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WCDO News — Friday 9-26-14
Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, ARRESTED 51 YEAR OLD James McGinn of Walton on a Sealed Grand Jury Indictment Warrant, for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. McGinn is accused of selling heroin in the Village of Walton, following a year and a half long investigation. McGinn was arraigned in Delaware County Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond.
The 4th annual "It's A Boobie & Butt Thing" Cancer Awareness Golf Invitational will be held on tomorrow at the Afton Golf Club. Invitational Co-Director Lori Kemmerer Explains:
(Lori Kemmerer 9-26-14)
Money raised will help local cancer patients with such things as travel expenses to & from treatment centers, or for insurance co-payments.
The Coventry Town Museum Association will hold their 10th Annual Civil War Commemorative event at Coventryville Congregational Church Sunday. The event honors John Shaver, ancestor of numerous descendants living throughout the Southern Tier, Museum President Janine Hakim explains:
(Janine Hakim 9-26-14)
The event takes place at 115 County Road #27, just off State Highway 206 in Coventry; it is made possible in part through funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego county 2014 campaign is under way. This year's goal is to raise $325,000. The campaign runs through December 31st. Money raised is used to assist local agencies and programs. For more information, or to donate, go to unitedway.org.
Attorneys defending the poor across New York averaged 680 cases last year, nearly double the recommended limit, even though their ranks and funding rose from the year before. They were assigned 386,823 new cases last year in the 57 counties outside New York City. Those included 70,000 felonies, 90,000 family court cases and nearly 221,000 misdemeanors. Overall funding for legal services rose to $175 million last year, an increase of about $9 million.
Residents of New York's Finger Lakes and Southern Tier weighed in on 3 competing casinos proposed for the area. The three applicants are Tioga Downs in Nichols, Traditions in Johnson City and Lago in Seneca County. The board is expected to announce up to four winning bids for casino licenses spread among the three regions later this fall.
AN ONEONTA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD UNTIL 6:00 PM TONIGHT AT THE WEST ONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENT. DONORS ARE NEEDED TO GIVE BLOOD. CALL THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AT 1-800-RED CROSS
A state Supreme Court judge rejected a teachers union's attempt to invalidate New York's property-tax cap, dismissing claims it doesn't comply with the state and federal constitutions. Supreme Court Justice Patrick McGrath ruled the cap is constitutional, and in compliance with state law, allowing the cap to stand pending an expected appeal. The State United Teachers last year filed a lawsuit challenging the tax cap, which limits schools and local governments to annual property-tax increases of 2 percent or the rate of inflation. The union argued the cap unlawfully limits local control over education spending.
The 4th annual "It's A Boobie & Butt Thing" Cancer Awareness Golf Invitational will be held on tomorrow at the Afton Golf Club. Invitational Co-Director Lori Kemmerer Explains:
(Lori Kemmerer 9-26-14)
Money raised will help local cancer patients with such things as travel expenses to & from treatment centers, or for insurance co-payments.
The Coventry Town Museum Association will hold their 10th Annual Civil War Commemorative event at Coventryville Congregational Church Sunday. The event honors John Shaver, ancestor of numerous descendants living throughout the Southern Tier, Museum President Janine Hakim explains:
(Janine Hakim 9-26-14)
The event takes place at 115 County Road #27, just off State Highway 206 in Coventry; it is made possible in part through funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego county 2014 campaign is under way. This year's goal is to raise $325,000. The campaign runs through December 31st. Money raised is used to assist local agencies and programs. For more information, or to donate, go to unitedway.org.
Attorneys defending the poor across New York averaged 680 cases last year, nearly double the recommended limit, even though their ranks and funding rose from the year before. They were assigned 386,823 new cases last year in the 57 counties outside New York City. Those included 70,000 felonies, 90,000 family court cases and nearly 221,000 misdemeanors. Overall funding for legal services rose to $175 million last year, an increase of about $9 million.
Residents of New York's Finger Lakes and Southern Tier weighed in on 3 competing casinos proposed for the area. The three applicants are Tioga Downs in Nichols, Traditions in Johnson City and Lago in Seneca County. The board is expected to announce up to four winning bids for casino licenses spread among the three regions later this fall.
AN ONEONTA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD UNTIL 6:00 PM TONIGHT AT THE WEST ONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENT. DONORS ARE NEEDED TO GIVE BLOOD. CALL THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AT 1-800-RED CROSS
A state Supreme Court judge rejected a teachers union's attempt to invalidate New York's property-tax cap, dismissing claims it doesn't comply with the state and federal constitutions. Supreme Court Justice Patrick McGrath ruled the cap is constitutional, and in compliance with state law, allowing the cap to stand pending an expected appeal. The State United Teachers last year filed a lawsuit challenging the tax cap, which limits schools and local governments to annual property-tax increases of 2 percent or the rate of inflation. The union argued the cap unlawfully limits local control over education spending.
AFTON GOLF CLUBChenango County Council of the ArtsCOVENTRY TOWN MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONJAMES McGINNJANINE HAKIMJOHN SHAVERJohnson CityJUDGE PATRICK McGRATHLAGOLORI KEMMERERNew YorkNICHOLSNYOneontaSENECA COUTYTIOGA DOWNSTRADITIONSUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE/OTSEGO COUNTIESWaltonWCDOWEST ONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENT
WCDO News — Thursday 8-7-14
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $14 million in funding is available to promote and support stem cell research in New York State. Stem cell research opportunities will be made available to middle- and high-school biology teachers to spend 6 to 8 weeks conducting research in a stem cell laboratory and will carry their experiences back to students in lesson plans or hands-on activities to foster interest. The application is available at health.ny.gov, and is due on August 21st.
New York Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone announced today that the application deadline is approaching for hundreds of internship opportunities available within New York State government, and encouraged college students to submit applications for the Fall semester as soon as possible. The website nysinternships.com allows students to view and apply for internship opportunities across an array of State agencies both downstate and upstate. The application deadline is September 8th.
The State DEC has proposed changes to update and consolidate Petroleum Bulk Storage & Chemical Bulk Storage regulations. DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said that The proposed changes would clarify existing requirements & make it easier for those who store bulk amounts of petroleum or hazardous substances/chemicals in tank systems to comply. The public is invited to submit written comments about the proposed regulations through Tuesday, November 4th at dec.nys-public-comments.com.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their 28th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, August 7th. The event will be held at the Oneonta Country Club; with 11:30am Lunch and registration & a 1:00pm shot gun start. More information is available at 432-4500.
New York Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone announced today that the application deadline is approaching for hundreds of internship opportunities available within New York State government, and encouraged college students to submit applications for the Fall semester as soon as possible. The website nysinternships.com allows students to view and apply for internship opportunities across an array of State agencies both downstate and upstate. The application deadline is September 8th.
The State DEC has proposed changes to update and consolidate Petroleum Bulk Storage & Chemical Bulk Storage regulations. DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said that The proposed changes would clarify existing requirements & make it easier for those who store bulk amounts of petroleum or hazardous substances/chemicals in tank systems to comply. The public is invited to submit written comments about the proposed regulations through Tuesday, November 4th at dec.nys-public-comments.com.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their 28th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, August 7th. The event will be held at the Oneonta Country Club; with 11:30am Lunch and registration & a 1:00pm shot gun start. More information is available at 432-4500.
WCDO News — Friday 6-20-14
Governor Cuomo announced 8 job fairs taking place in 6 regions across the state this week. The 2014 Greater Binghamton Career Fair will take place today from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the SUNY Broome Ice Center located at 970 Front Street. The event will feature up to 50 businesses representing over 500 job openings. Additional information can be found at labor.state.ny.us or 772-8860.
State Troopers arrested 44 year old Ethan Button of Windsor for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .25%. The arrest occurred after a Trooper responded to a report of a 1-car accident on Honey Hollow Road in Windsor, where the investigation determined that Button was intoxicated when he drove his car into a ditch. He was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on July 1st.
Today is the last day to sign up by mail for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3-basketball tournament in Norwich on July 12th. Those who would like to register online can do so until June 23rd. More information is available at Macker.com, and then scroll down to the Norwich New York Link.
Governor Cuomo announced that another $36 million in resurfacing projects would begin this year on nearly 500 lane miles of State highways, in order to repair widespread damage from the harsh winter weather. Construction in the Southern Tier, includes Route 41 in Chenango County, plus pavement patching in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, & surrounding counties.
The Commerce Chenango Summer Golf Event, sponsored by Mang Insurance will be held today at the Afton Golf Club, 175 Afton Lake Rd., AftonTime: Registration is 10:00 AM with the Shotgun start at 11:00.
State Troopers arrested 44 year old Ethan Button of Windsor for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .25%. The arrest occurred after a Trooper responded to a report of a 1-car accident on Honey Hollow Road in Windsor, where the investigation determined that Button was intoxicated when he drove his car into a ditch. He was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on July 1st.
Today is the last day to sign up by mail for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3-basketball tournament in Norwich on July 12th. Those who would like to register online can do so until June 23rd. More information is available at Macker.com, and then scroll down to the Norwich New York Link.
Governor Cuomo announced that another $36 million in resurfacing projects would begin this year on nearly 500 lane miles of State highways, in order to repair widespread damage from the harsh winter weather. Construction in the Southern Tier, includes Route 41 in Chenango County, plus pavement patching in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, & surrounding counties.
The Commerce Chenango Summer Golf Event, sponsored by Mang Insurance will be held today at the Afton Golf Club, 175 Afton Lake Rd., AftonTime: Registration is 10:00 AM with the Shotgun start at 11:00.
WCDO News — Thursday 5-29-14
The State Senate Task Force on the rise of the use of heroin across the state has issued a package of 25 bills for the legislature to consider. State Senator Jim Seward was on the task force, he submitted a bill to tighten up laws regarding insurance and those trying to break their addiction:
(Seward 5-29-14)
The legislature has only a few weeks left before the end of their 2014 session.
Convicted murderer David Dart of Portlandville had his application for parole release rejected for the 2nd time. Dart has served more than 24½ years in prison for the September 1989 murder of 18 year old Gillian Gibbons, who was found fatally stabbed by her sister, in her car parked ion the lower level of the Oneonta Municipal Parking Garage. A campaign to keep Dart from being released was launched on Facebook by Gibbon’s relatives.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved establishing a 2% occupancy tax at their recent meeting in Delhi. 58 of the 62 counties in the state have a similar tax. The tax is expected to bring in an additional $197,000 in revenue. The plan now goes to Albany for approval by the state Legislature. The board also authorized the purchase of a 12-passenger van for the Veterans Service
State senators are pushing considering a new bicycle safety bill, which would add a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the required driver's education manual and exam. The new material will cover safely passing a cyclist on the road, special considerations while driving in urban areas, the definition and designation of bike lanes and navigating an intersection with pedestrians and bicycle riders. The surge in cycling popularity has resulted in more than 200,000 riders sharing state roadways.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their 28th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, August 7th. The event will be held at the Oneonta Country Club; with 11:30am Lunch and registration & a 1:00pm shot gun start. More information is available at 432-4500.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York and 7 other states have agreed on a plan to dramatically increase the number of clean vehicles being driven by consumers. Under the Multi-State Zero-Emission Vehicles Action Plan, the states set a goal to have 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on U.S. roads by 2025. The Multi-State ZEV Action Plan can be accessed at nescaum.org (http://www.nescaum.org/topics/zero-emission-vehicles).
(Seward 5-29-14)
The legislature has only a few weeks left before the end of their 2014 session.
Convicted murderer David Dart of Portlandville had his application for parole release rejected for the 2nd time. Dart has served more than 24½ years in prison for the September 1989 murder of 18 year old Gillian Gibbons, who was found fatally stabbed by her sister, in her car parked ion the lower level of the Oneonta Municipal Parking Garage. A campaign to keep Dart from being released was launched on Facebook by Gibbon’s relatives.
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved establishing a 2% occupancy tax at their recent meeting in Delhi. 58 of the 62 counties in the state have a similar tax. The tax is expected to bring in an additional $197,000 in revenue. The plan now goes to Albany for approval by the state Legislature. The board also authorized the purchase of a 12-passenger van for the Veterans Service
State senators are pushing considering a new bicycle safety bill, which would add a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the required driver's education manual and exam. The new material will cover safely passing a cyclist on the road, special considerations while driving in urban areas, the definition and designation of bike lanes and navigating an intersection with pedestrians and bicycle riders. The surge in cycling popularity has resulted in more than 200,000 riders sharing state roadways.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their 28th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, August 7th. The event will be held at the Oneonta Country Club; with 11:30am Lunch and registration & a 1:00pm shot gun start. More information is available at 432-4500.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York and 7 other states have agreed on a plan to dramatically increase the number of clean vehicles being driven by consumers. Under the Multi-State Zero-Emission Vehicles Action Plan, the states set a goal to have 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on U.S. roads by 2025. The Multi-State ZEV Action Plan can be accessed at nescaum.org (http://www.nescaum.org/topics/zero-emission-vehicles).