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WCDO News — Monday 12-13-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-13-21
State Police have released body cam footage State Trooper David Draudt, who saved a child who was choking in the Town of Union on November 29th, Trooper Draudt talked about the incident:
(State Trooper David Draudt 12-13-21)
The full body cam video & interview with Trooper Draudt is available at the WCDO Facebook Page.
Gene Schmidt & his family announced today that they will once again host a free Christmas Dinner in Sidney on Christmas Day:
(Gene Schmidt 12-13-21)
Those who would like to volunteer to help out with the Christmas Dinner can call Gene Schmidt at 607-610-4030.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce had to move their Christmas Parade from Saturday to Sunday due to the Weather, in spite of that last minute change, it was very successful according to Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne:
(John Payne 12-13-21)
Payne said that the Bainbridge Christmas Parade has grown steadily in participation since they started the event about 8 years ago.
Binghamton Police & Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak are investigating claims of sexual harassment regarding an owner of the Colonial Restaurant on Court street. The Colonial, and 2 other Binghamton restaurants; Dos Rios Cantina & The Stone Fox Bar & Pizza closed down Friday after the accusations hit social media & The investigations began, Protesters marched outside the Colonial Saturday night. Anyone with information regarding the alleged improprieties should call the detective division at 607- 772-7080.
Fire Departments from Harpursville, Ouaquaga & Windsor responded Sunday afternoon to a trailer fire at 2636 State Route 79. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to a nearby house, no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The New York State Common Retirement Fund will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The decision is part of the State Comptroller's Climate Action Plan to get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
A.M. NEWS Monday 12-13-21
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has decided to remove the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as the tourism promotion agent for the County, even as visitor spending & sales tax revenue has increased in recent years, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci told WCDO News Friday that the Chamber Board fears that the decision will hurt the county economy:
(Ray Pucci 12-13-21)
Pucci also said that the chamber has been transparent with their finances, and recent audits showed no issues, Delaware County board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole was unavailable for comment on the Chamber Decision on Friday.
The Town of Guilford is holding a special election today at the Town Hall on Marble Road from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 pm. Guilford Voters will decide on a proposition regarding the possible opting out of the state's new Cannabis bill that that allows for dispensaries & places of consumption for marijuana.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Gilbertsville, at the Christ Episcopal church & Sponsored by the American legion auxiliary Unit. The drive runs from 1:00 to 6:00 PM today, appointments are requested at 783-2232.
Delaware County Public Health reported another COVID 19 death in their report for Thursday & Friday, the county has had 80 deaths from the pandemic. They had 82 new cases 396 active cases, 6 hospitalized 451 Quarantined, their positivity rate was 10.4%.
Zephyr Teachout has officially dropped out of the race to be New York’s attorney general, days after incumbent Letitia James decided to seek reelection. Teachout lost the 2018 Democratic primary for attorney general to James, She also ran for the Democratic nomination for governor of New York in 2014, losing to Andrew Cuomo, and lost a congressional race in 2016 but Republican John Faso in the general election.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 49 year old Gladys McLaughlin of Oneonta following the Execution of an Arrest warrant on November 30th. McLaughlin was charged with Resisting arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, & Harassment, she was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 50 year old Aaron Chianta of Oneonta following the Execution of an Arrest warrant on November 30th. Chianta was charged with Resisting arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was released on an appearance to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
State Police have released body cam footage State Trooper David Draudt, who saved a child who was choking in the Town of Union on November 29th, Trooper Draudt talked about the incident:
(State Trooper David Draudt 12-13-21)
The full body cam video & interview with Trooper Draudt is available at the WCDO Facebook Page.
Gene Schmidt & his family announced today that they will once again host a free Christmas Dinner in Sidney on Christmas Day:
(Gene Schmidt 12-13-21)
Those who would like to volunteer to help out with the Christmas Dinner can call Gene Schmidt at 607-610-4030.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce had to move their Christmas Parade from Saturday to Sunday due to the Weather, in spite of that last minute change, it was very successful according to Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne:
(John Payne 12-13-21)
Payne said that the Bainbridge Christmas Parade has grown steadily in participation since they started the event about 8 years ago.
Binghamton Police & Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak are investigating claims of sexual harassment regarding an owner of the Colonial Restaurant on Court street. The Colonial, and 2 other Binghamton restaurants; Dos Rios Cantina & The Stone Fox Bar & Pizza closed down Friday after the accusations hit social media & The investigations began, Protesters marched outside the Colonial Saturday night. Anyone with information regarding the alleged improprieties should call the detective division at 607- 772-7080.
Fire Departments from Harpursville, Ouaquaga & Windsor responded Sunday afternoon to a trailer fire at 2636 State Route 79. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to a nearby house, no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The New York State Common Retirement Fund will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The decision is part of the State Comptroller's Climate Action Plan to get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
A.M. NEWS Monday 12-13-21
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors has decided to remove the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as the tourism promotion agent for the County, even as visitor spending & sales tax revenue has increased in recent years, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci told WCDO News Friday that the Chamber Board fears that the decision will hurt the county economy:
(Ray Pucci 12-13-21)
Pucci also said that the chamber has been transparent with their finances, and recent audits showed no issues, Delaware County board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Mole was unavailable for comment on the Chamber Decision on Friday.
The Town of Guilford is holding a special election today at the Town Hall on Marble Road from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 pm. Guilford Voters will decide on a proposition regarding the possible opting out of the state's new Cannabis bill that that allows for dispensaries & places of consumption for marijuana.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Gilbertsville, at the Christ Episcopal church & Sponsored by the American legion auxiliary Unit. The drive runs from 1:00 to 6:00 PM today, appointments are requested at 783-2232.
Delaware County Public Health reported another COVID 19 death in their report for Thursday & Friday, the county has had 80 deaths from the pandemic. They had 82 new cases 396 active cases, 6 hospitalized 451 Quarantined, their positivity rate was 10.4%.
Zephyr Teachout has officially dropped out of the race to be New York’s attorney general, days after incumbent Letitia James decided to seek reelection. Teachout lost the 2018 Democratic primary for attorney general to James, She also ran for the Democratic nomination for governor of New York in 2014, losing to Andrew Cuomo, and lost a congressional race in 2016 but Republican John Faso in the general election.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 49 year old Gladys McLaughlin of Oneonta following the Execution of an Arrest warrant on November 30th. McLaughlin was charged with Resisting arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, & Harassment, she was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 50 year old Aaron Chianta of Oneonta following the Execution of an Arrest warrant on November 30th. Chianta was charged with Resisting arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was released on an appearance to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Friday 12-10-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-10-21
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office stated that they were notified this morning by a local school district regarding the social media threat to unnamed schools, regarding possible gun violence at 12:15, but no specific date or school was named. This incident is currently being investigated by not only the Sheriff’s Office but multiple police agencies within and outside of Otsego County. The threat has been received by students at various schools in the area and statewide, the threat appears to be false. Officers communicated with school officials and were present in the areas of all of the schools this morning. Officers will continue to show a police presence & the investigation is ongoing.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the statewide Mask Mandate will be re-instituted; masks will be required in all indoor public places. The Governor stated that an exception to the mask rule will be if a business or venue has a vaccine requirement. The State Health Department reported that the COVID positivity rate is back over 5% state wide, Hospitalization are well over 3000, the number in ICU Beds & on ventilators has increased at a lower rate than earlier in the year, due to a high rate of vaccinations.
State Attorney General Letitia James Announced that she is backing out of a run for New York Governor, and will concentrate on re-election to her current position. James was polling at a distant 2nd to current Governor Kathy Hochul among democrats, according to recent Sienna College Polls.
Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to the report of a garage fire at 46 Pearl Street in the village this morning. Firefighters from Coventry & Afton also responded, early reports suggest that the fire was contained to a garage, which was a total loss, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Operation Merry Christmas will have their annual giveaway day tomorrow in Sidney, Program Spokesperson Dorene Ireland explains:
(Dorene Ireland 12-10-21)
The event will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.
The Chenango Arts Council will have an improvisational show Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Council executive Director Alecia
O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neal 12-10-21)
Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org, or by calling 336-2787, the show will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday night.
The Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street will have local Author Jim Loudon discuss his book "The Box Car Settlement: Oneonta’s Forgotten Neighborhood” at 1:00 pm on Saturday, A book signing will follow the talk, more information is available at 432-0960 or OneontaHistory.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual Toys For Tots Campaign was wildly successful. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 12-10-21)
Toys for Tots works with the U.S. Marine Corps to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 and has distributed 584 million toys to date to 265 million children.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-10-21
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 41 year old Jeremiah Butler of the town of Maryland, following an investigation into a November 13th motor vehicle accident in the Town of Middlefield. Butler was charged with Felony DWI, operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 of higher, failure to keep right, speed not reasonable & prudent along with other charges, Butler was released on an appearance tickets for Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Saturday, at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna 1st or 2nd shots will be available for walk-ins only, Moderna boosters will be available from 10AM-11AM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov. Please bring a copy of your previous shot records to prove eligibility for the booster. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200
The Bainbridge Christmas Parade will held Saturday Afternoon at 5:00 pm, Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-20-21)
Payne said that photos with Santa Claus will be held after parade at Jerry's Inn, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will also have a Toys for Tots collection at the Bainbridge Firehouse, they will have another collection on Sunday during the Christmas Caroling at 5:00 pm behind Bob's Diner, and toys must be new & unwrapped.
North Country Comedy will bring 3 comedians to the Sidney American Legion Hall at 22 Union Street Saturday Night, Show MC Mikael Gregg told WCDO News about the comedians:
(Mikael Gregg 12-10-21)
The American Legion will have a Prime Rib dinner at 6:00 PM, prior to the show, tickets for the show are available at the Legion or at northcountrycomedy.com.
Community Cultural Center in Sidney presents the Tri-Town Theatre Production of "It's a Wonderful Life" the radio play, tonight & Saturday Night 8:00 pm & Sunday night at 7:00 PM, Tickets are $13 general admission, $16 reserved seating, and Tickets for Tri-Town Theatre can be found at tritown.booktix.com.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office stated that they were notified this morning by a local school district regarding the social media threat to unnamed schools, regarding possible gun violence at 12:15, but no specific date or school was named. This incident is currently being investigated by not only the Sheriff’s Office but multiple police agencies within and outside of Otsego County. The threat has been received by students at various schools in the area and statewide, the threat appears to be false. Officers communicated with school officials and were present in the areas of all of the schools this morning. Officers will continue to show a police presence & the investigation is ongoing.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the statewide Mask Mandate will be re-instituted; masks will be required in all indoor public places. The Governor stated that an exception to the mask rule will be if a business or venue has a vaccine requirement. The State Health Department reported that the COVID positivity rate is back over 5% state wide, Hospitalization are well over 3000, the number in ICU Beds & on ventilators has increased at a lower rate than earlier in the year, due to a high rate of vaccinations.
State Attorney General Letitia James Announced that she is backing out of a run for New York Governor, and will concentrate on re-election to her current position. James was polling at a distant 2nd to current Governor Kathy Hochul among democrats, according to recent Sienna College Polls.
Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to the report of a garage fire at 46 Pearl Street in the village this morning. Firefighters from Coventry & Afton also responded, early reports suggest that the fire was contained to a garage, which was a total loss, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Operation Merry Christmas will have their annual giveaway day tomorrow in Sidney, Program Spokesperson Dorene Ireland explains:
(Dorene Ireland 12-10-21)
The event will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.
The Chenango Arts Council will have an improvisational show Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Council executive Director Alecia
O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neal 12-10-21)
Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org, or by calling 336-2787, the show will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday night.
The Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street will have local Author Jim Loudon discuss his book "The Box Car Settlement: Oneonta’s Forgotten Neighborhood” at 1:00 pm on Saturday, A book signing will follow the talk, more information is available at 432-0960 or OneontaHistory.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual Toys For Tots Campaign was wildly successful. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 12-10-21)
Toys for Tots works with the U.S. Marine Corps to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 and has distributed 584 million toys to date to 265 million children.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-10-21
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 41 year old Jeremiah Butler of the town of Maryland, following an investigation into a November 13th motor vehicle accident in the Town of Middlefield. Butler was charged with Felony DWI, operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 of higher, failure to keep right, speed not reasonable & prudent along with other charges, Butler was released on an appearance tickets for Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Saturday, at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna 1st or 2nd shots will be available for walk-ins only, Moderna boosters will be available from 10AM-11AM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov. Please bring a copy of your previous shot records to prove eligibility for the booster. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200
The Bainbridge Christmas Parade will held Saturday Afternoon at 5:00 pm, Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-20-21)
Payne said that photos with Santa Claus will be held after parade at Jerry's Inn, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will also have a Toys for Tots collection at the Bainbridge Firehouse, they will have another collection on Sunday during the Christmas Caroling at 5:00 pm behind Bob's Diner, and toys must be new & unwrapped.
North Country Comedy will bring 3 comedians to the Sidney American Legion Hall at 22 Union Street Saturday Night, Show MC Mikael Gregg told WCDO News about the comedians:
(Mikael Gregg 12-10-21)
The American Legion will have a Prime Rib dinner at 6:00 PM, prior to the show, tickets for the show are available at the Legion or at northcountrycomedy.com.
Community Cultural Center in Sidney presents the Tri-Town Theatre Production of "It's a Wonderful Life" the radio play, tonight & Saturday Night 8:00 pm & Sunday night at 7:00 PM, Tickets are $13 general admission, $16 reserved seating, and Tickets for Tri-Town Theatre can be found at tritown.booktix.com.
ALECIA O'NEILLAO FOX HOSPITAL TRI TOWN CAMPUSATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBAINBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER OF SIDNEYDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDELAWARE OPPORTUNITIESGOVERNOR HOCHULJEREMIAH BUTLERJIM LOUDONMARTIN W. KAPPEL THEATERMIKAEL GREGGNew YorkNORTH COUNTRY COMEDYNYONEONTA HISTORY CENTEROPERATION MERRY CHRISTMASOTSEGO COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENTRAY PUCCISidneySIDNEY AMERICAN LEGIONTOWN OF MARYLANDTOWN OF MIDDLEFIELDToys For TotsTRI TOWN THEATREWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-1-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-1-21
The Village of Sidney announced that the demolition of a fire damaged building will begin today. 14 East Main Street was damaged by fire a couple of years ago, the structure at the corner of East Main & Chestnut will be demolished, the project is expected to last between 3 & 5 days.
The Otsego County Health Department announced another COVID 19 death in their most recent report released Tuesday. The County had 48 new cases, 208 active cases, 8 are hospitalized, and the 7 day rolling average for positivity rate was 8.5%. Otsego County has had 878 COVID deaths since the pandemic started, 66 of them this year.
Former Broome District Attorney Steve Cornwell's case will be handled by a special prosecutor, instead of by current DA Michael Korchak. The 2 indictments accuse the former DA of public corruption and larceny during his 4-year term in office, Korchak spent 4 years as the chief assistant DA under Cornwell before taking office in January 2020 after a heated election between the 2 prosecutors.
The Former Fire House on East Main Street in Sidney will become "The Wakeman Coffee Company” soon, it will be a coffee shop & roastery, partners Sage McKinley & Jesse Wakeman told WCDO News how this business venture started, and what renovations have been done:
(Sage McKinley-Jesse Wakeman 12-1-21)
The Wakeman Coffee Company is expected to open in the next few weeks.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act today, following the Senator’s Senate Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on modernizing milk pricing and the Federal Milk Marketing Order system:
(Gillibrand 12-1-21)
Gillibrand said that the price increase for milk producers would have little affect on Milk prices in the upstate counties, as most people have their dairy supplied from farms close to their hometowns, plus farmers only receive pennies on the dollar for their role in milk priduction.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-1-21
The State Health Department reported that over 130,000 COVID tests were conducted Monday, with close to 6600 positives, the positivity rate is back over 5%. Patient Hospitalization are approaching 3000, ICU patients are back up to 567, the number on ventilators was at 303, there were 41 deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes from COVID on Monday.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic at Afton Central School for children 5 and older today in the old gym at Door 13, on Sands Street, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is available at apps2.health.ny.gov or go to co.chenango.ny.us/public-health and click on the COVID vaccine and scheduling button.
The 3rd Annual Staff Works Save a Life fundraising campaign for the Delaware Valley Humane Society begins today, where donations made to the shelter will be matched by Staffworks, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 12-1-21)
People can donate through the Delaware Valley Humane Society website at dvhsny.org, more information is available by calling the society during normal business hours at 563-7780.
The Salvation Army "Red Kettle" drive is on again in Sidney at the Great American. Volunteers will be set up near the front entrance of the store taking donations through the holidays.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at the Trackside Diner on Main Street, Chamber Members & directors are urged to attend.
The Village of Sidney announced that the demolition of a fire damaged building will begin today. 14 East Main Street was damaged by fire a couple of years ago, the structure at the corner of East Main & Chestnut will be demolished, the project is expected to last between 3 & 5 days.
The Otsego County Health Department announced another COVID 19 death in their most recent report released Tuesday. The County had 48 new cases, 208 active cases, 8 are hospitalized, and the 7 day rolling average for positivity rate was 8.5%. Otsego County has had 878 COVID deaths since the pandemic started, 66 of them this year.
Former Broome District Attorney Steve Cornwell's case will be handled by a special prosecutor, instead of by current DA Michael Korchak. The 2 indictments accuse the former DA of public corruption and larceny during his 4-year term in office, Korchak spent 4 years as the chief assistant DA under Cornwell before taking office in January 2020 after a heated election between the 2 prosecutors.
The Former Fire House on East Main Street in Sidney will become "The Wakeman Coffee Company” soon, it will be a coffee shop & roastery, partners Sage McKinley & Jesse Wakeman told WCDO News how this business venture started, and what renovations have been done:
(Sage McKinley-Jesse Wakeman 12-1-21)
The Wakeman Coffee Company is expected to open in the next few weeks.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act today, following the Senator’s Senate Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on modernizing milk pricing and the Federal Milk Marketing Order system:
(Gillibrand 12-1-21)
Gillibrand said that the price increase for milk producers would have little affect on Milk prices in the upstate counties, as most people have their dairy supplied from farms close to their hometowns, plus farmers only receive pennies on the dollar for their role in milk priduction.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-1-21
The State Health Department reported that over 130,000 COVID tests were conducted Monday, with close to 6600 positives, the positivity rate is back over 5%. Patient Hospitalization are approaching 3000, ICU patients are back up to 567, the number on ventilators was at 303, there were 41 deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes from COVID on Monday.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic at Afton Central School for children 5 and older today in the old gym at Door 13, on Sands Street, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is available at apps2.health.ny.gov or go to co.chenango.ny.us/public-health and click on the COVID vaccine and scheduling button.
The 3rd Annual Staff Works Save a Life fundraising campaign for the Delaware Valley Humane Society begins today, where donations made to the shelter will be matched by Staffworks, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 12-1-21)
People can donate through the Delaware Valley Humane Society website at dvhsny.org, more information is available by calling the society during normal business hours at 563-7780.
The Salvation Army "Red Kettle" drive is on again in Sidney at the Great American. Volunteers will be set up near the front entrance of the store taking donations through the holidays.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at the Trackside Diner on Main Street, Chamber Members & directors are urged to attend.
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTChenango county health departmentDelaware valley Humane SocietyERIN INSINGAJESSE WAKEMANMICHAEL KORCHAKNew YorkNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSAGE McKINLEYSALVATION ARMYSidneySidney Chamber of CommerceState Health DepartmentSTEVE CORNWELLTHE WAKEMAN COFFEE COMPANYU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
WCDO News — Friday 10-15-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual holiday season "Light Up A Life" ornament sale, which will culminate with a special event in December in Norwich, Spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-15-21)
More information about the ornaments can be found at hospicechenango.org, or by calling their offices at 334-3556.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $5 million in additional funding to provide Substance Use Disorder services to incarcerated individuals as part of a new bill mandating County Jails to drug treatment. The new legislation mandates the establishment of programs to provide medication assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals to provide them with the opportunity to treat their addiction & lessen the likelihood that they may suffer a drug-related overdose upon their reentry into society.
The Trial of Donald Reese ended in Chenango County Court, with the jury deciding that Reese was NOT guilty of 1st & 3rd degree rape. Reese was a former Chenango County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer who was accused of committing rape on September 11, 2019, or a woman he had been dating at the time. Otsego County Court Judge John Lambert presided over the case with Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl prosecuting. Reese resigned from his position after his arrest by Norwich City Police.
State Police & Broome County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a tractor trailer with scrap metal crashing & landing on its side Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 1:00 PM, on I-88 near and Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Some of the scrap metal wound up on an embankment near the Comfort Inn Hotel the unidentified driver was treated for back pain, no tickets have been issued.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today an uptick in COVID 19 cases in the County over the last week. The Broome County Health Department had 105 new cases in Thursday, the total number of active cases is up to 780, up by 140 in the last week, the 7 day rolling average positivity rate was back up to 6%, and hospitalizations doubled in the last week back up to 92, the percentage of Broome county residents fully vaccinated was 59%.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects, with grants, interest-free and low-cost financing. Drinking Water Projects will include the Village of Walton; Clean Water Projects will go to the City of Binghamton and Village of Johnson City.
With the opening of its new Main Entrance, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will implement a new visitor management system starting Monday; all visitors will be required to show a driver’s license or other government-issued identification upon entering the facility. Anyone without a validated ID will have their photo taken and information collected by hospital staff so that a visitor pass may be issued. More information is available by calling the Chenango Memorial Hospital Security Department at (607) 337-4323.
The Village of Unadilla will be holding a residential clean-up day this Saturday & Sunday; there will be roll offs for perishables and non-perishables, tires, and mattresses. No hazardous waste will be accepted. The dumpsters will be placed behind the Unadilla House at 188 Main Street; more information is available at 369-3421.
Candidates running for office in Norwich and Chenango County will meet with their prospective constituents at a public candidates' forum, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 17th at the Norwich American Legion Hall at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be hosting several flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming weeks. The Bassett Stamford Health Center is holding a patient flu shot clinic on today from 1 pm. – 3 pm. Appointments are required. Call 607-652-2537.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual holiday season "Light Up A Life" ornament sale, which will culminate with a special event in December in Norwich, Spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-15-21)
More information about the ornaments can be found at hospicechenango.org, or by calling their offices at 334-3556.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $5 million in additional funding to provide Substance Use Disorder services to incarcerated individuals as part of a new bill mandating County Jails to drug treatment. The new legislation mandates the establishment of programs to provide medication assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals to provide them with the opportunity to treat their addiction & lessen the likelihood that they may suffer a drug-related overdose upon their reentry into society.
The Trial of Donald Reese ended in Chenango County Court, with the jury deciding that Reese was NOT guilty of 1st & 3rd degree rape. Reese was a former Chenango County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer who was accused of committing rape on September 11, 2019, or a woman he had been dating at the time. Otsego County Court Judge John Lambert presided over the case with Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl prosecuting. Reese resigned from his position after his arrest by Norwich City Police.
State Police & Broome County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a tractor trailer with scrap metal crashing & landing on its side Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 1:00 PM, on I-88 near and Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Some of the scrap metal wound up on an embankment near the Comfort Inn Hotel the unidentified driver was treated for back pain, no tickets have been issued.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today an uptick in COVID 19 cases in the County over the last week. The Broome County Health Department had 105 new cases in Thursday, the total number of active cases is up to 780, up by 140 in the last week, the 7 day rolling average positivity rate was back up to 6%, and hospitalizations doubled in the last week back up to 92, the percentage of Broome county residents fully vaccinated was 59%.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects, with grants, interest-free and low-cost financing. Drinking Water Projects will include the Village of Walton; Clean Water Projects will go to the City of Binghamton and Village of Johnson City.
With the opening of its new Main Entrance, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will implement a new visitor management system starting Monday; all visitors will be required to show a driver’s license or other government-issued identification upon entering the facility. Anyone without a validated ID will have their photo taken and information collected by hospital staff so that a visitor pass may be issued. More information is available by calling the Chenango Memorial Hospital Security Department at (607) 337-4323.
The Village of Unadilla will be holding a residential clean-up day this Saturday & Sunday; there will be roll offs for perishables and non-perishables, tires, and mattresses. No hazardous waste will be accepted. The dumpsters will be placed behind the Unadilla House at 188 Main Street; more information is available at 369-3421.
Candidates running for office in Norwich and Chenango County will meet with their prospective constituents at a public candidates' forum, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 17th at the Norwich American Legion Hall at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be hosting several flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming weeks. The Bassett Stamford Health Center is holding a patient flu shot clinic on today from 1 pm. – 3 pm. Appointments are required. Call 607-652-2537.
WCDO News — Thursday 8-19-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-19-21
The State Labor Department Statewide Unemployment rate decreased 1/10th of 1% in July from 7.7% to 7.6%. Outside of New York City, the unemployment rate decreased from 5.5% to 5.4%. The State Economy added over 43,800 jobs in July, bringing the private sector Job Count to just under 7.5 million, it had dropped to 6.9 million following the shutdown from the pandemic, prior to that the job count was more than 8.2 million.
New York Lottery Announced the Launch of Additional Powerball Drawings on Monday Nights, starting August 23rd, with sales beginning on Sunday, August 22nd. The new drawing joins the lineup of Powerball drawings currently held Wednesday and Saturday evenings. More information is available at nylottery.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring banking institutions that maintain checking accounts to pay checks in the order they are received. If a bank receives a check for a greater amount of money than the balance in the account, it may decline to pay the check. However, the banking institution must honor any smaller checks that can be paid with the existing account balance. Previously, if a banking institution receives a check for a larger amount of money than the funds in the account, it will not only dishonor that check, but all subsequent checks, even if there are sufficient funds in the account to pay them.
Commerce Chenango announced that the effort to strengthen broadband across Chenango County will be getting a $1.9 million assist from the New York State Office of Community Renewal. The Chenango County Board of Supervisors accepted the Community Development Block Grant recently through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or "CARES" Act. Funds will be used to bolster wireless internet in the City of Norwich and the Town of New Berlin, plans call for the installation of wireless antennas atop already existing tall structures within the municipalities.
Sidney Police Department responded early this morning to the area of Great American for a report of a person causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers located 38 year old Bobbi Worden, who is alleged to have caused damage to a vehicle, she became combative when officers attempted to take her into custody. Worden was charged with Criminal mischief, Resisting arrest, Obstruction of governmental administration, she was released on an appearance ticket for Village of Sidney Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-19-21
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Joseph Henahan of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court yesterday, to 10 years in State Prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision, after being found guilty of 1st degree attempted rape , for trying to arrange a sexual encounter with an 8 year old through social media. The FBI & State Police assisted with the investigation.
The Chenango Blues Festival begins tonight in the East Park in Downtown Norwich with a free show starting at 7:00 PM tonight, with Friday Night's concert at the Chenango County Fair Grounds in Norwich, the Friday show is Free to all but unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask and social distance. Blues festival Spokesman Eric Larsen told WCDO News that they have a full line up of great acts & all safety protocols are in place:
(Eric Larsen 8-19-21)
Larsen said that the Main show will be at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, tickets will be only be available at chenangobluesfest.org/tickets.
Otsego County's annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be this Friday & Saturday, for County Residents to properly dispose of items free of charge. Accepted Items this year includes enamel paints, pesticides, Antifreeze, batteries & more. Items can be dropped off Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at the Unadilla Town barn & Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown, residents are asked to arrive by name, A through H will go from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, I through Q from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, and R through Z from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4225.
State Senator Fred Akshar will continue his district-wide Recovery and Reopening Tour at 4 locations in Greene today. Akshar will stop at the Ball Flats, The Silo Restaurant, The Greene Bowlodrome & Chenango Sales; to discuss how the state can better assist them recover from the crippling pandemic. Business owners who would like a visit from Senator Akshar are encouraged to sign up online at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov to add their business to the Tour. Senator Akshar's staff will then contact them to schedule a visit.
The Sherburne EMS Squad received a gift from Chobani, a $150,000 ambulance. The new Ambulance was unveiled Tuesday at the Chobani plant, Sherburne Mayor Bill Acee told WCDO News recently that the old ambulance had numerous problems that would cost about $10,000 to repair, and fundraising efforts were underway to get a new ambulance, which will cover the Village of Sherburne and the Fire Departments that protects 3 adjacent townships.
The State Labor Department Statewide Unemployment rate decreased 1/10th of 1% in July from 7.7% to 7.6%. Outside of New York City, the unemployment rate decreased from 5.5% to 5.4%. The State Economy added over 43,800 jobs in July, bringing the private sector Job Count to just under 7.5 million, it had dropped to 6.9 million following the shutdown from the pandemic, prior to that the job count was more than 8.2 million.
New York Lottery Announced the Launch of Additional Powerball Drawings on Monday Nights, starting August 23rd, with sales beginning on Sunday, August 22nd. The new drawing joins the lineup of Powerball drawings currently held Wednesday and Saturday evenings. More information is available at nylottery.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring banking institutions that maintain checking accounts to pay checks in the order they are received. If a bank receives a check for a greater amount of money than the balance in the account, it may decline to pay the check. However, the banking institution must honor any smaller checks that can be paid with the existing account balance. Previously, if a banking institution receives a check for a larger amount of money than the funds in the account, it will not only dishonor that check, but all subsequent checks, even if there are sufficient funds in the account to pay them.
Commerce Chenango announced that the effort to strengthen broadband across Chenango County will be getting a $1.9 million assist from the New York State Office of Community Renewal. The Chenango County Board of Supervisors accepted the Community Development Block Grant recently through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or "CARES" Act. Funds will be used to bolster wireless internet in the City of Norwich and the Town of New Berlin, plans call for the installation of wireless antennas atop already existing tall structures within the municipalities.
Sidney Police Department responded early this morning to the area of Great American for a report of a person causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers located 38 year old Bobbi Worden, who is alleged to have caused damage to a vehicle, she became combative when officers attempted to take her into custody. Worden was charged with Criminal mischief, Resisting arrest, Obstruction of governmental administration, she was released on an appearance ticket for Village of Sidney Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-19-21
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Joseph Henahan of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court yesterday, to 10 years in State Prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision, after being found guilty of 1st degree attempted rape , for trying to arrange a sexual encounter with an 8 year old through social media. The FBI & State Police assisted with the investigation.
The Chenango Blues Festival begins tonight in the East Park in Downtown Norwich with a free show starting at 7:00 PM tonight, with Friday Night's concert at the Chenango County Fair Grounds in Norwich, the Friday show is Free to all but unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask and social distance. Blues festival Spokesman Eric Larsen told WCDO News that they have a full line up of great acts & all safety protocols are in place:
(Eric Larsen 8-19-21)
Larsen said that the Main show will be at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, tickets will be only be available at chenangobluesfest.org/tickets.
Otsego County's annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be this Friday & Saturday, for County Residents to properly dispose of items free of charge. Accepted Items this year includes enamel paints, pesticides, Antifreeze, batteries & more. Items can be dropped off Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at the Unadilla Town barn & Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown, residents are asked to arrive by name, A through H will go from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, I through Q from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, and R through Z from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4225.
State Senator Fred Akshar will continue his district-wide Recovery and Reopening Tour at 4 locations in Greene today. Akshar will stop at the Ball Flats, The Silo Restaurant, The Greene Bowlodrome & Chenango Sales; to discuss how the state can better assist them recover from the crippling pandemic. Business owners who would like a visit from Senator Akshar are encouraged to sign up online at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov to add their business to the Tour. Senator Akshar's staff will then contact them to schedule a visit.
The Sherburne EMS Squad received a gift from Chobani, a $150,000 ambulance. The new Ambulance was unveiled Tuesday at the Chobani plant, Sherburne Mayor Bill Acee told WCDO News recently that the old ambulance had numerous problems that would cost about $10,000 to repair, and fundraising efforts were underway to get a new ambulance, which will cover the Village of Sherburne and the Fire Departments that protects 3 adjacent townships.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-13-21
P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESCatholic CharitiesCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTDownsvilleFOXCARE CENTERGLOVERSVILLEJASON KRISSELMICHAEL COLAONBT BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIESNew YorkNorwichNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTSHAWN ZIMMERMANSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLISTATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTTOWN OF BUTTERNUTSTOWN OF UNIONU.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABORUHS Chenango Memorial HospitalUNITED HEALTHCAREWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-11-21
PM NEWS THURSDAY 8/5/21
AN ENDICOTT MAN WAS ARRESTED FOLLOWING A BANK ROBBERY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH ON ROBINSON STREET IN BINGHAMTON. 24 YEAR OLD NYQUAN WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM. WILLIAMS WAS SPOTTED RIDING A BICYCLE AND AFTER A BRIEF STRUGGLE, HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. OFFICERS RECOVERED 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND A LOADED HANDGUN. POLICE THEN EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT WILLIAM'S RESIDENCE AND FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO A JULY 2ND BANK ROBBERY AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH IN JOHNSON CITY. JOHNSON CITY POLICE HAVE CHARGED HIM WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THAT JULY BANK ROBBERY. IN TOTAL, WILLIAMS IS FACING FIVE CHARGES. POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING BOTH BANK ROBBERIES.
A BILL TO REPLACE THE WORD "INMATE" WITH "INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL" WAS JUST SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO. THE BILL PASSED THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN JUNE. THE LAWMAKERS WHO WROTE THE BILL CLAIM THAT THE WORD "INMATE" PERMANENTLY DEMONIZED AND STIGMATIZED AN INDIVIDUAL. THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIDNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST 2021 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS YEAR. A CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED. PARENTS SHOULD CALL TAMMY OSBORNE AT 561-7728 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.
A FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS AND ORDERED TO PAY A$1,000 FINE WEDNESDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DUMPING MAIL INSTEAD OF DELIVERING IT. 25 YEAR OLD TANNER BROWN FROM COBLESKILL. BROWN ADMITTED TO INTENTIONALLY DUMPING OVER 5800 PIECES OF MAIL IN A FIELD AND WOODED AREA IN SHARON SPRINGS WHILE WORKING AS A POSTAL CARRIER IN 2019. HE WAS ALSO ORDERED TO SERVE 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM IN DELAWARE COUNTY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE IN DELHI NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT DEL CO NY DOT US. THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 18TH.
WORK CONTINUES TODAY ON THE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT NEAR THE ONEONTA CITY HALL PARKING LOT. SOUTH MAIN STREET IS CLOSED AND MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THRU TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE ONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT 432-2100.
.M. NEWS 8-5-21
The mobile screening coach will be at the Morris Fairgrounds during the Otsego County Fair Today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with free mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
A DELHI WOMAN IS FACING A NUMBER OF CHARGES STEMMING FROM A SERIES OF INCIDENTS TUESDAY MORNING . 50 YEAR OLD ROBIN REESE IS ACCUSED OF CALLING 911 TO REPORT AN INDIVIDUAL BANGING ON AN APARTMENT DOOR AND ACTIVATING A FIRE ALARM AT PHOEBE LANE APARTMENTS IN DELHI. SHE THEN LEFT THAT LOCATION IN A VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY SUNY DELHI POLICE. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR INVESTIGATION, SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DETERMINED THAT REESE'S DRIVERS LICENSE WAS REVOKED IN 2018 AS A RESULT OF A DWI CONVICTION. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FELONY FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT, AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, IMPROPER LICENSE PLATES AND FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, AMONG OTHER CHARGES. REESE WAS RELEASED ON AN APPEARANCE TICKET FOR TOWN OF DELHI COURT.
IN LIGHT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO, A DOWNSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN IS URGING ASSEMBLY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN HIM ON 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION. ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE BACK TO THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. AND HIS SECOND PIECE OF LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATION AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES.
IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS, THERE WERE 121,000 COVID TESTS ADMINISTERED TUESDAY WITH 3100 POSITIVE RESULTS. 902 PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED STATEWIDE AND 7 PEOPLE DIED FROM COVID . NEARLY 43,000 VACCINE DOSES WERE ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE TUESDAY.
Chenango Sheriff's office arrested a Village of Sherburne man for Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The Detectives Division arrested Jason L. Fowlston, age 44 of the Village of Sherburne for multiple counts of Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The arrest stemmed from acomplaint received involving an alleged forcible rape of a person under the age of 17 multiple times, over the course of several months. Fowlston is currently at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office awaiting arraignment.
The City of Oneonta will continue work on the catch basin replacement near the exit of the City Hall parking lot on South Main St through Friday, August 6th. Work will begin around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30pm. South Main St will be closed to local traffic only. Please use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us (mailto:dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us).
AN ENDICOTT MAN WAS ARRESTED FOLLOWING A BANK ROBBERY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH ON ROBINSON STREET IN BINGHAMTON. 24 YEAR OLD NYQUAN WILLIAMS WAS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM. WILLIAMS WAS SPOTTED RIDING A BICYCLE AND AFTER A BRIEF STRUGGLE, HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. OFFICERS RECOVERED 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND A LOADED HANDGUN. POLICE THEN EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT WILLIAM'S RESIDENCE AND FOUND SEVERAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO A JULY 2ND BANK ROBBERY AT THE NBT BANK BRANCH IN JOHNSON CITY. JOHNSON CITY POLICE HAVE CHARGED HIM WITH ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THAT JULY BANK ROBBERY. IN TOTAL, WILLIAMS IS FACING FIVE CHARGES. POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING BOTH BANK ROBBERIES.
A BILL TO REPLACE THE WORD "INMATE" WITH "INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL" WAS JUST SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO. THE BILL PASSED THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN JUNE. THE LAWMAKERS WHO WROTE THE BILL CLAIM THAT THE WORD "INMATE" PERMANENTLY DEMONIZED AND STIGMATIZED AN INDIVIDUAL. THE NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIDNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILDREN. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST 2021 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS YEAR. A CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED. PARENTS SHOULD CALL TAMMY OSBORNE AT 561-7728 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.
A FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE WAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS AND ORDERED TO PAY A$1,000 FINE WEDNESDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DUMPING MAIL INSTEAD OF DELIVERING IT. 25 YEAR OLD TANNER BROWN FROM COBLESKILL. BROWN ADMITTED TO INTENTIONALLY DUMPING OVER 5800 PIECES OF MAIL IN A FIELD AND WOODED AREA IN SHARON SPRINGS WHILE WORKING AS A POSTAL CARRIER IN 2019. HE WAS ALSO ORDERED TO SERVE 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM IN DELAWARE COUNTY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICE IN DELHI NO LATER THAN 4:30PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT DEL CO NY DOT US. THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY TEST WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 18TH.
WORK CONTINUES TODAY ON THE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT NEAR THE ONEONTA CITY HALL PARKING LOT. SOUTH MAIN STREET IS CLOSED AND MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THRU TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE ONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT 432-2100.
.M. NEWS 8-5-21
The mobile screening coach will be at the Morris Fairgrounds during the Otsego County Fair Today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with free mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. Appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.
A DELHI WOMAN IS FACING A NUMBER OF CHARGES STEMMING FROM A SERIES OF INCIDENTS TUESDAY MORNING . 50 YEAR OLD ROBIN REESE IS ACCUSED OF CALLING 911 TO REPORT AN INDIVIDUAL BANGING ON AN APARTMENT DOOR AND ACTIVATING A FIRE ALARM AT PHOEBE LANE APARTMENTS IN DELHI. SHE THEN LEFT THAT LOCATION IN A VEHICLE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY SUNY DELHI POLICE. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR INVESTIGATION, SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DETERMINED THAT REESE'S DRIVERS LICENSE WAS REVOKED IN 2018 AS A RESULT OF A DWI CONVICTION. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH FELONY FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT, AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, IMPROPER LICENSE PLATES AND FAILURE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, AMONG OTHER CHARGES. REESE WAS RELEASED ON AN APPEARANCE TICKET FOR TOWN OF DELHI COURT.
IN LIGHT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO, A DOWNSTATE ASSEMBLYMAN IS URGING ASSEMBLY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN HIM ON 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION. ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY WANTS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE BACK TO THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE. AND HIS SECOND PIECE OF LEGISLATION WOULD ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATION AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES.
IN NEW YORK STATE COVID NEWS, THERE WERE 121,000 COVID TESTS ADMINISTERED TUESDAY WITH 3100 POSITIVE RESULTS. 902 PATIENTS ARE HOSPITALIZED STATEWIDE AND 7 PEOPLE DIED FROM COVID . NEARLY 43,000 VACCINE DOSES WERE ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE TUESDAY.
Chenango Sheriff's office arrested a Village of Sherburne man for Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The Detectives Division arrested Jason L. Fowlston, age 44 of the Village of Sherburne for multiple counts of Rape in the First Degree and Rape in the Third Degree. The arrest stemmed from acomplaint received involving an alleged forcible rape of a person under the age of 17 multiple times, over the course of several months. Fowlston is currently at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office awaiting arraignment.
The City of Oneonta will continue work on the catch basin replacement near the exit of the City Hall parking lot on South Main St through Friday, August 6th. Work will begin around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30pm. South Main St will be closed to local traffic only. Please use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Service at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us (mailto:dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us).
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-3-21
P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-3-21
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:
(Letitia James 8-3-21)
Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report:
(Cuomo 1)
Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:
(Cuomo 2)
Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office's investigation is considered to be over. State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo's resignation.
The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)
More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.
The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair. The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser. For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.
WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday. Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a "Hero Walk" in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21
The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:
(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)
Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00. The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.
Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:
(Letitia James 8-3-21)
Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report:
(Cuomo 1)
Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:
(Cuomo 2)
Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office's investigation is considered to be over. State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo's resignation.
The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)
More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.
The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair. The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser. For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.
WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday. Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a "Hero Walk" in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21
The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:
(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)
Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00. The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.
Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
ANN CLARKCatholic CharitiesCATSKILLSYMPHONY ORCHESTRADelaware County Public HealthED LADDFoothills Performing Arts CenterGovernor CuomoHUDSON FALLSJohnson CityJOON KIMLISA JONESMorrisNew BerlinOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTPENNY McKNIGHTSIDNEY CIVIC CENTERSIDNEY FIRE STATIONSTATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESUNADILLA VALLEY MOTOCROSSWCDOWilson Hospital
WCDO News — Friday 7-16-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
BILLIE HARRISBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFECOOPER HINECooperstownDelaware County Public HealthDEPOSIT LUMBERJACK FESTIVALEAST MAIN PARKGovernor CuomoGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORTGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRSHOWGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYMcDonoughNew BerlinNew YorkNorwichNORWICH AMERICAN LEGIONNYNY State of HealthROBERT COLEMANRON PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSOUTH NEW BERLIN FIRE STATIONSTACIE HAYNESSUSQUEHANNA SPCATHE THUNDERBIRDSUNADILLA VALLEY
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-13-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21
Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that their Secretary’s office and fair store was broken into and vandalized, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 7-13-21)
Craig said that the Fair Board of Directors is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The Walton Police Department is investigating and anyone with information can call them at 865-5400 or send us a Facebook message or email to delcofair@gmail.com.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Tribute and Reunion Fundraising Event will be taking place this Saturday at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus on County Road 31 in Norwich from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm. Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle explains:
(Bruce Beadle 7-13-21)
Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor's Country House, Rita's Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist's Palette, tickets will also be available at the gate for $20. Beadle said that Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded With the Late Harry Chapin in the 70's, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
Attorney Danielle Fogel of Onondaga County announced that she is running for Supreme Court Judge in New York's 5th Judicial District as the Republican candidate. Fogel's announcement follows former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi's announcement that he will run for the seat.
Vestal Police arrested 31 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton for Attempted Murder, following a stabbing on Garden Lane Sunday. Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds & other injuries; she was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, the investigation is continuing, Wilmarth faces court action shortly.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill today that would overturn an outdated law that was rarely enforced. The bill will allow New Yorkers to get a haircut at a barbershop or salon on Sundays.
Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced his intentions today to run for the 52nd District State Senate seat in 2022. The State Senate Seat will be available next year after current State Senator Fred Akshar's announced that he would run for Broome County Sheriff, instead of for re-election to the State Senate.
Chenango County Public Health announced that a 2nd dose Pfizer clinic will be held today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich. The Clinic will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 337-1660.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21
State Police are investigating multiple burglaries at seasonal residences in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. 23 year old Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland and 27 year old John Clark of Morris have been charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for burglaries in Otsego and Delaware counties. Youngs was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond. Clark was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.
State Police arrested 33 year old Johnny Rivera of South Glens Falls for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, following an accident on Delaware County Road 4 in the Town of Sidney. A trooper found an unoccupied Rent-A-Center Van that crashed into the guide rail, which had been reported stolen from Glens Falls, Rivera was walking away from the scene, he was taken to Tri-Town Hospital for the treatment of injuries then he was arraigned in Sidney Town Court & was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on July 22nd.
Sidney Police Department arrested 66 year old Paul Ferron of Sidney for Aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree, Aggravated DWI with a BAC .18 or greater, Driving while intoxicated, and several tickets for traffic infractions following a recent traffic stop. Ferron was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a reported violation of a temporary order of protection in East Branch, 51 year-old Thomas Newman of Hancock is accused making written contact with the protected party & for allegedly swerving his vehicle towards the protected party, who was walking along State Highway 30. Newman was charged with 2 counts of criminal contempt & 1 count of harassment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.
Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that their Secretary’s office and fair store was broken into and vandalized, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 7-13-21)
Craig said that the Fair Board of Directors is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The Walton Police Department is investigating and anyone with information can call them at 865-5400 or send us a Facebook message or email to delcofair@gmail.com.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Tribute and Reunion Fundraising Event will be taking place this Saturday at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus on County Road 31 in Norwich from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm. Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle explains:
(Bruce Beadle 7-13-21)
Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor's Country House, Rita's Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist's Palette, tickets will also be available at the gate for $20. Beadle said that Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded With the Late Harry Chapin in the 70's, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
Attorney Danielle Fogel of Onondaga County announced that she is running for Supreme Court Judge in New York's 5th Judicial District as the Republican candidate. Fogel's announcement follows former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi's announcement that he will run for the seat.
Vestal Police arrested 31 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton for Attempted Murder, following a stabbing on Garden Lane Sunday. Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds & other injuries; she was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, the investigation is continuing, Wilmarth faces court action shortly.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill today that would overturn an outdated law that was rarely enforced. The bill will allow New Yorkers to get a haircut at a barbershop or salon on Sundays.
Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced his intentions today to run for the 52nd District State Senate seat in 2022. The State Senate Seat will be available next year after current State Senator Fred Akshar's announced that he would run for Broome County Sheriff, instead of for re-election to the State Senate.
Chenango County Public Health announced that a 2nd dose Pfizer clinic will be held today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich. The Clinic will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 337-1660.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21
State Police are investigating multiple burglaries at seasonal residences in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. 23 year old Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland and 27 year old John Clark of Morris have been charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for burglaries in Otsego and Delaware counties. Youngs was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond. Clark was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.
State Police arrested 33 year old Johnny Rivera of South Glens Falls for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, following an accident on Delaware County Road 4 in the Town of Sidney. A trooper found an unoccupied Rent-A-Center Van that crashed into the guide rail, which had been reported stolen from Glens Falls, Rivera was walking away from the scene, he was taken to Tri-Town Hospital for the treatment of injuries then he was arraigned in Sidney Town Court & was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on July 22nd.
Sidney Police Department arrested 66 year old Paul Ferron of Sidney for Aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree, Aggravated DWI with a BAC .18 or greater, Driving while intoxicated, and several tickets for traffic infractions following a recent traffic stop. Ferron was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a reported violation of a temporary order of protection in East Branch, 51 year-old Thomas Newman of Hancock is accused making written contact with the protected party & for allegedly swerving his vehicle towards the protected party, who was walking along State Highway 30. Newman was charged with 2 counts of criminal contempt & 1 count of harassment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.
ANTHONY BRINDISIBRUCE BEADLECHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCHRISTOPHER YOUNGSDANIELLE FOGELDELAWARE COUNTY FAIREAST BRANCHGLEN FALLSGovernor CuomoHANCOCK HOUSEHIDDEN SPRINGS BREWHAUSJASON CRAIGJOHN CLARKJOHNNY RIVERAMorrisNew YorkNorwichNYPAUL FERRONRAON PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRICH DAVIDSIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENTSOUTH GLENS FALLSSTATE SENATOR FRED AKSHARTHOMAS NEWMANTOWN OF MARYLANDTOWN OF SIDNEYVESTALZeke Wilmarth
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