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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-1-16
Motorists must now slow down when they drive past sanitation vehicles, as a new state law classifies garbage trucks and waste collection vehicles as “hazard vehicles,” which adds them to the state's “Move Over” law. Motorists must reduce their speed when passing waste and recycling collection vehicles with flashing lights, a violation could result in fines of $45 to $100 and can carry a prison term of up to 15 days. The "Move Over" law in 2012 required motorists to slow down when passing a construction zone or public safety vehicle with flashing lights; tow trucks & and now garbage trucks are added to the law.
21-year-old Rebel Whitman of Binghamton man faces several charges, after allegedly trying to flee law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Colesville Road near Route 11 in the Town of Kirkwood early this morning, Whitman allegedly failed to comply & continued to Sanitaria Springs, into Chenango County through back roads & then onto State Route 206 in the Town of Greene, where he sideswiped a State Police vehicle before traveling into a ditch. Whitman & a passenger were taken into custody, Whitman was charged with Forgery, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, plus numerous other Violations. Whitman was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and taken to the Broome County Jail. Whitman's unidentified passenger was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced $28.3 million in federal highway safety grants has been awarded to 550 programs throughout New York State to improve overall highway safety and reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is distributing the funding in the form of grants to state, local and not-for-profit agencies to support specific types of driver safety initiatives: A complete list of 2017 grant projects is available at safeny.ny.gov.
A free workshop, "So You Think You Want to Be an Entrepreneur," will be held today from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Oxford Academy High School multipurpose room. Ariana Blossom of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will talk about entrepreneurship demands and opportunities, she will be joined by guest presenter Reggie Smith, a telecommunications industry professional and a former NFL Player for the Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition and Friends of the Upper Delaware River are working on a project to protect, manage, and restore waterways in Delaware County. Public workshops will be held today at the Deposit State Theater at 148 Front Street, on Wednesday at the Hancock Town Hall at 661 West Main Street & on Thursday at the Colchester American Legion Hall on River Road in Downsville, all meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
The next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. At 6:30, the Race Committee Meeting will begin & at 7:30 PM the Regular meeting will begin. More information is available at 607-237-6008.
The State Office of General Services announced that there will be surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions in Broome County on Wednesday, November 9. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov, by email to state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov, or by calling (518) 457-6335. The auctions will be at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & at 1:30 PM at SUNY Binghamton at Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units are available to hunters today. More information is available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide at dec.ny.gov.
The Next Oneonta Common Council meeting will be held this evening at Oneonta's City Hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. The Council is also scheduled for a 2017 Budget meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Oneonta Police arrested 32-year-old Michael Young of New York City for allegedly bringing 149 bags of heroin into Oneonta by bus. Young was arrested Sunday at the Oneonta Trailways bus station on Market Street after police received information about a delivery of drugs into the City. Young was charged with the Criminal possession of a controlled substance & Unlawful possession of marijuana.
Delaware County Deputies responded Monday to a report of a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Franklin. Deputies arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck on its roof with the occupant still inside. 72-year-old John Condon of East Meredith drove off of the roadway, through a ditch, flipped over & landed back on the roadway on the vehicle’s roof. Condon was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. No tickets were issued.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse will hold a free Training on Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Preregistration is requested at 518-449-3581 Ext 130
A Red Cross blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Robert W. Follet Hall, 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich. Those who would like to schedule an appointment can do so by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
21-year-old Rebel Whitman of Binghamton man faces several charges, after allegedly trying to flee law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Colesville Road near Route 11 in the Town of Kirkwood early this morning, Whitman allegedly failed to comply & continued to Sanitaria Springs, into Chenango County through back roads & then onto State Route 206 in the Town of Greene, where he sideswiped a State Police vehicle before traveling into a ditch. Whitman & a passenger were taken into custody, Whitman was charged with Forgery, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, plus numerous other Violations. Whitman was arraigned in the Town of Kirkwood Court and taken to the Broome County Jail. Whitman's unidentified passenger was released.
Governor Cuomo today announced $28.3 million in federal highway safety grants has been awarded to 550 programs throughout New York State to improve overall highway safety and reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is distributing the funding in the form of grants to state, local and not-for-profit agencies to support specific types of driver safety initiatives: A complete list of 2017 grant projects is available at safeny.ny.gov.
A free workshop, "So You Think You Want to Be an Entrepreneur," will be held today from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Oxford Academy High School multipurpose room. Ariana Blossom of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will talk about entrepreneurship demands and opportunities, she will be joined by guest presenter Reggie Smith, a telecommunications industry professional and a former NFL Player for the Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition and Friends of the Upper Delaware River are working on a project to protect, manage, and restore waterways in Delaware County. Public workshops will be held today at the Deposit State Theater at 148 Front Street, on Wednesday at the Hancock Town Hall at 661 West Main Street & on Thursday at the Colchester American Legion Hall on River Road in Downsville, all meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
The next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held tonight at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill on route 7 in Bainbridge. At 6:30, the Race Committee Meeting will begin & at 7:30 PM the Regular meeting will begin. More information is available at 607-237-6008.
The State Office of General Services announced that there will be surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions in Broome County on Wednesday, November 9. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov, by email to state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov, or by calling (518) 457-6335. The auctions will be at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & at 1:30 PM at SUNY Binghamton at Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units are available to hunters today. More information is available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide at dec.ny.gov.
The Next Oneonta Common Council meeting will be held this evening at Oneonta's City Hall. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. The Council is also scheduled for a 2017 Budget meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Oneonta Police arrested 32-year-old Michael Young of New York City for allegedly bringing 149 bags of heroin into Oneonta by bus. Young was arrested Sunday at the Oneonta Trailways bus station on Market Street after police received information about a delivery of drugs into the City. Young was charged with the Criminal possession of a controlled substance & Unlawful possession of marijuana.
Delaware County Deputies responded Monday to a report of a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Hwy 28 in the Town of Franklin. Deputies arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck on its roof with the occupant still inside. 72-year-old John Condon of East Meredith drove off of the roadway, through a ditch, flipped over & landed back on the roadway on the vehicle’s roof. Condon was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. No tickets were issued.
The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse will hold a free Training on Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney. Preregistration is requested at 518-449-3581 Ext 130
A Red Cross blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Robert W. Follet Hall, 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich. Those who would like to schedule an appointment can do so by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 9-14-16
1 person was killed in a 3-vehicle accident this morning at the I-81 State Route 17 interchange area in the city of Binghamton, according Binghamton Mayor Rich David. The crash involved at least 2-tractor trailer truck, it happened near Exit 3 Broad Avenue just before 9:00 this morning. Binghamton City Police announced that they are investigating and State DOT officials report that the section of road will be closed for a lengthy period of time while the investigators try to determine the cause of the accident. The northbound lanes of I- 81 reopened late this morning; the southbound lanes are closed between Exit 2 and Exit 4. Detours have been set up to accommodate traffic.
State Police arrested 42-year-old Jason Brundige of Norwich, for 2nd degree assault, petty larceny & aggravated harassment. Troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute on August 9th at a home on White Stone Road in the Town of Norwich. Brundige is accused of causing serious injuries to the victim& stealing $300 from the victim’s belongings. Brundige left the scene & sent several threatening phone and text messages to the victim. Brundige was located in the Town of Amsterdam; he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail with no bail set pending court action in the Town of Norwich court on Thursday.
State Police arrested 32-year-old Rodney Clark of Vestal for criminal contempt & 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, after troopers responded to a request to check the welfare of 3 children in the Town of Conklin. Clark was babysitting his three young children at his ex-wife’s trailer; he is accused of being impaired by drugs and alcohol, which also violated a court order of protection that had been placed against him. Clark was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set pending future court action
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Preferred Mutual will be hosting a Home Fire Preparedness canvasing event in Norwich. American Red Cross staff and Preferred Mutual volunteers will be visiting residents on Conkey Avenue, Sheldon Street, and Canasawacta Street, installing free smoke detectors for those homes in need. All residents will also receive educational materials about how to protect themselves, their families, and their homes in the event of a fire. The event will be this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting at the Norwich Fire Department at 31 East Main Street. According to the American Red Cross, home fires are responsible for approximately 7 deaths every day and over 7 billion dollars-worth of property damage every year.
The 2nd annual "Glow Run" Benefit will be held this Saturday at General Clinton park in Bainbridge, to raise funds though a %K walk or run, and through the sale of t-shirts, for Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford. Heather Bucalos organized the event:
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Bucalos said that there will be tables set up with people talking about how to donate bone marrow, with WCDO's Nate Lull particciapting, the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM saturday.
SUNY Oneonta is among the top 50 colleges in the Northeast again, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Suny Oneonta ranked 44th in the “Best Regional Universities—North” category. Among public institutions in the region, SUNY Oneonta is ranked No. 12. Oneonta is one of 11 SUNY schools that made the top 100 this year.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament today at the Stamford Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:00 am, and the four-person captain and crew tourney will begin with a shotgun start at noon.
State Police arrested 42-year-old Jason Brundige of Norwich, for 2nd degree assault, petty larceny & aggravated harassment. Troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute on August 9th at a home on White Stone Road in the Town of Norwich. Brundige is accused of causing serious injuries to the victim& stealing $300 from the victim’s belongings. Brundige left the scene & sent several threatening phone and text messages to the victim. Brundige was located in the Town of Amsterdam; he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail with no bail set pending court action in the Town of Norwich court on Thursday.
State Police arrested 32-year-old Rodney Clark of Vestal for criminal contempt & 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, after troopers responded to a request to check the welfare of 3 children in the Town of Conklin. Clark was babysitting his three young children at his ex-wife’s trailer; he is accused of being impaired by drugs and alcohol, which also violated a court order of protection that had been placed against him. Clark was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set pending future court action
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Preferred Mutual will be hosting a Home Fire Preparedness canvasing event in Norwich. American Red Cross staff and Preferred Mutual volunteers will be visiting residents on Conkey Avenue, Sheldon Street, and Canasawacta Street, installing free smoke detectors for those homes in need. All residents will also receive educational materials about how to protect themselves, their families, and their homes in the event of a fire. The event will be this Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting at the Norwich Fire Department at 31 East Main Street. According to the American Red Cross, home fires are responsible for approximately 7 deaths every day and over 7 billion dollars-worth of property damage every year.
The 2nd annual "Glow Run" Benefit will be held this Saturday at General Clinton park in Bainbridge, to raise funds though a %K walk or run, and through the sale of t-shirts, for Mindy Ives Natoli of Oxford. Heather Bucalos organized the event:
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Bucalos said that there will be tables set up with people talking about how to donate bone marrow, with WCDO's Nate Lull particciapting, the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM saturday.
SUNY Oneonta is among the top 50 colleges in the Northeast again, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings. Suny Oneonta ranked 44th in the “Best Regional Universities—North” category. Among public institutions in the region, SUNY Oneonta is ranked No. 12. Oneonta is one of 11 SUNY schools that made the top 100 this year.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament today at the Stamford Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:00 am, and the four-person captain and crew tourney will begin with a shotgun start at noon.
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-17-16
The Village of Sidney Police Department executed a search warrant Tuesday at 17 Cartwright Avenue, following an investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics in the Village. During the search, Cocaine, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were seized. 25-year-old Emery Rivera-Estrella of Sidney was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. She was arraigned in the Village of Sidney court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. More charges are pending. The Sidney Police Department was assisted by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office with K9 Ozzie & the State Police during the execution of the search warrant.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Donald McManus of Apalachin, following allegations that McManus pocketed $8,200 worth of the proceeds from the sale of leftover copper used as part of the East Campus dorm construction at SUNY Binghamton. McManus was sentenced in Vestal Town Court to 3 years of probation; McManus must pay restitution to SUNY Binghamton in the amount of $8,256.59, and is prohibited from working in a construction job or in any capacity for SUNY Binghamton. McManus entered a plea of guilty on March 4th, to 4th degree Attempted Grand Larceny.
The Oneonta Department of public Service will continue flushing water mains on the low service in the downtown region next week. Flushing will occur between 11:00 PM & 5:30 AM from Monday August 22nd through Thursday the 25th. Water users may notice low pressure or a change in water color, more information is available at 432-2100.
The next Otsego county free rabies clinic will be held today, in Oneonta. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park for dogs & cats that are at least 3 months old.
The Oneonta city clerk's office announces that the airport commission & the planning Commission meetings originally scheduled for today have been cancelled, the next meetings for both commissions will be on September 21st at city hall.
The City of Oneonta & The Oneonta Municipal Airport Commission announced their 50th Anniversary Celebration would be held next month. The Celebration will be held on Saturday September 17th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Airport at 391 Airport road.
It will be another full day of activities at the Delaware County Fair Thursday. Spokesman John Jackson comments:
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The Delaware County Fair runs through Saturday night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
Governor Cuomo announced the first $18 million of awards of the Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Program, which helps farmers and agribusinesses expand and improve their operations, while promoting the responsible use and protection of the State’s natural resources. In this first round, 214 projects were awarded funding in 11 counties throughout the Southern Tier. Locally, Broome, Chenango & Delaware counties will get over 4 million dollars in Grants through the program.
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to the state’s 59 county-based Area Agencies on Aging to help New York’s seniors remain in their homes and communities of choice. The funding will help maximize independence and prevent advanced and more expensive levels of care for seniors. Nearly 70,000 New York seniors will benefit from the program; Southern Tier seniors will receive $2,764,112. The complete list of awards by county is available on the New York State Office for the Aging website.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation requiring cats and dogs used for research by higher education institutions be offered for adoption through private placement or shelter organizations. The bill would require the animals be deemed suitable for adoption by the attending veterinarian at the research facility. Once the research involving these dogs and cats is completed, academic institutions would then make them available to local shelters, animal rescue centers and humane societies, in order to be adopted.
The City of Oneonta will be blanket patching Church Street from High Street to Franklin Street, And Ford Avenue from Main Street to Walnut Street starting today through next Tuesday. There will be no on street parking, all vehicles must be moved by 6:00 AM each day, or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. More information is available at 432-2100.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Donald McManus of Apalachin, following allegations that McManus pocketed $8,200 worth of the proceeds from the sale of leftover copper used as part of the East Campus dorm construction at SUNY Binghamton. McManus was sentenced in Vestal Town Court to 3 years of probation; McManus must pay restitution to SUNY Binghamton in the amount of $8,256.59, and is prohibited from working in a construction job or in any capacity for SUNY Binghamton. McManus entered a plea of guilty on March 4th, to 4th degree Attempted Grand Larceny.
The Oneonta Department of public Service will continue flushing water mains on the low service in the downtown region next week. Flushing will occur between 11:00 PM & 5:30 AM from Monday August 22nd through Thursday the 25th. Water users may notice low pressure or a change in water color, more information is available at 432-2100.
The next Otsego county free rabies clinic will be held today, in Oneonta. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park for dogs & cats that are at least 3 months old.
The Oneonta city clerk's office announces that the airport commission & the planning Commission meetings originally scheduled for today have been cancelled, the next meetings for both commissions will be on September 21st at city hall.
The City of Oneonta & The Oneonta Municipal Airport Commission announced their 50th Anniversary Celebration would be held next month. The Celebration will be held on Saturday September 17th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Airport at 391 Airport road.
It will be another full day of activities at the Delaware County Fair Thursday. Spokesman John Jackson comments:
(John Jackson Thursday)
The Delaware County Fair runs through Saturday night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
Governor Cuomo announced the first $18 million of awards of the Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Program, which helps farmers and agribusinesses expand and improve their operations, while promoting the responsible use and protection of the State’s natural resources. In this first round, 214 projects were awarded funding in 11 counties throughout the Southern Tier. Locally, Broome, Chenango & Delaware counties will get over 4 million dollars in Grants through the program.
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to the state’s 59 county-based Area Agencies on Aging to help New York’s seniors remain in their homes and communities of choice. The funding will help maximize independence and prevent advanced and more expensive levels of care for seniors. Nearly 70,000 New York seniors will benefit from the program; Southern Tier seniors will receive $2,764,112. The complete list of awards by county is available on the New York State Office for the Aging website.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation requiring cats and dogs used for research by higher education institutions be offered for adoption through private placement or shelter organizations. The bill would require the animals be deemed suitable for adoption by the attending veterinarian at the research facility. Once the research involving these dogs and cats is completed, academic institutions would then make them available to local shelters, animal rescue centers and humane societies, in order to be adopted.
The City of Oneonta will be blanket patching Church Street from High Street to Franklin Street, And Ford Avenue from Main Street to Walnut Street starting today through next Tuesday. There will be no on street parking, all vehicles must be moved by 6:00 AM each day, or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. More information is available at 432-2100.
WCDO News — Friday 6-24-16
The State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, State Troopers and Oneonta Police Department executed a search warrant at 510 Main Street in the City of Oneonta, following an investigation into heroin sales. Troopers seized 110 bags of heroin, $343 in cash, digital drug scales, 22 marihuana plants, 5 shotguns, 4 rifles, ammunition, 3 daggers, and marijuana cultivation equipment. 29 year old Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a felon, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawfully Growing Cannabis. The Endangering Welfare of a Child charge is the result of a 5 year old child and 4 week old infant living in the residence where narcotics were found. Sherwood was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Red Roof Inn, on Old Front Street in the Town of Dickinson Thursday, following the report of a patron destroying a room. 42-year-old Loretta Parliman is accused of causing about $1500.00 damage, she was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Parliman was charged with Criminal Mischief, False Personation, & faces additional charges following the secretion of narcotics from a body cavity.
46-year-old Cindy Fortner of Homer is expected to plead guilty in Broome County Court this afternoon to Conspiracy, in connection with the abduction of her teenage daughters, Shaeleen & Kylea Fortner, from the Town of Binghamton. Prosecutors accused Fortner of arranging her daughters April 2015 abduction and was an accomplice along with 29-year-old Amanda Hellmann of Vestal, who already pleaded guilty to kidnapping & will serve 10 years in prison.
State Police stopped a Hyundai speeding at 83 miles per hour on State Route 17 this afternoon in the Town of Sanford. 20 year old Shymil McBee-Miles of Binghamton was driving a stolen vehicle that from Vestal. When Troopers approached the vehicle, McBee-Miles drove away, at a high rate of speed, fleeing the scene. McBee-Miles attempted to take exit 82's ramp at a high rate of speed, and crash the vehicle, which overturned & he was ejected from the vehicle and was arrested while attempting to crawl away. McBee-Miles was transported to Wilson Hospital for a knee injury. McBee-Miles was arraigned in the Town of Windsor court for criminal possession of stolen property, He was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set, additional charges pending.
The Sidney High School Visual Arts Department Exhibit at the Harrington Gallery on Cartwright Avenue, will be on display through tomorrow at 4:00 PM. The exhibit can be seen between 11:00 & 4:00 on Saturday
The Charles Jacobi American Legion post at 22 Union Street in Sidney, will hold a graduation day barbecue Saturday. The barbecue will begin at 12:00 noon until all are gone. Pre-orders are availaCINDY ble at 563-8031.
The Village of Sidney Police Department announced that on Monday, the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing will be sometime on Tuesday. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
Governor Cuomo today announced that maple syrup production in New York has increased by 18%, breaking last year’s 70-year production record by more than 100,000 gallons and maintaining the state’s standing as the second leading producer behing Vermont, of fresh maple syrup in the nation. New York’s maple farmers produced more than 700,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2016, due to warmer-than-normal temperatures, which allowed for an extended season.
Area School district will be holding their Graduation Exercises this weekend. Tonight, Charlotte valley & Windsor will hold their graduation ceremonies at 6:30, at 7:00 PM, graduations will be held for seniors of Afton, Deposit, Franklin, Milford, Morris, Unatego & Laurens. On Saturday AT 10:00 am, Ceremonies will begin for Sidney, Greene, Harpursville, Norwich, & Walton, at 10:30 for Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, at 10:45 for Oneonta, & 11:00 AM for Oxford Academy. Saturday afternoon graduation ceremonies will be held for Unadilla Valley at 2:00 PM & Saturday night for Bainbridge-Guilford Seniors at 7:00 PM. Edmeston seniors will graduate on Sunday afternoon.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s department responded to a burglary in progress at 268 Round Pond Road in the Town of Smithville Thursday morning. A Sheriff’s Deputy and members of the Greene Police Department discovered a male suspect in the residence, at 11:15 AM, officers noticed smoke coming from the rear of the residence and called for fire department response. The suspect jumped through a window at the rear of the residence in an attempt to escape & suffered injuries. 26-year-old Adam King of Smithville was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City; he was released to the custody of the Sheriff's department. The fire was caused extensive damage to the residence, & is considered to be a total loss. King was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Arson & Criminal Mischief, and he was arraigned this morning in the Town of Smithville Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary Tuesday at the Canasawacta Country Club, a suspect had stolen cash and a golf cart; a second golf cart had been stolen previously. Deputies discovered a golf cart in a ditch in the area of Owens Road in Plymouth. 21 year old Jeremiah Garbett of Plymouth was arrested, The stolen cash and both stolen golf carts were recovered, Garbett was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 to reappear at a later date.
A City of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on 1 count of 3rd degree Assault. Ann Myrick was charged, for allegedly knocking a 66-year-old victim to the ground in Bill’s Diner in Norwich, causing serious physical injury. Myrick was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross will hold another Blood Drive today in West Oneonta, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department. Appointments are made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Red Roof Inn, on Old Front Street in the Town of Dickinson Thursday, following the report of a patron destroying a room. 42-year-old Loretta Parliman is accused of causing about $1500.00 damage, she was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Parliman was charged with Criminal Mischief, False Personation, & faces additional charges following the secretion of narcotics from a body cavity.
46-year-old Cindy Fortner of Homer is expected to plead guilty in Broome County Court this afternoon to Conspiracy, in connection with the abduction of her teenage daughters, Shaeleen & Kylea Fortner, from the Town of Binghamton. Prosecutors accused Fortner of arranging her daughters April 2015 abduction and was an accomplice along with 29-year-old Amanda Hellmann of Vestal, who already pleaded guilty to kidnapping & will serve 10 years in prison.
State Police stopped a Hyundai speeding at 83 miles per hour on State Route 17 this afternoon in the Town of Sanford. 20 year old Shymil McBee-Miles of Binghamton was driving a stolen vehicle that from Vestal. When Troopers approached the vehicle, McBee-Miles drove away, at a high rate of speed, fleeing the scene. McBee-Miles attempted to take exit 82's ramp at a high rate of speed, and crash the vehicle, which overturned & he was ejected from the vehicle and was arrested while attempting to crawl away. McBee-Miles was transported to Wilson Hospital for a knee injury. McBee-Miles was arraigned in the Town of Windsor court for criminal possession of stolen property, He was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set, additional charges pending.
The Sidney High School Visual Arts Department Exhibit at the Harrington Gallery on Cartwright Avenue, will be on display through tomorrow at 4:00 PM. The exhibit can be seen between 11:00 & 4:00 on Saturday
The Charles Jacobi American Legion post at 22 Union Street in Sidney, will hold a graduation day barbecue Saturday. The barbecue will begin at 12:00 noon until all are gone. Pre-orders are availaCINDY ble at 563-8031.
The Village of Sidney Police Department announced that on Monday, the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing will be sometime on Tuesday. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
Governor Cuomo today announced that maple syrup production in New York has increased by 18%, breaking last year’s 70-year production record by more than 100,000 gallons and maintaining the state’s standing as the second leading producer behing Vermont, of fresh maple syrup in the nation. New York’s maple farmers produced more than 700,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2016, due to warmer-than-normal temperatures, which allowed for an extended season.
Area School district will be holding their Graduation Exercises this weekend. Tonight, Charlotte valley & Windsor will hold their graduation ceremonies at 6:30, at 7:00 PM, graduations will be held for seniors of Afton, Deposit, Franklin, Milford, Morris, Unatego & Laurens. On Saturday AT 10:00 am, Ceremonies will begin for Sidney, Greene, Harpursville, Norwich, & Walton, at 10:30 for Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, at 10:45 for Oneonta, & 11:00 AM for Oxford Academy. Saturday afternoon graduation ceremonies will be held for Unadilla Valley at 2:00 PM & Saturday night for Bainbridge-Guilford Seniors at 7:00 PM. Edmeston seniors will graduate on Sunday afternoon.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s department responded to a burglary in progress at 268 Round Pond Road in the Town of Smithville Thursday morning. A Sheriff’s Deputy and members of the Greene Police Department discovered a male suspect in the residence, at 11:15 AM, officers noticed smoke coming from the rear of the residence and called for fire department response. The suspect jumped through a window at the rear of the residence in an attempt to escape & suffered injuries. 26-year-old Adam King of Smithville was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City; he was released to the custody of the Sheriff's department. The fire was caused extensive damage to the residence, & is considered to be a total loss. King was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Arson & Criminal Mischief, and he was arraigned this morning in the Town of Smithville Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary Tuesday at the Canasawacta Country Club, a suspect had stolen cash and a golf cart; a second golf cart had been stolen previously. Deputies discovered a golf cart in a ditch in the area of Owens Road in Plymouth. 21 year old Jeremiah Garbett of Plymouth was arrested, The stolen cash and both stolen golf carts were recovered, Garbett was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 to reappear at a later date.
A City of Norwich resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on 1 count of 3rd degree Assault. Ann Myrick was charged, for allegedly knocking a 66-year-old victim to the ground in Bill’s Diner in Norwich, causing serious physical injury. Myrick was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
The American Red Cross will hold another Blood Drive today in West Oneonta, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department. Appointments are made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 6-1-16
Hundreds attended the dedication ceremony Saturday morning for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park. Association member & Retired Army member Dane Woytek comments:
(Dane Woytek 5-31-16)
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch attended the ceremony & spoke to the crowd:
(Crouch 5-31-16)
Congressman Chris Gibson told WCDO News he was proud of the finished park, as both the congressional representative for the area, and as a retired Army Veteran.
(Gibson 5-31-16)
Others who spoke at the ceremony Saturday, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak, US Air Force Brigadier General James McIntyre, & Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is a Sidney High School Graduate originally from Masonville.
Governor Cuomo visited the State Correction Officer Monday, who was injured by an exploding package left by his mailbox Sunday morning in Oneida County. The 52-year-old officer is in critical condition, & the FBI is investigating to see if the explosion was related to the victim's job in the prison system & they are investigating the level of sophistication of the explosive.
The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in Binghamton, today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane for concrete median barrier work at State Route 17 eastbound between Exit 70 Johnson City and Exit 72 Binghamton & State Route 17 westbound between Exit 72 Prospect Street and Exit 71 Airport Road.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Co-Chair Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez will convene another Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force Session in Southern Tier today. The session will be held at Binghamton University in the Innovative Technologies Complex in Vestal, at 4:40 PM.
THE 54TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
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CANADIANS Guilame BLAIS AND MATTHEW PELLERIN FROM QUEBEC WON THIS YEAR’S TWO-PERSON PRO RACE. THEY BEAT 2ND PLACE FINISHERS, MATT RUDNITSKY FROM GILBERTSVILLE AND HIS PARTNER, 7 TIME REGATTA WINNER, STEVE LAJOIE BY JUST 68 SECONDS. PELLERIN TOLD WCDO IT FELT GOOD TO WIN THIS YEAR’S CLINTON REGATTA…
(REGATTA 2016-MATTHEW PELLERIN)
IN THE STILL “NEW” 4 PERSON CLASS, A LOCAL TEAM TOOK TOP HONORS. JEFF SHULTIS FROM OTEGO, ALLEN NICHOLS FROM LAURENS, LARRY HARRISON AND BOB WISSY FROM ONEONTA. HARRISON TALKED ABOUT THEIR TEAM….
(REGATTA 2016-LARRY HARRISON)
AFTER A 12-YEAR LAYOFF FROM RACING THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA, 36 TIME FINISHER BOB ZAVERAL TOOK TO THE WATER WITH HIS 23 YEAR OLD SON, RYAN FOR HIS VERY FIRST GENERAL CLINTON 70 MILE CANOE RACE. THEY WON THE MENS UNDER 50 YEARS OF AGE DIVISION. RYAN SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT THE RACE….
(REGATTA 2016-RYAN ZAVERAL)
WCDO’S SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL AND HIS PARTNER, BRETT SHERWOOD OF MORRIS TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE MENS RECREATION CLASS. IT WAS THE FIRST REGATTA VICTORY FOR BOTH PADDLERS. NATE SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS….
(REGATTA 2016-NATE LULL)
RACERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANDIAN PROVINCES COMPETED DURING THE 4-DAY REGATTA
IN THE 70 MILE ONE MAN PRO RACE ON MONDAY, MICHIGAN’S NICK WALTON TOOK TOP HONORS FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 5 YEARS. WALTON SPOKE WITH WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE….
(REGATTA 2016-NICK WALTON)
IN THE STOCK ALUMINUM 70-MILE RACE, Brothers BILL AND BRIAN WALLEY FROM WALTON CAME IN FIRST WITH A TIME OF 9 HOURS 36 MINUTES AND 53 SECONDS. THIS WAS THEIR 3RD STRAIGHT VICTORY. CRAIG SPOKE WITH THE WALLEY BROTHERS AT THE FINISH LINE….
(REGATTA 2016-WALLEY BROTHERS)
THIS YEAR’S REGATTA FEATURED PADDLERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANADIAN PROVINCES. NEARLY A THOUSAND PADDDLERS COMPETED OVER THE 4 DAY REGATTA.
Approximately 1000 paddlers participated in the 54th General Clinton Canoe Regatta this Memorial Day weekend
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Long time Paddler Joe Shaw of Massachusetts won the 70-mile kayak endurance race & Spoke to WCDO's Craig Stevens about the race:
(Regatta 2016-Joe Shaw)
Craig also spoke with Bryan & Rob Birdsall of Unadilla, the brothers took top honors in the Men’s NYMCRA Stock Endurance race:
(Regatta 2016-Birdsalls)
The 2016 General Clinton Canoe Regatta Pro race was won by Canadians Mathew Pellerin & Guillaume Blaise for the 2nd time in 3 years, WCDO’s Craig Stevens spoke with the winners after the race:
(Regatta 2016 Pro winners)
The Pair beat 2nd place finishers Matt Rudnitsky of Gilbertsville and 7-time Regatta Winner Steve Lajoie by 68 seconds. Local Paddlers Trevor Lefever & Ben Schlimmer of Oneonta took 3rd in the pro race.
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Paddlers from 27 States & 5 Canadian Provinces participated in this year’s regatta.
1 of 2 men, who murdered 2 area convenience store clerks in the same week in September of 1982, has been denied bail. 66-year-old Thomas Marlowe will continue to serve 23 years to life in prison after being convicted for murder, robbery and perjury in connection with the killings of 22-year-old Christine Kamide of Binghamton and 19-year-old James Wilcox of Afton. 62-year-old Herman Neu was the gunman in those killing, he will not be eligible for parole until 2033.
A new Siena Poll out Today shows that 60% of New Yorkers believe Governor Cuomo is an ethical public official. Cuomo’s top aide Joe Percoco and lobbyist Todd Howe are both under investigation currently with possible corruption involving the Governor’s Buffalo Billion Development plan. The poll also found that more than half of voters have the most trust in Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The Siena Poll surveyed 825 registered New York voters, and had a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
The Vestal Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Friday morning. 56-year-old Paul Rymer of Owego was killed in a crash at about 4:00 AM on Route 17 in Vestal. Vestal Police & State Police reported that a tractor-trailer driven by 54-year-old Jacek Swiston of Vestal, attempted to make a U-turn through the median from the westbound lanes, when he pulled into the path Rymer’s pickup truck, which struck the trailer. Rymer was killed instantly. The investigation is continuing by the Broome County District Attorney’s office.
A series of workshops will be offered to help area business owners and organization leaders with New York’s Consolidated Funding Application process. The workshops are sponsored by the MARK Project and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, they will be held at the Poppy’s in Downsville on June 7th, Delaware County e-Center in Delhi on June 8th, the Erpf Center in Arkville on June 9th, and at Hancock Town Hall on June 13th, all sessions will begin at 3:00 pm. More information is available at 746-2281.
(Dane Woytek 5-31-16)
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch attended the ceremony & spoke to the crowd:
(Crouch 5-31-16)
Congressman Chris Gibson told WCDO News he was proud of the finished park, as both the congressional representative for the area, and as a retired Army Veteran.
(Gibson 5-31-16)
Others who spoke at the ceremony Saturday, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak, US Air Force Brigadier General James McIntyre, & Brigadier General Peter Palmer, who is a Sidney High School Graduate originally from Masonville.
Governor Cuomo visited the State Correction Officer Monday, who was injured by an exploding package left by his mailbox Sunday morning in Oneida County. The 52-year-old officer is in critical condition, & the FBI is investigating to see if the explosion was related to the victim's job in the prison system & they are investigating the level of sophistication of the explosive.
The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in Binghamton, today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane for concrete median barrier work at State Route 17 eastbound between Exit 70 Johnson City and Exit 72 Binghamton & State Route 17 westbound between Exit 72 Prospect Street and Exit 71 Airport Road.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Co-Chair Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez will convene another Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force Session in Southern Tier today. The session will be held at Binghamton University in the Innovative Technologies Complex in Vestal, at 4:40 PM.
THE 54TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CANADIANS Guilame BLAIS AND MATTHEW PELLERIN FROM QUEBEC WON THIS YEAR’S TWO-PERSON PRO RACE. THEY BEAT 2ND PLACE FINISHERS, MATT RUDNITSKY FROM GILBERTSVILLE AND HIS PARTNER, 7 TIME REGATTA WINNER, STEVE LAJOIE BY JUST 68 SECONDS. PELLERIN TOLD WCDO IT FELT GOOD TO WIN THIS YEAR’S CLINTON REGATTA…
(REGATTA 2016-MATTHEW PELLERIN)
IN THE STILL “NEW” 4 PERSON CLASS, A LOCAL TEAM TOOK TOP HONORS. JEFF SHULTIS FROM OTEGO, ALLEN NICHOLS FROM LAURENS, LARRY HARRISON AND BOB WISSY FROM ONEONTA. HARRISON TALKED ABOUT THEIR TEAM….
(REGATTA 2016-LARRY HARRISON)
AFTER A 12-YEAR LAYOFF FROM RACING THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA, 36 TIME FINISHER BOB ZAVERAL TOOK TO THE WATER WITH HIS 23 YEAR OLD SON, RYAN FOR HIS VERY FIRST GENERAL CLINTON 70 MILE CANOE RACE. THEY WON THE MENS UNDER 50 YEARS OF AGE DIVISION. RYAN SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT THE RACE….
(REGATTA 2016-RYAN ZAVERAL)
WCDO’S SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL AND HIS PARTNER, BRETT SHERWOOD OF MORRIS TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE MENS RECREATION CLASS. IT WAS THE FIRST REGATTA VICTORY FOR BOTH PADDLERS. NATE SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS….
(REGATTA 2016-NATE LULL)
RACERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANDIAN PROVINCES COMPETED DURING THE 4-DAY REGATTA
IN THE 70 MILE ONE MAN PRO RACE ON MONDAY, MICHIGAN’S NICK WALTON TOOK TOP HONORS FOR THE 3RD TIME IN 5 YEARS. WALTON SPOKE WITH WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE….
(REGATTA 2016-NICK WALTON)
IN THE STOCK ALUMINUM 70-MILE RACE, Brothers BILL AND BRIAN WALLEY FROM WALTON CAME IN FIRST WITH A TIME OF 9 HOURS 36 MINUTES AND 53 SECONDS. THIS WAS THEIR 3RD STRAIGHT VICTORY. CRAIG SPOKE WITH THE WALLEY BROTHERS AT THE FINISH LINE….
(REGATTA 2016-WALLEY BROTHERS)
THIS YEAR’S REGATTA FEATURED PADDLERS FROM 27 STATES AND 5 CANADIAN PROVINCES. NEARLY A THOUSAND PADDDLERS COMPETED OVER THE 4 DAY REGATTA.
Approximately 1000 paddlers participated in the 54th General Clinton Canoe Regatta this Memorial Day weekend
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Long time Paddler Joe Shaw of Massachusetts won the 70-mile kayak endurance race & Spoke to WCDO's Craig Stevens about the race:
(Regatta 2016-Joe Shaw)
Craig also spoke with Bryan & Rob Birdsall of Unadilla, the brothers took top honors in the Men’s NYMCRA Stock Endurance race:
(Regatta 2016-Birdsalls)
The 2016 General Clinton Canoe Regatta Pro race was won by Canadians Mathew Pellerin & Guillaume Blaise for the 2nd time in 3 years, WCDO’s Craig Stevens spoke with the winners after the race:
(Regatta 2016 Pro winners)
The Pair beat 2nd place finishers Matt Rudnitsky of Gilbertsville and 7-time Regatta Winner Steve Lajoie by 68 seconds. Local Paddlers Trevor Lefever & Ben Schlimmer of Oneonta took 3rd in the pro race.
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Paddlers from 27 States & 5 Canadian Provinces participated in this year’s regatta.
1 of 2 men, who murdered 2 area convenience store clerks in the same week in September of 1982, has been denied bail. 66-year-old Thomas Marlowe will continue to serve 23 years to life in prison after being convicted for murder, robbery and perjury in connection with the killings of 22-year-old Christine Kamide of Binghamton and 19-year-old James Wilcox of Afton. 62-year-old Herman Neu was the gunman in those killing, he will not be eligible for parole until 2033.
A new Siena Poll out Today shows that 60% of New Yorkers believe Governor Cuomo is an ethical public official. Cuomo’s top aide Joe Percoco and lobbyist Todd Howe are both under investigation currently with possible corruption involving the Governor’s Buffalo Billion Development plan. The poll also found that more than half of voters have the most trust in Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The Siena Poll surveyed 825 registered New York voters, and had a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.
The Vestal Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Friday morning. 56-year-old Paul Rymer of Owego was killed in a crash at about 4:00 AM on Route 17 in Vestal. Vestal Police & State Police reported that a tractor-trailer driven by 54-year-old Jacek Swiston of Vestal, attempted to make a U-turn through the median from the westbound lanes, when he pulled into the path Rymer’s pickup truck, which struck the trailer. Rymer was killed instantly. The investigation is continuing by the Broome County District Attorney’s office.
A series of workshops will be offered to help area business owners and organization leaders with New York’s Consolidated Funding Application process. The workshops are sponsored by the MARK Project and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, they will be held at the Poppy’s in Downsville on June 7th, Delaware County e-Center in Delhi on June 8th, the Erpf Center in Arkville on June 9th, and at Hancock Town Hall on June 13th, all sessions will begin at 3:00 pm. More information is available at 746-2281.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-27-16
Vestal Police responded to a fatal accident on State Route 17 eastbound between exits 66 & 67 at about 4:00 AM this morning, involving a Tractor-trailer truck. Traffic was detoured to Route 434 or route 17C eastbound, as the highway was closed for clean up & accident reconstruction. More details are expected to be released shortly.
Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he will seek re-election to the assembly this year. Crouch represents the 122nd district; he was first elected to the assembly in 1995.
4 Most Valuable Player Awards. 2 Cy Youngs, 22 Gold Glove Awards, 42 All-Star Game selections and 6 bronze plaques at the Hall of fame in Cooperstown, that's the resume of those participating in the Hall of Fame classic at Doubleday field tomorrow. Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Phil Niekro, Jim Rice and Ryne Sandberg lead the list of names participating in the Classic, names of former players familiar to New York Baseball fans playing includes: LaTroy Hawkins, Andruw Jones, Melvin Mora, Darren Oliver, Todd Pratt, J.J. Putz, & Desi Relaford.
Broome County Executive Debbie Preston faces a challenge for that position on Election Day, as former Broome County Legislator, Democrat Jason Garnar announced he is seeking the County's top legislative position.
There will be plenty of entertainment at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge this weekend as part of the annual canoe Regatta. Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon weekend)
Harmon said that WBNG TV will be broadcasting their nightly news casts tonight from General Clinton Park, On Sunday, there will be a full line up of Musical acts participating in the Dundee Ales & Lagers Music festival, headlined by Whitney Point native Kobi Oakley.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday June 3rd is the last day to register for the June 28th Federal Primary Election. Primaries will be held for democrats & Republicans in the 19th Congressional District race. Also, the Town of Tompkins poll site has changed, all Tompkins voters will vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments, by calling 832-5321 or at the County office in Delhi.
Hundreds of antique & muscle car owners & enthusiasts will be in Norwich this weekend, for the annual 2-day Rolling Antiquers car show at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Muscle cars will be featured on Sunday; antique & classic cars will be featured on Monday. More information is available at raocc.org.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Department reported that 42 year old Scott Gross of Windsor was killed when a tractor trailer hit his disabled Jeep on Route 17 in Windsor, early Thursday morning. Gross suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene, after his vehicle was hit from behind by a tractor trailer driven by 42 year old Anthony Baker of Solvay, at about 1:30 AM Thursday, both vehicles went over an embankment. Baker was taken to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, he was released, and no tickets were issued.
State Police and local law enforcement statewide will be increasing patrols to combat drunk and impaired driving this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from our highways. The initiative starts today and runs until Monday. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend.
The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park tomorrow, Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:
(Dane Woytek 5-27-16)
Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will make remarks at the dedication Saturday.
Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended now through 6:00 AM Tuesday, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. Travelers are reminded to call 511 or by access 511ny.org to check road conditions.
Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he will seek re-election to the assembly this year. Crouch represents the 122nd district; he was first elected to the assembly in 1995.
4 Most Valuable Player Awards. 2 Cy Youngs, 22 Gold Glove Awards, 42 All-Star Game selections and 6 bronze plaques at the Hall of fame in Cooperstown, that's the resume of those participating in the Hall of Fame classic at Doubleday field tomorrow. Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Phil Niekro, Jim Rice and Ryne Sandberg lead the list of names participating in the Classic, names of former players familiar to New York Baseball fans playing includes: LaTroy Hawkins, Andruw Jones, Melvin Mora, Darren Oliver, Todd Pratt, J.J. Putz, & Desi Relaford.
Broome County Executive Debbie Preston faces a challenge for that position on Election Day, as former Broome County Legislator, Democrat Jason Garnar announced he is seeking the County's top legislative position.
There will be plenty of entertainment at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge this weekend as part of the annual canoe Regatta. Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon weekend)
Harmon said that WBNG TV will be broadcasting their nightly news casts tonight from General Clinton Park, On Sunday, there will be a full line up of Musical acts participating in the Dundee Ales & Lagers Music festival, headlined by Whitney Point native Kobi Oakley.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday June 3rd is the last day to register for the June 28th Federal Primary Election. Primaries will be held for democrats & Republicans in the 19th Congressional District race. Also, the Town of Tompkins poll site has changed, all Tompkins voters will vote at the Tompkins Town Hall at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments, by calling 832-5321 or at the County office in Delhi.
Hundreds of antique & muscle car owners & enthusiasts will be in Norwich this weekend, for the annual 2-day Rolling Antiquers car show at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Muscle cars will be featured on Sunday; antique & classic cars will be featured on Monday. More information is available at raocc.org.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Department reported that 42 year old Scott Gross of Windsor was killed when a tractor trailer hit his disabled Jeep on Route 17 in Windsor, early Thursday morning. Gross suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene, after his vehicle was hit from behind by a tractor trailer driven by 42 year old Anthony Baker of Solvay, at about 1:30 AM Thursday, both vehicles went over an embankment. Baker was taken to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, he was released, and no tickets were issued.
State Police and local law enforcement statewide will be increasing patrols to combat drunk and impaired driving this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from our highways. The initiative starts today and runs until Monday. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend.
The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Association will hold their dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park tomorrow, Association Spokesman Dane Woytek comments:
(Dane Woytek 5-27-16)
Woytek said that Congressman Chris Gibson, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak will make remarks at the dedication Saturday.
Governor Cuomo announced that road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended now through 6:00 AM Tuesday, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. Travelers are reminded to call 511 or by access 511ny.org to check road conditions.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-13-16
Oneonta Police Department served a search warrant late Wednesday afternoon on two apartments at 2 Cliff Street, they discovered 2.5 pounds of marijuana, 185 Xanax pills, 120 packages of marijuana edibles & over $9400 cash. Police arrested 25 year-old Cody Schlafer and 33 year-old Bryan VanDuesen for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Marijuana, & 4th degree conspiracy. Both face court action shortly, the investigation is continuing.
State Police arrested 31-year-old James Cooke of Bainbridge for DWI & Several traffic violations, following the investigation of an accident in Bainbridge last night. Cooke registered a BAC of .16, twice the legal limit, following the 2-vehicle accident on State Route 206 in the Town of Bainbridge. Cooke failed to stop in time and drove into a vehicle that was stopped in traffic ahead of him. The driver of the other vehicle had neck pain and was transported to Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. Cooke was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Bainbridge Court on May 19th.
State Police were attempting to locate a 14 year old suspect who was wanted for a menacing with a weapon in Windsor in April, while trying to locate the juvenile, Troopers allege that 29 year old Jessie Bolster & 74 Year old Faith Lynch, harbored the suspect at their home on Fox Farm Road in the Town of Windsor. The 14 year old suspect was later located and arrested, & was transported to a juvenile facility, Bolster and Lynch were arrested for hindering prosecution, Bolster was arraigned in the Town of Windsor court and was remanded to the Broome county jail on bail. Lynch was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Windsor court on May 18th.
The Delaware County Home and Garden Show will be held on Saturday, at the American Legion Hall in Delhi. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event more information is available at 746-2281.
The Preceptor Beta Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will honor Carol Allen of Sidney Saturday, for her service to the Sidney United Way, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, the Sidney Elementary School, the Sidney Senior Center, and The Delaware County Council for the Aging, & several other organizations. The award will be presented at a luncheon on Saturday at 12:00 PM to be held at the Sacred Heart Community Center on Liberty Street in Sidney.
Police have identified the body of the woman found in the Chenango River as 37-year-old Brenda Halpin, who had been missing since April 8 from her Chenango Bridge home. The identification was announced Thursday after fingerprint comparison and analysis was performed, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office. An autopsy was conducted Wednesday, and the cause of her death was ruled as freshwater drowning. Halpin's body was found just before 2 p.m. Tuesday by a man walking along the riverbank in Port Dickinson, in the 600 block of Chenango Street.
The American Cancer Society Tri-Town Relay for Life will be held tomorrow at the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, Organizer Helen Gregory told WCDO News of some of the activities planned:
(Helen Gregory 5-13-16)
WCDO Will be broadcasting at the start of tomorrow's festivities at General Clinton Park, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
29-Year-old Amanda Hellman of Vestal pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon in Broome County Court to 2nd degree kidnapping. Hellmann faces Sentencing on July 11th, Hellmann kidnapped 14 year old Shaeleen Fortner & 16 year old Kylea Fortner, they were located in March, 47 year old Cindy Fortner who is the girl’s biological mother, was also charged in connection to their kidnapping, she is being held in the Broome County Jail pending court action.
Deposit Police have arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Hafele of Deposit, after an investigation into a burglary complaint in the Village where several firearms were stolen. Hafele was charged with 9 counts of 4th degree Grand Larceny & 1count of Offering a false instrument for filing; he was arraigned in the Village of Deposit Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail pending further action of the Court.
The Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold the formal recognition of Rich Cuthbertson as "Citizen Of The Year" and Liz Dawson’s "Main Street Grill and Bakery" as the Business of The Year. The dinner will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Afton River Club from 3-6 p.m. Presentation of this year’s honorees will be performed by State Senator Fred Akshar. Reservations or more information can be obtained by calling 765-6507 or 563-8911.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place Today. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services, which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens, more information is available at 832-5750.
State Police arrested 31-year-old James Cooke of Bainbridge for DWI & Several traffic violations, following the investigation of an accident in Bainbridge last night. Cooke registered a BAC of .16, twice the legal limit, following the 2-vehicle accident on State Route 206 in the Town of Bainbridge. Cooke failed to stop in time and drove into a vehicle that was stopped in traffic ahead of him. The driver of the other vehicle had neck pain and was transported to Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. Cooke was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Bainbridge Court on May 19th.
State Police were attempting to locate a 14 year old suspect who was wanted for a menacing with a weapon in Windsor in April, while trying to locate the juvenile, Troopers allege that 29 year old Jessie Bolster & 74 Year old Faith Lynch, harbored the suspect at their home on Fox Farm Road in the Town of Windsor. The 14 year old suspect was later located and arrested, & was transported to a juvenile facility, Bolster and Lynch were arrested for hindering prosecution, Bolster was arraigned in the Town of Windsor court and was remanded to the Broome county jail on bail. Lynch was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Windsor court on May 18th.
The Delaware County Home and Garden Show will be held on Saturday, at the American Legion Hall in Delhi. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event more information is available at 746-2281.
The Preceptor Beta Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will honor Carol Allen of Sidney Saturday, for her service to the Sidney United Way, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, the Sidney Elementary School, the Sidney Senior Center, and The Delaware County Council for the Aging, & several other organizations. The award will be presented at a luncheon on Saturday at 12:00 PM to be held at the Sacred Heart Community Center on Liberty Street in Sidney.
Police have identified the body of the woman found in the Chenango River as 37-year-old Brenda Halpin, who had been missing since April 8 from her Chenango Bridge home. The identification was announced Thursday after fingerprint comparison and analysis was performed, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office. An autopsy was conducted Wednesday, and the cause of her death was ruled as freshwater drowning. Halpin's body was found just before 2 p.m. Tuesday by a man walking along the riverbank in Port Dickinson, in the 600 block of Chenango Street.
The American Cancer Society Tri-Town Relay for Life will be held tomorrow at the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, Organizer Helen Gregory told WCDO News of some of the activities planned:
(Helen Gregory 5-13-16)
WCDO Will be broadcasting at the start of tomorrow's festivities at General Clinton Park, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
29-Year-old Amanda Hellman of Vestal pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon in Broome County Court to 2nd degree kidnapping. Hellmann faces Sentencing on July 11th, Hellmann kidnapped 14 year old Shaeleen Fortner & 16 year old Kylea Fortner, they were located in March, 47 year old Cindy Fortner who is the girl’s biological mother, was also charged in connection to their kidnapping, she is being held in the Broome County Jail pending court action.
Deposit Police have arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Hafele of Deposit, after an investigation into a burglary complaint in the Village where several firearms were stolen. Hafele was charged with 9 counts of 4th degree Grand Larceny & 1count of Offering a false instrument for filing; he was arraigned in the Village of Deposit Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail pending further action of the Court.
The Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold the formal recognition of Rich Cuthbertson as "Citizen Of The Year" and Liz Dawson’s "Main Street Grill and Bakery" as the Business of The Year. The dinner will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Afton River Club from 3-6 p.m. Presentation of this year’s honorees will be performed by State Senator Fred Akshar. Reservations or more information can be obtained by calling 765-6507 or 563-8911.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place Today. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services, which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens, more information is available at 832-5750.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 3-29-16
State Police arrested 36-year-old Cristal Cartelli & 38 year old Curtis Webb of Sidney on a variety of charges including drug possession. The arrests occurred after Cartelli failed to stop at a stop sign on State Route 206 in Bainbridge, Troopers recovered heroin & marijuana during a search & they found that Cartelli was wanted on a warrant in Vestal & Webb was wanted on a warrant in Sidney. Cartelli & Webb were arraigned & were both remanded to the Chenango County jail on bail, pending court action on April 26th.
State Police at Sidney arrested 35 year old Melissa Bateman of Unadilla for the felony aggravated DWI with a child less than 16 years old, plus criminal possession of a controlled substance and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla, Bateman is accused of driving while impaired by drugs when she drove off the roadway and struck a guide rail, one of her passengers was a 14-year-old girl. Bateman was found to unlawfully possess 7 prescription pills. Bateman was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla court on April 11th.
State lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on the state budget plan, which is due on Friday. Assemblyman Bill Magee thinks that a good amount of the agricultural budget cuts will be restored:
(Magee 3-29-16)
Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that the Governor usually makes cuts in his original executive budget in January & most if not all of the cuts are restored each year.
Governor Cuomo announced New York State is providing 235 police departments and sheriffs’ offices with state-of-the-art radar units, investing more than $343,000 to replace old or obsolete devices. This is the first time in nearly 2 decades that the state has provided this funding, which will allow agencies to more effectively target reckless drivers. The need for new technology was identified by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services Highway Safety Technology Unit, which annually performs preventative maintenance and repairs on about 5,500 radar devices, many were too costly to repair, others lacked an ‘instant on’ feature and some were too large for newer-model police cruisers.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Christopher Purdy of Oneonta for DWI and other traffic tickets. State Police observed Purdy speeding at 80 miles per hour on I-88, Purdy refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released after posting $400 bail. Purdy’s next court date in the Town of Milford is on April 5th.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is deploying the Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Center to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. The unit will be making stops at locations throughout Upstate New York from April 4 through April 9, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Locally, the event will be held on Wednesday, April 6th in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
Congressman Chris Gibson will be in Delaware County today. At Noon, Gibson will tour the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center in Hamden, at 2:00 he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center & at 4:00 PM, he will help honor Delaware County veterans Douglas Lee Thomson and Charles Groff and present medals to their families, at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The ban follows North Carolina’s enactment of a law which bars transgender individuals from using restrooms appropriate for their gender identities, excludes sexual orientation and gender identity from state anti-discrimination protections, and prohibits municipalities from extending those protections to LGBT citizens.
A meeting will be held today of the Prevention Coalition for Heroin Substance Abuse at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School this evening, spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 3-29-16)
Keckeisen said that they are seeking input from faith-based community leaders; law enforcement; policy makers; school leaders and student body; business people and concerned community people at tonight's meeting in the Sidney High School Library.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to donate blood today in Norwich. Today’s blood donation opportunities will be in Norwich from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County, on Country Rd 32. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Police at Sidney arrested 35 year old Melissa Bateman of Unadilla for the felony aggravated DWI with a child less than 16 years old, plus criminal possession of a controlled substance and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla, Bateman is accused of driving while impaired by drugs when she drove off the roadway and struck a guide rail, one of her passengers was a 14-year-old girl. Bateman was found to unlawfully possess 7 prescription pills. Bateman was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla court on April 11th.
State lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on the state budget plan, which is due on Friday. Assemblyman Bill Magee thinks that a good amount of the agricultural budget cuts will be restored:
(Magee 3-29-16)
Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that the Governor usually makes cuts in his original executive budget in January & most if not all of the cuts are restored each year.
Governor Cuomo announced New York State is providing 235 police departments and sheriffs’ offices with state-of-the-art radar units, investing more than $343,000 to replace old or obsolete devices. This is the first time in nearly 2 decades that the state has provided this funding, which will allow agencies to more effectively target reckless drivers. The need for new technology was identified by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services Highway Safety Technology Unit, which annually performs preventative maintenance and repairs on about 5,500 radar devices, many were too costly to repair, others lacked an ‘instant on’ feature and some were too large for newer-model police cruisers.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Christopher Purdy of Oneonta for DWI and other traffic tickets. State Police observed Purdy speeding at 80 miles per hour on I-88, Purdy refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released after posting $400 bail. Purdy’s next court date in the Town of Milford is on April 5th.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is deploying the Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Center to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. The unit will be making stops at locations throughout Upstate New York from April 4 through April 9, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Locally, the event will be held on Wednesday, April 6th in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
Congressman Chris Gibson will be in Delaware County today. At Noon, Gibson will tour the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center in Hamden, at 2:00 he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center & at 4:00 PM, he will help honor Delaware County veterans Douglas Lee Thomson and Charles Groff and present medals to their families, at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The ban follows North Carolina’s enactment of a law which bars transgender individuals from using restrooms appropriate for their gender identities, excludes sexual orientation and gender identity from state anti-discrimination protections, and prohibits municipalities from extending those protections to LGBT citizens.
A meeting will be held today of the Prevention Coalition for Heroin Substance Abuse at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School this evening, spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 3-29-16)
Keckeisen said that they are seeking input from faith-based community leaders; law enforcement; policy makers; school leaders and student body; business people and concerned community people at tonight's meeting in the Sidney High School Library.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to donate blood today in Norwich. Today’s blood donation opportunities will be in Norwich from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County, on Country Rd 32. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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WCDO News — Friday 3-11-16
Governor Cuomo today announced $17 million in awards to nonprofit organizations and municipalities to create more than 700 affordable homes and new home ownership opportunities throughout the state. An announcement for the Southern tier will include more than $1 million to improve and repair the homes of 46 residents in the Southern Tier; it includes $400,000 for Opportunities for Chenango, to provide rehabilitation and energy conversation measures to 16 low-income households.
Governor Cuomo today announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program. The current 623 Master Teachers have an average teaching experience of 14 years. To be eligible for application to the NYS Master Teacher Program, teachers must be certified New York State public school teachers in grades six through twelve, have a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching STEM subjects and must spend at least 60 percent of their time in the classroom teaching those subjects. Additional information about the Master Teacher Program and the application requirements and process is available at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
Binghamton Mets New Owner John Hughes announced that the team would remain as a New York met Affiliate, but he is soliciting ideas from fans to rebrand the team & give it a new name synonymous with the Greater Binghamton Area. Hughes revealed the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets would play at NYSEG Stadium under a new name starting in 2017. The team will launch a “Name the Team” contest on Opening Day, April 7. Submissions will be accepted through April 25th, when the top 6 possible team names will be unveiled. Fans can vote for their favorite name for two weeks via the team website. The new official name of the Double-A Mets will be revealed in October 2016.
The 63rd annual Sidney Rotary Club Pancake Day tomorrow at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
Doctor Stephen Benham of Sidney announced his retirement and the closing of his practice, effective march 24th after 32 years in Sidney. Doctor Benham will see patients until the March 24th date, at which point all of his patients medical charts will be transferred and located at the UHS Primary care building at 44 Pearl Street, across for Tri Town regional Hospital. Patients wishing to have their medical records copied or sent to another health care provider should call Benham’s office at 563-7477 until march 24th, and to the UHS Sidney office at 561-2200 after that date.
The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be installing a new storm water collection system on Tilley Avenue & Walters street and they will be replacing an existing system on James Street, starting on march 15th. Work will take place between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays through April 30th, with paving scheduled for this summer. More information is available at 432-2100.
State Police reported that KyLea Fortner and her sister Shaeleen Fitch-Fortner, who were reported as teen runaways in April of 2015, were found at 327 Torrance Avenue in Vestal. Both girls were turned over to the Broome County Family Services. State Police received and investigated numerous leads, information was developed which indicated that they were present at the Vestal address. State Police arrested 29 year old Amanda Hellman of Vestal, for 2nd degree Kidnapping. Hellman is a family acquaintance of the victims, she was arraigned in Town of Vestal Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Anyone with information can call 775-1241, The investigation is continuing.
State Police and local law enforcement will initiate special St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement efforts as celebrations begin this weekend. The effort will begin Saturday, and run through Thursday, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking details during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. During the 2015 St. Patrick's Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 264 arrests for DWI and issued more than 14,000 tickets.
With Daylight Savings Time approaching this weekend, The Firefighters Association of New York encourages all New Yorkers to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure their homes are properly protected against fire. Alarms with removable batteries should be replaced; residents possessing alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should test the alarms to ensure they are in proper working condition. more information is available at fasny.com and nfpa.org.
The Chenango Arts Council announced their 1st Chenango Student Art Competition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Gallery at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, it is free and open to the public. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm; more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
Governor Cuomo today announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program. The current 623 Master Teachers have an average teaching experience of 14 years. To be eligible for application to the NYS Master Teacher Program, teachers must be certified New York State public school teachers in grades six through twelve, have a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching STEM subjects and must spend at least 60 percent of their time in the classroom teaching those subjects. Additional information about the Master Teacher Program and the application requirements and process is available at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
Binghamton Mets New Owner John Hughes announced that the team would remain as a New York met Affiliate, but he is soliciting ideas from fans to rebrand the team & give it a new name synonymous with the Greater Binghamton Area. Hughes revealed the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets would play at NYSEG Stadium under a new name starting in 2017. The team will launch a “Name the Team” contest on Opening Day, April 7. Submissions will be accepted through April 25th, when the top 6 possible team names will be unveiled. Fans can vote for their favorite name for two weeks via the team website. The new official name of the Double-A Mets will be revealed in October 2016.
The 63rd annual Sidney Rotary Club Pancake Day tomorrow at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
Doctor Stephen Benham of Sidney announced his retirement and the closing of his practice, effective march 24th after 32 years in Sidney. Doctor Benham will see patients until the March 24th date, at which point all of his patients medical charts will be transferred and located at the UHS Primary care building at 44 Pearl Street, across for Tri Town regional Hospital. Patients wishing to have their medical records copied or sent to another health care provider should call Benham’s office at 563-7477 until march 24th, and to the UHS Sidney office at 561-2200 after that date.
The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be installing a new storm water collection system on Tilley Avenue & Walters street and they will be replacing an existing system on James Street, starting on march 15th. Work will take place between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays through April 30th, with paving scheduled for this summer. More information is available at 432-2100.
State Police reported that KyLea Fortner and her sister Shaeleen Fitch-Fortner, who were reported as teen runaways in April of 2015, were found at 327 Torrance Avenue in Vestal. Both girls were turned over to the Broome County Family Services. State Police received and investigated numerous leads, information was developed which indicated that they were present at the Vestal address. State Police arrested 29 year old Amanda Hellman of Vestal, for 2nd degree Kidnapping. Hellman is a family acquaintance of the victims, she was arraigned in Town of Vestal Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Anyone with information can call 775-1241, The investigation is continuing.
State Police and local law enforcement will initiate special St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement efforts as celebrations begin this weekend. The effort will begin Saturday, and run through Thursday, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking details during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. During the 2015 St. Patrick's Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 264 arrests for DWI and issued more than 14,000 tickets.
With Daylight Savings Time approaching this weekend, The Firefighters Association of New York encourages all New Yorkers to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure their homes are properly protected against fire. Alarms with removable batteries should be replaced; residents possessing alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should test the alarms to ensure they are in proper working condition. more information is available at fasny.com and nfpa.org.
The Chenango Arts Council announced their 1st Chenango Student Art Competition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Gallery at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, it is free and open to the public. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm; more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
AMANDA HELLMANBinghamtonBINGHAMTON METSCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILDR. STEPHEN BENHAMFIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKGovernor CuomoJOHN HUGHESKYLEA FORTNERMARIEA BROWN & RAYMOND LOFT GALLERYNew YorkNorwichNYNYSEG STADIUMONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICEOPPORTUNITIES FOR CHENANGOSAINT BALDRICKS FOUNDATIONSHAELEEN FITCH-FORTNERSIDNEY ROTARY CLUBUHS SIDNEYVESTALWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 2-19-16
The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency and ACCO Brands Corporation announced a project that will result in the creation of 25 new, full-time jobs at ACCO Brands’ Sidney facility. County Economic Development Director Glen Nealis explains:
(Glen Nealis 2-19-16)
The project will result in the creation of 10 jobs within a newly created call center facility at ACCO Brands’ administrative building, as well as 15 new production-related jobs generated through manufacturing and distribution operations. The IDA responded with a $20,000 loan to offset the investment of over $60,000 by ACCO Brands, with the potential for loan forgiveness contingent upon ACCO Brands meeting certain job creation benchmarks.
Governor Cuomo announced Thursday that water quality issues will be backed up with extra funding in the state budget this year, on top of the $300 Million dollars for the Environmental Protection Fund, following water issues in Flint Michigan, and on Long Island:
(Cuomo 2-19-16)
Cuomo said that the 2 biggest challenges to New York State currently are terrorism and environmental issues, both which can be unpredictable and have no immediate solution at the time those problems surface,
Dr. Chris Kjolhede (Coal Heed) of Bassett Healthcare met with state lawmakers and he asked them to prioritize funding for pediatric primary, preventive, mental and dental health services in the school setting.
(Dr. Chris Kjolhede 2-19-16)
Dr. Kjolhede heads up the School based Healthcare system in the communities served by Bassett Healthcare Network, which is now up to 20 school districts in the four counties region.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested and charged 2 area men following an investigation of a Town of Hamden seasonal home burglary that was reported in July, 2015. Deputies charged 38-year-old Henry Stellato of Hamden and 31 year old David Thompson for 2nd & 3rd degree Burglary; 2 counts of 3rd degree Grand Larceny; 4th degree Grand Larceny; and Criminal Mischief. Stellato and Thompson were arrested at the Delaware County Correctional Facility where they were being held on unrelated charges, they are scheduled to be arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court on later date.
After a month long investigation, members of the State Police, Vestal Police Department and the United State Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant on 23 year old Kevin Hill of Binghamton, Police seized cocaine, marihuana, packaging material, a digital scale, weapons and $4,840.00 cash. State Police charged Hill with 2 counts of Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 1 count each for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Hill was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and was remanded to the Broome County jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced a new free mobile app to help the state's 900,000 veterans and their family members connect with valuable services and programs. The State Veterans App provides users with easily accessible material about federal and state Veterans’ benefits, programs, and services, including: essential materials regarding healthcare, housing, employment, education and filing claims for financial Veterans' benefits with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The state will provide up-to-the-minute updates about state and federal programs that directly impact the lives of Veterans and their family members.
The 21st Annual Polar Bear Jump will be held Saturday at Goodyear Lake. This event and organization raises money by jumping into frigid water, All proceeds are used to support local children and families experiencing medical disabilities. Last year the event had over 300 jumpers and raised $127,000. More information is available at 337-4019.
The n. Oneonta City Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights is now seeking nominations for the 10th Annual Woman Trailblazer Award, during Women’s History month. The Deadline for submitting nominations is February 19th & the award will be presented at a March Oneonta Common Council Meeting. A complete nomination form is available at City Hall or on the City Web site at oneonta.ny.us and click on City Government, then Commissions, then Community Relations & Human Rights. . More information is available at 432-8751 or 432-6450.
(Glen Nealis 2-19-16)
The project will result in the creation of 10 jobs within a newly created call center facility at ACCO Brands’ administrative building, as well as 15 new production-related jobs generated through manufacturing and distribution operations. The IDA responded with a $20,000 loan to offset the investment of over $60,000 by ACCO Brands, with the potential for loan forgiveness contingent upon ACCO Brands meeting certain job creation benchmarks.
Governor Cuomo announced Thursday that water quality issues will be backed up with extra funding in the state budget this year, on top of the $300 Million dollars for the Environmental Protection Fund, following water issues in Flint Michigan, and on Long Island:
(Cuomo 2-19-16)
Cuomo said that the 2 biggest challenges to New York State currently are terrorism and environmental issues, both which can be unpredictable and have no immediate solution at the time those problems surface,
Dr. Chris Kjolhede (Coal Heed) of Bassett Healthcare met with state lawmakers and he asked them to prioritize funding for pediatric primary, preventive, mental and dental health services in the school setting.
(Dr. Chris Kjolhede 2-19-16)
Dr. Kjolhede heads up the School based Healthcare system in the communities served by Bassett Healthcare Network, which is now up to 20 school districts in the four counties region.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested and charged 2 area men following an investigation of a Town of Hamden seasonal home burglary that was reported in July, 2015. Deputies charged 38-year-old Henry Stellato of Hamden and 31 year old David Thompson for 2nd & 3rd degree Burglary; 2 counts of 3rd degree Grand Larceny; 4th degree Grand Larceny; and Criminal Mischief. Stellato and Thompson were arrested at the Delaware County Correctional Facility where they were being held on unrelated charges, they are scheduled to be arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court on later date.
After a month long investigation, members of the State Police, Vestal Police Department and the United State Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant on 23 year old Kevin Hill of Binghamton, Police seized cocaine, marihuana, packaging material, a digital scale, weapons and $4,840.00 cash. State Police charged Hill with 2 counts of Criminal Use Drug Paraphernalia, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 1 count each for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Hill was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and was remanded to the Broome County jail without bail.
Governor Cuomo announced a new free mobile app to help the state's 900,000 veterans and their family members connect with valuable services and programs. The State Veterans App provides users with easily accessible material about federal and state Veterans’ benefits, programs, and services, including: essential materials regarding healthcare, housing, employment, education and filing claims for financial Veterans' benefits with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The state will provide up-to-the-minute updates about state and federal programs that directly impact the lives of Veterans and their family members.
The 21st Annual Polar Bear Jump will be held Saturday at Goodyear Lake. This event and organization raises money by jumping into frigid water, All proceeds are used to support local children and families experiencing medical disabilities. Last year the event had over 300 jumpers and raised $127,000. More information is available at 337-4019.
The n. Oneonta City Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights is now seeking nominations for the 10th Annual Woman Trailblazer Award, during Women’s History month. The Deadline for submitting nominations is February 19th & the award will be presented at a March Oneonta Common Council Meeting. A complete nomination form is available at City Hall or on the City Web site at oneonta.ny.us and click on City Government, then Commissions, then Community Relations & Human Rights. . More information is available at 432-8751 or 432-6450.
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