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WCDO News — Tuesday 4-22-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-22-25
Chobani announced plans to build another plant in New York State, which will be a $1.2 billion facility Rome’s Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The Project would add another 1000 jobs in addition to the 1100 jobs at the South Edmeston & Norwich facilities. Chobani also employs 1,100 people at a yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, and they recently announced an expansion in Twin Falls that is expected to create a minimum of 160 new jobs.
Animal Adventure Park & Preserve is set to open today in Harpursville, Jordan Patch told WCDO news about their new season:
(Jordan Patch 4-22-25)
Animal Adventure Park features hundreds of animals, representing 30 species, including Giraffe, rhino, bison, elk & many more, additional information is available at theanimaladventurepark.com.
4 Towns Forward Community Yard & Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, May 3rd starting at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, the deadline for those interested in participating is coming right up, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 4-1-25)
Schunk said that for those outside the towns, space in the downtown areas can be reserved by email to dnabinger10@gmail.com.
Recruit New York events are coming up this weekend around the state, where area Fire Departments & emergency squads are looking to add to their ranks, Assemblyman Joe Angelino still volunteers with the Norwich Fire Department, he told WCDO News that the fire departments need younger members, in order to continue to provide quality service:
(Angelino 4-22-25)
WCDO News spoke with Joe Angelino & Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department about local companies participating in the recruit New York weekend, that full interview can be heard Thursday evening following the 6:00 PM news. more information is available at recruitny.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-22-25
State Police Troop “C” Traffic Incident Management Unit partnered up with the DOT for an Operation Hard Hat enforcement detail in Kirkwood. DOT crews were out on Interstate 81 north completing bridge work, The work zone where the detail was held had signage reminding motorists that it’s a work zone with a lowered speed limit and that one of three lanes was shut down, In about four hours, 69 tickets were issued: 52 for speeding, 11 for cell phone us & 1 failure to move over
On Saturday, evening, Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to a one-car accident on I-88 East near Exit 3 Port Crane. The responding deputy found a juvenile passenger from the crashed vehicle alert and conscious, being tended to by a bystander after having crawled out of the wreck. The deputy successfully located the crashed vehicle on an embankment, on its roof with the driver trapped inside, the deputy cut the driver’s seat belt and successfully pulled the driver out, both were transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center, The initial investigation showed that the driver had been driving recklessly at a high rate of speed before crashing into the right side of an embankment. The driver was initially issued several traffic violations, but the accident is still under investigation.
Chobani announced plans to build another plant in New York State, which will be a $1.2 billion facility Rome’s Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The Project would add another 1000 jobs in addition to the 1100 jobs at the South Edmeston & Norwich facilities. Chobani also employs 1,100 people at a yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, and they recently announced an expansion in Twin Falls that is expected to create a minimum of 160 new jobs.
Animal Adventure Park & Preserve is set to open today in Harpursville, Jordan Patch told WCDO news about their new season:
(Jordan Patch 4-22-25)
Animal Adventure Park features hundreds of animals, representing 30 species, including Giraffe, rhino, bison, elk & many more, additional information is available at theanimaladventurepark.com.
4 Towns Forward Community Yard & Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, May 3rd starting at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, the deadline for those interested in participating is coming right up, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 4-1-25)
Schunk said that for those outside the towns, space in the downtown areas can be reserved by email to dnabinger10@gmail.com.
Recruit New York events are coming up this weekend around the state, where area Fire Departments & emergency squads are looking to add to their ranks, Assemblyman Joe Angelino still volunteers with the Norwich Fire Department, he told WCDO News that the fire departments need younger members, in order to continue to provide quality service:
(Angelino 4-22-25)
WCDO News spoke with Joe Angelino & Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department about local companies participating in the recruit New York weekend, that full interview can be heard Thursday evening following the 6:00 PM news. more information is available at recruitny.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-22-25
State Police Troop “C” Traffic Incident Management Unit partnered up with the DOT for an Operation Hard Hat enforcement detail in Kirkwood. DOT crews were out on Interstate 81 north completing bridge work, The work zone where the detail was held had signage reminding motorists that it’s a work zone with a lowered speed limit and that one of three lanes was shut down, In about four hours, 69 tickets were issued: 52 for speeding, 11 for cell phone us & 1 failure to move over
On Saturday, evening, Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to a one-car accident on I-88 East near Exit 3 Port Crane. The responding deputy found a juvenile passenger from the crashed vehicle alert and conscious, being tended to by a bystander after having crawled out of the wreck. The deputy successfully located the crashed vehicle on an embankment, on its roof with the driver trapped inside, the deputy cut the driver’s seat belt and successfully pulled the driver out, both were transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center, The initial investigation showed that the driver had been driving recklessly at a high rate of speed before crashing into the right side of an embankment. The driver was initially issued several traffic violations, but the accident is still under investigation.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-28-20
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Local law enforcement agencies participated in a traffic safety saturation detail last Thursday, organized by the State Police. 21 law enforcement members were involved in the detail that took place in Sidney, Agencies involved included the State Police, Village of Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Delaware County Probation Department, State Parole officers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 21 traffic tickets were issued, there was 1 DWI, a violation of the Safe Act, 2 arrests for Criminal Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and a probation violation.
A small explosion at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown Tuesday injured 2 construction workers. the explosion occurred near the hospital’s receiving dock when a contractor was transporting equipment in an exterior stairwell connected to a construction site, 1 workers suffered severe injuries & was reported to Upstate medical Center in Syracuse, a 2nd construction worker was treated at Bassett for his injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage was minimal, hospital operations were not affected.
Chobani announced that they are raising their minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15, starting in the first quarter of 2021, at the headquarters in Norwich, and at their Greek yogurt plants in South Edmeston and in Twin Falls, Idaho. Employees already making more than $15 an hour will see their pay increase by comparable amounts. Chobani’s average hourly rate at the facilities will be about $19 an hour.
The Village of Sidney will have "Trick or Treat" hours Saturday for Halloween from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-28-20)
Mayor Matviak told WCDO News that the full list of recommendations for Halloween is available at the village's Facebook page, or on their weekly Small Town Connects Email.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 388 COVID 19 cases, with 45 Active Cases, 263 in Quarantine & 6 Hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 7deaths and they have conducted 35,774 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have had another 173 COVID 19 cases since Monday. They report 94 deaths, 2816 recoveries and over 4900 people are being monitored by the Health department. The State Health Department announced that the "Yellow Zone" in the southern part of Broome County had a 15% positivity rate for COVID testing on Monday.
Hartwick College reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. College officials confirm that there are 13 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is now up to 34.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will hold their annual Pancake Day; take out only, on Election Day November 3rd, at the Back of Bob's Diner. Rotary spokesperson June White said that it is part of the Rotary's effort to eradicate polio in the last 2 countries where it exists:
(June White 10-28-20)
White said that people must wear their masks and practice social distancing at the event next Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 98,413 test results were reported Monday, yielding 1,509 positive cases statewide. The state has 1083 Hospitalized, there are 233 in ICU Beds, 120 are on ventilators, and there were 15 more deaths Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,758.
Governor Cuomo announced that California has been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed; Non-Essential Interstate Travel to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania is discouraged. The List can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 5 cases of COVID 19 reported today as well as another death related to the virus, giving the County 8 deaths since March, all were over 60. The Current Otsego Numbers: 986 total confirmed cases, 40 active cases, with no one hospitalized, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 32 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 17 active cases, 4 of those are hospitalized, and 119 are quarantined. The County reports a total of 160 cases, 134 recoveries, 9 deaths and over 23,500 tests have been performed.
State Police arrested 56 year old Edward Hillery of Afton for 3rd degree Assault, following a report of an assault on Main Street in the village of Afton. Hillery allegedly punched a 70-year-old victim multiple times then pulled the victim to the ground and kicked the victim. The victim did sustain injuries and was checked out by Greene EMS but did not want to be transported. Hillery was virtually arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection.
State Police arrested 38 year old Nathaniel Lavender of Sweeny, Texas for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after a trooper on patrol on Oak Street in the town of Deposit observed a vehicle with a vehicle and traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Lavender’s license has been suspended a total of 18 times, he was processed & was released on appearance tickets to the town of Deposit court on November 23rd.
Local law enforcement agencies participated in a traffic safety saturation detail last Thursday, organized by the State Police. 21 law enforcement members were involved in the detail that took place in Sidney, Agencies involved included the State Police, Village of Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Delaware County Probation Department, State Parole officers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 21 traffic tickets were issued, there was 1 DWI, a violation of the Safe Act, 2 arrests for Criminal Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and a probation violation.
A small explosion at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown Tuesday injured 2 construction workers. the explosion occurred near the hospital’s receiving dock when a contractor was transporting equipment in an exterior stairwell connected to a construction site, 1 workers suffered severe injuries & was reported to Upstate medical Center in Syracuse, a 2nd construction worker was treated at Bassett for his injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage was minimal, hospital operations were not affected.
Chobani announced that they are raising their minimum hourly wage from $13 to $15, starting in the first quarter of 2021, at the headquarters in Norwich, and at their Greek yogurt plants in South Edmeston and in Twin Falls, Idaho. Employees already making more than $15 an hour will see their pay increase by comparable amounts. Chobani’s average hourly rate at the facilities will be about $19 an hour.
The Village of Sidney will have "Trick or Treat" hours Saturday for Halloween from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-28-20)
Mayor Matviak told WCDO News that the full list of recommendations for Halloween is available at the village's Facebook page, or on their weekly Small Town Connects Email.
Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 388 COVID 19 cases, with 45 Active Cases, 263 in Quarantine & 6 Hospitalizations. Chenango County has had 7deaths and they have conducted 35,774 tests.
Broome County Health Department announced that they have had another 173 COVID 19 cases since Monday. They report 94 deaths, 2816 recoveries and over 4900 people are being monitored by the Health department. The State Health Department announced that the "Yellow Zone" in the southern part of Broome County had a 15% positivity rate for COVID testing on Monday.
Hartwick College reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. College officials confirm that there are 13 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is now up to 34.
The Bainbridge Rotary Club will hold their annual Pancake Day; take out only, on Election Day November 3rd, at the Back of Bob's Diner. Rotary spokesperson June White said that it is part of the Rotary's effort to eradicate polio in the last 2 countries where it exists:
(June White 10-28-20)
White said that people must wear their masks and practice social distancing at the event next Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-28-20
Governor Cuomo announced that 98,413 test results were reported Monday, yielding 1,509 positive cases statewide. The state has 1083 Hospitalized, there are 233 in ICU Beds, 120 are on ventilators, and there were 15 more deaths Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,758.
Governor Cuomo announced that California has been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed; Non-Essential Interstate Travel to and from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey & Pennsylvania is discouraged. The List can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov
Otsego County Department of Health announced that they had 5 cases of COVID 19 reported today as well as another death related to the virus, giving the County 8 deaths since March, all were over 60. The Current Otsego Numbers: 986 total confirmed cases, 40 active cases, with no one hospitalized, 751 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 32 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students.
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, with 17 active cases, 4 of those are hospitalized, and 119 are quarantined. The County reports a total of 160 cases, 134 recoveries, 9 deaths and over 23,500 tests have been performed.
State Police arrested 56 year old Edward Hillery of Afton for 3rd degree Assault, following a report of an assault on Main Street in the village of Afton. Hillery allegedly punched a 70-year-old victim multiple times then pulled the victim to the ground and kicked the victim. The victim did sustain injuries and was checked out by Greene EMS but did not want to be transported. Hillery was virtually arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued an order of protection.
State Police arrested 38 year old Nathaniel Lavender of Sweeny, Texas for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after a trooper on patrol on Oak Street in the town of Deposit observed a vehicle with a vehicle and traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Lavender’s license has been suspended a total of 18 times, he was processed & was released on appearance tickets to the town of Deposit court on November 23rd.
WCDO News — Thursday 5-18-17
Binghamton Police charged 21-year-old Jabari Ashe of Brooklyn for 2nd degree Murder, in connection with the death of 26-year-old Tyquan Gumbs of Binghamton. Gumbs was fatally shot on April 28th at 10 Fayette Street in Binghamton. Ashe was arrested in Brooklyn; He was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail.
Governor Cuomo announced the Methane Reduction Plan, which includes 25 actions to reduce methane emissions from the landfill, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors across the state. The State DEC & the Energy Research and Development Authority will implement the plan, in conjunction with the Soil and Water Conservation Committee. The Governor is directing the state’s implementation of these actions by 2020 as part of State’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030
Right-wing radio host Alex Jones apologized on his “Info Wars” show Wednesday and retracted false stories about Chobani regarding their Twin Falls Idaho Plant, and some of their refugee workers. Jones had previously accused Chobani employees' children in connection with the rape of a 5-year-old girl in Twin Falls. Chobani sued Jones on April 24, accusing him of posting false and defamatory information, regarding both the alleged crime; Jones also claimed that Chobani was linked to an increase in tuberculosis in the area. Twin Falls is home to a $450 million Chobani plant that employs more than 1,000 employees; they also operate a plant in Chenango County.
The Norwich Fire Department is the recipient of a nearly $90,000 grant to purchase a new vehicle exhaust extraction system. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the grant was made, through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will be held at the Fire Hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Chenango County Department of Health announced that a free rabies clinic is being held today for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets. The clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire house, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Governor Cuomo announced the winners of the Taste New York Inaugural Craft Beer Challenge, with 2 locals in a 1st Place tie. Brewery Ommegang from Cooperstown and Roscoe New York Beer Company were declared the winners in a tie following a blind taste test in New York City Wednesday afternoon.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of a legislation to accelerate the availability of ridesharing locally during the upcoming July 4th holiday period. Seward is the co-sponsor of the bill that would allow transportation network companies to begin operating in upstate counties on June 29th, the original bill had ridesharing beginning July 9th. Companion legislation has been introduced in the state assembly.
New York would be the first state in the nation to give every resident health care if a bill passed Tuesday in the State Assembly becomes law and creates a single-payer health-care system. The Health care would be paid for by an employment-based premium based on income, with employers paying 80%, with no co-pays or deductibles. The Assembly has passed the bill 3 years in a row; the Senate has not acted on the legislation.
The Town of Unadilla Highway Department will have their Spring Clean Up today from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Items will be accepted at the Town Highway Garage on County Highway 3, they will accept white goods, scrap metal, electronics, waste oil & up to six tires, more information is available at 369-5466.
Hunters in New York State harvested an estimated 213,061 deer during the 2016-17 hunting seasons, an estimated 5% increase over 2015-16 levels, according to DEC statistics released Wednesday. The 2016 deer take included 106,055 antlerless deer and 107,006 antlered bucks. In the Southern Zone, hunters took 188,387 deer. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced the Methane Reduction Plan, which includes 25 actions to reduce methane emissions from the landfill, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors across the state. The State DEC & the Energy Research and Development Authority will implement the plan, in conjunction with the Soil and Water Conservation Committee. The Governor is directing the state’s implementation of these actions by 2020 as part of State’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030
Right-wing radio host Alex Jones apologized on his “Info Wars” show Wednesday and retracted false stories about Chobani regarding their Twin Falls Idaho Plant, and some of their refugee workers. Jones had previously accused Chobani employees' children in connection with the rape of a 5-year-old girl in Twin Falls. Chobani sued Jones on April 24, accusing him of posting false and defamatory information, regarding both the alleged crime; Jones also claimed that Chobani was linked to an increase in tuberculosis in the area. Twin Falls is home to a $450 million Chobani plant that employs more than 1,000 employees; they also operate a plant in Chenango County.
The Norwich Fire Department is the recipient of a nearly $90,000 grant to purchase a new vehicle exhaust extraction system. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the grant was made, through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will be held at the Fire Hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Chenango County Department of Health announced that a free rabies clinic is being held today for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets. The clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire house, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Governor Cuomo announced the winners of the Taste New York Inaugural Craft Beer Challenge, with 2 locals in a 1st Place tie. Brewery Ommegang from Cooperstown and Roscoe New York Beer Company were declared the winners in a tie following a blind taste test in New York City Wednesday afternoon.
State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of a legislation to accelerate the availability of ridesharing locally during the upcoming July 4th holiday period. Seward is the co-sponsor of the bill that would allow transportation network companies to begin operating in upstate counties on June 29th, the original bill had ridesharing beginning July 9th. Companion legislation has been introduced in the state assembly.
New York would be the first state in the nation to give every resident health care if a bill passed Tuesday in the State Assembly becomes law and creates a single-payer health-care system. The Health care would be paid for by an employment-based premium based on income, with employers paying 80%, with no co-pays or deductibles. The Assembly has passed the bill 3 years in a row; the Senate has not acted on the legislation.
The Town of Unadilla Highway Department will have their Spring Clean Up today from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Items will be accepted at the Town Highway Garage on County Highway 3, they will accept white goods, scrap metal, electronics, waste oil & up to six tires, more information is available at 369-5466.
Hunters in New York State harvested an estimated 213,061 deer during the 2016-17 hunting seasons, an estimated 5% increase over 2015-16 levels, according to DEC statistics released Wednesday. The 2016 deer take included 106,055 antlerless deer and 107,006 antlered bucks. In the Southern Zone, hunters took 188,387 deer. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
ALEX JONESBinghamtonBrewery OmmegangBrooklynCHOBANICooperstownGovernor CuomoINFOWARSJABARI ASHENew YorkNORWICH FIRE DEPARTMENTNYPlymouthROSCOE BEER COMPANYSTATE DECState senator Jim SewardTASTE NEW YORKTOWN OF UNADILLA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTTWIN FALLS IDAHOTYQUAN GUMBSU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-25-17
The state Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs office announced the arrest of 29-year-old Michael Scott of Binghamton for endangering a person with special needs in his care. Scott is accused of pushing the victim to the ground, and kicking the victim several times in February at the HCA’s Kirkwood facility. Scott was placed on administrative leave, & was arraigned in Kirkwood Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested 29-year-old Richard Lane of Delhi on an Arrest Warrant from the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Lane was turned over to Chenango county officials and was arraigned on the warrant charging him with Aggravated Harassment. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Troya Cunningham of Walton on charges of unlicensed operator, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and endangering the welfare of a child; following a civilian report of a 13 year old child operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway. Cunningham was later released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later date.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Job and Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Farrell Hall, at SUNY Delhi. Business that want to reserve an exhibitor's table at the Job and Resource Fair, can visit delawarecounty.org or call 607-746-2281 for more information.
The State Labor Department today released the Unemployment statistics for the month of March. Statewide, the rate dropped one tenth to 4.3%, locally, Chenango County had 5.6% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.7% & Otsego County had 5.1% for March.
Governor Cuomo today launched Round 7 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the annual competition for more than $800 million in state economic development resources. Since 2011, over $4.6 billion has been awarded to more than 5,200 projects that are projected to create and retain more than 210,000 jobs statewide.
Paul McCartney will perform live on September 23rd at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. McCartney's shows have been clocking in at 3 hours, covering his entire career with the Beatles, Wings & his solo material. Tickets go on sale for the General Public at 10:00 AM on May 1st at Ticketmaster.com.
The Bainbridge Village Board will host a special meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:30 in the Village Clerk's office, the board will discuss the 2017-2018 annual budget.
State Police, United States Postal Inspection Service, Binghamton University Police, Binghamton Police, and the Broome County SIU Task Force arrested 21 year old Bryan Shin of Binghamton, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Shin was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills and powder containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging material. The street value of the recovered drugs was estimated to be approximately $10,000. Shin was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced a new week-long campaign to raise awareness of New York's Move Over Law, which requires motorists to drive with care, slow down, and safely move over when approaching law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, construction and maintenance vehicles that are stopped along roads across the state. Through Friday, message signs will display reminders across the state .
Fire destroyed the Cooperstown Bat Company facility at Poplar Road in the town of Hartwick yesterday. Several area fire companies responded to the blaze, which was reported in the late afternoon hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the building is a total loss.
Chobani filed a lawsuit Monday against right-wing radio host Alex Jones, for publishing false information about the company. Chobani accuses Jones and his InfoWars website of posting fabricated stories that linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the company to a sexual assault case involving refugee children. The company filed the lawsuit in Idaho District Court in Twin Falls, where it operates the largest yogurt plant in the world. The video claimed the Chobani plant brought crime and tuberculosis to Idaho since it opened their 5 years ago.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The informational session will be led by Cynthia Spann and Vanessa Smith, from The Broome Developmental Disabilities Regional Office, Pre-registration ends later today at 267-3210.
State Police will be gathering today at the Middletown Town Hall in Margaretville to honor Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff on the 10-year anniversary of his line-of-duty death. Directly following the service the gathering will proceed to State Route 30 to place wreaths at the NYS DOT signs honoring him. All are welcomed to attend.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested 29-year-old Richard Lane of Delhi on an Arrest Warrant from the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Lane was turned over to Chenango county officials and was arraigned on the warrant charging him with Aggravated Harassment. He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Troya Cunningham of Walton on charges of unlicensed operator, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and endangering the welfare of a child; following a civilian report of a 13 year old child operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway. Cunningham was later released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later date.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Job and Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Farrell Hall, at SUNY Delhi. Business that want to reserve an exhibitor's table at the Job and Resource Fair, can visit delawarecounty.org or call 607-746-2281 for more information.
The State Labor Department today released the Unemployment statistics for the month of March. Statewide, the rate dropped one tenth to 4.3%, locally, Chenango County had 5.6% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.7% & Otsego County had 5.1% for March.
Governor Cuomo today launched Round 7 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the annual competition for more than $800 million in state economic development resources. Since 2011, over $4.6 billion has been awarded to more than 5,200 projects that are projected to create and retain more than 210,000 jobs statewide.
Paul McCartney will perform live on September 23rd at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. McCartney's shows have been clocking in at 3 hours, covering his entire career with the Beatles, Wings & his solo material. Tickets go on sale for the General Public at 10:00 AM on May 1st at Ticketmaster.com.
The Bainbridge Village Board will host a special meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:30 in the Village Clerk's office, the board will discuss the 2017-2018 annual budget.
State Police, United States Postal Inspection Service, Binghamton University Police, Binghamton Police, and the Broome County SIU Task Force arrested 21 year old Bryan Shin of Binghamton, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after Shin was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills and powder containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging material. The street value of the recovered drugs was estimated to be approximately $10,000. Shin was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced a new week-long campaign to raise awareness of New York's Move Over Law, which requires motorists to drive with care, slow down, and safely move over when approaching law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, construction and maintenance vehicles that are stopped along roads across the state. Through Friday, message signs will display reminders across the state .
Fire destroyed the Cooperstown Bat Company facility at Poplar Road in the town of Hartwick yesterday. Several area fire companies responded to the blaze, which was reported in the late afternoon hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the building is a total loss.
Chobani filed a lawsuit Monday against right-wing radio host Alex Jones, for publishing false information about the company. Chobani accuses Jones and his InfoWars website of posting fabricated stories that linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the company to a sexual assault case involving refugee children. The company filed the lawsuit in Idaho District Court in Twin Falls, where it operates the largest yogurt plant in the world. The video claimed the Chobani plant brought crime and tuberculosis to Idaho since it opened their 5 years ago.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The informational session will be led by Cynthia Spann and Vanessa Smith, from The Broome Developmental Disabilities Regional Office, Pre-registration ends later today at 267-3210.
State Police will be gathering today at the Middletown Town Hall in Margaretville to honor Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff on the 10-year anniversary of his line-of-duty death. Directly following the service the gathering will proceed to State Route 30 to place wreaths at the NYS DOT signs honoring him. All are welcomed to attend.
ALEX JONESARC OTSEGOBAINBRIDGE VILLAGE BOARDBinghamtonBRYAN SHINCARRIER DOMECHOBANICOOPERSTOWN BAT COMPANYDelaware County Chamber of CommerceDelhiFARRELL HALLGovernor CuomoHARTWICKINFOWARSJustice Center for the Protection of People with Special NeedsMARGARETVILLENew YorkNYOneontaPAUL McCARTNEYREGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCILSRICHARD LANESTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTSUNY DELHISYRACUSETROOPER DAVID BRINKERHOFFTROYA CUNNINGHAMWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 12-19-14
The State Department of Health has completed its public health review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing and Acting Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker recommended that high-volume hydraulic fracturing should not move forward in New York State. Dr. Zucker announced his findings and recommendations today at a Cabinet Meeting in Albany. DEC Commissioner Joe Martens will issue a findings statement that will prohibit Hydrofracking in New York State, the DEC will incorporate the findings of the public health review into the Final Environmental impact statement, which will be released with a response to public comments early next year.
Chobani will be donating one million cups of Greek yogurt to New Yorkers in need this holiday season as part of its commitment to give to the communities where they operate. The first one million cups will be distributed to City Harvest, to help feed more than 1.4 million New Yorkers facing hunger. The company will begin loading product on today from their plant in New Berlin. Chobani will also be making another large product donation to a local food organization near their Twin Falls plant in Idaho.
The Chenango county united way program is behind in their fund raising efforts this year, with less than 2 weeks to go in the campaign. Executive director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 12-18-14
Monaco said that people could make a pledge at 334-8815 or online at Chenango uw.org, through 12:00 noon on December 31st.
A free dinner is being offered on Christmas day again this year in Sidney, through the efforts of area churches & markets. Gene Schmidt is coordinating the event again this year:
(Gene Schmidt 12-18-14)
Those who would like to volunteer, or donate food can call Schmidt at 610-4030.
New York State remains free of any Ebola cases and the State Department of Health continues to monitor and screen health care workers and others traveling from Ebola-affected countries. Individuals may be monitored or quarantined for 21 days, depending on their contact history with Ebola. Anyone that has symptoms consistent with Ebola virus will be immediately transported to a specially designated hospital and tested. New York has had only one patient with Ebola, a health care worker who recovered from the disease at Bellevue Hospital in New York City
G-MU graduate Corin Todd of Otego has been selected to compete in the 2015 ESPN X-Games in Aspen, Colorado from January 22-25. Todd is a professional snocross rider for Leighton Motorsports, competing in the U.S. and Canada. The Winter X Games are a competition including winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
Chobani will be donating one million cups of Greek yogurt to New Yorkers in need this holiday season as part of its commitment to give to the communities where they operate. The first one million cups will be distributed to City Harvest, to help feed more than 1.4 million New Yorkers facing hunger. The company will begin loading product on today from their plant in New Berlin. Chobani will also be making another large product donation to a local food organization near their Twin Falls plant in Idaho.
The Chenango county united way program is behind in their fund raising efforts this year, with less than 2 weeks to go in the campaign. Executive director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 12-18-14
Monaco said that people could make a pledge at 334-8815 or online at Chenango uw.org, through 12:00 noon on December 31st.
A free dinner is being offered on Christmas day again this year in Sidney, through the efforts of area churches & markets. Gene Schmidt is coordinating the event again this year:
(Gene Schmidt 12-18-14)
Those who would like to volunteer, or donate food can call Schmidt at 610-4030.
New York State remains free of any Ebola cases and the State Department of Health continues to monitor and screen health care workers and others traveling from Ebola-affected countries. Individuals may be monitored or quarantined for 21 days, depending on their contact history with Ebola. Anyone that has symptoms consistent with Ebola virus will be immediately transported to a specially designated hospital and tested. New York has had only one patient with Ebola, a health care worker who recovered from the disease at Bellevue Hospital in New York City
G-MU graduate Corin Todd of Otego has been selected to compete in the 2015 ESPN X-Games in Aspen, Colorado from January 22-25. Todd is a professional snocross rider for Leighton Motorsports, competing in the U.S. and Canada. The Winter X Games are a competition including winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.