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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-11-24
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-11-24
Governor Hochul has proposed giving out checks to New York State families next year, for either $300 or $500 coming to households. 8.6 million New York State households would be eligible. The deposits or checks will be sent next Fall of 2025.
With crucial subsidies that help nearly 20 million Americans afford health insurance set to expire next year, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging Congress to pass the Health Care Affordability Act, which would permanently extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, she is not sure if Republicans who will have a majority in both houses next year will go along with that:
(Gillibrand 12-11-24)
Gillibrand said that without an extension to the Affordable Health Care Act, an estimated 4 million Americans will lose their health insurance, or pay exorbitant amounts for Health Insurance, their medical bills & prescriptions.
41 year old Willis Bickham of Binghamton was sentenced to 20 years-to-life in prison for 1st Rape in Broome County Court today. Bickham was found guilty earlier this year, he took a 12-year-old into his apartment and engaged with sexual acts with her
NYSEG shut off power in the City of Oneonta this afternoon at the Henry Street substation and impacted about 300 customers in the River Street, Gilbert Street & Fonda Avenue area. The power should be restored to all of the affected residents by the end of the afternoon.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-11-24
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Holly Adams of New Berlin for allegedly subjected a juvenile to on-going sexual abuse for approximately three years, using threats and coercion to perpetuate multiple forms of sexual abuse on the victim, in the town of Pittsfield. Adams was located Monday in the Town of Columbus and taken in to custody without incident, she was charged with Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, Sexual Abuse, Coercion, Forcible Touching, 5 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child, she was transported to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for processing and was lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment, An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim.
State Police at Troop C in Sidney announced that 13 people were charged with DWI from December 1 to December 7. These arrests followed the recent Thanksgiving Holiday enforcement detail where 25 were charged in an 8 day period.
Governor Hochul has proposed giving out checks to New York State families next year, for either $300 or $500 coming to households. 8.6 million New York State households would be eligible. The deposits or checks will be sent next Fall of 2025.
With crucial subsidies that help nearly 20 million Americans afford health insurance set to expire next year, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging Congress to pass the Health Care Affordability Act, which would permanently extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, she is not sure if Republicans who will have a majority in both houses next year will go along with that:
(Gillibrand 12-11-24)
Gillibrand said that without an extension to the Affordable Health Care Act, an estimated 4 million Americans will lose their health insurance, or pay exorbitant amounts for Health Insurance, their medical bills & prescriptions.
41 year old Willis Bickham of Binghamton was sentenced to 20 years-to-life in prison for 1st Rape in Broome County Court today. Bickham was found guilty earlier this year, he took a 12-year-old into his apartment and engaged with sexual acts with her
NYSEG shut off power in the City of Oneonta this afternoon at the Henry Street substation and impacted about 300 customers in the River Street, Gilbert Street & Fonda Avenue area. The power should be restored to all of the affected residents by the end of the afternoon.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-11-24
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Holly Adams of New Berlin for allegedly subjected a juvenile to on-going sexual abuse for approximately three years, using threats and coercion to perpetuate multiple forms of sexual abuse on the victim, in the town of Pittsfield. Adams was located Monday in the Town of Columbus and taken in to custody without incident, she was charged with Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, Sexual Abuse, Coercion, Forcible Touching, 5 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child, she was transported to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for processing and was lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment, An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim.
State Police at Troop C in Sidney announced that 13 people were charged with DWI from December 1 to December 7. These arrests followed the recent Thanksgiving Holiday enforcement detail where 25 were charged in an 8 day period.
WCDO News — Friday 7-26-24
P.M. NEWS Friday 7-26-24
41 year old Willis Bickham Jr, of Binghamton, was found guilty of 1st Degree Rape, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child by a Broome County Jury Thursday. On June 24, 2023, Bickham Jr. took a 12-year-old child into an apartment at 2 Green Street in Binghamton and engaged in sexual acts. Sentencing is scheduled for October 24, 2024 where Bickham is facing up to 25 years in State Prison followed by 10 to 25 years of post-release supervision, and he must register as a Sex Offender with the state. Due to his criminal history, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office will pursue a sentence of 25 years to life under the Persistent Felony Offender guidelines.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 56-year-old Phillip Alvarez of Endwell, they recovered drugs and weapons from an apartment at 341 Main Street Binghamton. Police seized various weapons, ammunition , cocaine, crack cocaine, packaging materials, and over $5500 cash from suspected drug sales. Alvarez was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 5 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, an additional search warrant was executed in the Town of Union where investigators found around $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has added her support to Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris this week:
(Gillibrand 7-26-24)
Gillibrand's endorsement coincides with the endorsement by former President Barack Obama for the Harris for President Campaign.
The 2nd annual Gilbertsville Hullaballoo will be held this Sunday, Spokesperson Tracy Martinetti explains:
(Tracie Martinetti 7-26-24)
More information is available at 631-896-2658.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-26-24
Commerce Chenango is bringing back the Taste Of Chenango event on Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 7-26-24)
This event is free to enter and is open to the public from 1:00 PM thru 07:00 PM. More information is available at commercechenango.com
Rock & Roll is scheduled tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta, Director Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 7-26-24)
More information about this & other shows are available at foothillspac.org.
The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold Honey Bee Day Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:
(Amy Williams 7-26-24)
The event is free & will run on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Downtown Greene will have about 80 vendors, food, music and shoppers during the 47th annual Greene Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Greene Lions Club, the free festivities will be from from 9 am. to 3 pm., Saturday, on Genessee Street.
Am American Red Cross Blood drive is being held in Oneonta today from 2 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
41 year old Willis Bickham Jr, of Binghamton, was found guilty of 1st Degree Rape, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child by a Broome County Jury Thursday. On June 24, 2023, Bickham Jr. took a 12-year-old child into an apartment at 2 Green Street in Binghamton and engaged in sexual acts. Sentencing is scheduled for October 24, 2024 where Bickham is facing up to 25 years in State Prison followed by 10 to 25 years of post-release supervision, and he must register as a Sex Offender with the state. Due to his criminal history, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office will pursue a sentence of 25 years to life under the Persistent Felony Offender guidelines.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 56-year-old Phillip Alvarez of Endwell, they recovered drugs and weapons from an apartment at 341 Main Street Binghamton. Police seized various weapons, ammunition , cocaine, crack cocaine, packaging materials, and over $5500 cash from suspected drug sales. Alvarez was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 5 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, an additional search warrant was executed in the Town of Union where investigators found around $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has added her support to Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris this week:
(Gillibrand 7-26-24)
Gillibrand's endorsement coincides with the endorsement by former President Barack Obama for the Harris for President Campaign.
The 2nd annual Gilbertsville Hullaballoo will be held this Sunday, Spokesperson Tracy Martinetti explains:
(Tracie Martinetti 7-26-24)
More information is available at 631-896-2658.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-26-24
Commerce Chenango is bringing back the Taste Of Chenango event on Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 7-26-24)
This event is free to enter and is open to the public from 1:00 PM thru 07:00 PM. More information is available at commercechenango.com
Rock & Roll is scheduled tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta, Director Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 7-26-24)
More information about this & other shows are available at foothillspac.org.
The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold Honey Bee Day Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:
(Amy Williams 7-26-24)
The event is free & will run on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Downtown Greene will have about 80 vendors, food, music and shoppers during the 47th annual Greene Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Greene Lions Club, the free festivities will be from from 9 am. to 3 pm., Saturday, on Genessee Street.
Am American Red Cross Blood drive is being held in Oneonta today from 2 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
American red CrossAMY WILLIAMSBinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY FAIR GROUNDSCommerce ChenangoCOMMERCE CHENANGO CEO & PRESIDENT SAL TESTANICULLMAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERENDWELLFoothills Performing Arts and Civic CenterGEOFF DOYLEGILBERTSVILLE HULLABALOOGreeneKAMALA HARRISNew YorkNYONEONTA AMERICAN LEGIONPHILLIP ALVAREZSidneySIDNEY AMERICAN LEGIONTASTE OF CHENANGOTRACIE MARTINETTIU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDWCDOWILLIS BICKHAM