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WCDO News — Thursday 9-11-14
A candlelight vigil will be held today in honor of State Trooper Christopher Skinner at 6:00 PM at Port Dickinson Community Park. The event is organized by the town and by State Police Troop C, & is open to the public. Trooper Skinner had pulled over a car May 29 on I-81 in Chenango Bridge, he was out of his patrol vehicle & hit by a white truck allegedly driven by Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida. Upton has been indicted on 11 charges, including 1st degree murder.
The State University of New York community college system, applied for a $15 million federal grant, to fund worker-training programs. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is pushing the U.S. Labor Department, to approve the application to establish training programs in mechatronics and advanced manufacturing. Mechatronics incorporates engineering, mechanics and electronics. Schumer said 20,000 new jobs are possible in upstate New York through 2020. The U.S. Labor Department is expected to make a decision on the grant application within the next 2 months.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Apple’s new iPhone 6 will go on sale this month, it’s a reminder that all wireless carriers and smartphone manufacturers should implement a kill switch on all devices, as the rise in smartphone thefts increased as criminals target devices without a kill switch. Robberies involving iPhones fell following the release of Apple’s Activation Lock.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has developed a website to help you determine if you will be at risk of flooding up to three days in advance. Officials said knowing the flood stages of the rivers are the first step in being prepared. Using the tool you can figure out what level the river has to be at for it to flood your home. To visit the new flood tool go to weather.gov/bgm.
The Village of Sidney will get another 1.7 million dollars from FEMA through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Sidney mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that this funding will insure that taxpayers will NOT be affected:
(Andy Matviak 9-11-14)
Matviak said that up to 100 structures in the low lying areas around River Street are involved in the current round of buyouts, that section of the village faces major changes in composition after being the hardest hit area for flooding in both 2006 & 2011.
Governor Cuomo announced the I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage report is available online. The report tracks the color change in foliage throughout the state through November. The governor also announced a social media campaign called “Foliage Photog of the Week.” Each week, one picture submitted on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook would be used to promote fall tourism. For information, or for a map on the best fall foliage viewing spots, go to ILOVENY.com.
Sherrill City Commissioner Mike Hennessy said he's not ready to concede Tuesday's Democratic primary to Assemblyman Bill Magee, despite falling short by more than 500 votes. Hennessy, who is also a former Oneida County lawmaker, is fighting for a spot on November's ballot on a "Fix Albany" line. Magee's supporters challenged that attempt, and Hennessy has a court date in Albany on Sept. 22nd. Magee beat Hennessy by 560 votes for the Democratic line in the 121st Assembly District. Republican John Salka is on the ballot in November.
The State University of New York community college system, applied for a $15 million federal grant, to fund worker-training programs. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is pushing the U.S. Labor Department, to approve the application to establish training programs in mechatronics and advanced manufacturing. Mechatronics incorporates engineering, mechanics and electronics. Schumer said 20,000 new jobs are possible in upstate New York through 2020. The U.S. Labor Department is expected to make a decision on the grant application within the next 2 months.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Apple’s new iPhone 6 will go on sale this month, it’s a reminder that all wireless carriers and smartphone manufacturers should implement a kill switch on all devices, as the rise in smartphone thefts increased as criminals target devices without a kill switch. Robberies involving iPhones fell following the release of Apple’s Activation Lock.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has developed a website to help you determine if you will be at risk of flooding up to three days in advance. Officials said knowing the flood stages of the rivers are the first step in being prepared. Using the tool you can figure out what level the river has to be at for it to flood your home. To visit the new flood tool go to weather.gov/bgm.
The Village of Sidney will get another 1.7 million dollars from FEMA through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Sidney mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO News that this funding will insure that taxpayers will NOT be affected:
(Andy Matviak 9-11-14)
Matviak said that up to 100 structures in the low lying areas around River Street are involved in the current round of buyouts, that section of the village faces major changes in composition after being the hardest hit area for flooding in both 2006 & 2011.
Governor Cuomo announced the I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage report is available online. The report tracks the color change in foliage throughout the state through November. The governor also announced a social media campaign called “Foliage Photog of the Week.” Each week, one picture submitted on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook would be used to promote fall tourism. For information, or for a map on the best fall foliage viewing spots, go to ILOVENY.com.
Sherrill City Commissioner Mike Hennessy said he's not ready to concede Tuesday's Democratic primary to Assemblyman Bill Magee, despite falling short by more than 500 votes. Hennessy, who is also a former Oneida County lawmaker, is fighting for a spot on November's ballot on a "Fix Albany" line. Magee's supporters challenged that attempt, and Hennessy has a court date in Albany on Sept. 22nd. Magee beat Hennessy by 560 votes for the Democratic line in the 121st Assembly District. Republican John Salka is on the ballot in November.
WCDO News — Monday 6-2-14
Service arrangements have been announced for fallen New York State Trooper Christopher Skinner. Skinner was a 13-year veteran of the New York State Police; he was killed in the line of duty last Thursday, after he was intentionally hit by a car while conducting a traffic stop on I-81. Calling hours are scheduled from 3:00 to 8:00 PM today at the Community Baptist Church on 743 Chenango Street in Port Dickinson. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday, at First Baptist Church at 1321 Reynolds Rd. in Johnson City.
State Police warn the public of any potential fraudulent accounts that may be created on the Internet requesting donations for the family of Trooper Christopher Skinner. The Skinner family is endorsing 2 funds for donations at this time. The first is the “Skinner Children Education Fund” that has been set up at the Visions Federal Credit Union. The second is the Signal 30 Fund at nystpba.org (http://www.nystpba.org/Home.aspx). This is an organization that help’s the families of New York State Police.
State Police warn the public of any potential fraudulent accounts that may be created on the Internet requesting donations for the family of Trooper Christopher Skinner. The Skinner family is endorsing 2 funds for donations at this time. The first is the “Skinner Children Education Fund” that has been set up at the Visions Federal Credit Union. The second is the Signal 30 Fund at nystpba.org (http://www.nystpba.org/Home.aspx). This is an organization that help’s the families of New York State Police.
WCDO News — Thursday 4-3-14
Calling hours for the fallen Johnson City Police officer David Smith will be held today from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home in Port Dickinson. Officer Smith’s Funeral will be tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM at Sarah Jane Johnson Church in Johnson City. Representatives from Police agencies from all over will be attending.
A Norwich teen is facing charges after she jumped out a window at the Norwich City Police Department. 17-year-old Cheyenne Davenport was charged with 2nd degree burglary, 2 counts of petty larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after she allegedly entered a relative’s house and took medication and cash. 2 hours later, she jumped out the department’s window, Police found her hiding in a nearby house and also charged her with 2nd degree escape. Davenport was sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,500 bail.
The National Baseball Hall Of Fame announced today that on Memorial Day Weekend would feature 75 former major leaguers playing in 2014 Hall of Fame Classic, presented by Ford Motor Company, at Doubleday field in Cooperstown. Hall of Fame Members Roberto Alomar, Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers, Eddie Murray, Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith will serve as managers and coaches for the sixth annual game on Saturday, May 24th starting with the Home Run Derby at 1 PM and the Classic will start at 2:05 PM. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are $ available at 1-877-726-9028 or at baseballhall.org.
12.6% of New York residents’ income went to state and local taxes in 2011, the highest rate in the nation, according to a report from the Tax Foundation. Their annual report placed New York at the top of the list for the second straight year, though the total burden fell from 13.1% in 2010. The national average for 2011 was 9.8%. State Lawmakers have lowered the State tax rates since 2011.
The Delaware, Ulster & Greene Sheriff’s Departments and State Police investigated vehicle thefts, & announced the arrest of 53-year-old Joel Yaro of Ulster Park for 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny. Yaro is accused of the theft of a vehicle from Hancock that was recovered in the Town of Kortright later that day, following the recovery of that vehicle; Deputies investigated the theft of a vehicle from the Town of Kortright, which was recovered by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies the following day. Yaro was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court on the two Grand Larceny charges Wednesday; he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail pending further court action.
Tougher texting-while-driving penalties for teenage and new drivers were included in this year’s state budget agreement. Under the state’s new budget, drivers who are under 18, or have a probationary license, will see their driving rights suspended for 120 days on a first texting conviction and a year on the second one. The governor has pushed for tougher distracted-driving penalties since taking office in 2011, when he and lawmakers changed the state’s texting-while-driving ban from a secondary to a primary offense. Last year, there were 55,130 texting-while-driving tickets issued in the state, up 82 percent from the previous year.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, where parents are encouraged to educate their children about the dangers of alcohol & alcohol dependency. Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County told WCDO News that research in the last few years has indicated that alcohol to a forming teenaged brain has lasting consequences:
(Dave Ramsey 4-3-14)
Those who would like more information can go the toe council’s website at ADACONLINE.org.
State attorney general Eric Schneiderman announced agreements with 10 repossession businesses to help limit the marketing of short-term loans using cars as collateral. With so-called title loans, the short-term borrowing by consumers with poor credit histories can carry high interest rates, making them difficult to pay off and easier to roll over for additional interest. At the end of the loan, borrowers may face balloon payments or loss of their cars. More information is available at oag.state.ny.us.
A Norwich teen is facing charges after she jumped out a window at the Norwich City Police Department. 17-year-old Cheyenne Davenport was charged with 2nd degree burglary, 2 counts of petty larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after she allegedly entered a relative’s house and took medication and cash. 2 hours later, she jumped out the department’s window, Police found her hiding in a nearby house and also charged her with 2nd degree escape. Davenport was sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,500 bail.
The National Baseball Hall Of Fame announced today that on Memorial Day Weekend would feature 75 former major leaguers playing in 2014 Hall of Fame Classic, presented by Ford Motor Company, at Doubleday field in Cooperstown. Hall of Fame Members Roberto Alomar, Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers, Eddie Murray, Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith will serve as managers and coaches for the sixth annual game on Saturday, May 24th starting with the Home Run Derby at 1 PM and the Classic will start at 2:05 PM. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are $ available at 1-877-726-9028 or at baseballhall.org.
12.6% of New York residents’ income went to state and local taxes in 2011, the highest rate in the nation, according to a report from the Tax Foundation. Their annual report placed New York at the top of the list for the second straight year, though the total burden fell from 13.1% in 2010. The national average for 2011 was 9.8%. State Lawmakers have lowered the State tax rates since 2011.
The Delaware, Ulster & Greene Sheriff’s Departments and State Police investigated vehicle thefts, & announced the arrest of 53-year-old Joel Yaro of Ulster Park for 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny. Yaro is accused of the theft of a vehicle from Hancock that was recovered in the Town of Kortright later that day, following the recovery of that vehicle; Deputies investigated the theft of a vehicle from the Town of Kortright, which was recovered by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies the following day. Yaro was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court on the two Grand Larceny charges Wednesday; he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail pending further court action.
Tougher texting-while-driving penalties for teenage and new drivers were included in this year’s state budget agreement. Under the state’s new budget, drivers who are under 18, or have a probationary license, will see their driving rights suspended for 120 days on a first texting conviction and a year on the second one. The governor has pushed for tougher distracted-driving penalties since taking office in 2011, when he and lawmakers changed the state’s texting-while-driving ban from a secondary to a primary offense. Last year, there were 55,130 texting-while-driving tickets issued in the state, up 82 percent from the previous year.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, where parents are encouraged to educate their children about the dangers of alcohol & alcohol dependency. Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County told WCDO News that research in the last few years has indicated that alcohol to a forming teenaged brain has lasting consequences:
(Dave Ramsey 4-3-14)
Those who would like more information can go the toe council’s website at ADACONLINE.org.
State attorney general Eric Schneiderman announced agreements with 10 repossession businesses to help limit the marketing of short-term loans using cars as collateral. With so-called title loans, the short-term borrowing by consumers with poor credit histories can carry high interest rates, making them difficult to pay off and easier to roll over for additional interest. At the end of the loan, borrowers may face balloon payments or loss of their cars. More information is available at oag.state.ny.us.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware CountyCHEYENNE DAVENPORTDAVE RAMSEYEDDIE MURRAYHANCOCKJOEL YAROJohnson CityJOHNSON CITY POLICE OFFICER DAVID SMITHKORTRIGHTNational Baseball Hall of FameNorwichOZZIE SMITHPHIL NIEKROPORT DICKINSONROBERTO ALOMARROLLIE FINGERSState Attorney General Eric SchneidermanULSTER PARKWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 4-2-14
The Johnson city police department announced that calling hours for officer David Smith will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the Chase & Son Funeral Home at 737 Chenango Street in Port Dickinson and funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Sara Jane Johnson Memorial Church at 308 Main Street in Johnson City. Johnson City Police announced that street closures are expected along Main & Baldwin Street on Friday.
the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and City of Norwich Police Department executed a “no knock” search warrant at a Norwich Inn motel room located in the Town of Norwich Monday afternoon. The search warrant followed an investigation into Crack Cocaine sales, officers arrested 18 year old Noel Budram of The Bronx, who was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and $2,400 cash. Budram was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail and is scheduled to reappear at a later date, further arrests are pending.
The next Federal Energy Regulatory Commission public comment hearing will be held tonight in Afton. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Afton High School, as the commission will take public comment on the Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Constitution pipeline route along the I-88 corridor, from Pennsylvania to Schoharie County.
Cornell cooperative extension will hold “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop in Unadilla this evening. Those in attendance will learn how to save money on home heating costs, and receive a free kit. The workshop will be held at the Unadilla Library from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 369-3131.
the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and City of Norwich Police Department executed a “no knock” search warrant at a Norwich Inn motel room located in the Town of Norwich Monday afternoon. The search warrant followed an investigation into Crack Cocaine sales, officers arrested 18 year old Noel Budram of The Bronx, who was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and $2,400 cash. Budram was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail and is scheduled to reappear at a later date, further arrests are pending.
The next Federal Energy Regulatory Commission public comment hearing will be held tonight in Afton. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Afton High School, as the commission will take public comment on the Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Constitution pipeline route along the I-88 corridor, from Pennsylvania to Schoharie County.
Cornell cooperative extension will hold “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop in Unadilla this evening. Those in attendance will learn how to save money on home heating costs, and receive a free kit. The workshop will be held at the Unadilla Library from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 369-3131.