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WCDO News — Friday 12-16-16
It appears less likely that a Special Session of the Legislature will be called before the end of the year, as Governor Cuomo & Senate leaders have differing agendas as the year closes. Governor Cuomo said that he wants to appropriate up to one billion more dollars to help the homeless, and expand of the state’s hate crimes law, lawmakers wants a pay raise for the first time in 17 years, & neither side is budging. Lawmakers will wind up back in Albany for a brand new session in January.
Attorney General Schneiderman urged all New Yorkers to take immediate steps to protect their personal information online, in the wake of Yahoo's recent disclosure that a third party had breached its servers and accessed the personal data of over 1 billion users. The data compromised includes email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. The investigation indicates that the stolen information did not include passwords in clear text, payment card data, or bank account information. The Attorney General urges anyone with a Yahoo account to change their passwords and security questions -- not only with Yahoo accounts, but for any other accounts which you use the same or similar information.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. Contributions made by December 31st can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2016 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they already have one can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.
A Sidney native has entered into the world of publishing, when he published his first science fiction novel earlier this month through Amazon.com. Scott Scavo told WCDO News is a 1995 Sidney High School Graduate who started his story as bedtime stories for his children, and wound up with so much material it became a book:
(Scott Scavo 12-16-16)
Scavo is the son of retired Sidney Principal Gary Scavo, who was recently inducted into the Sidney Alumni Association hall of fame as a coach; Scott Scavo resides in Connecticut where he works as a hedge fund manager. His second book is about 80% complete & he hopes to publish that soon.
Delhi University police announced that they are searching for 21 year old Steven Sutliff, who told his roommates on Saturday afternoon that he was heading to Oneonta, and would return on Monday. Sutliff was reported missing on Tuesday evening. Sutliff is described as a 5'9" white male, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Sutliff's whereabouts are asked to contact SUNY Delhi University Police at 607-746-4700, or New York State Police at 607-561-7400.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State will participate in the national “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign to crackdown on impaired driving this holiday season. Drivers can expect sobriety checkpoints and an increased number of Troopers patrolling New York roadways, starting today through Sunday, January 1st, 2017.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 46 year old Chanin Ives on an Arrest Warrant issued out of the Town of Guilford. Ives was arrested on an Arrest Warrant for 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment, Ives was arraigned in the Town of Guilford court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.
The Chenango Arts council presents a Christmas show with an Irish flavor Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, spokesperson Alecia O'Neill comments:
(Alecia O'Neill 12-16-16)
More information about this or other shows can be found at 336-arts or chenangoarts.org.
The Sidney American Legion is having its 21st annual children's Christmas party on Saturday, from 12:00 NOON to 1:30 P.M. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 12-16-16)
The Sidney American legion is located at 22 Union Street; more information is available at 237-4762.
In November 2016, the State’s private sector job count increased by 4,800, or 0.1%, to 7,950,000, according to preliminary figures by the State Department of Labor. In November, New York’s statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.2% to 5.1%.
Attorney General Schneiderman urged all New Yorkers to take immediate steps to protect their personal information online, in the wake of Yahoo's recent disclosure that a third party had breached its servers and accessed the personal data of over 1 billion users. The data compromised includes email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. The investigation indicates that the stolen information did not include passwords in clear text, payment card data, or bank account information. The Attorney General urges anyone with a Yahoo account to change their passwords and security questions -- not only with Yahoo accounts, but for any other accounts which you use the same or similar information.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. Contributions made by December 31st can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2016 income tax filings. New Yorkers can open an account and if they already have one can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.
A Sidney native has entered into the world of publishing, when he published his first science fiction novel earlier this month through Amazon.com. Scott Scavo told WCDO News is a 1995 Sidney High School Graduate who started his story as bedtime stories for his children, and wound up with so much material it became a book:
(Scott Scavo 12-16-16)
Scavo is the son of retired Sidney Principal Gary Scavo, who was recently inducted into the Sidney Alumni Association hall of fame as a coach; Scott Scavo resides in Connecticut where he works as a hedge fund manager. His second book is about 80% complete & he hopes to publish that soon.
Delhi University police announced that they are searching for 21 year old Steven Sutliff, who told his roommates on Saturday afternoon that he was heading to Oneonta, and would return on Monday. Sutliff was reported missing on Tuesday evening. Sutliff is described as a 5'9" white male, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Sutliff's whereabouts are asked to contact SUNY Delhi University Police at 607-746-4700, or New York State Police at 607-561-7400.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State will participate in the national “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign to crackdown on impaired driving this holiday season. Drivers can expect sobriety checkpoints and an increased number of Troopers patrolling New York roadways, starting today through Sunday, January 1st, 2017.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 46 year old Chanin Ives on an Arrest Warrant issued out of the Town of Guilford. Ives was arrested on an Arrest Warrant for 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment, Ives was arraigned in the Town of Guilford court & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.
The Chenango Arts council presents a Christmas show with an Irish flavor Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, spokesperson Alecia O'Neill comments:
(Alecia O'Neill 12-16-16)
More information about this or other shows can be found at 336-arts or chenangoarts.org.
The Sidney American Legion is having its 21st annual children's Christmas party on Saturday, from 12:00 NOON to 1:30 P.M. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 12-16-16)
The Sidney American legion is located at 22 Union Street; more information is available at 237-4762.
In November 2016, the State’s private sector job count increased by 4,800, or 0.1%, to 7,950,000, according to preliminary figures by the State Department of Labor. In November, New York’s statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.2% to 5.1%.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-23-16
An official drought watch was declared for the entire Delaware River Basin today. The declaration is based on the total storage in NYC's Cannonsville, Pepacton and Neversink reservoirs, which dropped below 40 percent last night. Officials said that New York City's maximum average daily diversion of drinking water from the basin will be reduced from 800 to 680 million gallons per day & The Delaware River Basin Commission will coordinate the use of water resources throughout the basin to repel the salt front in the Delaware Estuary. More information is available at nj.gov/drbc.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today issued a fraud alert warning immigrants to be aware of potential scammers offering immigration services. In recent weeks, the Attorney General’s office and many legal aid organizations that work with immigrant communities have received an increased number of calls and reported scams. A hotline has been set up for those who have been targeted, all calls will be confidential and anonymous. The number is 1-800-566-7636, it is available between 9:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday.
Former top aide to Governor Cuomo; Joseph Percoco & 7 others were indicted Tuesday on federal public-corruption charges, some of which are connected to the Governor’s "Buffalo Billion" economic development plan. the indictments included charges of bribery, extortion, conspiracy & wire fraud.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Initiative will be held next Tuesday November 29th from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. All meetings are open to the public and there is a period for public comment on the agenda near the end of each meeting.
The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting on November 30 through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Flag personnel will control traffic. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from today through 6:00 AM on Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
The State Department of Health today announced that it has officially filed amendments to the Medical Use of Marijuana regulations that will authorize nurse practitioners to register with the Department to certify patients for medical marijuana. The amendments will take effect on November 30th, when the notice of adoption will be published in the New York State Register. Nurse practitioners will need to take the Department-approved Medical Use of Marijuana course online. The proposed rulemaking will be published on November 30th and will be subject to a 45-day public comment period. So far, over 10,500 patients have been certified by more than 740 registered physicians to participate.
The Chenango SPCA is raising funds by collecting old inkjet or printer cartridges from area businesses, and sending them out in exchange for a donation. Danielle Nolan of the Chenango SPCA explains:
(Danielle Nolan 11-22-16)
More information about the program is available at 334-9724 during normal business hours.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Greene today from 12:30 until 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today issued a fraud alert warning immigrants to be aware of potential scammers offering immigration services. In recent weeks, the Attorney General’s office and many legal aid organizations that work with immigrant communities have received an increased number of calls and reported scams. A hotline has been set up for those who have been targeted, all calls will be confidential and anonymous. The number is 1-800-566-7636, it is available between 9:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday.
Former top aide to Governor Cuomo; Joseph Percoco & 7 others were indicted Tuesday on federal public-corruption charges, some of which are connected to the Governor’s "Buffalo Billion" economic development plan. the indictments included charges of bribery, extortion, conspiracy & wire fraud.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Initiative will be held next Tuesday November 29th from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. All meetings are open to the public and there is a period for public comment on the agenda near the end of each meeting.
The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting on November 30 through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Flag personnel will control traffic. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from today through 6:00 AM on Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
The State Department of Health today announced that it has officially filed amendments to the Medical Use of Marijuana regulations that will authorize nurse practitioners to register with the Department to certify patients for medical marijuana. The amendments will take effect on November 30th, when the notice of adoption will be published in the New York State Register. Nurse practitioners will need to take the Department-approved Medical Use of Marijuana course online. The proposed rulemaking will be published on November 30th and will be subject to a 45-day public comment period. So far, over 10,500 patients have been certified by more than 740 registered physicians to participate.
The Chenango SPCA is raising funds by collecting old inkjet or printer cartridges from area businesses, and sending them out in exchange for a donation. Danielle Nolan of the Chenango SPCA explains:
(Danielle Nolan 11-22-16)
More information about the program is available at 334-9724 during normal business hours.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Greene today from 12:30 until 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
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WCDO News — Monday 11-21-16
Governor Cuomo announced plans to create a new hate-crimes unit in the state police and legal assistance for immigrants targeted for deportation or discrimination. Cuomo said Sunday that the legal assistance will take the form of a public-private legal defense fund run by the New York State Office for New Americans, The state police’s new hate-crimes unit has responded to numerous racial incidents since Election day with nazi literature & Swastikas found on Long Island, at a Brooklyn park, and in Wellsville & Livingston upstate
Delaware County deputies along with Downsville Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a missing hunter in the Campbell Brook area in the Town of Colchester Sunday. Deputies and Fire personnel located the vehicle of the missing hunter on Morton Brook Road; Services were summoned from the Environmental Conservation Police, Forest Rangers, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department and the Colchester Police Department. Following a lengthy search, 24-year-old Steve Quinn of Ocean Side, New York was located, in good health; he was treated by members of Downsville EMS and was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from 6:00 AM Wednesday, through 6:00 AM Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. AAA predicts that nearly 49 million people will travel more than 50 miles from home from Wednesday through Sunday, and more than 89% of those travelers will be driving. That number is up an estimated two percent over last year and is the highest number of expected Thanksgiving travelers since 2007.
NYSEG reported scattered power outages across the state today, due to heavy wet snow knocking down tree limbs & power lines. Nyseg crews have been working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The national weather service is reporting that today's snow event is being caused by lake effect snow. The effect from Lake Ontario today is stretching an unprecedented 450 miles.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a statement on the $25 million settlement agreement reached in Trump University fraud case. Schneiderman stated that his office first sued Donald Trump in 2013 for swindling thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars through a scheme known as Trump University. Trump agreed to a $25 million settlement agreement for over 6,000 victims of the fraudulent Trump University.
Students from the Delaware Academy in Delhi auditioned last week by video for a chance to sing the National Anthem at Citi Field before a New York Mets Baseball game next year. ON Friday, Officials from the Mets notified school officials that their students would be singing at Citi Field on June 18th.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded to an Armed Robbery Friday at the Speedway Gas Station, in the Town of Norwich. The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money from the store employee. The Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Jeremy Farnsworth of Norwich for 2nd degree Robbery police recovered the stolen cash and the weapon used in the robbery. Farnsworth was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $25,000 cash bail. He is to reappear in court on November 22. The State Police and City of Norwich Police Department assisted with the investigation.
More American red cross blood drives will be held in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at Hartwick College, & Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Country Club Auto Group, 55 Oneida Street appointments are requested with the red cross App, at recrossblood.org or 1-800 red cross.
The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 32nd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner, served from 12-noon to 1 p.m., on Thursday, at St. Joseph's Church at 3 Scott Street. For reservations and deliveries to shut-ins call today at 843-9635, 843-9329 or 843-9747. To volunteer in serving and in the kitchen, call 843-6249. Free will donations will be accepted at the NBT Bank in Oxford.
Delaware County deputies along with Downsville Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a missing hunter in the Campbell Brook area in the Town of Colchester Sunday. Deputies and Fire personnel located the vehicle of the missing hunter on Morton Brook Road; Services were summoned from the Environmental Conservation Police, Forest Rangers, Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department and the Colchester Police Department. Following a lengthy search, 24-year-old Steve Quinn of Ocean Side, New York was located, in good health; he was treated by members of Downsville EMS and was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from 6:00 AM Wednesday, through 6:00 AM Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. AAA predicts that nearly 49 million people will travel more than 50 miles from home from Wednesday through Sunday, and more than 89% of those travelers will be driving. That number is up an estimated two percent over last year and is the highest number of expected Thanksgiving travelers since 2007.
NYSEG reported scattered power outages across the state today, due to heavy wet snow knocking down tree limbs & power lines. Nyseg crews have been working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The national weather service is reporting that today's snow event is being caused by lake effect snow. The effect from Lake Ontario today is stretching an unprecedented 450 miles.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a statement on the $25 million settlement agreement reached in Trump University fraud case. Schneiderman stated that his office first sued Donald Trump in 2013 for swindling thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars through a scheme known as Trump University. Trump agreed to a $25 million settlement agreement for over 6,000 victims of the fraudulent Trump University.
Students from the Delaware Academy in Delhi auditioned last week by video for a chance to sing the National Anthem at Citi Field before a New York Mets Baseball game next year. ON Friday, Officials from the Mets notified school officials that their students would be singing at Citi Field on June 18th.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded to an Armed Robbery Friday at the Speedway Gas Station, in the Town of Norwich. The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money from the store employee. The Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Jeremy Farnsworth of Norwich for 2nd degree Robbery police recovered the stolen cash and the weapon used in the robbery. Farnsworth was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $25,000 cash bail. He is to reappear in court on November 22. The State Police and City of Norwich Police Department assisted with the investigation.
More American red cross blood drives will be held in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at Hartwick College, & Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Country Club Auto Group, 55 Oneida Street appointments are requested with the red cross App, at recrossblood.org or 1-800 red cross.
The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 32nd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner, served from 12-noon to 1 p.m., on Thursday, at St. Joseph's Church at 3 Scott Street. For reservations and deliveries to shut-ins call today at 843-9635, 843-9329 or 843-9747. To volunteer in serving and in the kitchen, call 843-6249. Free will donations will be accepted at the NBT Bank in Oxford.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-8-16
Voting continues today & this evening, as people decide on the Presidential campaign, one seat in the US Senate from New York, 2 local seats in the US House of Representatives, plus all of the seat in the State Senate & State Assembly. Several towns also have seats to fill. Polls are open until 9:00 tonight.
Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties have teamed up with Community Bank, Neighbors Insurance & State Farm Insurance in Sidney, to give away Green Light Bulbs to honor military veterans this Friday, Veterans Day. Steve Rose of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties of Sidney explains:
(Steve Rose 11-8-16)
More information about the program is available at Green Light a Vet.com, the bulbs will be handed out while they last at the Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Community Bank building at their Union Street Sidney location, and at the State Farm/Neighbors Insurance office at State Route 7 Riverside Sidney.
The Sidney chamber of commerce is currently promoting a "Passport" program in time for the Christmas holiday shopping season. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Stephanie Taylor explains:
(Stephanie Taylor 11-8-16)
The Sidney Chamber of commerce is now located in their new offices at 85 Main Street in Sidney, they can be reached at 561-2642.
Delaware county Public Health, SUNY Delhi, & Fox 7 O'Connor hospitals have teamed up for a sexually transmitted disease prevention program at SUNY Delhi thursday afternoon. Nicole Blanchard of Delaware County Public Health explains:
(Nicole Blanchard 11-8-16)
The "Painting SUNY Delhi Yellow" day presentation ill run from 12:30 to 1:45 at Farrell Hall at SUNY Delhi, it is free & open to the public.
Several area fire departments responded to a barn fire at 643 Halbert Hill Road in Gilbertsville late Monday afternoon. The barn reportedly did NOT house any livestock, and was used to house equipment. Fire fighters from Gilbertsville, south new berlin, Morris, & mount Upton also responded, no injuries were reported.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded voters that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election today, November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov, through 9:00 PM tonight.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a gray fox tested positive for rabies from the town of Andes. There were no humans or animals exposed to the rabid fox. Those who spot suspicious acting animals, should report them to Delaware County Public Health Services at 832-5200. More information about rabies is available at delawarecountypublichealth.com
Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties have teamed up with Community Bank, Neighbors Insurance & State Farm Insurance in Sidney, to give away Green Light Bulbs to honor military veterans this Friday, Veterans Day. Steve Rose of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties of Sidney explains:
(Steve Rose 11-8-16)
More information about the program is available at Green Light a Vet.com, the bulbs will be handed out while they last at the Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Community Bank building at their Union Street Sidney location, and at the State Farm/Neighbors Insurance office at State Route 7 Riverside Sidney.
The Sidney chamber of commerce is currently promoting a "Passport" program in time for the Christmas holiday shopping season. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Stephanie Taylor explains:
(Stephanie Taylor 11-8-16)
The Sidney Chamber of commerce is now located in their new offices at 85 Main Street in Sidney, they can be reached at 561-2642.
Delaware county Public Health, SUNY Delhi, & Fox 7 O'Connor hospitals have teamed up for a sexually transmitted disease prevention program at SUNY Delhi thursday afternoon. Nicole Blanchard of Delaware County Public Health explains:
(Nicole Blanchard 11-8-16)
The "Painting SUNY Delhi Yellow" day presentation ill run from 12:30 to 1:45 at Farrell Hall at SUNY Delhi, it is free & open to the public.
Several area fire departments responded to a barn fire at 643 Halbert Hill Road in Gilbertsville late Monday afternoon. The barn reportedly did NOT house any livestock, and was used to house equipment. Fire fighters from Gilbertsville, south new berlin, Morris, & mount Upton also responded, no injuries were reported.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded voters that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election today, November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov, through 9:00 PM tonight.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a gray fox tested positive for rabies from the town of Andes. There were no humans or animals exposed to the rabid fox. Those who spot suspicious acting animals, should report them to Delaware County Public Health Services at 832-5200. More information about rabies is available at delawarecountypublichealth.com
WCDO News — Friday 11-4-16
Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal year fell $1.3 billion or 3.5% from the same period a year ago, as personal income tax receipts, lagged behind expectations, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Tax collections through September 30, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million higher than the most recent projections.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election on November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time on Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Jericho arts council presents the Corvettes Saturday night at the Bainbridge town hall, spokesman Phillip Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 11-4-16)
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is tomorrow 7:00 PM, Bainbridge, reservations are available by calling 967-3169, Tickets will be available at the door prior to the concert
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Henry of Milford for Forcible Touching, and Sexual Abuse, following allegations of subjecting another person to unwanted sexual contact without the victim’s consent. Henry was arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court and posted $1,000 bail and was released pending further court action. The investigation is ongoing.
The Arc Otsego will hold the 2nd Annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run & 1K Walk, Run & Roll Event at Neahwa Park in Oneonta Sunday. The Hot Cocoa 5K will begin at 10:15am in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park, go through the City of Oneonta, and end in Neahwa Park. The 1K run will begin at 9:30am, and will take place entirely within Neahwa Park. Participants in both races will have a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Oxford Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the American Legion at 17 South Washington Street. Prospective donors can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
On Saturday night when you go to bed, it will be time to turn the clocks back one hour for the fall portion of Daylight Savings Time. Sidney fire department spokesman Ray Baker comments:
(Ray Baker 11-4-16)
Daylight Savings time ends officially at 2:00 AM Sunday.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election on November 8. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office's hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time on Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Jericho arts council presents the Corvettes Saturday night at the Bainbridge town hall, spokesman Phillip Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 11-4-16)
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is tomorrow 7:00 PM, Bainbridge, reservations are available by calling 967-3169, Tickets will be available at the door prior to the concert
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Henry of Milford for Forcible Touching, and Sexual Abuse, following allegations of subjecting another person to unwanted sexual contact without the victim’s consent. Henry was arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court and posted $1,000 bail and was released pending further court action. The investigation is ongoing.
The Arc Otsego will hold the 2nd Annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run & 1K Walk, Run & Roll Event at Neahwa Park in Oneonta Sunday. The Hot Cocoa 5K will begin at 10:15am in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park, go through the City of Oneonta, and end in Neahwa Park. The 1K run will begin at 9:30am, and will take place entirely within Neahwa Park. Participants in both races will have a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Oxford Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the American Legion at 17 South Washington Street. Prospective donors can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
On Saturday night when you go to bed, it will be time to turn the clocks back one hour for the fall portion of Daylight Savings Time. Sidney fire department spokesman Ray Baker comments:
(Ray Baker 11-4-16)
Daylight Savings time ends officially at 2:00 AM Sunday.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-26-16
State Police announced today that State Trooper Timothy Pratt died this morning as a result of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle on Ballard Road in the town of Wilton, at about 6:55 AM, while assisting the driver of a tractor trailer on Ballard Road, Trooper Pratt was struck by a passing car and critically injured. Trooper Pratt was airlifted to Albany Medical Center where he died from his injuries at approximately 9:30 a.m. Trooper Pratt became a member of the State Police in 1987, he was 55 years old. Funeral arrangements should be announced shortly. Police added that no charges will be filed against the driver of the 2nd vehicle.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached separate $6 million settlements with DraftKings and FanDuel, resolving lawsuits alleging false and deceptive advertising practices by the companies. The agreements also require sweeping reforms to the companies' marketing, including clear disclosure of terms and conditions for marketing promotions, expected winnings, and expected performance in the online contests, as well as resources for players at risk for compulsive gaming disorders, including addiction. the companies will be required to maintain a webpage that provides information about the rate of success of users in its contests, including the percentage of winnings captured by the top 1%, 5% and 10% of players.
State Police arrested 32 year old Amber Roe of Oneonta, for operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers stated that Roe drove herself to the State Police Oneonta Barracks to report a theft, Troopers determined that Roe was driving while impaired by drugs, she consented to a Blood Test & lab results are pending. Roe was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on November 15, 2016.
The State Financial Services Department & the Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl today announced the arrest of 34-year-old Lawrence Woodards of Cooperstown, and 34-year-old Kevin Williamson of New York City, for allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 in tax proceeds from the Otsego County Treasurer's Office. Woodards is accused of stealing approximately $14,000 while employed as an account clerk typist in the Treasurer's Office. Williamson is accused of depositing the checks into his bank account and then mailing approximately half of the money back to Woodards. Bother were charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny. They were arraigned in Town of Otsego Court and were both released on their own recognizance pending a November 16th hearing.
A Binghamton man who pleaded guilty to stabbing a man over an argument about chicken nuggets was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday. After being released from prison, Weaver also will be supervised for an additional five years. Weaver also will have to pay $75 in fees. Lamont Weaver pleaded guilty Sept. 7 in Broome County Court to a felony count of second-degree assault in connection with the May 28 stabbing of a 39-year-old man at a residence on Crandall Street in Binghamton.
74% of guns used in crimes in New York originated from other states, and 86% recovered handguns came from outside the state, according to a report Tuesday from state Atoortney General Eric Schneiderman. State law enforcement agencies recovered 52,915 firearms between 2010-2015. Only 6% Of Guns Were Recovered From The Original Purchaser. Schenderman’s report indicated that New York’s tough guns laws were undermined by lesser regulations in other states. The full report can be accessed at ag.ny.gov
NY State of Health announced that open enrollment for New Yorkers seeking health insurance coverage in 2017, through Qualified Health Plans begins on November 1st. Open Enrollment runs through January 31, 2017.
The next meeting of the Tri Town Coalition on Substance abuse will be tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition Spoeksperson Lorraine Keckeisen told WCDO news of tonight's agenda:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 10-26-16)
Keckeisen said that a free Nar-Can Training session will be held on November 2nd at Tri Town Regional Hospital at 6:00 PM.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police arrested 27 year old Kenneth Oefelein of Coventry on 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Oefelein allegedly damaged property of the victim and did not allow her to call 911, during a domestic dispute on October 19th. Oefelein was arraigned in the Town of Coventry court and is being held on $5000 cash bail. Oefelein is to reappear in the Town of Coventry court at a later date.
The Sidney chamber Of Commerce & Community Bank, N.A. will hold their Business After Hours along with Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties today. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
STOMP returns to Binghamton for two performances tonight & tomorrow night at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached separate $6 million settlements with DraftKings and FanDuel, resolving lawsuits alleging false and deceptive advertising practices by the companies. The agreements also require sweeping reforms to the companies' marketing, including clear disclosure of terms and conditions for marketing promotions, expected winnings, and expected performance in the online contests, as well as resources for players at risk for compulsive gaming disorders, including addiction. the companies will be required to maintain a webpage that provides information about the rate of success of users in its contests, including the percentage of winnings captured by the top 1%, 5% and 10% of players.
State Police arrested 32 year old Amber Roe of Oneonta, for operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs. Troopers stated that Roe drove herself to the State Police Oneonta Barracks to report a theft, Troopers determined that Roe was driving while impaired by drugs, she consented to a Blood Test & lab results are pending. Roe was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on November 15, 2016.
The State Financial Services Department & the Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl today announced the arrest of 34-year-old Lawrence Woodards of Cooperstown, and 34-year-old Kevin Williamson of New York City, for allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 in tax proceeds from the Otsego County Treasurer's Office. Woodards is accused of stealing approximately $14,000 while employed as an account clerk typist in the Treasurer's Office. Williamson is accused of depositing the checks into his bank account and then mailing approximately half of the money back to Woodards. Bother were charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny. They were arraigned in Town of Otsego Court and were both released on their own recognizance pending a November 16th hearing.
A Binghamton man who pleaded guilty to stabbing a man over an argument about chicken nuggets was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday. After being released from prison, Weaver also will be supervised for an additional five years. Weaver also will have to pay $75 in fees. Lamont Weaver pleaded guilty Sept. 7 in Broome County Court to a felony count of second-degree assault in connection with the May 28 stabbing of a 39-year-old man at a residence on Crandall Street in Binghamton.
74% of guns used in crimes in New York originated from other states, and 86% recovered handguns came from outside the state, according to a report Tuesday from state Atoortney General Eric Schneiderman. State law enforcement agencies recovered 52,915 firearms between 2010-2015. Only 6% Of Guns Were Recovered From The Original Purchaser. Schenderman’s report indicated that New York’s tough guns laws were undermined by lesser regulations in other states. The full report can be accessed at ag.ny.gov
NY State of Health announced that open enrollment for New Yorkers seeking health insurance coverage in 2017, through Qualified Health Plans begins on November 1st. Open Enrollment runs through January 31, 2017.
The next meeting of the Tri Town Coalition on Substance abuse will be tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition Spoeksperson Lorraine Keckeisen told WCDO news of tonight's agenda:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 10-26-16)
Keckeisen said that a free Nar-Can Training session will be held on November 2nd at Tri Town Regional Hospital at 6:00 PM.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police arrested 27 year old Kenneth Oefelein of Coventry on 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Oefelein allegedly damaged property of the victim and did not allow her to call 911, during a domestic dispute on October 19th. Oefelein was arraigned in the Town of Coventry court and is being held on $5000 cash bail. Oefelein is to reappear in the Town of Coventry court at a later date.
The Sidney chamber Of Commerce & Community Bank, N.A. will hold their Business After Hours along with Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties today. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
STOMP returns to Binghamton for two performances tonight & tomorrow night at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. Tickets are still available at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTERAMBER ROEBinghamtonBROOME COUNTY ARENAColdwell Banker Timberland PropertiesCOMMUNITY BANK NA SIDNEYCooperstownCoventryKENNETH OEFELEINKEVIN WILLIAMSONLAWRENCE WOODARDSLORRAINE KECKEISENNEW YORK CITYNY State of HealthOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICEOTSEGO COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICESidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARYState Attorney General Eric SchneidermanSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTSTATE TROOPER TIMOTHY PRATTSTOMPTri-Town Coalition On Substance AbuseWILTON
WCDO News — Friday 9-23-16
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, State Police and the Massachusetts DEA Task Force today announced the indictment of more than 2 dozen people for their roles in an alleged national heroin smuggling ring. The investigation, seized more than 33 kilos of heroin and 2 kilos of Fentanyl worth about $13 Million dollars, plus weapons & vehicles, The operation netted alleged dealers and traffickers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and New Jersey, it is one of the largest heroin seizures ever in New York and is the single largest single seizure in the 46-year history of the state's Organized Crime Task Force.
Federal Prosecutors last month announced charges against three members of the Sex Money Murder gang of the Bronx, which included Corey Brown, Josnel Rodriguez & Christopher Canada, for racketeering, firearms charges, & for the murder of Vincent Davis in July of 2012. Rodriguez & Brown were brought into court, but Canada was on the run from law enforcement, until he was apprehended by US Marshals & Oneonta Police in a Division Street Apartment yesterday afternoon. Canada was apprehended without incident & was returned to New York City to face prosecution.
State Police responded to a car & tractor trailer fatal crash on State Route 90 in the Town of Homer. A 61 year old Cortland man was driving a Subaru southbound, he drifted into the northbound lane and struck a tractor trailer driven by 48 year old Michael Gross of Norwich. Police said that the Subaru spun off the southbound shoulder and came to rest, the tractor trailer crossed over the southbound lanes and came to rest in a swamp, diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway, and the tractor began to burn. The unidentified Cortland man was declared dead at the scene, Gross was transported to Upstate Medical for non-life threatening injuries. The deceased driver’s name is not being released pending family notification.
Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will hold their 2nd annual Health Fair tomorrow, which will give the community an opportunity to meet with staff, according to spokesperson Amy Beveridge:
(Amy Beveridge 9-23-16)
The event will be held on the hospital Grounds from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the 43 Pearl Street location.
A "Tampon Drive" is being held at the House of Consignment in Unadilla tomorrow, & the Price of admission to the event is a box of Tampons: Store owner Kirsty Roefs comments:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-23-16)
All Items in the House of Consignment will be 20% OFF, & there will be many activities scheduled at the 214 Main Street Unadilla location from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday.
The Jericho Arts Council will hold the first of their scheduled events for the season Saturday, Spokesman Phillip Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 9-23-16)
Other scheduled events for the season include Zink & Company on October 22, The Corvettes on November 5th, & The Out Of The Woodwork Players performance of "Double Wide Texas" on November 18th & 19th. More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
Sidney Village Police arrested 62 year old Michael Connors of Sidney Center, for Driving While Intoxicated, and driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, in the village of Sidney on September 9th. Connors faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Tomorrow will be the 21st annual "Doctors with A Heart" event, where dentists at several locations in the Southern Tier perform free basic dental services to the unemployed or uninsured. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow at Progressive Dental at 101 South Board Street in Norwich, as well as their locations in Kirkwood, Endwell, & Montrose Pennsylvania, plus the Chenango Bridge dental office at 528 Main Street in Chenango Bridge. More information is available at 722-5464.
The 3rd Annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department open house & Public Safety day on Sunday form 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. A variety of activities & demonstrations are scheduled, at the Franklin Fire House.
The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Senator Charles D Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street Delhi on Saturday September 24th from 10AM to 2PM to educate the public on how to vote on the voting machines. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
The Greene Chamber of Commerce will hold the 30th Annual Greene Applefest tomorrow. The event will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ball Flats.
Delaware County Clean Sweep 2016 begins today & concludes tomorrow for those County Residents who pre-registered. today, Businesses & Municipalities participate from 10:00 to 11:45 AM at their alloted time, then Farmers today from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. County residents bring their items Saturday, from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
The State DEC announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. Early bow season for deer begins in the Northern Zone at sunrise on Tuesday, September 27, and continues through October 21. In the Southern Zone, early bow season for deer and bear begins Saturday, October 1 and continues through November 18. Deer hunters should also be aware that the application deadline for Deer Management Permits is October 1. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Federal Prosecutors last month announced charges against three members of the Sex Money Murder gang of the Bronx, which included Corey Brown, Josnel Rodriguez & Christopher Canada, for racketeering, firearms charges, & for the murder of Vincent Davis in July of 2012. Rodriguez & Brown were brought into court, but Canada was on the run from law enforcement, until he was apprehended by US Marshals & Oneonta Police in a Division Street Apartment yesterday afternoon. Canada was apprehended without incident & was returned to New York City to face prosecution.
State Police responded to a car & tractor trailer fatal crash on State Route 90 in the Town of Homer. A 61 year old Cortland man was driving a Subaru southbound, he drifted into the northbound lane and struck a tractor trailer driven by 48 year old Michael Gross of Norwich. Police said that the Subaru spun off the southbound shoulder and came to rest, the tractor trailer crossed over the southbound lanes and came to rest in a swamp, diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway, and the tractor began to burn. The unidentified Cortland man was declared dead at the scene, Gross was transported to Upstate Medical for non-life threatening injuries. The deceased driver’s name is not being released pending family notification.
Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will hold their 2nd annual Health Fair tomorrow, which will give the community an opportunity to meet with staff, according to spokesperson Amy Beveridge:
(Amy Beveridge 9-23-16)
The event will be held on the hospital Grounds from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the 43 Pearl Street location.
A "Tampon Drive" is being held at the House of Consignment in Unadilla tomorrow, & the Price of admission to the event is a box of Tampons: Store owner Kirsty Roefs comments:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-23-16)
All Items in the House of Consignment will be 20% OFF, & there will be many activities scheduled at the 214 Main Street Unadilla location from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday.
The Jericho Arts Council will hold the first of their scheduled events for the season Saturday, Spokesman Phillip Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 9-23-16)
Other scheduled events for the season include Zink & Company on October 22, The Corvettes on November 5th, & The Out Of The Woodwork Players performance of "Double Wide Texas" on November 18th & 19th. More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
Sidney Village Police arrested 62 year old Michael Connors of Sidney Center, for Driving While Intoxicated, and driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, in the village of Sidney on September 9th. Connors faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Tomorrow will be the 21st annual "Doctors with A Heart" event, where dentists at several locations in the Southern Tier perform free basic dental services to the unemployed or uninsured. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow at Progressive Dental at 101 South Board Street in Norwich, as well as their locations in Kirkwood, Endwell, & Montrose Pennsylvania, plus the Chenango Bridge dental office at 528 Main Street in Chenango Bridge. More information is available at 722-5464.
The 3rd Annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department open house & Public Safety day on Sunday form 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. A variety of activities & demonstrations are scheduled, at the Franklin Fire House.
The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Senator Charles D Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street Delhi on Saturday September 24th from 10AM to 2PM to educate the public on how to vote on the voting machines. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
The Greene Chamber of Commerce will hold the 30th Annual Greene Applefest tomorrow. The event will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ball Flats.
Delaware County Clean Sweep 2016 begins today & concludes tomorrow for those County Residents who pre-registered. today, Businesses & Municipalities participate from 10:00 to 11:45 AM at their alloted time, then Farmers today from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. County residents bring their items Saturday, from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
The State DEC announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. Early bow season for deer begins in the Northern Zone at sunrise on Tuesday, September 27, and continues through October 21. In the Southern Zone, early bow season for deer and bear begins Saturday, October 1 and continues through November 18. Deer hunters should also be aware that the application deadline for Deer Management Permits is October 1. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
AMY BEVERIDGEATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC SCHNEIDERMANBainbridge Town HallCHRISTOPHER CANADACOREY BROWNDelaware County "Clean Sweep"DELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSDelhiFRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENTGREENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEHOUSE OF CONSIGNMENTJERICHO ARTS COUNCILJOSNEL RODRIGUEZKIRSTY ROEFSMASSACHUSETTS DEAMICHAEL CONNORSMICHAEL GROSSNew YorkNYOut of the Woodwork playersPROGRESSIVE DENTALSENATOR CHARLES COOK COUNTY OFFICE BUILDINGSIDNEY CENTERSIDNEY VILLAGE POLICESTATE DECTri-Town Regional HospitalUNADILLAWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 9-13-16
The dedication of Miller Park in Oneonta to honor Late Mayor Dick Miller, took place this morning in downtown Oneonta. Mary Gary Herzig read the plaque at the site:
(Herzig 9-13-16)
Oneonta businessman Alan Cleinman of Cleinman Performance Partners led the effort to establish the park:
(Alan Cleinman 9-13-16)
Cleinman said that their hope is to exxtend the plans to beautify both sides of Lettis Highway for those entering the city. Miller Park is located at the intersection of the Lettis Highway & Main Street in Oneonta, to honor Dick Miller, who served as President of Hartwick College and then Mayor of Oneonta, he took his own life in October of 2014.
Early Saturday morning, Oneonta Police officers responded to a report of a man inside an apartment at 10 Market Street, they arrested 32 year old Ryan Leonard, formerly of Oneonta & currently from Fort Lauderdale Florida, Leonard was intoxicated, without clothing, and is accused of attempting to sexually attack 2 females while they slept. Leonard was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & Attempted 1st degree Rape, Leonard was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached settlements with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games resolving investigations into the companies' violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. "Operation Child Tracker," discovered that websites operated by these companies were home to tracking technology that illegally enabled third-party vendors, to track children's online activity in violation of the law. The companies agreed to pay a combined $835,000 in penalties and implement significant reforms.
State Police were dispatched to West River Road, in the Town of Nichols, for a vehicle off the road. 32 year old Harley Spencer of Sayre, Pennsylvania drove his minivan off the east shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Spencer died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the collision, the investigation into the cause of the accident in continuing.
State Police arrested 31 year old Kevin Craven of Binghamton, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Burr Avenue in the Town of Binghamton. Craven is accused of pushing the vicitm several times & choking the victim against a wall. Craven was arraigned in the Town of Binghamton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued.
State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Russo of Margaretville, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute at a home on Thompson Hollow Road in the Town of Middletown. Russo allegedly punched and choked the victim during an argument. Russo was arraigned in the Town of Middletown where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the court on October 13, 2016. An order of protection was issued by the court against him.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37 year old Corey Northrup & 35 year old Jessica Vollaro of Walton, following an investigation into a physical domestic incident inside the family home, in front of a child. Both were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child, they were processed & were released on Appearance Tickets for Town of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. In Sidney a blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SFCU at 42 Union Street. .Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Sidney Planning Board will hold a public hearing today at 7:00 PM in the board room at the Sidney Civic Center, regarding the proposed minor subdivision of 21 Liberty Street for the Sidney Municipal Apartments and the site plan review. The environmental significance of the application will be considered by the Planning Board following the public hearing.
(Herzig 9-13-16)
Oneonta businessman Alan Cleinman of Cleinman Performance Partners led the effort to establish the park:
(Alan Cleinman 9-13-16)
Cleinman said that their hope is to exxtend the plans to beautify both sides of Lettis Highway for those entering the city. Miller Park is located at the intersection of the Lettis Highway & Main Street in Oneonta, to honor Dick Miller, who served as President of Hartwick College and then Mayor of Oneonta, he took his own life in October of 2014.
Early Saturday morning, Oneonta Police officers responded to a report of a man inside an apartment at 10 Market Street, they arrested 32 year old Ryan Leonard, formerly of Oneonta & currently from Fort Lauderdale Florida, Leonard was intoxicated, without clothing, and is accused of attempting to sexually attack 2 females while they slept. Leonard was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & Attempted 1st degree Rape, Leonard was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached settlements with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games resolving investigations into the companies' violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. "Operation Child Tracker," discovered that websites operated by these companies were home to tracking technology that illegally enabled third-party vendors, to track children's online activity in violation of the law. The companies agreed to pay a combined $835,000 in penalties and implement significant reforms.
State Police were dispatched to West River Road, in the Town of Nichols, for a vehicle off the road. 32 year old Harley Spencer of Sayre, Pennsylvania drove his minivan off the east shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Spencer died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the collision, the investigation into the cause of the accident in continuing.
State Police arrested 31 year old Kevin Craven of Binghamton, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Burr Avenue in the Town of Binghamton. Craven is accused of pushing the vicitm several times & choking the victim against a wall. Craven was arraigned in the Town of Binghamton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued.
State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Russo of Margaretville, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute at a home on Thompson Hollow Road in the Town of Middletown. Russo allegedly punched and choked the victim during an argument. Russo was arraigned in the Town of Middletown where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the court on October 13, 2016. An order of protection was issued by the court against him.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37 year old Corey Northrup & 35 year old Jessica Vollaro of Walton, following an investigation into a physical domestic incident inside the family home, in front of a child. Both were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child, they were processed & were released on Appearance Tickets for Town of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. In Sidney a blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SFCU at 42 Union Street. .Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Sidney Planning Board will hold a public hearing today at 7:00 PM in the board room at the Sidney Civic Center, regarding the proposed minor subdivision of 21 Liberty Street for the Sidney Municipal Apartments and the site plan review. The environmental significance of the application will be considered by the Planning Board following the public hearing.
ALAN CLEINMANBINGHAMTON SENATORSCLEINMAN PERFORMANCE PARTNERSCOLBY RUSSOCOREY NORTHROPDICK MILLERFLORIDAFloyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial ArenaFORT LAUDERDALEHARLEY SPENCERHASBROJESSICA VOLLAROJUMPSTART GAMESKEVIN CRAVENMARGARETVILLEMATTELMIDDLETOWNNew YorkNICHOLSNYOneontaONEONTA MAYOR GARY HERZIGRYAN LEONARDSAYRE PENNSYLVANIASFCUSidneySIDNEY CIVIC CENTERState Attorney General Eric SchneidermanTHE AMERICAN RED CROSSVIACOMWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 9-7-16
Cal Harris was sentenced in Owego Village Court today on a harassment charge. Harris was found guilty of harassing a student at a SUNY Broome satellite campus back in March of 2015, he will serve no jail time, he was ordered to undergo anger management and an order of protection was issued, & Harris will also have to pay a fine. Harris said that he plans to appeal, Harris is still facing a charge for allegedly stalking a state police investigator in Oneonta, right after Harris was released after a 4th trial for murdering his estranged wife Michelle in September 2001.
This year's American Cancer Society's Tri Town Relay for Life at General Clinton Park in May, raised $90,046. The money raised will be used for Cancer research, Education, advocacy, and services for patients. Money will also go to the 3 "Hope Lodges" where patients can stay while going through Cancer Surgery or treatment. More information is available at cancer.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced its annual award recipients, this year's winners are: Wahl to Wahl Auto, The Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage, The award winners will be honored at the Chamber's Small Business Banquet on Thursday, October 20th at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.
Bassett Healthcare Network has been awarded a $297,419 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for up to four years to bring telehealth services to the school-based health care setting. The grant-funded project will benefit students enrolled in 18 of Bassett’s school-based health centers in Delaware, Otsego and Chenango counties. In addition to providing access to sub specialists, the school-based project will include diabetes care and education, obesity prevention programming and nutritional counseling, oral health care, behavioral health services, and asthma care and education. From July of 2015 through June of 2016, the program handled 33,522 visits; 32 percent of those were mental health visits, and 59 percent were medical visits; the dental component handled over 3,054 visits.
For more than 75 years, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has been committed to preserving the history of the National Pastime in Cooperstown. Starting today, thanks to the Hall of Fame Digital Archive Project, 25 volumes of 10 different Babe Ruth scrapbooks in the collection will be available online for the first time. These one-of-a-kind scrapbooks, created by Ruth’s agent Christy Walsh, provide a unique look at Ruth’s career through letters, stories and photographs, and give a glimpse at the authentic Babe Ruth. Additional digitized photos, audio, video and text, from the Museum collection will be published every other Wednesday as the Museum adds to the PASTIME online collection, which is available at collection.baseballhall.org.
Just under $310 in cash was raised Friday at the Penguin Ice Cream & Snack Bar for the Delaware Valley Humane Society. Numerous donations of cleaning supplies, food & bedding were also donated at the event at the State Route 8 Masonville location Friday.
The Oneonta city Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council chambers at Oneonta City hall.
A "Glow Run" benefit will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on Saturday September 17th starting at 5:00 PM, to raise money for an Oxford Nurse battling Leukemia. Sidney Native & Cancer Survivor Heather Bucalos is coordinating her 2nd "Glow Run"; she was inspired by people who held fundraisers for her against her battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma, she told WCDO News how to register for this event.
(Heather Bucalos 9-7-16)
Last year's event assisted Ken Long of Binghamton, this year, Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford will be the recipient of funds raised through the Glow Run & the sale of T-shirts commemorating the event. More information is available at the Glow With The Flow Benefit 5K run/walk/ Roll Facebook page.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his office is investigating Mylan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of EpiPens, after a review by the Office of the Attorney General revealed that Mylan might have inserted potentially anticompetitive terms into its EpiPen sales contracts with numerous local school systems. Mylan's EpiPen is the predominant epinephrine autoinjector, which is used where an individual suffers a severe allergic reaction, which could otherwise lead to death.
A jury has been seated & Testimony began today In Broome County Court, in the case of 32 year old Brendan Barrett, who is charged with 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree manslaughter, and 2nd-degree assault for the murder of infant Camryn Davies, at 9 Bevier Street in Binghamton on December 9th, 2013.
State Police arrested 26-year-old Brittany Waldruff and 24 year old Derrick Waldruff of North Norwich, on 4 counts of cruelty to animals. Their arrests occurred after troopers responded to assist the Norwich Dog Control Officer with an abandoned beagle and puppies at home on State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich. The Waldruffs are accused of abandoning their pet beagle and her 4 new puppies without food or water inside a locked apartment after they were evicted. Both were issued tickets returnable to the Town of North Norwich Court on September 14th.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they would be flushing water mains on the low service in the West End over the next 2 weeks. The flushing will affect residents & businesses at Chestnut Street & All other streets west of Clinton Street, including all Town of Oneonta customers connected to the City water system. Water color & pressure may be affected during this period; more information is available at 432-2100.
Governor Cuomo today signed landmark legislation mandating that schools test drinking water for lead contamination. Lead is a toxic material that is extremely harmful to young children and can result in lowered IQ, behavioral problems and brain damage. The state Department of Health also issued emergency regulations pursuant to the new legislation, requiring that school districts test their water for lead contamination by Oct. 31, 2016 and report results to parents, the state Department of Health and local government officials. These new regulations will reduce the risk for exposure to this dangerous substance and ensure all New York’s students have access to clean, drinkable water.
The Sidney Chamber’s September meeting will be held this morning. The Meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & County Club at 7:45 a.m.
This year's American Cancer Society's Tri Town Relay for Life at General Clinton Park in May, raised $90,046. The money raised will be used for Cancer research, Education, advocacy, and services for patients. Money will also go to the 3 "Hope Lodges" where patients can stay while going through Cancer Surgery or treatment. More information is available at cancer.org.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced its annual award recipients, this year's winners are: Wahl to Wahl Auto, The Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage, The award winners will be honored at the Chamber's Small Business Banquet on Thursday, October 20th at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown.
Bassett Healthcare Network has been awarded a $297,419 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for up to four years to bring telehealth services to the school-based health care setting. The grant-funded project will benefit students enrolled in 18 of Bassett’s school-based health centers in Delaware, Otsego and Chenango counties. In addition to providing access to sub specialists, the school-based project will include diabetes care and education, obesity prevention programming and nutritional counseling, oral health care, behavioral health services, and asthma care and education. From July of 2015 through June of 2016, the program handled 33,522 visits; 32 percent of those were mental health visits, and 59 percent were medical visits; the dental component handled over 3,054 visits.
For more than 75 years, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has been committed to preserving the history of the National Pastime in Cooperstown. Starting today, thanks to the Hall of Fame Digital Archive Project, 25 volumes of 10 different Babe Ruth scrapbooks in the collection will be available online for the first time. These one-of-a-kind scrapbooks, created by Ruth’s agent Christy Walsh, provide a unique look at Ruth’s career through letters, stories and photographs, and give a glimpse at the authentic Babe Ruth. Additional digitized photos, audio, video and text, from the Museum collection will be published every other Wednesday as the Museum adds to the PASTIME online collection, which is available at collection.baseballhall.org.
Just under $310 in cash was raised Friday at the Penguin Ice Cream & Snack Bar for the Delaware Valley Humane Society. Numerous donations of cleaning supplies, food & bedding were also donated at the event at the State Route 8 Masonville location Friday.
The Oneonta city Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council chambers at Oneonta City hall.
A "Glow Run" benefit will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on Saturday September 17th starting at 5:00 PM, to raise money for an Oxford Nurse battling Leukemia. Sidney Native & Cancer Survivor Heather Bucalos is coordinating her 2nd "Glow Run"; she was inspired by people who held fundraisers for her against her battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma, she told WCDO News how to register for this event.
(Heather Bucalos 9-7-16)
Last year's event assisted Ken Long of Binghamton, this year, Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford will be the recipient of funds raised through the Glow Run & the sale of T-shirts commemorating the event. More information is available at the Glow With The Flow Benefit 5K run/walk/ Roll Facebook page.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his office is investigating Mylan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of EpiPens, after a review by the Office of the Attorney General revealed that Mylan might have inserted potentially anticompetitive terms into its EpiPen sales contracts with numerous local school systems. Mylan's EpiPen is the predominant epinephrine autoinjector, which is used where an individual suffers a severe allergic reaction, which could otherwise lead to death.
A jury has been seated & Testimony began today In Broome County Court, in the case of 32 year old Brendan Barrett, who is charged with 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree manslaughter, and 2nd-degree assault for the murder of infant Camryn Davies, at 9 Bevier Street in Binghamton on December 9th, 2013.
State Police arrested 26-year-old Brittany Waldruff and 24 year old Derrick Waldruff of North Norwich, on 4 counts of cruelty to animals. Their arrests occurred after troopers responded to assist the Norwich Dog Control Officer with an abandoned beagle and puppies at home on State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich. The Waldruffs are accused of abandoning their pet beagle and her 4 new puppies without food or water inside a locked apartment after they were evicted. Both were issued tickets returnable to the Town of North Norwich Court on September 14th.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they would be flushing water mains on the low service in the West End over the next 2 weeks. The flushing will affect residents & businesses at Chestnut Street & All other streets west of Clinton Street, including all Town of Oneonta customers connected to the City water system. Water color & pressure may be affected during this period; more information is available at 432-2100.
Governor Cuomo today signed landmark legislation mandating that schools test drinking water for lead contamination. Lead is a toxic material that is extremely harmful to young children and can result in lowered IQ, behavioral problems and brain damage. The state Department of Health also issued emergency regulations pursuant to the new legislation, requiring that school districts test their water for lead contamination by Oct. 31, 2016 and report results to parents, the state Department of Health and local government officials. These new regulations will reduce the risk for exposure to this dangerous substance and ensure all New York’s students have access to clean, drinkable water.
The Sidney Chamber’s September meeting will be held this morning. The Meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & County Club at 7:45 a.m.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-29-16
In April, the Department of Defense ordered a stop shipment at Amphenol of Sidney, which led to a layoff of about 100 employees, an expected 2 year wait for the order to be lifted, but today, U.S Senator Charles Schumer, Congressman Chris Gibson & Amphenol leaders announced that the ordered was revered in 4 months, the federal red tape was cut through & the employees have returned to the Sidney facility. Senator Schumer responded:
(Schumer 8-29-16)
Congressman Gibson also discussed the reversal of fortune for Amphenol:
(Gibson 8-29-16)
Others who addressed the press conference today were Sidney mayor Andy Matviak, Amphenol General Manager Ryan Fisher & Amphenol CEO Adam Norwitt.
Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report issued by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Since June 2009, total employment in upstate New York rose by 0.3 percent compared to 2.2 percent in the downstate region and 1.9 percent nationwide during the same time frame. The overall average annual wage gain in upstate of 3.3 percent outpaced both the downstate and national averages in 2015. Currently, total employment across upstate stands at slightly over 3 million, representing 32 percent of all jobs statewide.
In a letter sent this week, State Senator Fred Akshar joined Senate Health Committee Chairman Kemp Hannon in calling Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate the sharp increase in the cost of EpiPens. Between 2007 and 2016, the cost of an EpiPen has increased from $57 to approximately $500. The letter stated that some have resorted to using expired EpiPens, buying Epinephrine abroad, or using needles from local pharmacies to administer their medication, Emergency First Responders are affected as well.
On Sunday, the Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 25-year-old Cody Satkowski of Fish’s Eddy, after Satkowski was involved in a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Satkowski was in possession of marihuana and found to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, he was charged with aggravated DWI and unlawful possession of marihuana & he will appear at the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
The Ithaca Police Department is opening a homicide investigation after one of two Ithaca College students stabbed on the Cornell campus early Sunday morning, was pronounced dead at Cayuga Medical Center. 19-year-old Anthony Nazaire of Brooklyn was killed, a 2nd student was injured, and was treated and released from a Syracuse area hospital. The incident occurred at around 2:00 AM Sunday at the conclusion of a campus event, several altercations broke out as students left the hall, and police are looking at video recorded by witness on their phones.
A "major announcement" will be made at 3 p.m. today at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, according to the office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer will be joined by Amphenol Aerospace CEO Adam Norwitt, Sidney facility executives, employees and local leaders.
The Maine-Endwell Little League Team beat South Korea, 2-1, to win the Little League World Series on Sunday, becoming the first US team to win the title since 2011 and the first team from New York to win since 1964. Maine-Endwell ended its perfect season 24-0. The Team will be welcomed back with a parade this morning at 11:15 a.m. starting at Hooper Road and Watson Boulevard, ending at the little league field at Struggle Road.
State Police arrested 28 year old Cassandra Reithoffer of Nineveh, for 2nd degree burglary, after troopers were advised of a burglar at a home on O’Brien Road in the Town of Sanford. Reithoffer allegedly forced entry into the home and stole over $2,000 in property from it. Reithoffer was arraigned in the Town of Sanford court and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set.
State Police arrested 21 year old Mohammad Sadique of Woodmere for criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marihuana and traffic violations. Sadique was observed speeding at 60 mph, while in a 30 mph zone, on Lower Main Street in the Town of Oneonta. Sadique was found to unlawfully possess a small amount of LSD and marihuana. He was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta court on September 6th.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 32 year old Corey Weidman following a traffic stop in the Town of Norwich for an equipment violation. Weidman exited the car and dropped a warm marihuana pipe with burnt and un-burnt marihuana; he was charged with unlawful possession of marihuana & was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich Court at a later date. Deputies then arrested Weidman’s passenger 26 year old Heather Steigerwald of Oxford for criminal contempt possession of a controlled substance, for allegedly possessing two narcotic prescription pills concealed in her bra and unlawful possession of marihuana, she was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Office of Fire Prevention and Control will visit the state’s colleges and universities to conduct inspections, education programs, and a series of campus fire safety education training days. In the last year, Office of Fire Prevention and Control has conducted 23,689 inspections.
(Schumer 8-29-16)
Congressman Gibson also discussed the reversal of fortune for Amphenol:
(Gibson 8-29-16)
Others who addressed the press conference today were Sidney mayor Andy Matviak, Amphenol General Manager Ryan Fisher & Amphenol CEO Adam Norwitt.
Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report issued by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Since June 2009, total employment in upstate New York rose by 0.3 percent compared to 2.2 percent in the downstate region and 1.9 percent nationwide during the same time frame. The overall average annual wage gain in upstate of 3.3 percent outpaced both the downstate and national averages in 2015. Currently, total employment across upstate stands at slightly over 3 million, representing 32 percent of all jobs statewide.
In a letter sent this week, State Senator Fred Akshar joined Senate Health Committee Chairman Kemp Hannon in calling Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate the sharp increase in the cost of EpiPens. Between 2007 and 2016, the cost of an EpiPen has increased from $57 to approximately $500. The letter stated that some have resorted to using expired EpiPens, buying Epinephrine abroad, or using needles from local pharmacies to administer their medication, Emergency First Responders are affected as well.
On Sunday, the Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 25-year-old Cody Satkowski of Fish’s Eddy, after Satkowski was involved in a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Satkowski was in possession of marihuana and found to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, he was charged with aggravated DWI and unlawful possession of marihuana & he will appear at the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
The Ithaca Police Department is opening a homicide investigation after one of two Ithaca College students stabbed on the Cornell campus early Sunday morning, was pronounced dead at Cayuga Medical Center. 19-year-old Anthony Nazaire of Brooklyn was killed, a 2nd student was injured, and was treated and released from a Syracuse area hospital. The incident occurred at around 2:00 AM Sunday at the conclusion of a campus event, several altercations broke out as students left the hall, and police are looking at video recorded by witness on their phones.
A "major announcement" will be made at 3 p.m. today at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, according to the office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer will be joined by Amphenol Aerospace CEO Adam Norwitt, Sidney facility executives, employees and local leaders.
The Maine-Endwell Little League Team beat South Korea, 2-1, to win the Little League World Series on Sunday, becoming the first US team to win the title since 2011 and the first team from New York to win since 1964. Maine-Endwell ended its perfect season 24-0. The Team will be welcomed back with a parade this morning at 11:15 a.m. starting at Hooper Road and Watson Boulevard, ending at the little league field at Struggle Road.
State Police arrested 28 year old Cassandra Reithoffer of Nineveh, for 2nd degree burglary, after troopers were advised of a burglar at a home on O’Brien Road in the Town of Sanford. Reithoffer allegedly forced entry into the home and stole over $2,000 in property from it. Reithoffer was arraigned in the Town of Sanford court and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set.
State Police arrested 21 year old Mohammad Sadique of Woodmere for criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marihuana and traffic violations. Sadique was observed speeding at 60 mph, while in a 30 mph zone, on Lower Main Street in the Town of Oneonta. Sadique was found to unlawfully possess a small amount of LSD and marihuana. He was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta court on September 6th.
Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 32 year old Corey Weidman following a traffic stop in the Town of Norwich for an equipment violation. Weidman exited the car and dropped a warm marihuana pipe with burnt and un-burnt marihuana; he was charged with unlawful possession of marihuana & was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich Court at a later date. Deputies then arrested Weidman’s passenger 26 year old Heather Steigerwald of Oxford for criminal contempt possession of a controlled substance, for allegedly possessing two narcotic prescription pills concealed in her bra and unlawful possession of marihuana, she was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Office of Fire Prevention and Control will visit the state’s colleges and universities to conduct inspections, education programs, and a series of campus fire safety education training days. In the last year, Office of Fire Prevention and Control has conducted 23,689 inspections.
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