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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-22-14
Cullman Community Day will be held this Saturday in Sidney, with a variety of activities planned, mostly at Keith Clark Park. Cullman director Amy Williams explains:
(Amy Williams 7-22-14)
The public is invited to attend and participate; more information is available at 563-7529.
State residents will vote on the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act in November, for improvements to high-speed Internet connections, classroom technology, security systems and pre-K construction. Governor Cuomo set up a commission to look at how to spend the money and set up meetings to gather ideas if the bond is approved. The bond would also pay for training of school staff to use the various new technologies.
New York ranks among the top 5 states for children's health, according to the Kids Count Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report looks at recent trends that compare data from 2005 to 2012; New York showed improvement in all 8 categories of health and education for children. The number of children who didn't graduate from high school in 4 years fell from 33% in 1990 to 22% in 2012. The number of teen births dropped & the number of children in high-poverty areas remained stable at 17%. The number of children in single parent families rose by 24% from 1990 to 2012.
State Police at Norwich arrested 47-year-old Tom Connelly of New Berlin for 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on South Main Street in New Berlin. An investigation determined he punched and shoved the victim during a dispute. Connelly was arraigned in Town of New Berlin Court and sent to the Chenango County Jail on $500.00 bail. An order of protection was issued by the court against Connelly.
The state labor department released unemployment statistics for the month of June. State wide, the rate dropped 1/10th the 6.6%, locally, Chenango county’s rate was at 5.6%, Delaware county at 6.3% & Otsego county’s rate was at 5.3% in June.
Delaware county fair organizers are looking for participants to sign up quickly for this year’s County fair Pageant. Pageant coordinator Stacy Dibble comments:
(Stacy Dibble 7-22-14)
The fair’s website is Delaware county fair.org, the phone number for more information is 287-9228. The Delaware county fair begins on august 11th in Walton.
The State Association of Realtors released its June home sale information. Across the state, new listings were up 11% compared to June 2013. The number of sales was down 6%, median sale price down 3% and total number of homes for sale down 2%. Locally, in Broome County, new listings were up 19%, the number of sales was down 11%. In Delaware County, new listings were up 21%, the number of sales was down 13% & in Chenango County, new listings were up 305 and the number of sales closed was down 38%.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance said UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s UHS Primary Care offices in Oxford, Sherburne and Sidney received recognition from the Patient-Centered Medical Home program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. UHS Primary Care in Norwich was the first of the hospital’s primary care sites to receive the recognition in 2012. The recognition is based on a model of care and service delivery that encourages partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
(Amy Williams 7-22-14)
The public is invited to attend and participate; more information is available at 563-7529.
State residents will vote on the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act in November, for improvements to high-speed Internet connections, classroom technology, security systems and pre-K construction. Governor Cuomo set up a commission to look at how to spend the money and set up meetings to gather ideas if the bond is approved. The bond would also pay for training of school staff to use the various new technologies.
New York ranks among the top 5 states for children's health, according to the Kids Count Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report looks at recent trends that compare data from 2005 to 2012; New York showed improvement in all 8 categories of health and education for children. The number of children who didn't graduate from high school in 4 years fell from 33% in 1990 to 22% in 2012. The number of teen births dropped & the number of children in high-poverty areas remained stable at 17%. The number of children in single parent families rose by 24% from 1990 to 2012.
State Police at Norwich arrested 47-year-old Tom Connelly of New Berlin for 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on South Main Street in New Berlin. An investigation determined he punched and shoved the victim during a dispute. Connelly was arraigned in Town of New Berlin Court and sent to the Chenango County Jail on $500.00 bail. An order of protection was issued by the court against Connelly.
The state labor department released unemployment statistics for the month of June. State wide, the rate dropped 1/10th the 6.6%, locally, Chenango county’s rate was at 5.6%, Delaware county at 6.3% & Otsego county’s rate was at 5.3% in June.
Delaware county fair organizers are looking for participants to sign up quickly for this year’s County fair Pageant. Pageant coordinator Stacy Dibble comments:
(Stacy Dibble 7-22-14)
The fair’s website is Delaware county fair.org, the phone number for more information is 287-9228. The Delaware county fair begins on august 11th in Walton.
The State Association of Realtors released its June home sale information. Across the state, new listings were up 11% compared to June 2013. The number of sales was down 6%, median sale price down 3% and total number of homes for sale down 2%. Locally, in Broome County, new listings were up 19%, the number of sales was down 11%. In Delaware County, new listings were up 21%, the number of sales was down 13% & in Chenango County, new listings were up 305 and the number of sales closed was down 38%.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance said UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s UHS Primary Care offices in Oxford, Sherburne and Sidney received recognition from the Patient-Centered Medical Home program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. UHS Primary Care in Norwich was the first of the hospital’s primary care sites to receive the recognition in 2012. The recognition is based on a model of care and service delivery that encourages partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
WCDO News — Saturday 1-18-14
A presentation on New York shale gas potential will be held later today at The Foothills Performing Arts Center at 24 Market Street, Oneonta. A number of experts in the field will speak at tonight’s forum, which will begin at 7:00 PM, it is free & open to the public.
State Senator Jim Seward will be in Delaware County today for the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Sidney. Seward will highlight his top priorities for the new legislative session, the meeting will begin at 12:00 Noon at Saint Lukes Church at 139 West Main Street in Sidney.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is expanding hours for UHS Primary Care, after taking on new primary care providers. A Saturday morning convenience clinic is expected to open January 18th at 4 Newton Avenue in Norwich, with hours from 9:00 AM to Noon. The clinic will serve both pediatric and adult patients by appointment. UHS Primary Care practices will also expand office hours in some locations to allow earlier morning and later evening appointments.
The “Oneonta area for public information” will be holding a 2nd forum in Oneonta tomorrow, as parents, administrators & Teachers have concerns about a series of new programs & tests for students & teachers, that have been implemented over the last couple of years. Danielle Boudet is the Founder of the group:
(Danielle Boudet 1-17-14)
The forum will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at the Oneonta High School auditorium, and all are welcome to attend.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be in Sidney on Wednesday, February 12th at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Price Chopper in Sidney. appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
State Senator Jim Seward will be in Delaware County today for the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Sidney. Seward will highlight his top priorities for the new legislative session, the meeting will begin at 12:00 Noon at Saint Lukes Church at 139 West Main Street in Sidney.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is expanding hours for UHS Primary Care, after taking on new primary care providers. A Saturday morning convenience clinic is expected to open January 18th at 4 Newton Avenue in Norwich, with hours from 9:00 AM to Noon. The clinic will serve both pediatric and adult patients by appointment. UHS Primary Care practices will also expand office hours in some locations to allow earlier morning and later evening appointments.
The “Oneonta area for public information” will be holding a 2nd forum in Oneonta tomorrow, as parents, administrators & Teachers have concerns about a series of new programs & tests for students & teachers, that have been implemented over the last couple of years. Danielle Boudet is the Founder of the group:
(Danielle Boudet 1-17-14)
The forum will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at the Oneonta High School auditorium, and all are welcome to attend.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be in Sidney on Wednesday, February 12th at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Price Chopper in Sidney. appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
WCDO News — Monday 1-6-14
Bail has been set at $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond for 62 year old Barry Renert, in connection with a shooting at the 7th inning stretch store in Cooperstown on December 23rd. Renert was returned to New York after waiving extradition in Virginia, He was arraigned for 2nd degree burglary. Renert fled the area & was picked up at a Richmond Virginia bus station a couple of days after the incident; he faces court action on January 8th.
State Police in Oneonta investigated a two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a State Police patrol vehicle on State Route 28 in the Town of Meredith. 2 troopers were seated in a marked patrol vehicle with all emergency lights activated, assisting a motorist that slid off the roadway, when their patrol vehicle was struck from behind. 45-year-old Baburao Samudrala of Delhi, lost control of her vehicle on the snow-covered roadway, hit the patrol car, but was not injured. The 2 troopers were transported to FOX Hospital and treated for minor injuries, the investigation is continuing.
The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning until 7:00 PM Tuesday, with the coldest wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero occurring tomorrow morning. Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-6-14)
The cold poses a risk of frostbite and hypothermia, even for people who are outside for a short period of time. Wear several layers of clothing, cover all exposed skin and wear a hat to guard against frostbite and hypothermia
Governor Cuomo will announce plans to legalize medical marijuana through an executive order. The governor is expected to legalize medical marijuana on a limited basis at 20 hospitals for specific conditions. Cuomo will make the announcement during his State of the State address on Wednesday. The legalization of medical marijuana has repeatedly passed the Democratic-led Assembly, but has failed in the Republican-controlled Senate
Gun-rights groups and the state vowed to continue their battle in federal court over New York’s gun-control law. The state’s Attorney General’s Office will appeal a portion of a federal judge’s ruling that tossed New York’s provision that limits a magazine to seven bullets as part of the SAFE Act. The state Rifle & Pistol Association filed its own notice of appeal. They plan to seek an appeals court ruling to overturn the entire law, claiming it is unconstitutional and impedes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights. Both sides anticipate the case may end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is expanding hours for UHS Primary Care, after taking on new primary care providers. A Saturday morning convenience clinic is expected to open January 18th at 4 Newton Avenue in Norwich, with hours from 9:00 AM to Noon. The clinic will serve both pediatric and adult patients by appointment. UHS Primary Care practices will also expand office hours in some locations to allow earlier morning and later evening appointments.
State Police in Oneonta investigated a two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a State Police patrol vehicle on State Route 28 in the Town of Meredith. 2 troopers were seated in a marked patrol vehicle with all emergency lights activated, assisting a motorist that slid off the roadway, when their patrol vehicle was struck from behind. 45-year-old Baburao Samudrala of Delhi, lost control of her vehicle on the snow-covered roadway, hit the patrol car, but was not injured. The 2 troopers were transported to FOX Hospital and treated for minor injuries, the investigation is continuing.
The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning until 7:00 PM Tuesday, with the coldest wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero occurring tomorrow morning. Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-6-14)
The cold poses a risk of frostbite and hypothermia, even for people who are outside for a short period of time. Wear several layers of clothing, cover all exposed skin and wear a hat to guard against frostbite and hypothermia
Governor Cuomo will announce plans to legalize medical marijuana through an executive order. The governor is expected to legalize medical marijuana on a limited basis at 20 hospitals for specific conditions. Cuomo will make the announcement during his State of the State address on Wednesday. The legalization of medical marijuana has repeatedly passed the Democratic-led Assembly, but has failed in the Republican-controlled Senate
Gun-rights groups and the state vowed to continue their battle in federal court over New York’s gun-control law. The state’s Attorney General’s Office will appeal a portion of a federal judge’s ruling that tossed New York’s provision that limits a magazine to seven bullets as part of the SAFE Act. The state Rifle & Pistol Association filed its own notice of appeal. They plan to seek an appeals court ruling to overturn the entire law, claiming it is unconstitutional and impedes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights. Both sides anticipate the case may end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is expanding hours for UHS Primary Care, after taking on new primary care providers. A Saturday morning convenience clinic is expected to open January 18th at 4 Newton Avenue in Norwich, with hours from 9:00 AM to Noon. The clinic will serve both pediatric and adult patients by appointment. UHS Primary Care practices will also expand office hours in some locations to allow earlier morning and later evening appointments.