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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-2-19
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The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
preliminary report regarding the Schoharie limousine crash on October 6th 2018
that killed 20 people. The report
recommends more thorough inspections, a requirement that all limo passengers
wear a safety belt. Limousine owner
Nauman Hussain was charged with 20 counts each of 2nd degree manslaughter and
criminally negligent homicide.
The New York State of Health announced that in more than 1/2
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
of New York's counties, the rate of uninsured New Yorkers declined according to
statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
New York was 1 of only 3 states nationwide to see a decrease in its
uninsured population in 2018. More
information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Otsego County Sherriff's Deputies responded Monday to a 3
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
vehicle accident in Milford. 45 year old
Timothy Mower of Ilion allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, &
hit 2 parked cars on Main Street in Milford.
Mower was ticketed for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, failing
to keep right and operating a motor vehicle without an interlock device, due to
a previous DWI conviction.
Governor Cuomo today announced
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
that the utilization rate for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises on
state contracts increased to 29% during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the highest
rate in the nation, which translates to more than $2.93 billion in state
contracts awarded to Minority & Women-Owned Business.
Another Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O.
Fox Hospital tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street.
The Blood Drive will be held in Conference room N-112 from 1:30 to 6:30
PM, appointments are requested at 1-800 Red Cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.org.
The Village of Bainbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold
a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
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a special meeting this evening at 6:30 PM at the Village clerk's Office at 33
West Main Street. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss a variance & Special Permit for 5 Prospect Street and
a Special Permit for 62 West Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
WCDO News — Friday 8-23-19
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State Police at Troop C in Sidney announced that a 5-year-old and her dog, who were reported missing in the town of Franklin, were located safe & sound this afternoon at about 1:15 PM. State Police Aviation was able to spot Destiny & her dog in a tall grassy area and direct troopers and emergency personnel to her location. Police and several other agencies were dispatched this morning to the area of Grange Hall Road and State Route 28 in the town of Franklin. State Police said that Destiny and her puppy were located several hundred yards from the area where they were reported missing.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies and members of the Delhi
Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to a 911 report of a serious
personal injury motorcycle accident on State Highway 10, near Betts Hill Road,
in the Town of Delhi. The Investigation
revealed that 46 year-old Daniel Quackenbush of Delhi was traveling south on
State Highway 10 when he lost control of his motorcycle which ran off the
southbound road shoulder before striking an embankment and rolling over in the
ditch, ejecting Quackenbush, who sustained serious injuries. Quackenbush was taken to O’Connor Hospital in
Delhi where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Deputies believe alcohol use contributed to the cause of the accident.
Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to a 911 report of a serious
personal injury motorcycle accident on State Highway 10, near Betts Hill Road,
in the Town of Delhi. The Investigation
revealed that 46 year-old Daniel Quackenbush of Delhi was traveling south on
State Highway 10 when he lost control of his motorcycle which ran off the
southbound road shoulder before striking an embankment and rolling over in the
ditch, ejecting Quackenbush, who sustained serious injuries. Quackenbush was taken to O’Connor Hospital in
Delhi where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Deputies believe alcohol use contributed to the cause of the accident.
New York's "Red Flag" bill goes into effect tomorrow. The bill allows for Law enforcement, district
attorneys, school officials and family members to request a confiscation of
firearms from an individual who has been deemed a threat to themselves or
others. The bill would also prohibit
people who are at high risk of using a firearm to hurt themselves or others to
purchase weapons.
attorneys, school officials and family members to request a confiscation of
firearms from an individual who has been deemed a threat to themselves or
others. The bill would also prohibit
people who are at high risk of using a firearm to hurt themselves or others to
purchase weapons.
The State Comptroller’s office audited the City of Norwich
Emergency Medical Services Billing practices, they discovered that the EMS
Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled
medical services and inaccurately billed 9 incidents totaling $8,300; this
equates to approximately $200,000 in lost revenue at the current rate of
collection. The EMS Department had 903
unserviceable incidents resulting in approximately $400,000 in unrecoverable
costs. Norwich City officials disagreed
with some of the audit’s findings, but indicated they have initiated corrective
action.
Emergency Medical Services Billing practices, they discovered that the EMS
Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled
medical services and inaccurately billed 9 incidents totaling $8,300; this
equates to approximately $200,000 in lost revenue at the current rate of
collection. The EMS Department had 903
unserviceable incidents resulting in approximately $400,000 in unrecoverable
costs. Norwich City officials disagreed
with some of the audit’s findings, but indicated they have initiated corrective
action.
The City of Oneonta announced that there will be a special
meeting of the Common Council on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
meeting of the Common Council on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
Chenango United Way is looking for teams for their annual
Golf Tournament on September 27th at the Canasawacta Country Club in
Norwich. More information is available
at 334-8815.
The Susquehanna Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a public celebration tomorrow at
5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown marking the groundbreaking of the future
site of its planned animal shelter and adjoining campus. The reception is free and open to the public,
it will kick off at 12:00 noon with a groundbreaking ceremony and run until 2
p.m.
Golf Tournament on September 27th at the Canasawacta Country Club in
Norwich. More information is available
at 334-8815.
The Susquehanna Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a public celebration tomorrow at
5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown marking the groundbreaking of the future
site of its planned animal shelter and adjoining campus. The reception is free and open to the public,
it will kick off at 12:00 noon with a groundbreaking ceremony and run until 2
p.m.
55 farms will welcome visitors during the 7th Annual Family
Farm Day Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at local farms throughout
Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties.
Complete information about all participating farms can be found in the
2019 Farm Guide, available online at familyfarmday.org.
Farm Day Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at local farms throughout
Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties.
Complete information about all participating farms can be found in the
2019 Farm Guide, available online at familyfarmday.org.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce and 6ZERO7 Ads
have teamed up for Afton Sidewalk Day on Saturday. There will be over 40 vendors plus musicians
at 3 locations, plus the All-Wheels Cruise-In & Cruise-Out, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, more information is available at
aftonsidewalkday.com.
have teamed up for Afton Sidewalk Day on Saturday. There will be over 40 vendors plus musicians
at 3 locations, plus the All-Wheels Cruise-In & Cruise-Out, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, more information is available at
aftonsidewalkday.com.
Old Franklin Day will be held Saturday, with the Greater
Franklin Chamber of Commerce coordinating activities and preparing a map of
events. Scheduled activities include
lawn sales, a library book sale, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church pies, the Franklin
Train and Community Museum, music in the park, antique stores, numerous food
venues, Doodle Bugs. Old Franklin Day runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Franklin Chamber of Commerce coordinating activities and preparing a map of
events. Scheduled activities include
lawn sales, a library book sale, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church pies, the Franklin
Train and Community Museum, music in the park, antique stores, numerous food
venues, Doodle Bugs. Old Franklin Day runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-7-19
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State
Police arrested 64 year old Norman Fletcher of Bainbridge for Driving While
Ability Impaired by Drugs & Failure to Keep Right. Troopers, who were leaving the Sidney
headquarters after training, observed Fletcher driving on State Route 7 in the
town of Unadilla failing to keep right, Fletcher was processed and was released
on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on August 12th.
Police arrested 64 year old Norman Fletcher of Bainbridge for Driving While
Ability Impaired by Drugs & Failure to Keep Right. Troopers, who were leaving the Sidney
headquarters after training, observed Fletcher driving on State Route 7 in the
town of Unadilla failing to keep right, Fletcher was processed and was released
on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on August 12th.
Governor
Cuomo has signed "Shannon's Law" recently, named after a Long Island
Teacher who died of breast cancer at the age of 31. Insurance companies must cover annual
mammograms for women over 35; previously, insurance companies were only
required to cover annual mammogram screenings for women over the age of 40.
Cuomo has signed "Shannon's Law" recently, named after a Long Island
Teacher who died of breast cancer at the age of 31. Insurance companies must cover annual
mammograms for women over 35; previously, insurance companies were only
required to cover annual mammogram screenings for women over the age of 40.
State
Police at Sidney arrested 36 year old Sabrina Hetrick of Guilford for DWI,
after Troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 51 in the town of
Butternuts. Hetrick was transported to
Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown of complaint of pain and was issued appearance
tickets to the town of Butternuts court on August 22nd.
Police at Sidney arrested 36 year old Sabrina Hetrick of Guilford for DWI,
after Troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 51 in the town of
Butternuts. Hetrick was transported to
Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown of complaint of pain and was issued appearance
tickets to the town of Butternuts court on August 22nd.
State
Police and other police agencies joined forces on August 2nd in an effort to
get impaired drivers, unlicensed drivers and drugs off the roadways. 29 law enforcement members were involved in a
5-hour traffic saturation detail with troopers from Troops C, G and H, the
Delaware, Greene & Schoharie County Sheriff’s Departments, DEC Police, Park
Rangers, & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 38 traffic summons were issued for
DWI, Leandra's Law, aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered motor
vehicle, speeding, & 2 people were wanted on active warrants.
Police and other police agencies joined forces on August 2nd in an effort to
get impaired drivers, unlicensed drivers and drugs off the roadways. 29 law enforcement members were involved in a
5-hour traffic saturation detail with troopers from Troops C, G and H, the
Delaware, Greene & Schoharie County Sheriff’s Departments, DEC Police, Park
Rangers, & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 38 traffic summons were issued for
DWI, Leandra's Law, aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered motor
vehicle, speeding, & 2 people were wanted on active warrants.
The
Community Foundation for South Central New York announced a new mini-grant
opportunity for qualified non-profit organizations in Broome, Tioga, Chenango,
Delaware and Otsego counties. Proposals
may be submitted for projects that support, develop and/or expand the skill set
of young professionals in our region and/or increase their involvement in the
community. The deadline for applications
is Friday, September 6th. Details on
submission requirements can be found at donorswhocare.org.
A
new Siena College Poll of registered New York voters found that the majority of
New Yorkers say Governor Cuomo has made the state a better place since he took
office in 2011, the poll also found that his favorability and job performance
ratings currently match record lows. New
York voters said Cuomo has improved the state by a 51 to 39% margin, but his favorability ratings of 43% negative
and 50% positive matches his lowest ratings, his job performance rating of 34%
positive and 64% negative is his lowest ever.
Community Foundation for South Central New York announced a new mini-grant
opportunity for qualified non-profit organizations in Broome, Tioga, Chenango,
Delaware and Otsego counties. Proposals
may be submitted for projects that support, develop and/or expand the skill set
of young professionals in our region and/or increase their involvement in the
community. The deadline for applications
is Friday, September 6th. Details on
submission requirements can be found at donorswhocare.org.
A
new Siena College Poll of registered New York voters found that the majority of
New Yorkers say Governor Cuomo has made the state a better place since he took
office in 2011, the poll also found that his favorability and job performance
ratings currently match record lows. New
York voters said Cuomo has improved the state by a 51 to 39% margin, but his favorability ratings of 43% negative
and 50% positive matches his lowest ratings, his job performance rating of 34%
positive and 64% negative is his lowest ever.
The
State Department of Health announced that a proposal for a new Medicaid model
of care serving children throughout the state with complex health needs has
been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The
new model will improve access to Medicaid services and expand Medicaid coverage
to home- and community-based care for more than 6,000 youth under age 21 who
are faced with an array of serious health issues and otherwise could be forced
to live in hospitals and other institutionalized settings.
State Department of Health announced that a proposal for a new Medicaid model
of care serving children throughout the state with complex health needs has
been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The
new model will improve access to Medicaid services and expand Medicaid coverage
to home- and community-based care for more than 6,000 youth under age 21 who
are faced with an array of serious health issues and otherwise could be forced
to live in hospitals and other institutionalized settings.
State
Police arrested 40 year old Rachel Rose of Otego for Aggravated DWI, with a BAC
of .22%, plus Imprudent Speed and Moving from a Lane Unsafely. A trooper was dispatched by Otsego County 911
to the area of Country Club Road in the town of Oneonta for a report of a vehicle
off the road. The trooper located Rose
and her vehicle which was stuck in a drainage ditch. Rose was processed and released on appearance
tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on August 6, 2019.
Police arrested 40 year old Rachel Rose of Otego for Aggravated DWI, with a BAC
of .22%, plus Imprudent Speed and Moving from a Lane Unsafely. A trooper was dispatched by Otsego County 911
to the area of Country Club Road in the town of Oneonta for a report of a vehicle
off the road. The trooper located Rose
and her vehicle which was stuck in a drainage ditch. Rose was processed and released on appearance
tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on August 6, 2019.
The next
Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be held today at UHS Chenango
Memorial from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The
program will highlight the grand opening of the new UHS Cardiology &
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and the next phase of transformation at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be held today at UHS Chenango
Memorial from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The
program will highlight the grand opening of the new UHS Cardiology &
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and the next phase of transformation at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The
next SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING will be held this morning starting at
7:45 AM. The Meeting will be held at The
Sidney Country Club and Golf Course.
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next SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING will be held this morning starting at
7:45 AM. The Meeting will be held at The
Sidney Country Club and Golf Course.
WCDO News — Friday 5-31-19
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The Annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands will be held this
weekend, at the Sherburne High School.
Pageant competitions will be held tonight & tomorrow, the Parade
will begin Saturday at 1:00 PM on Route 12 in downtown Sherburne.
weekend, at the Sherburne High School.
Pageant competitions will be held tonight & tomorrow, the Parade
will begin Saturday at 1:00 PM on Route 12 in downtown Sherburne.
This weekend is the MX Rewind Weekend at the Unadilla Valley
Sports Center on State Route 8, in New Berlin.
MX Rewind is a full weekend of vintage racing and has become the largest
vintage event of its kind in the nation.
Racing begins on Friday with AHRMA cross-country racing and moves into
motocross racing on Saturday and Sunday. More information is available at
965-8450 or unadillamx.com.
Sports Center on State Route 8, in New Berlin.
MX Rewind is a full weekend of vintage racing and has become the largest
vintage event of its kind in the nation.
Racing begins on Friday with AHRMA cross-country racing and moves into
motocross racing on Saturday and Sunday. More information is available at
965-8450 or unadillamx.com.
Greater Chenango Cares is once again coming to Norwich to
provide services for families in need. Greater Chenango Cares is a Department
of Defense Innovative Readiness Training event. It gives joint training
opportunities to reservists to increase their deployment readiness while also
providing free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services to the
community. This year's Chenango Cares
will be held at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th. The Chenango United Way is looking for
volunteers for the event; those interested can call 334-8815.
provide services for families in need. Greater Chenango Cares is a Department
of Defense Innovative Readiness Training event. It gives joint training
opportunities to reservists to increase their deployment readiness while also
providing free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services to the
community. This year's Chenango Cares
will be held at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th. The Chenango United Way is looking for
volunteers for the event; those interested can call 334-8815.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had to name 8 champions
yesterday, after the 8 winners continued to spell words correctly round after
round after round. Organizers said that
they ran out of difficult words to give to the last 8, Scripps officials gave
up and declared them all co-champions, each will win the $50,000 grand
prize. Melodie Loya of Bainbridge made
it to the final day for the 3rd straight year, before being stumped during an
afternoon round Thursday.
yesterday, after the 8 winners continued to spell words correctly round after
round after round. Organizers said that
they ran out of difficult words to give to the last 8, Scripps officials gave
up and declared them all co-champions, each will win the $50,000 grand
prize. Melodie Loya of Bainbridge made
it to the final day for the 3rd straight year, before being stumped during an
afternoon round Thursday.
Governor Cuomo today announced
the application window is now open for round one of the Grow-NY food and
agriculture competition. The competition is focused on growing an enduring food
and agriculture innovation cluster in New York's Finger Lakes, Central New York
and Southern Tier regions. The competition will run for 3 & will offer a
total of $3 million in funding for each round to innovative high-growth
start-ups that are focused on the food and agriculture industry. More information is available at grow-ny.com.
Today is World No Tobacco Day, where people are trying to
get the word out about the dangers of Tobacco use & the growing
Concern of children getting addicted to
Nicotine through fruit flavored E-Cigarettes Like Juul. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties said that they are
hoping the state & the Federal Government do something soon:
(Linda Wegner 5-31-19)
Currently, the state wide rate of smoking is about 14%, but
Delaware County is much higher at 24%, there has also been a 160% increase in
E-Cigarette usage among teens in the last 2 years, each Juul cartridge contains
the same amount of nicotine as an entire pack of traditional cigarettes.
the application window is now open for round one of the Grow-NY food and
agriculture competition. The competition is focused on growing an enduring food
and agriculture innovation cluster in New York's Finger Lakes, Central New York
and Southern Tier regions. The competition will run for 3 & will offer a
total of $3 million in funding for each round to innovative high-growth
start-ups that are focused on the food and agriculture industry. More information is available at grow-ny.com.
Today is World No Tobacco Day, where people are trying to
get the word out about the dangers of Tobacco use & the growing
Concern of children getting addicted to
Nicotine through fruit flavored E-Cigarettes Like Juul. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties said that they are
hoping the state & the Federal Government do something soon:
(Linda Wegner 5-31-19)
Currently, the state wide rate of smoking is about 14%, but
Delaware County is much higher at 24%, there has also been a 160% increase in
E-Cigarette usage among teens in the last 2 years, each Juul cartridge contains
the same amount of nicotine as an entire pack of traditional cigarettes.
A.O. Fox Hospital is offering a program this summer for
individuals interested in becoming junior volunteers, to offer a helping hand
to hospitalized patients, nursing home residents, and staff in a multitude of
capacities. Training for accepted
applicants is scheduled for Monday, July 1st
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 PM in Fox Hospital’s Education Department. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age
& applications are available in the guidance offices of area high
schools, all applications are due by
June 18th . More Information is available at 431-5042.
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individuals interested in becoming junior volunteers, to offer a helping hand
to hospitalized patients, nursing home residents, and staff in a multitude of
capacities. Training for accepted
applicants is scheduled for Monday, July 1st
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 PM in Fox Hospital’s Education Department. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age
& applications are available in the guidance offices of area high
schools, all applications are due by
June 18th . More Information is available at 431-5042.
WCDO News — Tuesday 5-28-19
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A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the Sidney Central
School District today along with the Raymond Corporation of Greene, for the
opening of their Raymond welding Center.
Sidney Welding Program Advisor Joseph Waltz told WCDO News about the
full year course
(Joseph Waltz 5-28-19)
Raymond Corporation representative Dan Quiter Jr. told WCDO
News that this program is the first of its kind locally:
(Dan Quiter Jr 5-28-19)
The program was started through the efforts of 6 Sidney
Students and a Raymond Corporation Advisor.
School District today along with the Raymond Corporation of Greene, for the
opening of their Raymond welding Center.
Sidney Welding Program Advisor Joseph Waltz told WCDO News about the
full year course
(Joseph Waltz 5-28-19)
Raymond Corporation representative Dan Quiter Jr. told WCDO
News that this program is the first of its kind locally:
(Dan Quiter Jr 5-28-19)
The program was started through the efforts of 6 Sidney
Students and a Raymond Corporation Advisor.
Communities & Educators are looking at ways to curb
tobacco use & the use of fruit flavored E-Cigarettes like Juul, that are hooking
a whole new generation of people getting addicted to Nicotine. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties explains;
(Linda Wegner 5-28-19)
Wegner said that 1 Juul packet contains as much nicotine as
an entire pack of tobacco cigarettes and her group is continuing to try to
educate local residents not to be tricked into nicotine use & addiction.
tobacco use & the use of fruit flavored E-Cigarettes like Juul, that are hooking
a whole new generation of people getting addicted to Nicotine. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties explains;
(Linda Wegner 5-28-19)
Wegner said that 1 Juul packet contains as much nicotine as
an entire pack of tobacco cigarettes and her group is continuing to try to
educate local residents not to be tricked into nicotine use & addiction.
An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on
Friday by lawmakers in Albany, which more closely echoes what Governor Cuomo
wanted in the bill earlier this year.
The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate
commercial and medical marijuana; it would also expunge the records of those
who have committed marijuana-based offenses in the past. Opponents to Marijuana legalization site
potential issues with traffic safety and increased links to mental illnesses
such as Schizophrenia & violence.
Friday by lawmakers in Albany, which more closely echoes what Governor Cuomo
wanted in the bill earlier this year.
The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate
commercial and medical marijuana; it would also expunge the records of those
who have committed marijuana-based offenses in the past. Opponents to Marijuana legalization site
potential issues with traffic safety and increased links to mental illnesses
such as Schizophrenia & violence.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies charged 40-year-old
Jeffrey Bosket of Tompkins with 2 counts of harboring a dangerous dog in
violation of Agriculture and Markets Law. The charge follows an investigation
where an individual was allegedly bitten by 2 dogs owned by Bosket in the Town
of Tompkins. Bosket was issued tickets and was scheduled to appear before the
Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
Jeffrey Bosket of Tompkins with 2 counts of harboring a dangerous dog in
violation of Agriculture and Markets Law. The charge follows an investigation
where an individual was allegedly bitten by 2 dogs owned by Bosket in the Town
of Tompkins. Bosket was issued tickets and was scheduled to appear before the
Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer for the charges.
State Senator Fred Akshar released a new Community Voice
Survey on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for
vaccination for children attending school in New York State. All 50 states require that students be vaccinated
for diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio among many others, all
states allow exemptions for medical reasons, but 47 (including New York) allow
exemptions for religious reasons. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that measles was eradicated
in 2000; however 940 measles cases were reported nationwide this year, with
more than half of those reported in New York City & Rockland County. Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh
in on Senate bill S.2994 which would repeal all non-medical exemptions from vaccination
requirements for children; the survey is available at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
Survey on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for
vaccination for children attending school in New York State. All 50 states require that students be vaccinated
for diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio among many others, all
states allow exemptions for medical reasons, but 47 (including New York) allow
exemptions for religious reasons. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that measles was eradicated
in 2000; however 940 measles cases were reported nationwide this year, with
more than half of those reported in New York City & Rockland County. Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh
in on Senate bill S.2994 which would repeal all non-medical exemptions from vaccination
requirements for children; the survey is available at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
New York State will not be
funding a housing development with 64 units in Oneonta' 6th Ward. The RSS development announced their plans
last year, with residents speaking out about the plans to have some people in
the development recovering from substance abuse. Governor Cuomo recently announced that 6
organizations in The Southern Tier would receive $21.3 million in tax credits
and low-interest loans from the State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018
Unified Funding applications; the Oneonta RSS project was not included.
The 57th General Clinton canoe regatta was held over the
Memorial Day weekend, with over 1000 pro & Amateur Paddlers from 22 states
& 5 Canadian Provinces participating.
The 2 person pro race was won by Steve Lajoie & Jimmy
Pellerin, who completed the 70 mile course in 7:15:23, they spoke with WCDO’s
Craig Stevens
(Lajoie/Pellerin 5-28)
The Duo beat 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever of Oneonta
& Ben Schlimmer of Camillus by 2 minutes, but 2nd place wasn’t easy as they
beat out Guillaume Blaise & Samuel Friggone for Quebec by just 1 second,
Schlimmer spoke to Craig Stevens about the close ending:
(Schlimmer 5-28)
62 year old Regatta champion Serge Corbin & his partner
Normand Mainguy finished 4th in the pro race, he talked with WCDO’s Craig
Stevens after the race;
(Serge Corbin 5-28)
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The Michigan Team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim
Triebold & Weston Willoughby won the C4 Race with a time of 7:37:45; Local Paddler Bob Zaveral of Mount Upton
spoke to Craig Stevens after his 4 person team finished 2nd in the C-4 race
yesterday:
(Zaveral 5-28)
Walton father Son team Bill & Lucas Walley won the tough
stock aluminum race by 40 minutes over the 2nd place finishers, Lucas Walley
talked about racing with the heavier canoes to WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Lucas Walley 5-28)
Complete results can be found at canoeregatta.org.
funding a housing development with 64 units in Oneonta' 6th Ward. The RSS development announced their plans
last year, with residents speaking out about the plans to have some people in
the development recovering from substance abuse. Governor Cuomo recently announced that 6
organizations in The Southern Tier would receive $21.3 million in tax credits
and low-interest loans from the State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018
Unified Funding applications; the Oneonta RSS project was not included.
The 57th General Clinton canoe regatta was held over the
Memorial Day weekend, with over 1000 pro & Amateur Paddlers from 22 states
& 5 Canadian Provinces participating.
The 2 person pro race was won by Steve Lajoie & Jimmy
Pellerin, who completed the 70 mile course in 7:15:23, they spoke with WCDO’s
Craig Stevens
(Lajoie/Pellerin 5-28)
The Duo beat 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever of Oneonta
& Ben Schlimmer of Camillus by 2 minutes, but 2nd place wasn’t easy as they
beat out Guillaume Blaise & Samuel Friggone for Quebec by just 1 second,
Schlimmer spoke to Craig Stevens about the close ending:
(Schlimmer 5-28)
62 year old Regatta champion Serge Corbin & his partner
Normand Mainguy finished 4th in the pro race, he talked with WCDO’s Craig
Stevens after the race;
(Serge Corbin 5-28)
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The Michigan Team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim
Triebold & Weston Willoughby won the C4 Race with a time of 7:37:45; Local Paddler Bob Zaveral of Mount Upton
spoke to Craig Stevens after his 4 person team finished 2nd in the C-4 race
yesterday:
(Zaveral 5-28)
Walton father Son team Bill & Lucas Walley won the tough
stock aluminum race by 40 minutes over the 2nd place finishers, Lucas Walley
talked about racing with the heavier canoes to WCDO’s Craig Stevens:
(Lucas Walley 5-28)
Complete results can be found at canoeregatta.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE
workforce development event today aimed at business owners and managers who are
struggling to hire staff or have employees in drug and/or alcohol treatment and
recovery. Representatives from the
Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO
Workforce and the Department of Labor will participate, the session will be
held at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 1/2 Main
Street, Delhi, more information is available at 746-2281.
workforce development event today aimed at business owners and managers who are
struggling to hire staff or have employees in drug and/or alcohol treatment and
recovery. Representatives from the
Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO
Workforce and the Department of Labor will participate, the session will be
held at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 1/2 Main
Street, Delhi, more information is available at 746-2281.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will be hosting a listening
session on rising prescription drug costs in Binghamton Today. The event will include health care
professionals, seniors, and community leaders, at the Koffman Southern Tier
Incubator at 120 Hawley Street at 11:30 a.m.
session on rising prescription drug costs in Binghamton Today. The event will include health care
professionals, seniors, and community leaders, at the Koffman Southern Tier
Incubator at 120 Hawley Street at 11:30 a.m.
Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with
Oneonta Elks, over their wrongful use of over $480,000 charitable assets from
the estate of a benefactor whose last will and testament directed that the
funds be used to help the needs of children, people with disabilities, and the
elderly. The Oneonta Elks are required
to repay those funds, after the investigation determined that the Oneonta Elks
repeatedly appropriated and expended almost $170,000 to pay for capital
improvements to its lodge building and property, as well as covering general
operating expenses, rather than for the intended purposes.
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Oneonta Elks, over their wrongful use of over $480,000 charitable assets from
the estate of a benefactor whose last will and testament directed that the
funds be used to help the needs of children, people with disabilities, and the
elderly. The Oneonta Elks are required
to repay those funds, after the investigation determined that the Oneonta Elks
repeatedly appropriated and expended almost $170,000 to pay for capital
improvements to its lodge building and property, as well as covering general
operating expenses, rather than for the intended purposes.
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The National Weather Service is calling for a Winter Storm
Watch Tuesday, local meteorologist rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-28-19)
Townsend said that he believes that
the storm will have up to 6 inches of snow accumulation Tuesday.
A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down Sealed Indictments
last Thursday after a narcotics trafficking investigation in the Delhi area. Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies arrested
61 year-old Herbert Jones and 47 year-old Nicole Byron of Delhi Friday, for
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling Heroin in the
Village of Delhi in December. Byron was
located and arrested in the City of Albany, & was returned to Delaware
County. Jones was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Friday and was remanded
to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending continuation
of his arraignment. Byron was arraigned
in Delaware County Court this morning and was also remanded to the Delaware
County Correctional Facility to be held without bail pending continuation of the
arraignment.
Watch Tuesday, local meteorologist rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-28-19)
Townsend said that he believes that
the storm will have up to 6 inches of snow accumulation Tuesday.
A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down Sealed Indictments
last Thursday after a narcotics trafficking investigation in the Delhi area. Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies arrested
61 year-old Herbert Jones and 47 year-old Nicole Byron of Delhi Friday, for
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling Heroin in the
Village of Delhi in December. Byron was
located and arrested in the City of Albany, & was returned to Delaware
County. Jones was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Friday and was remanded
to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending continuation
of his arraignment. Byron was arraigned
in Delaware County Court this morning and was also remanded to the Delaware
County Correctional Facility to be held without bail pending continuation of the
arraignment.
The Child Victims Act is expected to pass today in the
legislature, and a 3-way agreement was reached on this legislation last week.
Governor Cuomo has been a vocal advocate for the Child Victims Act for years,
and he even quoted Pope Francis in his State of the State address recently to
call for the passage of these bills by the legislature:
(Cuomo 1-28-19)
The Child Victim's act will be signed into law by Governor Cuomo
shortly after its expected passage in Albany.
legislature, and a 3-way agreement was reached on this legislation last week.
Governor Cuomo has been a vocal advocate for the Child Victims Act for years,
and he even quoted Pope Francis in his State of the State address recently to
call for the passage of these bills by the legislature:
(Cuomo 1-28-19)
The Child Victim's act will be signed into law by Governor Cuomo
shortly after its expected passage in Albany.
A new report shows that the use of E-Cigarettes by New York
State youth has sky-rocketed in the last few years by 160% over 4 years. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie Counties said that there is a
lot of work to be done to correct this issue:
(Linda Wegner 1-28-19)
Wegner said that the problem has been compounded by big
tobacco companies such as Marlboro, buying up E-cigarette companies & using
flavorings & marketing to entice youth into nicotine based products, state
& federal officials are just starting to consider legislative action to
stop these trends.
State youth has sky-rocketed in the last few years by 160% over 4 years. Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free
Communities of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie Counties said that there is a
lot of work to be done to correct this issue:
(Linda Wegner 1-28-19)
Wegner said that the problem has been compounded by big
tobacco companies such as Marlboro, buying up E-cigarette companies & using
flavorings & marketing to entice youth into nicotine based products, state
& federal officials are just starting to consider legislative action to
stop these trends.
State Senator Fred Akshar released his latest in a series of
online surveys. Akshar is asking his
constituents to weigh in on the Governor's proposal to legalize recreational
marijuana. Key provisions of the proposal include Establishing separate licensing
programs for marijuana growers, distributors and retailers, with a ban on
growers also opening retail shops;
Imposing a 20 percent state tax and 2 percent local tax on the sale of
the drug from wholesalers to retailers, plus a per-gram tax on growers;
Allowing counties and large cities to ban marijuana sales within their
boundaries & Banning marijuana sales to anyone under the age of 21. The
survey can be found at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
online surveys. Akshar is asking his
constituents to weigh in on the Governor's proposal to legalize recreational
marijuana. Key provisions of the proposal include Establishing separate licensing
programs for marijuana growers, distributors and retailers, with a ban on
growers also opening retail shops;
Imposing a 20 percent state tax and 2 percent local tax on the sale of
the drug from wholesalers to retailers, plus a per-gram tax on growers;
Allowing counties and large cities to ban marijuana sales within their
boundaries & Banning marijuana sales to anyone under the age of 21. The
survey can be found at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
Hundreds of county delegates
from across the state will gather Today through Wednesday for the New York
State Association of Counties Legislative Conference at the Desmond Hotel in
Albany. Attendees will participate in
bipartisan standing committee meetings, training workshops, policy discussions,
keynote addresses, and business meetings.
More information is available at nysac.org.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
Police arrested 26 year old Bethany Kasson & 38 year old Anthony
Thompson of Binghamton following a drug
bust at 116 Park Avenue Friday. Police seized 25 grams of Fentanyl plus
Cocaine, $7,800 cash from suspected drug sales, Marijuana, & Drug Packaging
Materials, Kasson & Thompson face 6 counts of Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance, 1 count of Criminal Possession of Marijuana, and 4 counts
of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, they were being held pending court action.
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from across the state will gather Today through Wednesday for the New York
State Association of Counties Legislative Conference at the Desmond Hotel in
Albany. Attendees will participate in
bipartisan standing committee meetings, training workshops, policy discussions,
keynote addresses, and business meetings.
More information is available at nysac.org.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
Police arrested 26 year old Bethany Kasson & 38 year old Anthony
Thompson of Binghamton following a drug
bust at 116 Park Avenue Friday. Police seized 25 grams of Fentanyl plus
Cocaine, $7,800 cash from suspected drug sales, Marijuana, & Drug Packaging
Materials, Kasson & Thompson face 6 counts of Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance, 1 count of Criminal Possession of Marijuana, and 4 counts
of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, they were being held pending court action.