzoo), Face Painting, a Duck Derby, a Hay Bale Maze at the Chenango County Fair (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chenango-County-Fair/318696156942)grounds.
The Delaware valley humane society will celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday. The event will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM at the shelter in Sidney.
New York legislators approved amending state law, to require agencies placing children in foster care, to first check whether prospective parents have done it before and provided poor or questionable care. The amendment, if signed by Governor Cuomo, would require all foster care agencies to check with the Office of Children and Family Services, to determine whether prospective parents ever had foster a child removed from their home, evaluate the reasons why and determine if the foster home should be reopened.