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WCDO News — Friday 12-8-23
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-8-23
Breakfast with Santa will be held Sunday at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk & Community Cultural Center Spokesperson Amy Williams explain:
(Teri-Amy 12-8-23)
More information about this & future programs at the Cultural Center can be found on their Facebook Page.
The Mid-York Concert Band is presenting their Holiday Concert Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Norwich High School Auditorium, director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 12-8-23)
Ernst said that this is the 6th year of the Holiday Concert, which is made possible with funds from the R. C. Smith Foundation, donations will also be accepted.
CHENANGO COUNTY Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccine clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets Saturday, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the South New Berlin Fire Station, registration is required at 337-1673.
A free breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday at the Butternut Valley Grange on Bloom Street in Gilbertsville, the event will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
West Windsor will hold their Santa Parade Saturday at 11:00 AM, line up starts at 9:30 at the West Windsor Fire Station, Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Community House at the end of the parade, where children can take pictures with and visit & hot cocoa will also be available.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-8-23
Bainbridge will be having their holiday celebrations this weekend, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-8-23)
Sunday's Caroling originally scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their Members Exhibit with a Holiday Party tonight in Norwich, Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 12-8-23)
More information about the Art Council & futures events can be found at chenangoarts.org.
Helios Care will hold a special meeting tomorrow for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:
(Inda Fitch 12-8-23)
The event will be held Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.
A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after he fired a shotgun in the parking area of an Albany synagogue. No one was injured during the incident at the Temple Israel and the suspect was an unidentified 28-year-old man, who was quickly arrested, he made "threatening statements," during the incident. Police said that an early childhood center with at least two dozen preschoolers were on the premises. The parents were contacted, the facility went immediately into lockdown, Federal law enforcement is currently leading the investigation.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their annual "Holidays In The Hamlet" Saturday, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Station. Children can get their pictures taken with Santa, a canned food donation is requested for the food pantry.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office will hold their annual Shop with a Sheriff event, starting at 9:00 AM Saturday at the Norwich Walmart. 30 area children are selected to participate by county school district, each child is given $200 to shop for presents for their family, more information is available at 337-1921.
Breakfast with Santa will be held Sunday at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk & Community Cultural Center Spokesperson Amy Williams explain:
(Teri-Amy 12-8-23)
More information about this & future programs at the Cultural Center can be found on their Facebook Page.
The Mid-York Concert Band is presenting their Holiday Concert Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Norwich High School Auditorium, director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 12-8-23)
Ernst said that this is the 6th year of the Holiday Concert, which is made possible with funds from the R. C. Smith Foundation, donations will also be accepted.
CHENANGO COUNTY Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccine clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets Saturday, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the South New Berlin Fire Station, registration is required at 337-1673.
A free breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday at the Butternut Valley Grange on Bloom Street in Gilbertsville, the event will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
West Windsor will hold their Santa Parade Saturday at 11:00 AM, line up starts at 9:30 at the West Windsor Fire Station, Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive at the Community House at the end of the parade, where children can take pictures with and visit & hot cocoa will also be available.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-8-23
Bainbridge will be having their holiday celebrations this weekend, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-8-23)
Sunday's Caroling originally scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their Members Exhibit with a Holiday Party tonight in Norwich, Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 12-8-23)
More information about the Art Council & futures events can be found at chenangoarts.org.
Helios Care will hold a special meeting tomorrow for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:
(Inda Fitch 12-8-23)
The event will be held Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.
A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after he fired a shotgun in the parking area of an Albany synagogue. No one was injured during the incident at the Temple Israel and the suspect was an unidentified 28-year-old man, who was quickly arrested, he made "threatening statements," during the incident. Police said that an early childhood center with at least two dozen preschoolers were on the premises. The parents were contacted, the facility went immediately into lockdown, Federal law enforcement is currently leading the investigation.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their annual "Holidays In The Hamlet" Saturday, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Station. Children can get their pictures taken with Santa, a canned food donation is requested for the food pantry.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office will hold their annual Shop with a Sheriff event, starting at 9:00 AM Saturday at the Norwich Walmart. 30 area children are selected to participate by county school district, each child is given $200 to shop for presents for their family, more information is available at 337-1921.
ALBANYAMY WILLIAMSBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBUTTERNUT VALLEY GRANGECHENANGO ARTS COUNCILChenango county health departmentCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER OF SIDNEYDOUG ERNSTGilbertsvilleHELIOS CAREINDA FITCHJOHN PAYNEMARY BETH MILLERMERIDALE COMMUNITY CHURCHMID YORK CONCERT BANDNew YorkNORWICH WALMARTNYSIDNEY CENTER IMPROVEMENT GROUPTEMPLE ISRAELTERI SCHUNKWCDOWEST WINDSOR
WCDO News — Monday 1-24-22
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's New Emergency Room configuration officially opens at 2:00 AM Tuesday morning, following a $30 Million dollar renovation, CMH Head of Nursing Dave Finney told WCDO News about the project:
(Dave Finney 1-24-22)
Finney said that the Emergency Department had not been renovated in more than 30 years & needed to be upgraded to handle the current needs of the Greater Chenango County Area residents for Health Care. WCDO will air the interview with Dave Finney & Garry Root of UHS Chenango Memorial Tuesday monring at about 8:40AM.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Mirabito's Gas Station in the Town of South New Berlin Sunday. The employee stated that a male walked into the store and demanded money, when the suspect was unsuccessful in getting the money, he fled the scene. A State Police Unit came into contact with the vehicle that was reported in the crime, on State Highway 320 in the Town of Norwich with the assistance from the Norwich City Police Department. 28 year old Jesey Smith of Spencer was charged with Attempted Robbery, he was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. Smith is scheduled to re-appear back in the New Berlin Court at a later date. The occupants of the Smith vehicle have not been charged and the case is still under investigation.
New York would extend the option to request an absentee ballot through the rest of 2022 under a bill that passed in the State Senate and Assembly. The bill will allow voters to request absentee ballots if they are concerned about voting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her consideration.
New York sportsbooks took more than $600 million worth of bets from phones or computers in the first two weeks of the activity becoming legal earlier this month. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that the 4 operating mobile books; FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and Rush Street Interactive, handled more than $603 million worth of bets for the weeks ending Jan. 9 and 16, an additional $8.5 million in bets were made at in-person sportsbooks, bringing the total to $611.5 million.
The Chenango United Way announced that they exceeded its goal of $425,00 by raising $448,981 in Chenango County for 2021, also the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties also exceeded its goal of $50,000 by raising $53,149 in Delaware and Otsego Counties in 2021. Funds from the campaigns will be allocated to programs that are addressing the issues of financial stability, education and health. Awards will be determined in early February.
According to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased by 45,400 to 7,667,400 in December. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 6.6% to 6.2% in December.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22
State Police and multiple fire agencies responded to a house fire Thursday on Old State Road in the town of Kirkwood. Once the fire was extinguished by fire crews, 2 deceased individuals were discovered, The victims have been identified as 81 year old Peter Cirba and 81 year old Stephanie Cirba, no criminal activity is suspected in the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
State Police responded Friday to a two-vehicle head on collision on Murphy Road near Ketchum Road in the town of Conklin. The vehicles were a Dodge Charger and Chevy Silverado SUV, All of the occupants in the Dodge Charger sustained serious injuries, with The driver and 2 passengers were taken to Wilson Medical Center, 2 other passengers were flown by LifeNet to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The driver of the Chevy Silverado was evaluated on scene and was not hospitalized, The crash remains under investigation.
This past week Delaware County Public Health Services has received 496 new cases and reports 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19, officials remind residents to Wear masks in public indoor spaces and wash hands regularly, All individuals 5 and older should get fully vaccinated & All eligible individuals should get their booster dose.
The State Health Department & the Governor's Office announced that over 244,000 were tested for COVID 19 Saturday, with 19,186 positives, for a positivity rate of 7.84%, the lowest in weeks. Patient Hospitalization were down by 630 to 9,847, Patients in ICU went down by almost 50 to 1,457 & the number of those on ventilators was down by almost 40 to 845. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities from COVID was 134 on Saturday.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's New Emergency Room configuration officially opens at 2:00 AM Tuesday morning, following a $30 Million dollar renovation, CMH Head of Nursing Dave Finney told WCDO News about the project:
(Dave Finney 1-24-22)
Finney said that the Emergency Department had not been renovated in more than 30 years & needed to be upgraded to handle the current needs of the Greater Chenango County Area residents for Health Care. WCDO will air the interview with Dave Finney & Garry Root of UHS Chenango Memorial Tuesday monring at about 8:40AM.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Mirabito's Gas Station in the Town of South New Berlin Sunday. The employee stated that a male walked into the store and demanded money, when the suspect was unsuccessful in getting the money, he fled the scene. A State Police Unit came into contact with the vehicle that was reported in the crime, on State Highway 320 in the Town of Norwich with the assistance from the Norwich City Police Department. 28 year old Jesey Smith of Spencer was charged with Attempted Robbery, he was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. Smith is scheduled to re-appear back in the New Berlin Court at a later date. The occupants of the Smith vehicle have not been charged and the case is still under investigation.
New York would extend the option to request an absentee ballot through the rest of 2022 under a bill that passed in the State Senate and Assembly. The bill will allow voters to request absentee ballots if they are concerned about voting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her consideration.
New York sportsbooks took more than $600 million worth of bets from phones or computers in the first two weeks of the activity becoming legal earlier this month. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that the 4 operating mobile books; FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and Rush Street Interactive, handled more than $603 million worth of bets for the weeks ending Jan. 9 and 16, an additional $8.5 million in bets were made at in-person sportsbooks, bringing the total to $611.5 million.
The Chenango United Way announced that they exceeded its goal of $425,00 by raising $448,981 in Chenango County for 2021, also the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties also exceeded its goal of $50,000 by raising $53,149 in Delaware and Otsego Counties in 2021. Funds from the campaigns will be allocated to programs that are addressing the issues of financial stability, education and health. Awards will be determined in early February.
According to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased by 45,400 to 7,667,400 in December. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 6.6% to 6.2% in December.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-24-22
State Police and multiple fire agencies responded to a house fire Thursday on Old State Road in the town of Kirkwood. Once the fire was extinguished by fire crews, 2 deceased individuals were discovered, The victims have been identified as 81 year old Peter Cirba and 81 year old Stephanie Cirba, no criminal activity is suspected in the cause of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
State Police responded Friday to a two-vehicle head on collision on Murphy Road near Ketchum Road in the town of Conklin. The vehicles were a Dodge Charger and Chevy Silverado SUV, All of the occupants in the Dodge Charger sustained serious injuries, with The driver and 2 passengers were taken to Wilson Medical Center, 2 other passengers were flown by LifeNet to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The driver of the Chevy Silverado was evaluated on scene and was not hospitalized, The crash remains under investigation.
This past week Delaware County Public Health Services has received 496 new cases and reports 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19, officials remind residents to Wear masks in public indoor spaces and wash hands regularly, All individuals 5 and older should get fully vaccinated & All eligible individuals should get their booster dose.
The State Health Department & the Governor's Office announced that over 244,000 were tested for COVID 19 Saturday, with 19,186 positives, for a positivity rate of 7.84%, the lowest in weeks. Patient Hospitalization were down by 630 to 9,847, Patients in ICU went down by almost 50 to 1,457 & the number of those on ventilators was down by almost 40 to 845. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities from COVID was 134 on Saturday.
CAESARSCHENANGO UNITED WAYConklinDAVE FINNEYDelaware County Public HealthDRAFTKINGSFANDUELGOVERNOR HOCHULJESEY SMITHKirkwoodNew YorkNEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSIONNYPETER CIRBARUSH STREET INTERACTIVESouth New BerlinSPENCERState Health DepartmentSTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTSTEPHANIE CIRBAUHS Chenango Memorial HospitalUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES
WCDO News — Friday 7-16-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
Governor Cuomo will be interviewed by investigators Saturday by the State Attorney General's Office regarding several allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Cuomo acknowledge that he may make people uncomfortable but denied allegations of wrongdoing, many lawmakers have asked Cuomo to resign.
NY State of Health announced that more than 111,000 New Yorkers have newly enrolled in Qualified Health Plan or Essential Plan coverage since January. In addition, since March 31, 2021, when NY State of Health implemented the American Rescue Plan Act insurance provisions, more than 140,000 New Yorkers are benefitting from the increased financial assistance available. Of these 140,000 enrollees, 121,000 are low or moderate income.
The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:
(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)
The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.
The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund concert fundraiser has been moved indoors to the Norwich American Legion on Sheldon Street in Norwich, due to expected wet weather. The Concert is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00, the money raised from this, and future concerts will go for a scholarship for area students interested in studying music in college, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.
The Greater Binghamton Airshow is this weekend at the Greater Binghamton Airport on Saturday and Sunday, with the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as "The Thunderbirds". The airshow runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM both days, more information is available at binghamtonairshow.com
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-16-21
State Police arrested 49 year old Robert Coleman of McDonough and 43 year old Billie Harris of McDonough for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop, both Coleman and Harris were in possession of firearms; they cannot legally possess firearms since they have been previously convicted of a crime. Both were arraigned, Harris was released on her own recognizance; Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 AM tomorrow for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department. Hine has been hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the Bloomville Fire Department, on Scotch Hill Road from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18, No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and more information is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
The Chenango County Relay For Life will be held on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
The 45th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival runs today & tomorrow, activities include games, rides, a firework show, live music, parades, and the professional lumberjack competition. The Festival will also host a mobile vaccination clinic, which is in partnership with the Broome County Health Department; more information is available at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival's Facebook page.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a Summer Walking Tours this Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM. More information is available at the Society's Facebook page or oneontahistory.org.
BILLIE HARRISBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFECOOPER HINECooperstownDelaware County Public HealthDEPOSIT LUMBERJACK FESTIVALEAST MAIN PARKGovernor CuomoGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORTGREATER BINGHAMTON AIRSHOWGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYMcDonoughNew BerlinNew YorkNorwichNORWICH AMERICAN LEGIONNYNY State of HealthROBERT COLEMANRON PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSOUTH NEW BERLIN FIRE STATIONSTACIE HAYNESSUSQUEHANNA SPCATHE THUNDERBIRDSUNADILLA VALLEY
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-29-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-29-21
The State Health Department reported today that almost 72% of adult New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 Vaccine & 65.1% have completed their vaccine series. The Statewide 7 day rolling average for Positive COVID tests is .39%; The Southern Tier Counties is slightly higher at .42%.
Oneonta area Motorists are reminded that NYSEG and DDS Companies will be digging at Woodside Avenue & East Street today, through Friday. Additional information is available by calling the Department of Public Service at 432-2100.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department on July 17th. Hine is hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
The Unadilla Rotary Club announced the return of the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held at the Covered Bridge Farm Market on Sunday September 26th at 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Vendors can get more information at unadillarotary.org.
Chenango County Public Health announced that due to the continued decline in COVID 19 cases, they will release updates once a week. Currently Chenango County reported 7 active cases, 14 quarantines & no hospitalizations; they have had a total of 35212 cases, 3331 recoveries, & 77 deaths since the pandemic started 15 months ago.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-29-21
State Police responded Saturday to an ATV crash in the town of Davenport. 35-year-old Raina Andrews of Davenport was operating the vehicle, when it exited the roadway, struck a ditch and she was ejected. Andrews was transported by LifeNet to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with serious injuries. The investigation is on-going.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Walton resident June 19th on Delaware Street in the Village of Walton. Deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling north on Delaware Street, they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 28-year old Kassondra Pierce of Walton, A routine DMV inquiry revealed that Pierce’s driving privileges and vehicle registration were suspended due to an insurance lapse. Pierce was charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding, operating an uninspected motor vehicle as well as other charges, her vehicle was towed from the scene & she was released to appear in the Village of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Blood drives this week include Today in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & tomorrow in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.
A Chenango County COVID vaccination clinic is being held today from 11:00 to 1:30 PM at the South Plaza in Norwich. The Moderna vaccine is being offered, no appointments are necessary. More information is available at 337-1660.
The State Health Department reported today that almost 72% of adult New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 Vaccine & 65.1% have completed their vaccine series. The Statewide 7 day rolling average for Positive COVID tests is .39%; The Southern Tier Counties is slightly higher at .42%.
Oneonta area Motorists are reminded that NYSEG and DDS Companies will be digging at Woodside Avenue & East Street today, through Friday. Additional information is available by calling the Department of Public Service at 432-2100.
The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently. Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department on July 17th. Hine is hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.
The Unadilla Rotary Club announced the return of the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held at the Covered Bridge Farm Market on Sunday September 26th at 10:00 am until 4:00 PM. Vendors can get more information at unadillarotary.org.
Chenango County Public Health announced that due to the continued decline in COVID 19 cases, they will release updates once a week. Currently Chenango County reported 7 active cases, 14 quarantines & no hospitalizations; they have had a total of 35212 cases, 3331 recoveries, & 77 deaths since the pandemic started 15 months ago.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-29-21
State Police responded Saturday to an ATV crash in the town of Davenport. 35-year-old Raina Andrews of Davenport was operating the vehicle, when it exited the roadway, struck a ditch and she was ejected. Andrews was transported by LifeNet to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with serious injuries. The investigation is on-going.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Walton resident June 19th on Delaware Street in the Village of Walton. Deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling north on Delaware Street, they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 28-year old Kassondra Pierce of Walton, A routine DMV inquiry revealed that Pierce’s driving privileges and vehicle registration were suspended due to an insurance lapse. Pierce was charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding, operating an uninspected motor vehicle as well as other charges, her vehicle was towed from the scene & she was released to appear in the Village of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Blood drives this week include Today in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & tomorrow in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.
A Chenango County COVID vaccination clinic is being held today from 11:00 to 1:30 PM at the South Plaza in Norwich. The Moderna vaccine is being offered, no appointments are necessary. More information is available at 337-1660.
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WCDO News — Monday 6-28-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-28-21
Governor Cuomo announced that over 55,300 people were tested for COVID on Sunday, with only 290 positives, of .5% of all tested. Hospitalization, ICU Patients & Patients on Ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 3 deaths attributed to the virus Sunday; one of those was in Chenango County. Just fewer than 72% of New Yorkers have had at least 1 Vaccination, 65% have completed the series of shots.
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment to ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond. Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Blood drives this week include Tuesday in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Tuesday in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & Wednesday in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Open starts today with a series of events leading up to the start of the Golf Tournament Friday at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, organizer Dave Pessagno explains:
(Dave Pessagno 6-28-21)
Pessagno said that they had to plan for smaller attendance at the Concert & at other events throughout the week, as they were planning this event earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic still had high infection rates; they hope to be back to normal attendance figures in 2022.
A New Jersey fugitive was arrested June 19th by Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies following an incident in the Town of Colchester. Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the East Branch Delaware River near the Corbett bridge, the Investigation revealed that a New Jersey couple were attempting to drive their pickup across the river when it became partially submerged and disabled in deep water, also a passenger, 30 year-old Brian Olin, of New Jersey was wanted by authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on a felony drug charge in September, 2019. Olin was charged with being a fugitive from justice and was later arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending his extradition by New Jersey.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that Josh Rawitch has been named President; he will begin serving in that capacity on September 9th. Jeff Idelson will continue in his current role as Interim President until September 9th. Rawitch was the Arizona Diamondbacks Senior Vice President of Content and Communications for the past 6 years; he previously served for 15 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-28-21
Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with Johnson & Johnson that will deliver up to $230 million to New York state, it resolves claims made by James for the company's role in helping to fuel the opioid epidemic and would allocate payments over 9 years, it also requires J&J to pay $30 million more in payments in the first year if the Governor signs into law new legislation that creates an opioid settlement fund, and other criteria are met.
Otsego County Sheriff's deputies arrested 36 year old Thomas Palmatier of South New Berlin, for Fleeing an Officer in Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unregistered Vehicle & several other similar charges, following a recent traffic stop in the Town of Pittsfield. Palmatier allegedly drove off from the traffic stop while emergency lights were activated; he was issued appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff Deputies arrested 48 year old Brett Brooks of New Berlin after providing Deputy’s with false information of his identity in the Town of Pittsfield on June 13th. Brooks was a passenger in a vehicle that had been stopped; he had an active bench warrant issued out of Chenango County & gave a false name to law enforcement. Brooks was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court & was turned over to the custody of Chenango County Sheriff Office for the warrant.
The State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Albany, the meeting will be available for public viewing at dps.ny.gov, The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.
Governor Cuomo announced that over 55,300 people were tested for COVID on Sunday, with only 290 positives, of .5% of all tested. Hospitalization, ICU Patients & Patients on Ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 3 deaths attributed to the virus Sunday; one of those was in Chenango County. Just fewer than 72% of New Yorkers have had at least 1 Vaccination, 65% have completed the series of shots.
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment to ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond. Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Blood drives this week include Tuesday in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Tuesday in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & Wednesday in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.
The Dick's Sporting Goods Open starts today with a series of events leading up to the start of the Golf Tournament Friday at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, organizer Dave Pessagno explains:
(Dave Pessagno 6-28-21)
Pessagno said that they had to plan for smaller attendance at the Concert & at other events throughout the week, as they were planning this event earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic still had high infection rates; they hope to be back to normal attendance figures in 2022.
A New Jersey fugitive was arrested June 19th by Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies following an incident in the Town of Colchester. Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the East Branch Delaware River near the Corbett bridge, the Investigation revealed that a New Jersey couple were attempting to drive their pickup across the river when it became partially submerged and disabled in deep water, also a passenger, 30 year-old Brian Olin, of New Jersey was wanted by authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on a felony drug charge in September, 2019. Olin was charged with being a fugitive from justice and was later arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending his extradition by New Jersey.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that Josh Rawitch has been named President; he will begin serving in that capacity on September 9th. Jeff Idelson will continue in his current role as Interim President until September 9th. Rawitch was the Arizona Diamondbacks Senior Vice President of Content and Communications for the past 6 years; he previously served for 15 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-28-21
Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with Johnson & Johnson that will deliver up to $230 million to New York state, it resolves claims made by James for the company's role in helping to fuel the opioid epidemic and would allocate payments over 9 years, it also requires J&J to pay $30 million more in payments in the first year if the Governor signs into law new legislation that creates an opioid settlement fund, and other criteria are met.
Otsego County Sheriff's deputies arrested 36 year old Thomas Palmatier of South New Berlin, for Fleeing an Officer in Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unregistered Vehicle & several other similar charges, following a recent traffic stop in the Town of Pittsfield. Palmatier allegedly drove off from the traffic stop while emergency lights were activated; he was issued appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court at a later date.
Otsego County Sheriff Deputies arrested 48 year old Brett Brooks of New Berlin after providing Deputy’s with false information of his identity in the Town of Pittsfield on June 13th. Brooks was a passenger in a vehicle that had been stopped; he had an active bench warrant issued out of Chenango County & gave a false name to law enforcement. Brooks was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court & was turned over to the custody of Chenango County Sheriff Office for the warrant.
The State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Albany, the meeting will be available for public viewing at dps.ny.gov, The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.
American red CrossATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBRETT BROOKSBRIAN OLINColchesterCooperstownDAVE PESSAGNODICK'S SPORTING GOODS OPENFoothills Performing Arts CenterGovernor CuomoGUILFORDHIGH BRIDGE WIND FARMHUNTERDON COUNTY NEW JERSEYJeff idelsonJohnson & JohnsonJOSH RAWITCHMorrisNational Baseball Hall of Fame and MuseumNew BerlinNew YorkNYOneontaPittsfieldSidneySIDNEY FIRE STATIONSouth New BerlinThe State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the EnvironmentTHOMAS PALMATIER
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-30-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths today, bringing their total to 18. Chenango County has 137 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 521 quarantined, and they have had 1129 confirmed cases of the virus.
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is not eligible. The order follows reports of health care providers getting the vaccines & administering them against the state's vaccination priority protocols.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Joseph Garone of South Kortright for driving while ability impaired by drugs for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, after Deputies responded to the front of the County Public Safety building after Garone's vehicle drove over a concrete parking block and became lodged by the main entrance. Garone was charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, on December 4th, he was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following their investigation of a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Delhi.
Broome County Health Department reported 7548 total positive COVID tests, which is about 2600 positives in the last month. Broome County reported 174 deaths, 58 of those since Thanksgiving and they have had 6567 total recoveries, which is 2365 recoveries since the end of November.
Broome County's Festival of Lights returns tonight, after crews cleaned up Otsiningo Park following recent flooding and subsequent damage. Officials said that that the New Year's Eve fireworks display should go on as scheduled at 7:00 PM; more information is available at the Spiedie Fest Facebook page.
State Police arrested 54-year-old Robert Trella on an arson charge following the investigation of a suspicious fire at 305 Pease Hill Road in the town of Barker Monday afternoon. Trella lived in the home, no one else was inside at the time of the fire, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance & will appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, which prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to 2021. The Act adds to New York State's efforts to protect tenants and homeowners from the economic hardship incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo will sign an Executive Order withholding pay increases for all commissioners and statewide elected officials. The statewide elected officials included in the Executive Order are the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General and the Comptroller. The State has a 15 Billion Dollar deficit from costs associated with fighting the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 9 new COVID 19 cases Monday, they have 16 hospitalized, and they reported 4 new deaths from the virus, bringing their total to 16 deaths. Also, Delaware County Public Health announced 18 new COVID 19 cases Monday; they report 97 active cases with 3 hospitalized & 276 in quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44 year old Gregory Schaub of South New Berlin on a variety of Charges after Deputies observed a vehicle with a non-functional brake light in front of them. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and a routine inquiry revealed that Schaub only possessed a non-driver’s ID and that his driving privileges in the State of New York were revoked from a previous DWI charge. Schaub was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator and operating a vehicle with insufficient stop lamps. Schaub was released on appearance tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Meredith Court on a later date.
The annual Blood Drive in Honor of Trooper Christopher Skinner will be held today at the 5 Mile Point Fire Station in Kirkwood. The Drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, Trooper Skinner was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014.
Chenango County Public Health reported 2 additional COVID-19 deaths today, bringing their total to 18. Chenango County has 137 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 521 quarantined, and they have had 1129 confirmed cases of the virus.
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is not eligible. The order follows reports of health care providers getting the vaccines & administering them against the state's vaccination priority protocols.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Joseph Garone of South Kortright for driving while ability impaired by drugs for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, after Deputies responded to the front of the County Public Safety building after Garone's vehicle drove over a concrete parking block and became lodged by the main entrance. Garone was charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, on December 4th, he was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following their investigation of a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Delhi.
Broome County Health Department reported 7548 total positive COVID tests, which is about 2600 positives in the last month. Broome County reported 174 deaths, 58 of those since Thanksgiving and they have had 6567 total recoveries, which is 2365 recoveries since the end of November.
Broome County's Festival of Lights returns tonight, after crews cleaned up Otsiningo Park following recent flooding and subsequent damage. Officials said that that the New Year's Eve fireworks display should go on as scheduled at 7:00 PM; more information is available at the Spiedie Fest Facebook page.
State Police arrested 54-year-old Robert Trella on an arson charge following the investigation of a suspicious fire at 305 Pease Hill Road in the town of Barker Monday afternoon. Trella lived in the home, no one else was inside at the time of the fire, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance & will appear in court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-29-20
Governor Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, which prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also extends the Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption and Disabled Homeowner Exemption from 2020 to 2021. The Act adds to New York State's efforts to protect tenants and homeowners from the economic hardship incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo will sign an Executive Order withholding pay increases for all commissioners and statewide elected officials. The statewide elected officials included in the Executive Order are the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General and the Comptroller. The State has a 15 Billion Dollar deficit from costs associated with fighting the COVID 19 pandemic.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 9 new COVID 19 cases Monday, they have 16 hospitalized, and they reported 4 new deaths from the virus, bringing their total to 16 deaths. Also, Delaware County Public Health announced 18 new COVID 19 cases Monday; they report 97 active cases with 3 hospitalized & 276 in quarantine.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 44 year old Gregory Schaub of South New Berlin on a variety of Charges after Deputies observed a vehicle with a non-functional brake light in front of them. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and a routine inquiry revealed that Schaub only possessed a non-driver’s ID and that his driving privileges in the State of New York were revoked from a previous DWI charge. Schaub was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator and operating a vehicle with insufficient stop lamps. Schaub was released on appearance tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Meredith Court on a later date.
The annual Blood Drive in Honor of Trooper Christopher Skinner will be held today at the 5 Mile Point Fire Station in Kirkwood. The Drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, Trooper Skinner was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in Broome County in 2014.
WCDO News — Thursday 10-22-20
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-22-20
Pre-Trial procedures are going to be held in Town of Franklin court this afternoon, regarding the animal cruelty & dog fighting case against Nasir Azmat of Franklin. Jill Stafford is a volunteer at the Delaware Valley Humane Society, who was one of the first people to help rescue the animals, known as the "Franklin 20":
(Jill Stafford 10-22-20)
Azmat is facing over 40 counts relating to torturing & overdriving animals, failing to provide sustenance to the animals and for having dog fighting paraphernalia at his property in Franklin earlier this year, he was arraigned & released pending future court action.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 44 Active Cases of COVID 19 currently, with 231 Active Quarantines & 3 hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 337 Total Confirmed Cases, there have been 7 deaths, 251 recoveries and 34,250 tests have been performed.
An Oxford Academy Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Oxford officials said that based on the hybrid schedule, the student was only in school on October 13, 2020 for part of the school day. The district has coordinated with the Chenango County Public Health to identify through contact tracing protocols any student or staff member who may be at high risk of exposure. The Chenango County Public Health has been reaching out to those staff members and parents of students identified to inform them if they need to be placed under mandatory quarantine for precautionary purposes. Due to privacy requirements, The Oxford District cannot give specific information about any individual who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19.
Hartwick College reported one new case of COVID-19 has been detected. There is one active case on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 22.
In Spite of the economic turmoil by the COVID-19 pandemic, the securities industry saw its pretax profits reach $27.6 billion in the first six months of 2020, an 82% increase over the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. 1st half profits in 2020 were nearly equal to the entirety of 2019’s profits of $28.1 billion. The jump was propelled by $2.4 trillion in federal stimulus funds and the lowering of interest rates to near zero, DiNapoli said that Wall Street’s share of state economic activity was 5.9% in 2019, the peak was in 2006 of 8.2%, and Wall Street provides 18% of state tax collections.
The Friends of the Rogers Environmental Center of Sherburne announced the winner of this year’s raffle of an electric car. The Winner of the Tesla is Virginia Huerfeld of Glenmont, New York. All proceeds of the Electric Car Raffle benefits Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center.
Officials gathered in New Berlin to break ground at the site of the new fire house and Chobani Community Center, located on South Main Street in the village. The fire station will have 6 garage bays, offices and rooms for training and storage and a space for community meetings. The village received a $150,000 grant from the state, plus donations from Chobani for $650,000 & Preferred Mutual Insurance for $150,000.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-22-20
Otsego County Department of Health reports 5 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, and 10 cases reported over the past 5 days, 5 of those cases have been traced back to a recent wedding. Since October 1st The Health Department reports 12 cases related to 2 separate weddings. The County reports 942 total confirmed cases, 19 are active cases with 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 746 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reports no new cases Wednesday, there are still 10 active cases & 1 hospitalization, and 70 people are in quarantine. Since March, Delaware County reports 145 total cases of COVID 19, 127 recoveries & 8 deaths.
The State DOT is advising motorists of daily, alternating multi-lane closures on State Route 17 between Exit 71 and I-81 Exit 4 in Binghamton through Friday, October 31st. Work will require closing up to two of three travel lanes in alternating directions, at no time will both directions experience lane closures simultaneously. Work is scheduled to take place between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open officials announced that the 2021 tournament will be held earlier than usual next year. The tournament is usually played at En-Joie in Endicott in August, next year, Dick’s Open week will get underway June 28th, with the tournament itself teeing off Friday, July 2nd and concluding on the 4th of July.
Pre-Trial procedures are going to be held in Town of Franklin court this afternoon, regarding the animal cruelty & dog fighting case against Nasir Azmat of Franklin. Jill Stafford is a volunteer at the Delaware Valley Humane Society, who was one of the first people to help rescue the animals, known as the "Franklin 20":
(Jill Stafford 10-22-20)
Azmat is facing over 40 counts relating to torturing & overdriving animals, failing to provide sustenance to the animals and for having dog fighting paraphernalia at his property in Franklin earlier this year, he was arraigned & released pending future court action.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 44 Active Cases of COVID 19 currently, with 231 Active Quarantines & 3 hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 337 Total Confirmed Cases, there have been 7 deaths, 251 recoveries and 34,250 tests have been performed.
An Oxford Academy Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Oxford officials said that based on the hybrid schedule, the student was only in school on October 13, 2020 for part of the school day. The district has coordinated with the Chenango County Public Health to identify through contact tracing protocols any student or staff member who may be at high risk of exposure. The Chenango County Public Health has been reaching out to those staff members and parents of students identified to inform them if they need to be placed under mandatory quarantine for precautionary purposes. Due to privacy requirements, The Oxford District cannot give specific information about any individual who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19.
Hartwick College reported one new case of COVID-19 has been detected. There is one active case on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1, 2020 is 22.
In Spite of the economic turmoil by the COVID-19 pandemic, the securities industry saw its pretax profits reach $27.6 billion in the first six months of 2020, an 82% increase over the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. 1st half profits in 2020 were nearly equal to the entirety of 2019’s profits of $28.1 billion. The jump was propelled by $2.4 trillion in federal stimulus funds and the lowering of interest rates to near zero, DiNapoli said that Wall Street’s share of state economic activity was 5.9% in 2019, the peak was in 2006 of 8.2%, and Wall Street provides 18% of state tax collections.
The Friends of the Rogers Environmental Center of Sherburne announced the winner of this year’s raffle of an electric car. The Winner of the Tesla is Virginia Huerfeld of Glenmont, New York. All proceeds of the Electric Car Raffle benefits Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center.
Officials gathered in New Berlin to break ground at the site of the new fire house and Chobani Community Center, located on South Main Street in the village. The fire station will have 6 garage bays, offices and rooms for training and storage and a space for community meetings. The village received a $150,000 grant from the state, plus donations from Chobani for $650,000 & Preferred Mutual Insurance for $150,000.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-22-20
Otsego County Department of Health reports 5 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, and 10 cases reported over the past 5 days, 5 of those cases have been traced back to a recent wedding. Since October 1st The Health Department reports 12 cases related to 2 separate weddings. The County reports 942 total confirmed cases, 19 are active cases with 2 hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 746 probable and confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta & 21 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reports no new cases Wednesday, there are still 10 active cases & 1 hospitalization, and 70 people are in quarantine. Since March, Delaware County reports 145 total cases of COVID 19, 127 recoveries & 8 deaths.
The State DOT is advising motorists of daily, alternating multi-lane closures on State Route 17 between Exit 71 and I-81 Exit 4 in Binghamton through Friday, October 31st. Work will require closing up to two of three travel lanes in alternating directions, at no time will both directions experience lane closures simultaneously. Work is scheduled to take place between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open officials announced that the 2021 tournament will be held earlier than usual next year. The tournament is usually played at En-Joie in Endicott in August, next year, Dick’s Open week will get underway June 28th, with the tournament itself teeing off Friday, July 2nd and concluding on the 4th of July.
BinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCHOBANIDelaware County Public HealthDelaware valley Humane SocietyDICK'S SPORTING GOODS OPENENDICOTTENJOIE GOLF COURSEFRANKLIN 20FRIENDS OF ROGERS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERHartwick CollegeJILL STAFFORDNASIR AZMATNEW BERLIN FIRE DEPARTMENTNYOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTOXFORD ACADEMYPREFERRED MUTUAL INSURANCESherburneSTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DiNAOLIVIRGINIA HUERFELD
WCDO News — Thursday 10-1-20
P.M. NEWS Thursday 10-1-20
Governor Cuomo reported that Clusters of COVID 19 cases increased several of the state’s numbers on Wednesday. There were 1382 new cases diagnosed out of over 109,000 tests administered, which was a 1.27% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalizations went up to 612, there were 141 Patients in ICU beds, 63 were on ventilators, and there were 11 deaths Wednesday, bringing the state death toll to 25,490.
The Broome County Health Department reported 83 more positive cases of COVID 19 since Tuesday, bringing their total to 1610 cases, they still report 82 deaths, 1285 recoveries and 1157 people are being monitored by the health department, following the latest cluster reported in Binghamton last weekend.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 2 more positive COVID 19 Wednesday, giving them 253 since March. They have 4 active cases, 2 patients are hospitalized, 75 are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 229 recoveries, over 29,000 tests have been conducted.
The town of New Berlin will hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th at the New Berlin Town Office at 30 North Main Street, to discuss possible cuts to the town budget, including saving about $180,000 dollars by eliminating their Town Police Department. Municipalities around the state are waiting to see if New York State will receive any federal aid because of the COVID 19 pandemic, New York has lost about 20% of their revenue stream since March.
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 32-year-old Sheila Thompson and 32-year-old Kyle Alverson of Delhi, each of them being charged with Unlawfully Growing Cannabis and 6 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Thompson and Alverson were released with appearance tickets directing them to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer the charges at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies & Downsville Fire & EMS were dispatched to a roll-over accident on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester that was reported by “On-Star”. 19-year-old Parker Rosencranse of Roscoe lost control of his vehicle which ran off the roadway, into a ditch and overturned. Rosencranse was arrested and charged with the DWI, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, unauthorized sticker, among other charges, Rosencranse was released on traffic summonses directing him to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer the charges. Rosencranse & an unidentified passenger were not injured.
With cold weather just around the corner, customers will be firing up furnaces and other appliances for the first time this season. NYSEG officials urge the public to recognize the potential signs of a natural gas leak and review the following safety tips about what do if a leak is suspected.
(Ridge Harris 10-1-20)
NYSEG officials report that you should leave immediately & call NYSEG at 1-800-572-1121 from a safe location, Do not smoke or operate electrical switches or appliances, as those items may produce a spark that might ignite the natural gas and cause an explosion.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-1-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, all 4 were SUNY Oneonta students, and also 3 cases were reported in SUNY students that had not previously been reported. Otsego County reports 893 total confirmed cases, 17 are active cases with 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths. 722 cases are linked to the SUNY Oneonta outbreak, 19 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reported no new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have had 121 positive cases since March with 7 deaths, 110 recoveries, currently they have 4 active cases with 1 hospitalization, and 31 in quarantine.
Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event will be held later in the year this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Spokesman Tyson Robb explains.
(Tyson Robb 10-1-20)
Robb said that this will be the 24th year of the event, Online registration began today at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, and phone registrations will begin in November.
Chenango County Health Department announced that they will have 3 Drive-through rabies clinics this year. The next one will be in Bainbridge at General Clinton Park Today from 9:00 to 11:00, one is also scheduled at the Sherburne Earlville High School bus garage on October 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 and another will be held at the South New Berlin Fire Station on December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, Pre-Registration is Required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9 or by calling 337-1673.
Governor Cuomo reported that Clusters of COVID 19 cases increased several of the state’s numbers on Wednesday. There were 1382 new cases diagnosed out of over 109,000 tests administered, which was a 1.27% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalizations went up to 612, there were 141 Patients in ICU beds, 63 were on ventilators, and there were 11 deaths Wednesday, bringing the state death toll to 25,490.
The Broome County Health Department reported 83 more positive cases of COVID 19 since Tuesday, bringing their total to 1610 cases, they still report 82 deaths, 1285 recoveries and 1157 people are being monitored by the health department, following the latest cluster reported in Binghamton last weekend.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 2 more positive COVID 19 Wednesday, giving them 253 since March. They have 4 active cases, 2 patients are hospitalized, 75 are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 229 recoveries, over 29,000 tests have been conducted.
The town of New Berlin will hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th at the New Berlin Town Office at 30 North Main Street, to discuss possible cuts to the town budget, including saving about $180,000 dollars by eliminating their Town Police Department. Municipalities around the state are waiting to see if New York State will receive any federal aid because of the COVID 19 pandemic, New York has lost about 20% of their revenue stream since March.
Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 32-year-old Sheila Thompson and 32-year-old Kyle Alverson of Delhi, each of them being charged with Unlawfully Growing Cannabis and 6 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Thompson and Alverson were released with appearance tickets directing them to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer the charges at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies & Downsville Fire & EMS were dispatched to a roll-over accident on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester that was reported by “On-Star”. 19-year-old Parker Rosencranse of Roscoe lost control of his vehicle which ran off the roadway, into a ditch and overturned. Rosencranse was arrested and charged with the DWI, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, unauthorized sticker, among other charges, Rosencranse was released on traffic summonses directing him to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer the charges. Rosencranse & an unidentified passenger were not injured.
With cold weather just around the corner, customers will be firing up furnaces and other appliances for the first time this season. NYSEG officials urge the public to recognize the potential signs of a natural gas leak and review the following safety tips about what do if a leak is suspected.
(Ridge Harris 10-1-20)
NYSEG officials report that you should leave immediately & call NYSEG at 1-800-572-1121 from a safe location, Do not smoke or operate electrical switches or appliances, as those items may produce a spark that might ignite the natural gas and cause an explosion.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-1-20
Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, all 4 were SUNY Oneonta students, and also 3 cases were reported in SUNY students that had not previously been reported. Otsego County reports 893 total confirmed cases, 17 are active cases with 1 hospitalization, there have been 7 deaths. 722 cases are linked to the SUNY Oneonta outbreak, 19 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
Delaware County Public Health reported no new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have had 121 positive cases since March with 7 deaths, 110 recoveries, currently they have 4 active cases with 1 hospitalization, and 31 in quarantine.
Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event will be held later in the year this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Spokesman Tyson Robb explains.
(Tyson Robb 10-1-20)
Robb said that this will be the 24th year of the event, Online registration began today at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, and phone registrations will begin in November.
Chenango County Health Department announced that they will have 3 Drive-through rabies clinics this year. The next one will be in Bainbridge at General Clinton Park Today from 9:00 to 11:00, one is also scheduled at the Sherburne Earlville High School bus garage on October 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 and another will be held at the South New Berlin Fire Station on December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, Pre-Registration is Required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9 or by calling 337-1673.
BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE COUNTY SOLID WASTEDelhiGENERAL CLINTON PARKGovernor CuomoKYLE ALVERSONNew BerlinNew YorkNYSEGOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTRIDGE HARRISROSCOESHEILA THOMPSONSHERBURNE EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLSOUTH NEW BERLIN FIRE DEPARTMENTTYSON ROBBWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 9-22-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-22-20
Governor Cuomo reported that the state had 754 new Positive COVID 19 tests Monday, out of almost 84,000 tests administered. 451,227 New Yorkers have tested positive for the virus since March, there were 470 people hospitalized Monday, there were 3 deaths state wide, the number of deaths since March is 25,431.
New York added five states to its official 14 day quarantine list on Tuesday; the states are Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island and Wyoming. No states were removed from the list. The Full list is at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are reporting 248 total COVID 19 cases, with 5 Active Cases, 1 Hospitalization & 81 Active Quarantines. The County reports 7 deaths, 223 recoveries & they have conducte4d about 27,500 tests since March.
Chenango County Health Department announced that they will have 3 Drive-through rabies clinics this year. The next one will be in Bainbridge at General Clinton Park on October 10th from 9:00 to 11:00, one is also scheduled at the Sherburne Earlville High School bus garage on October 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 and another will be held at the South New Berlin Fire Station on December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, Pre-Registration is Required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9 or by calling 337-1673.
A Laurens woman pleaded not guilty in Otsego County Court Monday on charges of 2nd degree rape & disseminating indecent material to a minor. 37 year old Shelly Young is accused of performing sexual acts with a 15 year old, Young faces court action at a later date & is free on bail.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society's 14th annual benefit auction will be 2 virtual auctions this year, they have contracted with 32Auctions, and the 1st auction has about a dozen items. The auction will open on Friday September 25 at 10:00 AM, and will close on Sunday September 27 at 9:00 PM, Society Executive Director Bob Brzozowski told WCDO news of some of the items offered this weekend:
(Bob Brzozowski 9-22-20)
The link for the preliminary auction is 32auctions.com/GOHSMiniAuction; a 2nd bigger auction is scheduled online November 15 to November 21. More information is available at 432-0960 or by email: info@OneontaHistory.org. The History Center at 183 Main Street in Oneonta will be open during the auction on Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can assist visitors with online auction questions.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-22-20
The Otsego County Department of Health, Bassett Medical Center & the State Department of Health have partnered to provide a rapid testing to Otsego County residents Today & Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, pre-registration is required at 547-4279.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases over the past 2 days & 1 death has also been reported. The 3 new cases gives Otsego County 869 total confirmed cases, there are 19 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 694 confirmed cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 16 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more positive COVID 19 case Monday, bringing their total to 118. There are 2 active cases, with 1 person hospitalized, 12 are quarantined, 6 have died & 110 have recovered.
Commerce Chenango & The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up for an event today where there members can get answer to questions they may have from the Small Business Administration officials. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-18-20)
The online event will be held Today from 12:00 PM thru 1:00 PM, more information is available from Commerce Chenango at 334-1400 or the Delaware County Chamber at 746-2281
Chenango Arts Council announced that their Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries will reopen to the public on Today, with the Photography exhibit "Water- Different Forms”; Chenango Arts Council Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 9-22-20)
O'Neill said that the public can visit the show until October 2, Masks and social distancing will be required, at the Gallery at the Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at ChenangoArts.org as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by calling 336-2787.
Governor Cuomo reported that the state had 754 new Positive COVID 19 tests Monday, out of almost 84,000 tests administered. 451,227 New Yorkers have tested positive for the virus since March, there were 470 people hospitalized Monday, there were 3 deaths state wide, the number of deaths since March is 25,431.
New York added five states to its official 14 day quarantine list on Tuesday; the states are Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island and Wyoming. No states were removed from the list. The Full list is at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are reporting 248 total COVID 19 cases, with 5 Active Cases, 1 Hospitalization & 81 Active Quarantines. The County reports 7 deaths, 223 recoveries & they have conducte4d about 27,500 tests since March.
Chenango County Health Department announced that they will have 3 Drive-through rabies clinics this year. The next one will be in Bainbridge at General Clinton Park on October 10th from 9:00 to 11:00, one is also scheduled at the Sherburne Earlville High School bus garage on October 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 and another will be held at the South New Berlin Fire Station on December 5th from 9:00 to 11:00, Pre-Registration is Required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic/9 or by calling 337-1673.
A Laurens woman pleaded not guilty in Otsego County Court Monday on charges of 2nd degree rape & disseminating indecent material to a minor. 37 year old Shelly Young is accused of performing sexual acts with a 15 year old, Young faces court action at a later date & is free on bail.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society's 14th annual benefit auction will be 2 virtual auctions this year, they have contracted with 32Auctions, and the 1st auction has about a dozen items. The auction will open on Friday September 25 at 10:00 AM, and will close on Sunday September 27 at 9:00 PM, Society Executive Director Bob Brzozowski told WCDO news of some of the items offered this weekend:
(Bob Brzozowski 9-22-20)
The link for the preliminary auction is 32auctions.com/GOHSMiniAuction; a 2nd bigger auction is scheduled online November 15 to November 21. More information is available at 432-0960 or by email: info@OneontaHistory.org. The History Center at 183 Main Street in Oneonta will be open during the auction on Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can assist visitors with online auction questions.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-22-20
The Otsego County Department of Health, Bassett Medical Center & the State Department of Health have partnered to provide a rapid testing to Otsego County residents Today & Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, pre-registration is required at 547-4279.
Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new COVID 19 cases over the past 2 days & 1 death has also been reported. The 3 new cases gives Otsego County 869 total confirmed cases, there are 19 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 7 deaths, 694 confirmed cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 16 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more positive COVID 19 case Monday, bringing their total to 118. There are 2 active cases, with 1 person hospitalized, 12 are quarantined, 6 have died & 110 have recovered.
Commerce Chenango & The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up for an event today where there members can get answer to questions they may have from the Small Business Administration officials. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-18-20)
The online event will be held Today from 12:00 PM thru 1:00 PM, more information is available from Commerce Chenango at 334-1400 or the Delaware County Chamber at 746-2281
Chenango Arts Council announced that their Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries will reopen to the public on Today, with the Photography exhibit "Water- Different Forms”; Chenango Arts Council Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 9-22-20)
O'Neill said that the public can visit the show until October 2, Masks and social distancing will be required, at the Gallery at the Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at ChenangoArts.org as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by calling 336-2787.
ALECIA O'NEILLBainbridgeBASSETT MEDICAL CENTERBOB BRZOZOWSKICHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHCommerce ChenangoDelaware County Public HealthDELAWARE COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCEFoothills Performing Arts CenterGENERAL CLINTON PARKGovernor CuomoGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYLAURENSMAREIA BROWN & RAYMOND LOFT GALLERIESNew YorkNorwichNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTState Health Department
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-24-19
Governor Cuomo signed the "Safe Way Home Act" this
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Firefighters responded Monday
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
Members of the Governor's administration participated in
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key
language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt
& his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney. The dinner will be held at the River Street
Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Firefighters responded Monday
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
Members of the Governor's administration participated in
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key
language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
The Annual free Christmas dinner put on by Gene Schmidt
& his family will be held tomorrow Christmas Day in Sidney. The dinner will be held at the River Street
Fire Station from 1:00 to 4:00 & it is free to the public.
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