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WCDO News — Tuesday 3-10-26
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-10-26
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Gerald Schmitt of Norwich following an investigation into a stolen trailer and snowmobiles from the Town of Norwich. Schmitt was charged with Criminal possession of stolen property, tampering with physical evidence & Conspiracy, after 2 stolen snowmobiles were found on Schmitt’s property. Schmitt was released on appearance tickets in accordance with New York State Bail Reform and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State lawmakers have 3 weeks to get a state budget passed for the next fiscal year, local assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that he will likely vote no on the budget:
(Angelino 3-10-26)
The Governor's Budget proposal totaled 260 Billion Dollars, that number will likely increase once both houses of the legislature come up with their final proposals.
The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified Binghamton man this past weekend. On March 7, Binghamton Police responded to the report of a man in the road blocking a Broome County Transit bus, he eventually climbed onto the front of the bus, resisted arrest, was taken to Binghamton General Hospital for a health evaluation, & was discharged the following day& was taken to Binghamton Police Headquarters, he experienced a medical emergency, officers administered 1st aid until EMT's took him to Wilson Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Attorney General or the Binghamton Police at 607-772-7080.
Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing water mains beginning tomorrow, March 11th starting at 9am to 4pm everyday until completed. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary occurrence and is not a cause for alarm. See attached frequently asked questions. For additional questions, please call the Department at (607) 432-2100 or go to nixle.com through the City's Facebook page.
The State DEC & local fire departments remind area residents that the annual burn ban will will take effect March 16th, and will run through May 14th this year. During the Burn Ban, people will not be allowed to have large open fires and the burning of leaves, brush, cardboard are prohibited. The use of fire pits with fireguards, small cooking fires, charcoal and propane gas grills are allowed. The Burn Ban exists due to the high risk of wildfires & grass fires that can occur during the early spring and spread rapidly due to the drier than normal conditions.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-10-26
State Police arrested Steven Vitalo of Cold Brook for grand larceny, insurance fraud and other similar offenses. Vitalo owns a company called Central Plumbing & Drains in Herkimer County, The Otsego County District Attorney's Office accuses Vitalo of defrauding multiple clients throughout the county, Anyone who believes they were a victim of fraud can call the State Department of Financial Services hotline at 1-888-930-6565.
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, comes to the Forum in Binghamton starting tonight, the international Irish dance phenomenon has been witnessed by an estimated 30 million people worldwide, Murphy Fauci of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Murphy Fauci 3-10-26)
Riverdance 30 will visit 67 American cities on the current tour through June, tickets are on sale online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Gerald Schmitt of Norwich following an investigation into a stolen trailer and snowmobiles from the Town of Norwich. Schmitt was charged with Criminal possession of stolen property, tampering with physical evidence & Conspiracy, after 2 stolen snowmobiles were found on Schmitt’s property. Schmitt was released on appearance tickets in accordance with New York State Bail Reform and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State lawmakers have 3 weeks to get a state budget passed for the next fiscal year, local assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that he will likely vote no on the budget:
(Angelino 3-10-26)
The Governor's Budget proposal totaled 260 Billion Dollars, that number will likely increase once both houses of the legislature come up with their final proposals.
The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified Binghamton man this past weekend. On March 7, Binghamton Police responded to the report of a man in the road blocking a Broome County Transit bus, he eventually climbed onto the front of the bus, resisted arrest, was taken to Binghamton General Hospital for a health evaluation, & was discharged the following day& was taken to Binghamton Police Headquarters, he experienced a medical emergency, officers administered 1st aid until EMT's took him to Wilson Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Attorney General or the Binghamton Police at 607-772-7080.
Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing water mains beginning tomorrow, March 11th starting at 9am to 4pm everyday until completed. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary occurrence and is not a cause for alarm. See attached frequently asked questions. For additional questions, please call the Department at (607) 432-2100 or go to nixle.com through the City's Facebook page.
The State DEC & local fire departments remind area residents that the annual burn ban will will take effect March 16th, and will run through May 14th this year. During the Burn Ban, people will not be allowed to have large open fires and the burning of leaves, brush, cardboard are prohibited. The use of fire pits with fireguards, small cooking fires, charcoal and propane gas grills are allowed. The Burn Ban exists due to the high risk of wildfires & grass fires that can occur during the early spring and spread rapidly due to the drier than normal conditions.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-10-26
State Police arrested Steven Vitalo of Cold Brook for grand larceny, insurance fraud and other similar offenses. Vitalo owns a company called Central Plumbing & Drains in Herkimer County, The Otsego County District Attorney's Office accuses Vitalo of defrauding multiple clients throughout the county, Anyone who believes they were a victim of fraud can call the State Department of Financial Services hotline at 1-888-930-6565.
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, comes to the Forum in Binghamton starting tonight, the international Irish dance phenomenon has been witnessed by an estimated 30 million people worldwide, Murphy Fauci of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Murphy Fauci 3-10-26)
Riverdance 30 will visit 67 American cities on the current tour through June, tickets are on sale online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office.
WCDO News — Friday 5-12-23
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-12-23
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar declared a state of emergency Thursday after reports that New York City may try to relocate large groups of people to Upstate counties. The state of emergency was enacted due to the extremely limited amount of housing currently available in the County. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced that they will promptly deal with any busses that may head to Broome County
(Sheriff Akshar 5-12-23)
Similar States of Emergency were issued in Rockland & Orange County, with more to follow, 1 bus of migrants was sent to a hotel in Newburgh from New York City, The Broome County State of Emergency and associated emergency orders can be viewed at gobroomecounty.com.
School district Budget Votes will be held on Tuesday across the state, Unatego District Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about their budget proposal:
(Dave Richards 5-12-23)
Richards said that there are also 2 propositions regarding transportation for district students based on their distance from school, another regarding an Energy Performance Contract. Voting will be from 12:00 noon until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Unatego District Office.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people following a complaint from the Family Dollar in Unadilla. 22 year old Brian Mahar of Worcester was charged with criminal possession of methamphetamines & criminal possession of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing Methamphetamine and fentanyl. The Sheriff's Office also arrested 46 year old Mandy Keator of Otego for Criminal Possession Methamphetamine & Petty Larceny, Keator allegedly possessed Methamphetamine, both are being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending court action.
State Lawmakers wrapped up passing the state budget several weeks late this year, area Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO what he thought of the budget and how bail reform was changed:
(Angelino 5-12-23)
Sticking points throughout the lengthy & late budget negotiations were the Governor's housing agenda & the bail reform issue.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 73 year old Robert Orlando of Hartwick for Criminal Sexual Act, Dissemination of indecent material or a minor, Obscenity & Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Orlando is accused of having sexual contact with a minor, that he met online. Orlando allegedly sent inappropriate messages and photographs to the minor and received the same content from the minor. Orlando traveled to Utica where he picked up the minor and returned to his residence in the Town of Hartwick where sexual activity occurred. Investigators from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant of the defendant’s residence where evidence was secured and he was taken in to custody, he was processed at the Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-12-23
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 44 year old Dana Britton of Delhi, was re-sentenced to jail after violating his probation supervision. Britton admitted to using illegal drugs while on probation, The Probation Department recommended that he be sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, Britton refused to engage in treatment, his probation was revoked & he was sentenced him to 22 months in jail at the Delaware County Correctional Facility.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a walking tour of the site of the Former Roundhouse on Saturday, at 4:00 pm, Society Executive Director Marcela Micucci explains:
(Marcela Micucci 5-12-23)
The tour will be down Roundhouse Road, parallel to the railroad tracks and nearby the former location of the D&H Roundhouse, one of the world's largest, the tour leaves at 4:00 pm from the D&H Roundhouse Historic Marker at the corner of Fonda Avenue and Roundhouse Road.
The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue Today or Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for items such as computers monitors or keyboards, TV's, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Console Televisions as well as Metal and non-Freon appliances plus Tires without rims & Freon containing appliances like refrigerators, freezers & air conditioners, more information is available at 561-2329.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature an exhibit from a local man, starting today in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-12-23)
The Gallery is located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, more information about this & other events is available at (607) 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar declared a state of emergency Thursday after reports that New York City may try to relocate large groups of people to Upstate counties. The state of emergency was enacted due to the extremely limited amount of housing currently available in the County. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced that they will promptly deal with any busses that may head to Broome County
(Sheriff Akshar 5-12-23)
Similar States of Emergency were issued in Rockland & Orange County, with more to follow, 1 bus of migrants was sent to a hotel in Newburgh from New York City, The Broome County State of Emergency and associated emergency orders can be viewed at gobroomecounty.com.
School district Budget Votes will be held on Tuesday across the state, Unatego District Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about their budget proposal:
(Dave Richards 5-12-23)
Richards said that there are also 2 propositions regarding transportation for district students based on their distance from school, another regarding an Energy Performance Contract. Voting will be from 12:00 noon until 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Unatego District Office.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people following a complaint from the Family Dollar in Unadilla. 22 year old Brian Mahar of Worcester was charged with criminal possession of methamphetamines & criminal possession of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing Methamphetamine and fentanyl. The Sheriff's Office also arrested 46 year old Mandy Keator of Otego for Criminal Possession Methamphetamine & Petty Larceny, Keator allegedly possessed Methamphetamine, both are being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending court action.
State Lawmakers wrapped up passing the state budget several weeks late this year, area Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO what he thought of the budget and how bail reform was changed:
(Angelino 5-12-23)
Sticking points throughout the lengthy & late budget negotiations were the Governor's housing agenda & the bail reform issue.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 73 year old Robert Orlando of Hartwick for Criminal Sexual Act, Dissemination of indecent material or a minor, Obscenity & Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Orlando is accused of having sexual contact with a minor, that he met online. Orlando allegedly sent inappropriate messages and photographs to the minor and received the same content from the minor. Orlando traveled to Utica where he picked up the minor and returned to his residence in the Town of Hartwick where sexual activity occurred. Investigators from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant of the defendant’s residence where evidence was secured and he was taken in to custody, he was processed at the Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-12-23
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 44 year old Dana Britton of Delhi, was re-sentenced to jail after violating his probation supervision. Britton admitted to using illegal drugs while on probation, The Probation Department recommended that he be sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, Britton refused to engage in treatment, his probation was revoked & he was sentenced him to 22 months in jail at the Delaware County Correctional Facility.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold a walking tour of the site of the Former Roundhouse on Saturday, at 4:00 pm, Society Executive Director Marcela Micucci explains:
(Marcela Micucci 5-12-23)
The tour will be down Roundhouse Road, parallel to the railroad tracks and nearby the former location of the D&H Roundhouse, one of the world's largest, the tour leaves at 4:00 pm from the D&H Roundhouse Historic Marker at the corner of Fonda Avenue and Roundhouse Road.
The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue Today or Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for items such as computers monitors or keyboards, TV's, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Console Televisions as well as Metal and non-Freon appliances plus Tires without rims & Freon containing appliances like refrigerators, freezers & air conditioners, more information is available at 561-2329.
The Chenango Arts Council will feature an exhibit from a local man, starting today in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-12-23)
The Gallery is located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, more information about this & other events is available at (607) 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.
ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOBRIAN MAHARBROOME COUNTY SHERIFF FRED AKSHARCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILDANA BRITTONDelhiDR. MARCELA MICUCCIGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHARTWICKMANDY KEATORMARY BETH MILLERNew YorkNYOtegoROBERT ORLANDOSidneyUNADILLAUNATEGO CENTRAL SCHOOLUNATEGO SUPERINTENDENT DR. DAVE RICHARDSWCDOWORCESTER
WCDO News — Thursday 4-26-18
State Police released more details on the April 11th crash that killed Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin Crossley. Troopers reported that an eyewitness and a surveillance video showed Officer Crossley made a U-turn, his patrol vehicle then collided with an SUV driven by Nicole Moshier-Harris. Officer Crossley's vehicle was travelling at 74 miles per hour, and his actions were consistent with pursuing an unidentified violator. The coroner’s report determined that Officer Crossley's death was caused by multiple traumatic injuries & he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Moshier-Harris was issued a traffic ticket for failing to yield the right of way, no additional charges are anticipated.
55 Year Old John Morrissette of Otego was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's department for several charges; including felony DWI aggravated operating a motor vehicle with 0.18 percent BAC, following a traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Oneonta Sunday. Morrissette faces action in Town of Oneonta court on May 8th
Delaware County Fair officials announced that ALL GRANDSTAND Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 am. Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Sales and Service 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Operation Safe Stop Day today. Police officers will be on board school buses and monitoring bus routes to ensure safe driving. An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses every day. Last year, more than 1000 tickets were issued for people passing a stopped school bus.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for Projects. Round 8 will include up to $150 million in capital grants and up to $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits for projects and activities identified by the Councils as regional priorities.
NYSEG President & CEO Carl Taylor announced a $400,000 economic development grant for Binghamton University this afternoon. The latest award brings the total up to $1.2 million in funding which NYSEG has granted to the university, to help support 3 projects under the company’s economic development electric infrastructure programs. The goal is to help offset electric-related infrastructure improvements as well as to research, develop and promote energy-efficient systems.
Sidney will hold it's annual Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow at the Walking Trail Pavilion in keith Clark park, beginning at 10:00 am. A tree dedication planting will be part of the activities. A limited number of young sapling trees will be distributed.
Governor Cuomo announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, has plans to construct the Company's first-ever in-house eCommerce fulfillment center. The company will construct an approximate 245,000 square-foot addition to its recently opened distribution center in Broome County Corporate Park in Conklin. The expansion will lead to the creation of additional full-time jobs, totaling more than 500 new, full-time jobs at the site over the next 5 years.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Disney Junior Dance Party on tour, coming to the Broome County Forum on September 28th, Stu Green of Magic City productions explains:
(Stu Green 4-26-18)
Greene said that the tickets & VIP Ticket packages will all go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
SUNY Broome will be hosting their annual Job Fair at the Ice center today. Several area employers will be represented at the Job Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today.
Guilford Elementary School will be holding their annual Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-26-18)
More information is available by calling 895-6700.
The Arc Otsego, in partnership with Family Resource Network will be hosting a Family Forum presented by LIFEPlan CCO today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Pm at the Holiday Inn Oneonta. The Forum will include a presentation by LIFEPlan CCO on how Medicaid Service Coordination will transition to Care Coordination on July 1st, & what individuals and families need to know about the CCO and enrollment process. Agency staff will be on hand to answer any questions; more information is available at 433-8417.
55 Year Old John Morrissette of Otego was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's department for several charges; including felony DWI aggravated operating a motor vehicle with 0.18 percent BAC, following a traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Oneonta Sunday. Morrissette faces action in Town of Oneonta court on May 8th
Delaware County Fair officials announced that ALL GRANDSTAND Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 am. Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Sales and Service 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Operation Safe Stop Day today. Police officers will be on board school buses and monitoring bus routes to ensure safe driving. An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses every day. Last year, more than 1000 tickets were issued for people passing a stopped school bus.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for Projects. Round 8 will include up to $150 million in capital grants and up to $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits for projects and activities identified by the Councils as regional priorities.
NYSEG President & CEO Carl Taylor announced a $400,000 economic development grant for Binghamton University this afternoon. The latest award brings the total up to $1.2 million in funding which NYSEG has granted to the university, to help support 3 projects under the company’s economic development electric infrastructure programs. The goal is to help offset electric-related infrastructure improvements as well as to research, develop and promote energy-efficient systems.
Sidney will hold it's annual Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow at the Walking Trail Pavilion in keith Clark park, beginning at 10:00 am. A tree dedication planting will be part of the activities. A limited number of young sapling trees will be distributed.
Governor Cuomo announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, has plans to construct the Company's first-ever in-house eCommerce fulfillment center. The company will construct an approximate 245,000 square-foot addition to its recently opened distribution center in Broome County Corporate Park in Conklin. The expansion will lead to the creation of additional full-time jobs, totaling more than 500 new, full-time jobs at the site over the next 5 years.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Disney Junior Dance Party on tour, coming to the Broome County Forum on September 28th, Stu Green of Magic City productions explains:
(Stu Green 4-26-18)
Greene said that the tickets & VIP Ticket packages will all go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
SUNY Broome will be hosting their annual Job Fair at the Ice center today. Several area employers will be represented at the Job Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today.
Guilford Elementary School will be holding their annual Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-26-18)
More information is available by calling 895-6700.
The Arc Otsego, in partnership with Family Resource Network will be hosting a Family Forum presented by LIFEPlan CCO today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Pm at the Holiday Inn Oneonta. The Forum will include a presentation by LIFEPlan CCO on how Medicaid Service Coordination will transition to Care Coordination on July 1st, & what individuals and families need to know about the CCO and enrollment process. Agency staff will be on hand to answer any questions; more information is available at 433-8417.
ARC OTSEGOBROOME COUNTY FORUMCARL TAYLORDELAWARE COUNTY FAIRDICK'S SPORTING GOODSDISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTYGovernor CuomoGuilford Elementary SchoolJOHN MORRISSETTELINDA MAYNARDNew YorkNICOLE MOSHIER-HARRISNYNYSEGOPERATION SAFE STOPOtegoSidneySTU GREENSUNY BROOMESUNY BROOME ICE CENTERWCDOWHITESBORO POLICE OFFICER KEVIN CROSSLEY
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-27-18
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $9.7 million has been awarded to 12 Southern Tier municipalities through Round 5 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative. Southern Tier Projects include the demolition of the former Endicott K-Mart, to redevelop that site, in the Town of Sherburne - $1,000,000 will be used for the restoration of the Sherburne Inn, in Johnson City, $942,300 will be used for the Remediation and rehabilitation of 19 Avenue B for the Southern Tier Agricultural Foundry Development & in Binghamton, $60,000 will be used to demolish blighted properties & turn the areas into a greenspace & to redevelop the site for an affordable housing development
Democratic Congressional candidate Anthony Brindisi announced that he will hold a series of town halls in the 22nd Congressional district. Live town hall meetings will be held on April 25th at 7:00 pm at the Norwich Family YMCA, & on May 21st at 6:00 pm at the American Legion at 177 Robinson Street in Binghamton. Brindisi is looking to unseat republican congresswoman Claudia Tenney in the November election.
32 year old Jillian Hren of Walton arrested Sunday by State Troopers for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after Troopers were called to the Mirabito gas station on Main Street in the village of Franklin, where they discovered Hren asleep in her vehicle with the engine running. Hren was released with appearance tickets for the Village of Franklin Court on April 10.
Governor Cuomo announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants in the 2018-19 academic year is now open. SUNY students whose families make up to $110,000 annually can now apply for tuition-free college at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior. The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year college tuition-free. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 23.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County announced that K through 12 teachers are invited to an all-day teacher training bus tour, Friday, May 11, 2018 to learn about teaching climate change in the classroom through multiple subject matter areas. Bus tour begins at the BOCES campus in Grand Gorge at 8:00 am and includes keynote speaker from Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions plus tour stops at the Gilboa Museum, New York Power Authority, Cammer Forest and Prattsville. Registration is available Online at tinyurl.com/y82ea8dx
The State Labor Department released the unemployment rates for the state's counties today. Locally, Chenango County's rate was up to 7.3%, Delaware County was at 7.4% & Otsego County had 6.6 % unemployment. Statewide, the rate was at 5.1%.
Officials with SFCU announced today that they will not hold their annual "Hometown Day Parade" again this June, due to the Main Street Revitalization project, and the inability to find a suitable alternative route. Plans call for the parade to be brought back in June of 2019, with the official announcement expected in the Spring of 2019.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 53 year old William Davis of Sayreville, New Jersey on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Franklin Court, for Criminal Contempt. Davis is accused of violating an Order of Protection last November. Davis was released on his own recognizance and is set to return to the Town of Franklin Court at a later date to answer the charges.
The State Senate passed legislation that would strengthen Kendra's Law, by improving the quality of care provided to the mentally ill, and by making Kendra's Law permanent. Kendra's Law was first enacted in 1999 following the death of 32-year-old Kendra Webdale, who was shoved in front of a New York City subway train by a man with untreated schizophrenia. The bill will be sent to the Assembly.
State Police arrested 35 year old Thomas Taranto of South New Berlin for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs. Taranto was observed by troopers driving erratically on State Route 23 in Morris. Taranto was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash or $2,000 bond.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players & the Jericho Arts Council will bring "The Wedding Singer-The Musical" to the Town Hall Theater stage for 3 shows in April. Show Spokesman Will Drew comments:
(Will Drew 3-27-18)
Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets.com through the group’s Facebook page or at the box office at the Town Hall Theater.
Democratic Congressional candidate Anthony Brindisi announced that he will hold a series of town halls in the 22nd Congressional district. Live town hall meetings will be held on April 25th at 7:00 pm at the Norwich Family YMCA, & on May 21st at 6:00 pm at the American Legion at 177 Robinson Street in Binghamton. Brindisi is looking to unseat republican congresswoman Claudia Tenney in the November election.
32 year old Jillian Hren of Walton arrested Sunday by State Troopers for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after Troopers were called to the Mirabito gas station on Main Street in the village of Franklin, where they discovered Hren asleep in her vehicle with the engine running. Hren was released with appearance tickets for the Village of Franklin Court on April 10.
Governor Cuomo announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants in the 2018-19 academic year is now open. SUNY students whose families make up to $110,000 annually can now apply for tuition-free college at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior. The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year college tuition-free. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 23.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County announced that K through 12 teachers are invited to an all-day teacher training bus tour, Friday, May 11, 2018 to learn about teaching climate change in the classroom through multiple subject matter areas. Bus tour begins at the BOCES campus in Grand Gorge at 8:00 am and includes keynote speaker from Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions plus tour stops at the Gilboa Museum, New York Power Authority, Cammer Forest and Prattsville. Registration is available Online at tinyurl.com/y82ea8dx
The State Labor Department released the unemployment rates for the state's counties today. Locally, Chenango County's rate was up to 7.3%, Delaware County was at 7.4% & Otsego County had 6.6 % unemployment. Statewide, the rate was at 5.1%.
Officials with SFCU announced today that they will not hold their annual "Hometown Day Parade" again this June, due to the Main Street Revitalization project, and the inability to find a suitable alternative route. Plans call for the parade to be brought back in June of 2019, with the official announcement expected in the Spring of 2019.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 53 year old William Davis of Sayreville, New Jersey on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Franklin Court, for Criminal Contempt. Davis is accused of violating an Order of Protection last November. Davis was released on his own recognizance and is set to return to the Town of Franklin Court at a later date to answer the charges.
The State Senate passed legislation that would strengthen Kendra's Law, by improving the quality of care provided to the mentally ill, and by making Kendra's Law permanent. Kendra's Law was first enacted in 1999 following the death of 32-year-old Kendra Webdale, who was shoved in front of a New York City subway train by a man with untreated schizophrenia. The bill will be sent to the Assembly.
State Police arrested 35 year old Thomas Taranto of South New Berlin for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs. Taranto was observed by troopers driving erratically on State Route 23 in Morris. Taranto was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash or $2,000 bond.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players & the Jericho Arts Council will bring "The Wedding Singer-The Musical" to the Town Hall Theater stage for 3 shows in April. Show Spokesman Will Drew comments:
(Will Drew 3-27-18)
Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets.com through the group’s Facebook page or at the box office at the Town Hall Theater.
WCDO News — Monday 11-20-17
A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down Sealed Indictments last Thursday relating to 4 separate narcotics trafficking investigations conducted by members of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit. Sheriff's Office Investigators and Deputies arrested 30-year-old Gregory Shamus of Delhi, 28-year-old Cody Warner of Trout Creek, 31-year-old Patrick Ford of Delancey, & 38-year-old Jennifer Fogliano of Masonville on Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrants on a variety drug charges. All of the defendants were arraigned today in Delaware County Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending further court action.
The first side of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization project is winding down prior to the extended winter weather. Ian Law of Place Alliance told WCDO News of the timeline:
(Ian Law 11-20-17)
Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak said that the Main Street Property owners are being told NOT to use sale or salt like products on the newly poured concrete:
(Andy Matviak 11-20-17)
The Next public meeting with Sidney officials & Place Alliance will be December 4th at 10:00 AM in the 1st floor board room of the Sidney Civic Center.
The Bainbridge Guilford Girls Volleyball Team won the New York state Class D Title this weekend in Glens Falls, with an exciting win over defending Champions Panama from Western New York. B-G Coach Tami Selfridge said that the team made school history with this win:
(TAMI SELFRIDGE 11-20-17)
The Lady Bobcats were welcomed back to Bainbridge last night with a parade of fire trucks, Police cars & hundreds of fans who came out to celebrate with the girls. Coach Selfridge & the team thank the school & the entire communities for their support this season.
Governor Cuomo Announced a multi-agency enforcement initiative to target potentially illegal interstate charter and tour bus companies operating in the State to remove unsafe vehicles and drivers from the roads during the holiday season. The State DOT, DMV & State Police will increase the frequency of random roadside inspections of interstate charter and tour buses, their efforts have already resulted in 112 unsafe buses and 96 unqualified drivers being taken off the road after 1,115 roadside bus inspections performed since mid-September.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on State highways will not be permitted from 6:00 AM Wednesday through 6:00 AM on Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. The AAA predicts that nearly 51 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home for Sunday, and more than 89% of those will be driving.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Richard Talada of Oneonta for the felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Interlock Device, and several other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop for a motorist failing to keep right on Ceperly Avenue in Oneonta. Talada refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content, he was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail with bail set at $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. His next court date in the town of Oneonta is on December 21, 2017.
Firefighters from several area Departments responded to a fully involved Structure Fire on county road 21 in the town of Franklin Saturday morning. Fire departments from Franklin, Walton, and Treadwell & Sidney responded, the structure was heavily damaged & the investigation by State Police is continuing.
The 2 missing babies from Cattaraugus County were found safe and 3 people were in custody Saturday. Suffolk County police say the 2 children, their mothers and another person were stopped by authorities on the Long Island Expressway, no charges will be filed for the 3 taken into custody. The Missing Child Alert went out around 9:30 a.m. Saturday when Salamanca police were notified that 3-month-old Malani Ventura and 29-day-old Londyn Richardson were missing. They were last seen with their mother’s 16-year-old Selena Ventura and 18-year-old Keshuana Boggs Saturday morning they had been living at the Zafron Home for Pregnant and Parenting Teens. The alert was canceled just before 1:00 PM Saturday.
State Police arrested 22-year-old Nathan McDonald of Sidney for DWI, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a traffic stop on State Route 7, in the town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that McDonald was driving while intoxicated, & an inventory of his vehicle found that he unlawfully possessed a small amount of marihuana. McDonald was issued tickets returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on November 27th.
The first side of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization project is winding down prior to the extended winter weather. Ian Law of Place Alliance told WCDO News of the timeline:
(Ian Law 11-20-17)
Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak said that the Main Street Property owners are being told NOT to use sale or salt like products on the newly poured concrete:
(Andy Matviak 11-20-17)
The Next public meeting with Sidney officials & Place Alliance will be December 4th at 10:00 AM in the 1st floor board room of the Sidney Civic Center.
The Bainbridge Guilford Girls Volleyball Team won the New York state Class D Title this weekend in Glens Falls, with an exciting win over defending Champions Panama from Western New York. B-G Coach Tami Selfridge said that the team made school history with this win:
(TAMI SELFRIDGE 11-20-17)
The Lady Bobcats were welcomed back to Bainbridge last night with a parade of fire trucks, Police cars & hundreds of fans who came out to celebrate with the girls. Coach Selfridge & the team thank the school & the entire communities for their support this season.
Governor Cuomo Announced a multi-agency enforcement initiative to target potentially illegal interstate charter and tour bus companies operating in the State to remove unsafe vehicles and drivers from the roads during the holiday season. The State DOT, DMV & State Police will increase the frequency of random roadside inspections of interstate charter and tour buses, their efforts have already resulted in 112 unsafe buses and 96 unqualified drivers being taken off the road after 1,115 roadside bus inspections performed since mid-September.
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on State highways will not be permitted from 6:00 AM Wednesday through 6:00 AM on Monday, in order to accommodate motorists during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. The AAA predicts that nearly 51 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home for Sunday, and more than 89% of those will be driving.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Richard Talada of Oneonta for the felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Interlock Device, and several other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop for a motorist failing to keep right on Ceperly Avenue in Oneonta. Talada refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content, he was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail with bail set at $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. His next court date in the town of Oneonta is on December 21, 2017.
Firefighters from several area Departments responded to a fully involved Structure Fire on county road 21 in the town of Franklin Saturday morning. Fire departments from Franklin, Walton, and Treadwell & Sidney responded, the structure was heavily damaged & the investigation by State Police is continuing.
The 2 missing babies from Cattaraugus County were found safe and 3 people were in custody Saturday. Suffolk County police say the 2 children, their mothers and another person were stopped by authorities on the Long Island Expressway, no charges will be filed for the 3 taken into custody. The Missing Child Alert went out around 9:30 a.m. Saturday when Salamanca police were notified that 3-month-old Malani Ventura and 29-day-old Londyn Richardson were missing. They were last seen with their mother’s 16-year-old Selena Ventura and 18-year-old Keshuana Boggs Saturday morning they had been living at the Zafron Home for Pregnant and Parenting Teens. The alert was canceled just before 1:00 PM Saturday.
State Police arrested 22-year-old Nathan McDonald of Sidney for DWI, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a traffic stop on State Route 7, in the town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that McDonald was driving while intoxicated, & an inventory of his vehicle found that he unlawfully possessed a small amount of marihuana. McDonald was issued tickets returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on November 27th.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 5-18-16
The State Senate Task Force on heroin & Opioid Addiction have issued a 4-part plan to combat the crisis in New York State. The plans call for increasing prevention efforts by trying to limit prescriptions for the legal medications from Doctors, opioid education to prescribed patients & Establishing a Narcan kit registry. The plan also calls for increased penalties for existing & new laws dealing with the sale of controlled substances. This year’s state budget commitment of $166 million for heroin and opioid crisis, treatment, outpatient, and residential services, was increased by another $25 million follow the report from the Senate task Force.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to expand Brady background checks. Schumer introduced Brady Bill 2 after more than 2,000 advocates flooded his office Monday morning with phone calls. Senator Schumer's original Brady Bill has prevented more than 2.6 million gun sales to domestic abusers, violent felons, and people with dangerous mental illnesses; the new bill will expand background checks to all gun sales.
The SIdney Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the Ed Wessells Canoe Regatta this saturday starting in Otego & ending in Sidney, spokesman Ed Curley exoplains:
(Ed Curley 5-18-16)
The Wessells Regatta will be the first of three canoe races between Saturday May 21st & the Memorial day weekend, with the Pine ridge Grocery Dash for Cash on Wednesday night, May 25th, and the General Clintonm Canoe Regatta on The Memorial Day Weekend.
The brand name Time Warner Cable will soon disappear, as Charter Communications announced that they will phase out Time Warner Cable’s name as a result of its $55.1 billion acquisition of the company. Charter Officials announced that the Time Warner aquiisition along with that of Bright House Networks, will both be combined under the “Spectrum” brand name.
The State DOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford. The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, at 7:00 PM. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Freight Main Line. Construction is anticipated to begin in the 2017 construction season. More information is available at 721-8191.
Meeting Management Associates of Sherburne, will be hosting their 2016 charity golf tournament on Friday, July 15th, at Mountain Top Golf Course in Sherburne. The tournament is benefiting Comfort Zone Camp, a children’s therapeutic bereavement camp program. Additional information is available at comfortzonecamp.org or 674-2666.
All Area School Districts had their school budget propositions passed by their voters yesterday. Several area districts that exceeded the tax cap requiring a 60% super majority vote also passed. Capital Reserve Propositions Passed IN Bainbridge Guilford, Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Laurens, Unatego & Unadilla Valley; bus propositions passed in Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Laurens, Oneonta, Oxford Unadilla Valley & Walton, & library Propositions passed in Milford, Norwich, Walton & Sidney.
Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding to expand access to addiction treatment services and family supports in the Southern Tier, and other locations to connect patients in Emergency Departments to appropriate treatment and support programs. In the Southern Tier, $250,000 was awarded to Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton, for those in need in Broome and neighboring Counties, starting June 1st. The Addiction Care Center can be reached at 723-7308.
Commerce Chenango & NBT Bank presents the Hawaiian themed “Soiree in The Park” in East Park in downtown Norwich tonight. The Members only segment will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. An award will be presented to Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne who operate the former Rogers Education Center. entertainment starts at 7:00 PM and with The Lightkeepers. More information is available at chenangony.org
Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Greene, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Those who wish to make an appointment can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Afton Central School Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Thursday has been changed to today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the boardroom.
Syracuse University’s efforts to connect with Alumni & Sport team fans comes to NYSEG Stadium tonight. The 'No Huddle Tour' will have new SU Football coach Dino Babers and Basketball coach Jim Boeheim participating in a Meet and Greet with fans on the right field line in the stadium beginning at 5:30 pm, prior to tonight’s Binghamton Meets game..
The New York State Office of General Services have 2 surplus vehicle auctions scheduled locally. Auctions will be held this morning at 9:30, at the DOT location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30 at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla. More information is available at nysstore.com or at (518) 457-6335.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to expand Brady background checks. Schumer introduced Brady Bill 2 after more than 2,000 advocates flooded his office Monday morning with phone calls. Senator Schumer's original Brady Bill has prevented more than 2.6 million gun sales to domestic abusers, violent felons, and people with dangerous mental illnesses; the new bill will expand background checks to all gun sales.
The SIdney Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the Ed Wessells Canoe Regatta this saturday starting in Otego & ending in Sidney, spokesman Ed Curley exoplains:
(Ed Curley 5-18-16)
The Wessells Regatta will be the first of three canoe races between Saturday May 21st & the Memorial day weekend, with the Pine ridge Grocery Dash for Cash on Wednesday night, May 25th, and the General Clintonm Canoe Regatta on The Memorial Day Weekend.
The brand name Time Warner Cable will soon disappear, as Charter Communications announced that they will phase out Time Warner Cable’s name as a result of its $55.1 billion acquisition of the company. Charter Officials announced that the Time Warner aquiisition along with that of Bright House Networks, will both be combined under the “Spectrum” brand name.
The State DOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford. The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, at 7:00 PM. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Freight Main Line. Construction is anticipated to begin in the 2017 construction season. More information is available at 721-8191.
Meeting Management Associates of Sherburne, will be hosting their 2016 charity golf tournament on Friday, July 15th, at Mountain Top Golf Course in Sherburne. The tournament is benefiting Comfort Zone Camp, a children’s therapeutic bereavement camp program. Additional information is available at comfortzonecamp.org or 674-2666.
All Area School Districts had their school budget propositions passed by their voters yesterday. Several area districts that exceeded the tax cap requiring a 60% super majority vote also passed. Capital Reserve Propositions Passed IN Bainbridge Guilford, Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Laurens, Unatego & Unadilla Valley; bus propositions passed in Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Laurens, Oneonta, Oxford Unadilla Valley & Walton, & library Propositions passed in Milford, Norwich, Walton & Sidney.
Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding to expand access to addiction treatment services and family supports in the Southern Tier, and other locations to connect patients in Emergency Departments to appropriate treatment and support programs. In the Southern Tier, $250,000 was awarded to Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton, for those in need in Broome and neighboring Counties, starting June 1st. The Addiction Care Center can be reached at 723-7308.
Commerce Chenango & NBT Bank presents the Hawaiian themed “Soiree in The Park” in East Park in downtown Norwich tonight. The Members only segment will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. An award will be presented to Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne who operate the former Rogers Education Center. entertainment starts at 7:00 PM and with The Lightkeepers. More information is available at chenangony.org
Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Greene, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Those who wish to make an appointment can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Afton Central School Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Thursday has been changed to today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the boardroom.
Syracuse University’s efforts to connect with Alumni & Sport team fans comes to NYSEG Stadium tonight. The 'No Huddle Tour' will have new SU Football coach Dino Babers and Basketball coach Jim Boeheim participating in a Meet and Greet with fans on the right field line in the stadium beginning at 5:30 pm, prior to tonight’s Binghamton Meets game..
The New York State Office of General Services have 2 surplus vehicle auctions scheduled locally. Auctions will be held this morning at 9:30, at the DOT location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30 at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla. More information is available at nysstore.com or at (518) 457-6335.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-3-16
State Police arrested 27-year-old Kyle Johnson of New Berlin, for aggravated family offense, 3rd degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, unlawful imprisonment & criminal mischief, after troopers responded to a dispute on County Route 18, in the Town of Morris. Johnson is accused of choking & punching his wife in front of their children; he also allegedly would not allow her to contact police or to leave the residence. Johnson was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond, pending court action on Wednesday.
Sidney Village Police arrested 22-year-old Russell Leblanc of Walton Monday on a charge of 1st degree Rape. Leblanc was arraigned in Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 29-year-old Roger Elam of Davenport, for being a fugitive from justice from Alabama and DWI with a B.A.C. of 0.15%. This arrest occurred after a traffic stop where Elam was observed speeding and driving across hazard markings while on Main Street, in the Town of Oneonta. Elam was wanted in Alabama for felony of theft of property, he was arraigned in the City of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail. His next court date is pending.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested Gregory Collins of Smithville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, following the report of a domestic dispute. Collins was in possession of several bags of Heroin, Oxycodone Pills, and drug paraphernalia. Collins was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court at a later date to answer to his charges.
The last meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committees, before the event, will be later today. The meeting will be held at General Clinton Park, with the Race committee meeting at 6:30 & the regular committee meeting will begin at 7:30.
Commerce Chenango will be holding their next "Business After Hours" event today, hosted by M&T Bank, at 118 State Highway 320 in Norwich. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Delaware county tourism is experiencing resurgence, as it becomes a vacation getaway for New York City Residents like it was for much of the 1900's, Delaware county chamber of commerce president Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 5-3-16)
Pucci said that the most recent tax revenue numbers suggest that the tourism will continue to pick up & the Catskill region will be highlighted in June with Governor's Cuomo's Catskill challenge initiative.
The Oneonta common council will hold their next meeting tonight. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, hits the stage in Binghamton the next 3 nights. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment told WCDO news where tickets are available:
(Tina Niles 5-3-16)
Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, There are Tickets still available for each performance, more information on Riverdance and other shows are available at 778-6626 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced that he would NOT be seeking the Republican Party nomination for Governor. Gibson has been offered and accepted a position with Williams College as a Visiting Lecturer on Leadership beginning in February 2017, and he anticipates accepting other academic positions shortly. At the conclusion of his term in the U.S. House of Representatives, he will be closing the exploratory committee & refunding contributions.
All 5 announced Major Party candidates for the 19th congressional district seat would participate in a forum on Tuesday at the Oneonta High School. The Otsego County Farm Bureau sponsors the forum; it will run from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. The republican candidates are John Faso, Andrew Heaney, and Bob Bishop; the democratic candidates are Zephyr Teachout, and Will Yandik. The event is free and open to the public.
Whitney Point schools will reopen Today; they were forced to close doors Monday after several school buses were vandalized at the Districts bus garage over the weekend. State police said that no arrests have been made & the investigation is continuing.
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is scheduled to be sentenced today in a Manhattan Federal Courtroom. Silver was convicted late last year on Corruption charges where he collected about 5 million dollars in kickbacks while serving as the Assembly Speaker.
State Police are investigating an incident with an Afton school bus on Long Hill Road Monday. 1 of the district's buses slid off the road and got stuck in a ditch, a few students were treated for minor bumps and bruises by the school nurse, another bus brought the students to school.
Sidney Village Police arrested 22-year-old Russell Leblanc of Walton Monday on a charge of 1st degree Rape. Leblanc was arraigned in Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 29-year-old Roger Elam of Davenport, for being a fugitive from justice from Alabama and DWI with a B.A.C. of 0.15%. This arrest occurred after a traffic stop where Elam was observed speeding and driving across hazard markings while on Main Street, in the Town of Oneonta. Elam was wanted in Alabama for felony of theft of property, he was arraigned in the City of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail. His next court date is pending.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested Gregory Collins of Smithville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, following the report of a domestic dispute. Collins was in possession of several bags of Heroin, Oxycodone Pills, and drug paraphernalia. Collins was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court at a later date to answer to his charges.
The last meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta committees, before the event, will be later today. The meeting will be held at General Clinton Park, with the Race committee meeting at 6:30 & the regular committee meeting will begin at 7:30.
Commerce Chenango will be holding their next "Business After Hours" event today, hosted by M&T Bank, at 118 State Highway 320 in Norwich. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Delaware county tourism is experiencing resurgence, as it becomes a vacation getaway for New York City Residents like it was for much of the 1900's, Delaware county chamber of commerce president Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 5-3-16)
Pucci said that the most recent tax revenue numbers suggest that the tourism will continue to pick up & the Catskill region will be highlighted in June with Governor's Cuomo's Catskill challenge initiative.
The Oneonta common council will hold their next meeting tonight. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, hits the stage in Binghamton the next 3 nights. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment told WCDO news where tickets are available:
(Tina Niles 5-3-16)
Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, There are Tickets still available for each performance, more information on Riverdance and other shows are available at 778-6626 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
Congressman Chris Gibson announced that he would NOT be seeking the Republican Party nomination for Governor. Gibson has been offered and accepted a position with Williams College as a Visiting Lecturer on Leadership beginning in February 2017, and he anticipates accepting other academic positions shortly. At the conclusion of his term in the U.S. House of Representatives, he will be closing the exploratory committee & refunding contributions.
All 5 announced Major Party candidates for the 19th congressional district seat would participate in a forum on Tuesday at the Oneonta High School. The Otsego County Farm Bureau sponsors the forum; it will run from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. The republican candidates are John Faso, Andrew Heaney, and Bob Bishop; the democratic candidates are Zephyr Teachout, and Will Yandik. The event is free and open to the public.
Whitney Point schools will reopen Today; they were forced to close doors Monday after several school buses were vandalized at the Districts bus garage over the weekend. State police said that no arrests have been made & the investigation is continuing.
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is scheduled to be sentenced today in a Manhattan Federal Courtroom. Silver was convicted late last year on Corruption charges where he collected about 5 million dollars in kickbacks while serving as the Assembly Speaker.
State Police are investigating an incident with an Afton school bus on Long Hill Road Monday. 1 of the district's buses slid off the road and got stuck in a ditch, a few students were treated for minor bumps and bruises by the school nurse, another bus brought the students to school.
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WCDO News — Thursday 3-27-14
Over 300 firefighters responded to the 6-alarm fire at the 7-story Rexmere Hotel on west Main Street in Stamford yesterday. The building was constructed in 1898, and was currently in the process of being sold for eventual restoration. 10 fire departments responded to the blaze, which was reported about 10:30 Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation, no injuries were reported.
Fire crews responded to 794 Castle Creek road in the town of Chenango yesterday morning, crews responded at around 11:00 AM Tuesday. No one was home when Firefighters arrived, the house was a total loss & 2 family pets died in the fire. Several area fire companies responded, Broome County Fire Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26-year-old Jonathan Shaw of Delhi on 2 counts of Aggravated Harassment. Shaw is accused of sending numerous harassing text messages to another person after being directed to stop; he is also accused of leaving a voicemail threatening physical violence to the victim. Shaw was issued appearance tickets to appear in the Hamden Town Court on April 7th, 2014 to address the charges.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older that are uninsured, in partnership with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach. The screenings will be available today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Sidney Great American. Appointments can be made toll-free at 1-888-345-0225.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “New Member Coffee hours” this morning. The event will run from 7:30-8:30 am at Trackside Dining on Main Street in Sidney.
The “Give America a Raise” Bus Tour Comes to Binghamton this afternoon. Various groups including “Americans Untied For Change” are calling on local congressman Richard Hanna to raise the federal Minimum Wage to $10.10 an hour, in order to keep full time workers from falling below the poverty line. The Bus Tour will stop outside Congressman Hanna’s Binghamton office at 49 Court Street at 1:00 PM.
A Public Hearing on the Sidney Central School District 2014-2015 Budget will be held at the High School Library on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM. The School & Public Library Budget vote and Board of Education elections will be held in the Sidney High School Lobby on May 20th between 7:00 AM & 8:00 PM.
Fire crews responded to 794 Castle Creek road in the town of Chenango yesterday morning, crews responded at around 11:00 AM Tuesday. No one was home when Firefighters arrived, the house was a total loss & 2 family pets died in the fire. Several area fire companies responded, Broome County Fire Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26-year-old Jonathan Shaw of Delhi on 2 counts of Aggravated Harassment. Shaw is accused of sending numerous harassing text messages to another person after being directed to stop; he is also accused of leaving a voicemail threatening physical violence to the victim. Shaw was issued appearance tickets to appear in the Hamden Town Court on April 7th, 2014 to address the charges.
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older that are uninsured, in partnership with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach. The screenings will be available today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Sidney Great American. Appointments can be made toll-free at 1-888-345-0225.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “New Member Coffee hours” this morning. The event will run from 7:30-8:30 am at Trackside Dining on Main Street in Sidney.
The “Give America a Raise” Bus Tour Comes to Binghamton this afternoon. Various groups including “Americans Untied For Change” are calling on local congressman Richard Hanna to raise the federal Minimum Wage to $10.10 an hour, in order to keep full time workers from falling below the poverty line. The Bus Tour will stop outside Congressman Hanna’s Binghamton office at 49 Court Street at 1:00 PM.
A Public Hearing on the Sidney Central School District 2014-2015 Budget will be held at the High School Library on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM. The School & Public Library Budget vote and Board of Education elections will be held in the Sidney High School Lobby on May 20th between 7:00 AM & 8:00 PM.
WCDO News — Thursday 8-22-13
President Barack Obama will travel through New York and Pennsylvania today and tomorrow on a two-day bus tour to talk about affordable higher education for the middle class. Today the President will deliver remarks at the University at Buffalo, and Henninger High School in Syracuse. Tomorrow on Friday, the President will participate in a town hall event at Binghamton University, and will deliver remarks at an event at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $71 million is now available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing units across the state. Of the new $5 million allocated for Community Investment Fund awards, 60% percent will be allocated to projects in urban areas of New York State, and the remaining 40% will be allocated to projects in rural areas of the State. Governor Cuomo also announced that FEMA has approved New York’s request for an extension for ongoing Public Assistance outreach in counties affected by the late June/early July flooding this summer. FEMA initially granted the Governor’s request for Public Assistance eligibility for Allegany, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Franklin, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Otsego, and Warren counties on July 12th and later amended the list by adding Broome, Chautauqua, Clinton and Essex counties on July 26th. Public Assistance is for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
The City of Norwich will be closing Cole Drive today for paving. No traffic will be permitted on Cole Drive for the better part of the day. Also, Starting at 5 pm on Friday, New York State DOT will be completely closing the Spring Brook Bridge on State Highway 12 between Brisben and Greene. It is expected to be closed through Wednesday, August 28th. During this time State Highway 12 will be completely shut down to all but local and emergency traffic, up to the bridge project. Travelers should use County Road 32 as an alternate means of travel around this area.
The race has been set for the Office of Otsego County Treasurer this November. Representatives for Republican Edward Keator Jr., the Treasurer for the Village of Cooperstown, and acting County Treasurer Henry “Russ” Bachman, an independent running with support from the Democratic Party, said the two hopefuls have collected the needed number of signatures to be placed on the November ballot. County Treasurer Dan Crowell will also be on the ballot because he did not announce his plans to leave office at the end of the current year until after it was too late to have his name scrubbed from the ballot. Crowell is currently on active duty with the U.S. Army. Bachman will be listed as the candidate for the Otsego First party, while Keator, who stepped into the race after Crowell signaled he would not seek re-election, is running as the candidate for Common Cents. Meanwhile, three candidates will be seeking two Oneonta town justice seats. Dawn Oliver will run on the independent Citizens for Oneonta line and on the Democratic Party line. Also running will be Sean Farrell, a Republican who previously announced his candidacy, and incumbent Bruce Smith, a Republican who has served four terms. Two Oneonta town justices will be elected in November.
The Bainbridge-Guilford School Board will hold a special meeting this evening at 6:30pm in the district conference room. They will move into executive session to discuss several personnel items and they may convene in open session to approve the items.
A new hiking trail along the Pepacton Reservoir is set to open next week just outside the village of Andes. The Shavertown trail is 5.2 miles long, with the trailhead located near the kayak/canoe storage area off of County Route 1, six miles south of Andes. The trail will officially open next Friday, August 30th.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $71 million is now available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing units across the state. Of the new $5 million allocated for Community Investment Fund awards, 60% percent will be allocated to projects in urban areas of New York State, and the remaining 40% will be allocated to projects in rural areas of the State. Governor Cuomo also announced that FEMA has approved New York’s request for an extension for ongoing Public Assistance outreach in counties affected by the late June/early July flooding this summer. FEMA initially granted the Governor’s request for Public Assistance eligibility for Allegany, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Franklin, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Otsego, and Warren counties on July 12th and later amended the list by adding Broome, Chautauqua, Clinton and Essex counties on July 26th. Public Assistance is for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
The City of Norwich will be closing Cole Drive today for paving. No traffic will be permitted on Cole Drive for the better part of the day. Also, Starting at 5 pm on Friday, New York State DOT will be completely closing the Spring Brook Bridge on State Highway 12 between Brisben and Greene. It is expected to be closed through Wednesday, August 28th. During this time State Highway 12 will be completely shut down to all but local and emergency traffic, up to the bridge project. Travelers should use County Road 32 as an alternate means of travel around this area.
The race has been set for the Office of Otsego County Treasurer this November. Representatives for Republican Edward Keator Jr., the Treasurer for the Village of Cooperstown, and acting County Treasurer Henry “Russ” Bachman, an independent running with support from the Democratic Party, said the two hopefuls have collected the needed number of signatures to be placed on the November ballot. County Treasurer Dan Crowell will also be on the ballot because he did not announce his plans to leave office at the end of the current year until after it was too late to have his name scrubbed from the ballot. Crowell is currently on active duty with the U.S. Army. Bachman will be listed as the candidate for the Otsego First party, while Keator, who stepped into the race after Crowell signaled he would not seek re-election, is running as the candidate for Common Cents. Meanwhile, three candidates will be seeking two Oneonta town justice seats. Dawn Oliver will run on the independent Citizens for Oneonta line and on the Democratic Party line. Also running will be Sean Farrell, a Republican who previously announced his candidacy, and incumbent Bruce Smith, a Republican who has served four terms. Two Oneonta town justices will be elected in November.
The Bainbridge-Guilford School Board will hold a special meeting this evening at 6:30pm in the district conference room. They will move into executive session to discuss several personnel items and they may convene in open session to approve the items.
A new hiking trail along the Pepacton Reservoir is set to open next week just outside the village of Andes. The Shavertown trail is 5.2 miles long, with the trailhead located near the kayak/canoe storage area off of County Route 1, six miles south of Andes. The trail will officially open next Friday, August 30th.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 8-20-13
Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, the Department of Agriculture and Markets in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Conservation is launching the Dairy Acceleration Program (DAP) and making available $1 million in funding to help dairy farmers develop individualized business and environmental plans. To be eligible for DAP a dairy cattle farm must have complete financial records. Preference will be given to farms with under 300 cows. DAP funding will cover 80 percent of a project’s cost. Payments may include: up to $5,000 per farm to write a business plan or develop a combination of a business and facility growth plan; and up to $4,500 to update an existing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) or $6,000 to develop a new one. Other legislation recently approved by the governor supports farmers in their efforts to reduce their energy bills with the installation of clean energy projects such as solar and fuel cells. Specifically, legislation approved by Governor Cuomo increases from 25 kilowatts to 100 kilowatts the maximum electricity generation for the solar electric systems eligible for net metering without the need to move them to a commercial meter.
Gov. Cuomo will greet President Obama in Buffalo on Thursday as the president kicks off a two-day tour through New York and Pennsylvania to talk about jobs and the middle class. Cuomo will send Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy to the New York State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair. Cuomo said he will also visit the fair later during its 12-day run. Traditionally, the governor opens the fair on the first day, which is also known as "Governor's Day." Gov. Cuomo will avoid a potentially dicey political conflict by not joining President Obama to other parts of upstate New York roiled over the state's ban on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Obama supports the technology. Parts of central New York and the Southern Tier are on the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation, where energy companies want to drill. Obama's two-day bus tour will begin Thursday and hit the University at Buffalo, followed by stops in Syracuse, Binghamton and northeastern Pennsylvania. The governor has postponed a decision on whether to allow fracking in New York. Cuomo says he's waiting for a study by state health department.
New York state lost more personal income from people leaving the state in the 2000s than any other state. The Tax Foundation calculated that New York had a net loss of $45.6 billion in personal income from 2000 to 2010. The foundation tracks moves of people within and between states. States that gained the most income in the last decade are Florida, Arizona and Texas.
The state Senate Finance Committee have scheduled five statewide public hearings on how New York’s tax policies can be changed to reduce the burden on taxpayers and to help businesses create more jobs. Public hearings are scheduled for Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Mineola and New York City. The Business Council of New York State; National Federation of Independent Business; Unshackle Upstate; the State Economic Development Council; The Tax Foundation and New York Farm Bureau will participate.
A Chenango County man was arrested for selling cocaine in the town of Oneonta in January. 37 year Michael John Hunt of West Edmeston is charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Hunt was arrested after an investigation by deputies with assistance from Oneonta Police. Hunt was arraigned in Otsego County Court and sent to Otsego jail on $20,000 bail.
The Village of Bainbridge Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing tonight at 6:30 in the Village Clerk’s Office, 33 West Main St., Bainbridge. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive comments, concerning the submission of an application, to the State Office of Community Renewal, for funding under the federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program for 2013. The public is welcome.
Advocates of a bill to legalize sparklers in New York have released polling data that shows two thirds of voters surveyed support the measure. The poll was done by the United States Fireworks Safety Commission. The bill, which passed both the Senate and Assembly, and is in a holding pattern until it’s sent to Gov. Cuomo for review, would legalize the sale of sparklers near New Year’s and the Fourth of July in New York State.
The Bainbridge-Guilford School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30pm in the district conference room. They will move into executive session to discuss several personnel items and they may convene in open session to approve the items.
Lyme disease is about 10 times more common than previously reported. The CDC said as many as 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. It's a bacteria transmitted through the bites of infected deer ticks. Symptoms include a fever, headache and fatigue and sometimes a rash that looks like a bull's-eye centered on the tick bite. Most people recover with antibiotics. If left untreated, the infection can cause arthritis and more severe problems. The majority of Lyme disease reports have come from the northeast, including New York. For more information go to cdc.gov
The Otsego County Conservation Association is seeking nominations for it's annual "Conservationist of the Year" award. The award is given to individuals, organizations or businesses that have made a positive difference in environmental protection, preservation or education in Otsego County. Nominations must be submitted by October 4th. To obtain a nomination form, call 547-4488 or email admin@occa info dot org.
Gov. Cuomo will greet President Obama in Buffalo on Thursday as the president kicks off a two-day tour through New York and Pennsylvania to talk about jobs and the middle class. Cuomo will send Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy to the New York State Fair on Thursday, the first day of the fair. Cuomo said he will also visit the fair later during its 12-day run. Traditionally, the governor opens the fair on the first day, which is also known as "Governor's Day." Gov. Cuomo will avoid a potentially dicey political conflict by not joining President Obama to other parts of upstate New York roiled over the state's ban on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Obama supports the technology. Parts of central New York and the Southern Tier are on the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation, where energy companies want to drill. Obama's two-day bus tour will begin Thursday and hit the University at Buffalo, followed by stops in Syracuse, Binghamton and northeastern Pennsylvania. The governor has postponed a decision on whether to allow fracking in New York. Cuomo says he's waiting for a study by state health department.
New York state lost more personal income from people leaving the state in the 2000s than any other state. The Tax Foundation calculated that New York had a net loss of $45.6 billion in personal income from 2000 to 2010. The foundation tracks moves of people within and between states. States that gained the most income in the last decade are Florida, Arizona and Texas.
The state Senate Finance Committee have scheduled five statewide public hearings on how New York’s tax policies can be changed to reduce the burden on taxpayers and to help businesses create more jobs. Public hearings are scheduled for Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Mineola and New York City. The Business Council of New York State; National Federation of Independent Business; Unshackle Upstate; the State Economic Development Council; The Tax Foundation and New York Farm Bureau will participate.
A Chenango County man was arrested for selling cocaine in the town of Oneonta in January. 37 year Michael John Hunt of West Edmeston is charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Hunt was arrested after an investigation by deputies with assistance from Oneonta Police. Hunt was arraigned in Otsego County Court and sent to Otsego jail on $20,000 bail.
The Village of Bainbridge Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing tonight at 6:30 in the Village Clerk’s Office, 33 West Main St., Bainbridge. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive comments, concerning the submission of an application, to the State Office of Community Renewal, for funding under the federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program for 2013. The public is welcome.
Advocates of a bill to legalize sparklers in New York have released polling data that shows two thirds of voters surveyed support the measure. The poll was done by the United States Fireworks Safety Commission. The bill, which passed both the Senate and Assembly, and is in a holding pattern until it’s sent to Gov. Cuomo for review, would legalize the sale of sparklers near New Year’s and the Fourth of July in New York State.
The Bainbridge-Guilford School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30pm in the district conference room. They will move into executive session to discuss several personnel items and they may convene in open session to approve the items.
Lyme disease is about 10 times more common than previously reported. The CDC said as many as 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. It's a bacteria transmitted through the bites of infected deer ticks. Symptoms include a fever, headache and fatigue and sometimes a rash that looks like a bull's-eye centered on the tick bite. Most people recover with antibiotics. If left untreated, the infection can cause arthritis and more severe problems. The majority of Lyme disease reports have come from the northeast, including New York. For more information go to cdc.gov
The Otsego County Conservation Association is seeking nominations for it's annual "Conservationist of the Year" award. The award is given to individuals, organizations or businesses that have made a positive difference in environmental protection, preservation or education in Otsego County. Nominations must be submitted by October 4th. To obtain a nomination form, call 547-4488 or email admin@occa info dot org.
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