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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-14-16
There will be a public meeting in the Sidney high school auditorium tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to give an overview of Buyout and Elevation programs. Sidney mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 12-14-16)
Representatives from Delaware County Planning Department, the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, 2+4 Construction, Delaware Opportunities & the Village of Sidney Grant Administrative Staff
The Bainbridge Development Corporation has sent out surveys for town of Bainbridge businesses & residents, as they seek to update the Bainbridge town Comprehensive Plan. Dave DeClue is president of the Bainbridge development Corporation:
(Dave DeClue 12-14-16)
DeClue said that they would like to get the surveys back as soon as possible in the coming weeks, and they hope to tabulate all the results and bring them before the Town Board early next year. The Last Town of Bainbridge Comprehensive Plan update was in 2002-2003.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. As a rule of thumb, DiNapoli said New Yorkers should register the card with the retailer and use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller’s office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, $11 million from gift cards was turned over to the state’s Abandoned Property Fund.
Lieutenant governor Kathy Hochul announced today planning grants are being made available for Brownfield Remediation projects around the state. The grant applications are due in March; there are currently 38 designated Brownfield Opportunity Areas in the state.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Arrested 36 year old Chad Walters formerly from the Sidney, at the Texas State Penitentiary. Walters was released from the Delaware County Correctional Facility in November, 2014, after posting a $50,000 bail bond, he was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued for failure to appear on a charge of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Walters is currently serving a 4 1/2 year prison sentence in Texas on a felony conviction for evading police officers, Walters was extradited from Texas to New York on Tuesday after waiving extradition proceedings, he is being held in the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending trial.
(Andy Matviak 12-14-16)
Representatives from Delaware County Planning Department, the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, 2+4 Construction, Delaware Opportunities & the Village of Sidney Grant Administrative Staff
The Bainbridge Development Corporation has sent out surveys for town of Bainbridge businesses & residents, as they seek to update the Bainbridge town Comprehensive Plan. Dave DeClue is president of the Bainbridge development Corporation:
(Dave DeClue 12-14-16)
DeClue said that they would like to get the surveys back as soon as possible in the coming weeks, and they hope to tabulate all the results and bring them before the Town Board early next year. The Last Town of Bainbridge Comprehensive Plan update was in 2002-2003.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. As a rule of thumb, DiNapoli said New Yorkers should register the card with the retailer and use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller’s office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, $11 million from gift cards was turned over to the state’s Abandoned Property Fund.
Lieutenant governor Kathy Hochul announced today planning grants are being made available for Brownfield Remediation projects around the state. The grant applications are due in March; there are currently 38 designated Brownfield Opportunity Areas in the state.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Arrested 36 year old Chad Walters formerly from the Sidney, at the Texas State Penitentiary. Walters was released from the Delaware County Correctional Facility in November, 2014, after posting a $50,000 bail bond, he was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued for failure to appear on a charge of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Walters is currently serving a 4 1/2 year prison sentence in Texas on a felony conviction for evading police officers, Walters was extradited from Texas to New York on Tuesday after waiving extradition proceedings, he is being held in the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending trial.
WCDO News — Tuesday 9-13-16
The dedication of Miller Park in Oneonta to honor Late Mayor Dick Miller, took place this morning in downtown Oneonta. Mary Gary Herzig read the plaque at the site:
(Herzig 9-13-16)
Oneonta businessman Alan Cleinman of Cleinman Performance Partners led the effort to establish the park:
(Alan Cleinman 9-13-16)
Cleinman said that their hope is to exxtend the plans to beautify both sides of Lettis Highway for those entering the city. Miller Park is located at the intersection of the Lettis Highway & Main Street in Oneonta, to honor Dick Miller, who served as President of Hartwick College and then Mayor of Oneonta, he took his own life in October of 2014.
Early Saturday morning, Oneonta Police officers responded to a report of a man inside an apartment at 10 Market Street, they arrested 32 year old Ryan Leonard, formerly of Oneonta & currently from Fort Lauderdale Florida, Leonard was intoxicated, without clothing, and is accused of attempting to sexually attack 2 females while they slept. Leonard was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & Attempted 1st degree Rape, Leonard was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached settlements with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games resolving investigations into the companies' violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. "Operation Child Tracker," discovered that websites operated by these companies were home to tracking technology that illegally enabled third-party vendors, to track children's online activity in violation of the law. The companies agreed to pay a combined $835,000 in penalties and implement significant reforms.
State Police were dispatched to West River Road, in the Town of Nichols, for a vehicle off the road. 32 year old Harley Spencer of Sayre, Pennsylvania drove his minivan off the east shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Spencer died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the collision, the investigation into the cause of the accident in continuing.
State Police arrested 31 year old Kevin Craven of Binghamton, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Burr Avenue in the Town of Binghamton. Craven is accused of pushing the vicitm several times & choking the victim against a wall. Craven was arraigned in the Town of Binghamton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued.
State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Russo of Margaretville, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute at a home on Thompson Hollow Road in the Town of Middletown. Russo allegedly punched and choked the victim during an argument. Russo was arraigned in the Town of Middletown where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the court on October 13, 2016. An order of protection was issued by the court against him.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37 year old Corey Northrup & 35 year old Jessica Vollaro of Walton, following an investigation into a physical domestic incident inside the family home, in front of a child. Both were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child, they were processed & were released on Appearance Tickets for Town of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. In Sidney a blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SFCU at 42 Union Street. .Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Sidney Planning Board will hold a public hearing today at 7:00 PM in the board room at the Sidney Civic Center, regarding the proposed minor subdivision of 21 Liberty Street for the Sidney Municipal Apartments and the site plan review. The environmental significance of the application will be considered by the Planning Board following the public hearing.
(Herzig 9-13-16)
Oneonta businessman Alan Cleinman of Cleinman Performance Partners led the effort to establish the park:
(Alan Cleinman 9-13-16)
Cleinman said that their hope is to exxtend the plans to beautify both sides of Lettis Highway for those entering the city. Miller Park is located at the intersection of the Lettis Highway & Main Street in Oneonta, to honor Dick Miller, who served as President of Hartwick College and then Mayor of Oneonta, he took his own life in October of 2014.
Early Saturday morning, Oneonta Police officers responded to a report of a man inside an apartment at 10 Market Street, they arrested 32 year old Ryan Leonard, formerly of Oneonta & currently from Fort Lauderdale Florida, Leonard was intoxicated, without clothing, and is accused of attempting to sexually attack 2 females while they slept. Leonard was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & Attempted 1st degree Rape, Leonard was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached settlements with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games resolving investigations into the companies' violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. "Operation Child Tracker," discovered that websites operated by these companies were home to tracking technology that illegally enabled third-party vendors, to track children's online activity in violation of the law. The companies agreed to pay a combined $835,000 in penalties and implement significant reforms.
State Police were dispatched to West River Road, in the Town of Nichols, for a vehicle off the road. 32 year old Harley Spencer of Sayre, Pennsylvania drove his minivan off the east shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Spencer died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the collision, the investigation into the cause of the accident in continuing.
State Police arrested 31 year old Kevin Craven of Binghamton, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Burr Avenue in the Town of Binghamton. Craven is accused of pushing the vicitm several times & choking the victim against a wall. Craven was arraigned in the Town of Binghamton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued.
State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Russo of Margaretville, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute at a home on Thompson Hollow Road in the Town of Middletown. Russo allegedly punched and choked the victim during an argument. Russo was arraigned in the Town of Middletown where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the court on October 13, 2016. An order of protection was issued by the court against him.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37 year old Corey Northrup & 35 year old Jessica Vollaro of Walton, following an investigation into a physical domestic incident inside the family home, in front of a child. Both were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child, they were processed & were released on Appearance Tickets for Town of Walton Court on a later date.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. In Sidney a blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SFCU at 42 Union Street. .Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Sidney Planning Board will hold a public hearing today at 7:00 PM in the board room at the Sidney Civic Center, regarding the proposed minor subdivision of 21 Liberty Street for the Sidney Municipal Apartments and the site plan review. The environmental significance of the application will be considered by the Planning Board following the public hearing.
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WCDO News — Thursday 8-25-16
Maine Endwell Little League is headed to the USA Finals in Williamsport, after defeating a team from Bowling Green Kentucky yesterday in the latest action of the Little League World Series. The Binghamton Mets announced that NYSEG Stadium would host the Official Watch Party for the Championship Game on Saturday at 3:30pm on the stadiums big screen. Parking will be free and there will be no admission charges. Limited concessions options will be available. Maine Endwell's team will play the winner of today's Tennessee Kentucky match up in Saturday's game.
The New York State Fair began its 12-day run today as Governor Cuomo assisted in opening up the fair again this year. The fairgrounds have undergone a $50 million makeover that includes a new main gate, a larger midway and a new camping area for recreational vehicles. Last year, more than 900,000 people visited the fair.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to curb the power of independent expenditure campaigns unleashed by the 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. The legislation strengthen disclosure requirements for political consultants and lobbyists who provide services to sitting elected officials or candidates for elected office by requiring them to register with the state and reveal their clients.
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy announced that their annual baseball game would be held today at Damasche Field in Oneonta. Oneonta Job Corps Students and Staff versus The family resource Network will play today, the gates will open at 6:30pm, the game Starts at 7:00 pm followed by fireworks at around 8:45pm. The game is free and open to the public.
A Town of Greene resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Mischief & Harassment following a Domestic Dispute in the Town of Greene. Deputies arrested 56-year-old Joshua Browning who allegedly intentionally pushed the victim and prevented the victim from call 911 by damaging a phone. Browning was arraigned in the Town of Greene court and released on his own recognizance. Browning is to reappear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old Courtney Otte of Walton for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Deputies allege the defendant operated a motor vehicle in a northerly direction on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton while having an active suspension on her license for failure to answer a summons. Otte was additionally charged with unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with an out headlight, and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
The Greater Maywood Society has been attempting to sell the firmer Sidney Center School, but they are planning a special community event to open up time capsules Saturday. Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 8-27-16)
The event is open to the public; it will also feature music, a barbecue, as well as displays & memorabilia from the Greater Maywood Society & the Sidney Alumni Association. The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday at the former Sidney Center School.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament on Wednesday, September 14, 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. Registration & More information is available by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Governor Cuomo announced a coordinated effort by several state agencies and institutions to prevent underage drinking on college campuses as the fall semester begins. The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, the State Liquor Authority, the DMV, and State Police are aligning resources to prevent underage drinking on campuses, More than 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries, 696,000 college students are assaulted by another student that has been drinking, 97,000 college students experience alcohol-related sexual assault.
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a critical summer blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, A blood drive will be held today in Norwich from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Norwich VFW Post 2782, 61-63 East Main Street. . Appointments to give blood can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
A Town of Plymouth resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on a Fugitive of Justice complaint for active Bench Warrant out of the Cleveland County Court in the State of Oklahoma. Deputies arrested 37-year-old Michael Lee Hall on the Fugitive of Justice complaint Hall was taken into custody and taken to the Town of Norwich Court. Hall was remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Facility with no bail. He is to reappear in the Chenango County Court at a later date.
Sidney village crews will continue milling today. Motorists should note that there would be traffic delays on West Main Street between east Main and Chestnut streets, as well as Dewitt drive.
The New York State Fair began its 12-day run today as Governor Cuomo assisted in opening up the fair again this year. The fairgrounds have undergone a $50 million makeover that includes a new main gate, a larger midway and a new camping area for recreational vehicles. Last year, more than 900,000 people visited the fair.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to curb the power of independent expenditure campaigns unleashed by the 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. The legislation strengthen disclosure requirements for political consultants and lobbyists who provide services to sitting elected officials or candidates for elected office by requiring them to register with the state and reveal their clients.
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy announced that their annual baseball game would be held today at Damasche Field in Oneonta. Oneonta Job Corps Students and Staff versus The family resource Network will play today, the gates will open at 6:30pm, the game Starts at 7:00 pm followed by fireworks at around 8:45pm. The game is free and open to the public.
A Town of Greene resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Mischief & Harassment following a Domestic Dispute in the Town of Greene. Deputies arrested 56-year-old Joshua Browning who allegedly intentionally pushed the victim and prevented the victim from call 911 by damaging a phone. Browning was arraigned in the Town of Greene court and released on his own recognizance. Browning is to reappear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old Courtney Otte of Walton for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Deputies allege the defendant operated a motor vehicle in a northerly direction on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton while having an active suspension on her license for failure to answer a summons. Otte was additionally charged with unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with an out headlight, and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
The Greater Maywood Society has been attempting to sell the firmer Sidney Center School, but they are planning a special community event to open up time capsules Saturday. Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 8-27-16)
The event is open to the public; it will also feature music, a barbecue, as well as displays & memorabilia from the Greater Maywood Society & the Sidney Alumni Association. The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday at the former Sidney Center School.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Business Links golf tournament on Wednesday, September 14, 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. Registration & More information is available by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Governor Cuomo announced a coordinated effort by several state agencies and institutions to prevent underage drinking on college campuses as the fall semester begins. The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, the State Liquor Authority, the DMV, and State Police are aligning resources to prevent underage drinking on campuses, More than 1,800 college students die from alcohol-related injuries, 696,000 college students are assaulted by another student that has been drinking, 97,000 college students experience alcohol-related sexual assault.
The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a critical summer blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, A blood drive will be held today in Norwich from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Norwich VFW Post 2782, 61-63 East Main Street. . Appointments to give blood can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
A Town of Plymouth resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on a Fugitive of Justice complaint for active Bench Warrant out of the Cleveland County Court in the State of Oklahoma. Deputies arrested 37-year-old Michael Lee Hall on the Fugitive of Justice complaint Hall was taken into custody and taken to the Town of Norwich Court. Hall was remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Facility with no bail. He is to reappear in the Chenango County Court at a later date.
Sidney village crews will continue milling today. Motorists should note that there would be traffic delays on West Main Street between east Main and Chestnut streets, as well as Dewitt drive.
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WCDO News — Thursday 8-18-16
Fire fighters from several area departments responded this morning to a structure fire on Main Street in Delhi. The fire began at about 6:30 this morning in the kitchen of Village Pizzeria at 106 Main Street, it eventually spread to an adjacent antiques store. Main Street has been closed off & the Delaware County Courthouse has cancelled all activity today due to a loss of electrical power. Delaware County Emergency Services department reported that fire fighters from Manpower and Apparatus from Delhi, Andes, Bloomville, Bovina, Franklin, Margaretville, Meridale, Oneonta, Pindars Corners, Sidney, Walton, & Wells Bridge responded, 1 firefighter fell on stairs & suffered minor injuries.
Governor Cuomo directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend, one of the deadliest times of year for drunk and drugged driving fatalities. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign began today and ends September 5, will be carried out with assistance from local law enforcement agencies and aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs. 1/3rd of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. In New York State, alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in more than 7,000 police-reported crashes in 2015, while illegal drugs contributed to more than 800 crashes.
Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses on Friday September 9th from 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM at the Meadows Office Complex County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Otsego County small businesses should call the County Planning Department to register, or obtain more information, at 547-4225 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration ends September 2nd
Governor Cuomo today announced the availability of $98.7 million in funding to support bicycle, pedestrian, multi-use path and transportation-related programs as well as projects that reduce congestion and help to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. These projects will be selected through a competitive solicitation process and rated based on established criteria that include public benefit, air quality improvement, and innovation. The New York State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through October 21, 2016. Program guidance, applications and workshop schedules may be found at dot.ny.gov.
In July, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 36,200, or 0.5%, to 7.95 million a new state high, according to the state Labor Department. The statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from June’s level of 4.7%, and remained below the comparable U.S. rate of 4.9% in July 2016. New York’s statewide unemployment rate remained at its lowest level since August 2007.
Alphonso Dennis of Binghamton was sentenced to 15 years in jail, after he pleaded guilty in federal court to having 2 young females engaging in prostitution in Broome County. Dennis must also register as a sex offender.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday is the last day to register in person at the Board of Elections for the September 13th Primary Election. Democrats will vote for a State Senate candidate in the 42nd District in Colchester, Delhi, Hamden, Masonville, Tompkins and Walton, Republicans will vote for a candidate in the 101st Assembly District in Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden, & Meredith, the REFORM PARTY primary voters will also decide on a candidate for the 101st Assembly District in Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden, & Meredith Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments or at 832-5321 or at the main office in Delhi.
Commerce Chenango will host their next Business After Hours event today with Frontier communications, at their East Park Place Norwich location. the event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Food & entertainment are scheduled; more information is available at 334-1402.
The City of Oneonta Civil Service commission will hold their next meeting this afternoon. The meeting will be held in the common council chambers at city hall beginning at 4:30 PM.
The City of Oneonta announced that due to utility work at the Housing Visions Project at Columbia & west Street, traffic would be detoured today, Monday & Tuesday; Detour signs will be set up to direct traffic away from the scheduled work.
The Bainbridge town board will hold a special finance meeting today at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall & will be open to the public.
Governor Cuomo directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend, one of the deadliest times of year for drunk and drugged driving fatalities. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign began today and ends September 5, will be carried out with assistance from local law enforcement agencies and aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs. 1/3rd of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. In New York State, alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in more than 7,000 police-reported crashes in 2015, while illegal drugs contributed to more than 800 crashes.
Otsego County will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event for Small Businesses on Friday September 9th from 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM at the Meadows Office Complex County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Otsego County small businesses should call the County Planning Department to register, or obtain more information, at 547-4225 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration ends September 2nd
Governor Cuomo today announced the availability of $98.7 million in funding to support bicycle, pedestrian, multi-use path and transportation-related programs as well as projects that reduce congestion and help to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. These projects will be selected through a competitive solicitation process and rated based on established criteria that include public benefit, air quality improvement, and innovation. The New York State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through October 21, 2016. Program guidance, applications and workshop schedules may be found at dot.ny.gov.
In July, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 36,200, or 0.5%, to 7.95 million a new state high, according to the state Labor Department. The statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from June’s level of 4.7%, and remained below the comparable U.S. rate of 4.9% in July 2016. New York’s statewide unemployment rate remained at its lowest level since August 2007.
Alphonso Dennis of Binghamton was sentenced to 15 years in jail, after he pleaded guilty in federal court to having 2 young females engaging in prostitution in Broome County. Dennis must also register as a sex offender.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday is the last day to register in person at the Board of Elections for the September 13th Primary Election. Democrats will vote for a State Senate candidate in the 42nd District in Colchester, Delhi, Hamden, Masonville, Tompkins and Walton, Republicans will vote for a candidate in the 101st Assembly District in Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden, & Meredith, the REFORM PARTY primary voters will also decide on a candidate for the 101st Assembly District in Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden, & Meredith Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments or at 832-5321 or at the main office in Delhi.
Commerce Chenango will host their next Business After Hours event today with Frontier communications, at their East Park Place Norwich location. the event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Food & entertainment are scheduled; more information is available at 334-1402.
The City of Oneonta Civil Service commission will hold their next meeting this afternoon. The meeting will be held in the common council chambers at city hall beginning at 4:30 PM.
The City of Oneonta announced that due to utility work at the Housing Visions Project at Columbia & west Street, traffic would be detoured today, Monday & Tuesday; Detour signs will be set up to direct traffic away from the scheduled work.
The Bainbridge town board will hold a special finance meeting today at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall & will be open to the public.
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-28-16
John Guzy of Bainbridge was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, for the murder of 26-year-old Derek D. Prindle and attempted murder of Derek S. Prindle, the victim's father on October 27th, 2014, in front of the former Peak Fitness on State Route 7 in Bainbridge. Guzy was also ordered to pay restitution for funeral expenses for Prindle, among other related expenses, Guzy's attorney has filed a notice of appeal.
State Police arrested 19-year-old Jason McCrady of Greene, for 3rd degree Assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment. This arrest occurred after troopers. McCrady is accused of punching, shoving & choking his girlfriend, causing injuries, he was also wanted on a bench warrant for aggravated harassment by State Police in Homer. McCrady was arraigned in the Town of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond, pending court action on July 12th.
The trial of Almond Upton is scheduled to begin on July 11th In Broome County. Upton is accused of intentionally running down State Trooper Christopher Skinner as he was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on May 29 2014, on I-81 in the town of Chenango, Trooper Skinner was killed instantly.
The City of Oneonta Fire Department will be conducting a community risk assessment over the next few months. Department members will be walking through neighborhoods, checking out building exteriors & properties, they will be in uniform, will have Id's & they will not ask to enter a residence. More Information is available by emailing risk assess@oneonta.ny.us.
The USDA will be teaming up with the Bainbridge Guilford Central School again this summer to offer free breakfast & lunch for any child 18 & under, and for special needs children up to 21, Monday through Friday through August 5th, at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary schools. More information is available at 967-6301.
State Police CNET along with State Troopers & Norwich Police executed a search warrant following an investigation into Heroin sales in the Norwich area. 54 year old Antonio Totten of Norwich was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, $1803. in cash, wax envelopes containing heroin, brass knuckles, marijuana, and 2 cell phones. Totten was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Totten was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.
The Village of Sidney Police Department announced the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic today for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing is expected on Tuesday, Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
3 public meetings will be held today at Oneonta City Hall. The Operations, Planning & Evaluation Committee will begin their meeting at 4:00 PM, followed by the Finance & Human Resources Committee meeting at 5:00 PM, and the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals at 7:00 PM. All 3 meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will require alternating lane closures in the City of Binghamton, today through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to to 5:00 PM. Front Street will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Prospect Street and Bevier Street. Crews will be performing bridge pier work. Flag personnel will guide alternating traffic through the work zone. Work will be performed weather permitting. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
State Police arrested 19-year-old Jason McCrady of Greene, for 3rd degree Assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment. This arrest occurred after troopers. McCrady is accused of punching, shoving & choking his girlfriend, causing injuries, he was also wanted on a bench warrant for aggravated harassment by State Police in Homer. McCrady was arraigned in the Town of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond, pending court action on July 12th.
The trial of Almond Upton is scheduled to begin on July 11th In Broome County. Upton is accused of intentionally running down State Trooper Christopher Skinner as he was conducting an unrelated traffic stop on May 29 2014, on I-81 in the town of Chenango, Trooper Skinner was killed instantly.
The City of Oneonta Fire Department will be conducting a community risk assessment over the next few months. Department members will be walking through neighborhoods, checking out building exteriors & properties, they will be in uniform, will have Id's & they will not ask to enter a residence. More Information is available by emailing risk assess@oneonta.ny.us.
The USDA will be teaming up with the Bainbridge Guilford Central School again this summer to offer free breakfast & lunch for any child 18 & under, and for special needs children up to 21, Monday through Friday through August 5th, at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary schools. More information is available at 967-6301.
State Police CNET along with State Troopers & Norwich Police executed a search warrant following an investigation into Heroin sales in the Norwich area. 54 year old Antonio Totten of Norwich was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, $1803. in cash, wax envelopes containing heroin, brass knuckles, marijuana, and 2 cell phones. Totten was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Totten was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.
The Village of Sidney Police Department announced the Main Street railroad crossing will be closed to traffic today for repairs. Reopening of the railroad crossing is expected on Tuesday, Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
3 public meetings will be held today at Oneonta City Hall. The Operations, Planning & Evaluation Committee will begin their meeting at 4:00 PM, followed by the Finance & Human Resources Committee meeting at 5:00 PM, and the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals at 7:00 PM. All 3 meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will require alternating lane closures in the City of Binghamton, today through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to to 5:00 PM. Front Street will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Prospect Street and Bevier Street. Crews will be performing bridge pier work. Flag personnel will guide alternating traffic through the work zone. Work will be performed weather permitting. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
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WCDO News — Monday 5-23-16
Law Enforcement Agencies in Otsego County have responded to a reported Bank Robbery at the NBT Bank Branch at 1 West Street in Edmeston at about 11:30 this morning. The Edmeston Central School District & Pathfinder Village were locked down and State Police & Otsego County Sheriff's deputies have been investigating. WCDO Will have more information as it becomes available.
The Sidney Police Department arrested 43-year-old Jack Blanchard of Guilford for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest is the result of a 2-month investigation into the sale of Cocaine in the Village of Sidney. Blanchard was arrested on an Arrest Warrant Sealed Indictment issued by Delaware County Court. He was sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await arraignment on the charges.
Schoharie County Judge Richard Mott did not reach a verdict in the 4th Cal Harris Murder trial Friday. Judge Mott had deliberated for about 12 hours on Thursday & Friday; he had not reached a decision on whether Call Harris murdered his estranged wife Michelle on September 11th, 2001. Deliberations will continue on Tuesday.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage in the House of an amendment he authored in support of former Navy and Marine Corps personnel and other Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service aboard vessels off the coast of Vietnam and now have serious illnesses that are directly connected to that exposure. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act ensures those Veterans is granted presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure. The House bill introduced by Congressman Gibson has 320 cosponsors from both parties, while the Senate version introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has 41 bipartisan cosponsors.
The 2016 Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta was held; Saturday with impressive finishes from local paddlers, who are training for this weekend’s General Clinton 70- miler. The Wessels Chairman Ed Curley told WCDO News of the most exciting finish of a 1 second photo finish in the pro class:
(Ed Curley 5-23-16)
Other top finishers included Bob & Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton winning the Men’s Under 50 Amateur class. Mike Bachman of Bainbridge & Rich Hall of Gilbertville taking the C-2 Stock class & Dale Persons of Bainbridge & Melissa Swislosky of Mount Upton winning the mixed C-2 Pro class. WCDO Will have full coverage of Wednesday’s new Pine Ridge Grocery Dash for Cash Race and The General Clinton Canoe regatta this weekend.
The New York State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Beginning tomorrow, through Thursday, from 9 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81northbound/State Route 17 westbound will be reduced to 1 lane between Exit 3 and 4S for the removal of concrete barrier. The right two lanes will be closed. On Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81 northbound/State Route 17 westbound Exit 4S will be closed temporarily for the removal of concrete barrier. A signed detour will be in place directing motorists around the ramp closure. All work will be performed weather permitting.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge on Tuesday May 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane traffic only during the work.
24-year-old James Spain of Walton pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct, for allegedly performing sexual acts with an under-aged female. Spain was released on his own recognizance; Sentencing is scheduled for July 18th.
The ReUnite Bainbridge meeting will be held today, at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner. The Agenda includes an Update on the Bainbridge Summer Fest, The BG School Booster Club Bon Fire, Annual Golf Tournament, Musicians on Main Streets, Updates on Popcorn Wagon and Weather Vanes
Governor Cuomo today announced $500,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the New York State Academy of Fire Science in the Southern Tier. The funding will support a crude oil training simulation for first responders. This marks the third consecutive year that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control has been awarded this funding. The Academy trains over 6,000 emergency services providers from across the state in over 130 courses per year.
The Bainbridge Village Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled last week, has been rescheduled for this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in the Bainbridge Village Clerk's office at 33 West Main Street & is open to the pubic.
The Sidney Police Department arrested 43-year-old Jack Blanchard of Guilford for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest is the result of a 2-month investigation into the sale of Cocaine in the Village of Sidney. Blanchard was arrested on an Arrest Warrant Sealed Indictment issued by Delaware County Court. He was sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await arraignment on the charges.
Schoharie County Judge Richard Mott did not reach a verdict in the 4th Cal Harris Murder trial Friday. Judge Mott had deliberated for about 12 hours on Thursday & Friday; he had not reached a decision on whether Call Harris murdered his estranged wife Michelle on September 11th, 2001. Deliberations will continue on Tuesday.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced the passage in the House of an amendment he authored in support of former Navy and Marine Corps personnel and other Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service aboard vessels off the coast of Vietnam and now have serious illnesses that are directly connected to that exposure. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act ensures those Veterans is granted presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure. The House bill introduced by Congressman Gibson has 320 cosponsors from both parties, while the Senate version introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has 41 bipartisan cosponsors.
The 2016 Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta was held; Saturday with impressive finishes from local paddlers, who are training for this weekend’s General Clinton 70- miler. The Wessels Chairman Ed Curley told WCDO News of the most exciting finish of a 1 second photo finish in the pro class:
(Ed Curley 5-23-16)
Other top finishers included Bob & Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton winning the Men’s Under 50 Amateur class. Mike Bachman of Bainbridge & Rich Hall of Gilbertville taking the C-2 Stock class & Dale Persons of Bainbridge & Melissa Swislosky of Mount Upton winning the mixed C-2 Pro class. WCDO Will have full coverage of Wednesday’s new Pine Ridge Grocery Dash for Cash Race and The General Clinton Canoe regatta this weekend.
The New York State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Beginning tomorrow, through Thursday, from 9 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81northbound/State Route 17 westbound will be reduced to 1 lane between Exit 3 and 4S for the removal of concrete barrier. The right two lanes will be closed. On Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81 northbound/State Route 17 westbound Exit 4S will be closed temporarily for the removal of concrete barrier. A signed detour will be in place directing motorists around the ramp closure. All work will be performed weather permitting.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge on Tuesday May 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane traffic only during the work.
24-year-old James Spain of Walton pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct, for allegedly performing sexual acts with an under-aged female. Spain was released on his own recognizance; Sentencing is scheduled for July 18th.
The ReUnite Bainbridge meeting will be held today, at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner. The Agenda includes an Update on the Bainbridge Summer Fest, The BG School Booster Club Bon Fire, Annual Golf Tournament, Musicians on Main Streets, Updates on Popcorn Wagon and Weather Vanes
Governor Cuomo today announced $500,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the New York State Academy of Fire Science in the Southern Tier. The funding will support a crude oil training simulation for first responders. This marks the third consecutive year that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Fire Prevention and Control has been awarded this funding. The Academy trains over 6,000 emergency services providers from across the state in over 130 courses per year.
The Bainbridge Village Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled last week, has been rescheduled for this evening. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in the Bainbridge Village Clerk's office at 33 West Main Street & is open to the pubic.
BainbridgeBOB ZAVERALCALVIN HARRISCONGRESSMAN CHRIS GIBSONDALE PERSONDASH FOR CASHED CURLEYED WESSELS CANOE REGATTAEDMESTONEdmeston Central SchoolGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTAGilbertsvilleGovernor CuomoJAMES SPAINMEILLSA SWISLOSKYMELISSA SWISLOSKYMICHELLE HARRISMIKE BACHMANMOUNT UPTONNBT BANKNew YorkNYPATHFINDER VILLAGEPINE RIDGE GROCERYPROSPECT MOUNTAIN PROJECTREUNITE BAINBRIDGERICH HALLRYAN ZAVERALSCHOHARIE COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD MOTTSidneySTATE DOTU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 5-17-16
Constitution Pipeline Company has appealed the State DEC’s refusal to grant the company’s request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification under the Clean Water Act. The appeal was filed with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, they contend that the refusal is arbitrary and capricious and constitutes an impermissible challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which was issued in December 2014. The company also filed an action with the U.S. District Court seeking a declaration that the State of New York’s authority to exercise permitting jurisdiction over certain other environmental matters is preempted by federal law.
State Lawmakers are looking to pass a constitutional amendment to be able to strip convicted lawmakers like Sheldon Silver & Dean Skelos, of their pensions. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:
(Crouch 5-17-16)
Crouch said that a constitutional amendment needs to pass the legislature 2 years in a row and be passed by voters in order to take effect.
Today is school budget vote day across the state, voters in many districts will also be filling school board seats an voting on various capital projects or Bus purchases. Voting for the BG school district residents will be held in the Bainbridge & Guilford town Halls today, voting will be from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge on Tuesday May 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane traffic only during the work.
The Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street, is selling chicken on Sunday May 22nd in appreciation of all military veterans. All military veterans will eat for free. Chickens will be sold from 12:00 Noon until all are gone. This is in Sidney.
The Bainbridge Village Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled for yesterday, has been rescheduled for Monday May 23rd at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Bainbridge Village Clerk's office at 33 West Main Street & is open to the pubic.
State Police responded to a Delaware County 911 report of a motor vehicle accident on West Kortright Church Road in the Town of Kortright, Monday at around 5:45 PM. Troopers determined that 58 year old Michael Berry of East Meredith, lost control of his pickup truck, he left the roadway, struck a culvert, & overturned. Berry was transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta where he was pronounced deceased from internal injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State will award $1 million each to Bard College, University at Buffalo and SUNY Broome as part of the “Energy to Lead Competition, ” which challenged student-led coalitions to design and develop plans for clean energy projects. SUNY Broome’s “Geothermal Learning Laboratory” project shows how a geothermal system can harness the energy stored in the earth to heat and cool a campus, serve as a hands-on learning resource for students, and generate energy bill savings that can be reinvested in energy conservation measures. The project is expected to result in the avoidance of 135 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting tonight at Country Squire Realty, at 1639 State Route 7 beginning at 6:00 pm. On the agenda will be making final plans for the 40th Annual Carnival of Sales on Saturday, July 9th along with fireworks discussion and the Concert Series with entertainment on Thursday, July 7th.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Oneonta City Hall & is open to the public.
State Lawmakers are looking to pass a constitutional amendment to be able to strip convicted lawmakers like Sheldon Silver & Dean Skelos, of their pensions. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:
(Crouch 5-17-16)
Crouch said that a constitutional amendment needs to pass the legislature 2 years in a row and be passed by voters in order to take effect.
Today is school budget vote day across the state, voters in many districts will also be filling school board seats an voting on various capital projects or Bus purchases. Voting for the BG school district residents will be held in the Bainbridge & Guilford town Halls today, voting will be from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM.
The Village of Sidney announced that work would be performed on the Main Street Bridge on Tuesday May 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 PM. The bridge will be open for 1 lane traffic only during the work.
The Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street, is selling chicken on Sunday May 22nd in appreciation of all military veterans. All military veterans will eat for free. Chickens will be sold from 12:00 Noon until all are gone. This is in Sidney.
The Bainbridge Village Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled for yesterday, has been rescheduled for Monday May 23rd at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Bainbridge Village Clerk's office at 33 West Main Street & is open to the pubic.
State Police responded to a Delaware County 911 report of a motor vehicle accident on West Kortright Church Road in the Town of Kortright, Monday at around 5:45 PM. Troopers determined that 58 year old Michael Berry of East Meredith, lost control of his pickup truck, he left the roadway, struck a culvert, & overturned. Berry was transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta where he was pronounced deceased from internal injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State will award $1 million each to Bard College, University at Buffalo and SUNY Broome as part of the “Energy to Lead Competition, ” which challenged student-led coalitions to design and develop plans for clean energy projects. SUNY Broome’s “Geothermal Learning Laboratory” project shows how a geothermal system can harness the energy stored in the earth to heat and cool a campus, serve as a hands-on learning resource for students, and generate energy bill savings that can be reinvested in energy conservation measures. The project is expected to result in the avoidance of 135 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting tonight at Country Squire Realty, at 1639 State Route 7 beginning at 6:00 pm. On the agenda will be making final plans for the 40th Annual Carnival of Sales on Saturday, July 9th along with fireworks discussion and the Concert Series with entertainment on Thursday, July 7th.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Oneonta City Hall & is open to the public.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBainbridgeBainbridge Town HallBARD COLLEGECONSTITUTION PIPELINEDEAN SKELOSEAST MEREDITHFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionGovernor CuomoGUILFORD TOWN HALLKORTRIGHTMICHAEL BERRYNew YorkNYOneontaSHELDON SILVERSidneySIDNEY AMERICAN LEGIONSTATE DECSUNY BROOMEU.S. Circuit Court of AppealsUnadilla Chamber Of CommerceUniversity of BuffaloWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 5-9-16
State Police arrested 53-year-old Kenneth Hines of Brooklyn for aggravated unlicensed operation and other traffic violations. This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Hines speeding at 92 mph, when the posted speed limit is 65 mph, on Interstate 81 southbound in the Town of Barker. An investigation determined his New York driving record showed him having 57 suspensions and revocations on 20 separate dates. Hines was arraigned in the adjoining Town of Fenton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time. His next court date in the Town of Barker court is pending.
Sidney Village Police arrested a local couple on drug & weapons charges. Police arrested 41-year-old Elizabeth Roettger (Rote-te-ger) for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and controlled substance not in its original container, and 42-year-old Christopher Roettger for criminal possession of a weapon unlawful possession of marijuana. Both were arraigned in Sidney Village court & were remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 Cash Bail & $10,000 bond.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the persons involved in the fatal accident on East Maine Road on May 8th. 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton was operating a Cadillac Escalade on East Maine Road; he collided with a Toyota Camry operated by 17-year-old Jontay Card of Binghamton, causing significant damage and multiple injuries. The front seat passenger in the Toyota, 17-year-old Dashaen Pabon of Endicott suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Wilson Hospital. The rear seat passenger, 4-year-old Samrya Oakley, of Johnson City suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. Both Steyer & Card were transported to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, Steyer was treated and released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 43-year-old Donald Card of Endwell for robbery, intimidating a witness & unlawful possession of marihuana. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at home on Delaware Avenue in the Town of Union, last Thursday night, where Card had allegedly forcibly took a wallet with money and valuables from a victim in a wheelchair and fled the scene. Troopers responded to the same location early Friday Morning as Card had returned and was threatening the victim, broke a window & fled the scene. Card was arrested at his home, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
The Sidney Central School District will be holding its Budget Hearing Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the high school library. Dr. Christensen will be presenting the 2016-17 school budget. The public is invited to attend.
After a spate of lawmakers breaking the law over the last 20 years, lawmakers have not passed any meaningful legislation. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-9-16)
Crouch said that he favors legislation that calls for the forfeiture of pensions of convicted lawmakers, complete transparency with regards to all campaign contributions and term limits on leadership & committee chairmanship positions.
The Otsego County District Attorney's Office reported the arrest of 45-year-old Kevin Blush of Milford for 2nd degree rape & child endangerment. Blush is accused of performing sexual acts with a female under the age of 15; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail. He faces court action on May 11th. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Sidney Planning Board will hold a “Meeting in Public” this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in room 202 at the Civic Center, the work session is being held to continue work on the Town of Sidney Zoning Local Law
State Senator Jim Seward announced a $50,000 state grant he secured to help with improvements at Copes Corners Park in the Town of Butternuts. The capital funding has been used to help with improvements to the park's bathroom facilities, pavilions, and purchase of playground equipment, it was included in the 2015-16 state budget and secured by Senator Seward through the New York State and Municipal Facilities Program.
The city of Oneonta will be milling, paving & striping the Westcott Lot over the next 3 days. Today, crews are milling & hauling away old asphalt, Tuesday crews will be paving with a hot new asphalt mix, and striping is expected on Wednesday, more information is available at 432-6465.
The town of Unadilla officials announced that Butternut Road is closed today. Crews are oil & stoning the road, they expect to have the project completed at around 4:00 this afternoon.
Sidney Village Police arrested a local couple on drug & weapons charges. Police arrested 41-year-old Elizabeth Roettger (Rote-te-ger) for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and controlled substance not in its original container, and 42-year-old Christopher Roettger for criminal possession of a weapon unlawful possession of marijuana. Both were arraigned in Sidney Village court & were remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 Cash Bail & $10,000 bond.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of the persons involved in the fatal accident on East Maine Road on May 8th. 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton was operating a Cadillac Escalade on East Maine Road; he collided with a Toyota Camry operated by 17-year-old Jontay Card of Binghamton, causing significant damage and multiple injuries. The front seat passenger in the Toyota, 17-year-old Dashaen Pabon of Endicott suffered a serious head injury and was transported to Wilson Hospital. The rear seat passenger, 4-year-old Samrya Oakley, of Johnson City suffered traumatic injuries and died at the scene. Both Steyer & Card were transported to Wilson Hospital for head injuries, Steyer was treated and released. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
State Police arrested 43-year-old Donald Card of Endwell for robbery, intimidating a witness & unlawful possession of marihuana. Troopers responded to a report of a robbery at home on Delaware Avenue in the Town of Union, last Thursday night, where Card had allegedly forcibly took a wallet with money and valuables from a victim in a wheelchair and fled the scene. Troopers responded to the same location early Friday Morning as Card had returned and was threatening the victim, broke a window & fled the scene. Card was arrested at his home, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
The Sidney Central School District will be holding its Budget Hearing Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the high school library. Dr. Christensen will be presenting the 2016-17 school budget. The public is invited to attend.
After a spate of lawmakers breaking the law over the last 20 years, lawmakers have not passed any meaningful legislation. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 5-9-16)
Crouch said that he favors legislation that calls for the forfeiture of pensions of convicted lawmakers, complete transparency with regards to all campaign contributions and term limits on leadership & committee chairmanship positions.
The Otsego County District Attorney's Office reported the arrest of 45-year-old Kevin Blush of Milford for 2nd degree rape & child endangerment. Blush is accused of performing sexual acts with a female under the age of 15; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail. He faces court action on May 11th. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Sidney Planning Board will hold a “Meeting in Public” this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in room 202 at the Civic Center, the work session is being held to continue work on the Town of Sidney Zoning Local Law
State Senator Jim Seward announced a $50,000 state grant he secured to help with improvements at Copes Corners Park in the Town of Butternuts. The capital funding has been used to help with improvements to the park's bathroom facilities, pavilions, and purchase of playground equipment, it was included in the 2015-16 state budget and secured by Senator Seward through the New York State and Municipal Facilities Program.
The city of Oneonta will be milling, paving & striping the Westcott Lot over the next 3 days. Today, crews are milling & hauling away old asphalt, Tuesday crews will be paving with a hot new asphalt mix, and striping is expected on Wednesday, more information is available at 432-6465.
The town of Unadilla officials announced that Butternut Road is closed today. Crews are oil & stoning the road, they expect to have the project completed at around 4:00 this afternoon.
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBARKERBILL CHRISTENSENBinghamtonBrooklynButternutsChristopher RoettgerCOPES CORNERS PARKDashaen PabonDONALD CARDElizabeth RoettgerENDWELLFentonHARTWICKJONTAY CARDKENNETH HINESKEVIN BLUSHMilfordNew YorkNYOneontaSamrya OakleySIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOLSIDNEY CIVIC CENTERSIDNEY PLANNING BOARDState senator Jim SewardTHOMAS STEYERUNADILLAWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 3-16-16
Village elections were held Tuesday across New York State. In the village of Unadilla, Paul Baldwin wins 1 trustee seat, the second seat, results were tied between Jeff Jones & Christopher Winkler, The Otsego County Board of elections will try to determine how to pick a winner for that seat. In the Bainbridge Mayor's Race, Philip Wade defeated Steven Eisenberg, 99-82, Wade told WCDO News about his plans:
(Phillip Wade 3-16-16)
Bainbridge trustee seats will be filled by outgoing Mayor Chick Darling, as well as Erik Barnard & Timothy Mayes. In Morris, write in candidate Rush French wins a trustee seat. In Gilbertsville, Douglas Tobey was on the ballot for 1 of the 2 trustee seats; Write-in Christina Strain won the other seat with 2 write-in votes.
Democratic Congressional candidate Will Yandik will meet with Delaware County Residents On Sunday, at 1:30 pm in Sidney. Yandik is running for the 19th Congressional District, he will meet with residents at the Sidney Memorial Library; he is seeking to replace Chris Gibson, who declined to seek re-election for another term,
Both Houses of the State Legislature have forwarded their budget proposals for eventual negotiations by conference committees, Assemblyman Bill Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that some but not all of the Agriculture cuts from the Governor have been restored in the Assembly Budget:
(Magee 3-16-16)
Magee said that he fully expects the budget to be passed by the April 1st deadline again this year.
On March 29th. The Prevention Coalition for Heroin & Substance Abuse will hold a meeting at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School. The meeting will be a brainstorming forum to discuss options for planning a coalition and to apply for a grant with Organizers are seeking participation from key leaders, from area faith based groups, law enforcement; school leaders and the student body; business people and concerned residents.
Delhi police arrested 55 year old Ernest Orts of Herkimer & 53 year old Ralph Reid of Florida were charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, following an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the state Attorney General's Office. Orts and Reid are accused of making false entries and adjustments to account ledgers between 2006 and 2012 while operating the Countryside Care Center in Delhi. The pair were arraigned at the Delhi Town Court and released on their own recognizance.
State Police & the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 Andes residents for the felony burglary. The arrests resulted from the investigation into 12 reported burglaries at seasonal residences throughout Delaware County over the course of several months. Police recovered over 100 pieces of stolen property, arrested were 39 year old Robert Weaver, 28 year old James Stratton, 26 year old Brett Trombley and 20 year old Korey Bush. All 4 were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,500 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police executed a search warrant at the East Hubbell Hill Road, Town of Middletown, at the residence of 24-year-old Lucas Labumbard and 20 year old Anna Bubko. The search led to the seizure of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone tablets and more than $1400 in cash. The pair are accused of forcibly entering Miller’s Drug Store in Margaretville, between the night of February 1st and the morning of February 2nd and stealing prescription narcotics Labumbard and Bubko were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Both were arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and were remanded them to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending future court action.
The DEC reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning in towns with less than 20,000 residents is prohibited Today through May 14. With the lack of snow cover over much of the state and unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted, experts believe conditions for wild fires will be heightened in the coming weeks. DEC posts a fire danger rating forecast map on a daily basis on its website at dec.ny.gov.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:15 at green's Long River Inn.
(Phillip Wade 3-16-16)
Bainbridge trustee seats will be filled by outgoing Mayor Chick Darling, as well as Erik Barnard & Timothy Mayes. In Morris, write in candidate Rush French wins a trustee seat. In Gilbertsville, Douglas Tobey was on the ballot for 1 of the 2 trustee seats; Write-in Christina Strain won the other seat with 2 write-in votes.
Democratic Congressional candidate Will Yandik will meet with Delaware County Residents On Sunday, at 1:30 pm in Sidney. Yandik is running for the 19th Congressional District, he will meet with residents at the Sidney Memorial Library; he is seeking to replace Chris Gibson, who declined to seek re-election for another term,
Both Houses of the State Legislature have forwarded their budget proposals for eventual negotiations by conference committees, Assemblyman Bill Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that some but not all of the Agriculture cuts from the Governor have been restored in the Assembly Budget:
(Magee 3-16-16)
Magee said that he fully expects the budget to be passed by the April 1st deadline again this year.
On March 29th. The Prevention Coalition for Heroin & Substance Abuse will hold a meeting at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School. The meeting will be a brainstorming forum to discuss options for planning a coalition and to apply for a grant with Organizers are seeking participation from key leaders, from area faith based groups, law enforcement; school leaders and the student body; business people and concerned residents.
Delhi police arrested 55 year old Ernest Orts of Herkimer & 53 year old Ralph Reid of Florida were charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, following an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the state Attorney General's Office. Orts and Reid are accused of making false entries and adjustments to account ledgers between 2006 and 2012 while operating the Countryside Care Center in Delhi. The pair were arraigned at the Delhi Town Court and released on their own recognizance.
State Police & the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 Andes residents for the felony burglary. The arrests resulted from the investigation into 12 reported burglaries at seasonal residences throughout Delaware County over the course of several months. Police recovered over 100 pieces of stolen property, arrested were 39 year old Robert Weaver, 28 year old James Stratton, 26 year old Brett Trombley and 20 year old Korey Bush. All 4 were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $7,500 cash bail or $15,000 bond.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police executed a search warrant at the East Hubbell Hill Road, Town of Middletown, at the residence of 24-year-old Lucas Labumbard and 20 year old Anna Bubko. The search led to the seizure of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone tablets and more than $1400 in cash. The pair are accused of forcibly entering Miller’s Drug Store in Margaretville, between the night of February 1st and the morning of February 2nd and stealing prescription narcotics Labumbard and Bubko were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Both were arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and were remanded them to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending future court action.
The DEC reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning in towns with less than 20,000 residents is prohibited Today through May 14. With the lack of snow cover over much of the state and unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted, experts believe conditions for wild fires will be heightened in the coming weeks. DEC posts a fire danger rating forecast map on a daily basis on its website at dec.ny.gov.
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:15 at green's Long River Inn.
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