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WCDO News — Friday 10-26-18
28-year-old Devan Ellsworth of Norwich has been indicted for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, for allegedly causing the death of his 20-month-old daughter in August in Norwich. Ellsworth was originally charged with assault following the August 27th incident, where first responders were called to Ellsworth’s home on Henry Street following the report of an unresponsive child, who died the following day in a Syracuse hospital. Ellsworth remains held in the Chenango county jail pending court action.
The annual fundraiser for the Foothills Performing Arts Center will be this Sunday, featuring a dinner, and /or the performance by Craig Karges. Foothills Director Bill Youngs comments:
(Bill Youngs 10-26-18)
Tickets & more information are available at 431-2080 or at foothillspac.org.
The Delaware County Board of Elections Office will be open extra hours in the days leading up to the General Elections on November 6th. Added Hours will be tomorrow, October 27th & Saturday November 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Thursday November 1st until 7 p.m. for absentee voting. More information is available at 832-5321 or stop at the office at 3 Gallant Avenue, in Delhi, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, voters can view sample ballots at the Board of Elections website: www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/elec.htm
The Jericho Arts Council announced that acclaimed Bluegrass act “The Corey Zink Band” will perform at the Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Council Treasurer Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 10-26-18)
Tickets are available at the box office; reservations can be arranged by calling 288-3882
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Commitment to Community” Dinner Saturday night. The event will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting @ 6:00 pm. This year's guest speakers will include State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch.
The 20th Annual Norwich Pumpkin Festival will be held in Downtown Norwich Saturday night, with festivities beginning at 5:30 PM. Rylee Lum is scheduled to perform.
The 2nd annual “Scare Fest” will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Otsego County Fair Grounds in Morris. Events planned are Hayrides, pumpkin carving contest, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and trick-or-treating on the fairgrounds from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. There will also be Food vendors, craft vendors & a face painting. more information is available at the Otsego County Fair Facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble will perform tonight at 7:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alecia O’Neill 10-26-18)
Tickets are available at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-2787.
The City of Norwich Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Police will be accepting unwanted or expired prescription medications at the rear of the Police Department headquarters at 18 East Main Street, syringes or non-prescription medications will not be accepted.
Author Gray Basnight of Bethel New York has published his 3rd book, “Flight Of The Fox” a mystery thriller that takes place in Upstate New York, & is tied in to the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Arts festival in Bethel in 1969. Basnight told WCDO about his novel:
(Gray Basnight 10-22-18)
Basnight will appear at the Huntington Memorial Library on Chestnut Street in Oneonta this Saturday starting at 11:30 AM for a book signing. The book is Published by Down & Out Books.
THE SECTION 4 BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY IN ONEONTA AND NORWICH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO TO THE WEATHER. THE GAMES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON. FOR A FULL UPDATE ON GAME TIMES & LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM AND SEE NATE LULL'S TWITTER FEED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE
The annual fundraiser for the Foothills Performing Arts Center will be this Sunday, featuring a dinner, and /or the performance by Craig Karges. Foothills Director Bill Youngs comments:
(Bill Youngs 10-26-18)
Tickets & more information are available at 431-2080 or at foothillspac.org.
The Delaware County Board of Elections Office will be open extra hours in the days leading up to the General Elections on November 6th. Added Hours will be tomorrow, October 27th & Saturday November 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Thursday November 1st until 7 p.m. for absentee voting. More information is available at 832-5321 or stop at the office at 3 Gallant Avenue, in Delhi, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, voters can view sample ballots at the Board of Elections website: www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/elec.htm
The Jericho Arts Council announced that acclaimed Bluegrass act “The Corey Zink Band” will perform at the Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Council Treasurer Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 10-26-18)
Tickets are available at the box office; reservations can be arranged by calling 288-3882
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Commitment to Community” Dinner Saturday night. The event will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting @ 6:00 pm. This year's guest speakers will include State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch.
The 20th Annual Norwich Pumpkin Festival will be held in Downtown Norwich Saturday night, with festivities beginning at 5:30 PM. Rylee Lum is scheduled to perform.
The 2nd annual “Scare Fest” will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Otsego County Fair Grounds in Morris. Events planned are Hayrides, pumpkin carving contest, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and trick-or-treating on the fairgrounds from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. There will also be Food vendors, craft vendors & a face painting. more information is available at the Otsego County Fair Facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble will perform tonight at 7:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alecia O’Neill 10-26-18)
Tickets are available at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-2787.
The City of Norwich Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Police will be accepting unwanted or expired prescription medications at the rear of the Police Department headquarters at 18 East Main Street, syringes or non-prescription medications will not be accepted.
Author Gray Basnight of Bethel New York has published his 3rd book, “Flight Of The Fox” a mystery thriller that takes place in Upstate New York, & is tied in to the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Arts festival in Bethel in 1969. Basnight told WCDO about his novel:
(Gray Basnight 10-22-18)
Basnight will appear at the Huntington Memorial Library on Chestnut Street in Oneonta this Saturday starting at 11:30 AM for a book signing. The book is Published by Down & Out Books.
THE SECTION 4 BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY IN ONEONTA AND NORWICH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO TO THE WEATHER. THE GAMES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON. FOR A FULL UPDATE ON GAME TIMES & LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM AND SEE NATE LULL'S TWITTER FEED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE
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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-10-18
Governor Cuomo announced that the New York Air National Guard is preparing to deploy 75 Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing to assist in the response to Hurricane Michael, which is hitting the Florida panhandle today. The Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing will deploy to Gulfport, Mississippi with one HC-130 search and rescue aircraft, one HH-60 Pave Hawk Rescue helicopter and two inflatable rescue boats. In addition, the New York Army National Guard is preparing to deploy 2 heavy lift helicopters to Tallahassee, Florida with 20 Soldiers. The HC-130 can conduct search operations from the air and can refuel helicopters in flight, which extends the range of the helicopters.
Sidney area residents over 65 can get assistance with medical bills of prescription costs through the Mary MacKinnon Trust Fund. Community Bank Trust Department Spokesperson Julia Goff explains:
(Julia Goff 10-10-18)
Goff said that the trust fund has been active & growing for over 50 years, more information is available at 433-4212
Delaware County Sheriff's Department and State DOT Inspectors conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester. 3 Inspections were conducted; Deputies issued 17 summonses for various safety violations including unsafe tires, uninspected motor vehicle, unregistered vehicle, loose cargo, spreading debris on the highway, & inadequate brakes. 2 of the vehicles were taken out of service, 1 driver was arrested for a displaying a forged commercial motor vehicle inspection certificate and issued multiple summons returnable to the Town of Colchester Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested 46 year old Michael Lynch of Sidney following the execution of a search warrant at his County Highway 23, Town of Sidney, and residence. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for Lynch's residence, they seized marijuana plants, drying marijuana and a number of rifles and shotguns, Lynch was charged with criminal possession of marijuana & unlawful cultivation of cannabis, he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
The Regional Economic Development Council awards will include $690,000 for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located on the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair held 50 years ago. Bethel Woods will use the state funding for the 50th anniversary event for next year, which is planned as a 3-day festival like the original event.
The Otsego County Health Department will hold the next Rabies Vaccination clinic tonight in Otego. The clinic will be held at the Otego Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information is available at 547-4230.
The Broome County Health Department has confirmed 2 cases of the West Nile Virus in recent weeks. Both Patients were hospitalized and both are recovering. Mild cases usually feature a fever, headache, body aches and occasionally skin rash or swollen glands, more serious cases include high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness and an altered mental status. Public health officials say the key is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, through insect repellent, screens and the elimination of standing water.
The Governor’s Administration and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced an October 11 roundtable event in Oneonta to discuss the upcoming 2020 Census and steps to ensure a full count of all New Yorkers. The discussion will be led by Mayor Herzig and Richard Tobe, Governor Cuomo’s Director of Special Intergovernmental Projects, it is open to the public and will take place Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center on Market Street and more information is available at ny.gov/programs/2020-census.
The SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE monthly meeting will be this morning at 7:45am at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. Members & directors are urged to attend.
Sidney area residents over 65 can get assistance with medical bills of prescription costs through the Mary MacKinnon Trust Fund. Community Bank Trust Department Spokesperson Julia Goff explains:
(Julia Goff 10-10-18)
Goff said that the trust fund has been active & growing for over 50 years, more information is available at 433-4212
Delaware County Sheriff's Department and State DOT Inspectors conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester. 3 Inspections were conducted; Deputies issued 17 summonses for various safety violations including unsafe tires, uninspected motor vehicle, unregistered vehicle, loose cargo, spreading debris on the highway, & inadequate brakes. 2 of the vehicles were taken out of service, 1 driver was arrested for a displaying a forged commercial motor vehicle inspection certificate and issued multiple summons returnable to the Town of Colchester Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested 46 year old Michael Lynch of Sidney following the execution of a search warrant at his County Highway 23, Town of Sidney, and residence. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for Lynch's residence, they seized marijuana plants, drying marijuana and a number of rifles and shotguns, Lynch was charged with criminal possession of marijuana & unlawful cultivation of cannabis, he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
The Regional Economic Development Council awards will include $690,000 for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located on the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair held 50 years ago. Bethel Woods will use the state funding for the 50th anniversary event for next year, which is planned as a 3-day festival like the original event.
The Otsego County Health Department will hold the next Rabies Vaccination clinic tonight in Otego. The clinic will be held at the Otego Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information is available at 547-4230.
The Broome County Health Department has confirmed 2 cases of the West Nile Virus in recent weeks. Both Patients were hospitalized and both are recovering. Mild cases usually feature a fever, headache, body aches and occasionally skin rash or swollen glands, more serious cases include high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness and an altered mental status. Public health officials say the key is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, through insect repellent, screens and the elimination of standing water.
The Governor’s Administration and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced an October 11 roundtable event in Oneonta to discuss the upcoming 2020 Census and steps to ensure a full count of all New Yorkers. The discussion will be led by Mayor Herzig and Richard Tobe, Governor Cuomo’s Director of Special Intergovernmental Projects, it is open to the public and will take place Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center on Market Street and more information is available at ny.gov/programs/2020-census.
The SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE monthly meeting will be this morning at 7:45am at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. Members & directors are urged to attend.
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WCDO News — Friday 9-14-18
Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York National Guard is preparing to send 10 soldiers and two UH-60 Blackhawk Medivac Helicopters with 30 days of medical supplies to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina to assist with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Florence. 50 additional Airmen have also been deployed from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard. The state's incident management team is also ready to assist with response and recovery efforts including command and control, planning, logistics and administration activities, operational coordination, obtaining situational information and reporting, incident action planning, GIS mapping, and logistical support for ongoing response operations. 100 additional National Guard Members are on standby.
The have been some changes made within the Sidney Fire Department, as the MacDonald Hose Company was closed & the equipment was moved to the Main River Street location, which then forced a move by the Sidney Emergency Squad. Sidney EMS Spokesman Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 9-14-18)
Baker said that the Emergency Squad is still looking for their own permanent location with a garage for their vehicles, one of the sites being considered is the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall site at Patterson & Division Streets.
The Delaware County Democratic committee will host their 3rd annual community barbecue Sunday at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion. The event will run from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, area Democratic candidates, are schedule to attend, including 19th congressional district candidate Antonio Delgado.
The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual fundraising golf tournament Sunday at 9:00 AM at the Afton Golf Course; Proceeds raised this year will benefit the Afton Community Theater.
The Sidney Center 9th Annual Tractor Parade will be held in the hamlet tomorrow. Tractors, Doodlebugs & Antique vehicles are expected to participate, a chicken Barbecue is also scheduled. The parade will start at 12:00 PM; money raised will go for Agricultural scholarships & to benefit local Agriculture organization.
The Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York will begin their series of walking events this weekend, with the Leatherstocking Walk to End Alzheimer's in Oneonta. The walk is presented by New York Central Mutual Insurance, it will be held tomorrow at Neahwa Park in Oneonta starting at 2:00 pm. More information is available at alz.org.
Governor Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon easily for the Democratic Party Primary for Governor, also winning statewide Primary Elections were Kathy Hochul for Lieutenant Governor, & Letitia James for Attorney General. Local State Assembly incumbents Cliff Crouch & Bill Magee won their Primary challenges by large margins. Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr. won his Primary election for the Republican nomination over challenger Robert Fernandez.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that TEDxOneonta will host a “Ted” talk event tonight at the Goodrich Theater at the SUNY Oneonta campus. A variety of topics will be covered, tickets are available at tedxoneonta.com.
The State DOT has notified the City of Oneonta staff that a consultant contracted by DOT will perform a “peak-hour turn-movement study” at the Main Street intersection with the James F. Lettis Highway, beginning next Wednesday, and continuing around the clock for several days. The study’s duration will depend upon weather conditions. Video cameras, which will be mounted on 20-foot-tall poles, will be installed at the intersection on Tuesday; NYSDOT officials emphasized that cameras will record only movements of metal objects, and are not capable of identifying pedestrians, motorists, specific vehicles, or license plates.
The Unadilla Rotary Club will hold their annual Autumn Fest this Saturday. The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Community Field.
The American Legion Riders in Oneonta Post 259 is hosting their 16th annual Legacy Run tomorrow to support the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. The events begins at the Legion Post 259, registration is only $20 per rider, with a breakfast available for $10 before the ride from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Registration will be open from 9:00 until 10:30am; preregistration is available at ALRPOST259.ORG/LEGACY.
The have been some changes made within the Sidney Fire Department, as the MacDonald Hose Company was closed & the equipment was moved to the Main River Street location, which then forced a move by the Sidney Emergency Squad. Sidney EMS Spokesman Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 9-14-18)
Baker said that the Emergency Squad is still looking for their own permanent location with a garage for their vehicles, one of the sites being considered is the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall site at Patterson & Division Streets.
The Delaware County Democratic committee will host their 3rd annual community barbecue Sunday at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion. The event will run from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, area Democratic candidates, are schedule to attend, including 19th congressional district candidate Antonio Delgado.
The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual fundraising golf tournament Sunday at 9:00 AM at the Afton Golf Course; Proceeds raised this year will benefit the Afton Community Theater.
The Sidney Center 9th Annual Tractor Parade will be held in the hamlet tomorrow. Tractors, Doodlebugs & Antique vehicles are expected to participate, a chicken Barbecue is also scheduled. The parade will start at 12:00 PM; money raised will go for Agricultural scholarships & to benefit local Agriculture organization.
The Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York will begin their series of walking events this weekend, with the Leatherstocking Walk to End Alzheimer's in Oneonta. The walk is presented by New York Central Mutual Insurance, it will be held tomorrow at Neahwa Park in Oneonta starting at 2:00 pm. More information is available at alz.org.
Governor Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon easily for the Democratic Party Primary for Governor, also winning statewide Primary Elections were Kathy Hochul for Lieutenant Governor, & Letitia James for Attorney General. Local State Assembly incumbents Cliff Crouch & Bill Magee won their Primary challenges by large margins. Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr. won his Primary election for the Republican nomination over challenger Robert Fernandez.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that TEDxOneonta will host a “Ted” talk event tonight at the Goodrich Theater at the SUNY Oneonta campus. A variety of topics will be covered, tickets are available at tedxoneonta.com.
The State DOT has notified the City of Oneonta staff that a consultant contracted by DOT will perform a “peak-hour turn-movement study” at the Main Street intersection with the James F. Lettis Highway, beginning next Wednesday, and continuing around the clock for several days. The study’s duration will depend upon weather conditions. Video cameras, which will be mounted on 20-foot-tall poles, will be installed at the intersection on Tuesday; NYSDOT officials emphasized that cameras will record only movements of metal objects, and are not capable of identifying pedestrians, motorists, specific vehicles, or license plates.
The Unadilla Rotary Club will hold their annual Autumn Fest this Saturday. The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Community Field.
The American Legion Riders in Oneonta Post 259 is hosting their 16th annual Legacy Run tomorrow to support the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. The events begins at the Legion Post 259, registration is only $20 per rider, with a breakfast available for $10 before the ride from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Registration will be open from 9:00 until 10:30am; preregistration is available at ALRPOST259.ORG/LEGACY.
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WCDO News — Thursday 8-9-18
State Police reported that 2 train cars derailed near Hale Eddy in the town of Deposit at about 2:20 this morning. The engineers of the freight train were not injured, high river water washed away the rock & a culvert underneath the tracks, some diesel fuel entered the West Branch of the Delaware River, the DEC Hazmat team has responded. The 2 derailed cars are hovering over the river, but did not go into the river. The clean-up & the investigation are ongoing.
State Police at Binghamton arrested 45 year old Bobby Galusha of Harpursville for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers responded to the report of a couple in Windsor finding an unidentified man in their home. Galusha was arrested, he is accused of possessing suboxone at the time of the arrest, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Windsor Court on August 15th.
Governor Cuomo today announced that he will propose legislation to further decouple New York State's tax code from the federal code if President Trump moves forward with a plan for a $100 billion capital gains tax cut for the rich. The Governor also called on Congress to immediately block any attempt by President Trump to unilaterally cut taxes for the nation's wealthiest 1% in violation of the Constitution. Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood also filed a lawsuit to protect New York and its taxpayers from Washington's drastic curtailment of the state and local tax deduction, which argues that the new SALT cap was enacted to target New York and similarly situated states & that it interferes with states' rights to make their own fiscal decisions.
President Trump is scheduled to visit Fort Drum in Watertown on Monday, and is also expected to make a campaign stop in the Utica area for incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 22 District. Trump is expected to sign a $716 Billion dollar defense bill at Fort drum before the Tenney Campaign stop. Tenney faces a battle in November against Democratic Anthony Brinidisi.
State Police arrested 34 year old Darnell Ney of Port Crane for Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of Fenton, where a person with an order of protection against Ney was allegedly contacted by him from the Broome County Jail. Ney was arrested and arraigned in the town of Fenton Court and he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Oneonta Police arrested 2 area men for allegedly stealing a van & bicycles 17 year old Michael Roman & 26 year old Benito Brito were charged with 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd degree grand larceny, plus criminal mischief; both were being held pending court action.
Deposit Town Supervisor Thomas Axtell has declared a State of Emergency for Town roads in Deposit due to excessive rainfall and flash flooding. Supervisor Axtell has requested no unnecessary travel on Town roads until further notice. Also, Deputy Town Supervisor Patrick O’Brien from the Town of Hancock has issued a Travel Advisory for all town roads in Hancock until further notice due to excessive rain and flash flooding. No unnecessary travel is requested.
The State Department of Health confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in mosquitoes in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. EEE is a rare, viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, people over 50 and younger than 15 are at greatest risk for acquiring the virus. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any symptoms, severe cases begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills and vomiting, approximately a third of patients who develop EEE die, while many patients who survive EEE experience neurologic impairment. There have been no human cases of EEE this year, there is no vaccine. Officials suggest keeping mosquitoes away, by eliminating standing water in yards& using Repellents that contain DEET, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded June 3rd to County Hwy 33 in the Town of Kortright for a report of a personal injury auto accident. The driver, 58 year old Dominick Forte of Harpersfield was transported by Life Net Helicopter to Albany Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Deputies arrested Forte for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, DWI, Aggravated DWI, Speed unreasonable and prudent, failure to keep right, no seat belt and unlicensed operator. Forte was released on his own recognizance and will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, today at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am.
State Police at Binghamton arrested 45 year old Bobby Galusha of Harpursville for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers responded to the report of a couple in Windsor finding an unidentified man in their home. Galusha was arrested, he is accused of possessing suboxone at the time of the arrest, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Windsor Court on August 15th.
Governor Cuomo today announced that he will propose legislation to further decouple New York State's tax code from the federal code if President Trump moves forward with a plan for a $100 billion capital gains tax cut for the rich. The Governor also called on Congress to immediately block any attempt by President Trump to unilaterally cut taxes for the nation's wealthiest 1% in violation of the Constitution. Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood also filed a lawsuit to protect New York and its taxpayers from Washington's drastic curtailment of the state and local tax deduction, which argues that the new SALT cap was enacted to target New York and similarly situated states & that it interferes with states' rights to make their own fiscal decisions.
President Trump is scheduled to visit Fort Drum in Watertown on Monday, and is also expected to make a campaign stop in the Utica area for incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 22 District. Trump is expected to sign a $716 Billion dollar defense bill at Fort drum before the Tenney Campaign stop. Tenney faces a battle in November against Democratic Anthony Brinidisi.
State Police arrested 34 year old Darnell Ney of Port Crane for Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of Fenton, where a person with an order of protection against Ney was allegedly contacted by him from the Broome County Jail. Ney was arrested and arraigned in the town of Fenton Court and he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Oneonta Police arrested 2 area men for allegedly stealing a van & bicycles 17 year old Michael Roman & 26 year old Benito Brito were charged with 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd degree grand larceny, plus criminal mischief; both were being held pending court action.
Deposit Town Supervisor Thomas Axtell has declared a State of Emergency for Town roads in Deposit due to excessive rainfall and flash flooding. Supervisor Axtell has requested no unnecessary travel on Town roads until further notice. Also, Deputy Town Supervisor Patrick O’Brien from the Town of Hancock has issued a Travel Advisory for all town roads in Hancock until further notice due to excessive rain and flash flooding. No unnecessary travel is requested.
The State Department of Health confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in mosquitoes in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. EEE is a rare, viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, people over 50 and younger than 15 are at greatest risk for acquiring the virus. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any symptoms, severe cases begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills and vomiting, approximately a third of patients who develop EEE die, while many patients who survive EEE experience neurologic impairment. There have been no human cases of EEE this year, there is no vaccine. Officials suggest keeping mosquitoes away, by eliminating standing water in yards& using Repellents that contain DEET, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded June 3rd to County Hwy 33 in the Town of Kortright for a report of a personal injury auto accident. The driver, 58 year old Dominick Forte of Harpersfield was transported by Life Net Helicopter to Albany Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Deputies arrested Forte for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, DWI, Aggravated DWI, Speed unreasonable and prudent, failure to keep right, no seat belt and unlicensed operator. Forte was released on his own recognizance and will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, today at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-31-18
Work should be completed on the 2nd side of Main Street in Sidney, for the Main Street Revitalization project, Architect Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:
(Ian Law 7-31-18)
The deadline date was August 31st; Law said that they are on track to finish before that date.
The Unatego School Board conducted a public meeting last night regarding the 4 bids to take over the former Otego Elementary school building. Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:
(Dave Richards 7-31-18)
The 4 proposal include Kildonan School, with plans for a school for Dyslexic children, LPP Management with plans for senior housing & Offices, 2+4 Management with plans for 36 senior apartments, and AgZeit with plans for indoor agriculture.
Oneonta officials invite Main Street businesses to an information session related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund on Friday at 8:30 AM at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce offices at 189 Main Street in Oneonta. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Improvement Fund, which is a grant program to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. The deadline for any signage applications is August 31. RSVP's are requested by this Thursday at 267-4010 Extension 103 or by e-mail baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Otsego County fair is underway today through this Sunday at the fairgrounds in Morris. Entertainment this year includes Country Music performer Keith Anderson, a Monster Truck Show and the Burpee Petting Zoo, the full schedule is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32 Annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Thursday, August 9th, at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am. Interested participants can Register Online at otsegocc.com.
Attorney General Barbara Underwood is part of a coalition of Attorneys General – announced that she will file suit against the Trump administration to block the distribution of materials that enable the printing of untraceable, undetectable guns using 3-D printers. The lawsuit will be filed in federal court by the Attorneys General of Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Maryland, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Registration forms for the Bainbridge-Guilford After School Care Program are due by August 1st. The program is open to all students Pre-K through 6 and will be held at Greenlawn Elementary School starting September 6. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the District Office at 967-6321.
(Ian Law 7-31-18)
The deadline date was August 31st; Law said that they are on track to finish before that date.
The Unatego School Board conducted a public meeting last night regarding the 4 bids to take over the former Otego Elementary school building. Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:
(Dave Richards 7-31-18)
The 4 proposal include Kildonan School, with plans for a school for Dyslexic children, LPP Management with plans for senior housing & Offices, 2+4 Management with plans for 36 senior apartments, and AgZeit with plans for indoor agriculture.
Oneonta officials invite Main Street businesses to an information session related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund on Friday at 8:30 AM at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce offices at 189 Main Street in Oneonta. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Improvement Fund, which is a grant program to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. The deadline for any signage applications is August 31. RSVP's are requested by this Thursday at 267-4010 Extension 103 or by e-mail baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Otsego County fair is underway today through this Sunday at the fairgrounds in Morris. Entertainment this year includes Country Music performer Keith Anderson, a Monster Truck Show and the Burpee Petting Zoo, the full schedule is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32 Annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Thursday, August 9th, at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am. Interested participants can Register Online at otsegocc.com.
Attorney General Barbara Underwood is part of a coalition of Attorneys General – announced that she will file suit against the Trump administration to block the distribution of materials that enable the printing of untraceable, undetectable guns using 3-D printers. The lawsuit will be filed in federal court by the Attorneys General of Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Maryland, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Registration forms for the Bainbridge-Guilford After School Care Program are due by August 1st. The program is open to all students Pre-K through 6 and will be held at Greenlawn Elementary School starting September 6. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the District Office at 967-6321.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-12-18
State Police & the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, arrested 30-year-old Serina Madden of Nineveh on a warrant for 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree manslaughter and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child after she was indicted by the Broome County Grand Jury. Madden was arrested Monday in Endicott & she was arraigned in Broome County Court this morning. Madden was indicted following a lengthy investigation into the death of her 10-year-old daughter, BellaDonna Loke, who was found deceased in her bedroom in the Town of Colesville on February 18th. Madden is being held at the Broome County Jail and awaiting further court proceedings.
Activites will begin Friday Morning at the Sidney Golf & Country Club for the Annual Sidney Alumni Weekend. Spokesman Brian Innes explains:
(Brian Innes 7-12-18)
More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.
54 Baseball Hall of Fame members are expected to return, July 27 to the 30th, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2018. This year's inductees are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell, they will be inducted on Sunday, July 29, with the Induction Ceremony beginning at 1:30 PM at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
Oneonta Police arrested 2 residents Tuesday on Drug charges after they executed a search warrant at the Mayrose Apartments on Lewis Avenue. Police arrested 56 year old Doris Frimpong & 31 year old Dashawn Braxton on 4 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance. Police confiscated crack cocaine & powered cocaine, packaged for sale, both were being held in the Otsego County jail pending court action.
State Police arrested 36 year old Henry Kortekaas of Laurens for Menacing & Resisting Arrest, after Troopers responded to a report of a fight in progress on Main Street in the village of Laurens. Kortekaas is accused of threatening 2 people with a knife, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond, pending action today in Laurens Court.
State Police arrested 40 year old Jason Lowe of Greene for DWI & Unlawful possession of marijuana. A trooper patrolling State Highway 206 in Greene observed Lowe traveling at a high rate of speed. After a traffic stop was initiated, the trooper determined Lowe was intoxicated and possessed 13 grams of marijuana. Lowe was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Greene Court on July 19th.
State Police arrested 43 year old Stephanie Spathelf of Coventry for Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Obstructing Governmental Administration. On July 1, troopers were dispatched to a 1 car rollover on State Highway 7 in Colesville, when they arrived, no one was in the vehicle, Spathelf told troopers someone else was driving the vehicle. Troopers learned that Spathelf was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, she was arrested July 9, & was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released on her own recognizance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are currently investigating the theft of heavy duty York rake owned by the Town of Hancock Highway Department. The orange, heavy duty tow behind York brand rake was stolen from a highway pull off near the intersection of Charles Medlar Road and Bert Medlar Road in the Town of Hancock between Tuesday, July 3, and Monday, July 10. The rake has wheels and is 8 feet in width. Deputies are asking the public to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office 832-5555, or 287-4759.
The Binghamton Devils announced the 2018-19 regular season schedule. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7:05 p.m. against the defending Calder Cup Champions, the Toronto Marlies, and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. more information, including pricing, benefits, and much more, visit the Devils website at binghamtondevils.com or call the Devils front office at 722-7367.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today at the GUILFORD TOWN HALL at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Activites will begin Friday Morning at the Sidney Golf & Country Club for the Annual Sidney Alumni Weekend. Spokesman Brian Innes explains:
(Brian Innes 7-12-18)
More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.
54 Baseball Hall of Fame members are expected to return, July 27 to the 30th, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2018. This year's inductees are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell, they will be inducted on Sunday, July 29, with the Induction Ceremony beginning at 1:30 PM at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
Oneonta Police arrested 2 residents Tuesday on Drug charges after they executed a search warrant at the Mayrose Apartments on Lewis Avenue. Police arrested 56 year old Doris Frimpong & 31 year old Dashawn Braxton on 4 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance. Police confiscated crack cocaine & powered cocaine, packaged for sale, both were being held in the Otsego County jail pending court action.
State Police arrested 36 year old Henry Kortekaas of Laurens for Menacing & Resisting Arrest, after Troopers responded to a report of a fight in progress on Main Street in the village of Laurens. Kortekaas is accused of threatening 2 people with a knife, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond, pending action today in Laurens Court.
State Police arrested 40 year old Jason Lowe of Greene for DWI & Unlawful possession of marijuana. A trooper patrolling State Highway 206 in Greene observed Lowe traveling at a high rate of speed. After a traffic stop was initiated, the trooper determined Lowe was intoxicated and possessed 13 grams of marijuana. Lowe was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Greene Court on July 19th.
State Police arrested 43 year old Stephanie Spathelf of Coventry for Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Obstructing Governmental Administration. On July 1, troopers were dispatched to a 1 car rollover on State Highway 7 in Colesville, when they arrived, no one was in the vehicle, Spathelf told troopers someone else was driving the vehicle. Troopers learned that Spathelf was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, she was arrested July 9, & was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released on her own recognizance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are currently investigating the theft of heavy duty York rake owned by the Town of Hancock Highway Department. The orange, heavy duty tow behind York brand rake was stolen from a highway pull off near the intersection of Charles Medlar Road and Bert Medlar Road in the Town of Hancock between Tuesday, July 3, and Monday, July 10. The rake has wheels and is 8 feet in width. Deputies are asking the public to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office 832-5555, or 287-4759.
The Binghamton Devils announced the 2018-19 regular season schedule. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7:05 p.m. against the defending Calder Cup Champions, the Toronto Marlies, and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. more information, including pricing, benefits, and much more, visit the Devils website at binghamtondevils.com or call the Devils front office at 722-7367.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today at the GUILFORD TOWN HALL at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 5-16-18
22 year old Richard Garreau of Sherburne has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department, for allegedly stealing 5 guns and several other items from a Laurens residence. Garreau was allowed to live with and was given a job by the victim, who discovered that the items were gone once Garreau moved out. Garreau was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond pending court action.
The Amphenol Corporation announced that the Vintage Manufacturing Facility buildings located at 40-60 Delaware Avenue in Sidney will be removed in preparation for future use. Amphenol spokesman Joe Bianchi stated that the plating operations at the west end of the site will continue to be in operation, the rest of the manufacturing and support operations were moved to Amphenol's new facility at 191 Delaware Avenue in 2014. The buildings in question were damaged in the flooding of 2006 and 2011 & no future use for those buildings could be identified. The building removal project will begin in June & should be finished in October of this year, under the guidance of the Village of Sidney, the state Department of Health & the state DEC. Potential future uses of the site are currently being considered.
School Budgets & Bus Propositions were passed by voters by large margins Tuesday across the Southern Tier. Area school district kept their increases close to the state cap, Only Stamford in Delaware County failed to get their budget passed, and a decision by their School Board will be made shortly.
The City of Norwich Fire Department announced that the Celebration scheduled for today for the retirement of Chief Tracy Chawgo has been postponed. According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Chawgo's son Bradley died Monday night in a motorcycle crash in the town of Cambria, he was a graduate of Norwich City School District in 2013, and had recently left the Norwich area. Deputies reported that Bradley Chawgo was struck by an SUV driven by 19 year old Ajjada Amos of Niagara Falls, who may have fallen asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line and struck his motorcycle head on.
Interim State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that she won't seek election to the attorney general's positon. Underwood was appointed to the position after Eric Schneiderman resigned following accusations that he was physically violent to 4 women, Underwood had been serving as the solicitor general for the last 11 years, she was appointed by then Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Dairy farmers may be able to get money back from the revised Margin Protection Program this month, but they have to sign up before June 1st in order to benefit. Farm Service Agency representatives in each county office across New York State are available to meet with dairy farmers to discuss the program and its anticipated returns for each particular farmer and help farmers sign up if they are not already enrolled. FSA representatives are available in Delaware County at 865-4005 and in Otsego County at 547-8131.
The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on June 3rd at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 5-16-18)
More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney veterans memorial park.org.
Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency in nearby Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties as they continue to recover from several severe thunderstorms yesterday. The Governor has deployed 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist communities with recovery efforts, plus thousands of state and local personnel are working to clear debris & re-open roads. A travel advisory was also put into effect for those counties, NYSEG reported over 10,000 were still without power from the storms earlier this afternoon.
Governor Cuomo announced a Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan on public lands, increase public awareness and create a working group to participate in a Lyme disease summit this summer. The Governor has directed the Department of Health, DEC and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to collaborate in order to target priority counties and public lands with the highest risk of tick exposure and Lyme disease. More information about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is available at health.ny.gov.
State DOT Officials announced that work has begun to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 28 and State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin. The $1.3 million project will convert the current intersection into a circular intersection without traffic signals. Approximately 4,000 vehicles travel through this intersection daily. Roundabouts see a decrease in the severity of crashes, which typically occur at a slower speed.
The Amphenol Corporation announced that the Vintage Manufacturing Facility buildings located at 40-60 Delaware Avenue in Sidney will be removed in preparation for future use. Amphenol spokesman Joe Bianchi stated that the plating operations at the west end of the site will continue to be in operation, the rest of the manufacturing and support operations were moved to Amphenol's new facility at 191 Delaware Avenue in 2014. The buildings in question were damaged in the flooding of 2006 and 2011 & no future use for those buildings could be identified. The building removal project will begin in June & should be finished in October of this year, under the guidance of the Village of Sidney, the state Department of Health & the state DEC. Potential future uses of the site are currently being considered.
School Budgets & Bus Propositions were passed by voters by large margins Tuesday across the Southern Tier. Area school district kept their increases close to the state cap, Only Stamford in Delaware County failed to get their budget passed, and a decision by their School Board will be made shortly.
The City of Norwich Fire Department announced that the Celebration scheduled for today for the retirement of Chief Tracy Chawgo has been postponed. According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Chawgo's son Bradley died Monday night in a motorcycle crash in the town of Cambria, he was a graduate of Norwich City School District in 2013, and had recently left the Norwich area. Deputies reported that Bradley Chawgo was struck by an SUV driven by 19 year old Ajjada Amos of Niagara Falls, who may have fallen asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line and struck his motorcycle head on.
Interim State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that she won't seek election to the attorney general's positon. Underwood was appointed to the position after Eric Schneiderman resigned following accusations that he was physically violent to 4 women, Underwood had been serving as the solicitor general for the last 11 years, she was appointed by then Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Dairy farmers may be able to get money back from the revised Margin Protection Program this month, but they have to sign up before June 1st in order to benefit. Farm Service Agency representatives in each county office across New York State are available to meet with dairy farmers to discuss the program and its anticipated returns for each particular farmer and help farmers sign up if they are not already enrolled. FSA representatives are available in Delaware County at 865-4005 and in Otsego County at 547-8131.
The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on June 3rd at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 5-16-18)
More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney veterans memorial park.org.
Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency in nearby Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties as they continue to recover from several severe thunderstorms yesterday. The Governor has deployed 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist communities with recovery efforts, plus thousands of state and local personnel are working to clear debris & re-open roads. A travel advisory was also put into effect for those counties, NYSEG reported over 10,000 were still without power from the storms earlier this afternoon.
Governor Cuomo announced a Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan on public lands, increase public awareness and create a working group to participate in a Lyme disease summit this summer. The Governor has directed the Department of Health, DEC and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to collaborate in order to target priority counties and public lands with the highest risk of tick exposure and Lyme disease. More information about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is available at health.ny.gov.
State DOT Officials announced that work has begun to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 28 and State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin. The $1.3 million project will convert the current intersection into a circular intersection without traffic signals. Approximately 4,000 vehicles travel through this intersection daily. Roundabouts see a decrease in the severity of crashes, which typically occur at a slower speed.
WCDO News — Friday 4-6-18
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced today that he will again seek re-election to the 122nd Assembly seat.
(Cliff Crouch 4-6-18)
Crouch has served in the Assembly since 1995, after winning a special mid-year election for the seat vacated by Clarence "Rapp" Rappleyea.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Hancock couple for allegedly possessing stolen Snowmobiles from Pennsylvania & possessing drugs packaged for sale. Deputies recovered 4 stolen snowmobiles in Hancock and Deposit, they arrested 28 year old Matthew Mason of Hancock, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for allegedly possessing the stolen snowmobile trailer and 4 snowmobiles, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. Deputies had also arrested 43 year old Tammy Moore on 2 separate occasions once for Aggravated DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & later for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Moore was returned to the County Jail after posting bail on the 1stset of charges. A search warrant was executed at the Mason and Moore home; deputies seized marihuana plants, processed marihuana & drug paraphernalia.
Oxford Central School will be hosting a Robotics Competition called "Robo-Rave" in the High School Gymnasium Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over 20 teams will be competing. Robo-Rave is a program designed to teach students how to design, build, code & program Robots to perform a variety of tasks, Oxford High School Science Teach Mark Muller explains why he wanted to bring Robo Rave to Oxford:
(Mark Muller 4-6-18)
Muller said that Saturday's event is the first Robo Rave event in New York State, Robo rave is associated with NASA, who brought a team of engineers to Oxford to speak & teach at the event, which is free & open to the public. More information is available at oxac.org.
State Police arrested 38 year old Michael Sullivan of Agawam, Massachusetts & 30 year old Gabrielle Graham of Pittsfield, Massachusetts for criminal possession of a controlled substance, Sullivan was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Troopers received a complaint of a disabled vehicle on I-88 in the town of Afton; they located marijuana and a smoking pipe with residue. Sullivan and Graham were arraigned in the town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. Their next court date is scheduled for April 23, 2018 in the town of Afton Court.
Johnson City Police Department announced that 29-year-old Corey Robinson is being detained in Marietta, Georgia, he is suspected of murdering 46 year old Erika Smith Cunningham, who was found dead at 92 Crocker Avenue Sunday morning. An arrest warrant was issued on Thursday and Robinson was taken into custody a few hours later. Robinson will be charged with 2nd degree murder, Extradition proceedings have begun, Robinson is expected to be returned to Broome County in about a week.
The controversial NG Advantage natural gas compressor station project in Port Crane is being scrapped by the company, even after they received approval for the project by the Town of Fenton planning board a year ago. NG sold some of the property already to Carrier Services Corporation of Ohio; they are expected to request a rezoning of the property for commercial or industrial activity.
New York continues to be one of the leading states in the country where people are moving out of, according to United Van Lines. New York ranked 3rd behind Illinois and New Jersey, as the top 3 states that people are leaving. The United van Lines statistics showed that 46% left for job-related reasons, 29% left following retirement, 19% left for family reasons, 5% for health reasons. The largest age population of those who left were ages 55 to 64.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new initiative to provide teachers and coaches with resources they can use to help prevent and address substance use disorder among young people. Starting next week, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Education Department, and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will notify schools statewide of the availability of flash drives loaded with materials in English and Spanish for coaches, teachers, school nurses, and other educators to use in personal conversations with students and in community forums.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, is hosting a "Spring Melt" Die Cast Toy & Memorabilia Show Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 Students 6-18, under 6 is free. More information is available at 334-2886.
The Otsego County Department of Health is hosting the 2018 Living Healthier Expo at the Foothills Performing Arts center on market Street in Oneonta today & tomorrow. The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives over both days, topics will include Lyme disease, rabies Awareness, Chronic Disease management; more information is available at 547-4230 or LHEOtsego.com.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd Annual Comedy show at the Old Schoolhouse Inn of Downsville Saturday Night starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets & more information are available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
The 8th Annual "All Animals Matter" dinner & silent Auction Saturday from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Norwich VFW. Money raised will benefit the "Krista Bartle 4 Paws Friends Fund, more information is available at 435-7788.
Democratic Congressional candidate Gareth Rhodes will appear in Sidney today. Rhodes will appear at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this morning at 9:00 AM, he is one of 7 announced candidates running for the Democratic Party Nomination for the right to face incumbent Republican Congressman John Faso for the 19th District.
The Binghamton Hockey Hall of Fame Committee announced that it will induct Brian McGrattan and Larry Kish as the class of 2018. There will be a pregame ceremony prior to Friday’s game against Syracuse. McGrattan played a total of 196 regular-season games over the course of three seasons in Binghamton with the Senators from 2002-2005, he recorded 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points, his 551 penalty minutes in 2004-05 is the most in a single season in AHL history. Kish coached several teams in Binghamton from 1975-1982 winning the AHL’s Coach of the Year in 1981. More information about tickets for tonight's game is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
(Cliff Crouch 4-6-18)
Crouch has served in the Assembly since 1995, after winning a special mid-year election for the seat vacated by Clarence "Rapp" Rappleyea.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Hancock couple for allegedly possessing stolen Snowmobiles from Pennsylvania & possessing drugs packaged for sale. Deputies recovered 4 stolen snowmobiles in Hancock and Deposit, they arrested 28 year old Matthew Mason of Hancock, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for allegedly possessing the stolen snowmobile trailer and 4 snowmobiles, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. Deputies had also arrested 43 year old Tammy Moore on 2 separate occasions once for Aggravated DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & later for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Moore was returned to the County Jail after posting bail on the 1stset of charges. A search warrant was executed at the Mason and Moore home; deputies seized marihuana plants, processed marihuana & drug paraphernalia.
Oxford Central School will be hosting a Robotics Competition called "Robo-Rave" in the High School Gymnasium Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over 20 teams will be competing. Robo-Rave is a program designed to teach students how to design, build, code & program Robots to perform a variety of tasks, Oxford High School Science Teach Mark Muller explains why he wanted to bring Robo Rave to Oxford:
(Mark Muller 4-6-18)
Muller said that Saturday's event is the first Robo Rave event in New York State, Robo rave is associated with NASA, who brought a team of engineers to Oxford to speak & teach at the event, which is free & open to the public. More information is available at oxac.org.
State Police arrested 38 year old Michael Sullivan of Agawam, Massachusetts & 30 year old Gabrielle Graham of Pittsfield, Massachusetts for criminal possession of a controlled substance, Sullivan was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Troopers received a complaint of a disabled vehicle on I-88 in the town of Afton; they located marijuana and a smoking pipe with residue. Sullivan and Graham were arraigned in the town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. Their next court date is scheduled for April 23, 2018 in the town of Afton Court.
Johnson City Police Department announced that 29-year-old Corey Robinson is being detained in Marietta, Georgia, he is suspected of murdering 46 year old Erika Smith Cunningham, who was found dead at 92 Crocker Avenue Sunday morning. An arrest warrant was issued on Thursday and Robinson was taken into custody a few hours later. Robinson will be charged with 2nd degree murder, Extradition proceedings have begun, Robinson is expected to be returned to Broome County in about a week.
The controversial NG Advantage natural gas compressor station project in Port Crane is being scrapped by the company, even after they received approval for the project by the Town of Fenton planning board a year ago. NG sold some of the property already to Carrier Services Corporation of Ohio; they are expected to request a rezoning of the property for commercial or industrial activity.
New York continues to be one of the leading states in the country where people are moving out of, according to United Van Lines. New York ranked 3rd behind Illinois and New Jersey, as the top 3 states that people are leaving. The United van Lines statistics showed that 46% left for job-related reasons, 29% left following retirement, 19% left for family reasons, 5% for health reasons. The largest age population of those who left were ages 55 to 64.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new initiative to provide teachers and coaches with resources they can use to help prevent and address substance use disorder among young people. Starting next week, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Education Department, and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will notify schools statewide of the availability of flash drives loaded with materials in English and Spanish for coaches, teachers, school nurses, and other educators to use in personal conversations with students and in community forums.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, is hosting a "Spring Melt" Die Cast Toy & Memorabilia Show Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 Students 6-18, under 6 is free. More information is available at 334-2886.
The Otsego County Department of Health is hosting the 2018 Living Healthier Expo at the Foothills Performing Arts center on market Street in Oneonta today & tomorrow. The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives over both days, topics will include Lyme disease, rabies Awareness, Chronic Disease management; more information is available at 547-4230 or LHEOtsego.com.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd Annual Comedy show at the Old Schoolhouse Inn of Downsville Saturday Night starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets & more information are available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
The 8th Annual "All Animals Matter" dinner & silent Auction Saturday from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Norwich VFW. Money raised will benefit the "Krista Bartle 4 Paws Friends Fund, more information is available at 435-7788.
Democratic Congressional candidate Gareth Rhodes will appear in Sidney today. Rhodes will appear at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this morning at 9:00 AM, he is one of 7 announced candidates running for the Democratic Party Nomination for the right to face incumbent Republican Congressman John Faso for the 19th District.
The Binghamton Hockey Hall of Fame Committee announced that it will induct Brian McGrattan and Larry Kish as the class of 2018. There will be a pregame ceremony prior to Friday’s game against Syracuse. McGrattan played a total of 196 regular-season games over the course of three seasons in Binghamton with the Senators from 2002-2005, he recorded 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points, his 551 penalty minutes in 2004-05 is the most in a single season in AHL history. Kish coached several teams in Binghamton from 1975-1982 winning the AHL’s Coach of the Year in 1981. More information about tickets for tonight's game is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
AGAWAM MASSACHUSETTSALL ANIMALS MATTERASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBINGHAMTON HOCKEY HALL OF FAMEBRIAN McGRATTANCLARENCE RAPPLEYEACOREY ROBINSONDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDepositDownsvilleERIKA SMITH CUNNINGHAMFoothills Performing Arts CenterGABRIELLE GRAHAMGARETH RHODESHANCOCKJohnson CityLARRY KISHMARIETTA GEORGIAMARK MULLERMATTHEW MASONMICHAEL SULLIVANNASANew YorkNG ADVANTAGENORTHEAST CLASSIC CAR MUSEUMNorwichNORWICH VFWNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHOXFORD ACADEMYPITTSFIELD MASSACHUSETTSPORT CRANEROBO RAVESCHOOLHOUSE INNSidney Golf & Country ClubTAMMY MOORETOWN OF FENTONUNITED VAN LINESWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 3-19-18
Village Elections will be held in several local villages tomorrow. Locally in Afton, Sally Muller & Cynthia Burnett are running for Mayor, in Walton, Bruce Dolph, Stephen Condon, Gregory Miller & Joseph Cetta are running for 2 seats on the village board, In Unadilla, Paul Baldwin, Matthew Glynn & Jeff Jones are running for 2 seats on the village board. Polling places will be open Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting their annual Agricultural Celebration tomorrow from 11:00 am until 2:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant in Greene This year’s theme is ‘Agriculture: Food for Life”, The keynote speaker will be NY State FFA Vice-President Megan Lamb.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wilford Bridenbaugh of Germantown, Ohio for DWI and several traffic infractions. Troopers were dispatched to Stumptown Road in the town of Bainbridge for a 1 car motor vehicle accident, Troopers discovered Bridenbaugh’s vehicle on its side, in a snow embankment and Bridenbaugh walking from a driveway nearby. He was released on tickets to the town of Bainbridge Court on March 27th.
Country music star Blake Shelton was announced today as this year's concert at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Open. The Golf Tournament will run from August 13th to August 19th at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott. The concert will be held the evening of Friday, August 17th, tickets go on sale March 28th through Ticketmaster.
State Police arrested 2 men following a traffic stop on State Route 7 in Binghamton. Troopers arrested the driver, 43 year old Kenneth Rauch of Colesville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and having a Controlled Substance in the Non-Original Container. The passenger of the vehicle, 27 year old Justin Cook of Colesville was arrested for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, both were released on appearance tickets and are due in the City of Binghamton Court on March 30th.
State Police arrested 66 year old Deborah Visceglia of Deposit for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .26% and several traffic infractions after Troopers observed her speeding and unable to maintain her lane on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. Visceglia was released on tickets and due in the town of Windsor Court on March 21, 2018.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 49 year old Heidi Andreas of Masonville for DWI and several traffic infractions, after they observed her speeding on I-88. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 7 in the town of Oneonta, Andreas was released on appearance tickets for Town of Oneonta Court on March 27th.
Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Orlando Tercero for the death of Haley Anderson:
(Cornwell 3-17-18)
Cornwell said Saturday that they were working with multiple agencies & Nicarguan authorites to return Tercero to Binghamton to face trial.
The Delhi Girls Basketball team won their 1st title in School History Sunday with a thrilling 54-51 overtime win over Franklinville, at the Hudson Valley Community College in Albany. Delhi was 3 points down with 5 seconds to go in regulation, when senior Logan Bruce hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to send the game into Overtime, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Color Man Dave Smith with that call:
(Lull 3-19-18)
That shot tied the game at 46, Delhi would go on to win in Overtime, The Lady Bulldogs & Coach Todd Bruce end the season with a 24-2 record. The game can be heard at WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Binghamton Police Department responded to 84 Pine Street Friday morning, where they found 51-year-old Lazar Jones deceased on the front porch, Jones was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 41 year old Miguel Manchion and 21 year old Courtney Baldwin were both charged with 2nd degree murder The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at 772-7080.
Jennifer Grenchus of Vestal was sentenced Friday in Broome County Court to 5 years of probation, following her serving 11 months in jail, for striking 47 year old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton with her vehicle, Richardson was found pinned underneath. Grenchus' vehicle struck Richardson along Main Street and dragged his body underneath for several yards, before she turned into a parking lot. Richardson died at the scene, Grenchus was impaired by drugs at the time, she pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in November.
The Otsego County Planning Department & the Department of State are hosting a land use training work at the Milford Central School Auditorium on April 10th from 5:00 to 8:15 PM. 2 sessions will be offered covering planning, zoning, and General Municipal Law. To register, call the Planning Department at 547-4225 or go otsegocountyworkshop.eventbrite.com to register online.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau is hosting their annual Agricultural Celebration tomorrow from 11:00 am until 2:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant in Greene This year’s theme is ‘Agriculture: Food for Life”, The keynote speaker will be NY State FFA Vice-President Megan Lamb.
State Police arrested 49 year old Wilford Bridenbaugh of Germantown, Ohio for DWI and several traffic infractions. Troopers were dispatched to Stumptown Road in the town of Bainbridge for a 1 car motor vehicle accident, Troopers discovered Bridenbaugh’s vehicle on its side, in a snow embankment and Bridenbaugh walking from a driveway nearby. He was released on tickets to the town of Bainbridge Court on March 27th.
Country music star Blake Shelton was announced today as this year's concert at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Open. The Golf Tournament will run from August 13th to August 19th at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott. The concert will be held the evening of Friday, August 17th, tickets go on sale March 28th through Ticketmaster.
State Police arrested 2 men following a traffic stop on State Route 7 in Binghamton. Troopers arrested the driver, 43 year old Kenneth Rauch of Colesville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and having a Controlled Substance in the Non-Original Container. The passenger of the vehicle, 27 year old Justin Cook of Colesville was arrested for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, both were released on appearance tickets and are due in the City of Binghamton Court on March 30th.
State Police arrested 66 year old Deborah Visceglia of Deposit for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .26% and several traffic infractions after Troopers observed her speeding and unable to maintain her lane on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. Visceglia was released on tickets and due in the town of Windsor Court on March 21, 2018.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 49 year old Heidi Andreas of Masonville for DWI and several traffic infractions, after they observed her speeding on I-88. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 7 in the town of Oneonta, Andreas was released on appearance tickets for Town of Oneonta Court on March 27th.
Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Orlando Tercero for the death of Haley Anderson:
(Cornwell 3-17-18)
Cornwell said Saturday that they were working with multiple agencies & Nicarguan authorites to return Tercero to Binghamton to face trial.
The Delhi Girls Basketball team won their 1st title in School History Sunday with a thrilling 54-51 overtime win over Franklinville, at the Hudson Valley Community College in Albany. Delhi was 3 points down with 5 seconds to go in regulation, when senior Logan Bruce hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to send the game into Overtime, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Color Man Dave Smith with that call:
(Lull 3-19-18)
That shot tied the game at 46, Delhi would go on to win in Overtime, The Lady Bulldogs & Coach Todd Bruce end the season with a 24-2 record. The game can be heard at WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Binghamton Police Department responded to 84 Pine Street Friday morning, where they found 51-year-old Lazar Jones deceased on the front porch, Jones was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 41 year old Miguel Manchion and 21 year old Courtney Baldwin were both charged with 2nd degree murder The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at 772-7080.
Jennifer Grenchus of Vestal was sentenced Friday in Broome County Court to 5 years of probation, following her serving 11 months in jail, for striking 47 year old Ronald Richardson of Binghamton with her vehicle, Richardson was found pinned underneath. Grenchus' vehicle struck Richardson along Main Street and dragged his body underneath for several yards, before she turned into a parking lot. Richardson died at the scene, Grenchus was impaired by drugs at the time, she pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in November.
The Otsego County Planning Department & the Department of State are hosting a land use training work at the Milford Central School Auditorium on April 10th from 5:00 to 8:15 PM. 2 sessions will be offered covering planning, zoning, and General Municipal Law. To register, call the Planning Department at 547-4225 or go otsegocountyworkshop.eventbrite.com to register online.
AftonBinghamtonBLAKE SHELTONBROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEVE CORNWELLBRUCE DOLPHCHENANGO COUNTY FARM BUREAUColesvilleCYNTHIA BURNETTDAVE SMITHDeborah ViscegliaDELHI LADY BULLDOGSDepositDICK'S SPORTING GOODS OPENEN-JOIE GOLF COURSEGreeneGREGORY MILLERHALEY ANDERSONHEIDI ANDREASJEFF JONESJENNIFER GRENCHUSJOSEPH CETTAJUSTIN COOKKENNETH RAUCHLAZAR JONESMASONVILLEMATTHEW GLYNNMEGAN LAMBMILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOLNATE LULLNew YorkNICARAGUANYOneontaORLANDO TERCEROOtsego County Planning DepartmentPAUL BALDWINRONALD RICHARDSONSALLY MULLERSILO RESTAURANTSTEPHEN CONDONUNADILLAVESTALWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 3-9-18
Oneonta City Police arrested 30-year-old John Smith of Oneonta & 24-year-old Duane Oates of Schenectady foo multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing cocaine in their vehicle. Both men face action in Oneonta city court shortly; additionally Oates was wanted on a parole warrant & was sent to the Otsego County jail.
State Police arrested 33-year-old Houston Hollister of Oneonta for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person. The arrest stemmed from a report that Hollister allegedly pushed and kicked a resident while he was employed at a residential home for people with developmental disabilities in the town of Milford in December. Hollister was arrested Thursday & was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Milford Court on March 15th.
This afternoon U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will appear at 2:25 at Co-owners of 3i Graphics & Signs to push bipartisan legislation, the Investing in America’s Small Manufacturers Act. Gillibrand states that the bill would increase the availability of affordable loans for small manufacturers through the Small Business Administration’s loan guarantee programs, it would also eliminate a penalty that new manufacturers are required to pay when applying for an SBA 504 loan. Gillibrand will be joined by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, City of Binghamton Mayor Richard David, and Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jennifer Conway.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that the opening Reception & the Lucy Funke Award Scholarship announcement has been moved from last Friday Night to tonight at 5:30 PM. Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 3-9-18)
O'Neill said that the Student art exhibit remains on display as well at the Chenango Arts Council in Norwich.
The Sidney Emergency squad is looking for larger accommodations, as the unit has expanded in recent years, they will be holding a "Casino Night" fundraiser at the Sidney Golf & Country Club Saturday night, Sidney EMS Spokesman Dana Weigand explains:
(Dana Weigand 3-9-18)
The Sidney Emergency Squad hope to raise about $3,000 with Saturday Night's Casino Night Fundraiser. More information about the Fundraiser or the Sidney Emergency Squad is available at 561-2315.
Governor Cuomo announced that for the 2nd consecutive week, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases has decreased. Last week, 6,414 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the State Department of Health, The number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the 4th consecutive week, with 1,026 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza.
NYSEG, crews and contractors continue restoration work after a 2nd winter storm blanketed the Hudson Valley region with an additional 10-16 inches of heavy, wet snow, resulting in further damage to the electrical infrastructure. 11,000 customers are without power in the company’s Brewster and Liberty divisions, NYSEG has restored power to nearly 25,000 customers in the two divisions since Thursday morning, and they expect to return power to at least 90% of customers by 11:45 PM Saturday. Restoration crews addressed over 2,700 downed lines and 373 broken poles.
Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday night into Sunday Morning, everyone will set their clocks forward one hour at that time. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges all New Yorkers to take this opportunity check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure their homes are properly protected, if alarms have removable batteries, they should be replaced. Alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should be tested. Alarms that are more than 10 years old should be replaced.
State Police arrested 33-year-old Houston Hollister of Oneonta for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person. The arrest stemmed from a report that Hollister allegedly pushed and kicked a resident while he was employed at a residential home for people with developmental disabilities in the town of Milford in December. Hollister was arrested Thursday & was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Milford Court on March 15th.
This afternoon U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will appear at 2:25 at Co-owners of 3i Graphics & Signs to push bipartisan legislation, the Investing in America’s Small Manufacturers Act. Gillibrand states that the bill would increase the availability of affordable loans for small manufacturers through the Small Business Administration’s loan guarantee programs, it would also eliminate a penalty that new manufacturers are required to pay when applying for an SBA 504 loan. Gillibrand will be joined by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar, City of Binghamton Mayor Richard David, and Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jennifer Conway.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that the opening Reception & the Lucy Funke Award Scholarship announcement has been moved from last Friday Night to tonight at 5:30 PM. Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 3-9-18)
O'Neill said that the Student art exhibit remains on display as well at the Chenango Arts Council in Norwich.
The Sidney Emergency squad is looking for larger accommodations, as the unit has expanded in recent years, they will be holding a "Casino Night" fundraiser at the Sidney Golf & Country Club Saturday night, Sidney EMS Spokesman Dana Weigand explains:
(Dana Weigand 3-9-18)
The Sidney Emergency Squad hope to raise about $3,000 with Saturday Night's Casino Night Fundraiser. More information about the Fundraiser or the Sidney Emergency Squad is available at 561-2315.
Governor Cuomo announced that for the 2nd consecutive week, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases has decreased. Last week, 6,414 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the State Department of Health, The number of weekly hospitalizations decreased for the 4th consecutive week, with 1,026 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza.
NYSEG, crews and contractors continue restoration work after a 2nd winter storm blanketed the Hudson Valley region with an additional 10-16 inches of heavy, wet snow, resulting in further damage to the electrical infrastructure. 11,000 customers are without power in the company’s Brewster and Liberty divisions, NYSEG has restored power to nearly 25,000 customers in the two divisions since Thursday morning, and they expect to return power to at least 90% of customers by 11:45 PM Saturday. Restoration crews addressed over 2,700 downed lines and 373 broken poles.
Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday night into Sunday Morning, everyone will set their clocks forward one hour at that time. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges all New Yorkers to take this opportunity check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure their homes are properly protected, if alarms have removable batteries, they should be replaced. Alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should be tested. Alarms that are more than 10 years old should be replaced.
3I GRAPHICS & SIGNSALECIA O'NEILLBINGHAMTON CHAMBER OR COMMERCE PRESIDENT JENNIFER CONWAYBINGHAMTON MAYOR RICH DAVIDBROOME COUNTY EXECUTIVE JASON GARNARCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILDANA WEIGANDDUANE OATESGovernor CuomoHOUSTON HOLLISTERHUDSON VALLEYJOHN SMITHLUCY FUNKEMilfordNew YorkNYNYSEGOneontaSchenectadySIDNEY EMERGENCY SQUADState Health DepartmentU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO
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