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The Sidney American Legion announced that they will hold a fundraiser to help the victims of recent flooding in North Carolina. The event will be this Saturday from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Legion on Union Street, there will be dinner & music.

The Otsego County Board of Elections announced that Early Voting for the November 5 General Election will begins tomorrow through November 3 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, on Market Street in Oneonta & at The Meadows Office Complex, at 140 County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Polls will be open from 9 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Polls will be open from 12 to 8 pm. on Tuesday and Thursday. More information is available at the Otsego County Board of Elections at (607) 547-4247.

On Saturday "AK" McEwan Lomnicki has organized a Halloween Dog Costume Contest in Downtown Sidney, she told WCDO News about her event:

(AK 10-24-24)

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, more information about animals up for adoption can be obtained by calling (607) 563-7780.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-16-24

Springbrook will receive $5 million from Tom Golisano as part of a $360 million donation to over 80 nonprofit organizations. In 2010, Golisano provided funds to establish the Golisano School, which expanded services for children with autism. In 2012, the organization completed the $22.5 million Coming Home Campaign, opening the Tom Golisano Center for Autism, a state-of-the-art facility offering specialized care and support for people with autism.

23 year old Nalya Jimenez of Sidney pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court Tuesday to 1 count of Welfare Fraud, she was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. Jimenez admitted to providing false information while applying for SNAP, she failed to report recurring income from several sources - including a full-time position that would have rendered her ineligible to receive the benefits. Jimenez improperly received $5,679 in public benefits, she has agreed to pay the entirety of $5,679 in 30 days of sentence. If she fails to pay, she could face a year in jail.

The Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding their annual Halloween event this weekend, spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:

(Mike Sellitti 10-16-24)

The event will run from 12:00 to 4:00 PM this Sunday, money raised from the Down Home Fall Fest will benefit the Sidney Center Improvement Group.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-16-24

The Chenango County Planning Department has scheduled an Open House today in Norwich for County Members to examine the County’s draft 2050 Vision Plan, County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 10-7-24)

The Open House will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Commerce Chenango Office at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangocounty2050.com.

More American Red Cross Blood drives are being held locally, as the demand has increased following the hurricanes in the southern states recently, 1 drive is being held in Walton today from 1:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the Walton First Baptist Church, on Townsend Street, another is being in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, on Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-27-24

The Nate Lull Scholarship's next fundraiser will be at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney, on Sunday, from 11 AM to 5 PM, he commented about this next event:

(Nate Lull 9-27-24)

The Nate Lull Scholarship has handed out $30,000 dollars to local high school seniors over the last two years, more information is available at natelull.com

The Sidney Booster Club announced that Sidney Sabers Spirit Night will be held this Sunday with a parade & pep rally & other activities at Keith Clark Park, organizer Rachel Swain explains:

(Rachel Swain 9-27-24)

Swain said that community members are encouraged to come out & support Sidney’s teams next week for Homecoming Week.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-27-24

The City of Oneonta Fire and Police Departments are currently investigating a fire that occurred at 47 Chestnut Street Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the scene at approximately 1:03 PM, finding smoke showing from a second story window above the Oneonta Theatre. A single fatality has been reported and the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Oneonta Fire and Police Departments were assisted by the West Oneonta, Otego, Franklin, Sidney, Cooperstown, and Worcester Fire Departments; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta will have several events coming up in the next few days, according to executive Director Geoff Doyle:

(Geoff Doyle 9-27-24)

for tickets & more information, go to foothillspac.org.

The Springbrook 5K – Miles for a Mission fundraiser will be held this Saturday, at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, Springbrook Director of Giving Kim Johnson explains:

(Kim Johnson 9-24-24)

Interested participants can register online at springbrookny.org/race, or at Mirabito Stadium prior to the race time Saturday.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 9-24-24

38 year old Nikita Kingsbury of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and was sentenced to a 2-year period of incarceration to be followed by two years of post-release supervision. Kingsbury previously pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Sell, On July 13, 2023, Kingsbury was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on allegations that she sold methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney on August 11, 2022. Shortly afterwards, she was arrested and then released on her own recognizance while the case was pending. Separately, a felony complaint was filed against Ms. Kingsbury alleging the sale of illegal narcotics in the Town of Davenport on May 21, 2024.

The Family Resource Network is hosting an Open House today from 11am-6:30pm at the Community Cultural Center, 1 Bridge Street in Sidney. Director Michelle Zuk told WCDO News about the positions they are looking to fill:

(Michelle Zuk 9-24-24)

For those interested in the positions but can not attend the Open House, call 607-432-0001 or email; kwinn@familyrn.org. More information is available at familyrn.org.

The Re-organizational meeting for the former Bainbridge Initiative, now renamed "Path To Hope" will be tonight at in Sidney, spokesperson Carole Kanzer explains to change:

(Carole Kanzer 9-24-26)

The meeting begins at 6:30 this evening at the Full Life Assembly of God Church on Plankenhorn Road in Sidney, all are welcome to attend.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, one in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, another from 9:30 am. - 2:30 pm., at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus on State route 206 in Trout Creek, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Family Resource Network will have a special 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Saturday night that is free to the public, Director Michelle Zuk explains:

(Michelle Zuk 9-13-24)

The event Saturday will run from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Foothills in Oneonta.

The Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women is sponsoring their annual AMBA Blood Screening Clinic on Saturday, at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street, in Sidney, from 6 AM to 9:30 AM. Call 1-888-234-8888 for an appointment, participants must have prescriptions from your doctor.

The Sidney Alumni Association will be holding their annual Sports Hall Of Fame Inductions Weekend on September 20th & 21st, Spokesman Larry Halbert said that tickets are now available:

(Larry Halbert 9-11-24)

The Induction Ceremony Dinner will be on Saturday the 21st, tickets can be purchased at the Sidney Alumni website or by calling 607-316-2716.

Foothills Performing Arts Center will be participating with the local artistic community this weekend, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-11-24)

More information about this & other events can be found at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-11-24

The SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association held a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony this morning at the 9/11 Memorial in the quad. The was open to all member of the community & featured an Honor Guard, a presentation of flowers and a wreath, and special music, to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th in 2001 in New York City, Washington DC & Shanksville Pennsylvania.

Broome County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Response Group public safety and crime response initiative was activated in June, The Full results included 16 Narcotics Arrests, 23 Warrant Arrests, 27 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests & 227 Traffic Violations Issued in areas of higher criminal activity by Utilizing statistical and crime-mapping data from the Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center in Binghamton.

Village of Sidney officials announced that starting on September 1st, there will be an added "Manganese Removal Capital Project Debt Service" fee of $34.35 per quarter on your water bill. The fee goes for financing the new well, new infrastructure and new water treatment facility, the fee will be on all future quarterly water billings.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-15-24

The Delaware County DA's Office announced that 32 year old James Lor of Margaretville pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals in Delaware County Court this week. Lor admitted that he had killed a dog, he was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in jail for committing this act, which violated the terms of his probation.

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals invites the public to a Community Forum TODAY at 5:30PM at Foothills Performing Arts Center. Community members are invited to discuss all animal related issue in local communities, last year's forum led to the formation of a group dealing with feral cat issues, for more information or to donate, visit www.sqspca.org.

Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event today at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.

The Chenango County Planning Department is asking for County Residents to take a short period of time & fill out an online survey, so that they can put together a comprehensive plan on the county's future, Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 8-5-24)

Butler said that there is no deadline for filling out the survey, they have worked with an outside contractor to formulate the survey covering a number of topics, in a quick easy format.

The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event tomorrow at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24

50 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison. Kingsbury was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on March 7, for possessing several stolen guns. On July 29, Kingsbury appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment. After the conference, he pleaded guilty, he admitted that he possessing a stolen shotgun in Sidney in July of 2023.

State Police arrested 35 year old Spencer Gransbury of Walton for 5 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. An investigation revealed that Gransbury was in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest follows an investigation stemming from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On August 2, a search warrant was executed at Gransbury’s residence, he was arrested and processed & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment.

Rock & Roll is scheduled tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta, Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 7-26-24)

More information about this & other shows are available at foothillspac.org.

The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold Honey Bee Day Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-26-24)

The event is free & will run on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The Annual Sidney Alumni weekend gets underway tomorrow through Sunday, Spokesman Bryan Innes Explains:

(Bryan Innes 7-18-24)

All of the information regarding start times can be found at sidneyalumni.org/schedule.

Delaware County Office for the Aging will be in Sidney today, distributing FARMERS MARKET COUPONS to those 60+ in age. They will be at the Sidney Civic Center from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & at Sidney Senior Village from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-16-24

Nyseg reported that about 3600 customers were still without power this afternoon, following last night's thunderstorms that downed trees & power-lines across the state. Crews are working to get power back on before another round of potentially destructive thunderstorms again tonight.

State Police arrested 44 year old Erica Miller of Unadilla Saturday night, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers were dispatched to the Speedway at State Routes 7 and 8 for a report of a female passed out inside a vehicle while at the pumps. Troopers then observed the same vehicle traveling erratically on State Highway 7, Troopers conducted a traffic stop & after performing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Miller was arrested & was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Unadilla Town Court on August 20th.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received a forcible touching complaint last month, their Preliminary investigation revealed that 63-year-old Michael Kudrewicz of Delhi allegedly forcibly touched another person, on July 10th, Investigators with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kudrewicz for 1 count of Forcible Touching, An Order of Protection was also issued by the court, prohibiting Kudrewicz from having any contact with the victim. Kudrewicz was later released & he will reappear at the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charge.

State tax receipts totaled $29.9 billion through the 1st quarter of the current State Fiscal Year, which is 594 million higher than Budget Department estimates according to the the State Comptroller's office. Sales tax receipts increased by 0.4%, in the month of June over last year. The State’s General Fund ended June with a balance of $49.6 billion, $2.1 billion higher than projected & $5.4 billion higher than last year, due to higher than anticipated tax collections and lower than anticipated spending.

Delaware County Office for the Aging will be in Sidney on Thursday, July 18th distributing Farmer's market coupons to those 60+ in age. They will be at the Sidney Civic Center from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & at Sidney Senior Village from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.

The State DOT will host a public information meeting from today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Southside Mall Community Room in Oneonta. Crews will be discussing a proposed highway safety and mobility improvement project along State Route 23 and State Route 28 in the Town of Oneonta, that may begin in the spring of 2026.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Sidney today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post at 22 Union Street, Appointments are available at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting will be held this morning, the meeting begins at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob's Diner.

Delaware County officials announced that with the heat & humidity, several public libraries will serve as cooling centers, including in Andes, Bovina, Delhi, Margaretville, Roxbury, Sidney & Walton, In observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, some libraries may be closed. Residents are also asked to check up on elderly neighbors, avoid extreme exercising in the heat, drink plenty of water.

Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Catholic Charities will hold their 11th annual fundraising Pasta Dinner on May 16th at the Quality Inn of Oneonta, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Catholic Charities offices at the Sidney Civic Center, 176 Main Street in Oneonta or 489 West Main in Cobleskill. More information is available at 607-604-4071.

Catholic Charities will hold their 11th annual fundraising Pasta Dinner on May 16th at the Quality Inn of Oneonta, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Catholic Charities offices at the Sidney Civic Center, 176 Main Street in Oneonta or 489 West Main in Cobleskill. More information is available at 60-604-4071.

DARK SARCASM, the Pink Floyd Tribute act will be at the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center at Market Street in Oneonta Saturday Night, spokesman Geoff Doyle told WCDO News that they are happy to have this show return:

(Geoff Doyle 4-12-24)

Doyle said that the Doors open at 6:30, the show starts at 7:30, Tickets can be purchased at foothillspac.org or at the door before the show.

The Community Cultural center in Sidney will be busy Tonight & Sunday, Spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 4-12-24)

At tonight's Comedy will be Angela Cobb opening for Vinnie Mark. Tickets are $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00. Doors open @ 7:00 pm, show @ 8:00 pm, Sunday's Jazz Musical Festival is free.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that beginning on Monday, April 1, New York State veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to New York State parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites, and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass Program. More information is available at parks.ny.gov.

.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-24

A presentation for the public will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room, regarding the Flood Gauge project that was installed by & monitored by students at the Sidney Central School, after the 2006 flooding. Science Teacher Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-27-24)

Townsend said that they are also looking for additional sources of funding, as many of the other revenues streams & grants are no longer available. The presentation on the 27th will begin at 6:00 PM.

More Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, 1 from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus, another in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm. at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

On Sunday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car motor vehicle accident with entrapment on State Highway 357, in the town of Sidney. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, causing the vehicle to rollover, then coming to rest off of the roadway. Deputies made contact with the driver, 65-year-old Lawrence Peloso of Mount Upton. Deputies charged Peloso with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, Moving from lane unsafely, and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Peloso was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.