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The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Friday and Saturday November 12th & 13th, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:

(Greg Davie 10-12-21)

Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds from the class of 2006. Tickets are available at J & M Trophies on Main Street, through any committee member, or by calling Greg Davie at 643-5728.

The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the Local Law #3-2021 on October 25th at 7:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street. The proposed local law is for the Village to Opt-out of the Dispensaries and places of consumption for the newly passed marijuana legalization by the State of New York. Copies of the proposed Local Law are available in the Village Clerk’s Office in the Civic Center or on the Village of Sidney’s website at villageofsidney.org. Anyone unable to attend to make comments or ask questions can submit them in writing to the Village office by mail or dropped off directly to the office by 4:30 pm Monday, October 25th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-12-21

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer came to Sidney late Monday afternoon to talk about the need for the region to get money from the Infrastructure Bill for local bridge projects:

(Schumer 10-12-21)

Schumer said that the work will also mean thousands of high paying union construction jobs will be needed for these projects statewide.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of universal mask requirements that applies to New York State Office of Children and Family Services-licensed and -registered child care centers, home-based group family and family child care programs, after-school child care programs and enrolled legally exempt group programs during operational hours. New masking requirements will also apply to congregate programs and facilities licensed, registered, operated, certified or approved by the Office of Mental Health, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Office of Children and Family Services and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

The Village of Sidney Clerk's office is temporarily closed until further notice at the Sidney Civic Center, starting today. The drop box on their office door at the 1st floor Village office can be utilized; residents can also call 561-2339.

On September 13th, shortly before 8:00 PM, State Police at Oneonta responded to a report of a physical domestic dispute at a residence on State Highway 28 in the town of Meredith.   During the physical dispute, one person was stabbed and later flown to Albany Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  The incident remains under investigation.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-9-21

The victim of an August 5th shooting in Delhi has been released from the hospital. State Police said that 28 year old William Effner was shot by Roger Lynch of Franklin, who fled the scene and was killed by a member of the State Police Special Operations Response Team member during a standoff on August 6th. Effner was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Catholic Charities in Sidney is once again offering their Free Backpack program with School supplies for children in need in the Sidney School district, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-9-21)

McKnight said that the Deadline to apply for the program is this Friday, August 13th.

The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)

More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.

The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser.  For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-20-21

Sidney Police Department, with the assistance of the State Police, arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney on a number of charges.  Masi is accused of failing to comply with an officer attempting to conduct a traffic stop on July 4th; Sidney Police followed Masi into the Town of Sidney for several miles before ending the pursuit, which eventually ended with Masi crashing his stolen motorcycle into an SUV in Oneonta.  Masi was charged by Sidney Police with criminal possession of stolen property, Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, Unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, Reckless driving, Aggravated unlicensed operation, plus a number of other charges, Masi was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, he was released on his own recognizance & he was turned over to State Police who took him into custody on an arrest warrant issued from another jurisdiction.

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O are urged to make an appointment, Blood drives are being held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, or from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, in Oneonta.  Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-16-21

Sidney Police, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies & State Police arrested 2 people on Division Street in Sidney earlier this afternoon.  Sidney Police were processing the individuals & the arrests were related to the theft of 2 Frontier Communications Vans Sunday night from their Oak Avenue location in Sidney.  WCDO will have more details as they become available.

State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus.  Police said that 1 bicyclist died, who is being identified at this time as a 67-year-old male of De Ruyter, a 2nd bicyclist was transported to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, that person is identified as a 67-year-old male of McGraw.  2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus.  The operator of the vehicle did not stop, the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going, more will be released when it is available.

The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off tomorrow from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive.  Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.

Birthright of Sidney is now open, at their location in Suite 10 inside the Sidney Civic center.  Birthright's services are free, some of the services include pregnancy testing, counseling, agency referrals, plus baby food, clothing & diapers, more information is available at 563-4321.

The Sidney Alumni Association announced that they will hold their alumni weekend on July 16th through the 18th, after missing a year due to the COVID pandemic.  Spokesman Bryan Innes explains:

(Bryan Innes 6-16-21)

Innes said that the Saturday night social event will not be held, and they will leave activites up to the individual classes, more information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-16-21

Attorney General Letitia James alerts New Yorkers to remain vigilant against a surge in telephone scams.  Scammers impersonate a utilities customer service representative and urge customers to buy gift cards and call back with the serial numbers to pay what they claim is a delinquent bill, and they threaten to cut off service. New Yorkers who have been targeted by this or any other scam are urged to file a complaint by submitting a Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau online complaint form or by calling (800) 771-7755.