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WCDO News — Monday 12-5-16
Binghamton Police are investigating the death of Binghamton university student Stefani Lineva of Queens, who was found around 2:00 AM Saturday lying on State Route 434 South Washington Avenue and the Pennsylvania Avenue ramps. Lineva was taken to Wilson Hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries consistent with getting hit by a vehicle. No eyewitnesses have come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police at 772-7080, calls will remain confidential. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle that hit Lineva Saturday.
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-30-16
State Police arrested 32-year-old Curtis Commesso of Bainbridge for reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt, after troopers were advised of a domestic dispute on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Commesso allegedly drove recklessly by another vehicle that was occupied by his ex-girlfriend, their young child and others, he swerved in front of the victim’s vehicle, and the behavior violated a court order of protection. Commesso was arraigned in the Town of Fenton Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending future court action.
New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Additionally, auditors identified 15 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated the laws or regulations of a health care program. So far, about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.
A New York state environmental conservation officer was hospitalized after being shot while investigating illegal hunting in Columbia County. State police say 2 En-Con officers were checking out reports of trespassing with shots fired Tuesday afternoon; Officer James Davey was shot in the pelvic area by 54-year-old Alan Blanchard of Gallatin. Davey underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Blanchard was charged Tuesday night with assault. He was being held Wednesday in county jail without bail.
The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 59-year-old Rhonda Wing of Morris for DWI Saturday after she crashed her car in the Town of Pittsfield. Wing was arraigned at the Pittsfield Town Court and is expected to reappear December 21st.
The State Assembly held a public hearing in Albany today regarding the rapid increase in student debt by college graduates. Statistics compiled by the state comptroller's office shows that student loan debt has doubled in the last decade. Last year, New York residents had an average of $32,200 in student debt, which is well above the national average of about $25,500.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 46-year-old Ronald Walley of Walton, for DWI, failure to keep right and speed unreasonable and prudent, following a 1-car rollover accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Walley was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court on December 28th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas Parade this Friday night in downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that this year’s theme is "A Country Christmas:"
(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)
Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the "Spirit Award" More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network's Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)
Tonight's meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
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 today 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. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:
(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)
The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Additionally, auditors identified 15 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated the laws or regulations of a health care program. So far, about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.
A New York state environmental conservation officer was hospitalized after being shot while investigating illegal hunting in Columbia County. State police say 2 En-Con officers were checking out reports of trespassing with shots fired Tuesday afternoon; Officer James Davey was shot in the pelvic area by 54-year-old Alan Blanchard of Gallatin. Davey underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Blanchard was charged Tuesday night with assault. He was being held Wednesday in county jail without bail.
The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 59-year-old Rhonda Wing of Morris for DWI Saturday after she crashed her car in the Town of Pittsfield. Wing was arraigned at the Pittsfield Town Court and is expected to reappear December 21st.
The State Assembly held a public hearing in Albany today regarding the rapid increase in student debt by college graduates. Statistics compiled by the state comptroller's office shows that student loan debt has doubled in the last decade. Last year, New York residents had an average of $32,200 in student debt, which is well above the national average of about $25,500.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 46-year-old Ronald Walley of Walton, for DWI, failure to keep right and speed unreasonable and prudent, following a 1-car rollover accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Walley was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court on December 28th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas Parade this Friday night in downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that this year’s theme is "A Country Christmas:"
(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)
Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the "Spirit Award" More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network's Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)
Tonight's meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
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 today 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. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:
(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)
The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-1-16
Motorists must now slow down when they drive past sanitation vehicles, as a new state law classifies garbage trucks and waste collection vehicles as “hazard vehicles,” which adds them to the state's “Move Over” law. Motorists must reduce their speed when passing waste and recycling collection vehicles with flashing lights, a violation could result in fines of $45 to $100 and can carry a prison term of up to 15 days. The "Move Over" law in 2012 required motorists to slow down when passing a construction zone or public safety vehicle with flashing lights; tow trucks & and now garbage trucks are added to the law.
21-year-old Rebel Whitman of Binghamton man faces several charges, after allegedly trying to flee law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Colesville Road near Route 11 in the Town of Kirkwood early this morning, Whitman allegedly failed to comply & continued to Sanitaria Springs, into Chenango County through back roads & then onto State Route 206 in the Town of Greene, where he sideswiped a State Police vehicle before traveling into a ditch. Whitman & a passenger were taken into custody, Whitman was charged with Forgery, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, plus numerous other Violations. Whitman was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and taken to the Broome County Jail. Whitman's unidentified passenger was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced $28.3 million in federal highway safety grants has been awarded to 550 programs throughout New York State to improve overall highway safety and reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is distributing the funding in the form of grants to state, local and not-for-profit agencies to support specific types of driver safety initiatives: A complete list of 2017 grant projects is available at safeny.ny.gov.
A free workshop, "So You Think You Want to Be an Entrepreneur," will be held today from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Oxford Academy High School multipurpose room. Ariana Blossom of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will talk about entrepreneurship demands and opportunities, she will be joined by guest presenter Reggie Smith, a telecommunications industry professional and a former NFL Player for the Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition and Friends of the Upper Delaware River are working on a project to protect, manage, and restore waterways in Delaware County. Public workshops will be held today at the Deposit State Theater at 148 Front Street, on Wednesday at the Hancock Town Hall at 661 West Main Street & on Thursday at the Colchester American Legion Hall on River Road in Downsville, all meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
The next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. At 6:30, the Race Committee Meeting will begin & at 7:30 PM the Regular meeting will begin. More information is available at 607-237-6008.
The State Office of General Services announced that there will be surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions in Broome County on Wednesday, November 9. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov, by email to state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov, or by calling (518) 457-6335. The auctions will be at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & at 1:30 PM at SUNY Binghamton at Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units are available to hunters today. More information is available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide at dec.ny.gov.
The Next Oneonta Common Council meeting will be held this evening at Oneonta's City Hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. The Council is also scheduled for a 2017 Budget meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Oneonta Police arrested 32-year-old Michael Young of New York City for allegedly bringing 149 bags of heroin into Oneonta by bus. Young was arrested Sunday at the Oneonta Trailways bus station on Market Street after police received information about a delivery of drugs into the City. Young was charged with the Criminal possession of a controlled substance & Unlawful possession of marijuana.
Delaware County Deputies responded Monday to a report of a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Franklin. Deputies arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck on its roof with the occupant still inside. 72-year-old John Condon of East Meredith drove off of the roadway, through a ditch, flipped over & landed back on the roadway on the vehicle’s roof. Condon was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. No tickets were issued.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse will hold a free Training on Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Preregistration is requested at 518-449-3581 Ext 130
A Red Cross blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Robert W. Follet Hall, 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich. Those who would like to schedule an appointment can do so by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
21-year-old Rebel Whitman of Binghamton man faces several charges, after allegedly trying to flee law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Colesville Road near Route 11 in the Town of Kirkwood early this morning, Whitman allegedly failed to comply & continued to Sanitaria Springs, into Chenango County through back roads & then onto State Route 206 in the Town of Greene, where he sideswiped a State Police vehicle before traveling into a ditch. Whitman & a passenger were taken into custody, Whitman was charged with Forgery, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, plus numerous other Violations. Whitman was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and taken to the Broome County Jail. Whitman's unidentified passenger was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced $28.3 million in federal highway safety grants has been awarded to 550 programs throughout New York State to improve overall highway safety and reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is distributing the funding in the form of grants to state, local and not-for-profit agencies to support specific types of driver safety initiatives: A complete list of 2017 grant projects is available at safeny.ny.gov.
A free workshop, "So You Think You Want to Be an Entrepreneur," will be held today from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Oxford Academy High School multipurpose room. Ariana Blossom of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will talk about entrepreneurship demands and opportunities, she will be joined by guest presenter Reggie Smith, a telecommunications industry professional and a former NFL Player for the Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition and Friends of the Upper Delaware River are working on a project to protect, manage, and restore waterways in Delaware County. Public workshops will be held today at the Deposit State Theater at 148 Front Street, on Wednesday at the Hancock Town Hall at 661 West Main Street & on Thursday at the Colchester American Legion Hall on River Road in Downsville, all meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
The next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. At 6:30, the Race Committee Meeting will begin & at 7:30 PM the Regular meeting will begin. More information is available at 607-237-6008.
The State Office of General Services announced that there will be surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions in Broome County on Wednesday, November 9. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov, by email to state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov, or by calling (518) 457-6335. The auctions will be at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & at 1:30 PM at SUNY Binghamton at Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units are available to hunters today. More information is available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide at dec.ny.gov.
The Next Oneonta Common Council meeting will be held this evening at Oneonta's City Hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. The Council is also scheduled for a 2017 Budget meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Oneonta Police arrested 32-year-old Michael Young of New York City for allegedly bringing 149 bags of heroin into Oneonta by bus. Young was arrested Sunday at the Oneonta Trailways bus station on Market Street after police received information about a delivery of drugs into the City. Young was charged with the Criminal possession of a controlled substance & Unlawful possession of marijuana.
Delaware County Deputies responded Monday to a report of a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Franklin. Deputies arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck on its roof with the occupant still inside. 72-year-old John Condon of East Meredith drove off of the roadway, through a ditch, flipped over & landed back on the roadway on the vehicle’s roof. Condon was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. No tickets were issued.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse will hold a free Training on Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Preregistration is requested at 518-449-3581 Ext 130
A Red Cross blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Robert W. Follet Hall, 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich. Those who would like to schedule an appointment can do so by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-25-16
State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Wilber of Mount Upton for 2nd degree assault, criminal contempt, criminal mischief and menacing after troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute in Bainbridge Saturday Morning. Wilbur allegedly approached a vehicle stopped on Church Street, 1 of the occupants had an order of protection against Wilber, he is accused of striking the vehicle window with a baseball bat several times when the person would not leave the vehicle. The victim and the driver received head lacerations from the broken glass, Wilber was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond, he faces action in Town of Bainbridge at a later date.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Robinson of Laurens for 3rd degree criminal mischief, the arrest occurred after an incident in early September at the Morris Central School parking lot, where Robinson allegedly slammed his fists down on the hood of another driver’s vehicle after a dispute, causing over $750 worth of damage. Robinson was arraigned in the Town of Morris Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0% in September, locally, Chenango County’s unemployment rate was at 4.7%, Delaware county was at an even 5%, & Otsego county had 4.4% unemployment in September.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department will hold a "Coffee With Cops” program on November 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. “Coffee With Cops” will be an informal opportunity for Delaware County residents to meet and speak with members of the Sheriff’s Department about issues or concerns.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Melissa Bishop of Delhi, for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Speeding, following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Bishop was issued tickets returnable in person to the Town of Walton Court at a later date, and subsequently released upon her own recognizance.
The Oneonta Downtown Reviltaization Intitiative meeting will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, with public particicaption requested, the meeting will be on the 2nd floor of the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau the 61st Annual Meeting is starting 6:30 PM Tuesday October 25, 2016 at the Silo. Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, a representative from Senator Seward’s office and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in attendance.
YES Safe Choices, from Senator Akshar and Lourdes Hospital will host more than 575 students from across the Southern Tier at their YES Ignites Training today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 9:15 AM to 1:30 PM. YES LEADers are middle and high school students trained to provide substance abuse prevention education to elementary school students. By the end of the ‘16-’17 school year, more than 600 YES LEADers will present to over 6,000 elementary students in Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the Mount Vision Fire Department station to announce a special state grant to help fund construction of a new fire station. The Announcement will be held at 7:00 PM at the Mount Vision Fire Department at County Highway 11B.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Robinson of Laurens for 3rd degree criminal mischief, the arrest occurred after an incident in early September at the Morris Central School parking lot, where Robinson allegedly slammed his fists down on the hood of another driver’s vehicle after a dispute, causing over $750 worth of damage. Robinson was arraigned in the Town of Morris Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0% in September, locally, Chenango County’s unemployment rate was at 4.7%, Delaware county was at an even 5%, & Otsego county had 4.4% unemployment in September.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department will hold a "Coffee With Cops” program on November 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. “Coffee With Cops” will be an informal opportunity for Delaware County residents to meet and speak with members of the Sheriff’s Department about issues or concerns.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Melissa Bishop of Delhi, for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Speeding, following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Bishop was issued tickets returnable in person to the Town of Walton Court at a later date, and subsequently released upon her own recognizance.
The Oneonta Downtown Reviltaization Intitiative meeting will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, with public particicaption requested, the meeting will be on the 2nd floor of the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau the 61st Annual Meeting is starting 6:30 PM Tuesday October 25, 2016 at the Silo. Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, a representative from Senator Seward’s office and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in attendance.
YES Safe Choices, from Senator Akshar and Lourdes Hospital will host more than 575 students from across the Southern Tier at their YES Ignites Training today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 9:15 AM to 1:30 PM. YES LEADers are middle and high school students trained to provide substance abuse prevention education to elementary school students. By the end of the ‘16-’17 school year, more than 600 YES LEADers will present to over 6,000 elementary students in Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the Mount Vision Fire Department station to announce a special state grant to help fund construction of a new fire station. The Announcement will be held at 7:00 PM at the Mount Vision Fire Department at County Highway 11B.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-18-16
State Police arrested 35-year-old James Smith of Norwich for criminal sexual act & endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of an incident that happened in the Town of Norwich, Smith is accused of having sexual contact by forcible compulsion, he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond, pending court action at a later date in the Town of Norwich court.
Governor Cuomo announced the proposal of new regulations that would require the State Board of Parole commissioners to consider both an inmate's current risk to public safety and that individual's own needs, as well as offer explanations of those findings, before making any release decision. The proposed regulations would require the Board's release determination to incorporate an inmate's current score on a risk and needs assessment, Additionally, the regulations would direct the Board to consider the diminished culpability due to age at the time of the crime and to weigh any demonstrated growth and maturity since the time of the offense.
The Sidney Police Department will host a "National Take Back" collection day on Saturday, Jan Gorshack of the Sidney Police Department explains:
(Gorshack 10-18-16)
The event runs form 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Sidney Police Department. Controlled, Non Controlled or over the counter medication will be accepted at that time, Liquid medications need to be capped & in their original container for disposal.
The Society of American Florists has coordinated the "Petal It Forward campaign" for tomorrow. Sidney Flowers & Gifts owner Dan Cristelli explains:
(Dan Cristelli 10-18-16)
The event began in New York City & will be held in various communities around the country on Wednesday.
An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Broome county Jail. 34-year-old Kevin Carroll was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City on September 27th, he died 3 days later. The state commission of Corrections is conducting the investigation, Carroll was being held in connection with a shooting in Binghamton in October 2014.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 2nd floor at the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The 2016 New York State Tourism and Craft Beverage Summit will bring hundreds of industry experts together on Tuesday, October 18 to discuss new strategies to strengthen the economy and create jobs in New York. The Summit will begin at 10 a.m. in the Hart Lounge at The Egg on the Empire State Plaza. The morning session will consist of presentations and discussions by State officials and industry experts on the impact of both industries across New York State.
Governor Cuomo announced that from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system processed 214,356 online voter registration applications, including 122,147 from first-time voters, shattering the previous one month set in the entire month of September. Since the state launched the online application system in 2012, the DMV website has processed 822,014 online voter registration applications, including 383,118 from first time voters.
Another blood drive will be held locally today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, The drive will be held at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street, appointments can be made with a download of the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fall 2016 Four Chamber Mixer today at 6:00 pm at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. the Guest Speaker will be Rich Cuthbertson regarding the Afton Sertoma
Governor Cuomo announced the proposal of new regulations that would require the State Board of Parole commissioners to consider both an inmate's current risk to public safety and that individual's own needs, as well as offer explanations of those findings, before making any release decision. The proposed regulations would require the Board's release determination to incorporate an inmate's current score on a risk and needs assessment, Additionally, the regulations would direct the Board to consider the diminished culpability due to age at the time of the crime and to weigh any demonstrated growth and maturity since the time of the offense.
The Sidney Police Department will host a "National Take Back" collection day on Saturday, Jan Gorshack of the Sidney Police Department explains:
(Gorshack 10-18-16)
The event runs form 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Sidney Police Department. Controlled, Non Controlled or over the counter medication will be accepted at that time, Liquid medications need to be capped & in their original container for disposal.
The Society of American Florists has coordinated the "Petal It Forward campaign" for tomorrow. Sidney Flowers & Gifts owner Dan Cristelli explains:
(Dan Cristelli 10-18-16)
The event began in New York City & will be held in various communities around the country on Wednesday.
An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Broome county Jail. 34-year-old Kevin Carroll was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City on September 27th, he died 3 days later. The state commission of Corrections is conducting the investigation, Carroll was being held in connection with a shooting in Binghamton in October 2014.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 2nd floor at the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The 2016 New York State Tourism and Craft Beverage Summit will bring hundreds of industry experts together on Tuesday, October 18 to discuss new strategies to strengthen the economy and create jobs in New York. The Summit will begin at 10 a.m. in the Hart Lounge at The Egg on the Empire State Plaza. The morning session will consist of presentations and discussions by State officials and industry experts on the impact of both industries across New York State.
Governor Cuomo announced that from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system processed 214,356 online voter registration applications, including 122,147 from first-time voters, shattering the previous one month set in the entire month of September. Since the state launched the online application system in 2012, the DMV website has processed 822,014 online voter registration applications, including 383,118 from first time voters.
Another blood drive will be held locally today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, The drive will be held at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street, appointments can be made with a download of the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are needed.
The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fall 2016 Four Chamber Mixer today at 6:00 pm at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. the Guest Speaker will be Rich Cuthbertson regarding the Afton Sertoma
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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-21-16
Governor Cuomo today announced that more than $35 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout the state are complete. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York completed these projects in time for the fall semester; The projects were funded from residence hall fees. Among the Campus upgrades SUNY Delhi received 1.2 million dollars for 2 lounges in Russell Hall have been converted into kitchens, and the exterior of Murphy Hall has been updated. At SUNY Oneonta, the $2.3 million dollar project had 5 residence hall lounges converted into kitchens and fitness centers, and drainage improvements have been made to pedestrian walkways at the East Campus, wall coverings along the corridors of Blodgett Hall have been replaced, 4 residence hall fire alarm panels have been replaced, and 4 resident halls have received Wi-Fi upgrades.
Officials in Norwich announced that the annual Pumpkin Festival will be held in downtown Norwich on Friday October 28th & Saturday October 29th. The Norwich Business Improvement District is seeking business Sponsorships for the event and volunteers to assist during that festivities. More information is available at 336-1811.
The Delaware County Department Of Public Works announced that they would begin paving on County Route 14 on Tuesday September 27th, at 7:00 AM. Work will be performed between Hayes road & Warner Road in the town of Meredith, daily between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM; the project is expected to be completed on September 30th.
The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a law enforcement career in the New York State park system. A competitive written Civil Service examination will be held November 19th; online applications are available at the Department of Civil Service web site cs.ny.gov. Applicants must be between 20 & 35 at the time of the exam, Applications for the exam must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by October 5th. More information on the qualification and selection process is available at nysparks.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced this years winners of the “Citizen Of The Year” and “Business of the year”. The Citizen of the Year is John Payne, who told WCDO News that much of the credit belongs to fellow chamber members:
(John Payne 9-21-16)
The Business of the Year is “Nana’s Keepsakes” Owner Deb Erickson comments:
(Deb Erickson 9-21-16)
Both will be honored at the annual dinner to be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford on October 29th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next "Business After Hours" & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at the newly expanded Harrington Photography, Art & Framing on Cartwright Avenue in Sidney, Owner Dan Harrington commented:
(Dan Harrington 9-21-16)
Harrington said that the newly opened Gallery currently features the Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club from Cooperstown; they will feature different exhibits on a monthly basis, from a variety of different local artists.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for August, the State’s unemployment rate increased over the month, from 4.7% to 4.8% in August, locally, Chenango County had an unemployment rate at 4.4%, Delaware County was at 4.9% & Otsego county was at 4.3%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next "Business After Hours" & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at 85 Main Street & will feature Harrington Photography, Art & Framing
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Greene today, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, State Highway 206. 2 Blood drives will be held in Norwich today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the NBT Bank, 52 South Broad Street, and from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County. download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment or for more information
Officials in Norwich announced that the annual Pumpkin Festival will be held in downtown Norwich on Friday October 28th & Saturday October 29th. The Norwich Business Improvement District is seeking business Sponsorships for the event and volunteers to assist during that festivities. More information is available at 336-1811.
The Delaware County Department Of Public Works announced that they would begin paving on County Route 14 on Tuesday September 27th, at 7:00 AM. Work will be performed between Hayes road & Warner Road in the town of Meredith, daily between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM; the project is expected to be completed on September 30th.
The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a law enforcement career in the New York State park system. A competitive written Civil Service examination will be held November 19th; online applications are available at the Department of Civil Service web site cs.ny.gov. Applicants must be between 20 & 35 at the time of the exam, Applications for the exam must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by October 5th. More information on the qualification and selection process is available at nysparks.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced this years winners of the “Citizen Of The Year” and “Business of the year”. The Citizen of the Year is John Payne, who told WCDO News that much of the credit belongs to fellow chamber members:
(John Payne 9-21-16)
The Business of the Year is “Nana’s Keepsakes” Owner Deb Erickson comments:
(Deb Erickson 9-21-16)
Both will be honored at the annual dinner to be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club in Guilford on October 29th.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next "Business After Hours" & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at the newly expanded Harrington Photography, Art & Framing on Cartwright Avenue in Sidney, Owner Dan Harrington commented:
(Dan Harrington 9-21-16)
Harrington said that the newly opened Gallery currently features the Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club from Cooperstown; they will feature different exhibits on a monthly basis, from a variety of different local artists.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for August, the State’s unemployment rate increased over the month, from 4.7% to 4.8% in August, locally, Chenango County had an unemployment rate at 4.4%, Delaware County was at 4.9% & Otsego county was at 4.3%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold its next "Business After Hours" & Ribbon Cutting event today. The event will be held at 85 Main Street & will feature Harrington Photography, Art & Framing
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Greene today, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, State Highway 206. 2 Blood drives will be held in Norwich today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the NBT Bank, 52 South Broad Street, and from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County. download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment or for more information
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WCDO News — Monday 9-19-16
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Leonard Ortiz of Bronx on 71 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, 1 count of criminal possession of forgery devices, criminal possession of marijuana, speeding at 86 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies allege that Ortiz possessed numerous forged credit cards and checks & equipment to produce forged instruments, following a vehicle search on State Highway 17 in Hancock. Deputies seized 8 ounces of marijuana, packaging envelopes & scales used to weigh and package the marijuana. Ortiz was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond.
State Police Arrested 24 Year old Joshua Bowman of Chenango Forks, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute in the Town of Greene. Bowman allegedly choked & punched an unidentified male victim in the head, he was arraigned in the Village of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action in the Town of Greene on September 22nd.
Oneonta Police Department arrested 26 Year old Nicholas McDonald of Oneonta on multiple counts of 2nd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny, Petty larceny, & Criminal mischief. The arrest followed the investigation into a rash of burglaries and larcenies in the center city area of Oneonta over the past several weeks. This investigation is still open and ongoing.
State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Rowe of Port Crane for 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana. Troopers were advised of a dispute in a moving car on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, Rowe is accused of punching a female passenger while driving, causing an injury & for allegedly taking her cell phone, & forcing her to leave the vehicle, he then drove away. Rowe was located in the Town of Fenton; he was arraigned in Town of Sanford court where an order of protection was placed against him. He was released without bail required and his next court date in the Town of Colesville today.
Due to last night's rain out, and other scheduled events around the region, I-88 speedway has cancelled races for the coming weekend. Track Spokesperson Denise Page explains:
(Denise Page 9-19-16)
Page said that the last weekend of racing at I-88 speedway will be the Short Track Super Nationals on Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th,
Oneonta Police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Johnston of Oneonta Friday for 2nd degree robbery & 3rd degree assault, for allegedly robbing and injuring a 66-year-old woman on River Street Thursday afternoon. The unidentified victim suffered a broken arm, Johnston faces action in Oneonta City Court shortly on the new charges, plus charges relating to allegedly stealing items from parked vehicles in the city recently.
Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event today at Little Lambs Children’s Center 383 Delaware County Hwy 11 Oneonta, from 3:00 to 5:30PM. 75% of children are riding in car seat that are not properly installed or do not fit correctly. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the event and expectant parents are welcome as well. More information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
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 8, starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for the show "STOMP" go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for the 2 Binghamton Performances on October 26th & 27. Tickets for STOMP will be at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, for more information visit our website: BroadwayinBinghamton.com
The town of Bainbridge will be closing Gifford Road from the Amphenol plant to County Route 39 for paving today. Motorists are encouraged to use a different route during the paving process.
State Police Arrested 24 Year old Joshua Bowman of Chenango Forks, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute in the Town of Greene. Bowman allegedly choked & punched an unidentified male victim in the head, he was arraigned in the Village of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action in the Town of Greene on September 22nd.
Oneonta Police Department arrested 26 Year old Nicholas McDonald of Oneonta on multiple counts of 2nd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny, Petty larceny, & Criminal mischief. The arrest followed the investigation into a rash of burglaries and larcenies in the center city area of Oneonta over the past several weeks. This investigation is still open and ongoing.
State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Rowe of Port Crane for 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana. Troopers were advised of a dispute in a moving car on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, Rowe is accused of punching a female passenger while driving, causing an injury & for allegedly taking her cell phone, & forcing her to leave the vehicle, he then drove away. Rowe was located in the Town of Fenton; he was arraigned in Town of Sanford court where an order of protection was placed against him. He was released without bail required and his next court date in the Town of Colesville today.
Due to last night's rain out, and other scheduled events around the region, I-88 speedway has cancelled races for the coming weekend. Track Spokesperson Denise Page explains:
(Denise Page 9-19-16)
Page said that the last weekend of racing at I-88 speedway will be the Short Track Super Nationals on Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th,
Oneonta Police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Johnston of Oneonta Friday for 2nd degree robbery & 3rd degree assault, for allegedly robbing and injuring a 66-year-old woman on River Street Thursday afternoon. The unidentified victim suffered a broken arm, Johnston faces action in Oneonta City Court shortly on the new charges, plus charges relating to allegedly stealing items from parked vehicles in the city recently.
Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event today at Little Lambs Children’s Center 383 Delaware County Hwy 11 Oneonta, from 3:00 to 5:30PM. 75% of children are riding in car seat that are not properly installed or do not fit correctly. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the event and expectant parents are welcome as well. More information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
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 8, starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for the show "STOMP" go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for the 2 Binghamton Performances on October 26th & 27. Tickets for STOMP will be at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, for more information visit our website: BroadwayinBinghamton.com
The town of Bainbridge will be closing Gifford Road from the Amphenol plant to County Route 39 for paving today. Motorists are encouraged to use a different route during the paving process.
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WCDO News — Friday 9-16-16
State Police arrested 64-year-old Leslie Bisco of Mount Vision for Aggravated DWI, with a B.A.C. result of .31% and other traffic violations. Police responded to the report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway on State Route 205 in the Town of Laurens. Bisco was arraigned in the Town of Laurens court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond, pending future court action.
Fire fighters from New Berlin, Norwich North Norwich Sherburne, Edmeston Garrettsville & Mount Upton responded to a fire at the Ken Tuttle Jr. farm on Balcom road early Wednesday morning. Fire investigators believe that the fire started due to an electrical short. Livestock was removed, no injurious were reported.
The 2nd annual "Glow Run" Benefit will be held this Saturday in Bainbridge, to raise funds though a 5K walk or run, and through the sale of t-shirts, for Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford. Cancer Survivor & Sidney native Heather Bucalos organized the event, which is free to enter; she told WCDO that there will also be tables set up with information about cancer:
(Heather Bucalos 9-16-16)
The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at General Clinton Park.
The 7th Annual Sidney Center Tractor parade will be held tomorrow through the hamlet. Those wishing to participate should begin lining up at 9:00 AM, the parade will begin at 12:00 Noon, owners of farm & garden tractors, collectible cars, doodlebugs and amore are invited to participate. There will be a variety of entertainment, children’s activities, and a chicken barbecue, more information is available at 369-9494, 369-9074, or 369-4538.
The City of Oneonta & the municipal airport commission will hold Oneonta airport's 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 391 Airport Road. There will be a variety of demonstrations, helicopters rides, & music throughout the event.
The 7th Annual Autumn Fest, presented by the Rotary Club of Unadilla, is this week on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 3 pm on the Unadilla Community Field (behind the Library at 193 Main Street.)
(Zoë Vandermeulen 9-16-16)
Complete Autumn Fest details are available at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unadillarotary.
The 2016 Leatherstocking "Walk to End Alzheimer’s" will be held in Neahwa Park in Oneonta Saturday. The registrations will begin at 2:00 PM, & the walk will begin at 3:00 PM. More information is available at 518-867-4999 extension 213, or at alzwalkls.org.
Today will be the last " Fabulous Friday" of the year in Oneonta. The Oneonta History Center will have its annual Antique Appraisal Night from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. For More information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.
The State Department of Health has been notified of a laboratory confirmed case of mumps at SUNY Oswego and another at SUNY Plattsburgh. The case at SUNY Oswego is likely associated with a mumps outbreak in Long Island, where 45 cases of mumps have been confirmed. The source of the SUNY Plattsburgh case is under investigation. Students, who are susceptible to mumps because they have not been vaccinated because they have religious or medical exemptions, have been told they will be excluded from campus for 26 days after the last possible exposure if they do not get vaccinated. Mumps is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands. Mumps cannot be treated, however two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against the disease. More information about the mumps is available at health.ny.gov.
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Preferred Mutual will be hosting a Home Fire Preparedness canvassing event in Norwich. American Red Cross staff and Preferred Mutual volunteers will be visiting residents on Conkey Avenue, Sheldon Street, and Canasawacta Street, installing free smoke detectors for those homes in need. The event will be this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting at the Norwich Fire Department at 31 East Main Street.
The American Red Cross continues to hold more blood drives locally. today, a blood drive will be held in Norwich from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Memorial Library, & in Delhi from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3 Delview Extension. A blood drive will be held in Sidney Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, at Bridge and Main Streets. Appointment can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
THE OTSEGO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS GIVING AWAY FREE EVERGREEN TREES between 2 to 10 feet high. COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN PICK UP TREES today, tomorrow & as well as Friday September 23rd & Saturday September 24th from 8:00 am to Noon, at the County Highway 11 Town of Laurens “Bone yard”. More information is available at 547-0538 or 547-4225.
Fire fighters from New Berlin, Norwich North Norwich Sherburne, Edmeston Garrettsville & Mount Upton responded to a fire at the Ken Tuttle Jr. farm on Balcom road early Wednesday morning. Fire investigators believe that the fire started due to an electrical short. Livestock was removed, no injurious were reported.
The 2nd annual "Glow Run" Benefit will be held this Saturday in Bainbridge, to raise funds though a 5K walk or run, and through the sale of t-shirts, for Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford. Cancer Survivor & Sidney native Heather Bucalos organized the event, which is free to enter; she told WCDO that there will also be tables set up with information about cancer:
(Heather Bucalos 9-16-16)
The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at General Clinton Park.
The 7th Annual Sidney Center Tractor parade will be held tomorrow through the hamlet. Those wishing to participate should begin lining up at 9:00 AM, the parade will begin at 12:00 Noon, owners of farm & garden tractors, collectible cars, doodlebugs and amore are invited to participate. There will be a variety of entertainment, children’s activities, and a chicken barbecue, more information is available at 369-9494, 369-9074, or 369-4538.
The City of Oneonta & the municipal airport commission will hold Oneonta airport's 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 391 Airport Road. There will be a variety of demonstrations, helicopters rides, & music throughout the event.
The 7th Annual Autumn Fest, presented by the Rotary Club of Unadilla, is this week on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 3 pm on the Unadilla Community Field (behind the Library at 193 Main Street.)
(Zoë Vandermeulen 9-16-16)
Complete Autumn Fest details are available at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unadillarotary.
The 2016 Leatherstocking "Walk to End Alzheimer’s" will be held in Neahwa Park in Oneonta Saturday. The registrations will begin at 2:00 PM, & the walk will begin at 3:00 PM. More information is available at 518-867-4999 extension 213, or at alzwalkls.org.
Today will be the last " Fabulous Friday" of the year in Oneonta. The Oneonta History Center will have its annual Antique Appraisal Night from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. For More information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.
The State Department of Health has been notified of a laboratory confirmed case of mumps at SUNY Oswego and another at SUNY Plattsburgh. The case at SUNY Oswego is likely associated with a mumps outbreak in Long Island, where 45 cases of mumps have been confirmed. The source of the SUNY Plattsburgh case is under investigation. Students, who are susceptible to mumps because they have not been vaccinated because they have religious or medical exemptions, have been told they will be excluded from campus for 26 days after the last possible exposure if they do not get vaccinated. Mumps is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands. Mumps cannot be treated, however two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against the disease. More information about the mumps is available at health.ny.gov.
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Preferred Mutual will be hosting a Home Fire Preparedness canvassing event in Norwich. American Red Cross staff and Preferred Mutual volunteers will be visiting residents on Conkey Avenue, Sheldon Street, and Canasawacta Street, installing free smoke detectors for those homes in need. The event will be this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting at the Norwich Fire Department at 31 East Main Street.
The American Red Cross continues to hold more blood drives locally. today, a blood drive will be held in Norwich from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Memorial Library, & in Delhi from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3 Delview Extension. A blood drive will be held in Sidney Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, at Bridge and Main Streets. Appointment can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
THE OTSEGO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS GIVING AWAY FREE EVERGREEN TREES between 2 to 10 feet high. COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN PICK UP TREES today, tomorrow & as well as Friday September 23rd & Saturday September 24th from 8:00 am to Noon, at the County Highway 11 Town of Laurens “Bone yard”. More information is available at 547-0538 or 547-4225.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 9-6-16
The Broome County Sheriff Department is investigating a fatal 2-vehicle car vs. motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. Deputies reported that a Jeep Cherokee, operated by 28 year old Adam Alexander of Afton, struck a motorcycle operated by 36 year old Jason Smith of Binghamton, at State Route 235 & State Route 7. Smith suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital where he died from his injuries. Alexander was chargedd with Vehicular Manslaughter & DWI, he was arraigned in Town of Colesville Court & he was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
Several area fire companies responded to a structure fire at 211 Otsego County Highway 8 in Gilbertsville this morning. The fire was toned out at about 10:20, with Firefighters from throughout the Tri County region responding.
The 2016 Great New York State Fair has generated the highest level of attendance in its 175-year history, shattering numerous records over the course of its twelve-day run. A record 1,096,524 visitors passed through the Fair's redesigned main gate, beating the previous record by about 85,000 over 2001.
The Mirabito Energy group announced that they are acquiring 30 Xtramart Convenience stores in New York & Pennsylvania. The Xtramart in Bainbridge is included in the acquisition, company officials said that operations in the affected stores would not change, but additional services would be added.
Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney announced that they would hold a health fair on September 24th. Spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:
(Amy Beveridge 9-6-16)
Beveridge said that the event will run from10:00 to 2:00 outside the hospital grounds, weather permitting, in case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be held today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be tonight in Bainbridge. Next year will be the 55th Regatta, committee members are asked to bring new ideas for next year, the Race meeting will begin at 6:30 & the regular meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
State Police reported that 3 people were killed after a car accident in Morris on Saturday morning at about 3:15 AM. The accident occurred on State Route 23 near Pegg Road, the driver of the vehicle was 21 year old Dillon Clemens of Norwich, others killed were 22 year old Jordan Crandall of Norwich; and 22 year old Christopher Brissette of Sherburne, State police reported Clemons failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, while traveling at a high rate of speed, the left the roadway, struck multiple objects in its way, eventually went down a hill into a ravine, where it caught fire. All 3 were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology reports are pending
A small plane crashed in the woods at Chenango Valley State Park Sunday morning after having engine failure. The crash happened Sunday at around 10:45 AM. The pilot lost control shortly after takeoff, he was not injures. State police, State Park Police and the Broome County Sheriff's Department all responded. The Investigation is continuing.
Former State Assembly Minority Leader Clarence "Rapp" Rappleyea has passed away Sunday at the age of 82, at the Albany Medical Center. Rappleyea represented Norwich in the State Assembly for 22 years, he then served as chairman of the New York Power Authority, until he retired in 2001. Funeral arrangements are pending.
William Canney of Binghamton was arrested Friday by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Menacing of a Police Officer. The Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a shots fired complaint on Hotchkiss Road in the Town of Greene, Canney is alleged to have pointed a loaded shotgun at a deputy, who drew his weapon and was able to deescalate the situation without any shots fired. Canney was arraigned it the Town of Greene Court and ordered to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 bail and $5000 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 26 year old Jeremy Aubry of Middletown, for Attempted Burglary, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Aubry is accused of attempting to make entry into a house on State Highway 30 in the Town of Middletown, where he attempted to rob the homeowner of a purse. Aubry was found in possession of pills and kicked a window of a patrol car causing damage. He was arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. He is to return to the Town Middletown Court at a later date.
Several area fire companies responded to a structure fire at 211 Otsego County Highway 8 in Gilbertsville this morning. The fire was toned out at about 10:20, with Firefighters from throughout the Tri County region responding.
The 2016 Great New York State Fair has generated the highest level of attendance in its 175-year history, shattering numerous records over the course of its twelve-day run. A record 1,096,524 visitors passed through the Fair's redesigned main gate, beating the previous record by about 85,000 over 2001.
The Mirabito Energy group announced that they are acquiring 30 Xtramart Convenience stores in New York & Pennsylvania. The Xtramart in Bainbridge is included in the acquisition, company officials said that operations in the affected stores would not change, but additional services would be added.
Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney announced that they would hold a health fair on September 24th. Spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:
(Amy Beveridge 9-6-16)
Beveridge said that the event will run from10:00 to 2:00 outside the hospital grounds, weather permitting, in case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be held today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be tonight in Bainbridge. Next year will be the 55th Regatta, committee members are asked to bring new ideas for next year, the Race meeting will begin at 6:30 & the regular meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
State Police reported that 3 people were killed after a car accident in Morris on Saturday morning at about 3:15 AM. The accident occurred on State Route 23 near Pegg Road, the driver of the vehicle was 21 year old Dillon Clemens of Norwich, others killed were 22 year old Jordan Crandall of Norwich; and 22 year old Christopher Brissette of Sherburne, State police reported Clemons failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, while traveling at a high rate of speed, the left the roadway, struck multiple objects in its way, eventually went down a hill into a ravine, where it caught fire. All 3 were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology reports are pending
A small plane crashed in the woods at Chenango Valley State Park Sunday morning after having engine failure. The crash happened Sunday at around 10:45 AM. The pilot lost control shortly after takeoff, he was not injures. State police, State Park Police and the Broome County Sheriff's Department all responded. The Investigation is continuing.
Former State Assembly Minority Leader Clarence "Rapp" Rappleyea has passed away Sunday at the age of 82, at the Albany Medical Center. Rappleyea represented Norwich in the State Assembly for 22 years, he then served as chairman of the New York Power Authority, until he retired in 2001. Funeral arrangements are pending.
William Canney of Binghamton was arrested Friday by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Menacing of a Police Officer. The Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a shots fired complaint on Hotchkiss Road in the Town of Greene, Canney is alleged to have pointed a loaded shotgun at a deputy, who drew his weapon and was able to deescalate the situation without any shots fired. Canney was arraigned it the Town of Greene Court and ordered to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 bail and $5000 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 26 year old Jeremy Aubry of Middletown, for Attempted Burglary, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Aubry is accused of attempting to make entry into a house on State Highway 30 in the Town of Middletown, where he attempted to rob the homeowner of a purse. Aubry was found in possession of pills and kicked a window of a patrol car causing damage. He was arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. He is to return to the Town Middletown Court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-19-16
Delaware County & State fire investigators have determined that Thursday fire at Village Pizzeria at 106 Main Street in Delhi was ruled accidental, and started in one of the restaurants deep fryers in the kitchen, it spread into the upper floors, and then to Stephen Antiques next door. The fire was called in at about 6:35 Thursday morning with 10 area fire departments responding, along with other assistance from the State Police, Delhi police, state DOT, Delaware County sheriff’s office & NYSEG.
Delaware county sheriff’s department arrested 31-year-old Jennifer Morris of East Branch Wednesday for falsely reporting an incident and a violation of parole. Deputies responded to a Monday morning 911 call where a female reported being held against her will by 2 men in East Branch. Deputies and Troopers determined that the occupants had not called 911 and that no crime was being committed. The 911 call originated from an telephone number associated with more than one thousand 911 hang-up calls to the Delaware County 911 Center since May. The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Parole Officers arrested Morris for violating the terms of parole from her earlier conviction for Falsely Reporting an Incident, for making on-line threats against Walton school children through social media. Morris was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; she will remain held without bail on the Parole Violation Detainer Warrant.
State Police at Sidney arrested 38-year-old Damion Hoag of Fallsburg for 1st degree Sex Abuse, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into allegations that Hoag was having sexual contact with a person less than 11 years of age in the Town of Butternuts. Hoag was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond. His next court date is on August 25th.
The Delaware County Fair will wrap up with their big Country Music concert Saturday night, with up & coming Country Star Frankie Ballard, Spokesman John Jackson comments;
(John Jackson 8-19-16)
Tonight will feature the Demolition Derby, tickets for that event were sold out almost 2 months ago, it continues to be one of the most popular events at the Delaware County Fair year after year.
Last weekend, a record amount of fans attended the Binghamton Senators’ Open House at Floyd Maines Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday. The free event provided fans with guided tours and prizes all afternoon. B-Sens spokesman Rob Lipolis told WCDO News that the open house led to the largest number of season ticket sales in several years:
(Rob Lipolis 8-19-16)
Opening Night for the Binghamton Senators is slated for Saturday, October 15 at 7:05 PM; more information is available at 722-SENS or at binghamtonsenators.com.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that authorizes 16 and 17-year-olds to make organ donations upon their death. The legislation includes appropriate safeguards that enable parents or legal guardians to rescind the decision if the minor dies before age 18. Current law provides that the minimum age to make an anatomical gift in New York State is 18.
Lawrence Harvey of Coventry was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2nd degree menacing. Deputies & State Police responded to a dispute in the Town of Coventry where one of the participants was reported to be using a knife and a baseball bat. Harvey was subdued, arrested and was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court, he will return to Town of Coventry Court at a later date.
State Police arrested 45 year old Audra Brendel-Hart of Bainbridge for aggravated harassment, after troopers responded to a report of threatening telephone calls being received at a home in Conklin. Brendel-Hart allegedly made over 10 telephone calls threatening to harm the victim with a baseball bat last Friday Night into Saturday morning. She was arraigned and released, she faces action in the Town of Conklin shortly.
The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Delaware County Fair on Friday August 19 to educate the public on how to vote on the machines. It will be at the Republican Booth from 11am to 3pm and at the Democratic Booth from 3pm to 7pm. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
Otsego County Conservation Association will be holding a highway cleanup along State Route 80 tomorrow from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The cleanup is part of New York State’s Adopt-A-Highway program, Volunteers will meet at OCCA’s office at Mohican Farm, at the corner of Route 80 and Allen Lake Road, and will collect trash along a two-mile stretch of the road. Bags, water, and safety equipment are provided. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and bring sunscreen. More information is available at 547-4488,
Delaware county sheriff’s department arrested 31-year-old Jennifer Morris of East Branch Wednesday for falsely reporting an incident and a violation of parole. Deputies responded to a Monday morning 911 call where a female reported being held against her will by 2 men in East Branch. Deputies and Troopers determined that the occupants had not called 911 and that no crime was being committed. The 911 call originated from an telephone number associated with more than one thousand 911 hang-up calls to the Delaware County 911 Center since May. The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Parole Officers arrested Morris for violating the terms of parole from her earlier conviction for Falsely Reporting an Incident, for making on-line threats against Walton school children through social media. Morris was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; she will remain held without bail on the Parole Violation Detainer Warrant.
State Police at Sidney arrested 38-year-old Damion Hoag of Fallsburg for 1st degree Sex Abuse, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into allegations that Hoag was having sexual contact with a person less than 11 years of age in the Town of Butternuts. Hoag was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond. His next court date is on August 25th.
The Delaware County Fair will wrap up with their big Country Music concert Saturday night, with up & coming Country Star Frankie Ballard, Spokesman John Jackson comments;
(John Jackson 8-19-16)
Tonight will feature the Demolition Derby, tickets for that event were sold out almost 2 months ago, it continues to be one of the most popular events at the Delaware County Fair year after year.
Last weekend, a record amount of fans attended the Binghamton Senators’ Open House at Floyd Maines Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday. The free event provided fans with guided tours and prizes all afternoon. B-Sens spokesman Rob Lipolis told WCDO News that the open house led to the largest number of season ticket sales in several years:
(Rob Lipolis 8-19-16)
Opening Night for the Binghamton Senators is slated for Saturday, October 15 at 7:05 PM; more information is available at 722-SENS or at binghamtonsenators.com.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that authorizes 16 and 17-year-olds to make organ donations upon their death. The legislation includes appropriate safeguards that enable parents or legal guardians to rescind the decision if the minor dies before age 18. Current law provides that the minimum age to make an anatomical gift in New York State is 18.
Lawrence Harvey of Coventry was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2nd degree menacing. Deputies & State Police responded to a dispute in the Town of Coventry where one of the participants was reported to be using a knife and a baseball bat. Harvey was subdued, arrested and was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court, he will return to Town of Coventry Court at a later date.
State Police arrested 45 year old Audra Brendel-Hart of Bainbridge for aggravated harassment, after troopers responded to a report of threatening telephone calls being received at a home in Conklin. Brendel-Hart allegedly made over 10 telephone calls threatening to harm the victim with a baseball bat last Friday Night into Saturday morning. She was arraigned and released, she faces action in the Town of Conklin shortly.
The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Delaware County Fair on Friday August 19 to educate the public on how to vote on the machines. It will be at the Republican Booth from 11am to 3pm and at the Democratic Booth from 3pm to 7pm. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
Otsego County Conservation Association will be holding a highway cleanup along State Route 80 tomorrow from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The cleanup is part of New York State’s Adopt-A-Highway program, Volunteers will meet at OCCA’s office at Mohican Farm, at the corner of Route 80 and Allen Lake Road, and will collect trash along a two-mile stretch of the road. Bags, water, and safety equipment are provided. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and bring sunscreen. More information is available at 547-4488,
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