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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-19-24

State Police responded at about 6:50 this morning to the report of a single vehicle crash on Broad Street in the village of Morris. An investigation at the scene determined that a 42-year-old male from Utica was operating an SYV when he crashed, he was pronounced deceased on scene. The roadway reopened shortly after 10:00 AM, the name of the deceased has not been released pending family notification.

A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 5-count indictment against Charles Larson, for driving while Intoxicate, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, & operating out of class among other similar charges. Larson was arrested initially for operating a motorcycle in an intoxicated condition in the town of Colchester on October 20th, with his licensed already revoked, plus his licensed did not allow for him to operate a motorcycle.

The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2024. The State's unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in October 2024. Locally, Chenango County had 2.8% unemployment, Delaware County 3.2% and Otsego County 3% in October.

The Clean Slate Act went into effect in New York State Saturday, which will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law states that Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, Except for Sex crimes, Sexually violent offenses or class “A” felonies with the exception of drug-related convictions. The law does not apply to federal crimes or convictions in other states. For the record to be sealed, a specific period has to pass, 3 years for a misdemeanor & 8 years for a non”A” felony. The full law can be read at lawny.org.

State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fire alarm and disturbance at an apartment located at 2708 North Street in Endicott Saturday. 46 year old Michael Stephens of Endicott is accused of intentionally starting the fire & for menacing troopers with a knife before retreating back into his apartment. Stephens suffered from smoke inhalation, 1 Trooper climbed a ladder and removed Stephens from the scene, he was taken to Wilson Hospital where he was treated & released, he was then charged with 2nd degree Arson & Menacing a police officer, he was taken to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-19-24

New York City officials announced that they have elevated to a drought warning and paused the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project upstate, the reservoirs are expected to be re-opened to allow for more water to reach New York City, meanwhile the Statewide burn ban continues as wildfires continue to burn at more than a dozen locations, due to low water levels & exceedingly dry conditions. Various warnings have been released to conserve water because of drought-level conditions throughout the Catskill region and beyond.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Andrew Vandusen of New Lisbon for 2nd degree assault & Menacing following an investigation involving a Domestic Incident that occurred in the Town of New Lisbon. VanDusen was held for arraignment at the Otsego County Correction Facility and is set to appear in court at a later date.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 29 year old Antonio Almodovar for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following an investigation in to contraband located inside of the Otsego County Correctional Facility. Investigation revealed that while incarcerated in the Otsego County Correctional Facility, Almodovar was in possession of a quantity of Suboxone in violation of State Penal Law and he was formally charged and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

Ichiro Suzuki headlines the group of former baseball players who are eligible to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown next summer. The ballot is also expected to include pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Félix Hernández, and it is the final chance for reliever Billy Wagner, who fell 5 votes short this year.

WCDO NEWS Friday 7-12-24

The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is this weekend & it is back in Downtown Norwich this year. About 250 teams were signed up, anyone interested in volunteering can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622 extension 0. Registration will be today from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Norwich Fire House.

The Town of Colchester Police & State EnCon Police responded to a motorcycle accident July 6th, Officers located a Harley Davidson off the road into trees. The operator of the vehicle 45 year old Larry Plows of Sidney was located down an embankment with serious head and internal injuries, Plows was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton where he was pronounced deceased.

The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold their annual "Ag Day" for children to experience various aspects of farming, according to Cullman Director Amy Williams:

(Amy Williams 7-12-24)

The event will be held Sunday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A different kind of Comedy Show will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta this weekend, spokesman Geoff Doyle described the next show:

(Geoff Doyle 7-12-24)

Tickets & more information about future shows can be found at foothillspac.org or by calling (607) 431-2080.

The 46th Annual Unadilla Chamber of Commerce Carnival of Sales will be held around the village of Unadilla Saturday, Unadilla Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Carey comments:

(Jackie Carey 7-12-24)

Carey said that there are more than 50 Vendors participating, along with Entertainment and Yard Sales throughout the village, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 in Cooperstown from 11:30 am. - 4:30 pm., at the Cooperstown Fire Department, another will be held in Edmeston from 10 am. - 3 pm., at Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, to schedule an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Music by composers who live in or contribute to the musical life of Otsego County will be the focus of the next in the summer series of concerts at Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery, at 118 Marion Avenue. The next show will be Saturday night at 7:30 pm. The Tickets will be available at the door: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students; $10 for children, for more information, call the gallery at 607-783-2010.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-13-24

Delaware County Deputies responded Saturday night, to Gregory Hollow Road in the Town of Colchester for a report of a truck stuck in a brook. Upon arrival, Deputies identified a male walking away from the scene, as 44-year-old Jesse Luscomb of Hamden. Luscomb had traveled onto private property with a vehicle and caused significant damage to the property, ultimately becoming disabled in mud. Luscomb was charged DWI, Uninspected Motor Vehicle and Leaving the scene of a property damage accident, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Reckless Criminal Mischief & Trespassing, Luscomb was processed and was then transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

The Mount Upton Water District is conducting a lead service line inspection, to find out if residents have lead pipes bringing water into their homes, Guilford Town Supervisor Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 5-13-24)

McIntyre said that this is a national push to find out about lead water pipes, following issues with lead pipes in Flint Michigan, More local information is available at guilfordny.com.

SFCU officially opened the doors to its newest branch in Cicero this month, SFCU Senior Vice President Andrew Smith explains;

(Andrew Smith 5-13-24)

Principle Design Engineering in Norwich, were the architects of the build and S.J. Thomas based in Syracuse, served as general contractor. SFCU now has 12 branches, membership currently stands more than 70,000 and assets total more than $980 million.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic today from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Hancock Town Hall, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. More information about rabies is available at 607-832-5200 or at DelawareCountyPublicHealth.com.

A.M. NEWS Monday 5-13-24

State Police arrested 26 year old James Christ Jr. of Deposit for 1st degree Assault & 2nd degree Manslaughter. Troopers were dispatched Friday to Fair Street in Deposit after a toddler became unresponsive. Following an investigation, it was determined that Christ recklessly caused the death of the child. Christ was arrested late Friday and arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on no bail. This investigation is on-going.

Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at 516 Central Street in Endicott last Wednesday. The target of the search warrant was 55 year old Gregg Stroud, During the search, officers located Methamphetamine, Amphetamines, Adderall, Scales and packaging used for the distribution of narcotics. Stroud was charged with multiple Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree, he was transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility for processing and arraignment.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Brendan Rose of Milford following an investigation of a personal injury motor vehicle accident. Rose was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Leaving the scene of personal injury accident, Reckless Driving, Unlicensed Operator, Rose fled the scene following the accident & was found to have a suspended New York State Driver's License, he was issued Appearance tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.

The Susquehanna SPCA & the Otsego County Sheriff's Department responded to the Town of Laurens for the report of a possible dog-abandonment case. Deputies discovered 5 dogs deceased in garbage bags and 4 who appeared to have abandoned, the 4 were removed & are currently being cared for at the Susquehanna SPCA, the 5 deceased animals were brought to Cornell University for forensic examinations. The Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of the dogs, the investigation is continuing. Those who would like to donate the the SPCA to assist with the cost of this type of rescue can go to sqspca.org to make a donation.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomination s for the 2024 Business of the Year Award, the Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, and the 2024 Breakthrough Award. Nominations must be received by 3/15/24. The Nomination can be made online at form.jotform.com, the annual dinner & awards Ceremony will be held on April 25th at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown.

Delaware County Sheriff's office arrested 45- year-old James Simmons of Canandaigua for DWI and other charges following a traffic stop on February 11th. Deputies were patrolling on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester and observed a vehicle without a front license plate, a traffic stop was conducted & Simmons was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Open Container of an alcoholic beverage, Simmons was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 18 yr old Arianna Blazek of Queens for driving while ability impaired by drugs. On December 11th, Deputies responded to a one car motor vehicle accident on Scotch Mountain Road in the Town of Delhi, Deputies determined that Blazek was impaired by drugs at the time of the accident. Deputies arrested Blazek last week following the results of a blood test, for driving while ability impaired by drugs, Speed not reasonable and prudent and unsafe tires, she was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 2-20-24

Last Night, The Unadilla Fire Department & several area Fire Departments responded to a fire in Unadilla at 1762 State Route 7, in that fire occupants escaped, the cause of that fire is also under investigation this morning.

State Police responded early Monday morning to a domestic dispute at 10 Debra Lee Drive, Apalachin. Troopers and EMS personnel provided lifesaving treatment to an injured male and female at the scene. The female died as a result of injuries sustained during the domestic dispute. The injured male was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he currently remains in stable condition. This incident remains under investigation.

Commerce Chenango announced that they will host a State Budget presentation on February 20th. The discussion will be held at the Commerce Chenango Offices at 15 South Broad Street starting at 3:00 PM.