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WCDO News — Friday 11-12-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-12-21
Firefighters responded to the report of a Structure Fire at 26 Cushman Street in New Berlin Thursday Evening. The fire was confined to a garage & no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the New Berlin & South New Berlin Fire Department responded.
State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.
State Police were dispatched to a 1-vehicle rollover on Route 7B in the town of Fenton last night. Troopers located the driver, 40 year old Billy Knickerbocker of Kirkwood, with serious injuries; he was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. Knickerbocker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets to the Fenton Town Court on December 2nd.
The Chenango County Health Department is offering a Pfizer Vaccine clinic for children ages 5 and up on November 18th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Norwich in the South Plaza. More information is available at co.chenango.ny.us.
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells told WCDO about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-12-21
The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Today and tomorrow, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 11-12-21)
Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds, more information is available at 643-5728.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vaccination clinic for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s 1st floor, for more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction starting at 5:00 PM today, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-12-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
Sidney Scout Troops will be going throughout the Village of Sidney tomorrow, picking up food donations for the Sidney food bank as part of their Scouting For Food initiative. Pack 34 will also be collecting bottles and cans as a fundraiser to help cover their yearly expenses. Residents should have all items by the front door by 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Firefighters responded to the report of a Structure Fire at 26 Cushman Street in New Berlin Thursday Evening. The fire was confined to a garage & no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the New Berlin & South New Berlin Fire Department responded.
State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.
State Police were dispatched to a 1-vehicle rollover on Route 7B in the town of Fenton last night. Troopers located the driver, 40 year old Billy Knickerbocker of Kirkwood, with serious injuries; he was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. Knickerbocker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets to the Fenton Town Court on December 2nd.
The Chenango County Health Department is offering a Pfizer Vaccine clinic for children ages 5 and up on November 18th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Norwich in the South Plaza. More information is available at co.chenango.ny.us.
Tri-Town Theatre will present "All Together Now" this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells told WCDO about the production:
(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)
Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-12-21
The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Today and tomorrow, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:
(Greg Davie 11-12-21)
Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds, more information is available at 643-5728.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vaccination clinic for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s 1st floor, for more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction starting at 5:00 PM today, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:
(Bob Brzozwski 11-12-21)
The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
Sidney Scout Troops will be going throughout the Village of Sidney tomorrow, picking up food donations for the Sidney food bank as part of their Scouting For Food initiative. Pack 34 will also be collecting bottles and cans as a fundraiser to help cover their yearly expenses. Residents should have all items by the front door by 10:00 AM tomorrow.
WCDO News — Friday 11-5-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The State Department of Health issued guidance today for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 against COVID 19. The FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s child-sized doses of the vaccine, which were found to be 90.7% effective against virus, There is a consent form that parents must fill out before their children can get vaccinated, at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Locations for the Children's vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Sidney Police responded Sunday to a report of a physical altercation involving a weapon in the Fox Street & Circle Drive. Police arrested 35 year old Anthony Albro of Sidney for Menacing & Harrassment, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where & was released to appear in court at a later date.
Delhi Fire was toned for a fire alarm activation in Russel Hall on SUNY Delhi Campus Thursday Morning, Delhi Fire received assistance from Walton, Oneonta, Bovina, Franklin FAST team, the cause if the fire is still under investigation, no injuries were reported.
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Conklin, Early Thursday morning. Police responded following the report of a person or persons firing several shots from a dark colored sedan on Barbara Avenue, the shots struck a vehicle and residence, there were no injuries reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Delaware County Chamber today announced the launched the 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, participating members have placed toy collection boxes in their businesses, the campaign will run from Monday November 8th until December 3rd, Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 3rd & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which has partnered with the Chamber to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The ARC Otsego’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. Race packet pickup will be at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street today from 4:00 to 7:00 and same-day packet pickup in Neahwa Park from 7:45 to 9:15 AM. To register, visit itsyourrace.com/register.
Bassett’s O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will be holding their annual Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for all members of the community 6 years old and older. Appointments are required at 746-0525, the clinic will be held at O’Connor Hospital’s specialty clinic at 460 Andes Road Delhi, More information is available at 547-7973.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting 2 upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or 3rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both this Saturday, and on Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold a special free presentation of Charlie Chaplin's Silent Movie Classic, "The Gold Rush" Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-5-21)
The event will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, more information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey team Home Opener will be on Saturday Night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, spokesman Rob Lippolis explains:
(Rob Lippolis 10-27-21)
More information is available at Binghamton Blackbears.com
The State Department of Health issued guidance today for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 against COVID 19. The FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s child-sized doses of the vaccine, which were found to be 90.7% effective against virus, There is a consent form that parents must fill out before their children can get vaccinated, at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Locations for the Children's vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov/search.
Sidney Police responded Sunday to a report of a physical altercation involving a weapon in the Fox Street & Circle Drive. Police arrested 35 year old Anthony Albro of Sidney for Menacing & Harrassment, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where & was released to appear in court at a later date.
Delhi Fire was toned for a fire alarm activation in Russel Hall on SUNY Delhi Campus Thursday Morning, Delhi Fire received assistance from Walton, Oneonta, Bovina, Franklin FAST team, the cause if the fire is still under investigation, no injuries were reported.
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Conklin, Early Thursday morning. Police responded following the report of a person or persons firing several shots from a dark colored sedan on Barbara Avenue, the shots struck a vehicle and residence, there were no injuries reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 775-1241.
The Delaware County Chamber today announced the launched the 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, participating members have placed toy collection boxes in their businesses, the campaign will run from Monday November 8th until December 3rd, Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 3rd & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which has partnered with the Chamber to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21
The ARC Otsego’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. Race packet pickup will be at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street today from 4:00 to 7:00 and same-day packet pickup in Neahwa Park from 7:45 to 9:15 AM. To register, visit itsyourrace.com/register.
Bassett’s O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will be holding their annual Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for all members of the community 6 years old and older. Appointments are required at 746-0525, the clinic will be held at O’Connor Hospital’s specialty clinic at 460 Andes Road Delhi, More information is available at 547-7973.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting 2 upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or 3rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both this Saturday, and on Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
The Chenango Arts Council will hold a special free presentation of Charlie Chaplin's Silent Movie Classic, "The Gold Rush" Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-5-21)
The event will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, more information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey team Home Opener will be on Saturday Night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, spokesman Rob Lippolis explains:
(Rob Lippolis 10-27-21)
More information is available at Binghamton Blackbears.com
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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-2-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-2-21
Today is Election Day, All State voters will be voting for Clean Air & Clean Water Propositions, as well as those for amending the redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day Registration requirement & authorizing no excuse absentee balloting.
In The City of Norwich, Residents will be voting for a new Mayor, as Shawn Sastri has declined to seek re-election, Republican candidate Brian Doliver told WCDO News that the drug problem & infrastructure are his top p[priorities if elected:
(Brian Doliver 11-2-21)
Democratic Candidate John Quattrocchi told WCDO News that as a lifelong Norwich resident, change is needed to grow the city:
(John Quattrocchi 11-2-21)
Voting will be held until 9:00 PM.
In the City of Oneonta, Residents will be voting for a new Mayor, as long time Mayor Gary Herzig decided to not seek re-election, Democratic Candidate Mark Drnek told WCDO news that his vision is to add people & jobs to Oneonta:
(Mark Drnek 11-2-21)
Republican Candidate Len Carson told WCDO News that he feels his public service & experience will help him as Mayor:
(Len Carson 11-2-21)
Both Drnek & Carson have been serving as Oneonta City Aldermen, voting will be until 9:00 PM.
Former Assembly Republican Minority Leader Brian Kolb pleaded guilty Monday to driving while ability impaired, relating to an incident on New Year's Eve 2019 in Ontario County. Police reported that Kolb was behind the wheel when he crashed his state-issued vehicle went into a ditch, he blamed the crash on his wife. Kolb stepped down from the position of Assembly Minority Leader days later, he did not seek re-election to the Assembly in November 2020.
On Wednesday, October 27th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a male subject acting irrational and driving at an extremely high rate of speed on State Highway 30 in the Middletown/Andes area. Responding Deputies located 29-year old James Lor of Margaretville, who is accused of operating the vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. Lor’s Driver’s license was revoked due to numerous previous DWI related suspensions. Lor was also found to be in possession of a small quantity of Cocaine. Lor was charged with Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, along with several other charges, Lor was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was released on his own recognizance, pending court action at the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-2-21
State Police, the Delhi Police Department, and the State University Police at Delhi responded to a fight Sunday at a large college party off campus on Scotch Mountain Road in Delhi. One person sustained stab wounds and was ultimately transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. 3 others were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is still under investigation but appears to be an isolated incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the altercation is asked to call New York State Police at (607)432-3934.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more COVID 19 death in their report covering last Thursday & Friday, bringing their total to 64. The County had a positivity rate of 4.86%, more than twice the state average, they had 39 new cases, 108 active cases & 6 hospitalized and 125 quarantined. 52.1% of eligible Delaware County Residents were vaccinated against COVID 19.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting two upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 am. to 2 pm. on both Saturday, November 6 and Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
16 citations were issued during an “Operation Hard Hat” detail in Broome County. On October 28, 2021, Troopers monitored traffic in the active work zone on State Route 17 east to Interstate 81 north in the city of Binghamton. Road crews were replacing concrete pavement. During the detail, a trooper blends in with the workers and watches for risky and unsafe behavior. 5 Tickets were issued for speeding, 4 for cellphone use while driving, 2 for violating seat belt laws & 5 for other assorted violations.
Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 million (20%) from the same period last year and continuing the trend of exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Outside of New York City, the July-September period marked the fifth consecutive quarter that county and city sales tax receipts met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2021 grew 8.6% ($409 million) over the pre-pandemic third quarter of 2019.
Today is Election Day, All State voters will be voting for Clean Air & Clean Water Propositions, as well as those for amending the redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day Registration requirement & authorizing no excuse absentee balloting.
In The City of Norwich, Residents will be voting for a new Mayor, as Shawn Sastri has declined to seek re-election, Republican candidate Brian Doliver told WCDO News that the drug problem & infrastructure are his top p[priorities if elected:
(Brian Doliver 11-2-21)
Democratic Candidate John Quattrocchi told WCDO News that as a lifelong Norwich resident, change is needed to grow the city:
(John Quattrocchi 11-2-21)
Voting will be held until 9:00 PM.
In the City of Oneonta, Residents will be voting for a new Mayor, as long time Mayor Gary Herzig decided to not seek re-election, Democratic Candidate Mark Drnek told WCDO news that his vision is to add people & jobs to Oneonta:
(Mark Drnek 11-2-21)
Republican Candidate Len Carson told WCDO News that he feels his public service & experience will help him as Mayor:
(Len Carson 11-2-21)
Both Drnek & Carson have been serving as Oneonta City Aldermen, voting will be until 9:00 PM.
Former Assembly Republican Minority Leader Brian Kolb pleaded guilty Monday to driving while ability impaired, relating to an incident on New Year's Eve 2019 in Ontario County. Police reported that Kolb was behind the wheel when he crashed his state-issued vehicle went into a ditch, he blamed the crash on his wife. Kolb stepped down from the position of Assembly Minority Leader days later, he did not seek re-election to the Assembly in November 2020.
On Wednesday, October 27th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a male subject acting irrational and driving at an extremely high rate of speed on State Highway 30 in the Middletown/Andes area. Responding Deputies located 29-year old James Lor of Margaretville, who is accused of operating the vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. Lor’s Driver’s license was revoked due to numerous previous DWI related suspensions. Lor was also found to be in possession of a small quantity of Cocaine. Lor was charged with Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, along with several other charges, Lor was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was released on his own recognizance, pending court action at the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-2-21
State Police, the Delhi Police Department, and the State University Police at Delhi responded to a fight Sunday at a large college party off campus on Scotch Mountain Road in Delhi. One person sustained stab wounds and was ultimately transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. 3 others were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is still under investigation but appears to be an isolated incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the altercation is asked to call New York State Police at (607)432-3934.
Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more COVID 19 death in their report covering last Thursday & Friday, bringing their total to 64. The County had a positivity rate of 4.86%, more than twice the state average, they had 39 new cases, 108 active cases & 6 hospitalized and 125 quarantined. 52.1% of eligible Delaware County Residents were vaccinated against COVID 19.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting two upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 am. to 2 pm. on both Saturday, November 6 and Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.
16 citations were issued during an “Operation Hard Hat” detail in Broome County. On October 28, 2021, Troopers monitored traffic in the active work zone on State Route 17 east to Interstate 81 north in the city of Binghamton. Road crews were replacing concrete pavement. During the detail, a trooper blends in with the workers and watches for risky and unsafe behavior. 5 Tickets were issued for speeding, 4 for cellphone use while driving, 2 for violating seat belt laws & 5 for other assorted violations.
Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 million (20%) from the same period last year and continuing the trend of exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Outside of New York City, the July-September period marked the fifth consecutive quarter that county and city sales tax receipts met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2021 grew 8.6% ($409 million) over the pre-pandemic third quarter of 2019.
WCDO News — Monday 10-25-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-25
State Police responded to a 3-vehicle crash in the town of Guilford Sunday night shortly before 8:00 PM. Troopers and multiple EMS and fire personnel responded to the intersection of County Road 35 and State Highway 8, where a Dodge Pickup traveling eastbound on County Road 35 and a Ford Fusion was traveling north on State Highway 8. The Dodge Ram entered the intersection and struck the Ford Fusion then struck a Subaru Forester which was stopped at the intersection on County Road 35. The operator of the Fusion was a 36-year-old female of New Bedford, Massachusetts, & the passenger was a 30-year-old female of Port Leyden, New York, they were taken to Wilson Hospital with serious injuries. A 5-year-old female, a 7-year-old female and a 3-year old female all of Port Leyden, were transported to Tri-Town Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The 69 year old man driving the Dodge was evaluated at Tri-Town Hospital and released. His passenger, a 37-year-old male was not injured. The operator & a passenger in the Subaru were taken to Tri-Town Hospital then to Wilson Hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
Sidney Police Department received a complaint Friday Morning of a fight in progress in the parking lot of the Smiley's convenience store on West Main Street. The investigation revealed that it was a home invasion at the residence above the convenience store. 2 males entered 17 West Main Street by force, they took a small safe or lock-box, they got into a physical altercation with a resident, a witness called 911 and also give a description of the vehicle & license plate number. State Police assisted & arrested 22 year old Lucas Tanner of Franklin, Friday, he was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, 2nd degree Robbery, plus Conspiracy & Petty larceny, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail. The 2nd suspect is still at large and is expected to be identified & arrested shortly.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his office’s annual report on the Wall Street Securities Industry. Wall Street’s run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pre-tax earnings, beating 2020’s outsized first half profits of $27.6 billion, even as job losses accelerated in New York City’s securities industry. DiNapoli said that State revenues in the first half exceeded initial projections by $5.2 billion, because of Wall Street and the increased income taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, however, the report shows that despite the profitability, jobs are being relocated elsewhere, New York will have lost about 9,000 securities jobs, bringing the total down to 175,000.
Operation Merry Christmas is already underway, to serve children from struggling families in the region, to receive presents under the Christmas trees this year. Program coordinator Dorene Ireland stopped by WCDO this morning to discuss the program:
(Dorene Ireland 10-25-21)
Ireland said that a few trees are out in local stores & financial institutions with more to come, people can take the tags off of the trees, purchase the item on the tag & bring the present back to the location the tag came from. Ireland said that the giveaway day will be on Saturday December 11th at the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, more information is available at 607-610-4002 or on the Operation Merry Christmas Facebook page.
Area Attorney Joe Ermeti announced today that he will be seeking the position of Delaware County Judge in the 2022 election, Ermeti told WCDO News of his qualifications:
(Joe Ermeti 10-25-21)
Ermeti said that a kick off to his campaign will be held tonight at Club 55 in Sidney at 6:00 PM, Town of Sidney Republican Candidates are also expected to be participating in tonight's event.
George Carnrike III has joined the leadership team at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. The Norwich native will serve as the hospital’s security supervisor, he has 10 years of law enforcement experience, including as a City of Norwich police officer until 2016.
A.M. NEWS Monday 10-25-21
Chobani is partnering with Swipe Out Hunger to help local colleges feed students in need. This collaboration will support efforts to stock food pantries or to establish students accounts in order to purchase hot meals. The partnership will also support efforts to provide food for students at SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, and several colleges in the Mohawk Valley. Chobani, Swipe Out Hunger and VICE News are also joining together for a virtual summit to raise awareness about food security and its impacts. To register for the summit, click chobanicollegehungersummit.com/event/register
The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the Local Law #3 tonight at 7:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street. The proposed local law is for the Village to Opt-out of the Dispensaries and places of consumption for the newly passed marijuana legalization by the State, copies of the proposed Law are available at villageofsidney.org.
The State Health Department Test Results Reports the positivity rate continues to trend downward, with 162,737 tested for COVID Saturday, with 2,861 positive tests, which was 1.76% of those tested. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 2,007, Patients in an ICU bed were down to 453, Patients on ventilators was down to 245. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 32 on Saturday.
State Police responded to a 3-vehicle crash in the town of Guilford Sunday night shortly before 8:00 PM. Troopers and multiple EMS and fire personnel responded to the intersection of County Road 35 and State Highway 8, where a Dodge Pickup traveling eastbound on County Road 35 and a Ford Fusion was traveling north on State Highway 8. The Dodge Ram entered the intersection and struck the Ford Fusion then struck a Subaru Forester which was stopped at the intersection on County Road 35. The operator of the Fusion was a 36-year-old female of New Bedford, Massachusetts, & the passenger was a 30-year-old female of Port Leyden, New York, they were taken to Wilson Hospital with serious injuries. A 5-year-old female, a 7-year-old female and a 3-year old female all of Port Leyden, were transported to Tri-Town Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The 69 year old man driving the Dodge was evaluated at Tri-Town Hospital and released. His passenger, a 37-year-old male was not injured. The operator & a passenger in the Subaru were taken to Tri-Town Hospital then to Wilson Hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
Sidney Police Department received a complaint Friday Morning of a fight in progress in the parking lot of the Smiley's convenience store on West Main Street. The investigation revealed that it was a home invasion at the residence above the convenience store. 2 males entered 17 West Main Street by force, they took a small safe or lock-box, they got into a physical altercation with a resident, a witness called 911 and also give a description of the vehicle & license plate number. State Police assisted & arrested 22 year old Lucas Tanner of Franklin, Friday, he was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, 2nd degree Robbery, plus Conspiracy & Petty larceny, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail. The 2nd suspect is still at large and is expected to be identified & arrested shortly.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his office’s annual report on the Wall Street Securities Industry. Wall Street’s run of prosperity extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pre-tax earnings, beating 2020’s outsized first half profits of $27.6 billion, even as job losses accelerated in New York City’s securities industry. DiNapoli said that State revenues in the first half exceeded initial projections by $5.2 billion, because of Wall Street and the increased income taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, however, the report shows that despite the profitability, jobs are being relocated elsewhere, New York will have lost about 9,000 securities jobs, bringing the total down to 175,000.
Operation Merry Christmas is already underway, to serve children from struggling families in the region, to receive presents under the Christmas trees this year. Program coordinator Dorene Ireland stopped by WCDO this morning to discuss the program:
(Dorene Ireland 10-25-21)
Ireland said that a few trees are out in local stores & financial institutions with more to come, people can take the tags off of the trees, purchase the item on the tag & bring the present back to the location the tag came from. Ireland said that the giveaway day will be on Saturday December 11th at the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, more information is available at 607-610-4002 or on the Operation Merry Christmas Facebook page.
Area Attorney Joe Ermeti announced today that he will be seeking the position of Delaware County Judge in the 2022 election, Ermeti told WCDO News of his qualifications:
(Joe Ermeti 10-25-21)
Ermeti said that a kick off to his campaign will be held tonight at Club 55 in Sidney at 6:00 PM, Town of Sidney Republican Candidates are also expected to be participating in tonight's event.
George Carnrike III has joined the leadership team at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. The Norwich native will serve as the hospital’s security supervisor, he has 10 years of law enforcement experience, including as a City of Norwich police officer until 2016.
A.M. NEWS Monday 10-25-21
Chobani is partnering with Swipe Out Hunger to help local colleges feed students in need. This collaboration will support efforts to stock food pantries or to establish students accounts in order to purchase hot meals. The partnership will also support efforts to provide food for students at SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, and several colleges in the Mohawk Valley. Chobani, Swipe Out Hunger and VICE News are also joining together for a virtual summit to raise awareness about food security and its impacts. To register for the summit, click chobanicollegehungersummit.com/event/register
The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the Local Law #3 tonight at 7:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street. The proposed local law is for the Village to Opt-out of the Dispensaries and places of consumption for the newly passed marijuana legalization by the State, copies of the proposed Law are available at villageofsidney.org.
The State Health Department Test Results Reports the positivity rate continues to trend downward, with 162,737 tested for COVID Saturday, with 2,861 positive tests, which was 1.76% of those tested. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 2,007, Patients in an ICU bed were down to 453, Patients on ventilators was down to 245. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 32 on Saturday.
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WCDO News — Friday 10-15-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual holiday season "Light Up A Life" ornament sale, which will culminate with a special event in December in Norwich, Spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-15-21)
More information about the ornaments can be found at hospicechenango.org, or by calling their offices at 334-3556.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $5 million in additional funding to provide Substance Use Disorder services to incarcerated individuals as part of a new bill mandating County Jails to drug treatment. The new legislation mandates the establishment of programs to provide medication assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals to provide them with the opportunity to treat their addiction & lessen the likelihood that they may suffer a drug-related overdose upon their reentry into society.
The Trial of Donald Reese ended in Chenango County Court, with the jury deciding that Reese was NOT guilty of 1st & 3rd degree rape. Reese was a former Chenango County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer who was accused of committing rape on September 11, 2019, or a woman he had been dating at the time. Otsego County Court Judge John Lambert presided over the case with Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl prosecuting. Reese resigned from his position after his arrest by Norwich City Police.
State Police & Broome County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a tractor trailer with scrap metal crashing & landing on its side Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 1:00 PM, on I-88 near and Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Some of the scrap metal wound up on an embankment near the Comfort Inn Hotel the unidentified driver was treated for back pain, no tickets have been issued.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today an uptick in COVID 19 cases in the County over the last week. The Broome County Health Department had 105 new cases in Thursday, the total number of active cases is up to 780, up by 140 in the last week, the 7 day rolling average positivity rate was back up to 6%, and hospitalizations doubled in the last week back up to 92, the percentage of Broome county residents fully vaccinated was 59%.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects, with grants, interest-free and low-cost financing. Drinking Water Projects will include the Village of Walton; Clean Water Projects will go to the City of Binghamton and Village of Johnson City.
With the opening of its new Main Entrance, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will implement a new visitor management system starting Monday; all visitors will be required to show a driver’s license or other government-issued identification upon entering the facility. Anyone without a validated ID will have their photo taken and information collected by hospital staff so that a visitor pass may be issued. More information is available by calling the Chenango Memorial Hospital Security Department at (607) 337-4323.
The Village of Unadilla will be holding a residential clean-up day this Saturday & Sunday; there will be roll offs for perishables and non-perishables, tires, and mattresses. No hazardous waste will be accepted. The dumpsters will be placed behind the Unadilla House at 188 Main Street; more information is available at 369-3421.
Candidates running for office in Norwich and Chenango County will meet with their prospective constituents at a public candidates' forum, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 17th at the Norwich American Legion Hall at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be hosting several flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming weeks. The Bassett Stamford Health Center is holding a patient flu shot clinic on today from 1 pm. – 3 pm. Appointments are required. Call 607-652-2537.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual holiday season "Light Up A Life" ornament sale, which will culminate with a special event in December in Norwich, Spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:
(Sarah Greene 10-15-21)
More information about the ornaments can be found at hospicechenango.org, or by calling their offices at 334-3556.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of $5 million in additional funding to provide Substance Use Disorder services to incarcerated individuals as part of a new bill mandating County Jails to drug treatment. The new legislation mandates the establishment of programs to provide medication assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals to provide them with the opportunity to treat their addiction & lessen the likelihood that they may suffer a drug-related overdose upon their reentry into society.
The Trial of Donald Reese ended in Chenango County Court, with the jury deciding that Reese was NOT guilty of 1st & 3rd degree rape. Reese was a former Chenango County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer who was accused of committing rape on September 11, 2019, or a woman he had been dating at the time. Otsego County Court Judge John Lambert presided over the case with Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl prosecuting. Reese resigned from his position after his arrest by Norwich City Police.
State Police & Broome County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a tractor trailer with scrap metal crashing & landing on its side Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 1:00 PM, on I-88 near and Interstate 81 in the town of Chenango. Some of the scrap metal wound up on an embankment near the Comfort Inn Hotel the unidentified driver was treated for back pain, no tickets have been issued.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today an uptick in COVID 19 cases in the County over the last week. The Broome County Health Department had 105 new cases in Thursday, the total number of active cases is up to 780, up by 140 in the last week, the 7 day rolling average positivity rate was back up to 6%, and hospitalizations doubled in the last week back up to 92, the percentage of Broome county residents fully vaccinated was 59%.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-15-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects, with grants, interest-free and low-cost financing. Drinking Water Projects will include the Village of Walton; Clean Water Projects will go to the City of Binghamton and Village of Johnson City.
With the opening of its new Main Entrance, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will implement a new visitor management system starting Monday; all visitors will be required to show a driver’s license or other government-issued identification upon entering the facility. Anyone without a validated ID will have their photo taken and information collected by hospital staff so that a visitor pass may be issued. More information is available by calling the Chenango Memorial Hospital Security Department at (607) 337-4323.
The Village of Unadilla will be holding a residential clean-up day this Saturday & Sunday; there will be roll offs for perishables and non-perishables, tires, and mattresses. No hazardous waste will be accepted. The dumpsters will be placed behind the Unadilla House at 188 Main Street; more information is available at 369-3421.
Candidates running for office in Norwich and Chenango County will meet with their prospective constituents at a public candidates' forum, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 17th at the Norwich American Legion Hall at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.
Bassett Healthcare Network will be hosting several flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming weeks. The Bassett Stamford Health Center is holding a patient flu shot clinic on today from 1 pm. – 3 pm. Appointments are required. Call 607-652-2537.
WCDO News — Wednesday 9-22-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21
State Police announced today that 22 year old Michael Andreev Jr. has been charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder & 1 count of criminal possession of a weapon, for allegedly stabbing his father, 67 year old Michael Andreev Sr. and 12-year-old sister, Sofia Trusova in Jordanville Sunday. State Police said that they found Andreev Jr. in the front yard of the family residence with a neck laceration Sunday, he was taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment, and he was discharged today & was taken into police custody, he was processed and was being held in the Herkimer County Jail without bail, the investigation is still ongoing.
The State Senate hearings into New York's election difficulties concluded in Albany Tuesday. Several County Board of Elections reported problems in the 22nd Congressional District race Between Anthony Brindisi & Claudia Tenney, which took weeks to decide in court; eventually Tenney was declared the winner. Reforms may be forwarded in the State Senate based on the findings in the latest hearings.
Melissa Stagnaro has been named Executive Director of the Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation; she succeeds Deb Cassavaugh, who retired this summer. Stagnaro joined the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital team in December of 2017 as Director of Fundraising & Business Development, she led the Chenango Medical Neighborhood Capital Campaign, which to date has raised in excess of $6 million, twice the campaign’s initial goal.
The Chenango Arts Council will have their current gallery exhibit continuing for local residents who went to School when the Chenango Arts Council Building was a school building in the Norwich City School District, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 9-22-21)
O'Neill said that the exhibit will run through October 1st, and that will be followed by a series of Halloween themed events in October, the full list of events can be found at chenangoarts.org, on their Facebook page of by calling 336-ARTS.
Catholic Charities in Sidney is helping to administer the New York State Excluded Worker Fund, for those who lost income because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Those who would like assistance in applying, or who would like more information can call 604-4071 or 353-5732, or visit dol.ny.gov/EWF.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced 120 new "VaxtoSchool" pop-up vaccination sites will take place across New York over a 12-week-period as part of the campaign to increase vaccination rates among younger New Yorkers. The State Department of Health will be working with localities, community-based organizations and healthcare centers to establish these new sites in all regions of the state, each region will be hosting 2 new events per week.
The State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting today at 5:30 PM, to present the design plans for improvements to pavement, sidewalks and drainage on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and improve resiliency along Main Street from the I-88 ramps to the Otsdawa Creek Bridge. The in-person event will take place at the Otego Fire Department at 5 River Street in Otego. To join online, open the project website at dot.ny.gov/Route7Otego and click on the "Attend Live Public Meeting", more information is available at 772-7333.
The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection warned New Yorkers of a fraudulent letter scheme. These illegitimate letters have the heading “Executive Letter of Guarantee” and claim that recipients are due to receive a large payment, supposedly being held by the Department of State, to settle debts relating to the sale of timeshares. The letters are not genuine and were not issued by the Secretary of State.
State Police announced today that 22 year old Michael Andreev Jr. has been charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder & 1 count of criminal possession of a weapon, for allegedly stabbing his father, 67 year old Michael Andreev Sr. and 12-year-old sister, Sofia Trusova in Jordanville Sunday. State Police said that they found Andreev Jr. in the front yard of the family residence with a neck laceration Sunday, he was taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment, and he was discharged today & was taken into police custody, he was processed and was being held in the Herkimer County Jail without bail, the investigation is still ongoing.
The State Senate hearings into New York's election difficulties concluded in Albany Tuesday. Several County Board of Elections reported problems in the 22nd Congressional District race Between Anthony Brindisi & Claudia Tenney, which took weeks to decide in court; eventually Tenney was declared the winner. Reforms may be forwarded in the State Senate based on the findings in the latest hearings.
Melissa Stagnaro has been named Executive Director of the Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation; she succeeds Deb Cassavaugh, who retired this summer. Stagnaro joined the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital team in December of 2017 as Director of Fundraising & Business Development, she led the Chenango Medical Neighborhood Capital Campaign, which to date has raised in excess of $6 million, twice the campaign’s initial goal.
The Chenango Arts Council will have their current gallery exhibit continuing for local residents who went to School when the Chenango Arts Council Building was a school building in the Norwich City School District, Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 9-22-21)
O'Neill said that the exhibit will run through October 1st, and that will be followed by a series of Halloween themed events in October, the full list of events can be found at chenangoarts.org, on their Facebook page of by calling 336-ARTS.
Catholic Charities in Sidney is helping to administer the New York State Excluded Worker Fund, for those who lost income because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Those who would like assistance in applying, or who would like more information can call 604-4071 or 353-5732, or visit dol.ny.gov/EWF.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced 120 new "VaxtoSchool" pop-up vaccination sites will take place across New York over a 12-week-period as part of the campaign to increase vaccination rates among younger New Yorkers. The State Department of Health will be working with localities, community-based organizations and healthcare centers to establish these new sites in all regions of the state, each region will be hosting 2 new events per week.
The State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting today at 5:30 PM, to present the design plans for improvements to pavement, sidewalks and drainage on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and improve resiliency along Main Street from the I-88 ramps to the Otsdawa Creek Bridge. The in-person event will take place at the Otego Fire Department at 5 River Street in Otego. To join online, open the project website at dot.ny.gov/Route7Otego and click on the "Attend Live Public Meeting", more information is available at 772-7333.
The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection warned New Yorkers of a fraudulent letter scheme. These illegitimate letters have the heading “Executive Letter of Guarantee” and claim that recipients are due to receive a large payment, supposedly being held by the Department of State, to settle debts relating to the sale of timeshares. The letters are not genuine and were not issued by the Secretary of State.
WCDO News — Friday 8-13-21
P.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Department of Labor announced landmark agreements with United Healthcare to resolve allegations that United unlawfully denied health care coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for thousands of Americans. United will pay approximately $14.3 million in restitution to consumers affected by the policies, including $9 million to more than 20,000 New Yorkers with behavioral health conditions who received denials or reductions in reimbursement.
Catholic Charities Sidney office is taking pre-registration through tomorrow for their School Supplies & Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Households who have children enrolled in the Sidney Central School district and meet our income requirements may qualify for FREE school supplies and backpack, call 604-4071 for more information.
Downtown Norwich continues with the Thursday evening NBT Bank’s free Summer Concert Series. The weekly musical performances are presented by the Chenango Blues Association, to East Park, tonight, Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID vaccines are available from UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. “We will have several doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on-hand on a first come, first serve basis with no appointment necessary, set up opposite the stage near the gazebo; from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., for those 18 & older.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced the audit of the Town of Butternuts. The audit found that the board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town's bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town's disbursement controls. Auditors found that the142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the board, did not audit and approve 53 of these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that State Route 206, between the Village of Walton and Lower Third Brook Road, was closed to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning as a result of a tractor trailer accident. At approximately 9:30 am., Tuesday morning, Deputies, members of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad and State DOT workers responded, the driver, 59 year-old Rogelio Rodriguez, of Decatur, Indiana, was driving an empty milk tanker when he momentarily took his eyes off the road causing the truck to strike the guide cables and a tree. Rodriquez was not injured in the collision.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a Downsville man is facing a charge of criminal contempt following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Colchester. On Tuesday evening, Deputies responded in the Town of Colchester, 53 year-old Michael Colao, of Downsville violated the terms of an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. Colao was charged with criminal contempt, he was released & will appear in the Colchester Town Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year-old Shawn Zimmerman, of Gloversville, for endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching, Zimmerman is accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile female in the Village of Stamford. Zimmerman was arraigned in the Town of Harpersfield Court where he was issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the victim, he was released in his own recognizance pending a future appearance in that court.
Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. All employees and members of the public (vaccinated and unvaccinated) fall under this requirement. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students.
Otsego County is currently at a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission, and is on the verge of becoming HIGH level of community transmission. CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommends everyone to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. This week there have been several cases of individuals having a repeat COVID-19 infection. This occurs when someone is infected with COVID-19 and 90 or more days later tests positive again for COVID-19. These repeat infections are mostly occurring in unvaccinated individuals. This reinforces that immunity from natural infection diminishes after 90 days. It is important if you have had COVID-19 and are not vaccinated please consider getting vaccinated to prevent a reinfection. In Otsego County. there are 82 active cases, 19 new cases reported today, with 5 hospitalized, there have been 2614 total cases in 2021.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-12-21
Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in West Corners at Glendale Drive & Campville Road at 11:44 pm. 42-year-old Jason Krissel of the Town of Union was ejected off of his motorcycle & was pronounced dead, Krissel applied the brakes aggressively at the intersection, after traveling at a high rate of speed. The investigation is continuing.
The State Education Department today released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. The guide provides strategies, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics, to position schools and districts to manage the risks for students and staff from COVID-19. The health and safety guide, as well as other back to school resources, are available on the Department’s Back to School website.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta remains closed today due to a water outage. Officials say all patients with scheduled appointments will continue to be contacted by their provider’s offices. Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call the Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for medication assistance.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-27-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21
Current Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced today that former Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell was indicted on felony counts of public corruption, 3rd-degree larceny and 12 counts of offering a false instrument for filing today. Former staff member Jim Worhach was charged as well, both pleaded not guilty. The pair are accused of submitting vouchers to County Government for incorrect amounts of money and for deleting and or altering computer files.
State Police have charged 3 men with Grand Larceny as a hate crime following an incident that occurred in Delaware County. On Saturday Morning, a Jewish man was walking along Main Street in Fleischmanns when a man got out of a pickup truck and stole his fur hat. The suspect returned to the pickup truck, which was occupied by the two other suspects, who all shouted anti-Semitic slurs and then drove off. arrested were 21 year old Johan Diamond of Grand Gorge, 25 year old Korey Bush of Ashland & 24 year old Wesley Eignor Junior of Denver. The Hat has been recovered & all 3 suspects were arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
56 year old Renee Kunkle was sentenced to 5 years probation today in Broome County Court, in connection with the death of her 23 year old Autistic Daughter Kayla Kunkle in filthy conditions in the town of Chenango family Home in 2019. Renee Kunkle had pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide.
Chenango County Public Health reported 14 active COVID 19 cases, with 27 Quarantines, both numbers are about double the numbers reported 4 weeks ago, but there are no hospitalizations currently & no additional deaths have been reported since the end of June. Chenango County has had 3531 total cases with 3346 recoveries & 77 deaths.
Bainbridge Fire Department & State Police responded to the report of a plane crash in Bainbridge Sunday night. First Responders found the plane upside down tangled up in utility lines on State Route 7. The preliminary investigation revealed that the ultra-light plane had unspecified mechanical issues; the 71 year old unidentified pilot got out of the plane himself & was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital's Tri Town Campus in Sidney & was treated & released.
The Broome County Fair is underway today in Whitney Point. The 146th Broome County Fair runs through Sunday, the full schedule of events can be found at BROOMECOUNTYFAIRNY.Com.
New Yorkers who may have a 9/11-related physical health condition or believe they may have one in the future, or who have a loved one who died as a result to toxic exposure related to 9/11, need to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund ahead of this Thursday's deadline. More information can be found at vcf.gov.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21
Governor Cuomo announced Monday the state is distributing $15 million to community organizations with high positivity and low vaccination rates. Cuomo said the funds will be used to strengthen communication, expand public education, and enhance ongoing outreach efforts. Chenango County is expected to be one of the locations receiving funds to combat lower vaccination rates.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Wayne Eldred of Smithville for criminal mischief, following a complaint for a domestic disturbance on State Highway 41 in the Town of Smithville. Eldred is accused of causing damage to a vehicle; Eldred was processed and released on an appearance ticket. He is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on a later date.
Osteoporosis is today's topic for the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2021 Lunchtime Learning Series at 12:15 on Zoom. To register for Today’s presentation or for more information on upcoming virtual programs, contact Melissa Stagnaro at 337-4183 or by email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office was recently notified by a resident of the receipt of a scam fundraising call, allegedly from the National Fireman’s Association, where the caller aggressively attempted to get the resident’s personal identifying information as well as a monetary donation. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond Comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 7-27-21)
Sheriff DuMond said that in the recent case, the caller terminated the call after their solicitation attempts were unsuccessful; he reminds residents that if the unsolicited calls sound fishy, it probably is, & they should just hang up and never give personal financial information to those callers.
Current Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced today that former Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell was indicted on felony counts of public corruption, 3rd-degree larceny and 12 counts of offering a false instrument for filing today. Former staff member Jim Worhach was charged as well, both pleaded not guilty. The pair are accused of submitting vouchers to County Government for incorrect amounts of money and for deleting and or altering computer files.
State Police have charged 3 men with Grand Larceny as a hate crime following an incident that occurred in Delaware County. On Saturday Morning, a Jewish man was walking along Main Street in Fleischmanns when a man got out of a pickup truck and stole his fur hat. The suspect returned to the pickup truck, which was occupied by the two other suspects, who all shouted anti-Semitic slurs and then drove off. arrested were 21 year old Johan Diamond of Grand Gorge, 25 year old Korey Bush of Ashland & 24 year old Wesley Eignor Junior of Denver. The Hat has been recovered & all 3 suspects were arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
56 year old Renee Kunkle was sentenced to 5 years probation today in Broome County Court, in connection with the death of her 23 year old Autistic Daughter Kayla Kunkle in filthy conditions in the town of Chenango family Home in 2019. Renee Kunkle had pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide.
Chenango County Public Health reported 14 active COVID 19 cases, with 27 Quarantines, both numbers are about double the numbers reported 4 weeks ago, but there are no hospitalizations currently & no additional deaths have been reported since the end of June. Chenango County has had 3531 total cases with 3346 recoveries & 77 deaths.
Bainbridge Fire Department & State Police responded to the report of a plane crash in Bainbridge Sunday night. First Responders found the plane upside down tangled up in utility lines on State Route 7. The preliminary investigation revealed that the ultra-light plane had unspecified mechanical issues; the 71 year old unidentified pilot got out of the plane himself & was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital's Tri Town Campus in Sidney & was treated & released.
The Broome County Fair is underway today in Whitney Point. The 146th Broome County Fair runs through Sunday, the full schedule of events can be found at BROOMECOUNTYFAIRNY.Com.
New Yorkers who may have a 9/11-related physical health condition or believe they may have one in the future, or who have a loved one who died as a result to toxic exposure related to 9/11, need to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund ahead of this Thursday's deadline. More information can be found at vcf.gov.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21
Governor Cuomo announced Monday the state is distributing $15 million to community organizations with high positivity and low vaccination rates. Cuomo said the funds will be used to strengthen communication, expand public education, and enhance ongoing outreach efforts. Chenango County is expected to be one of the locations receiving funds to combat lower vaccination rates.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Wayne Eldred of Smithville for criminal mischief, following a complaint for a domestic disturbance on State Highway 41 in the Town of Smithville. Eldred is accused of causing damage to a vehicle; Eldred was processed and released on an appearance ticket. He is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on a later date.
Osteoporosis is today's topic for the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2021 Lunchtime Learning Series at 12:15 on Zoom. To register for Today’s presentation or for more information on upcoming virtual programs, contact Melissa Stagnaro at 337-4183 or by email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office was recently notified by a resident of the receipt of a scam fundraising call, allegedly from the National Fireman’s Association, where the caller aggressively attempted to get the resident’s personal identifying information as well as a monetary donation. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond Comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 7-27-21)
Sheriff DuMond said that in the recent case, the caller terminated the call after their solicitation attempts were unsuccessful; he reminds residents that if the unsolicited calls sound fishy, it probably is, & they should just hang up and never give personal financial information to those callers.
ASHLANDBAINBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTBROOME COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MICHAEL KORCHAKBROOME COUNTY FAIRCHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHDELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF CRAIG DUMONDDENVER NYFleischmannsGovernor CuomoGRAND GORGEJIM WORHACHJOHAN DIAMONDKAYLA KUNKLEKOREY BUSHNYRENEE KUNKLESMITHVILLESTEVEN CORNWELLTown of ChenangoUHSWAYNE ELDREDWCDOWESLEY EIGNORWHITNEY POINT
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-6-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-6-21
State Police responded to a crash involving 2 vehicles at the intersection of State Route 28 and James F. Lettis Highway in the town of Oneonta at about noon on Sunday July 4th. A motorcycle operated by 29 year old Anthony Masi of Otego was on State Highway 28 when he struck a Chevy Traverse that was on James F. Lettis Highway. Masi was transported to A.O Fox Memorial Hospital & was later transported by LifeNet to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The operator of the Traverse was not injured. State Police revealed that Masi's motorcycle was recently reported as stolen. The investigation is on-going.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the "Grand Re-Opening" of businesses after the recent removal of COVID pandemic restrictions, with a series of ceremonial ribbon cuttings all over the County, Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they will be on Main Street in Sidney tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM:
(Ray Pucci 7-6-21)
Pucci said that his team will visit Walton & Delhi after their Sidney Visit, they will go on Thursday to Margaretville, Fleischmann’s, Arkville & Hobart & they will conclude the series on Friday in Hancock & Andes.
Governor Cuomo announced a plan for those unable to travel to vaccination sites to receive their vaccine from the comfort of their own home. Those interested in having someone come to their home can contact their County Public Health Department to make arrangements, in Delaware County call 832-5750, in Chenango County call 337-1660 & in Otsego County call 547-4232
Chenango County Public Health announced that their next COVID vaccination clinic will be on July 14th at Seeber's Tavern in Smithville Flats from 3:00 to 6:00pm, then on July 15th a 1st dose Pfizer for 12 years and older clinic will be held at the former Label Shopper Store, in the South Plaza, in Norwich from 4:00 to 6:00pm. 61.7 % of the 18 plus County population has had one dose of vaccine; more information is available at 337-1660.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office reported that Chenango County's local sales tax collections were up over 21% in the first 5 months of 2021, following similar good News about Delaware County. Sales tax collections across the state were up significantly in the first 2 quarters, New Yorkers as a whole were making home improvements, spending more with local merchants, and the state is collecting a growing amount of tax collections from online retailers and at the gas pumps.
The Chenango County Relay for life will be held on Saturday July 17th this year, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-6-21
Village of Sidney Police Department officers responded to a residence on River Street on June 13th for a report of an assault, officers found the victim bleeding from a laceration to his head, the suspect fled the scene, and allegedly used a shovel to attack the victim. Sidney Police Department arrested 46 year old John Hedman of Unadilla, he was charged with 2nd degree Assault & Criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court on a later date.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works will begin oil and stone operations in the northern portion of the county Today, on county Route 3 followed by county routes 6, 41, 8, 36 and 37. The work is expected to take 3 to 4 weeks, depending on weather.
The UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Lunchtime Learning series continues today with a virtual presentation on Gout, at 12:15 pm. on Zoom. For more information or to register, call 337-4183 or via email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
State Police responded to a crash involving 2 vehicles at the intersection of State Route 28 and James F. Lettis Highway in the town of Oneonta at about noon on Sunday July 4th. A motorcycle operated by 29 year old Anthony Masi of Otego was on State Highway 28 when he struck a Chevy Traverse that was on James F. Lettis Highway. Masi was transported to A.O Fox Memorial Hospital & was later transported by LifeNet to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The operator of the Traverse was not injured. State Police revealed that Masi's motorcycle was recently reported as stolen. The investigation is on-going.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the "Grand Re-Opening" of businesses after the recent removal of COVID pandemic restrictions, with a series of ceremonial ribbon cuttings all over the County, Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they will be on Main Street in Sidney tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM:
(Ray Pucci 7-6-21)
Pucci said that his team will visit Walton & Delhi after their Sidney Visit, they will go on Thursday to Margaretville, Fleischmann’s, Arkville & Hobart & they will conclude the series on Friday in Hancock & Andes.
Governor Cuomo announced a plan for those unable to travel to vaccination sites to receive their vaccine from the comfort of their own home. Those interested in having someone come to their home can contact their County Public Health Department to make arrangements, in Delaware County call 832-5750, in Chenango County call 337-1660 & in Otsego County call 547-4232
Chenango County Public Health announced that their next COVID vaccination clinic will be on July 14th at Seeber's Tavern in Smithville Flats from 3:00 to 6:00pm, then on July 15th a 1st dose Pfizer for 12 years and older clinic will be held at the former Label Shopper Store, in the South Plaza, in Norwich from 4:00 to 6:00pm. 61.7 % of the 18 plus County population has had one dose of vaccine; more information is available at 337-1660.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office reported that Chenango County's local sales tax collections were up over 21% in the first 5 months of 2021, following similar good News about Delaware County. Sales tax collections across the state were up significantly in the first 2 quarters, New Yorkers as a whole were making home improvements, spending more with local merchants, and the state is collecting a growing amount of tax collections from online retailers and at the gas pumps.
The Chenango County Relay for life will be held on Saturday July 17th this year, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the East Main Park in Downtown Norwich. More information is available on the Relay For Life Chenango County Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-6-21
Village of Sidney Police Department officers responded to a residence on River Street on June 13th for a report of an assault, officers found the victim bleeding from a laceration to his head, the suspect fled the scene, and allegedly used a shovel to attack the victim. Sidney Police Department arrested 46 year old John Hedman of Unadilla, he was charged with 2nd degree Assault & Criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court on a later date.
The Delaware County Department of Public Works will begin oil and stone operations in the northern portion of the county Today, on county Route 3 followed by county routes 6, 41, 8, 36 and 37. The work is expected to take 3 to 4 weeks, depending on weather.
The UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Lunchtime Learning series continues today with a virtual presentation on Gout, at 12:15 pm. on Zoom. For more information or to register, call 337-4183 or via email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
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WCDO News — Thursday 5-27-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-27-21
Chenango County Public Health confirmed the 77th death from COVID 19 in the County. The county has 33 active cases, 119 quarantined, & 1 hospitalized. There have been 3458 total confirmed cases in Chenango County of the virus, with 3261 recoveries.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is presenting an abbreviated General Clinton Regatta this year due the COVID restrictions that were in place at the time of planning, Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-27-21)
More information is available at canoeregatta.org, or by calling Harmon at 237-6008.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic for children ages 12 to 18, tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News getting the children vaccinated is crucial in returning to returning to pre-COVID activities:
(Dr. Rohan Jayasena 5-27-21)
Appointments must be made at 337-4888 to reserve a specific time slot.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s Fox Pediatrics at FoxCare Center in Oneonta is offering first dose Pfizer vaccines for patients 12 and up Today and Thursday, June 3rd. Clinics are from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, appointments can be made at 433-1790. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.
Sidney Village Police are investigating the painting of a religious slur on a trash container at a building on Cartwright Avenue that is owned by Village Mayor Andy Matviak and rented to a Muslim owned business, Matviak talked to WCDO news about the incident:
(Andy Matviak 5-27-21)
Mayor Matviak said that so far, no arrests have been made.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-27-21
State Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Vansteensburg of Ohio, was wanted by the Cuyohoga County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio for Attempted Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor after he was one of 27 men arrested in an undercover sting by Ohio’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Vansteensburg was found to be a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by troopers for vehicle and traffic violations on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta. Vansteensburg was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and remanded to the Otsego Jail without bail, pending an extradition hearing back to Ohio.
State Police reported that 15 year old Adrianna Leidecker was located in Steuben County by Troopers, She was returned to the custody of her parent. Leidecker has had a recent history of running away from her home.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office will be holding a Police Memorial Day ceremony today. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office in Delhi.
Sidney Superintendent of Public Works Brandon McEwen announced that they will be shutting off water today at 11 Circle Drive to Manatee Avenue, due to a water leak. The water will be shut off from 9:00 AM to about 12:00 Noon.
Chenango County Public Health confirmed the 77th death from COVID 19 in the County. The county has 33 active cases, 119 quarantined, & 1 hospitalized. There have been 3458 total confirmed cases in Chenango County of the virus, with 3261 recoveries.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is presenting an abbreviated General Clinton Regatta this year due the COVID restrictions that were in place at the time of planning, Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-27-21)
More information is available at canoeregatta.org, or by calling Harmon at 237-6008.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital's Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic for children ages 12 to 18, tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News getting the children vaccinated is crucial in returning to returning to pre-COVID activities:
(Dr. Rohan Jayasena 5-27-21)
Appointments must be made at 337-4888 to reserve a specific time slot.
Bassett Healthcare Network’s Fox Pediatrics at FoxCare Center in Oneonta is offering first dose Pfizer vaccines for patients 12 and up Today and Thursday, June 3rd. Clinics are from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, appointments can be made at 433-1790. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.
Sidney Village Police are investigating the painting of a religious slur on a trash container at a building on Cartwright Avenue that is owned by Village Mayor Andy Matviak and rented to a Muslim owned business, Matviak talked to WCDO news about the incident:
(Andy Matviak 5-27-21)
Mayor Matviak said that so far, no arrests have been made.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-27-21
State Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Vansteensburg of Ohio, was wanted by the Cuyohoga County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio for Attempted Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor after he was one of 27 men arrested in an undercover sting by Ohio’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Vansteensburg was found to be a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by troopers for vehicle and traffic violations on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta. Vansteensburg was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and remanded to the Otsego Jail without bail, pending an extradition hearing back to Ohio.
State Police reported that 15 year old Adrianna Leidecker was located in Steuben County by Troopers, She was returned to the custody of her parent. Leidecker has had a recent history of running away from her home.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office will be holding a Police Memorial Day ceremony today. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office in Delhi.
Sidney Superintendent of Public Works Brandon McEwen announced that they will be shutting off water today at 11 Circle Drive to Manatee Avenue, due to a water leak. The water will be shut off from 9:00 AM to about 12:00 Noon.
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