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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-22-19
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that exempts
breastfeeding mothers from jury duty. According to the governor's office,
mothers may postpone jury duty service for up to two years. Mothers must submit a note from a physician
with a postponement application to postpone jury duty. The law takes into
effect immediately.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for September 2019. The State’s seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate decreased from 4.0% to 3.9% in September 2019. Locally Chenango County had 3.7%
unemployment, Delaware County had 3.9% & Otsego County had 3.6%
unemployment in September.
The Raymond Corporation’s founder George Raymond Sr. was
announced as an inductee into the 2019 Supply Chain Hall of Fame at their
recent EDGE Conference in Anaheim, California.
George Raymond Sr. established the company in 1922 when he purchased a
foundry in Greene, 17 years later; George Raymond Sr. was granted patents for
the double-faced wooden pallet and the hydraulic hand pallet truck
revolutionizing the material handling industry.
Contract Talks are underway for 65 Registered Nurses at
Chenango Memorial Hospital, represented by 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers
East. The current collective bargaining
agreement, negotiated in 2016, is set to expire on October 31st.
The Catholic Charities Mentoring program is
hosting a mentor mixer on Friday November 8th at the American Legion in Sidney.
This event is open to the public and is for anyone who might be interested in
learning more about mentoring. More
information is available at 604-4071 Ext. 102.
10 area Fire Departments responded to a blaze at 687
State Highway 205 in the town of Oneonta, just north of the intersection with
State Route 23. The fire was reported at
about 7:15 PM, 2 people were injured & were taken to Fox Hospital in
Oneonta. The cause of the fire is under
investigation.
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced
that 26 year old Tyler DeCamp of Deposit was sentenced to 10 years in prison
and 5 years parole in Broome County Court Friday, on 2 counts of 1st-degree
assault, tampering with physical evidence and resisting arrest, for HIS ROLE IN
THE Johnson City McDonalds stabbings. 2
victims suffered multiple stab wounds each in the attack, 22 year old Dane
Edwards was already sentenced to 4 years in prison plus 2 1/2 parole for his
role in the incident, and 3 others are awaiting trial.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring pharmacies to
inform patients of Class I drug recalls made by the FDA within 7 days. Class 1
Drugs have a high probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or
death, the severity of health risks is higher for elderly patients and those
taking long-term medications. This law takes effect immediately.
The State Department of Health announced new services for
e-cigarette users seeking help to stop vaping, through the State’s Smokers’
Quitline. The Department added the
service to address the growing need to help users of e-cigarettes break their
dependence on vaping, the Quitline is available at 1-866-NY-QUITS
Breast cancer survivors will share their stories at the
next Women’s Health talk this evening at Bohemian Moon in Norwich as part of
the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2019 Women’s Health Series. The discussion will begin at 6:00 PM, with
the presentation and discussion to start at 7:00 PM, featuring local survivors
& Physician Assistant Alyssa MacIntosh of UHS Women’s Health Center in
Norwich. More information or
reservations are available at 337-4239.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old
Miguel Sotelo of Fort Plain On October 7th, on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle, Unlicensed Operation and Failure to Keep Right
following the investigation of a Property damage accident in the Town of Meredith.
Sotelo was arraigned at the Town of Meredith Court and released on his own
recognizance.
breastfeeding mothers from jury duty. According to the governor's office,
mothers may postpone jury duty service for up to two years. Mothers must submit a note from a physician
with a postponement application to postpone jury duty. The law takes into
effect immediately.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for September 2019. The State’s seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate decreased from 4.0% to 3.9% in September 2019. Locally Chenango County had 3.7%
unemployment, Delaware County had 3.9% & Otsego County had 3.6%
unemployment in September.
The Raymond Corporation’s founder George Raymond Sr. was
announced as an inductee into the 2019 Supply Chain Hall of Fame at their
recent EDGE Conference in Anaheim, California.
George Raymond Sr. established the company in 1922 when he purchased a
foundry in Greene, 17 years later; George Raymond Sr. was granted patents for
the double-faced wooden pallet and the hydraulic hand pallet truck
revolutionizing the material handling industry.
Contract Talks are underway for 65 Registered Nurses at
Chenango Memorial Hospital, represented by 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers
East. The current collective bargaining
agreement, negotiated in 2016, is set to expire on October 31st.
The Catholic Charities Mentoring program is
hosting a mentor mixer on Friday November 8th at the American Legion in Sidney.
This event is open to the public and is for anyone who might be interested in
learning more about mentoring. More
information is available at 604-4071 Ext. 102.
10 area Fire Departments responded to a blaze at 687
State Highway 205 in the town of Oneonta, just north of the intersection with
State Route 23. The fire was reported at
about 7:15 PM, 2 people were injured & were taken to Fox Hospital in
Oneonta. The cause of the fire is under
investigation.
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced
that 26 year old Tyler DeCamp of Deposit was sentenced to 10 years in prison
and 5 years parole in Broome County Court Friday, on 2 counts of 1st-degree
assault, tampering with physical evidence and resisting arrest, for HIS ROLE IN
THE Johnson City McDonalds stabbings. 2
victims suffered multiple stab wounds each in the attack, 22 year old Dane
Edwards was already sentenced to 4 years in prison plus 2 1/2 parole for his
role in the incident, and 3 others are awaiting trial.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring pharmacies to
inform patients of Class I drug recalls made by the FDA within 7 days. Class 1
Drugs have a high probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or
death, the severity of health risks is higher for elderly patients and those
taking long-term medications. This law takes effect immediately.
The State Department of Health announced new services for
e-cigarette users seeking help to stop vaping, through the State’s Smokers’
Quitline. The Department added the
service to address the growing need to help users of e-cigarettes break their
dependence on vaping, the Quitline is available at 1-866-NY-QUITS
Breast cancer survivors will share their stories at the
next Women’s Health talk this evening at Bohemian Moon in Norwich as part of
the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2019 Women’s Health Series. The discussion will begin at 6:00 PM, with
the presentation and discussion to start at 7:00 PM, featuring local survivors
& Physician Assistant Alyssa MacIntosh of UHS Women’s Health Center in
Norwich. More information or
reservations are available at 337-4239.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old
Miguel Sotelo of Fort Plain On October 7th, on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle, Unlicensed Operation and Failure to Keep Right
following the investigation of a Property damage accident in the Town of Meredith.
Sotelo was arraigned at the Town of Meredith Court and released on his own
recognizance.
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-20-19
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation waiving the state
fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the U.S. armed forces or
their spouses. The bill also gives local governments freedom to waive the fees
they charge for marriage certificates for active duty service members or
spouses.
The 5th Annual Sidney Health Fair will be held at Keith
Clark Park on Saturday September 14th this year. AO Fox Hospital tri Town Campus Spokesperson
Gabby Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 8-20-19)
More information about the event is available at 431-5009.
Colorscape Chenango has been scheduled for the weekend of September
7th & 8th in Downtown Norwich, spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-20-19)
The entire list of activities is listed at colorscape.org.
The Village of Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce are reminding area residents that tonight is the auction on "The Olde Jericho Tavern" building in Bainbridge. The building will be open at 5:00 p.m. for anyone to that would like to tour or inspect the grounds and the auction begins at 6:00 pm.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold
their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
Delaware County Sherriff’s Deputies arrested 43 Year old
Brandy Smith of Deposit, Friday on an Arrest Warrant for violation of probation
plus 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful
Possession of Marihuana. Smith is
accused of possessing Marijuana, Suboxone and Methamphetamine at the time of
arrest; she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty with no
bail as result of the arrest warrant, and is set to appear at Delaware County
Court for further court proceedings.
This month’s installment of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019
Women’s Health Series will be about Pain Management tonight at Bohemian Moon,
103 east Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM; more
information is available at 337-4239.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49-Year-Old
Thomas Newman Jr of Hancock Thursday on
2 counts of Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an Order of Protection
issued by Delaware County Family Court on 2 separate occasions recently. Newman
was arraigned at Delhi Town Court, and was remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 in secure bonds. Newman is scheduled to re-appear Hancock Town
Court at a later date to answer for these charges.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning
at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
Kerri Green - the new President & CEO of Commerce Chenango will be
joining us.
fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the U.S. armed forces or
their spouses. The bill also gives local governments freedom to waive the fees
they charge for marriage certificates for active duty service members or
spouses.
The 5th Annual Sidney Health Fair will be held at Keith
Clark Park on Saturday September 14th this year. AO Fox Hospital tri Town Campus Spokesperson
Gabby Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 8-20-19)
More information about the event is available at 431-5009.
Colorscape Chenango has been scheduled for the weekend of September
7th & 8th in Downtown Norwich, spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-20-19)
The entire list of activities is listed at colorscape.org.
The Village of Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce are reminding area residents that tonight is the auction on "The Olde Jericho Tavern" building in Bainbridge. The building will be open at 5:00 p.m. for anyone to that would like to tour or inspect the grounds and the auction begins at 6:00 pm.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold
their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
Delaware County Sherriff’s Deputies arrested 43 Year old
Brandy Smith of Deposit, Friday on an Arrest Warrant for violation of probation
plus 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful
Possession of Marihuana. Smith is
accused of possessing Marijuana, Suboxone and Methamphetamine at the time of
arrest; she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty with no
bail as result of the arrest warrant, and is set to appear at Delaware County
Court for further court proceedings.
This month’s installment of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019
Women’s Health Series will be about Pain Management tonight at Bohemian Moon,
103 east Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM; more
information is available at 337-4239.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49-Year-Old
Thomas Newman Jr of Hancock Thursday on
2 counts of Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an Order of Protection
issued by Delaware County Family Court on 2 separate occasions recently. Newman
was arraigned at Delhi Town Court, and was remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 in secure bonds. Newman is scheduled to re-appear Hancock Town
Court at a later date to answer for these charges.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning
at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
Kerri Green - the new President & CEO of Commerce Chenango will be
joining us.
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-18-19
The State Senate Followed the State Assembly & passed
the controversial "Green Light Bill" Monday, which will allow for
undocumented immigrants to acquire a New York State Driver's License. The bill calls for protections against
federal government interference & harassment of those immigrants that earn
a New York Driver's license, Governor Cuomo signed the bill after the state
Solicitor General's office verified the constitutionality of the protections
and the bill as a whole.
James Brower was sentenced in Chenango County Court Monday
to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after a guilty plea of hindering prosecution
in connection with the death of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor in the town of
Norwich 2 years ago. Tobias Rundstrom Wooding
was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year, for the raping and killing
O’Connor.
Endicott Police announced that 77 year old Russell Darrow of
Brackney, Pennsylvania man was the pilot that was killed in a single engine
plane that crashed at Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott Monday. Darrow crashed his single propeller plane on
the Norfolk Southern Railroad property between Industrial Park Boulevard and
Airport Road in Endicott at about 11:20 AM Monday. Darrow was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was no one else in the aircraft.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National
Transportation Safety Board.
The 24th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will
return to Norwich next month, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that the
deadline for teams to register is coming right up & volunteers are still
needed:
(Tom Revoir 6-18-19)
The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held on July
13th & 14th in Norwich.
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Thruway
Authority Board approved the selection of the Design-Build team who will
install cashless tolling on the Thruway system.
The $355.3 million investment will transform the Thruway system for
about 267 million motorists who travel the superhighway every year. According to Governor Cuomo, the cashless
tolling will be implemented on the entire NYS Thruway system by the end of
2020. More information is available at
thruway.ny.gov
The next regular meeting of the
Oneonta Common Council will be held this evening. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the Common
Council Chambers at City Hall.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 25 year old Phillip Davis
of Strasburg, Virginia Sunday, for 2 counts of the felony of Criminal
Possession of a Firearm. A trooper
responded to an accident involving a motorcycle on I-88 in the town of
Worcester, Davis told the trooper that when a tractor trailer passed him, he lost
control of his Harley, he was uninjured, it was discovered that Davis was in
possession of 2 guns illegally in the rear storage area of his motorcycle, Davis
did not possess a pistol permit. He was
arrested and arraigned in the town of Worcester court where he was remanded to
the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 bond. Davis will appear in court on July 2nd.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old John
Lafever of Unadilla with DWI, making an unsafe lane change, and operating a
motor vehicle while using mobile device, following a 1 car accident on County
Route 23 in the Town of Walton. Lafever was released on appearance tickets and
it set to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the
charge.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works shall close
County Road 14 between The Madison County Line and Conley Road, in the Town of
Smyrna today. The closure is in place
for the replacement of a large culvert, officials estimate that the project
could take about 3 days, Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes, local
traffic will be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
Governor Cuomo announced that Luminate NY - the world's
largest business accelerator for startup firms in the optics, photonics and
imaging industries - is now accepting applications for Round III of the
innovative competition. More
information is available at luminate.org
Dr. James O'Brien of UHS Cardiology Norwich will be the
guest speaker for the UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series this
evening at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich. The program will
begin at 6:00 PM more information is
available at 337-4239.
the controversial "Green Light Bill" Monday, which will allow for
undocumented immigrants to acquire a New York State Driver's License. The bill calls for protections against
federal government interference & harassment of those immigrants that earn
a New York Driver's license, Governor Cuomo signed the bill after the state
Solicitor General's office verified the constitutionality of the protections
and the bill as a whole.
James Brower was sentenced in Chenango County Court Monday
to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after a guilty plea of hindering prosecution
in connection with the death of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor in the town of
Norwich 2 years ago. Tobias Rundstrom Wooding
was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year, for the raping and killing
O’Connor.
Endicott Police announced that 77 year old Russell Darrow of
Brackney, Pennsylvania man was the pilot that was killed in a single engine
plane that crashed at Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott Monday. Darrow crashed his single propeller plane on
the Norfolk Southern Railroad property between Industrial Park Boulevard and
Airport Road in Endicott at about 11:20 AM Monday. Darrow was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was no one else in the aircraft.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National
Transportation Safety Board.
The 24th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will
return to Norwich next month, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that the
deadline for teams to register is coming right up & volunteers are still
needed:
(Tom Revoir 6-18-19)
The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held on July
13th & 14th in Norwich.
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Thruway
Authority Board approved the selection of the Design-Build team who will
install cashless tolling on the Thruway system.
The $355.3 million investment will transform the Thruway system for
about 267 million motorists who travel the superhighway every year. According to Governor Cuomo, the cashless
tolling will be implemented on the entire NYS Thruway system by the end of
2020. More information is available at
thruway.ny.gov
The next regular meeting of the
Oneonta Common Council will be held this evening. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the Common
Council Chambers at City Hall.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 25 year old Phillip Davis
of Strasburg, Virginia Sunday, for 2 counts of the felony of Criminal
Possession of a Firearm. A trooper
responded to an accident involving a motorcycle on I-88 in the town of
Worcester, Davis told the trooper that when a tractor trailer passed him, he lost
control of his Harley, he was uninjured, it was discovered that Davis was in
possession of 2 guns illegally in the rear storage area of his motorcycle, Davis
did not possess a pistol permit. He was
arrested and arraigned in the town of Worcester court where he was remanded to
the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 bond. Davis will appear in court on July 2nd.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old John
Lafever of Unadilla with DWI, making an unsafe lane change, and operating a
motor vehicle while using mobile device, following a 1 car accident on County
Route 23 in the Town of Walton. Lafever was released on appearance tickets and
it set to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the
charge.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works shall close
County Road 14 between The Madison County Line and Conley Road, in the Town of
Smyrna today. The closure is in place
for the replacement of a large culvert, officials estimate that the project
could take about 3 days, Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes, local
traffic will be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
Governor Cuomo announced that Luminate NY - the world's
largest business accelerator for startup firms in the optics, photonics and
imaging industries - is now accepting applications for Round III of the
innovative competition. More
information is available at luminate.org
Dr. James O'Brien of UHS Cardiology Norwich will be the
guest speaker for the UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series this
evening at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich. The program will
begin at 6:00 PM more information is
available at 337-4239.
WCDO News — Tuesday 5-21-19
School Budget Votes are underway today at Districts across
the state. Some districts will fill
Board of Education seats, Capital Projects will be voted on by voters in
Sidney, Unatego & Afton today.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a Traffic
Safety Checkpoint on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden recently. Deputies issued 16 traffic violations for
offenses ranging from driving while ability impaired by drugs, operating with a
driver’s view obstruction, operating with prohibited studded snow tires,
uninspected motor vehicle, speeding, operating an unregistered motor vehicle,
operating an unregistered motorcycle, and operating with an unregistered
trailer. All defendants were released on tickets and are scheduled to appear at
Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges. Deputies were assisted
by members of the State Police.
New York Attorney
General Letitia James 16 State Attorneys General are urging the U.S. Department
of Labor not to adopt its proposal which reverses federal overtime protections
for workers. Under the proposed rule,
over 8 million workers, including over 600,000 workers in New York, would lose
overtime protections. The proposed
rule would change the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards
Act, which currently exempts from overtime protections for those in executive,
administrative, and professional "white-collar" positions. In order
for an employer to classify an employee as exempt, the employee must be paid a
fixed salary, be paid a minimum specified salary and Have a job with duties
that are executive, administrative, or professional in nature.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old
Jesus Bracero of Syracuse, Saturday night for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
of a motor vehicle & speeding, following traffic stop on State Highway 17
in the Town of Colchester. Bracero was
arraigned in the Colchester Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County
Jail on 500 dollar cash bail or 1000 dollar secured bond. Bracero is scheduled
to re-appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer for
these charges.
New York is poised to make undetectable guns, including
3D-printed guns, illegal in New York.
The bill passed the Senate earlier this month and breezed through the
Democratic-led Assembly on Monday. Now it will head to Governor Cuomo's desk
for his review, he is expected to sign it into law. The measure would ban the manufacture, sale,
transport and possession of undetectable firearms, in order to crack down on
gun violence.
19 year old Hunter Speenburgh pleaded guilty to 2nd degree
assault & was sentenced to 1 year in jail on Monday in Chenango County
Court. Speenburgh along with Landon
Cummings & Brendan Gager were arrested in connection with an assault of a
victim who was left unconscious, with a fractured eye socket and some teeth
knocked out in October of last year, after the victim allegedly attempted to
buy marijuana from Jade Orlando of Norwich.
The Regatta Music Fest returns on Sunday at General Clinton
Park in Bainbridge, General Clinton Canoe regatta chairman John Harmon
explains:
(John Harmon 5-21-19)
Fireworks will also be featured
this year, on Saturday Night sponsored by Acco Brands & Sunday Night by NBT
Bank.
Binghamton Police are looking for 2 men wanted in connection
with a South Side Home Invasion Sunday evening, left one woman injured. Police
stated that the 2 men posed as utility workers, they forced their way into the
apartment at 80 Pennsylvania Avenue. The suspects were described as black, in
their early to mid-twenties. They were between five feet, seven-inches and five
feet, ten inches tall. Both wore all black clothing, orange-colored
construction safety vests and white construction helmets. Their faces were
covered with masks. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
A trailer at the Shady Acres Mobile home Park near Goodyear
Lake, was destroyed by fire, No one was home when the fire broke out, one
firefighter suffered a cut, Firefighters from Milford, Oneonta, Hartwick,
Hartwick Seminary & several other fire companies responded
Dr. Nick Putrino of UHS Podiatry Norwich will discuss Foot
Health in a presentation Today at Bohemian Moon at 103 West Main Street in
Norwich. The program is part of UHS
Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, the event will begin at 6:00
PM, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4183.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular
meeting this evening at City Hall. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM, A public meeting to receive comments about the
Community Development Block Grant program funding.
the state. Some districts will fill
Board of Education seats, Capital Projects will be voted on by voters in
Sidney, Unatego & Afton today.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a Traffic
Safety Checkpoint on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden recently. Deputies issued 16 traffic violations for
offenses ranging from driving while ability impaired by drugs, operating with a
driver’s view obstruction, operating with prohibited studded snow tires,
uninspected motor vehicle, speeding, operating an unregistered motor vehicle,
operating an unregistered motorcycle, and operating with an unregistered
trailer. All defendants were released on tickets and are scheduled to appear at
Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges. Deputies were assisted
by members of the State Police.
New York Attorney
General Letitia James 16 State Attorneys General are urging the U.S. Department
of Labor not to adopt its proposal which reverses federal overtime protections
for workers. Under the proposed rule,
over 8 million workers, including over 600,000 workers in New York, would lose
overtime protections. The proposed
rule would change the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards
Act, which currently exempts from overtime protections for those in executive,
administrative, and professional "white-collar" positions. In order
for an employer to classify an employee as exempt, the employee must be paid a
fixed salary, be paid a minimum specified salary and Have a job with duties
that are executive, administrative, or professional in nature.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old
Jesus Bracero of Syracuse, Saturday night for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
of a motor vehicle & speeding, following traffic stop on State Highway 17
in the Town of Colchester. Bracero was
arraigned in the Colchester Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County
Jail on 500 dollar cash bail or 1000 dollar secured bond. Bracero is scheduled
to re-appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer for
these charges.
New York is poised to make undetectable guns, including
3D-printed guns, illegal in New York.
The bill passed the Senate earlier this month and breezed through the
Democratic-led Assembly on Monday. Now it will head to Governor Cuomo's desk
for his review, he is expected to sign it into law. The measure would ban the manufacture, sale,
transport and possession of undetectable firearms, in order to crack down on
gun violence.
19 year old Hunter Speenburgh pleaded guilty to 2nd degree
assault & was sentenced to 1 year in jail on Monday in Chenango County
Court. Speenburgh along with Landon
Cummings & Brendan Gager were arrested in connection with an assault of a
victim who was left unconscious, with a fractured eye socket and some teeth
knocked out in October of last year, after the victim allegedly attempted to
buy marijuana from Jade Orlando of Norwich.
The Regatta Music Fest returns on Sunday at General Clinton
Park in Bainbridge, General Clinton Canoe regatta chairman John Harmon
explains:
(John Harmon 5-21-19)
Fireworks will also be featured
this year, on Saturday Night sponsored by Acco Brands & Sunday Night by NBT
Bank.
Binghamton Police are looking for 2 men wanted in connection
with a South Side Home Invasion Sunday evening, left one woman injured. Police
stated that the 2 men posed as utility workers, they forced their way into the
apartment at 80 Pennsylvania Avenue. The suspects were described as black, in
their early to mid-twenties. They were between five feet, seven-inches and five
feet, ten inches tall. Both wore all black clothing, orange-colored
construction safety vests and white construction helmets. Their faces were
covered with masks. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
A trailer at the Shady Acres Mobile home Park near Goodyear
Lake, was destroyed by fire, No one was home when the fire broke out, one
firefighter suffered a cut, Firefighters from Milford, Oneonta, Hartwick,
Hartwick Seminary & several other fire companies responded
Dr. Nick Putrino of UHS Podiatry Norwich will discuss Foot
Health in a presentation Today at Bohemian Moon at 103 West Main Street in
Norwich. The program is part of UHS
Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, the event will begin at 6:00
PM, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4183.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular
meeting this evening at City Hall. The
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM, A public meeting to receive comments about the
Community Development Block Grant program funding.
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-23-19
The 8th annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame
inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 4-23-19)
The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta
Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Moore of Sanford
for Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and
Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Moore is accused of getting into a domestic
on which resulted in a victim getting choked in the presence of children. Moore turned himself in to troopers, he was
taken to the Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
State Police arrested 27 year old David Baldo of Oneonta for
Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled
Substance & Unlawful Possession of a Marihuana. Baldo was stopped during a road check on
Lower Main Street in the town of Oneonta; Troopers were able to smell marijuana
and located a quantity of marijuana and pills.
Baldo was issued appearance tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta Court
on April 23, 2019 and released to a sober third party.
The State Department of Parks recreation & Historic
Preservation announced that Registration is OPEN! Join us on Saturday, May 4
for the eighth annual I Love My Park Day event. This will be our biggest year
yet with over 140+ State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands hosting
volunteer events. Choose from beach clean-ups, trail restoration, tree and
flower plantings, beautification projects and more. Your help can make a big
difference to the parks that our friends, family, and neighbors enjoy. Last year over 8,000 volunteers took part in
more than 250 I Love My Park Day projects. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday,
May 4 because together we can make our impact even greater this year. More information or registration is available
at ptny.org/events.
22 year old Cheyanne Moore of Norwich pleaded guilty in
Chenango County Court to 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Moore had been arrested following a raid on
her Norwich apartment last December, where police confiscated several narcotics. Moore faces sentencing at a later date.
Rain has delayed practices for the drivers at the Afton
Motorsports Park, spokesman Ron Ford comments:
(Ron Ford 4-23-19)
More information about the schedule & race results this
season can be found at aftonmotorsportspark.com.
State Police located a missing
teenager from Sidney in the Oneonta, Davenport area Monday. 15 year old Joseph Riglioni was reported
missing on April 17th, he was located Monday evening, & has been returned
to his family.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation that bans the sale of
single-use plastic bags in New York starting in March 2020. The
"Single-use" plastic bags do not degrade, It is estimated that New
Yorkers use 23 billion plastic bags annually, and nationwide studies show that
approximately 50 percent of single-use plastic bags end up as litter. More
information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Tri-County Seniors are sponsoring a program on Budgeting
on a Fixed Income and Internet Security on Today at 5:00 pm in the Smart
Community Room at Sidney Public Library. The presenter will be Jim Doig,
recently retired CEO of Sidney Federal Credit Union. Following the
presentation, Jim will answer financial related questions. The program is free
and open to all area senior citizens. For further information contact Carol
Allen at 563-8065.
8 out of 10 people experience back pain & the UHS
Chenango Memorial 2019 Women's Health series will focus on that topic tonight
with Kristen Menard of UHS Orthopedics at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in
Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00
PM, it is free and open to the public, more information is available at 337-4183.
inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 4-23-19)
The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta
Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
State Police arrested 41 year old Thomas Moore of Sanford
for Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and
Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Moore is accused of getting into a domestic
on which resulted in a victim getting choked in the presence of children. Moore turned himself in to troopers, he was
taken to the Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
State Police arrested 27 year old David Baldo of Oneonta for
Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled
Substance & Unlawful Possession of a Marihuana. Baldo was stopped during a road check on
Lower Main Street in the town of Oneonta; Troopers were able to smell marijuana
and located a quantity of marijuana and pills.
Baldo was issued appearance tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta Court
on April 23, 2019 and released to a sober third party.
The State Department of Parks recreation & Historic
Preservation announced that Registration is OPEN! Join us on Saturday, May 4
for the eighth annual I Love My Park Day event. This will be our biggest year
yet with over 140+ State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands hosting
volunteer events. Choose from beach clean-ups, trail restoration, tree and
flower plantings, beautification projects and more. Your help can make a big
difference to the parks that our friends, family, and neighbors enjoy. Last year over 8,000 volunteers took part in
more than 250 I Love My Park Day projects. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday,
May 4 because together we can make our impact even greater this year. More information or registration is available
at ptny.org/events.
22 year old Cheyanne Moore of Norwich pleaded guilty in
Chenango County Court to 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Moore had been arrested following a raid on
her Norwich apartment last December, where police confiscated several narcotics. Moore faces sentencing at a later date.
Rain has delayed practices for the drivers at the Afton
Motorsports Park, spokesman Ron Ford comments:
(Ron Ford 4-23-19)
More information about the schedule & race results this
season can be found at aftonmotorsportspark.com.
State Police located a missing
teenager from Sidney in the Oneonta, Davenport area Monday. 15 year old Joseph Riglioni was reported
missing on April 17th, he was located Monday evening, & has been returned
to his family.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation that bans the sale of
single-use plastic bags in New York starting in March 2020. The
"Single-use" plastic bags do not degrade, It is estimated that New
Yorkers use 23 billion plastic bags annually, and nationwide studies show that
approximately 50 percent of single-use plastic bags end up as litter. More
information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Tri-County Seniors are sponsoring a program on Budgeting
on a Fixed Income and Internet Security on Today at 5:00 pm in the Smart
Community Room at Sidney Public Library. The presenter will be Jim Doig,
recently retired CEO of Sidney Federal Credit Union. Following the
presentation, Jim will answer financial related questions. The program is free
and open to all area senior citizens. For further information contact Carol
Allen at 563-8065.
8 out of 10 people experience back pain & the UHS
Chenango Memorial 2019 Women's Health series will focus on that topic tonight
with Kristen Menard of UHS Orthopedics at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in
Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00
PM, it is free and open to the public, more information is available at 337-4183.
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-26-19
The Binghamton Police Department arrested 59 year old Jerry
Hopkins of Binghamton, for 2nd degree Arson, for allegedly setting fire at the
Dixie 2000 Rooming House at 106 Henry Street Monday Morning. Police stated that the 1st floor office was
broken into & a liquid accelerant was ignited, which led to an explosion
& significant damage. The fire was
extinguished by the buildings sprinkler system, no injuries were reported. The
investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police
at 772-7080.
Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11% higher than the
previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees declined by
almost 17%, according to an estimate released by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. Despite increased market
volatility, and the worst December for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since
1931, the industry had an 11% growth in pretax profits for the broker/dealer
operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms. Profits totaled $27.3 billion in 2018, up
from $24.5 billion in 2017, Employment in the securities industry increased to
181,300 jobs, the highest level in a decade.
Governor Cuomo announced available assistance for farmers
impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather conditions last summer. Last week,
the federal government declared 12 counties across the state as natural
disaster areas. With these designations, farmers in the impacted areas may be
eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the United States Department
of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
Local FSA offices can provide affected farmers with further information,
more information is available at fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/New-York
More than 500 fire departments across New York have already
signed up for the 9th Annual Recruit NY Weekend (April 27 – 28). Recruit NY is
a cornerstone campaign of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York,
with the goal of increasing membership in the State’s volunteer fire
service. During the weekend, volunteer
fire departments will open their doors and provide the public with a glimpse of
what it means to be a volunteer firefighter.
To find a local Fire Department participating, go to
recruitny.org/participation-area.
Tickets have gone on sale for Don McLean & Pure Prairie
League concert, scheduled for Friday, August 9th at the Osterhout Concert
Theater. Tickets are available online at
anderson.binghamton.edu, at 777-ARTS, or at the Anderson Center Box
Office.
Animal Adventure in Harpursville
is conducting another "Name The Giraffe" Contest, which is now into
the 2nd round. April & Oliver
welcomed a healthy male calf on Saturday, March 16th, he was 139 lbs and stands
5' 11". Those wishing to
participate can go to namethegiraffe.com.
Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a Broome
County Grand Jury handed up a 5-count indictment against 45 year old Wilfredo
Pica-Torres of Binghamton, for 2nd-degree murder, attempted Murder & 1st
& 2nd degree arson in connection with incident on Walnut Street in
Binghamton in February. Pica-Torres is
accused of intentionally setting a fire to a building at 109 Walnut Street in
Binghamton on February 9th, which led to the death of Victor Banayan.
Osteoporosis will be the next topic that will be discussed
by Melissa Tworkowsky of UHS Orthopedics of Norwich, at Bohemian Moon at 103 W.
Main Street in Norwich this evening. The
program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series, held
monthly at the Norwich restaurant. The
event will begin at 6:00 PM, more information on the series or to reserve a
seat is available at 337-4183.
Hopkins of Binghamton, for 2nd degree Arson, for allegedly setting fire at the
Dixie 2000 Rooming House at 106 Henry Street Monday Morning. Police stated that the 1st floor office was
broken into & a liquid accelerant was ignited, which led to an explosion
& significant damage. The fire was
extinguished by the buildings sprinkler system, no injuries were reported. The
investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police
at 772-7080.
Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11% higher than the
previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees declined by
almost 17%, according to an estimate released by State Comptroller Tom
DiNapoli. Despite increased market
volatility, and the worst December for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since
1931, the industry had an 11% growth in pretax profits for the broker/dealer
operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms. Profits totaled $27.3 billion in 2018, up
from $24.5 billion in 2017, Employment in the securities industry increased to
181,300 jobs, the highest level in a decade.
Governor Cuomo announced available assistance for farmers
impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather conditions last summer. Last week,
the federal government declared 12 counties across the state as natural
disaster areas. With these designations, farmers in the impacted areas may be
eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the United States Department
of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
Local FSA offices can provide affected farmers with further information,
more information is available at fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/New-York
More than 500 fire departments across New York have already
signed up for the 9th Annual Recruit NY Weekend (April 27 – 28). Recruit NY is
a cornerstone campaign of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York,
with the goal of increasing membership in the State’s volunteer fire
service. During the weekend, volunteer
fire departments will open their doors and provide the public with a glimpse of
what it means to be a volunteer firefighter.
To find a local Fire Department participating, go to
recruitny.org/participation-area.
Tickets have gone on sale for Don McLean & Pure Prairie
League concert, scheduled for Friday, August 9th at the Osterhout Concert
Theater. Tickets are available online at
anderson.binghamton.edu, at 777-ARTS, or at the Anderson Center Box
Office.
Animal Adventure in Harpursville
is conducting another "Name The Giraffe" Contest, which is now into
the 2nd round. April & Oliver
welcomed a healthy male calf on Saturday, March 16th, he was 139 lbs and stands
5' 11". Those wishing to
participate can go to namethegiraffe.com.
Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a Broome
County Grand Jury handed up a 5-count indictment against 45 year old Wilfredo
Pica-Torres of Binghamton, for 2nd-degree murder, attempted Murder & 1st
& 2nd degree arson in connection with incident on Walnut Street in
Binghamton in February. Pica-Torres is
accused of intentionally setting a fire to a building at 109 Walnut Street in
Binghamton on February 9th, which led to the death of Victor Banayan.
Osteoporosis will be the next topic that will be discussed
by Melissa Tworkowsky of UHS Orthopedics of Norwich, at Bohemian Moon at 103 W.
Main Street in Norwich this evening. The
program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series, held
monthly at the Norwich restaurant. The
event will begin at 6:00 PM, more information on the series or to reserve a
seat is available at 337-4183.
WCDO News — Tuesday 2-5-19
State Police responded to a one-car fatal motor vehicle
accident on Odell Lake Road near Peters Road in the town of Harpersfield at
approximately 10:55 last night. The only
occupant, the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was confirmed deceased by
emergency responders. An investigation
reveals that the driver traveled off the roadway for an unknown reason and into
a large tree. The roadway was closed for
approximately four hours. The investigation continues.
Broome County Sheriff’s Deputy Kristy Botsford was released
from Wilson Hospital, after surviving a head on crash while on duty last Friday
in Vestal. Botsford was struck head on
in her patrol vehicle, responding to a report of a driver going in the wrong
direction on State Route 17. Botsford
suffered a broken Femur in her right leg & for a time was listed in
Critical condition, 34 year old Daniel Butash of Endicott is facing a number of
charges including DWI in connection with that incident.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York
announced a grant opportunity for organizations serving Walton. The Paul and Miriam Mattern Fund is now
accepting applications to enrich the cultural life and social well-being of
residents of the village and township of Walton, Applicants will be able to
complete and submit their applications to the Community Foundation on-line. The
deadline is March 18th, interested organizations should visit our website
donorswhocare.org to view the guidelines and start the application process.
Governor Cuomo today announced $204 million to support 95
projects that will protect and transform New York State's health care system.
This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program
will improve patient care through the development of high-quality medical
facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary care, mental health,
substance use disorder and long-term care needs of communities throughout the
State. In the Southern Tier, providers
will receive $11.3 million.
State Police & the Broome County District Attorney's
Office are investigating the suspicious death of an 11 year old child in
Johnson City. The deceased child was
located at an undisclosed address Saturday afternoon; counselors are on hand at
the Johnson City Elementary School to assist classmates of the 5th grader in
dealing with the loss.
Firefighters from Guilford, Oxford, Coventry &
Bainbridge responded to a fire this afternoon at 874 Shapley Road in the town
of Guilford. The house was fully involved
when Firefighters arrived, WCDO News will have more details as they become
available.
Jeff Idelson will retire as Baseball Hall of Fame president
after the July 21 induction, According to Hall Board Chairman Jane Forbes Clark
Monday. The Hall of Fame’s Board of
Directors has established a committee, headed by Clark and including Idelson, which
will identify the Museum’s 7th President.
Idelson was named President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and
Museum in 2008. He had served in a variety of capacities since 1994.
UHS Chenango Memorial will launch their 2019 Women’s Health
Series tonight in Norwich. Janice
Minutti is a dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial, She will give a presentation
on Healthy Habits on Tuesday, January 29 at Bohemian Moon, 103 East Main Street
in Norwich, doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the presentation will start at 7:00
PM.
The Oneonta Common Council will hear a presentation tonight
at their regular 7:00 PM meeting, by representatives of the New York Power
Authority and Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers concerning a proposal for the
City to acquire all of the more than 1,000 street lights throughout the
community that currently are owned by NYSEG and, after being purchased by the
City, change over the street light system using new LED fixtures. This proposal is part of the State-sponsored
“Smart Street Light NY” program for greater energy efficiency.
accident on Odell Lake Road near Peters Road in the town of Harpersfield at
approximately 10:55 last night. The only
occupant, the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was confirmed deceased by
emergency responders. An investigation
reveals that the driver traveled off the roadway for an unknown reason and into
a large tree. The roadway was closed for
approximately four hours. The investigation continues.
Broome County Sheriff’s Deputy Kristy Botsford was released
from Wilson Hospital, after surviving a head on crash while on duty last Friday
in Vestal. Botsford was struck head on
in her patrol vehicle, responding to a report of a driver going in the wrong
direction on State Route 17. Botsford
suffered a broken Femur in her right leg & for a time was listed in
Critical condition, 34 year old Daniel Butash of Endicott is facing a number of
charges including DWI in connection with that incident.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York
announced a grant opportunity for organizations serving Walton. The Paul and Miriam Mattern Fund is now
accepting applications to enrich the cultural life and social well-being of
residents of the village and township of Walton, Applicants will be able to
complete and submit their applications to the Community Foundation on-line. The
deadline is March 18th, interested organizations should visit our website
donorswhocare.org to view the guidelines and start the application process.
Governor Cuomo today announced $204 million to support 95
projects that will protect and transform New York State's health care system.
This funding from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program
will improve patient care through the development of high-quality medical
facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary care, mental health,
substance use disorder and long-term care needs of communities throughout the
State. In the Southern Tier, providers
will receive $11.3 million.
State Police & the Broome County District Attorney's
Office are investigating the suspicious death of an 11 year old child in
Johnson City. The deceased child was
located at an undisclosed address Saturday afternoon; counselors are on hand at
the Johnson City Elementary School to assist classmates of the 5th grader in
dealing with the loss.
Firefighters from Guilford, Oxford, Coventry &
Bainbridge responded to a fire this afternoon at 874 Shapley Road in the town
of Guilford. The house was fully involved
when Firefighters arrived, WCDO News will have more details as they become
available.
Jeff Idelson will retire as Baseball Hall of Fame president
after the July 21 induction, According to Hall Board Chairman Jane Forbes Clark
Monday. The Hall of Fame’s Board of
Directors has established a committee, headed by Clark and including Idelson, which
will identify the Museum’s 7th President.
Idelson was named President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and
Museum in 2008. He had served in a variety of capacities since 1994.
UHS Chenango Memorial will launch their 2019 Women’s Health
Series tonight in Norwich. Janice
Minutti is a dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial, She will give a presentation
on Healthy Habits on Tuesday, January 29 at Bohemian Moon, 103 East Main Street
in Norwich, doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the presentation will start at 7:00
PM.
The Oneonta Common Council will hear a presentation tonight
at their regular 7:00 PM meeting, by representatives of the New York Power
Authority and Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers concerning a proposal for the
City to acquire all of the more than 1,000 street lights throughout the
community that currently are owned by NYSEG and, after being purchased by the
City, change over the street light system using new LED fixtures. This proposal is part of the State-sponsored
“Smart Street Light NY” program for greater energy efficiency.
BROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEVE CORNWELLBROOME COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTY KRISTY BOTSFORDCommunity Foundation for South Central New YorkCooperstownDANIEL BUTASHENDICOTTGUTH DECONZO CONSULTING ENGINEERSHARPERSFIELDJeff idelsonJohnson CityNational Baseball Hall of FameNew YorkNYOneontaSMART STREET LIGHT NYWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 1-24-19
The attempted murder case of 28 year old David Thomas of
Oneonta will be heard in Otsego County Court following a Grand Jury
Indictment. Thomas faces charged is 2nd
degree attempted murder, assault, & strangulation following a domestic
dispute, he is being held at the Otsego County Jail on bail pending future
court action.
Governor Cuomo is proposing a measure for school buses to be
equipped with cameras to record drivers who illegally pass stopped school
buses, and to put seat belts on school buses.
The proposals are included in the 2019-2020 state budget plan he
released last week. Police have reported
alarming statistics regarding people driving past school busses with the
flashing lights of while collecting or dismissing students.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the annual list of
school districts in fiscal distress.
Locally, Norwich & Schenevus schools were ranked 3rd & 4th
statewide with significant stress. schools listed as susceptible to fiscal
stress included the Oxford Academy & the Binghamton City School district.
Both Houses of the State Legislature passed the "DREAM
Act" yesterday in Albany, to extend state financial aid to students
brought into the country illegally as children.
Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it into law.
UHS Chenango Memorial will launch their 2019 Women’s Health
Series next week in Norwich. Janice
Minutti is a dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial, She will give a presentation
on Healthy Habits on Tuesday, January 29 at Bohemian Moon, 103 East Main Street
in Norwich, doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the presentation will start at 7:00
PM.
Otsego County announced a clean energy finance program to
help owners of commercial property and non-profits make their buildings more
energy efficient. Energize NY is a
non-profit local development corporation that implements New York’s Property
Assessed Clean Energy finance program on behalf of municipalities across New
York State. More information is
available at EnergizeNY.org.
Village of Bainbridge officials announced that Bixby Street
to route 206 will be closed until further notice. A water main break was discovered in the area
this morning, causing low pressure or no water to residence, and forced the Bainbridge
Guilford School District to cancel classes today.
58 year old John Stacy of Norwich was sentenced to 17 1/2
years in prison, he was arrested in 2017 for possessing child pornography in
his cell phone, and he was listed as a Level 2 sex offender on the State Sex
Offender Registry for a previous conviction in 2002 for having sexual contact
with a 5 year old.
Sidney School District Superintendent Bill Christensen announced
that he will be leaving the Sidney distract on June 30th. Christensen served as superintendent for the
last 8 years; he said that he will be leaving to take a job in the private
sector.
The Tri County Seniors present Pharmacist Dave Van
Valkenburg this afternoon, who will discuss what seniors, should know about
their medications. The event will be
held at 2:00 PM today at the Tri County Senior Center on the 1st floor of the
Sidney Civic Center
Oneonta will be heard in Otsego County Court following a Grand Jury
Indictment. Thomas faces charged is 2nd
degree attempted murder, assault, & strangulation following a domestic
dispute, he is being held at the Otsego County Jail on bail pending future
court action.
Governor Cuomo is proposing a measure for school buses to be
equipped with cameras to record drivers who illegally pass stopped school
buses, and to put seat belts on school buses.
The proposals are included in the 2019-2020 state budget plan he
released last week. Police have reported
alarming statistics regarding people driving past school busses with the
flashing lights of while collecting or dismissing students.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the annual list of
school districts in fiscal distress.
Locally, Norwich & Schenevus schools were ranked 3rd & 4th
statewide with significant stress. schools listed as susceptible to fiscal
stress included the Oxford Academy & the Binghamton City School district.
Both Houses of the State Legislature passed the "DREAM
Act" yesterday in Albany, to extend state financial aid to students
brought into the country illegally as children.
Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it into law.
UHS Chenango Memorial will launch their 2019 Women’s Health
Series next week in Norwich. Janice
Minutti is a dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial, She will give a presentation
on Healthy Habits on Tuesday, January 29 at Bohemian Moon, 103 East Main Street
in Norwich, doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the presentation will start at 7:00
PM.
Otsego County announced a clean energy finance program to
help owners of commercial property and non-profits make their buildings more
energy efficient. Energize NY is a
non-profit local development corporation that implements New York’s Property
Assessed Clean Energy finance program on behalf of municipalities across New
York State. More information is
available at EnergizeNY.org.
Village of Bainbridge officials announced that Bixby Street
to route 206 will be closed until further notice. A water main break was discovered in the area
this morning, causing low pressure or no water to residence, and forced the Bainbridge
Guilford School District to cancel classes today.
58 year old John Stacy of Norwich was sentenced to 17 1/2
years in prison, he was arrested in 2017 for possessing child pornography in
his cell phone, and he was listed as a Level 2 sex offender on the State Sex
Offender Registry for a previous conviction in 2002 for having sexual contact
with a 5 year old.
Sidney School District Superintendent Bill Christensen announced
that he will be leaving the Sidney distract on June 30th. Christensen served as superintendent for the
last 8 years; he said that he will be leaving to take a job in the private
sector.
The Tri County Seniors present Pharmacist Dave Van
Valkenburg this afternoon, who will discuss what seniors, should know about
their medications. The event will be
held at 2:00 PM today at the Tri County Senior Center on the 1st floor of the
Sidney Civic Center