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WCDO News — Monday 12-4-17
The Sidney Main Street revitalization Project is wrapping up the work on one side of Main Street this week, except for the planting of trees perennials & grass that will be planted in the spring. Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:
(Ian Law 12-4-17)
The other side of Main Street will have construction begin in the spring, with plans calling for that side to be finished in time for the Hometown Day Parade in June.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37-year-old Timothy Heady of Smyrna, fur unlawful manufacture of Methamphetamines. Heady was arrested as deputies were conducting a follow up in reference to a burglary in the area; Deputies were then assisted by the State Police Crime Scene Contamination Unit. Heady was arraigned in the Village of Sherburne Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail; he will reappear in the Town of Smyrna Court at later date.
State Police arrested 65-year-old Joaquin Delgado of the Bronx, for Aggravated DWI, with a B.A.C. result of .20% and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a report of a car in a ditch on Phillips Odell Road in the town of Guilford. Delgado was not injured; he was issued tickets returnable to the town of Guilford Court on January 18, 2018.
Michael Rodriguez of Pennsylvania was charged with reckless endangerment & assault, for firing allegedly firing a weapon at the Galleria Mall in Wallkill on November 26th. A mother & 12 year old son were injured in the shooting, Rodriguez will not be arrested on any weapons charges as he had legal permits to carry the weapon in both Pennsylvania & new York.
Fire investigators have ruled that it was static electricity set fire to a flammable liquid during the manufacturing process that led to a fire at the Verla Cosmetics factory in New Windsor on November 20th. 1 person was killed & 125 suffered a variety of injuries at the plant that employed 225 people.
The Broome County Legislature has tabled a vote on accepting state funding for the proposed opioid addiction center being opened in the former Broome Developmental Center. The State had offered 2.7 Million dollars toward start up costs at the facility, which was scheduled to open early next year. Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare is scheduled to operate the facility.
51-year-old John Gomes of Cohoes has been charged with reckless endangerment & arson, for allegedly trying to recreate a smithing technique he saw on television that led to a fire that destroyed 3 buildings & damaged 18 others last Thursday in Cohoes. 1 firefighter was injured in the Thursday afternoon fire, which spread rapidly from Gomes's backyard due to 20 to 30 mile an hour wind gusts.
Governor Cuomo responded regarding the Senate passage of a tax bill that would be devastating to New York State:
(Cuomo 12-3-17)
Senators Gillibrand & Schumer voted against the measure.
State University at Oneonta officials announced that a freshman at the college died over the weekend. 18-year-old Daniel Michaels of Dix Hills died Saturday evening, details surrounding the death have not yet been released, and a memorial service was held on campus Sunday for Michaels.
The State DOT announced that construction on the I-86; I-81 & State Route 17 projects will be ramped up at several locations this week, starting this morning. Motorists are advised to check 511 for the latest traffic patterns in the Binghamton area.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting today, that meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Oneonta Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
(Ian Law 12-4-17)
The other side of Main Street will have construction begin in the spring, with plans calling for that side to be finished in time for the Hometown Day Parade in June.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37-year-old Timothy Heady of Smyrna, fur unlawful manufacture of Methamphetamines. Heady was arrested as deputies were conducting a follow up in reference to a burglary in the area; Deputies were then assisted by the State Police Crime Scene Contamination Unit. Heady was arraigned in the Village of Sherburne Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail; he will reappear in the Town of Smyrna Court at later date.
State Police arrested 65-year-old Joaquin Delgado of the Bronx, for Aggravated DWI, with a B.A.C. result of .20% and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a report of a car in a ditch on Phillips Odell Road in the town of Guilford. Delgado was not injured; he was issued tickets returnable to the town of Guilford Court on January 18, 2018.
Michael Rodriguez of Pennsylvania was charged with reckless endangerment & assault, for firing allegedly firing a weapon at the Galleria Mall in Wallkill on November 26th. A mother & 12 year old son were injured in the shooting, Rodriguez will not be arrested on any weapons charges as he had legal permits to carry the weapon in both Pennsylvania & new York.
Fire investigators have ruled that it was static electricity set fire to a flammable liquid during the manufacturing process that led to a fire at the Verla Cosmetics factory in New Windsor on November 20th. 1 person was killed & 125 suffered a variety of injuries at the plant that employed 225 people.
The Broome County Legislature has tabled a vote on accepting state funding for the proposed opioid addiction center being opened in the former Broome Developmental Center. The State had offered 2.7 Million dollars toward start up costs at the facility, which was scheduled to open early next year. Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare is scheduled to operate the facility.
51-year-old John Gomes of Cohoes has been charged with reckless endangerment & arson, for allegedly trying to recreate a smithing technique he saw on television that led to a fire that destroyed 3 buildings & damaged 18 others last Thursday in Cohoes. 1 firefighter was injured in the Thursday afternoon fire, which spread rapidly from Gomes's backyard due to 20 to 30 mile an hour wind gusts.
Governor Cuomo responded regarding the Senate passage of a tax bill that would be devastating to New York State:
(Cuomo 12-3-17)
Senators Gillibrand & Schumer voted against the measure.
State University at Oneonta officials announced that a freshman at the college died over the weekend. 18-year-old Daniel Michaels of Dix Hills died Saturday evening, details surrounding the death have not yet been released, and a memorial service was held on campus Sunday for Michaels.
The State DOT announced that construction on the I-86; I-81 & State Route 17 projects will be ramped up at several locations this week, starting this morning. Motorists are advised to check 511 for the latest traffic patterns in the Binghamton area.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting today, that meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Oneonta Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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WCDO News — Friday 9-8-17
A Pre-Trial Hearing was held in Chenango County Court today, regarding the murder & arson trial of Ernest Franklin of Guilford, who along with his wife Heather are accused of killing their son Jeffrey & setting the family residence on fire to cover it up. A Pre-Trial Hearing for Heather Franklin has not been scheduled, Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride has stated that the 2 will be tried separately, The Trial is expected to begin next year.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $220 million in federal grants that will support counter terrorism and emergency preparedness activities in counties across New York State. The funding supports regional preparedness efforts, including planning, organization, and training activities that are critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities. Locally Broome County received $364,894, Chenango County $109,968, Delaware County $99,971 & Otsego County $109,968
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.8 Million Dollars for the Sidney Municipal Airport, through the Federal Aviation Administration. the Airport will use the funding to construct a new taxiway. The funding is awarded through the Airport Improvement Program and is administered by the FAA, for grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports.
Governor Cuomo announced that 124 Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard will deploy this afternoon to the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in the response to Hurricane Irma. Additionally, the Governor is deploying Task Force 2 to Florida, that team specializes in structural collapse rescue, excavation emergencies, technical rope rescues, confined space rescue, and other specialized rescues.
State Police arrested 24-year-old Adam Gager of Windsor on 7 counts of Falsifying Business Records. Police were advised of a theft of over $800 from the Mirabito gas station on Old Route 17 in the town of Windsor, Gager was an employee, He is accused of deleting items from the store sales records and using the money to purchase lottery tickets. Gager was arraigned in the town of Windsor court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond.
Delaware County Public Health announced their last Free 2017 Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets, which will be held on October 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health recently announced the 4th rabid animal of the year, which was a rabid bat with 1 human exposure. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
Hartwick College will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its men’s soccer team’s NCAA Division 1 National Championship this weekend. In December 1977, Hartwick College stunned the collegiate soccer world by defeating the defending champion and heavily favored San Francisco 2-1 in Berkeley, California, The festivities will begin Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Lambros Arena, at Hartwick College. Tickets are available to the general public for $40 at hartwickalumni.org or at 431-4064.
The annual Otsego County Hazardous Waste Collection Event continues tomorrow at the Meadows complex from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Otsego County Planning Director Karen Sullivan explains:
(Karen Sullivan 9-8-17)
This service is Free for all Otsego County households; more information is available at otsegocounty.com or at 547-4225.
The annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held today at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with a captain and crew format, plus lunch, on-course beverages and buffet dinner included. Proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.
On Sunday, the Democratic Committee of Delaware County is hosting their 2nd Community Barbecue. The event will be held at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Town Hall is located at 37029 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782. 8 candidates running for the 19th Congressional District in the 2018 elections have been invited to participate. More information is available at dcnydems.org.
The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held Saturday & Sunday in Downtown Norwich, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 9-8-17)
The event runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday & from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, more information is available at 336-FEST or colorscape.org.
The Salvation Army based in Sidney will hold an additional collection drive again for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, spokesperson Marie Cole explains:
(Marie Cole 9-8-17)
Cole said that they will be collecting at the Sidney Great American until 6:00 PM tonight & from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday.
Governor Cuomo announced more than $220 million in federal grants that will support counter terrorism and emergency preparedness activities in counties across New York State. The funding supports regional preparedness efforts, including planning, organization, and training activities that are critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities. Locally Broome County received $364,894, Chenango County $109,968, Delaware County $99,971 & Otsego County $109,968
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.8 Million Dollars for the Sidney Municipal Airport, through the Federal Aviation Administration. the Airport will use the funding to construct a new taxiway. The funding is awarded through the Airport Improvement Program and is administered by the FAA, for grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports.
Governor Cuomo announced that 124 Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard will deploy this afternoon to the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in the response to Hurricane Irma. Additionally, the Governor is deploying Task Force 2 to Florida, that team specializes in structural collapse rescue, excavation emergencies, technical rope rescues, confined space rescue, and other specialized rescues.
State Police arrested 24-year-old Adam Gager of Windsor on 7 counts of Falsifying Business Records. Police were advised of a theft of over $800 from the Mirabito gas station on Old Route 17 in the town of Windsor, Gager was an employee, He is accused of deleting items from the store sales records and using the money to purchase lottery tickets. Gager was arraigned in the town of Windsor court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond.
Delaware County Public Health announced their last Free 2017 Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets, which will be held on October 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. Delaware County Public Health recently announced the 4th rabid animal of the year, which was a rabid bat with 1 human exposure. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
Hartwick College will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its men’s soccer team’s NCAA Division 1 National Championship this weekend. In December 1977, Hartwick College stunned the collegiate soccer world by defeating the defending champion and heavily favored San Francisco 2-1 in Berkeley, California, The festivities will begin Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Lambros Arena, at Hartwick College. Tickets are available to the general public for $40 at hartwickalumni.org or at 431-4064.
The annual Otsego County Hazardous Waste Collection Event continues tomorrow at the Meadows complex from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Otsego County Planning Director Karen Sullivan explains:
(Karen Sullivan 9-8-17)
This service is Free for all Otsego County households; more information is available at otsegocounty.com or at 547-4225.
The annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held today at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, with a captain and crew format, plus lunch, on-course beverages and buffet dinner included. Proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.
On Sunday, the Democratic Committee of Delaware County is hosting their 2nd Community Barbecue. The event will be held at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Town Hall is located at 37029 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782. 8 candidates running for the 19th Congressional District in the 2018 elections have been invited to participate. More information is available at dcnydems.org.
The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held Saturday & Sunday in Downtown Norwich, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 9-8-17)
The event runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday & from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, more information is available at 336-FEST or colorscape.org.
The Salvation Army based in Sidney will hold an additional collection drive again for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, spokesperson Marie Cole explains:
(Marie Cole 9-8-17)
Cole said that they will be collecting at the Sidney Great American until 6:00 PM tonight & from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 9-5-17
Losee's Gun Shop of Oneonta & Gerster's Trucking of Davenport are continuing their relief efforts to those affected in Texas by Hurricane Harvey, Jim Losee explains:
(Jim Losee 9-5-17)
Losee's Gun Shop is located on Route 23 Southside Oneonta; the trailer is available for donation between 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM each day.
The Salvation Army based in Sidney will hold an additional collection drive again later this week, for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, spokesperson Marie Cole explains:
(Marie Cole 9-5-17)
Cole said that early estimates from the Walton collection over the weekend, netted about $4000 dollars for the relief effort.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Gloria Prott of Southhaven on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs, speeding at 80 miles an hour in a 55 zone and operating a motor vehicle with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, following a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. 49-year-old Edward Prott of Southhaven was a passenger in the vehicle; he was also arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Cocaine and Marijuana were seized from the vehicle; both were arraigned in Hancock Village Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on cash bail pending future court action.
More than 9.1 million New Yorkers were working in 2016, according to a report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report showed that regional growth remained uneven, with downstate regions experiencing the highest employment growth while most upstate regions saw declines. The report also showed that the total number of employed workers declined in the Southern Tier, the Mohawk Valley, Central New York and Western New York from 2011 to 2016, women constitute nearly 48% of the labor force, 40.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and nearly 24% of workers in New York belonged to unions.
Chenango County Sheriff Deputies & Norwich City Police arrested 56-year-old James Brown following an investigation into the illegal growing of cannabis. The investigation led Deputies to a Sherburne residence where marijuana plants were discovered, Brown was released on an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Sherburne Court.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 57-year-old Timothy Hunter after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a domestic dispute where he allegedly displayed a firearm; the victims fled the scene to a nearby residence & called 911. Hunter was arrested without incident and arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $250 cash bail.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
A bat tested positive for rabies in the Town of Walton, the 4th rabid animal in Delaware County this year. There was 1 human exposure and the individual is receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Delaware County Public Health’s last free rabies clinic for 2017 will be held in October at the Delhi Fire Hall. To report a suspected rabid animal, call Delaware County Public Health at 832- 5200, more information is also available at delawarecountypublichealth.com
State Police arrested 62-year-old Gary Perine of Sanford for 3rd degree Arson. On August 25, troopers and local fire departments responded to an unoccupied house fire at 28 Kenyon Hill road in the town of Sanford, troopers accuse Perine had purposely started the fire inside his home. Perine was arraigned in the town of Sanford court and was remanded to the Broome county jail with no bail set. His next court date is pending.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Great New York State Fair concluded a successful year by breaking two records on its final day. Labor Day attendance of 124,819 not only set the record for the most people to come to the Fair on a single day, it also drove the Fair to an all-time annual attendance record of 1,161,912 people. During this year's run, the Fair set four daily attendance records, including breaking the record for the largest single-day audience ever twice.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a Special Meeting this evening at 7:00 PM in the board room located in the Civic Center, to discuss 3 specific personnel matters. The board will go directly into executive session once the meeting is called to order and will take action after executive session is closed and the regular meeting has opened again.
The investigation into the actions by Otsego County Sheriff Rich Devlin's Son Ros, while serving as a Corrections officer at the Otsego County Jail, has been passed on to an investigative body for further scrutiny, Unadilla Representative Ed Frazier explains:
(Ed Frazier 9-5-17)
Ros Devlin was suspended earlier this year for allegedly making threatening remarks while on the job & was suspended & his firearms privileges removed.
(Jim Losee 9-5-17)
Losee's Gun Shop is located on Route 23 Southside Oneonta; the trailer is available for donation between 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM each day.
The Salvation Army based in Sidney will hold an additional collection drive again later this week, for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, spokesperson Marie Cole explains:
(Marie Cole 9-5-17)
Cole said that early estimates from the Walton collection over the weekend, netted about $4000 dollars for the relief effort.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Gloria Prott of Southhaven on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs, speeding at 80 miles an hour in a 55 zone and operating a motor vehicle with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, following a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. 49-year-old Edward Prott of Southhaven was a passenger in the vehicle; he was also arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. Cocaine and Marijuana were seized from the vehicle; both were arraigned in Hancock Village Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on cash bail pending future court action.
More than 9.1 million New Yorkers were working in 2016, according to a report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report showed that regional growth remained uneven, with downstate regions experiencing the highest employment growth while most upstate regions saw declines. The report also showed that the total number of employed workers declined in the Southern Tier, the Mohawk Valley, Central New York and Western New York from 2011 to 2016, women constitute nearly 48% of the labor force, 40.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and nearly 24% of workers in New York belonged to unions.
Chenango County Sheriff Deputies & Norwich City Police arrested 56-year-old James Brown following an investigation into the illegal growing of cannabis. The investigation led Deputies to a Sherburne residence where marijuana plants were discovered, Brown was released on an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Sherburne Court.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 57-year-old Timothy Hunter after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a domestic dispute where he allegedly displayed a firearm; the victims fled the scene to a nearby residence & called 911. Hunter was arrested without incident and arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $250 cash bail.
The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
A bat tested positive for rabies in the Town of Walton, the 4th rabid animal in Delaware County this year. There was 1 human exposure and the individual is receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Delaware County Public Health’s last free rabies clinic for 2017 will be held in October at the Delhi Fire Hall. To report a suspected rabid animal, call Delaware County Public Health at 832- 5200, more information is also available at delawarecountypublichealth.com
State Police arrested 62-year-old Gary Perine of Sanford for 3rd degree Arson. On August 25, troopers and local fire departments responded to an unoccupied house fire at 28 Kenyon Hill road in the town of Sanford, troopers accuse Perine had purposely started the fire inside his home. Perine was arraigned in the town of Sanford court and was remanded to the Broome county jail with no bail set. His next court date is pending.
Governor Cuomo announced that the Great New York State Fair concluded a successful year by breaking two records on its final day. Labor Day attendance of 124,819 not only set the record for the most people to come to the Fair on a single day, it also drove the Fair to an all-time annual attendance record of 1,161,912 people. During this year's run, the Fair set four daily attendance records, including breaking the record for the largest single-day audience ever twice.
The Village of Sidney Board will hold a Special Meeting this evening at 7:00 PM in the board room located in the Civic Center, to discuss 3 specific personnel matters. The board will go directly into executive session once the meeting is called to order and will take action after executive session is closed and the regular meeting has opened again.
The investigation into the actions by Otsego County Sheriff Rich Devlin's Son Ros, while serving as a Corrections officer at the Otsego County Jail, has been passed on to an investigative body for further scrutiny, Unadilla Representative Ed Frazier explains:
(Ed Frazier 9-5-17)
Ros Devlin was suspended earlier this year for allegedly making threatening remarks while on the job & was suspended & his firearms privileges removed.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 7-12-17
Governor Cuomo today announced a major disaster declaration has been issued for 28 counties across the state due to the snow storm known as "Winter Storm Stella" that occurred from March 14-15. State and local governments had more than $31.4 million in response costs and infrastructure damage as a result of the storm. 28 counties were included in the declaration, including all of the local counties. According to the National Weather Service, Record amounts of accumulation were measured in Broome County, which saw 36 inches in accumulation, and in Chenango County which saw 35 inches, Delaware County recorded near record snow fall amounts of 30 inches for the duration of the storm
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that Crime in Broome County has decreased since 2015. 2 years ago, Broome County had the highest crime rate of all 62 counties in New York State, it is now ranked 6th. Crime in the county decreased by 16%, according to the Department of Criminal Justice Statistics. The DCJS counts index crimes - murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.
Mallinckrodt has agreed to pay a settlement of $35 million after they were accused of supplying distributors an increasingly excessive quantity of oxycodone pills without notifying the DEA of the suspicious orders from 2008 until 2011. Mallinckrodt is also accused of violating record keeping requirements at it's manufacturing facility in Hobart in Delaware County, regarding the actual number of tablets manufactured in a batch, and the number of tablets they reported in their records.
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of 5 new members to their Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Noel Goodspeed of Sidney, who is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SFCU, Jeffrey Lord who is Vice President at Community Bank, N.A, Scott H. McLean of Sidney, who is the owner and President of Tieco-Unadilla Corporation in Unadilla, is business administrator at C.H. Landers, Funeral Chapel, Luisa Montanti who is the Property Manager of the Southside Mall, and Oneonta City School Superintendent Joseph Yelich.
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced that he would tour upstate counties & cities this summer, in order to learn more about the issues facing upstate residents. Heastie stated the tour today in Syracuse, he will also visit Rochester, the Southern Tier, The North Country, the Capital District, & Long Island in the coming weeks.
The Binghamton Devils have released their schedule for the 2017-18 season. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, October 7, at 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Binghamton Devils will host their Logo/Jersey Unveil & Open House on Saturday, July 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. More information is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Dogs, Cats, & Ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the town clerk’s building in Deposit. Pet owners are asked to bring vaccination records to the clinic tonight, to verify pet eligibility for a vaccination. More information is available at 832-5200 or at Delaware county public health.com.
State Police arrested 20-year-old Gerald Althiser Jr. of Springfield Center for intentionally starting fires in two campers. During the investigation, Althiser admitted to setting numerous fires, including the March 12th fire that destroyed the Milford United Methodist Church. Althiser was arrested for 3rd & 5th degree Arson; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Otsego County Fire Investigators.
The Chenango County District Attorney's office announced that 28-year-old Travis St. Denny of Norwich accepted a plea deal Monday in Chenango County Court. St. Denny pleaded guilty to 2 counts of criminal sex act, and one count of producing obscene materials to a minor. St. Denny agreed to serve 5 years for each criminal sex act charge, resulting in a 10-year prison term, followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. He will be sentenced in September.
Commerce Chenango Announced that Leadership Chenango will host the next “Business After Hours” event today at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Past Participants of the program will be on hand to discuss the programs benefits, more information is available at 334-1400.
A public meeting will be held this evening regarding the Proposed new Delaware County Public Works Facility. The event will be held at 7:00 PM at the Delaware Academy in Delhi. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Wayne Reynolds and members of the public works committee will discuss the proposal.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that Crime in Broome County has decreased since 2015. 2 years ago, Broome County had the highest crime rate of all 62 counties in New York State, it is now ranked 6th. Crime in the county decreased by 16%, according to the Department of Criminal Justice Statistics. The DCJS counts index crimes - murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.
Mallinckrodt has agreed to pay a settlement of $35 million after they were accused of supplying distributors an increasingly excessive quantity of oxycodone pills without notifying the DEA of the suspicious orders from 2008 until 2011. Mallinckrodt is also accused of violating record keeping requirements at it's manufacturing facility in Hobart in Delaware County, regarding the actual number of tablets manufactured in a batch, and the number of tablets they reported in their records.
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of 5 new members to their Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Noel Goodspeed of Sidney, who is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SFCU, Jeffrey Lord who is Vice President at Community Bank, N.A, Scott H. McLean of Sidney, who is the owner and President of Tieco-Unadilla Corporation in Unadilla, is business administrator at C.H. Landers, Funeral Chapel, Luisa Montanti who is the Property Manager of the Southside Mall, and Oneonta City School Superintendent Joseph Yelich.
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced that he would tour upstate counties & cities this summer, in order to learn more about the issues facing upstate residents. Heastie stated the tour today in Syracuse, he will also visit Rochester, the Southern Tier, The North Country, the Capital District, & Long Island in the coming weeks.
The Binghamton Devils have released their schedule for the 2017-18 season. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, October 7, at 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Binghamton Devils will host their Logo/Jersey Unveil & Open House on Saturday, July 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. More information is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Dogs, Cats, & Ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the town clerk’s building in Deposit. Pet owners are asked to bring vaccination records to the clinic tonight, to verify pet eligibility for a vaccination. More information is available at 832-5200 or at Delaware county public health.com.
State Police arrested 20-year-old Gerald Althiser Jr. of Springfield Center for intentionally starting fires in two campers. During the investigation, Althiser admitted to setting numerous fires, including the March 12th fire that destroyed the Milford United Methodist Church. Althiser was arrested for 3rd & 5th degree Arson; he was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Otsego County Fire Investigators.
The Chenango County District Attorney's office announced that 28-year-old Travis St. Denny of Norwich accepted a plea deal Monday in Chenango County Court. St. Denny pleaded guilty to 2 counts of criminal sex act, and one count of producing obscene materials to a minor. St. Denny agreed to serve 5 years for each criminal sex act charge, resulting in a 10-year prison term, followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. He will be sentenced in September.
Commerce Chenango Announced that Leadership Chenango will host the next “Business After Hours” event today at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Past Participants of the program will be on hand to discuss the programs benefits, more information is available at 334-1400.
A public meeting will be held this evening regarding the Proposed new Delaware County Public Works Facility. The event will be held at 7:00 PM at the Delaware Academy in Delhi. Delaware County Public Works Commissioner Wayne Reynolds and members of the public works committee will discuss the proposal.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-29-17
The State Court of Appeals reversed a decision today, that would have granted convicted murderer Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin a new trial, The Court of Appeals sent the case back to the appellate division to re-examine the Ramsaran trial in Chenango County Court, Ramsaran was found guilty in September 2014 of killing his wife, Jennifer in 2012, last July, a state appellate court ruled that Ramsaran should get a new trial due to ineffective defense regarding DNA evidence
Sidney, Unadilla & Masonville fire fighters responded to a fire at 80 Main Street in Sidney today at about 2:45 PM, in the basement of Ermeti’s Community Lounge. Sidney Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Ray Baker told WCDO News that the fire appears to have started in a dryer, & it was under control in about 30 minutes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Rumeal Soler of Davenport, on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Oneonta Court for Failure to Pay Fines. The arrest came as the result of an investigation into a two-car motor vehicle accident in which Soler was one of the drivers. Soler had an active warrant for his arrest; he was taken into custody and turned over to the Oneonta Police Department for arraignment.
40-year-old David Burton of Johnson City was found guilty today in Broome County Court on murder & arson charges. Burton was found guilty of starting a fire at an ex-girlfriends residence in October 2015 in Johnson City, the fire Killed the Ex-Girlfriend's 2 sons, 3 year old Michael Maxwell & 4 year old Joshua Maxwell, and injured 2 others. Burton will be sentenced on September 14th.
Ride Sharing services began in New York State today, after Uber & Lyft paid to begin operating in the state. The ride sharing services were only allowed in New York City, until legislation was passed this year, allowing for it to expand into all 62 New York Counties. An app must be downloaded in order to order a ride, which will be available anywhere in the state where drivers have signed up to participate.
Commerce Chenango is accepting applications for Entrepreneur of the Year and Business of the Year. These awards will be presented at the Chamber's Soiree in the Park on Thursday, September 14th in East Park, Downtown Norwich. The form with criteria can be found at files.constantcontact.com.
State Lawmakers have reportedly reached a deal to name the new Tappan Zee Bridge after the late Governor Mario Cuomo. A new bridge is currently being built to replace the old span over the Hudson River, which was originally named after Governor Malcolm Wilson, who served as Governor in the 70's.
The Chenango Arts Council Board of Directors have officially appointed Alecia O'Neill the Council’s new executive director, she told WCDO News that they have a full slate of activities planned already:
(Alecia O’Neill 6-29-17)
The appointment followed the strong recommendation of the search committee, which had been evaluating candidates over the last 6 months; O'Neill was appointed Interim Executive Director when previous director Diane Batson-Smith resigned.
Former Area Congressman Maurice Hinchey is suffering from a degenerative disorder that is adversely affecting his speech & movement. The 78-year-old former lawmaker is suffering from Frontotemporal Degeneration; he served for 18 years in the State Assembly & 20 years in the US House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced the first "Coffee With Claudia" event, to be held on July 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at her Binghamton Office. Tenney's office said that there would be a series of small groups meeting with Tenney, on a first come, first serve basis, appointments are requested at 315-732-7013. Tenney decided against Town Hall Meeting in the 22nd district earlier this year, following a series of contentious meeting with constituents by other Republican Congressional Members, and a series of threats against Tenney, that were turned over to Capital Police to investigate.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Tuesday Morning to West Front Street in the Village of Hancock for a property damage accident involving a camp bus and tractor trailer. The bus was driven by 78 year old Richard Weaver of Bethany, Pennsylvania, struck the rear end of a tractor trailer driven by 47 year old Shawn Smith of California. The camp bus had discharged all of its passengers just prior to the accident, Weaver was issued traffic summonses for following too closely, failure to keep right and failure to have a US DOT number and failure to display the carrier’s name on the bus. Both drivers also face administrative action against their commercial driver’s licenses as a result of safety and log book deficiencies.
The American Red Cross Will Hold a Blood Drive At Hartwick College today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are currently needed.
Free books are being given out from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Sidney Memorial Library today, as part of the summer book clubs for kids. More information about the program is available at 563-1200.
Sidney, Unadilla & Masonville fire fighters responded to a fire at 80 Main Street in Sidney today at about 2:45 PM, in the basement of Ermeti’s Community Lounge. Sidney Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Ray Baker told WCDO News that the fire appears to have started in a dryer, & it was under control in about 30 minutes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Rumeal Soler of Davenport, on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Oneonta Court for Failure to Pay Fines. The arrest came as the result of an investigation into a two-car motor vehicle accident in which Soler was one of the drivers. Soler had an active warrant for his arrest; he was taken into custody and turned over to the Oneonta Police Department for arraignment.
40-year-old David Burton of Johnson City was found guilty today in Broome County Court on murder & arson charges. Burton was found guilty of starting a fire at an ex-girlfriends residence in October 2015 in Johnson City, the fire Killed the Ex-Girlfriend's 2 sons, 3 year old Michael Maxwell & 4 year old Joshua Maxwell, and injured 2 others. Burton will be sentenced on September 14th.
Ride Sharing services began in New York State today, after Uber & Lyft paid to begin operating in the state. The ride sharing services were only allowed in New York City, until legislation was passed this year, allowing for it to expand into all 62 New York Counties. An app must be downloaded in order to order a ride, which will be available anywhere in the state where drivers have signed up to participate.
Commerce Chenango is accepting applications for Entrepreneur of the Year and Business of the Year. These awards will be presented at the Chamber's Soiree in the Park on Thursday, September 14th in East Park, Downtown Norwich. The form with criteria can be found at files.constantcontact.com.
State Lawmakers have reportedly reached a deal to name the new Tappan Zee Bridge after the late Governor Mario Cuomo. A new bridge is currently being built to replace the old span over the Hudson River, which was originally named after Governor Malcolm Wilson, who served as Governor in the 70's.
The Chenango Arts Council Board of Directors have officially appointed Alecia O'Neill the Council’s new executive director, she told WCDO News that they have a full slate of activities planned already:
(Alecia O’Neill 6-29-17)
The appointment followed the strong recommendation of the search committee, which had been evaluating candidates over the last 6 months; O'Neill was appointed Interim Executive Director when previous director Diane Batson-Smith resigned.
Former Area Congressman Maurice Hinchey is suffering from a degenerative disorder that is adversely affecting his speech & movement. The 78-year-old former lawmaker is suffering from Frontotemporal Degeneration; he served for 18 years in the State Assembly & 20 years in the US House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced the first "Coffee With Claudia" event, to be held on July 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at her Binghamton Office. Tenney's office said that there would be a series of small groups meeting with Tenney, on a first come, first serve basis, appointments are requested at 315-732-7013. Tenney decided against Town Hall Meeting in the 22nd district earlier this year, following a series of contentious meeting with constituents by other Republican Congressional Members, and a series of threats against Tenney, that were turned over to Capital Police to investigate.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Tuesday Morning to West Front Street in the Village of Hancock for a property damage accident involving a camp bus and tractor trailer. The bus was driven by 78 year old Richard Weaver of Bethany, Pennsylvania, struck the rear end of a tractor trailer driven by 47 year old Shawn Smith of California. The camp bus had discharged all of its passengers just prior to the accident, Weaver was issued traffic summonses for following too closely, failure to keep right and failure to have a US DOT number and failure to display the carrier’s name on the bus. Both drivers also face administrative action against their commercial driver’s licenses as a result of safety and log book deficiencies.
The American Red Cross Will Hold a Blood Drive At Hartwick College today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. All blood types are currently needed.
Free books are being given out from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Sidney Memorial Library today, as part of the summer book clubs for kids. More information about the program is available at 563-1200.
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WCDO News — Thursday 6-15-17
State troopers have identified the 3 people that were found in a submerged SUV in Gatehouse Pond in Tully Tuesday. The bodies of 34-year-old Jaime Bell, 26-year-old Melissa Avery and 5-year-old Maryssa Houston were found inside the vehicle when it was pulled from the pond, Police said that the 3 were heading for a family barbecue nearby, when their Ford Explorer veered off the road, struck a guardrail & went into the pond. The investigation is ongoing & is expected to take several weeks.
State Police arrested 48-year-old Frederick Gustina of Cleveland, New York, for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .31%, plus other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a domestic dispute at a home on East Main Street in the Town of Worcester, troopers were advised that Gustina had left the area in a Toyota FJ Cruiser; he was stopped nearby and was taken into custody. Gustina was arraigned in the Town of Maryland court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond; his next court date is on June 20, 2017.
A 2nd fundraising event has been scheduled, which will be a Golf Tournament the day before the "Rock In The Park" event, as an extension to the concert fundraiser. Organizer Jason Hall explains:
(Jason Hall 6-15-17)
The Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday July 7th at the Afton Golf Course, more information is available at 972-6526, or by email: jhall@tiogadowns.com.
61-year-old Gerald Porter of Binghamton was found guilty today in Broome County Court of burglarizing the apartment of a deceased resident's body was removed. The jury convicted Porter for 2nd-degree burglary & criminal possession of stolen property, he faces sentencing on September 7th.
65-Year-old Robert Doggert of Tennessee has been sentenced to 19 years in a federal prison, on charges of solicitation to commit a civil rights act, & solicitation to commit arson. Doggert was arrested for recruiting people to travel to the Islamberg community near Hancock, to burn down buildings and commit acts of terrorism against the inhabitants.
Area Congresswoman Claudia Tenney received a disturbing email threat Wednesday referencing the Virginia shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise & others at a softball practice. Tenney said that she has received several threats since taking office and has turned them over to Capital Police, but Wednesday she received one stating "one down, 216 to go"
The 4 County Library System announced the launch of their new Bookmobile, which will be providing full library service to those who live in rural areas without close access to a library. The new Bookmobile is a 33-foot truck built by Medical Coaches in Oneonta, it will visit many sites in the Tri-County area, with monthly stops in Wells Bridge, Downsville, and Fly Creek. The schedule for the bookmobile is available at 4cls.org or 723-8236.
The Deadline for teams to sign up for the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is approaching quickly, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 6-15-17)
This Year's Gus Macker Tournament will be held July 8th & 9th in downtown Norwich.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a 1-car accident Tuesday evening on State Highway 206 in the Town of Tompkins that resulted in a Walton woman being air-lifted to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Joshua Crisell of Walton lost control of his vehicle when he reached for an item in the vehicle causing the vehicle to run off the roadway, strike a number of small trees and overturn. A passenger in the vehicle, 29-year-old MistyBlue Crisell, sustained back and head injuries and was airlifted to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Crisell was charged with failure to keep hands on the steering wheel, moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of license class, he would face action in Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
Oneonta Police Detectives along with State Police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, served a search warrant at 5106 State Highway 23, in the town of Oneonta, regarding the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Police arrested 31 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Police discovered powdered cocaine, & $2,472 in cash, Willey was arraigned at the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies and members of the Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to an off-road, All Terrain Vehicle accident on Tuesday night at Elk Creek Road. 75-year-old Peter Clark of Delhi left his farm shortly after 6:00 PM, to search for lost livestock in a wooded area when his four wheeled ATV rolled over, trapping Clark’s legs beneath the vehicle. Clark was located in the woods; he was extricated by Delhi Fire and EMS personnel and was transported to O’Connor Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
State Police arrested 48-year-old Frederick Gustina of Cleveland, New York, for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .31%, plus other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a domestic dispute at a home on East Main Street in the Town of Worcester, troopers were advised that Gustina had left the area in a Toyota FJ Cruiser; he was stopped nearby and was taken into custody. Gustina was arraigned in the Town of Maryland court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond; his next court date is on June 20, 2017.
A 2nd fundraising event has been scheduled, which will be a Golf Tournament the day before the "Rock In The Park" event, as an extension to the concert fundraiser. Organizer Jason Hall explains:
(Jason Hall 6-15-17)
The Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday July 7th at the Afton Golf Course, more information is available at 972-6526, or by email: jhall@tiogadowns.com.
61-year-old Gerald Porter of Binghamton was found guilty today in Broome County Court of burglarizing the apartment of a deceased resident's body was removed. The jury convicted Porter for 2nd-degree burglary & criminal possession of stolen property, he faces sentencing on September 7th.
65-Year-old Robert Doggert of Tennessee has been sentenced to 19 years in a federal prison, on charges of solicitation to commit a civil rights act, & solicitation to commit arson. Doggert was arrested for recruiting people to travel to the Islamberg community near Hancock, to burn down buildings and commit acts of terrorism against the inhabitants.
Area Congresswoman Claudia Tenney received a disturbing email threat Wednesday referencing the Virginia shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise & others at a softball practice. Tenney said that she has received several threats since taking office and has turned them over to Capital Police, but Wednesday she received one stating "one down, 216 to go"
The 4 County Library System announced the launch of their new Bookmobile, which will be providing full library service to those who live in rural areas without close access to a library. The new Bookmobile is a 33-foot truck built by Medical Coaches in Oneonta, it will visit many sites in the Tri-County area, with monthly stops in Wells Bridge, Downsville, and Fly Creek. The schedule for the bookmobile is available at 4cls.org or 723-8236.
The Deadline for teams to sign up for the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is approaching quickly, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 6-15-17)
This Year's Gus Macker Tournament will be held July 8th & 9th in downtown Norwich.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a 1-car accident Tuesday evening on State Highway 206 in the Town of Tompkins that resulted in a Walton woman being air-lifted to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Joshua Crisell of Walton lost control of his vehicle when he reached for an item in the vehicle causing the vehicle to run off the roadway, strike a number of small trees and overturn. A passenger in the vehicle, 29-year-old MistyBlue Crisell, sustained back and head injuries and was airlifted to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Crisell was charged with failure to keep hands on the steering wheel, moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of license class, he would face action in Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
Oneonta Police Detectives along with State Police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, served a search warrant at 5106 State Highway 23, in the town of Oneonta, regarding the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Police arrested 31 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Police discovered powdered cocaine, & $2,472 in cash, Willey was arraigned at the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies and members of the Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to an off-road, All Terrain Vehicle accident on Tuesday night at Elk Creek Road. 75-year-old Peter Clark of Delhi left his farm shortly after 6:00 PM, to search for lost livestock in a wooded area when his four wheeled ATV rolled over, trapping Clark’s legs beneath the vehicle. Clark was located in the woods; he was extricated by Delhi Fire and EMS personnel and was transported to O’Connor Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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WCDO News — Monday 5-15-17
As students prepare to graduate from High School or college, the push is on to try to keep the graduates establishing their career in New York, instead of moving south. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that there are some local jobs available this spring locally:
(Cliff Crouch 5-15-17)
The Cuomo administration has been pushing for jobs & companies of the future to start or move to New York, through the Start Up New York Program with tax breaks for those who establish near SUNY Schools, and through the Regional economic Development councils.
Former Endicott firefighter Jason Stokes was Acquitted in Broome County court, after being accused of burning his own home in August 2016 with his wife and children inside. A jury handed down the verdict of "not guilty" on today. The fire was ruled as arson but the jury did not find there was enough evidence to convict Stokes of setting fire to his own home.
The City of Oneonta officials announced that they are experiencing issues with water pressure. City officials say that residents who use city water may experience intermittent low pressure and/or changes in water color as distribution tank maintenance is being performed this week. City staff is working to normalize water pressure as soon as possible..
State Police arrested 49-year-old Dana Gatling of Suitland, Maryland for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to an Otsego County 911 report of an erratic driver on Interstate 88 in the Town of Oneonta. Gatling consented to a test for drugs, the lab results are pending. Gatling was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $7,500 property bond. Her next court date is on June 8th.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that New York State manufacturing index fell last month. U.S. factories, including those in New York, have been expanding since the fall, after an 18-month slump caused by low oil prices.
The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board has submitted an overall workers’ compensation rate decrease of approximately 4.5%, which will save New York employers about $400 million this year in workers’ compensation premiums. The Board attributed the reduction in premium rates to cost savings measures passed as part of the 2017-2018 State budget and general system savings by the State Workers’ Compensation Board. The rate submission must still be reviewed and approved by the Department of Financial Services and, if approved, would become effective October 1, 2017.
5 finalists in the Taste New York Inaugural Craft Beer Challenge were announced today. The finalists are invited to attend the final blind tasting event in New York City on May 17, which will be hosted and judged by Governor Cuomo and a panel of expert judges. The finalists include Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, the Genesee Brewing Company of Rochester, Prison City Pub and Brewery of Auburn, The Roscoe Beer Company of Roscoe, & Southern Tier Brewing Company of Lakewood. The final tasting event will be held Wednesday in New York City,
Human remains found on Tuesday in Susquehanna County have been positively identified as 37 year old Jamie Nieves of Binghamton. Nieves was reported missing to State Police on December 3. The cause of death has not been determined, & the investigation is ongoing.
BC Transit will be providing shuttles from Nathaniel Cole Park to Animal Adventure Park for their first week of the season. The main parking lot at Animal Adventure Park will still be used. The shuttle service will be utilized when the main lot is full in order to accommodate the large crowds expected. Today is opening day at the park, shuttles will run regularly starting at 10:30 A.M. and running until 5:00 P.M. The shuttles will maintain the same schedule on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st. This service is provided free of charge as a courtesy from Animal Adventure.
(Cliff Crouch 5-15-17)
The Cuomo administration has been pushing for jobs & companies of the future to start or move to New York, through the Start Up New York Program with tax breaks for those who establish near SUNY Schools, and through the Regional economic Development councils.
Former Endicott firefighter Jason Stokes was Acquitted in Broome County court, after being accused of burning his own home in August 2016 with his wife and children inside. A jury handed down the verdict of "not guilty" on today. The fire was ruled as arson but the jury did not find there was enough evidence to convict Stokes of setting fire to his own home.
The City of Oneonta officials announced that they are experiencing issues with water pressure. City officials say that residents who use city water may experience intermittent low pressure and/or changes in water color as distribution tank maintenance is being performed this week. City staff is working to normalize water pressure as soon as possible..
State Police arrested 49-year-old Dana Gatling of Suitland, Maryland for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to an Otsego County 911 report of an erratic driver on Interstate 88 in the Town of Oneonta. Gatling consented to a test for drugs, the lab results are pending. Gatling was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $7,500 property bond. Her next court date is on June 8th.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that New York State manufacturing index fell last month. U.S. factories, including those in New York, have been expanding since the fall, after an 18-month slump caused by low oil prices.
The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board has submitted an overall workers’ compensation rate decrease of approximately 4.5%, which will save New York employers about $400 million this year in workers’ compensation premiums. The Board attributed the reduction in premium rates to cost savings measures passed as part of the 2017-2018 State budget and general system savings by the State Workers’ Compensation Board. The rate submission must still be reviewed and approved by the Department of Financial Services and, if approved, would become effective October 1, 2017.
5 finalists in the Taste New York Inaugural Craft Beer Challenge were announced today. The finalists are invited to attend the final blind tasting event in New York City on May 17, which will be hosted and judged by Governor Cuomo and a panel of expert judges. The finalists include Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, the Genesee Brewing Company of Rochester, Prison City Pub and Brewery of Auburn, The Roscoe Beer Company of Roscoe, & Southern Tier Brewing Company of Lakewood. The final tasting event will be held Wednesday in New York City,
Human remains found on Tuesday in Susquehanna County have been positively identified as 37 year old Jamie Nieves of Binghamton. Nieves was reported missing to State Police on December 3. The cause of death has not been determined, & the investigation is ongoing.
BC Transit will be providing shuttles from Nathaniel Cole Park to Animal Adventure Park for their first week of the season. The main parking lot at Animal Adventure Park will still be used. The shuttle service will be utilized when the main lot is full in order to accommodate the large crowds expected. Today is opening day at the park, shuttles will run regularly starting at 10:30 A.M. and running until 5:00 P.M. The shuttles will maintain the same schedule on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st. This service is provided free of charge as a courtesy from Animal Adventure.
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WCDO News — Monday 4-24-17
33-year-old Heather Franklin of Guilford has posted bail & has been released from the custody of the Chenango County Correctional facility. Franklin was released on Saturday, her husband Ernest remains in the County jail, both are accused of murder, arson and tampering with physical evidence, following a fire at their town of Guilford residence, where their adopted son Jeffrey was allegedly murdered & a fire was set to cover up the murder on March 1st.
The Broome County Sheriff's arrested 2 people wanted on warrant by the town of Afton, while investigating a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot in Chenango Bridge Friday. 32-year-old Zachariah Burns is accused of possessing cocaine, and giving officers the name and date of birth of another person. Burns' was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Impersonation, he was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court. Another passenger was 19-year-old Salena Palmatier also is also accused of giving officers the wrong identity, she was charged with Criminal Impersonation, & was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court.
New York State of Health, is offering a series of enrollment and informational events at approximately 40 campuses across the State this week. Certified enrollment assistors will speak with students and soon-to-be graduates about how to get health insurance coverage and enroll in a health plan through the Marketplace. Details on the colleges participating in the April educational activities with NY State of Health can be found at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/events.
Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston appeared in Binghamton City Court this morning, she pleaded guilty to 1 count of Official Misconduct, she was originally charged with 3 counts. Preston will pay a $1,000 fine. Preston was charged for using a Town of Conklin Credit card for her own purposes when she was a town supervisor between 2005 & 2012.
State lawmakers head back to Albany today after a 2-week vacation; they have 7 more weeks for the current 2017 session. Issues to be dealt with in that time include ethics reforms, reforming elections laws, & a proposal to raise the age of marriage from 14 to 17, with judicial & parental consent.
The State Tax Department has launched Quick Pay, which is a free service that provides individuals a new way to pay a tax bill or debt owed from an audit or collection case. Taxpayers made nearly 2,620 payments worth $2.5 million in the first 4 weeks after Quick Pay was launched on March 24th. The Quick Pay app provides individuals the option to pay directly from their bank account, which can be followed by an emailed confirmation of payment. Taxpayers can access the new app anytime at theTax Department's webpage.
Now that the Governor has signed the Opioid bill last week, the crush is one to get people the help they need during this crisis. Governor Cuomo gave some sobering statistics about the Heroin & Opioid Epidemic.
(Cuomo 4-24-17)
This year's State budget appropriates over $213 million dollars to fight the Heroin issue, about twice what the state spent the year before.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 30-year-old Scott Hanrahan of Deposit On Thursday on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant after a Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an Indictment for 3 counts Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Hanrahan is accused of selling heroin from his Hale Eddy residence, Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on February 10th and seized approximately 8 grams of bulk heroin, scales, packaging materials, a shotgun, prescription narcotics, marihuana, a kung-fu throwing star and several hundred dollars in cash. Hanrahan was arraigned and was ordered held without bail on the new charges pending further court action.
State Police are investigating a Fatal Motor vehicle Collision on I-88 in the Town of Maryland, early Saturday morning. A vehicle exited the roadway, entered the center median, rolled over several times, ejecting 19 year old Douglas Alvarez of Mamaroneck, and coming to rest in the westbound lane of travel, it was then struck by another vehicle. Alvarez was transported to Albany Medical Center and later succumbed to his injures. 5 other occupants were transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with non-life threatening injuries. All 6 occupants are SUNY Cobleskill College students. The operator of the second, uninvolved vehicle was not injured. Alcohol was not a contributing factor to the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
The City of Oneonta will begin milling & paving on Chestnut Street this week. Today, work will be performed from Clinton Street to Main Street, including side-street tie-ins from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City Residents can get more information at 432-6465.
The Oneonta Town Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon, to set up a public hearing on the Community Choice Aggregation. The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold the next "Reunite Bainbridge" Committee Meeting tonight. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner in the Back Conference Room. Topics of discussion will include The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Weekend, Summer Fest on July 22nd, a Clam Bake on August 20th, an Update on the Mural Project & the Golf Tournament on August 13th, as well as Bainbridge Days on the Labor Day Weekend
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The Broome County Sheriff's arrested 2 people wanted on warrant by the town of Afton, while investigating a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot in Chenango Bridge Friday. 32-year-old Zachariah Burns is accused of possessing cocaine, and giving officers the name and date of birth of another person. Burns' was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Impersonation, he was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court. Another passenger was 19-year-old Salena Palmatier also is also accused of giving officers the wrong identity, she was charged with Criminal Impersonation, & was also wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Town of Afton Court.
New York State of Health, is offering a series of enrollment and informational events at approximately 40 campuses across the State this week. Certified enrollment assistors will speak with students and soon-to-be graduates about how to get health insurance coverage and enroll in a health plan through the Marketplace. Details on the colleges participating in the April educational activities with NY State of Health can be found at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/events.
Former Broome County Executive Debbie Preston appeared in Binghamton City Court this morning, she pleaded guilty to 1 count of Official Misconduct, she was originally charged with 3 counts. Preston will pay a $1,000 fine. Preston was charged for using a Town of Conklin Credit card for her own purposes when she was a town supervisor between 2005 & 2012.
State lawmakers head back to Albany today after a 2-week vacation; they have 7 more weeks for the current 2017 session. Issues to be dealt with in that time include ethics reforms, reforming elections laws, & a proposal to raise the age of marriage from 14 to 17, with judicial & parental consent.
The State Tax Department has launched Quick Pay, which is a free service that provides individuals a new way to pay a tax bill or debt owed from an audit or collection case. Taxpayers made nearly 2,620 payments worth $2.5 million in the first 4 weeks after Quick Pay was launched on March 24th. The Quick Pay app provides individuals the option to pay directly from their bank account, which can be followed by an emailed confirmation of payment. Taxpayers can access the new app anytime at theTax Department's webpage.
Now that the Governor has signed the Opioid bill last week, the crush is one to get people the help they need during this crisis. Governor Cuomo gave some sobering statistics about the Heroin & Opioid Epidemic.
(Cuomo 4-24-17)
This year's State budget appropriates over $213 million dollars to fight the Heroin issue, about twice what the state spent the year before.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 30-year-old Scott Hanrahan of Deposit On Thursday on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant after a Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an Indictment for 3 counts Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Hanrahan is accused of selling heroin from his Hale Eddy residence, Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on February 10th and seized approximately 8 grams of bulk heroin, scales, packaging materials, a shotgun, prescription narcotics, marihuana, a kung-fu throwing star and several hundred dollars in cash. Hanrahan was arraigned and was ordered held without bail on the new charges pending further court action.
State Police are investigating a Fatal Motor vehicle Collision on I-88 in the Town of Maryland, early Saturday morning. A vehicle exited the roadway, entered the center median, rolled over several times, ejecting 19 year old Douglas Alvarez of Mamaroneck, and coming to rest in the westbound lane of travel, it was then struck by another vehicle. Alvarez was transported to Albany Medical Center and later succumbed to his injures. 5 other occupants were transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with non-life threatening injuries. All 6 occupants are SUNY Cobleskill College students. The operator of the second, uninvolved vehicle was not injured. Alcohol was not a contributing factor to the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
The City of Oneonta will begin milling & paving on Chestnut Street this week. Today, work will be performed from Clinton Street to Main Street, including side-street tie-ins from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City Residents can get more information at 432-6465.
The Oneonta Town Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon, to set up a public hearing on the Community Choice Aggregation. The meeting will begin at 4:00 PM at the town hall in West Oneonta.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold the next "Reunite Bainbridge" Committee Meeting tonight. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner in the Back Conference Room. Topics of discussion will include The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Weekend, Summer Fest on July 22nd, a Clam Bake on August 20th, an Update on the Mural Project & the Golf Tournament on August 13th, as well as Bainbridge Days on the Labor Day Weekend
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Thursday 4-13-17
The pending homicide case against Ernest & Heather Franklin of Guilford in Chenango County Court has now received national attention, with the bail hearing transcripts from last week included in “People Magazine” Chenango County District attorney Joseph McBride stated at the hearing that the Franklins allegedly killed their special needs adopted son Jeffrey, and then set the family residence on fire, after watching the movie “Manchester By The Sea” on February 28th, which contained scenes with a murdered child & an arson fire. McBride commented to WCDO News about the case’s timeline:
(Joe McBride 4-13-17)
Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
State lawmakers will work on other issues now that the state budget was completed last weekend. State Senator Fred Akshar told WCDO news what he liked in the final plan.
(Fred Akshar 4-13-17)
Akshar said that he was also happy that millions of dollars in tax & fee increases favored by downstate concerned were not included in the final budget plan.
The Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Plan process is moving forward, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig explains:
(Gary Herzig 4-13-17)
Herzig said that many smaller downtown projects will be tackled first, the larger plans require a lengthier regulatory process before construction begins.
Tonight is the home opener for the newly branded Binghamton "Rumble Ponies” Baseball team, at NYSEG Stadium. Team Spokesman Ed Saunders told WCDO about the many fan friendly improvements & attractions for fans this year:
(Ed Saunders 4-13-17)
Tickets are on sale at the NYSEG Stadium box office or at Bingrp.com. Saunders said that the team is still affiliated with the New York Mets, regardless of the team name change.
Chenango county sheriffs department responded to county route 17 in the town of Oxford for a 1-vehicle accident Wednesday. 26-year-old Christina Graham of Norwich lost control of her vehicle went off the roadway & into a tree. Graham was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for head trauma, her 6 year old son was taken to Wilson hospital for a shoulder injury, the investigation is continuing.
State Police arrested 18-year-old Austin Carr and 16 year old Cody Ferrara of Guilford for 2ND Degree Burglary, following an investigation into a forced entry burglary at a home on North Pond Road in the Town of Guilford, where numerous electronic items were taken. Carr & Ferrara were arraigned in the Town of Guilford court and were remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
28-year-old Adam Alexander of Afton pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to 2nd degree manslaughter & driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than .08, in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jason Smith in the town of Colesville last September 5th. Alexander’s vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of state routes 235 & 7; he collided with Smith’s Motorcycle. Alexander faces sentencing on June 22nd.
(Joe McBride 4-13-17)
Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
State lawmakers will work on other issues now that the state budget was completed last weekend. State Senator Fred Akshar told WCDO news what he liked in the final plan.
(Fred Akshar 4-13-17)
Akshar said that he was also happy that millions of dollars in tax & fee increases favored by downstate concerned were not included in the final budget plan.
The Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Plan process is moving forward, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig explains:
(Gary Herzig 4-13-17)
Herzig said that many smaller downtown projects will be tackled first, the larger plans require a lengthier regulatory process before construction begins.
Tonight is the home opener for the newly branded Binghamton "Rumble Ponies” Baseball team, at NYSEG Stadium. Team Spokesman Ed Saunders told WCDO about the many fan friendly improvements & attractions for fans this year:
(Ed Saunders 4-13-17)
Tickets are on sale at the NYSEG Stadium box office or at Bingrp.com. Saunders said that the team is still affiliated with the New York Mets, regardless of the team name change.
Chenango county sheriffs department responded to county route 17 in the town of Oxford for a 1-vehicle accident Wednesday. 26-year-old Christina Graham of Norwich lost control of her vehicle went off the roadway & into a tree. Graham was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for head trauma, her 6 year old son was taken to Wilson hospital for a shoulder injury, the investigation is continuing.
State Police arrested 18-year-old Austin Carr and 16 year old Cody Ferrara of Guilford for 2ND Degree Burglary, following an investigation into a forced entry burglary at a home on North Pond Road in the Town of Guilford, where numerous electronic items were taken. Carr & Ferrara were arraigned in the Town of Guilford court and were remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
28-year-old Adam Alexander of Afton pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to 2nd degree manslaughter & driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than .08, in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jason Smith in the town of Colesville last September 5th. Alexander’s vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of state routes 235 & 7; he collided with Smith’s Motorcycle. Alexander faces sentencing on June 22nd.
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WCDO News — Monday 4-10-17
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stopped at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich this morning, to announce his plans to present legislation to permanently install the Medicaid Dependant Hospitals program and the Low Volume programs that are currently set to expire on September 30th.
(Schumer 4-10-17)
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is a recipient of both programs and would loose $1.8 million dollars annually & over 20 Million dollars in future years, if those 2 programs are not be renewed. The hospital has an annual budget of $65,000,000, 44% of their patients are on Medicaid, and about 50 patients a day use the Emergency room.
Plans are continuing to get regular Rail service back to Chenango County soon. Chenango County IDA President Steve Craig comments:
(Steve Craig 4-10-17)
The section of the Utica Mainline through Chenango County has been closed since the 2006 floods wiped out major portion of track bed, the recent trial run of an engine showed that the track itself is ready to receive regular freight traffic.
Otsego Now announced today that their newly created local development corporation, “Oneonta Rail Yards” has closed on approximately 80 acres of land surrounding the rail yards in the City of Oneonta. Otsego Now plans to move aggressively towards shovel-ready status for any and all of the developable land, and will initiate environmental reviews of the property immediately. Otsego Now’s purchase of the rail yards property is tied to the kickoff of an update of the City’s comprehensive plan and downtown revitalization plans.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum today announced that their next exhibit will feature Convertibles & Motorcycles. "Open Road Open SKY' will be unveiled to members & Exhibitors on May 19th, the exhibit will open to the public in May, as part of the Museum's 20th Anniversary in Norwich.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 12th. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services, which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens. The field is limited to a maximum of 104 players; Entry forms with check must be received by April 30th. More information is available at the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.
Governor Cuomo announced an agreement on a $153.1 billion budget over the weekend.
(Cuomo 4-10-17)
The budget agreement includes a 1.1 Billion dollar increase in school funding, adds a tuition-free college program for middle class families making less than $125,000 a year, & it raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18, so that 16- and 17-year-olds are no longer automatically processed as adults.
Bail was set in Chenango County Court Friday for Ernest & Heather Franklin of Guilford, they have been charged by a Chenango County Grand Jury with Murder & Arson for allegedly killing their 16 year old son Jeffrey & Setting fire to the family home on State Route 8 on March 1st to cover up the crime. Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
State Police reported that 59-year-old Mark Masler of Triangle was pronounced dead after suffering severe burns in a fire Saturday afternoon. Masler was transported to Wilson memorial Hospital & then to Upstate Medical in Syracuse where he passed away. 1 other person escaped without injuries, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
(Schumer 4-10-17)
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is a recipient of both programs and would loose $1.8 million dollars annually & over 20 Million dollars in future years, if those 2 programs are not be renewed. The hospital has an annual budget of $65,000,000, 44% of their patients are on Medicaid, and about 50 patients a day use the Emergency room.
Plans are continuing to get regular Rail service back to Chenango County soon. Chenango County IDA President Steve Craig comments:
(Steve Craig 4-10-17)
The section of the Utica Mainline through Chenango County has been closed since the 2006 floods wiped out major portion of track bed, the recent trial run of an engine showed that the track itself is ready to receive regular freight traffic.
Otsego Now announced today that their newly created local development corporation, “Oneonta Rail Yards” has closed on approximately 80 acres of land surrounding the rail yards in the City of Oneonta. Otsego Now plans to move aggressively towards shovel-ready status for any and all of the developable land, and will initiate environmental reviews of the property immediately. Otsego Now’s purchase of the rail yards property is tied to the kickoff of an update of the City’s comprehensive plan and downtown revitalization plans.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum today announced that their next exhibit will feature Convertibles & Motorcycles. "Open Road Open SKY' will be unveiled to members & Exhibitors on May 19th, the exhibit will open to the public in May, as part of the Museum's 20th Anniversary in Norwich.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 12th. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services, which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens. The field is limited to a maximum of 104 players; Entry forms with check must be received by April 30th. More information is available at the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750.
Governor Cuomo announced an agreement on a $153.1 billion budget over the weekend.
(Cuomo 4-10-17)
The budget agreement includes a 1.1 Billion dollar increase in school funding, adds a tuition-free college program for middle class families making less than $125,000 a year, & it raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18, so that 16- and 17-year-olds are no longer automatically processed as adults.
Bail was set in Chenango County Court Friday for Ernest & Heather Franklin of Guilford, they have been charged by a Chenango County Grand Jury with Murder & Arson for allegedly killing their 16 year old son Jeffrey & Setting fire to the family home on State Route 8 on March 1st to cover up the crime. Bail for Ernest Franklin was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond; Bail for Heather Franklin was set at $125,000 cash or $250,000 bond.
State Police reported that 59-year-old Mark Masler of Triangle was pronounced dead after suffering severe burns in a fire Saturday afternoon. Masler was transported to Wilson memorial Hospital & then to Upstate Medical in Syracuse where he passed away. 1 other person escaped without injuries, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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