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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-21-22

Some rapidly changing temperatures will be occurring over the next few days into the Christmas Holiday Weekend, Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 12-21-22)

A sizable percentage of the country will have adverse Winter Weather over the next few days, We'll have a look at the forecast at the end of this newscast.

The US Justice Department arrested Arley Gonzalez of Miami Florida for participating in an access device fraud conspiracy. Gonzalez was sentenced to 27 months in prison after he admitted to build skimming devices designed to steal gas station customer information in several counties in New York State, the information was used to obtain cash from unsuspecting customers from December 2015 to July 2019. Gonzalez must forfeit $247,000 as part of his plea agreement in addition to the 27 months in prison.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $102 million awarded to 64 projects through the Restore New York Communities Initiative. The Southern Tier was awarded more than $15.7 Million in support of 8 projects, including in the Village of Endicott with $6 Million for the IBM North Street Demolition Project: almost $3 Million Dollars for the City of Binghamton for the development of vacant site into a multi-story building with 102 rental units & $1.8 million dollars for the Town of Roxbury for the Inn at Kirkside, to re-purpose the historic site into a hotel/restaurant with an integrated educational program.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that items from the World Champions Houston Astros is being displayed currently. Artifacts donated by the Astros include a Jersey worn by World Series MVP Jeremy Peña, wristbands & toothpicks from Manager Dusty Baker, a Glove used by outfielder Chas McCormick, spikes from Pitchers Justin Verlander & Ryan Pressly, and a ball thrown by Cristian Javier from the Game 4 combined no-hitter and signed by all 4 Astros pitchers as well as catcher Christian Vázquez.

Unadilla Valley Central School District voters approved a $17.8 million capital project by a vote of 114 to 18. The renovations and improvements will be funded through state aid and an allocation from the district’s reserve funds. The project is expected to be budget neutral, with no anticipated impact on the tax levy.

Area United Way programs are seeing only about 60% of their stated goals for the 2022 year, with donations being accepted through December 31st, Elizabeth Monaco currently heads up the United Way in Chenango, Madison, Delaware & Otsego Counties:

(Elizabeth Monaco 12-15-22)

Anyone who would like to make a donation to one of the area United Way Programs can call 607-334-8815.

Voters in the Morris Central School district approved of the $14.5 Million Dollar Project Tuesday, by a vote of 105 to 53. The project will be paid for through State Aid & A capital reserve fund, a big piece of the project calls for the replacement of the bus garage, which has been in service for 71 years. Construction is expected to begin next year.

Gene Schmidt announced that he & his family will again host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM:

(Gene Schmidt 12-14-22)

Schmidt said that this is the 10th year that he & his family have hosted this event, with the contributions from many area businesses & organizations.

The State Health Department reported the COVID 19 continues to be a concern, along with influenza variants this winter. Over 65,000 tests were conducted State Wide from Saturday through Monday, with over 4500 positive tests, or 5.3%, Patient hospitalizations are over 3500, with almost 1300 in an ICU bed & 138 on ventilators, there were 98 deaths reported over the 3 day [period.

The Unadilla Valley Central School District is proposing a capital project totaling $17.8 million, with voting scheduled for today. The renovations and improvements would be funded through state aid and an allocation from the district’s reserve funds, with no affect on taxpayers. Voting will be from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM in the Storm Alley.

State Police arrested 26 year old Peter Tarallo of Sidney for 2nd degree Assault, after Troopers were dispatched to a report of an assault at an apartment on State Highway 8 in the town of Unadilla. The troopers discovered that a victim was struck with a sauce pan over the head several times, leading to an injury. The victim was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich for further evaluation. Tarallo was located with the assistance of village of Sidney Police, he was transported to the State Police headquarters in Sidney and processed & was transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment and Processing.

The Broome County Sheriff's Department arrested 2 area men for several counts of Criminal possession of a weapon, after they posted a Facebook live stream Monday. 42 year old Nicholas Skiba of Johnson City and 23 year old Keith Hall of Chenango Forks were arrested, a handgun was seen in the live stream and Skiba was wearing Ballistic Body Armor, The Whitney Point & Chenango Forks schools were on lock out, along with Wilson Medical Center and Binghamton General Hospital. Sheriff's Deputies obtained a search Warrant for Skiba's cell Phone & Facebook page, they discovered the location of the 2 men at a residence on State Route 12 In Chenango Forks, they were taken into custody, Deputies seized 5 handguns, 4 rifles 3 shotguns 2 black powder pistols and large capacity magazines, the investigation is ongoing.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-13-22

The Morris Central School District residents will be voting on a Building project Today, Superintendent Jamie Maistros told WCDO News about the project:

(Jamie Maistros 12-13-22)

Voting will be today from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM in the main lobby. Maistros said that the project would be paid from through 86% state aid and a capital reserve fund.

The State Department of Transportation announced that construction is complete on a $16 million project to replace the bridge carrying Front Street over Interstate 81 at Exit 5 in the Town of Dickinson. The project consisted of roundabouts placed at 2 intersections, along Route 11 and the upgrade of another intersection with new traffic signals.

$55.4 million in financial assistance will be available for water infrastructure improvement projects throughout the state. Locally, the City of Oneonta will receive $6.7 Million Dollars from interest-free financing for upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Voters in the Bainbridge Guilford School district approved of their Capital Project Wednesday. Voters approved by a 140-71 vote in favor of the project, a big portion of the project will improve the Athletic Fields and construct a parking lot next to the Football Field with 102 parking spaces.

The Sidney Central School District announced that the Observatory will be closed tonight, due to inclement weather.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-8-22

The Morris Central School District residents will be voting on a Building project on Tuesday December 13th, Superintendent Jamie Maistros told WCDO News about the $14.5 million dollar project:

(Jamie Maistros 12-8-22)

Maistros said that there will be a public forum today at 5:30 in the School Library, & a link to the meeting will be posted on the District Website for those who can not attend in person.

Destination Oneonta will be hosting the annual Tree Lighting later today In Muller Plaza. The tree lighting is scheduled for 5:30 PM, & is open to the public.

The Town of Sidney will hold a public meeting today at 6:30 PM, to discuss amending the Town zoning laws. The meeting will be held at The Town Building located at 44 Grand Street.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that historic reforms are in place in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act:

(Gillibrand 12-7-22)

Gillibrand said that last year’s defense bill did make some important changes, but still left many critical powers with commanders, which she has been fighting to change for the last 10 years.

The Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that they will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year & they will close permanently after the 2023 Spring semester. The Board said that the closure was necessary due to financial concerns accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic and inflation. The Board reported that they will work to assist students with their plans for transferring for the Fall 2023 semester.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)

Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-22-22

Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions of Cross Tie Disposal of Kentucky, and its Vice President, Harold Young, for illegally dumping contaminated railroad ties treated with hazardous materials in Chenango County and creating fake receipts to conceal the illegal disposal. Cross Tie pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny and Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment, while Young pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment. Both Cross Tie and Young were sentenced in Chenango County Court to three-year conditional discharges, they will pay over $117,000 in penalties and fines.

The State Health Department announced that the regular strains of influenza are widespread for the 6th straight week. For the week of November 12th, 11,696 cases of the flu were detected out of over 68,000 samples, for a 17% positivist rate. The number of patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza was 621, a 43% increase over the previous week. There have been no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this season.

The Unadilla Valley Central School District is proposing a capital project totaling $17.8 million, with voting on December 14th. The renovations and improvements would be funded through state aid and an allocation from the district’s reserve funds.

On Saturday, staff and youth from the Tobacco Free Zone/Reality Check program of Chenango County commemorated this year’s Great American Smokeout by conducting a cigarette Butt cleanup in the East & West Parks in the City of Norwich. Tobacco Free Zone coordinator Brad Morrison explains:

(Brad Morrison 11-21-22)

The Tobacco Free Zone program of Chenango County can assist municipalities, employers and other groups to transition their property to tobacco-free spaces. More information is available at TFreeZone.net.

Morris Central School District residents will vote on a $14.5 million capital project, which includes replacing the bus garage, roofs on the main building, repaving the parking lot and installing LED energy efficient lights and replacing flooring as necessary, installing more cameras, replacing fire doors and updating the heating of the school. 86% of the project will come from state aid and the district will use $1 million in its capital reserves fund, a public forum will be held at 5:30 PM on December 8th in the school's library. The vote will be December 13th at the school's main entrance.

The Cullman Child Development Center announced a major expansion of their child care facility in Sidney, Executive Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-14-22)

Williams said that the Cullman Center been in greater demand following the COVID 19 pandemic, requiring the expansion project. more information is available at 607-563-PLAY, or email amy.williams@cullmancenter.org.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District will be holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project on Wednesday, December 7th, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 11-8-22)

Ryan said that they would use their $4Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.

The State Health Department reported that COVID 19 statistics continue to increase, as the regular flu cases are also widespread. Statistics from November 5th through the 7th showed that 6.84% of those test were positive for the virus, patients hospitalizations are approaching 3000 statewide, with 302 ICU patients and 105 of those were on ventilators. There were 66 more deaths reported in Hospitals & nursing homes over the 3 day reporting period.

The State DOT will hold a public hearing today at 5:30 pm. to discuss plans to enhance safety at 4 sites on State Route 8 in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin and Norwich. The proposed project will widen traffic lanes and shoulders, improve sight distances, reduce curvature in the roadway, The hearing will take place at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium. More information is available at dot.ny.gov/Rt8Safety

State Police and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services announced that a contingent of 50 State Troopers left Saturday morning for Puerto Rico to help the island nation as it recovers from the devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. The first wave of 50 Troopers, along with 69 New Jersey State Troopers, flew out of JFK airport at about 10 am. this morning bound for Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The flight was donated by Jet Blue Airlines.

The State DOT will hold a public hearing this Wednesday at 5:30 pm. to discuss plans to enhance safety at 4 sites on State Route 8 in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin and Norwich. The proposed project will widen traffic lanes and shoulders, improve sight distances & reduce curves, the hearing will take place at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium. More information is available at dot.ny.gov/Rt8Safety

The Broome County DPW will host a public information session today about the Colesville Road Safety Improvement project. The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Colesville Road, North Road, and Sanitaria Springs Road, the meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at 780 Welton Street, Harpursville.

The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers about the availability of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer, for anyone age 12 or older and from Moderna for those 18 or older. To schedule an appointment for a booster, New Yorkers should contact their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; or visit vaccines.gov; the latest COVID 19 stats show a 6.88% positivity rate, the 7-Day rolling average was 6.43%, Patient Hospitalization are down to 2,002, with 215 ICU Patients & 69 on ventilators.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend & participate.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-19-22

The State DOT will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 28th at 5:30 pm. to discuss plans to enhance safety at 4 sites on State Route 8 in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin and Norwich. The proposed project will widen traffic lanes and shoulders, improve sight distances, reduce curvature in the roadway, The hearing will take place at the Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium. More information is available at dot.ny.gov/Rt8Safety

Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies and employees of the Susquehanna SPCA seized an assortment of malnourished animals from Village Farms in Gilbertsville on Friday, 17 horses, 2 pigs, a llama, a donkey and a cat were taken from the farm, The investigation is ongoing.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $230 million in awards will go to 9 upstate airports for revitalization projects. The Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport will get $32 million to fund 2 projects, one will entail a relocation of the General Aviation Terminal to integrate it with the Passenger Terminal, The 2nd project will construct a new, 3,000-square-foot General Aviation Customs & Border Protection facility south of the terminal.

Telephone Registration opens Saturday for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Days. Businesses will bring their hazardous materials on Friday October 7th, residents who pre-register will bring their items Saturday October 8th. The Number to register by phone will be 607-865-6474.

Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Recognition Ceremony on today, at Peila View Farms in Oxford, spokesperson Audrey Robinson told WCDO News about the award winners:

(Audrey Robinson 9-15-22)

A brief presentation on project and membership updates will be provided at the event that begins at 4:00 pm in Oxford.

The Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 3 day Yard Sale today, tomorrow & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity's small works house projects. More information is available at 607-843-6249 or chenangohabitat.org.

State Police arrested 19 year old Alec Hollenbeck of Lincklaen and 53 year old Duane Hollenbeck of Moravia after an investigation regarding ghost guns and large capacity ammunition feeding devices that are illegal in New York State. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Alec Hollenbeck was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, & faces court action today, Duane Hollenbeck was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, he appear in Lincklaen Town Court on September 20th.

The Sidney Central School District voters approved of the $8 Million Dollar capital project Tuesday. The project passed 158-77, more information is available in the district website.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-22

Residents of the Sidney Central School District are voting today on an 8 Million Dollar project dealing with outdoor spaces, playgrounds, Tennis Courts & parking. Voting today from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Sidney High School Cafeteria, the project would be paid for by State Aid, a Capital Reserve Fund, with no affect to taxpayers.

The Broome County’s District Attorney’s Office announced that 23 year old Muhammad Aziz of Johnson City pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a weapon, State Police executed a search warrant at the Aziz residence on June 15th in Johnson City, police confiscated cocaine, methamphetamine and an illegal firearm. Aziz will be sentenced on December 12th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-22

In Monday's State COVID 19 report, Governor Hochul announced that masking will now be optional in multiple settings, including on public transportation, for-hire vehicles, airports, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, and detention centers. Masks will continue to be required at adult care and health care facilities. In Monday's testing, the positivity rate decreased to 6.95%, the 7-Day Average rate was 6.56%, Patient Hospitalization were down to 2,143, with 230 ICU Patients & 84 on Ventilators, there were 30 deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes from the virus.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle fail to dim its headlights when approaching oncoming traffic Saturday Night. Deputies stopped 20-year-old Louis Manzanares of Uniondale, , whose driver’s license was suspended. Deputies arrested Manzanares for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Dim Lights and Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he was released and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

The Sidney Central School District will seek voter approval tomorrow for an $8 Million dollar project that calls for a variety of improvements around the campus, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that the time is right financially for this project:

(Eben Bullock 9-7-22)

Bullock said that with the reserve fund & state Aid, there will be no adverse effect to District Taxpayers, Voting will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.

The Broome County Department of Public Works' Engineering Division will host a public information session on September 20th, about the Colesville Road Safety Improvement project. The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Colesville Road, North Road, and Sanitaria Springs Road, the meeting was called to get input from local residents about the proposal. The meeting will be September 20th at 7:00 PM at 780 Welton Street, Harpursville.

A.M. News Monday 9-12-22

An investigation into the theft of numerous catalytic converters reported in Otsego County has resulted in the arrest of 38 year old Joshua Dresser of Schenevus. Dresser has been charged with several counts of Auto Stripping, Grand Larceny, & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 1 count of Criminal Mischief for allegedly cutting off & stealing Catalytic converters from vehicles from numerous locations. Dresser was released on appearance tickets for 3 town courts in the coming weeks.

Governor Hochul issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency, increasing the availability of resources to protect New Yorkers against polio. The Order immediately expands the network of polio vaccine administrators with the addition of EMS workers, midwives, and pharmacists and authorizes physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non-patient specific standing orders for polio vaccines. The order also requires healthcare providers to send polio immunization data to the State Department of Health All New Yorkers who are unvaccinated should get immunized right away.

The State Health Department reports that as of today, there are a total of 3,485 confirmed monkeypox cases in New York State. 92% of the cases are in New York City, there are 2 confirmed cases in Broome County & 1 in Delaware County. Symptoms of monkeypox can include Rashes, bumps, or blisters, Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue. These symptoms may occur before or after the rash appears, or not at all. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9--7-22

The Sidney Central School District will seek voter approval on September 13th for an $8 Million dollar project, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about the proposal.

(Eben Bullock 9-7-22)

Bullock said that the project would be paid for with State Aid & A Capital Reserve fund, with no effect to District Taxpayers. Voting will be next Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.

The Latest COVID 19 statistics show a slow steady decline, with 7% Positivity rate reported on Tuesday, the 7 day rolling average was down to 6.29%. Patients hospitalizations have declined to 2,394, that a decrease of about 175 since last week, also there were 252 ICU patients with 102 on Ventilators, which is an increase of 13 since last week, & with the overall decline in COVID 19 cases, Students in New York state will not have to wear masks or be quarantined if they came in contact with someone with COVID.

The State DOT is advising motorists that the off-ramp at Exit 19 on Interstate 88 westbound in the Town of Worcester, will close for approximately 60 days starting on Monday, August 29. The closure is necessary to facilitate a project to resurface the road and rehabilitate bridges. A variable message sign will alert motorists of the closure and direct them to Exit 20 and a signed detour utilizing State Route 7.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that police agencies have removed 6,007 illegal guns from communities across New York State during the first 7 months of the year, a 20% increase over 2021. State Police seized 1,468 guns from August 2021 to July 2022: a 140% increase when compared to August 2020 to July 2021, The State's budget contains $227 million to fund programs implemented by law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations.

One of the largest crowds in Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony History attended yesterday's festivities in Cooperstown, to see 7 more inducted. A large number of attendees came from the New England States to see Boston Red Sox Star Designated Hitter David Ortiz inducted, he appreciated all who supported him along the way:

(David Ortiz 7-25-22)

Also inducted yesterday, Left handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, Cuban Born Outfielders Tony Oliva & Minnie Minosa, Dodgers & New York Mets Legend Gil Hodges, Cooperstown area native Bud Fowler, an early black player & manager in the 1800's, And Negro League Star & Ambassador Buck O'Neill.

The 1st Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin Sunday, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull decided to start the scholarship fund for students in the Tri-County region;

(Nate Lull 7-25-22)

Lull said that he expects to continue with the Golf Tournament in July or August going forward, and may announce other fundraiser in the coming months for the Scholarship fund.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-25-22

Another large crowd attended this year's Class of 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown on Sunday. First up was Left Handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, who played from 1959 to 1983, mostly with the Minnesota Twins, he said it was an honor to be selected by the Golden Era Committee for induction:

(Jim Kaat 7-25-22)

Kaat's teammate for many of his years in Minnesota was Outfield Tony Oliva, who thanked people for traveling from all over, especially Minnesota, to share in his special day:

(TONY OLIVA 7-25-22)

The Late Gil Hodges made a name for himself as a 1st baseman for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers, and as the manager of the Miracle Mets of 1969. Gil's daughter Irene Hodges told the audience how her father soothed the fears of Japanese children by teaching them baseball during Word War 2, but how he befriended & championed Jackie Robinson, the 1st African American Major Leaguer & Hodges teammate in Brooklyn:

(IRENE HODGES 7-25-22)

The last speech was by David Ortiz, who after marginal success with Minnesota, blossomed into a 3 time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox, he told the crowd, to always encourage others:

(DAVID ORTIZ 7-25-22)

Also Inducted, Fort Plain New York Native Bud Fowler, a black pioneer who played in the early days of organized Baseball, Legendary Cuban born star outfielder Minnie Minoso, Negro League player & ambassador Buck O'Neill.

A 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport was charged in federal court Saturday with assaulting a member of Congress using a dangerous weapon. Jakubonis faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of wielding a sharp object at Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Monroe County Thursday night. Jakobonis was charged by local law enforcement with Attempted Assault in the attempted attack, Zeldin wasn’t injured.

Delaware County DPW announced the closure of county Route 37 in the town of Middletown to through traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Monday July 25. Crews will be performing a slope stabilization project, the closure will be between Main Street and Breezy Hill Road, work is expected to be completed by the end of August. The road will be open for one lane traffic controlled by a traffic light, during off-work hours.

Rochester police officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was killed and Officer Sino Seng was injured in an ambush shooting Thursday night. Mazurkiewicz was a 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department, he was patrolling with Officer Seng when a male approached them and opened fire. Seng was shot in the lower body and is expected to survive, a woman who witnessed the attack was also shot and was injured with non-life-threatening injuries, the investigation is continuing.

The Tri Town Theater is looking for volunteers to help out Sunday, with a clean up project at their storage barn at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Interested volunteers can show up at 10: AM Sunday at the barn near the baseball field, more information is available at 607-287-1288.

WCDO's Nate Lull has started a Scholarship program, with the 1st fundraiser to be a golf Tournament in Franklin Sunday, he told WCDO News about it:

(Nate Lull 7-22-22)

Lull said that he hopes to make this an annual event & other events may be added to raise additional funds for future scholarships.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-22-22

More than 50 Hall of Famers are expected to return to Cooperstown this weekend to honor the Class of 2022. Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, the Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate & Congressman Lee Zeldin was attacked at a campaign event in Monroe County last night while giving a speech. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport for 2nd Degree Attempted assault, he was processed & released in his own recognizance, Zeldin was not injured.

Springbrook has closed on the purchase of properties known as the "Ford Block" on Main Street in Oneonta, Springbrook Chief Operating Officer Seth Haight told WCDO News why they got involved with the Project:

(Seth Haight 7-20-22)

The website on the project is thefordonmain.com.

The Annual Colorscape Chenango Festival returns to downtown Norwich in September, spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:

(Roz DeRensis 7-20-22)

DeRensis said that the full line up of event can be found at colorscape.org.

Delaware County DPW announced the closure of county Route 37 in the town of Middletown to through traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Monday July 25. Crews will be performing a slope stabilization project, the closure will be between Main Street and Breezy Hill Road, work is expected to be completed by the end of August. The road will be open for one lane traffic controlled by a traffic light, during off-work hours.

39 year-old Isaac Anzaroot of Brooklyn was arrested today by the Binghamton Police Warrant Division. Anzaroot is the owner of numerous properties in the city, he was wanted on 12 bench warrants and 2 arrest warrants related to housing code violations & for failing to appear in court to answer those violations. The Binghamton Code Department condemned the First National Bank building at 95 Court due to fire alarm system issues, which forced many of Anzaroot's tenants to locate elsewhere.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-13-22

The State DOT will be installing a new water main on State Route 7; Main Street in Otego, starting today, to facilitate a pavement, sidewalk and drainage project. Work will result in a short interruption of water service to village residents beginning at 10:00 AM, for about 3 hours.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office issued a follow up report on a 2019 audit of the Hancock Fire Department. The audit included recommendations for rental payments, disbursements made by the Treasurer and collections from the clothing organization, ambulance corporation and fundraising activities. Auditors revisited the department this year, the department has had 1 of 10 recommendations implemented, 3 were partially implemented and 6 were not implemented.

The renovations at the Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford Street in Norwich have been completed after a year long construction project. The front of the building has been completed renovated and a larger parking facility was added across the street. The Northeast Classic Car Museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except for major holidays, more information on the Northeast Classic Car Museum can be found at classiccarmuseum.org, or on their Facebook page.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to strengthen New York's gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons, to align with the US Supreme Court's recent decision. The legislation expands eligibility requirements in the concealed carry permitting process, Allows the state to regulate and standardize training for license applicants, restricts the carrying of concealed weapons in sensitive locations and Establishes state oversight over background checks for firearms and regular checks on license holders for criminal convictions. The law will take effect on September 1st, an appeals board will be created for those applicants whose license or renewal is denied or revoked, which will take effect on April 1st 2023.

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 32 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton was sentenced to 15 years in prison for an attempted killing of a woman for an incidnet in Vestal in July of 2021. Wilmarth had pleaded guilty to attempted murder, 1st degree assault, possession of a weapon and strangulation, He will also serve five years post-release supervision.

Lawrence Faucett was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for the 2019 death of State Transportation Worker Dennis Howe, he has won his appeal to overturn the conviction. The State Supreme Court Appellate Division stated that Faucett’s claim that the guilty verdict did not have enough evidence or proof of blameworthy conduct to be convicted on the charge, Howe was struck by a tractor-trailer in his DOT vehicle in a work zone on State Route 17 near Owego. He died from his injuries a week later.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-1-22

State Police and local law enforcement will be out in full force this 4th of July Holiday weekend. The statewide “STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign,” starts today and will end on July 5. The July 4th Weekend is traditonally accompanied by higher rates of drunk driving, coupled with more traffic on the roads with people attending holiday gatherings. Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Officials suggest that people Download the mobile app, “Have a Plan,” to find a safe ride home, it can be found at stopdwi.org/mobileapp.

Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will be returning to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on Monday July 4 after a 2-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Organizer Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment told WCDO News what is planned at the Chenango County Fairgrounds:

(Terry Potter 7-1-22)

The event will begin at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, more information is available at the Millennia Entertainment Facebook page.

The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding a Park & Playground Opening & Mural Exhibit at the park Sunday, from 11:30 to 4:00 PM. Sidney Center Improvement Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:

(Mike Sellitti 7-1-22)

Sellitti said that the much of the playground is on order & is expected to arrive & be installed soon, he said that the Sidney Center Improvement Group will also pick up with other projects that were stalled by the COVID 19 pandemic.

Springbrook has finalized the purchase of the Ford Block buildings from 186 to 212 Main Street in Oneonta, the $8.9 million project will keep existing retail space on the lower floors while the upper two stories will be converted into 24 affordable, market-rate residential units, with 4 units reserved as integrated housing for people receiving services from the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Renovations will also revive the pass-through area from the municipal parking lot to Main Street.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-21-22

The Deadline to register a team for the Gus Macker Tournament in July has been pushed back, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-21-22)

To register a team for the tournament, go online to Macker.com & scroll down to the Norwich event, the Macker tournament will be at the Norwich High school Complex this year, July 8th through July 10th.

This past January, Bassett Research Institute launched an investigation surrounding health care access and the use of telemedicine within Bassett Healthcare Network. The project was funded by a $50,000 grant from the National Institute for Health Care Management, after Bassett and other Hospitals around the country had to move to a telemedicine model on the fly as COVID numbers spiked. More information about telemedicine and the Bassett Research Institute, visit Bassett.org.

P.M News Friday 6-10-22

The 250th Anniversary of the Village of Sidney starts today & continues Saturday with a full line up of events, Organizers Anna Banks & Teri Schunk explain:

(Teri-Anna Saturday)

More information is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that beginning Monday, the on and off ramps at Exit 5 of Northbound I-81 and U.S. 11 will be closed for approximately one week to facilitate a bridge replacement project in the Town of Dickinson. Signed detours will be in place during the ramp closures. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.

The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held In Sidney tomorrow, organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 4-25-22)

Money raised by the Golf Tournament will go for a variety of upgrades and improvements at the Sidney Veteran's Park.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-9-22

Plans are going forward regarding the Norwich Downtown Boutique Hotel project on South Broad Street, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green visited WCDO Today & gave an update regarding the timeline:

(Kerri Green 6-9-22)

Green also said that a 6th meeting of the Norwich DRI Local Planning Committee will be held on Tuesday, at 3:00 PM in the Community Room of Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, to continue the Committee's discussion and review of potential projects for inclusion in Norwich’s Strategic Investment Plan. This meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment. The meeting will also be available on ZOOM.

Southern Tier 8 is holding the first-ever Upstate Rural Broadband Conference, on June 28th at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Binghamton. The daylong conference will bring national and state, and regional leaders together to identify actionable ways to speed-up the deployment of high-speed networks. Over 20 speakers from Washington, Albany, and the region will discuss how to get networks built, whom to partner with, how to fund high-speed broadband expansion, and the advocacy efforts needed to make it all happen. For more information, please visit southerntier8.org.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-9-22

The Oneonta Police Department is seeking public help in the murder on May 30th of 24 year old Kaleb O'Neill of Oneonta. O’Neill was found with stab wounds in the alley near 6 Dietz Street, he was declared dead after being transported to A.O. Fox Hospital. Anyone with additional information on the investigation is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department Detective Division at 607-432-1111.