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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-24-13
A.m. news Tuesday 12-24-13
62-year-old Barry Renert has been apprehended by the Richmond City Police Department in Virginia, shortly after midnight. Renert was remanded to the Richmond City Jail, he was wanted for yesterday’s shooting at the 7th Inning Stretch store at 137 Main Street in Cooperstown. Renert is expected to be extradicted back to Otsego county to face court action.
Another gas station robbery was reported in Binghamton, as police were called to the Mirabito store at 1178 Vestal Avenue last night. A man armed with a gun walked into the gas station and demanded money, the suspect is described as white, standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and with a thin build, wearing white sneakers, gray sweatpants, orange sun glasses, a black mask and a winter hat. Police said he was last seen on foot on Mitchell Avenue.
The River Club in Afton will offer a free Christmas day buffet again this year, for area families that may have fallen on hard times. Buffets will be offered from 12 noon to 2:30pm. Reservations, or requests to have meals delivered can be made at 639-3060.
Sidney Area churches are teaming up for a free Christmas dinner for those in need on Christmas day. The free Christmas Dinner will be held at the River Street Fire Station, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Christmas day.
State wildlife managers tallying results of the 2013 big game season said hunters killed slightly more deer than last year, but not enough to meet population reduction goals in targeted areas. The state DEC said the number of deer killed is about 1 percent higher than last year. The DEC tried to increase the number of antlerless deer killed to reduce deer populations in many areas.
Today is the latest deadline to sign up for the Federal Affordable Care act through the state’s health exchange, for coverage starting January 1st. About 135,000 people have enrolled and 363,000 have completed applications. The last day for enrollment in coverage for next year is March 31st. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Schools and villages May face additional cuts to their budgets next year, as the property-tax cap will be 1.6%. The tax cap is calculated every year based on rate-of-inflation projections from the state Budget Division. The cap is either 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.
Governor Cuomo today announced that the locations of 116 winter farmers’ markets – the total at an all-time high in New York State – can now be found on the state’s open data website at Open.ny.gov (https://data.ny.gov/). This comprehensive data transparency website will help provide New Yorkers with a user-friendly way to search for farmers’ markets near their homes this winter season.
62-year-old Barry Renert has been apprehended by the Richmond City Police Department in Virginia, shortly after midnight. Renert was remanded to the Richmond City Jail, he was wanted for yesterday’s shooting at the 7th Inning Stretch store at 137 Main Street in Cooperstown. Renert is expected to be extradicted back to Otsego county to face court action.
Another gas station robbery was reported in Binghamton, as police were called to the Mirabito store at 1178 Vestal Avenue last night. A man armed with a gun walked into the gas station and demanded money, the suspect is described as white, standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and with a thin build, wearing white sneakers, gray sweatpants, orange sun glasses, a black mask and a winter hat. Police said he was last seen on foot on Mitchell Avenue.
The River Club in Afton will offer a free Christmas day buffet again this year, for area families that may have fallen on hard times. Buffets will be offered from 12 noon to 2:30pm. Reservations, or requests to have meals delivered can be made at 639-3060.
Sidney Area churches are teaming up for a free Christmas dinner for those in need on Christmas day. The free Christmas Dinner will be held at the River Street Fire Station, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Christmas day.
State wildlife managers tallying results of the 2013 big game season said hunters killed slightly more deer than last year, but not enough to meet population reduction goals in targeted areas. The state DEC said the number of deer killed is about 1 percent higher than last year. The DEC tried to increase the number of antlerless deer killed to reduce deer populations in many areas.
Today is the latest deadline to sign up for the Federal Affordable Care act through the state’s health exchange, for coverage starting January 1st. About 135,000 people have enrolled and 363,000 have completed applications. The last day for enrollment in coverage for next year is March 31st. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Schools and villages May face additional cuts to their budgets next year, as the property-tax cap will be 1.6%. The tax cap is calculated every year based on rate-of-inflation projections from the state Budget Division. The cap is either 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.
Governor Cuomo today announced that the locations of 116 winter farmers’ markets – the total at an all-time high in New York State – can now be found on the state’s open data website at Open.ny.gov (https://data.ny.gov/). This comprehensive data transparency website will help provide New Yorkers with a user-friendly way to search for farmers’ markets near their homes this winter season.
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-13-13
P.M. NEWS 11-13-13
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 men on charges of 3rd degree Criminal Mischief, 4th degree Grand Larceny in the fourth degree & 3rd degree Criminal Trespass. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Cody Gay of North Norwich & 22 year old Paul Presnell of North Norwich following an investigation into damaged and stolen railroad tracks from the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railways. The pair is accused of using torches to cut out sections of track in North Norwich in August, and then selling the metal. Gay and Presnell were processed and released on appearance tickets for a later court date.
The State Police Troop C Violent Felony Warrant Squad, and U.S Marshals Fugitive Task Force, apprehended 3 people wanted in Broome County. Arrested were 20-year-old Shayne Bartow of Vestal, who was wanted for Felony Probation Violation & 2nd degree Burglary by the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Also apprehended were 21-year-old Denzel Duncan of Binghamton, who was wanted for Felony Aggravated Family Offense by the Binghamton Police Department and 50-year-old Debbie Duffy of Vestal, who was wanted for Welfare Fraud by the Binghamton Police Department. All 3 fugitives were turned over to the respective wanting agencies.
Area Assembly Members Cliff Crouch & Donna Lupardo hosted a public meeting last night at the Chenango Valley High School, to get input on the controversial plan to close down the Broome Developmental Center. Area State Senator Tom Libous is opposed to the closing:
(Libous 11-13-13)
Initial plans called for Broome Developmental and 2 other mental health facilities in the area to get closed down as part of proposed state budget cuts, and move the employees at those facilities to similar facilities around the state.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined with 31 attorneys general urging Google/Motorola, Samsung and Microsoft to develop a technological means to protect smartphone users by drying up secondary markets for stolen devices and eliminate the economic incentive for theft. The Secure Our Smartphones Initiative encourages the smartphone industry to implement a solution to the robberies involving mobile communication devices. Smartphone thieves victimized about 1.6 million Americans in 2012, with San Francisco & New York City seeing huge increases.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 33-year-old Timothy Heady of Norwich for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Heady was charged following a traffic stop for a moving violation in the Town of Columbus, during the stop, Heady was found to be operating the motor vehicle under the influence of marihuana, he was also found to be in possession of marihuana. Heady was taken into custody without incident, was processed and released to a sober third party, he will appear in the Town of Columbus Court at a later date.
New York's new online health exchange now reports 197,011 New Yorkers have completed applications to get insured, while 48,162 have enrolled in plans, nearly half in the Medicaid program for low-income residents. The exchange, which opened Oct. 1st as the state's response to the federal Affordable Care Act, includes low-cost plans for individuals and small businesses with coverage starting January 1st. State officials have estimated 1.1 million uninsured will enroll over the next few years. For more information go to nystateofhealth.ny.gov
Governor Cuomo announced that the State University of New York was recognized by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities with a national award for its economic engagement efforts, including START-UP NY. SUNY was one of four institutions of higher education presented with the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award in Washington, D.C. START-UP NY, initiated by Cuomo this year, is designed to attract business and investments to the state, by offering an opportunity to operate completely tax-free, while partnering with world-class institutions of higher education.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 men on charges of 3rd degree Criminal Mischief, 4th degree Grand Larceny in the fourth degree & 3rd degree Criminal Trespass. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Cody Gay of North Norwich & 22 year old Paul Presnell of North Norwich following an investigation into damaged and stolen railroad tracks from the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railways. The pair is accused of using torches to cut out sections of track in North Norwich in August, and then selling the metal. Gay and Presnell were processed and released on appearance tickets for a later court date.
The State Police Troop C Violent Felony Warrant Squad, and U.S Marshals Fugitive Task Force, apprehended 3 people wanted in Broome County. Arrested were 20-year-old Shayne Bartow of Vestal, who was wanted for Felony Probation Violation & 2nd degree Burglary by the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Also apprehended were 21-year-old Denzel Duncan of Binghamton, who was wanted for Felony Aggravated Family Offense by the Binghamton Police Department and 50-year-old Debbie Duffy of Vestal, who was wanted for Welfare Fraud by the Binghamton Police Department. All 3 fugitives were turned over to the respective wanting agencies.
Area Assembly Members Cliff Crouch & Donna Lupardo hosted a public meeting last night at the Chenango Valley High School, to get input on the controversial plan to close down the Broome Developmental Center. Area State Senator Tom Libous is opposed to the closing:
(Libous 11-13-13)
Initial plans called for Broome Developmental and 2 other mental health facilities in the area to get closed down as part of proposed state budget cuts, and move the employees at those facilities to similar facilities around the state.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined with 31 attorneys general urging Google/Motorola, Samsung and Microsoft to develop a technological means to protect smartphone users by drying up secondary markets for stolen devices and eliminate the economic incentive for theft. The Secure Our Smartphones Initiative encourages the smartphone industry to implement a solution to the robberies involving mobile communication devices. Smartphone thieves victimized about 1.6 million Americans in 2012, with San Francisco & New York City seeing huge increases.
The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 33-year-old Timothy Heady of Norwich for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Heady was charged following a traffic stop for a moving violation in the Town of Columbus, during the stop, Heady was found to be operating the motor vehicle under the influence of marihuana, he was also found to be in possession of marihuana. Heady was taken into custody without incident, was processed and released to a sober third party, he will appear in the Town of Columbus Court at a later date.
New York's new online health exchange now reports 197,011 New Yorkers have completed applications to get insured, while 48,162 have enrolled in plans, nearly half in the Medicaid program for low-income residents. The exchange, which opened Oct. 1st as the state's response to the federal Affordable Care Act, includes low-cost plans for individuals and small businesses with coverage starting January 1st. State officials have estimated 1.1 million uninsured will enroll over the next few years. For more information go to nystateofhealth.ny.gov
Governor Cuomo announced that the State University of New York was recognized by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities with a national award for its economic engagement efforts, including START-UP NY. SUNY was one of four institutions of higher education presented with the Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award in Washington, D.C. START-UP NY, initiated by Cuomo this year, is designed to attract business and investments to the state, by offering an opportunity to operate completely tax-free, while partnering with world-class institutions of higher education.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 8-21-13
President Obama's visit to Binghamton University this Friday has been limited to a very small audience. Tickets will be distributed Wednesday at noon via an online lottery pool. There will only be one entry permitted per person, and only one ticket will be awarded per entry selected. Participation is limited to students, faculty and staff at B.U., along with a few select local dignitaries including Broome County Executive Debbie Preston, Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan and Vestal Supervisor John Schaffer. The President will lay out a plan to make college more affordable, tackle rising costs, and improve value for students and their families. The town hall event will take place inside the Old University Union at 12:45 on Friday, although attendees will need to be in place much earlier. Traffic will be disrupted on campus for much of the day with the main entrance and campus loop closed from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The university is still working on determining designated areas for anti-fracking or gun rights protestors.
Springbrook will host a career fair today from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at their community offices located at 5588 State Route 7 in Oneonta. Recruitment Specialist Nate Furman told WCDO News about the positions available:
(Nate Furman 8-21-13)
Springbrook currently provides at-home care, residential and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral supports to over 850 people with developmental disabilities & they employ over 1,100 employees. More information is available at springbrookny.org or at 286-7171.
A two-car crash in Otsego County has left one man dead and sent two others to a hospital. At around 10:50 on Monday night, crews responded to the scene on County Route 22. State Police said George Dahrough, 52, was traveling westbound when his 1994 Ford crossed into the eastbound lane. He struck a 1990 Toyota driven by Jesse Snyder, 62, of Richfield Springs. Crews declared passenger Cole Snyder, 36, dead at the scene. Paramedics took Jesse Snyder to a nearby hospital in an ambulance and listed him in critical condition. They also took Dahrough to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
A car drove into the M&T Bank on Upper Front Street Binghamton at around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday. New York State Police and the Chenango Fire Department responded to the scene. Paula Hamilton, 90, of Harpursville, hit the accelerator when she meant to hit the brake. Her silver Honda drove through a handicapped space in the front of the building, knocked over a sign and drove through the front window. Hamilton was taken to Lourdes hospital for precautionary measures. No one else was injured.
A Johnson City man has been indicted in connection with the murder of his neighbor in Broome County Court. Christopher T. Davis, 43, faces charges of murder in the first degree, two counts of murder in the second degree and robbery in the first degree. Police responded to a 911 call for 36 Brown St. in Johnson City July 8th. There, they found 50-year-old Patricia LaCaprara dead in her home as a result of traumatic head injuries.
Elaine Sortino, a 1971 graduate of SUNY Oneonta and a member of the college’s athletics Hall of Fame, succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer Sunday. Sortino, who was entering her 35th season as the head softball coach at the University of Massachusetts, was 64 years old.
The City of Norwich will be closing some streets for paving over the next few days. Today, Rexford St. will be closed from the railroad tracks to Silver St. and Pleasant St. will be closed from North Broad to King Street. On Thursday Cole Drive will be closed. No traffic will be permitted on any of the closed streets for the better part of the day.
Springbrook will host a career fair today from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at their community offices located at 5588 State Route 7 in Oneonta. Recruitment Specialist Nate Furman told WCDO News about the positions available:
(Nate Furman 8-21-13)
Springbrook currently provides at-home care, residential and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral supports to over 850 people with developmental disabilities & they employ over 1,100 employees. More information is available at springbrookny.org or at 286-7171.
A two-car crash in Otsego County has left one man dead and sent two others to a hospital. At around 10:50 on Monday night, crews responded to the scene on County Route 22. State Police said George Dahrough, 52, was traveling westbound when his 1994 Ford crossed into the eastbound lane. He struck a 1990 Toyota driven by Jesse Snyder, 62, of Richfield Springs. Crews declared passenger Cole Snyder, 36, dead at the scene. Paramedics took Jesse Snyder to a nearby hospital in an ambulance and listed him in critical condition. They also took Dahrough to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
A car drove into the M&T Bank on Upper Front Street Binghamton at around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday. New York State Police and the Chenango Fire Department responded to the scene. Paula Hamilton, 90, of Harpursville, hit the accelerator when she meant to hit the brake. Her silver Honda drove through a handicapped space in the front of the building, knocked over a sign and drove through the front window. Hamilton was taken to Lourdes hospital for precautionary measures. No one else was injured.
A Johnson City man has been indicted in connection with the murder of his neighbor in Broome County Court. Christopher T. Davis, 43, faces charges of murder in the first degree, two counts of murder in the second degree and robbery in the first degree. Police responded to a 911 call for 36 Brown St. in Johnson City July 8th. There, they found 50-year-old Patricia LaCaprara dead in her home as a result of traumatic head injuries.
Elaine Sortino, a 1971 graduate of SUNY Oneonta and a member of the college’s athletics Hall of Fame, succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer Sunday. Sortino, who was entering her 35th season as the head softball coach at the University of Massachusetts, was 64 years old.
The City of Norwich will be closing some streets for paving over the next few days. Today, Rexford St. will be closed from the railroad tracks to Silver St. and Pleasant St. will be closed from North Broad to King Street. On Thursday Cole Drive will be closed. No traffic will be permitted on any of the closed streets for the better part of the day.
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WCDO News — Thursday 7-18-13
Governor Cuomo launched the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program to help communities hit hard Superstorm Sandy, Tropical Storm Lee & Hurricane Irene, to create and implement strategies for rebuilding and strengthening their communities against future extreme weather. Yesterday the governor announced that the state would put up 16 million dollars in flood relief for those affected in late June & early July after FEMA announced that they would not be assisting:
(Cuomo 7-18-13)
The Governor also announced that the State would award $250 million of the State’s FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to the New York Rising Communities to implement eligible projects for infrastructure or building improvements to protect communities from future extreme natural disasters.
State police at Oneonta arrested 44-year-old Sarah Helmes and 45-year-old David Helmes of Stuyvesant on felony drug charges Sunday in the town of Hartwick. Both were charged with criminal possession of cocaine, Sarah Helmes also was charged with drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle, both face court action shortly.
The Broome County Health Department has confirmed two cases of E Coli, linked to people who went swimming at Cole Park in the Town of Colesville back on June 23rd. Health department officials said that the 2 people affected are recovering, they also reported that the water at Cole Park is being monitored & is safe currently. E Coli can be caused by cow manure affected vegetables, under cooked meat, or from run off after excessive rainfall in rural areas.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested Scott Titus of Binghamton, for allegedly possessing Hydrocodone with intent to sell, while accompanied by his 3-year-old son. Titus was held overnight in the Binghamton City jail pending action in city curt today.
The Broome County Sheriff’s department arrested 17-year-old Katlynn Carangelo of Vestal, for allegedly taking funds that were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in retail established that she had been working at. Carangelo was charged with 3 counts of Petty Larceny, she was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Union Court at a later date.
Hospice of Chenango County is offering a yearlong Caregiver School for those taking care of a chronically ill patient. Caregiver School will take place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Hospice office at 21Hayes Street in Norwich. The next session will be on August 10th. More information is available at 334-3556.
The next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets at will be held today in New Berlin. The clinic will be held at the New Berlin Fire Station from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported that the Personal Income Tax and business tax collections were down in June compared to last year, but the state’s General Fund balance ended the month higher due to a $250 million regulatory settlement. DiNapoli said that an increase in tax refunds to New Yorkers led to a 21.8 million dollar decline in state revenue & Business tax collections fell $97.2 million from 2012. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us (http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/finreports/cash/monthly/june13.pdf).
(Cuomo 7-18-13)
The Governor also announced that the State would award $250 million of the State’s FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to the New York Rising Communities to implement eligible projects for infrastructure or building improvements to protect communities from future extreme natural disasters.
State police at Oneonta arrested 44-year-old Sarah Helmes and 45-year-old David Helmes of Stuyvesant on felony drug charges Sunday in the town of Hartwick. Both were charged with criminal possession of cocaine, Sarah Helmes also was charged with drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle, both face court action shortly.
The Broome County Health Department has confirmed two cases of E Coli, linked to people who went swimming at Cole Park in the Town of Colesville back on June 23rd. Health department officials said that the 2 people affected are recovering, they also reported that the water at Cole Park is being monitored & is safe currently. E Coli can be caused by cow manure affected vegetables, under cooked meat, or from run off after excessive rainfall in rural areas.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested Scott Titus of Binghamton, for allegedly possessing Hydrocodone with intent to sell, while accompanied by his 3-year-old son. Titus was held overnight in the Binghamton City jail pending action in city curt today.
The Broome County Sheriff’s department arrested 17-year-old Katlynn Carangelo of Vestal, for allegedly taking funds that were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in retail established that she had been working at. Carangelo was charged with 3 counts of Petty Larceny, she was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Union Court at a later date.
Hospice of Chenango County is offering a yearlong Caregiver School for those taking care of a chronically ill patient. Caregiver School will take place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Hospice office at 21Hayes Street in Norwich. The next session will be on August 10th. More information is available at 334-3556.
The next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets at will be held today in New Berlin. The clinic will be held at the New Berlin Fire Station from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported that the Personal Income Tax and business tax collections were down in June compared to last year, but the state’s General Fund balance ended the month higher due to a $250 million regulatory settlement. DiNapoli said that an increase in tax refunds to New Yorkers led to a 21.8 million dollar decline in state revenue & Business tax collections fell $97.2 million from 2012. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us (http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/finreports/cash/monthly/june13.pdf).
WCDO News — Thursday 7-11-13
PM NEWS 7-11-13
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Wednesday, saying it's 70 million dollars in debt left the 11 year old electronic packaging supplier with no other option. In a one page letter distributed to employees on Wednesday, EI's new Chief Restructuring officer David Van Rossum said the company had adequate cash on hand for daily operations on a go forward basis. The letter also stated that James Matthews Jr., who was named as the company's interim CEO in April following the retirement of former chief executive James McNamara Jr., has stepped down as the head of the company.
US Senator Charles Schumer is calling for more stream and river guages for New York State. Schumer is urging passage of the Obama Administrations 2014 budget, which includes 36.2 million dollars for the gauge program, an increase of 7.3 million dollars. The budget also includes 63 million dollars for the USGS Cooperative Water Program, an increase of 400 thousand dollars. Schumer would like see up to 300 new stream guages installed nationwide, with New York State being given particular focus. Schumer said that if approved, the funding would go into effect October 1st. You can view the river guages for our local area online 24 hours a day at our website, at WCDO Radio dot com.
Vestal police charged 36 year old Dale Paulhamus of Newark Valley with 3rd degree larceny after an investigation in misappropriation of car parts and money while he was the parts manager of Matthews Auto Group in Vestal and Norwich. During 2011 and 2012, Paulhamus is accused of ordering parts and creating fictitious purchase orders that were charged to the Matthews Auto Group. Paulhamus either used the parts or sold them for cash according to police.
More than $1.1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits have been recovered nationwide after an investigation by New York regulators. The state’s Department of Financial Services said many insurance companies are not using lists of recent deaths from the Social Security Administration to determine whether a policy holder had died. New York regulators will direct insurers to go to NYPolicyFinder.com, to help residents locate lost life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
During a visit to Ithaca yesterday, Gov. Cuomo shed more light on his conversations with FEMA representatives about getting money for flood victims in the Mohawk Valley. Cuomo continued to say that he was not optimistic about getting aid for homeowners. Cuomo said many of the people he visited in the flooded regions did not have insurance that covered their losses. He would have to call a special session of the state legislature to get funding for flood victims.
State police officials said nearly 1,500 qualified applicants have already signed up to take the upcoming trooper exam. The application period ends September 8. Exam dates are October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013. The online application can be found at the State Police Recruitment website at nytrooper.com
State regulators have scheduled a series of hearings on a proposal to reduce the volume of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in a nine-state region. New York is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which plans to cap emissions at 91 million tons each year starting in 2014, down about 45 percent from the current 165 million-ton cap. The proposal would also set a $2 per ton price on allowances power plants can trade. The DEC hearings will be in late August.
New poll results show former Gov. Eliot Spitzer leading in the race for New York City comptroller, but allegations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal continue to dog him. Two women's rights group leaders held a news conference this week to denounce his decision to run again for public office. Spitzer resigned in 2008 after being identified as a client of a pricey escort service that was under federal investigaion. Spitzer was never charged with any crime. Spitzer topped fellow Democratic hopeful Scott Stringer by 42 to 33 percent among registered Democrats, according to a Wall Street Journal poll.
State troopers arrested 22 year old George Holbert of Guilford for 4th degree criminal mischief and 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on State Route 8, in the Town of Guilford. Holbert was arraigned in town of Guilford court and sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,000.00 bail.
State troopers arrested 36 year old Rob Lane of Endicott for 2nd degree criminal impersonation following a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Triangle. Lane used a false name and did not have a valid driver’s license. Lane was issued an appearance ticket for town of Triangle court July 15.
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Wednesday, saying it's 70 million dollars in debt left the 11 year old electronic packaging supplier with no other option. In a one page letter distributed to employees on Wednesday, EI's new Chief Restructuring officer David Van Rossum said the company had adequate cash on hand for daily operations on a go forward basis. The letter also stated that James Matthews Jr., who was named as the company's interim CEO in April following the retirement of former chief executive James McNamara Jr., has stepped down as the head of the company.
US Senator Charles Schumer is calling for more stream and river guages for New York State. Schumer is urging passage of the Obama Administrations 2014 budget, which includes 36.2 million dollars for the gauge program, an increase of 7.3 million dollars. The budget also includes 63 million dollars for the USGS Cooperative Water Program, an increase of 400 thousand dollars. Schumer would like see up to 300 new stream guages installed nationwide, with New York State being given particular focus. Schumer said that if approved, the funding would go into effect October 1st. You can view the river guages for our local area online 24 hours a day at our website, at WCDO Radio dot com.
Vestal police charged 36 year old Dale Paulhamus of Newark Valley with 3rd degree larceny after an investigation in misappropriation of car parts and money while he was the parts manager of Matthews Auto Group in Vestal and Norwich. During 2011 and 2012, Paulhamus is accused of ordering parts and creating fictitious purchase orders that were charged to the Matthews Auto Group. Paulhamus either used the parts or sold them for cash according to police.
More than $1.1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits have been recovered nationwide after an investigation by New York regulators. The state’s Department of Financial Services said many insurance companies are not using lists of recent deaths from the Social Security Administration to determine whether a policy holder had died. New York regulators will direct insurers to go to NYPolicyFinder.com, to help residents locate lost life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
During a visit to Ithaca yesterday, Gov. Cuomo shed more light on his conversations with FEMA representatives about getting money for flood victims in the Mohawk Valley. Cuomo continued to say that he was not optimistic about getting aid for homeowners. Cuomo said many of the people he visited in the flooded regions did not have insurance that covered their losses. He would have to call a special session of the state legislature to get funding for flood victims.
State police officials said nearly 1,500 qualified applicants have already signed up to take the upcoming trooper exam. The application period ends September 8. Exam dates are October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013. The online application can be found at the State Police Recruitment website at nytrooper.com
State regulators have scheduled a series of hearings on a proposal to reduce the volume of carbon dioxide emissions allowed in a nine-state region. New York is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which plans to cap emissions at 91 million tons each year starting in 2014, down about 45 percent from the current 165 million-ton cap. The proposal would also set a $2 per ton price on allowances power plants can trade. The DEC hearings will be in late August.
New poll results show former Gov. Eliot Spitzer leading in the race for New York City comptroller, but allegations of his involvement in a prostitution scandal continue to dog him. Two women's rights group leaders held a news conference this week to denounce his decision to run again for public office. Spitzer resigned in 2008 after being identified as a client of a pricey escort service that was under federal investigaion. Spitzer was never charged with any crime. Spitzer topped fellow Democratic hopeful Scott Stringer by 42 to 33 percent among registered Democrats, according to a Wall Street Journal poll.
State troopers arrested 22 year old George Holbert of Guilford for 4th degree criminal mischief and 2nd degree Harassment following a dispute on State Route 8, in the Town of Guilford. Holbert was arraigned in town of Guilford court and sent to the Chenango County jail on $2,000.00 bail.
State troopers arrested 36 year old Rob Lane of Endicott for 2nd degree criminal impersonation following a traffic stop on I-81 in the town of Triangle. Lane used a false name and did not have a valid driver’s license. Lane was issued an appearance ticket for town of Triangle court July 15.
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-10-13
PM NEWS 7-10-13
State regulators are looking for feedback on proposed changes to freshwater fishing rules. The DEC has identified potential changes based on discussions with anglers, biologists, and fisheries managers. Now the DEC is seeking additional angler feedback. Many changes under consideration would eliminate special regulations that didn’t achieve their intended purpose. Highlights include increasing year-round trout fishing opportunities at specific streams and establishing catch-and-release fishing at a few additional streams. To view the potential changes and provide input, go to dec.ny.gov
Grant funding was approved for the regional sustainability plan, developed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. Gov Cuomo recently announced $30 million in the first round of funding for the implementation of regional sustainability plans throughout the state, including the Southern Tier plan. The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council, which serves eight counties including Chenango and Delaware, is one of 10 councils created by the governor to streamline economic development efforts statewide. The plan is available at cleanergreenersoutherntier.org
State Police will conduct a statewide "Buckle Up New York Summer Parks Initiative, July 13 – 28, and will focus on seatbelt use and child passenger safety violations at state parks throughout the state. Each year about 60 million people visit the parks throughout New York State; many of these guests include families with improperly restrained young children.
State troopers arrested 47 year old Rodney Harris of Meridale, as a fugitive from justice from New York City following a traffic stop in Delhi. Harris was turned over to NYPD.
State police arrested 39 year old Jeremy Guy of Vestal for DWI with a BAC of .16& following a traffic stop on East Main Street in the Town of Union. Guy was issued an appearance ticket for town of Endicott court July 31.
A Bronx man was arrested as part of drug ring in Otesgo County. 22 year old Alexander Vega was charged in a sealed indictment with two counts of third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Vega is accused of selling herorin in Oneonta in August and September of 2011 and being part of a drug trafficking operation originating in the Bronx. More arrests are pending as part of an on going investigation.
A 47 year old former Unadilla resident was sentenced to 12 and half years in prison, with 10 years post release supervision, after pleading guilty to first degree criminal sexual act. Casey Callahan had been arrested in January by state police.
During a recent “Aggressive Driving” initiative, highway patrols with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office issued 214 vehicle and traffic citations from June 30 to July 7, according to Sheriff David Harder. Citations were issued for: speeding; speeding in work zone; failure to obey a traffic control device; improper passing; cellphone/texting; “Move Over Law”; seat belt; reckless driving; aggravated unlicensed operator and other violations.
Some New York government employees will soon begin taking unpaid leaves as part of budget cuts mandated from Congress. More than 1,750 New York National Guard technicians will be forced to stay home one day a week without pay. The furloughs will continue for 11 weeks through the end of September, which is the end of the fiscal year. It's part of the Budget Control Act, otherwise known as the sequester. The Department of Defense expects to save $4.5 million in New York
Senator Charles Schumer wants to make voting for those in the military and overseas easier. The goal is to improve the "MOVE Act." The bill would allow express delivery of voting ballots to service members and would require states to update the government on the availability of ballots before election days to avoid problems. Schumer hopes to pass the legislation as an amendment to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act
State regulators are looking for feedback on proposed changes to freshwater fishing rules. The DEC has identified potential changes based on discussions with anglers, biologists, and fisheries managers. Now the DEC is seeking additional angler feedback. Many changes under consideration would eliminate special regulations that didn’t achieve their intended purpose. Highlights include increasing year-round trout fishing opportunities at specific streams and establishing catch-and-release fishing at a few additional streams. To view the potential changes and provide input, go to dec.ny.gov
Grant funding was approved for the regional sustainability plan, developed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council. Gov Cuomo recently announced $30 million in the first round of funding for the implementation of regional sustainability plans throughout the state, including the Southern Tier plan. The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council, which serves eight counties including Chenango and Delaware, is one of 10 councils created by the governor to streamline economic development efforts statewide. The plan is available at cleanergreenersoutherntier.org
State Police will conduct a statewide "Buckle Up New York Summer Parks Initiative, July 13 – 28, and will focus on seatbelt use and child passenger safety violations at state parks throughout the state. Each year about 60 million people visit the parks throughout New York State; many of these guests include families with improperly restrained young children.
State troopers arrested 47 year old Rodney Harris of Meridale, as a fugitive from justice from New York City following a traffic stop in Delhi. Harris was turned over to NYPD.
State police arrested 39 year old Jeremy Guy of Vestal for DWI with a BAC of .16& following a traffic stop on East Main Street in the Town of Union. Guy was issued an appearance ticket for town of Endicott court July 31.
A Bronx man was arrested as part of drug ring in Otesgo County. 22 year old Alexander Vega was charged in a sealed indictment with two counts of third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Vega is accused of selling herorin in Oneonta in August and September of 2011 and being part of a drug trafficking operation originating in the Bronx. More arrests are pending as part of an on going investigation.
A 47 year old former Unadilla resident was sentenced to 12 and half years in prison, with 10 years post release supervision, after pleading guilty to first degree criminal sexual act. Casey Callahan had been arrested in January by state police.
During a recent “Aggressive Driving” initiative, highway patrols with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office issued 214 vehicle and traffic citations from June 30 to July 7, according to Sheriff David Harder. Citations were issued for: speeding; speeding in work zone; failure to obey a traffic control device; improper passing; cellphone/texting; “Move Over Law”; seat belt; reckless driving; aggravated unlicensed operator and other violations.
Some New York government employees will soon begin taking unpaid leaves as part of budget cuts mandated from Congress. More than 1,750 New York National Guard technicians will be forced to stay home one day a week without pay. The furloughs will continue for 11 weeks through the end of September, which is the end of the fiscal year. It's part of the Budget Control Act, otherwise known as the sequester. The Department of Defense expects to save $4.5 million in New York
Senator Charles Schumer wants to make voting for those in the military and overseas easier. The goal is to improve the "MOVE Act." The bill would allow express delivery of voting ballots to service members and would require states to update the government on the availability of ballots before election days to avoid problems. Schumer hopes to pass the legislation as an amendment to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act
WCDO News — Wednesday 6-26-13
State police responded to a 2-vehicle accident with 9 injuries at around 7:30 this morning in Madison County. Reports said that a Department of Transportation dump truck hit a Sherburne Earlville school district van, after the district vehicle went through a stop sign in Smithfield. Troopers reported that the school van was carrying 6 teachers to Syracuse, the DOT Truck had 3 passengers, both vehicles went off the road & both overturned. All 9 were taken to area hospitals, the investigation is continuing.
The State Labor Department today released unemployment rates for May. The state's unemployment rate was 7.6% in May, locally Chenango County’s rate dropped ½% to 6.9%, Delaware County’s rate dropped 4/10’s to 7.9% and Otsego County’s rate dropped ½% to 6.9% in May.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested an unidentified 16-year-old female from Guilford on a charge of 2nd degree harassment. The juvenile was arrested after an investigation into a fight on a school bus where the suspect struck the victim in the head and face several times. The juvenile will appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.
State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Vestal and Endicott Police Departments executed a search warrant this morning & arrested 37 year old Raheem Gibson & 35 year old Ann Vargas of Westover on charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Police confiscated cocaine, marihuana, and a scale; both were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Union Court at a later date.
State troopers arrested 31-year-old Howard Archer of Unadilla for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla; Archer was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla Court on July 8th.
The 2013 farm aid concerts will come to the Saratoga performing arts center later this year. The show will be on Saturday September 21, featuring John Mellencamp, Willie nelson, Neil young, Dave Matthews and many other, tickets will go on sale on Friday.
Delaware County’s solid waste composting facility has been operating for 7 years now, and the product from the facility is sold daily for a number of reasons. Solid waste management coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:
(Sue McIntyre 6-26-13)
McIntyre said that information will also be released shortly about this fall’s “Clean Sweep” days.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested a Pennsylvania resident on an active Family Court Warrant. 27-year-old Alfredo Gonzalez of Browndale, Pennsylvania was wanted on a warrant issued by the Chenango County Family Court for failure to pay child support; he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility on $1,000 purge or to serve a 60 day sentence.
Oneonta homeowner Frank Monaco will discuss the Home Performance with Energy Star® Program tomorrow at 12 Shepherd Avenue in Oneonta. Monaco will be joined tomorrow at 11:00 am, by Oneonta Mayor Richard Miller, Assemblyman Bill Magee, area contractors, and Oneonta common council members regarding the program’s benefits to local property owners and contractors. Interested participants will be able to sign up for the program at the event.
The State Labor Department today released unemployment rates for May. The state's unemployment rate was 7.6% in May, locally Chenango County’s rate dropped ½% to 6.9%, Delaware County’s rate dropped 4/10’s to 7.9% and Otsego County’s rate dropped ½% to 6.9% in May.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested an unidentified 16-year-old female from Guilford on a charge of 2nd degree harassment. The juvenile was arrested after an investigation into a fight on a school bus where the suspect struck the victim in the head and face several times. The juvenile will appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.
State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Vestal and Endicott Police Departments executed a search warrant this morning & arrested 37 year old Raheem Gibson & 35 year old Ann Vargas of Westover on charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Police confiscated cocaine, marihuana, and a scale; both were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Union Court at a later date.
State troopers arrested 31-year-old Howard Archer of Unadilla for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla; Archer was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla Court on July 8th.
The 2013 farm aid concerts will come to the Saratoga performing arts center later this year. The show will be on Saturday September 21, featuring John Mellencamp, Willie nelson, Neil young, Dave Matthews and many other, tickets will go on sale on Friday.
Delaware County’s solid waste composting facility has been operating for 7 years now, and the product from the facility is sold daily for a number of reasons. Solid waste management coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:
(Sue McIntyre 6-26-13)
McIntyre said that information will also be released shortly about this fall’s “Clean Sweep” days.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested a Pennsylvania resident on an active Family Court Warrant. 27-year-old Alfredo Gonzalez of Browndale, Pennsylvania was wanted on a warrant issued by the Chenango County Family Court for failure to pay child support; he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility on $1,000 purge or to serve a 60 day sentence.
Oneonta homeowner Frank Monaco will discuss the Home Performance with Energy Star® Program tomorrow at 12 Shepherd Avenue in Oneonta. Monaco will be joined tomorrow at 11:00 am, by Oneonta Mayor Richard Miller, Assemblyman Bill Magee, area contractors, and Oneonta common council members regarding the program’s benefits to local property owners and contractors. Interested participants will be able to sign up for the program at the event.
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WCDO News — Thursday 3-28-13
State Police CNET Team and Vestal Police arrested 2 Johnson City residents for drug possession, following the execution of a search warrant Wednesday morning. Charged were 34 year old Kevin Turner & 36 year old Kevin Andrews for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of Marihuana, Turner was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Police seized 12 ounces of marihuana, plus cocaine, scales, packaging material and over $1,300 in cash. Both were arraigned in the Village of Johnson City Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. The investigation is continuing.
Governor Cuomo reported that $438 million in funding would be included in the 2013-14 Budget under the CHIPS program. Funding will go to municipalities all over the state for various road and bridge repairs. Local counties will see a 15 to 20% increases in CHIPS money in the new state budget for the fiscal year that starts on April 1st.
The state assembly returns to Albany today, to vote on budget bills. The state senate wrapped up their session before the Easter & Passover vacation period early Wednesday morning, the budget totals 143 billion dollars, the assembly will work to complete the budget votes prior to the deadline, on Monday.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 79-year-old Robert Huntley of Greene for 2nd degree Driving While Intoxicated. Huntley was arrested following a traffic stop on State Highway 41 in the Town of Coventry; he was issued an appearance ticket and released to a sober third party. Huntley will appear in the Town of Coventry Court a later date.
Governor Cuomo reported that $438 million in funding would be included in the 2013-14 Budget under the CHIPS program. Funding will go to municipalities all over the state for various road and bridge repairs. Local counties will see a 15 to 20% increases in CHIPS money in the new state budget for the fiscal year that starts on April 1st.
The state assembly returns to Albany today, to vote on budget bills. The state senate wrapped up their session before the Easter & Passover vacation period early Wednesday morning, the budget totals 143 billion dollars, the assembly will work to complete the budget votes prior to the deadline, on Monday.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 79-year-old Robert Huntley of Greene for 2nd degree Driving While Intoxicated. Huntley was arrested following a traffic stop on State Highway 41 in the Town of Coventry; he was issued an appearance ticket and released to a sober third party. Huntley will appear in the Town of Coventry Court a later date.
WCDO News — Thursday 3-21-13
Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver outlined the agreement on the 2013-14 Budget AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN Albany last night; the governor outlined some of the aspects of the plan
(Cuomo 3-21-13)
Senate Leader Dean Skelos agreed that the budget will work this year & into the next one:
(Dean Skelos 3-21-13)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the $350 tax rebate for middle-income families would be a boost in 2014:
(Sheldon Silver 3-21-13)
Budget votes by lawmakers will begin on Saturday, with the potential to be the earliest state budget since 1976 and the first time New York has had three consecutive, on-time budgets since 1984.
Norwich police have arrested 4 people in connection with the sale of heroin. Charged were 25-year-old Ashley Babcock of Norwich, 35-year-old Eneth Davenport of Norwich, 28-year-old Randy Buck of Sherburne, and 24-year-old Michael Marshall of vestal, for 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Babcock and Davenport were also charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and Marshall was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All are being held in the Norwich City lockup pending arraignments scheduled for today in Norwich City Court.
34-year-old Francisco Torres of Oneonta has been indicted by an Otsego County grand jury and has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for allegedly failing to register as a sexual offender. Torres was charged with 2 counts of failure to register as a sexual offender, for allegedly moving to Oneonta from state route 7 in Colliersville in December, and failing to notify authorities within 10 days of the move. Torres may face additional charges for allegedly living in Albany, Hartwick & the town of Maryland without reporting those addresses, as required of level 2 sex offenders, he was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
Traffic detours have been set up following an accident that damaged a bridge on Otsego County Route 11C in the town of Hartwick. Officials said that a tractor-trailer truck tried to fit through the bridge Wednesday, but the rig was too tall and caused damage to a steel beam. The damage has led to traffic detours and changes to the Oneonta Public Transit routes between Oneonta and Cooperstown. 36-year-old Steven Marrero of Newark New Jersey was ticket with exceeding the clearance & for an equipment violation following the accident.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Raymond Travis & 65 year old Wilma Travis of Worcester in connection with filing a false report of a stolen vehicle. Wilma Travis was charged with 3rd degree falsely reporting an incident, Raymond Travis was charged with 6th degree conspiracy and several violations of vehicle and traffic law, they face court action at a later date.
Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 southbound and State Route 17 eastbound between exits 3 & 4 will be reduced to 1 lane between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM nightly beginning Tonight, through this Saturday morning. I-81 southbound exit 4N ramp to State Route 7 northbound will be closed; Traffic will be detoured using exit 4S to State Route 7 northbound. Crews will be working to remove concrete barrier for future lane shifts.
(Cuomo 3-21-13)
Senate Leader Dean Skelos agreed that the budget will work this year & into the next one:
(Dean Skelos 3-21-13)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the $350 tax rebate for middle-income families would be a boost in 2014:
(Sheldon Silver 3-21-13)
Budget votes by lawmakers will begin on Saturday, with the potential to be the earliest state budget since 1976 and the first time New York has had three consecutive, on-time budgets since 1984.
Norwich police have arrested 4 people in connection with the sale of heroin. Charged were 25-year-old Ashley Babcock of Norwich, 35-year-old Eneth Davenport of Norwich, 28-year-old Randy Buck of Sherburne, and 24-year-old Michael Marshall of vestal, for 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Babcock and Davenport were also charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and Marshall was charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All are being held in the Norwich City lockup pending arraignments scheduled for today in Norwich City Court.
34-year-old Francisco Torres of Oneonta has been indicted by an Otsego County grand jury and has been arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for allegedly failing to register as a sexual offender. Torres was charged with 2 counts of failure to register as a sexual offender, for allegedly moving to Oneonta from state route 7 in Colliersville in December, and failing to notify authorities within 10 days of the move. Torres may face additional charges for allegedly living in Albany, Hartwick & the town of Maryland without reporting those addresses, as required of level 2 sex offenders, he was arraigned and was released pending future court action.
Traffic detours have been set up following an accident that damaged a bridge on Otsego County Route 11C in the town of Hartwick. Officials said that a tractor-trailer truck tried to fit through the bridge Wednesday, but the rig was too tall and caused damage to a steel beam. The damage has led to traffic detours and changes to the Oneonta Public Transit routes between Oneonta and Cooperstown. 36-year-old Steven Marrero of Newark New Jersey was ticket with exceeding the clearance & for an equipment violation following the accident.
Otsego county sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Raymond Travis & 65 year old Wilma Travis of Worcester in connection with filing a false report of a stolen vehicle. Wilma Travis was charged with 3rd degree falsely reporting an incident, Raymond Travis was charged with 6th degree conspiracy and several violations of vehicle and traffic law, they face court action at a later date.
Motorists are advised that Interstate 81 southbound and State Route 17 eastbound between exits 3 & 4 will be reduced to 1 lane between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM nightly beginning Tonight, through this Saturday morning. I-81 southbound exit 4N ramp to State Route 7 northbound will be closed; Traffic will be detoured using exit 4S to State Route 7 northbound. Crews will be working to remove concrete barrier for future lane shifts.
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WCDO News — Monday 1-7-13
Residents in the village of Bainbridge are being asked to conserve water, as a leak in the water delivery system has not yet been found and repaired. Mayor Chick Darling explains:
(Chick Darling)
Darling requested that village water users refrain from using their washing machines, garden hoses & dishwashers until the leak is repaired.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers would save more than $500 million on health insurance premiums in 2013 because the Department of Financial Services cut rate increase requests by insurers. Health insurers requested weighted average increases of approximately 12.4 percent, but DFS, cut the average increase to 7.5 percent. Additional Information is available at governor.ny.gov.
24-year-old Jovan Gresham of Vestal pleaded guilty to assault and weapons charges for shooting a man 8 times at the former Victoria’s Restaurant in Binghamton in 2010. Gresham pleaded guilty to 1st degree assault and 2 counts of 2nd degree criminal possession of a weapon, for the shooting of Karlshen Marks, and for unlawfully possessing a loaded handgun in the City of Binghamton. Gresham faces sentencing on April 1st; he was released on a cash bail bond of $50,000.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 55-year-old Mitchell Farwell on charges of 2nd degree Harassment and Resisting Arrest. Farwell was charged following an investigation into a noise complaint in the Town of Norwich, he is accused of pushing the responding Deputy during his investigation and then attempted to prevent an arrest from being made. Farwell was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $500 cash bail.
Firefighters responded to a fire at 1065 Delaware County Highway 11 in Davenport Friday that destroyed a 2 story home. The Layton family escaped without injury, but they lost family possessions a few pets in the blaze. Firefighters from Davenport, East Meredith, Meridale, Oneonta, West Oneonta, Schenevus, Otego, Stamford and FAST units of Franklin and Worcester responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Children in the Walton central school district have been receiving death threats as well as Violent & suggestive images through Facebook. About a dozen students were targeted, through their Facebook accounts; Walton police hope to have an arrest shortly.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 19 year old Joseph Daring of New Berlin on a 2nd degree harassment charge. Daring is accused of grabbing of an unidentified victim by the neck during an argument. Daring will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State Senator Jim Seward & Congressmen Chris Gibson toured Otsego County today. Seward attended the Otsego County Chamber State of the State Breakfast in Oneonta, followed by tours of Ioxus, Corning, and Custom Electronics in through the afternoon. Both men were recently re-elected to their positions & were sworn in last week to serve their next terms.
A former Otsego county motel manager has turned himself in to local authorities, after allegedly cashing a forged check in Oneonta last year. 24-year-old Kyle VanDewerker is accused of cashing a $600 check while serving as the manager of the Amber Life Inn Motel in Colliersville, a warrant of arrest was obtained for VanDewerker from the Oneonta City Court following a complaint form the motel owner. VanDewerker faces court action shortly.
(Chick Darling)
Darling requested that village water users refrain from using their washing machines, garden hoses & dishwashers until the leak is repaired.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers would save more than $500 million on health insurance premiums in 2013 because the Department of Financial Services cut rate increase requests by insurers. Health insurers requested weighted average increases of approximately 12.4 percent, but DFS, cut the average increase to 7.5 percent. Additional Information is available at governor.ny.gov.
24-year-old Jovan Gresham of Vestal pleaded guilty to assault and weapons charges for shooting a man 8 times at the former Victoria’s Restaurant in Binghamton in 2010. Gresham pleaded guilty to 1st degree assault and 2 counts of 2nd degree criminal possession of a weapon, for the shooting of Karlshen Marks, and for unlawfully possessing a loaded handgun in the City of Binghamton. Gresham faces sentencing on April 1st; he was released on a cash bail bond of $50,000.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 55-year-old Mitchell Farwell on charges of 2nd degree Harassment and Resisting Arrest. Farwell was charged following an investigation into a noise complaint in the Town of Norwich, he is accused of pushing the responding Deputy during his investigation and then attempted to prevent an arrest from being made. Farwell was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on $500 cash bail.
Firefighters responded to a fire at 1065 Delaware County Highway 11 in Davenport Friday that destroyed a 2 story home. The Layton family escaped without injury, but they lost family possessions a few pets in the blaze. Firefighters from Davenport, East Meredith, Meridale, Oneonta, West Oneonta, Schenevus, Otego, Stamford and FAST units of Franklin and Worcester responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Children in the Walton central school district have been receiving death threats as well as Violent & suggestive images through Facebook. About a dozen students were targeted, through their Facebook accounts; Walton police hope to have an arrest shortly.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 19 year old Joseph Daring of New Berlin on a 2nd degree harassment charge. Daring is accused of grabbing of an unidentified victim by the neck during an argument. Daring will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State Senator Jim Seward & Congressmen Chris Gibson toured Otsego County today. Seward attended the Otsego County Chamber State of the State Breakfast in Oneonta, followed by tours of Ioxus, Corning, and Custom Electronics in through the afternoon. Both men were recently re-elected to their positions & were sworn in last week to serve their next terms.
A former Otsego county motel manager has turned himself in to local authorities, after allegedly cashing a forged check in Oneonta last year. 24-year-old Kyle VanDewerker is accused of cashing a $600 check while serving as the manager of the Amber Life Inn Motel in Colliersville, a warrant of arrest was obtained for VanDewerker from the Oneonta City Court following a complaint form the motel owner. VanDewerker faces court action shortly.
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