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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-12-26
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-12-26
State Attorney General Letitia James has released footage from the Vestal Police body-worn cameras that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy, who died on February 25th following an encounter with Vestal Police Department. The video shows Police instructing Hegazy to drop his knife repeatedly, a Taser was deployed at Hegazy, who still failed to comply, 2 officers shot at him, Hegazy was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The video can be accessed through a link at ag.ny.gov.
41 year old Trevor Metterhauser of Pennsylvania was sentenced in a New York Federal Court room to 80 years in prison plus multiple fines for attempted aggravated sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children, and multiple counts of possession of child pornography, involving 2 toddlers, 1 in the Southern Tier & the other in Texas. As part of his guilty plea, Metterhauser admitted he conspired with Brandon Whitford to sexually exploit an a 4-year-old girl in New York & record the abuse, Metterhauser also traveled to Texas where he conspired with Carlos Ruiz to sexually assault a 2-year-old child and to record that abuse. Co-Conspirators Whitford and Ruiz have each pleaded guilty in connection with this case.
The Mid-York Concert Band has awarded a $1,000 Jones-Sterchak Memorial Scholarship to a student from Oneida County this year, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 5-12-26)
the free Mid-York Concert Band’s Spring Concert will be on Sunday May 17th at the Norwich High School Auditorium at 2:00 PM, in the Norwich High School Auditorium.
There will be a host of activities at General Clinton Park on Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, co-chair Chris smith told WCDO about the Music Fest that day:
(Chris Smith 5-12-26)
Co-Chair Mike Kaufman told WCDO of an added incentive to increase the crowd size for the awards ceremony after the 70 mile canoe races:
(Mike Kaufman 5-12-26)
The General Clinton Canoe regatta runs from Friday May 22nd to Sunday night May 24, more information is available at canoeregatta.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-12-26
State Police announced that 18 year old Dalton Malmstrom of Nichols, who was reported missing Saturday, was found deceased in the Susquehanna River by the State Police Under Water Recovery Team and members of the K9 unit. Troopers were assisted by members of the Nichols Fire Department. Malmstrom was last seen leaving his residence in Nichols, at approximately 7:45 am. on Saturday.
The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office are Collaborating on this summer’s “Turtle Island” festival, part of the local commemorations of America250. historical society executive director Jessica Moquin is looking for continued participation with another Community Meeting today at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus:
(Jessica Moquin 5-12-26)
Tonight's community dialogue will take place 6–7:30 pm. the festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.
State Attorney General Letitia James has released footage from the Vestal Police body-worn cameras that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy, who died on February 25th following an encounter with Vestal Police Department. The video shows Police instructing Hegazy to drop his knife repeatedly, a Taser was deployed at Hegazy, who still failed to comply, 2 officers shot at him, Hegazy was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The video can be accessed through a link at ag.ny.gov.
41 year old Trevor Metterhauser of Pennsylvania was sentenced in a New York Federal Court room to 80 years in prison plus multiple fines for attempted aggravated sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children, and multiple counts of possession of child pornography, involving 2 toddlers, 1 in the Southern Tier & the other in Texas. As part of his guilty plea, Metterhauser admitted he conspired with Brandon Whitford to sexually exploit an a 4-year-old girl in New York & record the abuse, Metterhauser also traveled to Texas where he conspired with Carlos Ruiz to sexually assault a 2-year-old child and to record that abuse. Co-Conspirators Whitford and Ruiz have each pleaded guilty in connection with this case.
The Mid-York Concert Band has awarded a $1,000 Jones-Sterchak Memorial Scholarship to a student from Oneida County this year, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 5-12-26)
the free Mid-York Concert Band’s Spring Concert will be on Sunday May 17th at the Norwich High School Auditorium at 2:00 PM, in the Norwich High School Auditorium.
There will be a host of activities at General Clinton Park on Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, co-chair Chris smith told WCDO about the Music Fest that day:
(Chris Smith 5-12-26)
Co-Chair Mike Kaufman told WCDO of an added incentive to increase the crowd size for the awards ceremony after the 70 mile canoe races:
(Mike Kaufman 5-12-26)
The General Clinton Canoe regatta runs from Friday May 22nd to Sunday night May 24, more information is available at canoeregatta.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-12-26
State Police announced that 18 year old Dalton Malmstrom of Nichols, who was reported missing Saturday, was found deceased in the Susquehanna River by the State Police Under Water Recovery Team and members of the K9 unit. Troopers were assisted by members of the Nichols Fire Department. Malmstrom was last seen leaving his residence in Nichols, at approximately 7:45 am. on Saturday.
The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office are Collaborating on this summer’s “Turtle Island” festival, part of the local commemorations of America250. historical society executive director Jessica Moquin is looking for continued participation with another Community Meeting today at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus:
(Jessica Moquin 5-12-26)
Tonight's community dialogue will take place 6–7:30 pm. the festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 7-10-24
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-10-24
A tornado Watch has been issued through this evening for the WCDO Listening area, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments about the possibility for severe weather:
(Rich Townsend 7-10-24)
The tornado watch is in effect until 9:00 PM, we'll have the WCDO Forecast following this news cast.
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that Michael Gibson of Endicott has been sentenced for rape in the first degree, he will serve 17 years in prison for the crime, followed by 15 years of post-release supervision. Gibson admitted to performing sexual acts with a victim who was under the age of 13 in Summer 2023, the office said. He pleaded guilty to the crime in February.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division received a complaint in April from Delaware County Probation Department that a person supervised by the Probation Department was suspected of communicating with underage children in a sexual manner. On July 3rd, the Division arrested and charged 27-year-old Dylan Brooks, of Hancock for 1 count of Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of Child, Brooks is alleged to have violated his terms and conditions of probation by using an unauthorized phone and social media account to engage in conversations of a sexual nature with a 16-year-old child, proceeding to then send photos of a pornographic nature to the underage child. Brooks was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
The Southern Tier Music Festival went over well this past weekend at the Sidney Airport, Teri Schunk was 1 of the organizers of the event:
(Teri Schunk 7-10-24)
Schunk also said that the Sidney Summer Music Series begins tonight with the Sidney Community band at 6:00 PM, due to the inclement weather, the concert will at the Sidney Community Center at 1 Bridge Street, the shows will all be free.
State Police & The State Office of Cannabis Management has continued to execute search warrants on businesses suspected of illegally selling Marijuana without possessing a license to do so. Sidney Exotics at 30 Main Street in Sidney was closed down Monday, more details are expected to be released shortly.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-10-24
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Christopher Fuller of Oxford on July 3rd, after a Deputy in Norwich observed Fuller driving a pick-up truck & knew he did not have a valid license. The Deputy observed Fuller driving in a reckless manner and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Fuller failed to comply & the pursuit continued until Fuller's truck became disabled, he attempted to flee on foot, and he was taken into custody. Fuller was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawfully fleeing a Police officer & numerous other related charges, he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group arrested 59 year old Kenneth Jordan of Endicott On Saturday. During a traffic stop in Binghamton, deputies observed a knotted plastic bag hanging out of his pocket, Jordan to be in the possession of fentanyl, cocaine, plus cash from suspected drug sales. Jordan was charged with Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, speeding and several other related charges, Jordan was arraigned and released after being issued appearance tickets returnable to the City of Binghamton Court.
64 year old Johannes Vulto of Vulto Creamery LLC in Walton, was sentenced in federal court on July 9 for his company’s connection to a listeriosis outbreak from the cheese they produced & sold in in 2016 and 2017 that resulted in the death of 2 people and 8 hospitalizations. Vulto was sentenced to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $100,000 fine, along with 240 hours of mandated community services. Vulto Creamery went out of business after the listeria issue.
The State DOT will host a public information meeting from 5 pm. to 7 pm. on Tuesday, July 16, pertaining to a proposed project along State Route 23 and State Route 28 in the Town of Oneonta, that may begin in the spring of 2026. The project will enhance safety, traffic flow and pedestrian accommodations State Route 23 Southside, The meeting will be held at the Southside Mall Community Room.
A tornado Watch has been issued through this evening for the WCDO Listening area, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments about the possibility for severe weather:
(Rich Townsend 7-10-24)
The tornado watch is in effect until 9:00 PM, we'll have the WCDO Forecast following this news cast.
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that Michael Gibson of Endicott has been sentenced for rape in the first degree, he will serve 17 years in prison for the crime, followed by 15 years of post-release supervision. Gibson admitted to performing sexual acts with a victim who was under the age of 13 in Summer 2023, the office said. He pleaded guilty to the crime in February.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division received a complaint in April from Delaware County Probation Department that a person supervised by the Probation Department was suspected of communicating with underage children in a sexual manner. On July 3rd, the Division arrested and charged 27-year-old Dylan Brooks, of Hancock for 1 count of Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of Child, Brooks is alleged to have violated his terms and conditions of probation by using an unauthorized phone and social media account to engage in conversations of a sexual nature with a 16-year-old child, proceeding to then send photos of a pornographic nature to the underage child. Brooks was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
The Southern Tier Music Festival went over well this past weekend at the Sidney Airport, Teri Schunk was 1 of the organizers of the event:
(Teri Schunk 7-10-24)
Schunk also said that the Sidney Summer Music Series begins tonight with the Sidney Community band at 6:00 PM, due to the inclement weather, the concert will at the Sidney Community Center at 1 Bridge Street, the shows will all be free.
State Police & The State Office of Cannabis Management has continued to execute search warrants on businesses suspected of illegally selling Marijuana without possessing a license to do so. Sidney Exotics at 30 Main Street in Sidney was closed down Monday, more details are expected to be released shortly.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-10-24
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Christopher Fuller of Oxford on July 3rd, after a Deputy in Norwich observed Fuller driving a pick-up truck & knew he did not have a valid license. The Deputy observed Fuller driving in a reckless manner and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Fuller failed to comply & the pursuit continued until Fuller's truck became disabled, he attempted to flee on foot, and he was taken into custody. Fuller was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawfully fleeing a Police officer & numerous other related charges, he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group arrested 59 year old Kenneth Jordan of Endicott On Saturday. During a traffic stop in Binghamton, deputies observed a knotted plastic bag hanging out of his pocket, Jordan to be in the possession of fentanyl, cocaine, plus cash from suspected drug sales. Jordan was charged with Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, speeding and several other related charges, Jordan was arraigned and released after being issued appearance tickets returnable to the City of Binghamton Court.
64 year old Johannes Vulto of Vulto Creamery LLC in Walton, was sentenced in federal court on July 9 for his company’s connection to a listeriosis outbreak from the cheese they produced & sold in in 2016 and 2017 that resulted in the death of 2 people and 8 hospitalizations. Vulto was sentenced to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $100,000 fine, along with 240 hours of mandated community services. Vulto Creamery went out of business after the listeria issue.
The State DOT will host a public information meeting from 5 pm. to 7 pm. on Tuesday, July 16, pertaining to a proposed project along State Route 23 and State Route 28 in the Town of Oneonta, that may begin in the spring of 2026. The project will enhance safety, traffic flow and pedestrian accommodations State Route 23 Southside, The meeting will be held at the Southside Mall Community Room.
WCDO News — Friday 4-19-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-19-24
The United States Department of Justice announced that 54 year old David VanHousen of Newark Valley was sentenced to 13 years in prison for possessing child porn. VanHousen previously pleaded guilty to the crime and admitted while civilly committed at the Central New York Psychiatric Center, following several sex offenses and child pornography-related convictions, he possessed numerous images and videos of child pornography on a contraband cell phone. VanHousen was convicted in 2001 for sexual misconduct and rape in the third degree and transportation of child pornography in federal court. VanHousen will also serve a life term of supervised release following his release from prison, and he must register as a sex offender.
State Police issued 18,375 tickets statewide during the ‘Spring Safe Driving’ enforcement, from April 9th to April 14th. State Police focused on speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving and the Move Over law. Statewide, Troopers issued over 6800 tickets for Speeding, almost 1100 for distracted driving, 337 for the Move Over Law, In Troop C, Troopers issued 1120 tickets during the enforcement period.
Chenango County Health Department will hold their next free rabies clinic tomorrow at the McDonough Highway Department. The clinic will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, pre-registration is requested at 337-1673 or at chenangocountyny.gov.
The Explore Chenango Outdoor Challenge kick off event will be held tomorrow at the Rogers Center in Sherburne. The event will be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 PM, , more information is available through the Chenango County Health Department or the County Planning Department.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-19-24
Broome County District Attorney's office announced that 40 year old Carheem Felton of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 9 years in New York State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a weapon. On the 2nd of August 2022, Felton opened fire at another individual at the Northside Deli on Chenango Street in Binghamton. The Binghamton Police Department investigated the shooting and located Felton fleeing the scene while still in possession of the firearm.
State Police executed a search warrant on Center Street in the town of Oneonta relative to a child pornography investigation. An investigation determined that a 17-year-old at the residence obtained numerous images of child pornography on a cell phone, the suspect was arraigned in Otsego County Youth Part Court and released on charges of Possessing and Promoting a Child Sexual Performance. The investigation is ongoing.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department's Earth Festival will be held from 10 am. to 3 pm. Saturday, at Milford Central School, Spokesman Kyle King comments:
(Kyle King 4-19-24)
King said that more information is available at occainfo.org/calendar/save-the-date-earth-fest.
The Helios Care fundraiser Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held tomorrow at the home of Tom Morgan & Erna McReynolds in Franklin from 11:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. Every dollar raised by the event will go to help the patients & families served by the programs at Helios Care.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 6 pm., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
The United States Department of Justice announced that 54 year old David VanHousen of Newark Valley was sentenced to 13 years in prison for possessing child porn. VanHousen previously pleaded guilty to the crime and admitted while civilly committed at the Central New York Psychiatric Center, following several sex offenses and child pornography-related convictions, he possessed numerous images and videos of child pornography on a contraband cell phone. VanHousen was convicted in 2001 for sexual misconduct and rape in the third degree and transportation of child pornography in federal court. VanHousen will also serve a life term of supervised release following his release from prison, and he must register as a sex offender.
State Police issued 18,375 tickets statewide during the ‘Spring Safe Driving’ enforcement, from April 9th to April 14th. State Police focused on speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving and the Move Over law. Statewide, Troopers issued over 6800 tickets for Speeding, almost 1100 for distracted driving, 337 for the Move Over Law, In Troop C, Troopers issued 1120 tickets during the enforcement period.
Chenango County Health Department will hold their next free rabies clinic tomorrow at the McDonough Highway Department. The clinic will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, pre-registration is requested at 337-1673 or at chenangocountyny.gov.
The Explore Chenango Outdoor Challenge kick off event will be held tomorrow at the Rogers Center in Sherburne. The event will be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 PM, , more information is available through the Chenango County Health Department or the County Planning Department.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-19-24
Broome County District Attorney's office announced that 40 year old Carheem Felton of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 9 years in New York State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a weapon. On the 2nd of August 2022, Felton opened fire at another individual at the Northside Deli on Chenango Street in Binghamton. The Binghamton Police Department investigated the shooting and located Felton fleeing the scene while still in possession of the firearm.
State Police executed a search warrant on Center Street in the town of Oneonta relative to a child pornography investigation. An investigation determined that a 17-year-old at the residence obtained numerous images of child pornography on a cell phone, the suspect was arraigned in Otsego County Youth Part Court and released on charges of Possessing and Promoting a Child Sexual Performance. The investigation is ongoing.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department's Earth Festival will be held from 10 am. to 3 pm. Saturday, at Milford Central School, Spokesman Kyle King comments:
(Kyle King 4-19-24)
King said that more information is available at occainfo.org/calendar/save-the-date-earth-fest.
The Helios Care fundraiser Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held tomorrow at the home of Tom Morgan & Erna McReynolds in Franklin from 11:00 AM to 3:00 P.M. Every dollar raised by the event will go to help the patients & families served by the programs at Helios Care.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 6 pm., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-20-22
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-22
Attorney General Letitia James and the State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the arrest and arraignment of 60 year old Carl Carro of Walton, for failing to pay more than $75,000 in New York state taxes over the past 6 years, he was previously arrested for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme. Carro is charged with multiple counts of Criminal Tax Fraud, Offering a False Instrument for Filing and Repeated Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns, if convicted, he faces 10 to 20 years in state prison. Carro was arraigned in the village of Sidney court and was remanded pending a bail hearing.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that the State Court of Appeals 3rd department upheld a rape conviction of Steven Silva of Johnson City. Silva was sentenced to 4 years in Jail followed by 10 years Post Release Supervision, plus he must register as a Sex Offender, for performing sexual acts with a 14 year old.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has a few tickets remaining for their annual Dinner on June 2nd At the River Street Fire Station. Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 5-20-22)
This year, the Chamber fill honor Gavin's Pizzeria as the Business of the Year, The Sidney Central School District Alumni Association as the organization of the year, & Schunk herself was voted as Citizen Of The Year.
The Redistricting of Congressional, State Senate & Assembly District in New York State has turned into a litany of mistakes, lawsuits, new maps and more lawsuits, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that at first his district changed very little, now he doesn't know what his district encompasses:
(Angelino 5-20-22)
Angelino said that either way is he running, it is unclear when the Assembly Primaries will be held, either in June or August. The State Senate & Congressional Primaries have already been moved to August, the Gubernatorial Primary remains in June.
The Mid-York Concert Band will present its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 2:30 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium. The ensemble is made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Earlville Opera House. Contributions are also accepted at the door.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-22
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 64 year old Sherrie White of Deposit, following an investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies reported that White was engaged in the dispute with a protected party of an order of protection, Deputies charged White with Criminal Contempt, White was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Town of Deposit Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross Continues to hold local blood drives, the next one is in West Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Neonatal Fire Department. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
SUNY Oneonta faculty and staff will join Graduating Seniors Commencement exercise Saturday. Class of 2022. More information is available at oneontabulletin.wordpress.com,
The Major's Inn Foundation in Gilbertsville announced an Open House at the Major's Inn tomorrow from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Participants can tour through the 55 room building constructed in 1897.
Tri-Town Theatre Inc. Presents Arthur Miller's "THE CRUCIBLE" at the Sidney High School Auditorium tonight & tomorrow night at 7:00 pm & Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at: tritown.booktix.com
Chenango Arts Council will host a performance by Magician Michael Gray Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich. Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-10-22)
Tickets can be purchased at Chenangoarts.org, of by calling 607-336-2787.
On Saturday afternoon, the Regatta Row Street Fest will be held in downtown Bainbridge, Rachel Hares of the Jericho Arts Council explains:
(Rachel Hares 5-20-22)
A total of 18 musicians will be playing, the Canoe Paddle Chairs and the Garden Art Poles are still on display & will be auctioned off at the Regatta at 5:00 pm Saturday, May 28.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding a mental health and wellness fair for teens and children on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the FoxCare Center. More information is available at 607-433-6501.
Attorney General Letitia James and the State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the arrest and arraignment of 60 year old Carl Carro of Walton, for failing to pay more than $75,000 in New York state taxes over the past 6 years, he was previously arrested for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme. Carro is charged with multiple counts of Criminal Tax Fraud, Offering a False Instrument for Filing and Repeated Failure to File Personal Income Tax Returns, if convicted, he faces 10 to 20 years in state prison. Carro was arraigned in the village of Sidney court and was remanded pending a bail hearing.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that the State Court of Appeals 3rd department upheld a rape conviction of Steven Silva of Johnson City. Silva was sentenced to 4 years in Jail followed by 10 years Post Release Supervision, plus he must register as a Sex Offender, for performing sexual acts with a 14 year old.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has a few tickets remaining for their annual Dinner on June 2nd At the River Street Fire Station. Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 5-20-22)
This year, the Chamber fill honor Gavin's Pizzeria as the Business of the Year, The Sidney Central School District Alumni Association as the organization of the year, & Schunk herself was voted as Citizen Of The Year.
The Redistricting of Congressional, State Senate & Assembly District in New York State has turned into a litany of mistakes, lawsuits, new maps and more lawsuits, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that at first his district changed very little, now he doesn't know what his district encompasses:
(Angelino 5-20-22)
Angelino said that either way is he running, it is unclear when the Assembly Primaries will be held, either in June or August. The State Senate & Congressional Primaries have already been moved to August, the Gubernatorial Primary remains in June.
The Mid-York Concert Band will present its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 2:30 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium. The ensemble is made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Earlville Opera House. Contributions are also accepted at the door.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-20-22
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 64 year old Sherrie White of Deposit, following an investigation of a domestic dispute. Deputies reported that White was engaged in the dispute with a protected party of an order of protection, Deputies charged White with Criminal Contempt, White was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Town of Deposit Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross Continues to hold local blood drives, the next one is in West Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Neonatal Fire Department. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
SUNY Oneonta faculty and staff will join Graduating Seniors Commencement exercise Saturday. Class of 2022. More information is available at oneontabulletin.wordpress.com,
The Major's Inn Foundation in Gilbertsville announced an Open House at the Major's Inn tomorrow from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Participants can tour through the 55 room building constructed in 1897.
Tri-Town Theatre Inc. Presents Arthur Miller's "THE CRUCIBLE" at the Sidney High School Auditorium tonight & tomorrow night at 7:00 pm & Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and available at: tritown.booktix.com
Chenango Arts Council will host a performance by Magician Michael Gray Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich. Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 5-10-22)
Tickets can be purchased at Chenangoarts.org, of by calling 607-336-2787.
On Saturday afternoon, the Regatta Row Street Fest will be held in downtown Bainbridge, Rachel Hares of the Jericho Arts Council explains:
(Rachel Hares 5-20-22)
A total of 18 musicians will be playing, the Canoe Paddle Chairs and the Garden Art Poles are still on display & will be auctioned off at the Regatta at 5:00 pm Saturday, May 28.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding a mental health and wellness fair for teens and children on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the FoxCare Center. More information is available at 607-433-6501.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-3-19
60-year-old Robert Doyle of Windsor was arrested on a
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
variety of drug charges, by the Broome County Special Investigations Task
Force. Police searched Doyle’s home at
118 Main Street in Windsor, they seized Crystal Meth, Mollies, drug packaging
materials and digital scales used to weigh narcotics & a stolen 12-gauge
shotgun. Doyle was charged with multiple
counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of
stolen property & criminally using drug paraphernalia, he faces court action
shortly.
State Police arrested 27 year old Gary Garbera of Oneonta
for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, Refusal to Submit
to a Breath Test, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection among other
charges. Troopers initiated a traffic
stop on Clinton Street in the city of Oneonta after they observed Garbera with
an equipment violation, he was arrested & Troopers learned that Garbera’s
licensed was revoked and he had a bench warrant with the city of Oneonta Police
Department. He was arrested and
processed then released to Oneonta Police.
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today
announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. The
declaration means that healthcare workers who are not vaccinated against
influenza are no longer required to wear masks in areas where patients are
present. Flu activity in the state peaked
during the week ending February 23rd, when there were more than
9,600 confirmed cases in 1 week. There
were 106,755 cases of influenza with 18,513 hospitalizations, & 6 pediatric
influenza-associated deaths.
The Village of Sidney Spring Brush & Leaf Pick Up will
be held next week, on May 6th through May 10th. Village residents can also drop off
appliances, tires & metal at the Sidney Village Garage on Friday &
Saturday May 10th & 11th. More
information is available at 561-2329.
The Jericho Arts Council Fine Arts Show will conclude on
Saturday afternoon, at the Gallery in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Gallery Spokesperson Elise Craver comments:
(Elise Craver 5-3-19)
More information about the gallery is available at
jerichoarts.com.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber
will hold their annual reception this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Silo Restaurant
in Greene. The Chamber will honor
McDowell & Walker as the Business of the year, Hickory & Doc as the
Startup Business of the year & Friends of Afton as the Organization of the
year.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be coming up later
this month, with activities at General Clinton Park & in the Susquehanna
River from Friday through Monday, Memorial Day, Regatta chairman John Harmon
said that he needs some volunteers to help out:
(John Harmon 5-3-19)
Harmon’s' Number is 237-6008, His email is JHarmon80@outlook.com, the
Regatta weekend is May 24th though the 27th this year.
The Town of Bainbridge will be holding their annual Spring
Clean up Day tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the town Highway Garage on
Lawrence Road. Residents can drop off
tires, white goods & electronics, more information is available at
967-3781.
Otsego County Residents who ordered a Compost Bin or Rain
Barrel, are reminded that they must pick them up tomorrow between 8:00 AM &
1:00 PM, at the Meadows office complex in Cooperstown. More information is available at
enviroworld.us/otsegocounty.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest will take place Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Children’s
activities will include a fishing derby, a boat-float contest, and more. Spring Fest will also feature fire department
competitions, the Ross Park Zoo mobile, Zumba, yoga, food and music throughout
the day. Copes Corners Park is located
at 620 State Hwy. 51, between Gilbertsville and Mount Upton.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is hosting the annual
Spring Clean Up this Sunday, Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 5-3-19)
Sellitti said that both events will run from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm starting at the community sign.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly
First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast this morning at the Hancock House Hotel
from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The featured
speaker is Jeff Bump, of Grow Hemp New York, LLC, of Windsor, regarding hemp
legalization, regulatory requirement, & best growing practices.
WCDO News — Friday 4-19-19
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through tomorrow morning, due
to expected heavy rain at times, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend
4-18-19)
River Gauges can
be accessed at wcdoonline.com/river.
Governor Cuomo announced the
State Budget includes $100 million for the 4th round of the Downtown
Revitalization Initiative, to support 10 additional downtown neighborhoods, 1
in each region of the state. The City of
Oneonta was one of the 30 municipalities that received the $10 million dollar
award.
State Police arrested 35 year
old Benjamin Bishop of Otselic for Criminal Contempt, 2nd degree Burglary,
& 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, after Troopers were dispatched to a
domestic dispute on April 12th in the town of Pitcher. Bishop is accused of damaging several
vehicles, and trying to break into a residence, the victim left through a fire
escape. Troopers discovered there was an
active Order of Protection against Bishop on behalf of the victim. Bishop fled before troopers arrived but he
was located on April 15th and arrested, arraigned & was remanded to the
Chenango County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond.
State Police arrested 62 year
old Renee Rountree of Unadilla for Menacing, Criminal Mischief & Falsely
Reporting an Incident. Troopers were
dispatched to a residence on Lockwood Hill Road in Unadilla, when troopers
arrived, they learned that Rountree falsely reported the harassment, menaced a
victim and slashed the victim’s tires.
Rountree was arrested and later released on appearance tickets
returnable to the town of Unadilla court on Monday April 22nd.
A Fundraiser for the "Help
Restore Hope Center" of Chenango County will be held tomorrow in
Afton. The "Full Moon
Fundraiser" will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Baristacrats
Coffer Bar at 190 Main Street.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 24-year-old Christopher Shea of Altamont, Wednesday for
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation following a traffic stop on Main Street in the
Village of Delhi. Shea was additionally issued tickets for Unlicensed Operator,
and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, he 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 Otsego County District Attorney’s office announced that
Gabriel Truitt has been indicted for 1st & 2nd degree murder & 1st
degree Arson in connection with the fire at 5 Walling Avenue in Oneonta last
December that killed former Oneonta fire fighter John Heller. Truitt’s brother, Terrence was previously
charged in the case, he was released after 5 weeks into the investigation due
to a lack of evidence against him.
Gabriel Truitt is still at large; The Oneonta Police Department is
issuing a warrant for his arrest.
The Grand Oneonta Opry Show will be held this Saturday night
at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, to raise money for Catskill
Area Hospice & Palliative Care.
Alicia Fish of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative care comments:
(Alicia Fish 4-19-19)
John Thompson of the Driftwoods told WCDO News that his band
will back up several area musical acts at Saturday's show, and he encourages
the local public to come out & support this fundraising effort:
(John Thompson 4-19-19)
More information about the show is available by calling
431-2080; tickets can be purchased at the Foothills Box Office or online at
eventbrite.com.
The Annual OH-Fest Street Fair will be held on Main Street
in Oneonta from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, However, Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced
this morning, that the scheduled Concert in Neahwa Park has been cancelled due
to safety concerns.
The annual springtime turkey hunting weekend for young
hunters is this weekend in New York State.
Licensed hunters 12 to 15 years old are eligible for the special 2-day
hunt this weekend; they must have a turkey permit and must be accompanied by a
parent or other adult with written permission from a parent or guardian. Shooting hours are from a half hour before
sunrise until noon. The regular spring
turkey season starts on May 1 in upstate New York.
The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 18,100,
or 0.2%, to more than 8.2 Million In March, a new, all-time high, according to
the State Department of Labor. New York’s statewide unemployment rate increased
from 3.9% to 4.0%.
to expected heavy rain at times, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend
4-18-19)
River Gauges can
be accessed at wcdoonline.com/river.
Governor Cuomo announced the
State Budget includes $100 million for the 4th round of the Downtown
Revitalization Initiative, to support 10 additional downtown neighborhoods, 1
in each region of the state. The City of
Oneonta was one of the 30 municipalities that received the $10 million dollar
award.
State Police arrested 35 year
old Benjamin Bishop of Otselic for Criminal Contempt, 2nd degree Burglary,
& 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, after Troopers were dispatched to a
domestic dispute on April 12th in the town of Pitcher. Bishop is accused of damaging several
vehicles, and trying to break into a residence, the victim left through a fire
escape. Troopers discovered there was an
active Order of Protection against Bishop on behalf of the victim. Bishop fled before troopers arrived but he
was located on April 15th and arrested, arraigned & was remanded to the
Chenango County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond.
State Police arrested 62 year
old Renee Rountree of Unadilla for Menacing, Criminal Mischief & Falsely
Reporting an Incident. Troopers were
dispatched to a residence on Lockwood Hill Road in Unadilla, when troopers
arrived, they learned that Rountree falsely reported the harassment, menaced a
victim and slashed the victim’s tires.
Rountree was arrested and later released on appearance tickets
returnable to the town of Unadilla court on Monday April 22nd.
A Fundraiser for the "Help
Restore Hope Center" of Chenango County will be held tomorrow in
Afton. The "Full Moon
Fundraiser" will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Baristacrats
Coffer Bar at 190 Main Street.
Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 24-year-old Christopher Shea of Altamont, Wednesday for
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation following a traffic stop on Main Street in the
Village of Delhi. Shea was additionally issued tickets for Unlicensed Operator,
and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, he 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 Otsego County District Attorney’s office announced that
Gabriel Truitt has been indicted for 1st & 2nd degree murder & 1st
degree Arson in connection with the fire at 5 Walling Avenue in Oneonta last
December that killed former Oneonta fire fighter John Heller. Truitt’s brother, Terrence was previously
charged in the case, he was released after 5 weeks into the investigation due
to a lack of evidence against him.
Gabriel Truitt is still at large; The Oneonta Police Department is
issuing a warrant for his arrest.
The Grand Oneonta Opry Show will be held this Saturday night
at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, to raise money for Catskill
Area Hospice & Palliative Care.
Alicia Fish of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative care comments:
(Alicia Fish 4-19-19)
John Thompson of the Driftwoods told WCDO News that his band
will back up several area musical acts at Saturday's show, and he encourages
the local public to come out & support this fundraising effort:
(John Thompson 4-19-19)
More information about the show is available by calling
431-2080; tickets can be purchased at the Foothills Box Office or online at
eventbrite.com.
The Annual OH-Fest Street Fair will be held on Main Street
in Oneonta from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, However, Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced
this morning, that the scheduled Concert in Neahwa Park has been cancelled due
to safety concerns.
The annual springtime turkey hunting weekend for young
hunters is this weekend in New York State.
Licensed hunters 12 to 15 years old are eligible for the special 2-day
hunt this weekend; they must have a turkey permit and must be accompanied by a
parent or other adult with written permission from a parent or guardian. Shooting hours are from a half hour before
sunrise until noon. The regular spring
turkey season starts on May 1 in upstate New York.
The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 18,100,
or 0.2%, to more than 8.2 Million In March, a new, all-time high, according to
the State Department of Labor. New York’s statewide unemployment rate increased
from 3.9% to 4.0%.
WCDO News — Monday 4-15-19
State
comptroller Tom DiNapoli office says it had blocked more than 12,000 bogus
refunds worth 43.7 million as of the start of the week. Many of the incorrect returns misrepresented income
or listed too many dependents. Dinapoli says
each year his staff uncovers more inventive tax schemes, forcing them to use
sophisticated data-driven methods to expose them. Tax day this year is Monday.
Measles
continues to spread in New York State with cases occurring in New York City,
Westchester County, Orange County, Sullivan County, and Rockland County.
Outbreaks are also occurring in the states of New Jersey, California,
Washington, and Michigan and several foreign countries. There have been no
cases of measles in Delaware County to date.
For additional information you can check the CDC’s website for
up-to-date outbreak information cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
The City of
Norwich Spring Cleanup of yard debris will be coming soon. City officials stated that clear bags must
be used; Brush must be tied with string; branches and no longer than 6' or
3" inches in diameter. Debris must be placed between the sidewalk and the
curb. Pickup occurs in May, exact dates will be released shortly.
Community
events for the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
begin tomorrow with a volunteer appreciation event from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
at the shelter on State route 28 in Cooperstown. Volunteers and fosters are
invited to stop by for coffee, donuts in observance of National Volunteer
Appreciation Week. More information
about the Shelter & their activities are available at 547-9371.
The Chenango
Arts Council hosted the 2019 Chenango Area Student Art Show, Lucy Funke and
Chenango Music Scholarship awards ceremony last Friday. The Lucy Funke
Scholarship was awarded to Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville & Andrea
Dempsey of the Oxford Academy, the Chenango Music Scholarship goes to Matthew
Ryan of the Sherburne Earlville district, The Chenango Area Student Show
winners in a variety of categories were Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville,
Guin Warren of Norwich, Ashley Spooner of Afton, Samantha Emerson of Oxford,
Shanee Baker Bush of Oxford & Madisyn Stowell of Sherburne Earlville. All eligible pieces will be entered in
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Congressional Art Show in Utica; the winning
entry will have a chance to be displayed in Washington for a year.
The Delaware
County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 44 in the Town
of Sidney to through traffic on Monday at 7:00 am for bridge repairs. The road
will be closed at Bridge 44-1 which is located 0.25 miles north of the
intersection with State Route 357. It is
expected that the road will be remain closed until Friday, April 19th. The
detour will be Covered Bridge Road to State Route 357.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of
Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its
5th annual Spring Fest on May 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is
$20. An application for vendor space is
accessible from the “forms and documents” tab at copescornerspark.org.
Questions may be directed to Lynne Ohl at 783-2518 or ohlle93@yahoo.com. Completed
applications must be mailed by April 22, with the accompanying vendor fee, to
Town of Butternuts, P.O. Box 318, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
State Attorney General Letitia James will host a round-table discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Binghamton this afternoon. James has invited local Elected Officials, Treatment Providers, Addiction Experts & Impacted Individuals. The discussion will begin at 2:30 pm at the Office of the Attorney General at the State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street in the 18th Floor Community Room.
As New York
State Leaders consider making the recreational use of Marijuana legal across
the state, the New York Sheriff's Association, and other law enforcement
agencies are against that idea. Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond commented on what happened in Colorado after they
became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana:
(Sheriff
Dumond 4-12-19)
A study by
the American Journal of Psychiatry showed that people who use marijuana are 3
times more likely to use opioids; another study showed an increase in Psychosis
and schizophrenia among daily users, and states with recreational marijuana saw
a jump in murders & Aggravated Assaults attributed to its use.
The 14th
annual Otsego County Conservation Association Earth Festival will take place on
tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Milford Central School. The Earth Festival will be featuring
exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment. More information is available at
occainfo.org.
The General
Clinton Canoe Regatta officials announced that they will have their 12th Annual
Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run and the Tracy Richmond 1 Mile Walk for Hospice on
Saturday, May 25th, at 9:00 AM at General Clinton Park, in Bainbridge. There is a
$20 pre-registration fee, which will be accepted until Saturday, May
18th, after that, entrants may register the day of the race
beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $25. T-shirts will be given to first 100
entrants. Pre-registration forms may be sent to: Dan Elwood Memorial Race c/o
John Harmon, 3617 State Hwy 206, Bainbridge, NY 13733.
comptroller Tom DiNapoli office says it had blocked more than 12,000 bogus
refunds worth 43.7 million as of the start of the week. Many of the incorrect returns misrepresented income
or listed too many dependents. Dinapoli says
each year his staff uncovers more inventive tax schemes, forcing them to use
sophisticated data-driven methods to expose them. Tax day this year is Monday.
Measles
continues to spread in New York State with cases occurring in New York City,
Westchester County, Orange County, Sullivan County, and Rockland County.
Outbreaks are also occurring in the states of New Jersey, California,
Washington, and Michigan and several foreign countries. There have been no
cases of measles in Delaware County to date.
For additional information you can check the CDC’s website for
up-to-date outbreak information cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
The City of
Norwich Spring Cleanup of yard debris will be coming soon. City officials stated that clear bags must
be used; Brush must be tied with string; branches and no longer than 6' or
3" inches in diameter. Debris must be placed between the sidewalk and the
curb. Pickup occurs in May, exact dates will be released shortly.
Community
events for the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
begin tomorrow with a volunteer appreciation event from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
at the shelter on State route 28 in Cooperstown. Volunteers and fosters are
invited to stop by for coffee, donuts in observance of National Volunteer
Appreciation Week. More information
about the Shelter & their activities are available at 547-9371.
The Chenango
Arts Council hosted the 2019 Chenango Area Student Art Show, Lucy Funke and
Chenango Music Scholarship awards ceremony last Friday. The Lucy Funke
Scholarship was awarded to Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville & Andrea
Dempsey of the Oxford Academy, the Chenango Music Scholarship goes to Matthew
Ryan of the Sherburne Earlville district, The Chenango Area Student Show
winners in a variety of categories were Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville,
Guin Warren of Norwich, Ashley Spooner of Afton, Samantha Emerson of Oxford,
Shanee Baker Bush of Oxford & Madisyn Stowell of Sherburne Earlville. All eligible pieces will be entered in
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Congressional Art Show in Utica; the winning
entry will have a chance to be displayed in Washington for a year.
The Delaware
County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 44 in the Town
of Sidney to through traffic on Monday at 7:00 am for bridge repairs. The road
will be closed at Bridge 44-1 which is located 0.25 miles north of the
intersection with State Route 357. It is
expected that the road will be remain closed until Friday, April 19th. The
detour will be Covered Bridge Road to State Route 357.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of
Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its
5th annual Spring Fest on May 4th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is
$20. An application for vendor space is
accessible from the “forms and documents” tab at copescornerspark.org.
Questions may be directed to Lynne Ohl at 783-2518 or ohlle93@yahoo.com. Completed
applications must be mailed by April 22, with the accompanying vendor fee, to
Town of Butternuts, P.O. Box 318, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
State Attorney General Letitia James will host a round-table discussion regarding the opioid epidemic in Binghamton this afternoon. James has invited local Elected Officials, Treatment Providers, Addiction Experts & Impacted Individuals. The discussion will begin at 2:30 pm at the Office of the Attorney General at the State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street in the 18th Floor Community Room.
As New York
State Leaders consider making the recreational use of Marijuana legal across
the state, the New York Sheriff's Association, and other law enforcement
agencies are against that idea. Delaware
County Sheriff Craig Dumond commented on what happened in Colorado after they
became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana:
(Sheriff
Dumond 4-12-19)
A study by
the American Journal of Psychiatry showed that people who use marijuana are 3
times more likely to use opioids; another study showed an increase in Psychosis
and schizophrenia among daily users, and states with recreational marijuana saw
a jump in murders & Aggravated Assaults attributed to its use.
The 14th
annual Otsego County Conservation Association Earth Festival will take place on
tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Milford Central School. The Earth Festival will be featuring
exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment. More information is available at
occainfo.org.
The General
Clinton Canoe Regatta officials announced that they will have their 12th Annual
Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run and the Tracy Richmond 1 Mile Walk for Hospice on
Saturday, May 25th, at 9:00 AM at General Clinton Park, in Bainbridge. There is a
$20 pre-registration fee, which will be accepted until Saturday, May
18th, after that, entrants may register the day of the race
beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $25. T-shirts will be given to first 100
entrants. Pre-registration forms may be sent to: Dan Elwood Memorial Race c/o
John Harmon, 3617 State Hwy 206, Bainbridge, NY 13733.
WCDO News — Monday 3-18-19
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
Services and the State Health Department today announced the launch of a new
campaign to raise awareness of the addiction services available in New York
State for women who are pregnant. The campaign reminds women that it is OK to
ask for help, and that they should talk to a healthcare professional about the
services and medications that can help treat their addiction and support a
healthy pregnancy. More information is
available at oasas.ny.gov.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the New York
State DOT conducted a commercial traffic detail last Wednesday on County
Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. A total of 7 commercial vehicle inspections
were conducted, 3 vehicles were taken out of service by DOT. A total of 5
tickets were issued to drivers for various equipment and safety
violations. 1 driver was issued a
citation for violating the posted 4-ton per axle weight limit, and another was cited
for failure to obey a traffic control device after the driver drove through the
posted checkpoint without stopping.
The Afton Village Board of Trustees will be holding a
special budget meeting workshop today, starting at 6:00 PM. The Workshop will be held at the Bolster
Community Center at 105 Main Street, the main topic will be the water &
sewer budgets for the 2019-202 fiscal year.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that a water main break
occurred earlier today at Prospect & Tyler Street, off of Pearl Street to
Jericho Hill. Crews had the break
repaired by about 2:30 PM, area residents are advised to let the water run until
clear.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee is soliciting
craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 5th annual Spring Fest. The
event will take place May 4th from 9:00 am TO 5:00 pm. More information is available at
copescornerspark.org or 783-2518; applications must be mailed by April 22nd
The Chenango Arts Council
announced its annual Chenango Area Student Art exhibition on Friday, April 5th
at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony for 2 scholarships, the council’s Student
Art Show, and Artistic Discovery, where 6 entries will be submitted to
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office for a chance to appear in the 2019
Congressional Art Show in Washington, DC.
The exhibit will run through April 19th at the Council's Mariea Brown
and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 West Main Street, in Norwich. Interested students can call the Council at
336-ARTS for more information.
(Nate Lull 3-18-19)
WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull with the call in the closing
seconds as the Cooperstown Boys Basketball team won their 1st state title in
program history at the Floyd L. Maines Arena in Binghamton yesterday. The Hawkeyes Defeated Middle Early College, a
Charter School from Buffalo 71-61 in the title game, Cooperstown’s Jack Lambert
was named tournament MVP after scoring a combined 76 points in 2 games at the
Final 4, John Kennedy was named to the All-Tournament Team for
Cooperstown. The win came 1 day after a
triple overtime win over Greenport in the State Semi-Finals. To listen back to the game, or see pictures
of the celebration, go to WCDOSPORTS.COM.
Village Elections will be held across the state tomorrow, in
the Village of Sidney; Mayor Andy Matviak is seeking election for another term:
(Andy Matviak 3-18-19)
Matviak faces a challenge from Jeffrey Stefanek, who told
WCDO News why he decided to run:
(Jeffrey Stefanek 3-18-19)
Voters in Sidney will also be deciding on 2 seats on the
Village Board, between Sheri Youngs, Ray Baker & Barry McPherson, Voting
will be from 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm at the Sidney Civic Center.
Nearly 30 volunteers shaved their heads at Saturday night’s
Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The 15th annual event, held at the
American Legion in Norwich, raised more than $35,000 as part of St. Baldrick’s
mission to fund childhood cancer research.
Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced that April
the Giraffe gave birth Saturday with YouTube audience of more than 300,000
watching. April gave birth to a healthy
male calf at around 12:45 PM; the newborn was on its feet by 1:27 pm.
WCDO News — Monday 4-23-18
The Sidney Main Street Revitalization on the West side of the street is underway & the plans are wrapping up for the East side if the street. Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:
(Ian Law 4-23-18)
The expected end date for the entire Main Street Sidney project is July 25th.
Saturday's fundraiser for 2 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney & her family raised about $38,000. Organizers told WCDO News that about 600 people attended the fundraiser at the Sidney Elks Lodge Saturday, Trinity is suffering from a stage 4 cancer, and the medical bills & chemo therapy expenses are costly, Donations are being accepted through the O’Connor Strong Facebook page.
Voters in the 102nd State Assembly District will have a special election Tuesday, to replace Pete Lopez, who accepted a position at the Federal EPA Last year. Candidates include Republican Christopher Tague, Democrat Aidan O'Connor Jr., and independent candidate Wesley Laraway. Polling places across the district will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff's Office announced the seizure of 11 animals following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in the Town of Sanford & the execution of a search warrant, numerous cats, sheep, dogs, and foxes were removed from the property. 39 year old John Elmer was charged with failure to provide proper sustenance, failure to provide proper food, drink and wholesome air to an impounded animal; he was released on an appearance ticket in the Town of Sanford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Simeon Nesbitt of Oneonta for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, insufficient plate lights, and failure to stop at a stop sign following a traffic stop on Townsend Street in the Village of Walton. Nesbitt was arraigned at the Village of Walton Court and released on $200 cash bail; he is scheduled to return to the Village of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charges.
THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA PEDDLERS & PADDLERS CLUB HOSTED THEIR SPRING CANOE RACE SATURDAY, FROM THE ROUTE 205 BRIDGE IN ONEONTA TO THE FISHING ACCESS IN OTEGO. IT’S THE 1st LOCAL RACE OF THE SEASON AS PADDLERS PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. SEVERAL LOCAL PADDLERS HAD GREAT SHOWINGS, TREVOR LEFEVER AND BEN SCHLIMMER WON THE C-2 PRO CLASS WITH RYAN ZAVERAL AND SHANE MCDOWELL TAKING 2ND PLACE. TODD LEFEVER AND ROB BIRDSALL WON THE C-2 MEN'S STOCK UNDER 50 CLASS, JEFF PEDERSEN AND JOHN YOUNG CAPTURED THE C-2 MEN'S OVER 50 DIVISION CROWN, MIKE PACKARD TOOK 2ND PLACE IN THE C-1 UNDER 50 MEN'S DIVISION. MIRANDA ROBINSON AND HOLLY CROUCH WON THE C-2 STOCK WOMEN'S UNDER 50 CLASS. FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT NYMCRA.ORG.
About 5,000 to 6,000 people attended the Oneonta OH fest Saturday. Main Street & Neahwa Park were the main locations for activities, the annual event is a collaborative efforts of SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College.
Convicted murderer Ricky Knapp died in prison last month at the age of 66. Knapp was serving 25 years to life sentence for the 1977 killing of Linda Velzy in Oneonta, he had been denied parole 8 times & was due for a parole hearing later this year.
State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Ramey of Port Crane for Assault, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Endangerment after Troopers responded to a report of a victim who was struck by a vehicle. Ramey allegedly spun his tires while backing out of a driveway, struck 3 mailboxes & drove at a person, who jumped out of the way, but struck another person. The victim was later transported to Wilson Hospital, Ramey fled but was located in Port Crane, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $250,000 cash bail, pending court action Tuesday.
(Ian Law 4-23-18)
The expected end date for the entire Main Street Sidney project is July 25th.
Saturday's fundraiser for 2 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney & her family raised about $38,000. Organizers told WCDO News that about 600 people attended the fundraiser at the Sidney Elks Lodge Saturday, Trinity is suffering from a stage 4 cancer, and the medical bills & chemo therapy expenses are costly, Donations are being accepted through the O’Connor Strong Facebook page.
Voters in the 102nd State Assembly District will have a special election Tuesday, to replace Pete Lopez, who accepted a position at the Federal EPA Last year. Candidates include Republican Christopher Tague, Democrat Aidan O'Connor Jr., and independent candidate Wesley Laraway. Polling places across the district will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff's Office announced the seizure of 11 animals following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in the Town of Sanford & the execution of a search warrant, numerous cats, sheep, dogs, and foxes were removed from the property. 39 year old John Elmer was charged with failure to provide proper sustenance, failure to provide proper food, drink and wholesome air to an impounded animal; he was released on an appearance ticket in the Town of Sanford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Simeon Nesbitt of Oneonta for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, insufficient plate lights, and failure to stop at a stop sign following a traffic stop on Townsend Street in the Village of Walton. Nesbitt was arraigned at the Village of Walton Court and released on $200 cash bail; he is scheduled to return to the Village of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charges.
THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA PEDDLERS & PADDLERS CLUB HOSTED THEIR SPRING CANOE RACE SATURDAY, FROM THE ROUTE 205 BRIDGE IN ONEONTA TO THE FISHING ACCESS IN OTEGO. IT’S THE 1st LOCAL RACE OF THE SEASON AS PADDLERS PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. SEVERAL LOCAL PADDLERS HAD GREAT SHOWINGS, TREVOR LEFEVER AND BEN SCHLIMMER WON THE C-2 PRO CLASS WITH RYAN ZAVERAL AND SHANE MCDOWELL TAKING 2ND PLACE. TODD LEFEVER AND ROB BIRDSALL WON THE C-2 MEN'S STOCK UNDER 50 CLASS, JEFF PEDERSEN AND JOHN YOUNG CAPTURED THE C-2 MEN'S OVER 50 DIVISION CROWN, MIKE PACKARD TOOK 2ND PLACE IN THE C-1 UNDER 50 MEN'S DIVISION. MIRANDA ROBINSON AND HOLLY CROUCH WON THE C-2 STOCK WOMEN'S UNDER 50 CLASS. FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT NYMCRA.ORG.
About 5,000 to 6,000 people attended the Oneonta OH fest Saturday. Main Street & Neahwa Park were the main locations for activities, the annual event is a collaborative efforts of SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College.
Convicted murderer Ricky Knapp died in prison last month at the age of 66. Knapp was serving 25 years to life sentence for the 1977 killing of Linda Velzy in Oneonta, he had been denied parole 8 times & was due for a parole hearing later this year.
State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Ramey of Port Crane for Assault, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Endangerment after Troopers responded to a report of a victim who was struck by a vehicle. Ramey allegedly spun his tires while backing out of a driveway, struck 3 mailboxes & drove at a person, who jumped out of the way, but struck another person. The victim was later transported to Wilson Hospital, Ramey fled but was located in Port Crane, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $250,000 cash bail, pending court action Tuesday.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 4-3-18
Binghamton police are investigating the shooting of 40 year old Grady Hunter on Sunday, Hunter was hospitalized with life threatening injuries, Police reported that Hunter was sitting in his car outside a Deli at 121 Susquehanna Street at around 12:00 Noon Sunday. A suspect has been taken into custody today, anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call detectives at 772-7080.
5 people died & 1 was critically injured in a house fire on State Route 145 in East Durham early Monday Morning. Nicholas and Mary Mammano, & their 3 grandchildren died, John Mammano was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and Autopsies have been ordered to determine the cause of death.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Awestruck Ciders in Sidney this afternoon; he is calling on the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Trade bureau to reverse a provision that would get in the way of the growth of Awestruck & Other Cideries.
(Schumer 4-3-18)
Awestruck co-owner Patty Wilcox thanked Senator Schumer for his support with the 2015 CIDER act & with helping to hopefully eliminate the labeling issue:
(Patty Wilcox 4-3-18)
Senator Schumer said that the number of Cideries in New York State has tripled in the last 5 years to 90.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Vulto Creamery or Walton. The defendants cannot prepare, process, manufacture, pack and/or hold FDA-regulated food products until they can ensure that Listeria is not present in their facility and their food. Vulto Creameries products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria in their cheese products, 2 people died & 8 were hospitalized after consuming the products contaminated by Listeria.
Governor Cuomo announced more than 60 new farms & businesses have received research permits under the State's Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot program, many of those are located in the Southern Tier. The State has invested more than $4.6 billion in the region since 2012 to lay for groundwork for the plan to expand Hemp production.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 4th annual Spring Fest. The event will take place May 5 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is $20. Limited space will also be available under a tent provided by Morris Tent Rentals. Applications for vendor space are available at townofbutternuts.org, or by calling 783-2204.
Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will headline Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, May 25th to the 27th in Cooperstown. The 6 Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for the Hall of Fame Classic, which features a pregame Home Run Derby 12:00 noon, followed by first pitch at 1:05 PM, of the 7-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26th at Doubleday Field. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are on sale at 1-877-726-9028, or at baseballhall.org
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall; it is open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill today to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. The public is invited to attend the drill & participate, there is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to reverse course & will launch his campaign for governor after all. Molinaro said in January that he wouldn't run, but he said that "outpouring" from supporters made him change his plans, he will face State Senator John DeFrancisco for the Republican party Nomination in the primary later this year.
The Color Run is coming to Binghamton on Sunday, April 15th and will be held at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to assist in enhancing the lives of all community residents by improving their mental health and wellness.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies invite fans to their annual Meet the Rumble Ponies Dinner on Tonight at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale, at the Box Office at NYSEG Stadium. Rumble Ponies players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Rumble Ponies” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by an interview with returning Rumble Ponies manager Luis Rojas and introductions of the new coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2018 season at home on Thursday against the Portland Sea Dogs at 6:35 PM.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committees is tonight in Bainbridge. The race committee meeting begins at 6:30 at Galaxy Bowl; the General Meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
5 people died & 1 was critically injured in a house fire on State Route 145 in East Durham early Monday Morning. Nicholas and Mary Mammano, & their 3 grandchildren died, John Mammano was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation, and Autopsies have been ordered to determine the cause of death.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Awestruck Ciders in Sidney this afternoon; he is calling on the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Trade bureau to reverse a provision that would get in the way of the growth of Awestruck & Other Cideries.
(Schumer 4-3-18)
Awestruck co-owner Patty Wilcox thanked Senator Schumer for his support with the 2015 CIDER act & with helping to hopefully eliminate the labeling issue:
(Patty Wilcox 4-3-18)
Senator Schumer said that the number of Cideries in New York State has tripled in the last 5 years to 90.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Vulto Creamery or Walton. The defendants cannot prepare, process, manufacture, pack and/or hold FDA-regulated food products until they can ensure that Listeria is not present in their facility and their food. Vulto Creameries products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria in their cheese products, 2 people died & 8 were hospitalized after consuming the products contaminated by Listeria.
Governor Cuomo announced more than 60 new farms & businesses have received research permits under the State's Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot program, many of those are located in the Southern Tier. The State has invested more than $4.6 billion in the region since 2012 to lay for groundwork for the plan to expand Hemp production.
The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 4th annual Spring Fest. The event will take place May 5 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is $20. Limited space will also be available under a tent provided by Morris Tent Rentals. Applications for vendor space are available at townofbutternuts.org, or by calling 783-2204.
Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will headline Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, May 25th to the 27th in Cooperstown. The 6 Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for the Hall of Fame Classic, which features a pregame Home Run Derby 12:00 noon, followed by first pitch at 1:05 PM, of the 7-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26th at Doubleday Field. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are on sale at 1-877-726-9028, or at baseballhall.org
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall; it is open to the public.
Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill today to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. The public is invited to attend the drill & participate, there is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to reverse course & will launch his campaign for governor after all. Molinaro said in January that he wouldn't run, but he said that "outpouring" from supporters made him change his plans, he will face State Senator John DeFrancisco for the Republican party Nomination in the primary later this year.
The Color Run is coming to Binghamton on Sunday, April 15th and will be held at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to assist in enhancing the lives of all community residents by improving their mental health and wellness.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies invite fans to their annual Meet the Rumble Ponies Dinner on Tonight at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale, at the Box Office at NYSEG Stadium. Rumble Ponies players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Rumble Ponies” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by an interview with returning Rumble Ponies manager Luis Rojas and introductions of the new coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2018 season at home on Thursday against the Portland Sea Dogs at 6:35 PM.
The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committees is tonight in Bainbridge. The race committee meeting begins at 6:30 at Galaxy Bowl; the General Meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
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