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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-24-19
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Governor Cuomo signed the "Safe Way Home Act" this
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
week, which provides survivors of sexual assault no-cost transportation from
medical facilities where they received initial care in the wake of an assault
to their home or a shelter. This
legislation will go into effect after 90 days.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
the Town of Hamden along with the Town of Hamden Dog Control Officer following
a report of an animal neglect and abandonment.
Deputies located an injured dog, which was transported to a local
veterinary clinic for treatment. Deputies charged 31 year old Samantha Harrison
of Hamden for Failure to provide proper substance to an animal; she was issued
a criminal summons and is to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later
date.
The Regional Economic Development Council local Awards have
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
been announced. In Delaware County,
Saputo Dairy, will be able to Purchase and Install New Equipment in their Delhi
facility with their $599,000 award, Trout Unlimited, Federal Hill Culvert
Aquatic Connectivity Restoration in Hughes Brook in the Town of Delhi received
$109,264, the Village of Delhi Water Treatment Plant will receive $82,000 for
improvements, & Delaware County will receive $50,000 for their
Comprehensive Housing Study.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
Margaux Malekian of Dobbs Ferry, on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,
Unlicensed Operator, Speeding, and Driver’s view obstructed following a traffic
stop in the Village of Delhi. Malekian was released on an appearance ticket and
is scheduled to return to the Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the
charges.
The Morris fire department was dispatched to the Brian
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Madden residence at 287 West Hill Road home at just Monday afternoon. Mutual aid was provided by from
Gilbertsville, West Laurens, Laurens, Mt. Vision, South New Berlin, New Berlin,
Pittsfield, and Mt. Upton, no injuries were reported, Madden escaped without
injury.
Firefighters responded Monday
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
afternoon to a fire at 959 County Highway 10 in Laurens. The fire at the Decker residence was
attributed to a clogged chimney, the Deckers & their dog escaped without
injury, friends & relatives have started a go fund me page to assist the
family.
Governor Cuomo announced a proposal for eliminating the
"Pink Tax" on products aimed specifically for women. A study in 2015 that analyzed prices of toys,
clothing, personal care products and home health products that were substantially
similar and found that 42% of the time, products targeted towards women are
more expensive than men's. Women’s
merchandise costs 7% on average more than similar items for men, with personal
care products for women found to be priced 13% higher than men's products.
Members of the Governor's administration participated in
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
volunteer events at 15 organizations statewide, they distributing over 5,600
toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Volunteers from the
Producers Guild of America participated in collecting and sorting donations for
the 4th year in a row.
State Police arrested 38 year old Andrew Van Dusen of
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Gilbertsville for allegedly stealing packages off porches in Oneonta’s West
End. Van Dusen was charged with 2 counts of Burglary, criminal mischief &
numerous counts of petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance, he is scheduled appear in the town of Oneonta court on Jan.
2, 2019.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he secured key
language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
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language in a government funding bill to protect the Bainbridge VA clinic from
closure. Brindisi inserted a provision requiring the VA to conduct a market area
assessment before taking action on Bainbridge, in the recent government
spending legislation that the President signed last week. This protection will allow Bainbridge to keep
its doors open and continue serving area veterans.
WCDO News — Tuesday 11-5-19
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Today is Election Day, with voters in the Tri-County Area
heading to the polls for a variety of local races. Voters in all 3 local
counties will vote for 3 justices to serve on the State Supreme Court in the
6th district. In Oneonta, several Common
Council seats are up for grabs; Otsego County has 3 contested races for seats
on the Board of Representatives. In
Chenango County there are several Town Supervisors races to be decided, in
Norwich, 4 people are running for Mayor plus there are races for 2 seats for
Alderman Positions. In the Town of Sidney, there is a race for Town Clerk
between incumbent Lisa French & Republican Sheila Paul. Voters will go to the polls until 9:00
tonight
heading to the polls for a variety of local races. Voters in all 3 local
counties will vote for 3 justices to serve on the State Supreme Court in the
6th district. In Oneonta, several Common
Council seats are up for grabs; Otsego County has 3 contested races for seats
on the Board of Representatives. In
Chenango County there are several Town Supervisors races to be decided, in
Norwich, 4 people are running for Mayor plus there are races for 2 seats for
Alderman Positions. In the Town of Sidney, there is a race for Town Clerk
between incumbent Lisa French & Republican Sheila Paul. Voters will go to the polls until 9:00
tonight
The Deposit Fire Department responded to the report of a
Man working on a stationary trailer under a bridge in a work zone, getting
struck by a tractor trailer on State route 17 Monday. The worker fell to the ground & sustained
only minor injuries, This accident is in the bridge construction zone near mile
marker 268 on Route 17 East in the Town of Sanford (just prior to Exit 82).
State DOT officials remind motorists to slow down in work zones, so far, no
tickets have been announced.
Man working on a stationary trailer under a bridge in a work zone, getting
struck by a tractor trailer on State route 17 Monday. The worker fell to the ground & sustained
only minor injuries, This accident is in the bridge construction zone near mile
marker 268 on Route 17 East in the Town of Sanford (just prior to Exit 82).
State DOT officials remind motorists to slow down in work zones, so far, no
tickets have been announced.
33 Otsego County Inmates had to be transferred to other
county jails, after last Thursday’s storm led to leaking at the Otsego County
Jail in Cooperstown. The Corrections
Department transferred inmates to the Delaware & Albany County jails until
the building repairs are made. Some
renovations to the 30 year old facility were underway this summer, with more
anticipated.
county jails, after last Thursday’s storm led to leaking at the Otsego County
Jail in Cooperstown. The Corrections
Department transferred inmates to the Delaware & Albany County jails until
the building repairs are made. Some
renovations to the 30 year old facility were underway this summer, with more
anticipated.
A.O. Fox Hospital is partnering with Oneonta Job Corps
Academy to host the 3rd annual blood donor dash in support of the American Red
Cross on Wednesday & Friday, AO Fox Hospital Spokesperson Gabby Argo
explains:
(Gabby Argo 11-5-19)
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy will host the first blood
drive on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in their gymnasium; Fox Hospital
will follow on Friday, also from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center. Blood Donors can register to give at either
location at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Academy to host the 3rd annual blood donor dash in support of the American Red
Cross on Wednesday & Friday, AO Fox Hospital Spokesperson Gabby Argo
explains:
(Gabby Argo 11-5-19)
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy will host the first blood
drive on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in their gymnasium; Fox Hospital
will follow on Friday, also from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center. Blood Donors can register to give at either
location at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Following a recent
inspection, State DOT engineers are recommending immediate repairs with a
temporary closure and 5-ton weight restriction on the large culvert carrying
State Route 80 over Hayden Creek in the Town of Springfield in Otsego
County. A new traffic pattern consists
of a 1-lane, 2-way operation controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Traffic
information is available at 511NY.org.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans
Resource Fair Today at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and
services. More than a dozen
organizations will be in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the
Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, More
information is available at Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at
242-0200.
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inspection, State DOT engineers are recommending immediate repairs with a
temporary closure and 5-ton weight restriction on the large culvert carrying
State Route 80 over Hayden Creek in the Town of Springfield in Otsego
County. A new traffic pattern consists
of a 1-lane, 2-way operation controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Traffic
information is available at 511NY.org.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans
Resource Fair Today at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and
services. More than a dozen
organizations will be in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the
Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, More
information is available at Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at
242-0200.
WCDO News — Friday 6-21-19
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Chenango County Emergency Officials are dealing with a
number of road problems from flash flooding, following heavy downpours over the
last several days. Norwich, Oxford,
Smithville, McDonough & Pharsalia have had numerous issues; damage was
extensive around Oxford, including the school grounds, road closures in Oxford
include Vroman Hill Road, Midland Hill Road, plus Hoben, Ryan, Brooksbank &
Bradley Hill roads. County officials
advise that motorist turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and contact
authorities immediately.
number of road problems from flash flooding, following heavy downpours over the
last several days. Norwich, Oxford,
Smithville, McDonough & Pharsalia have had numerous issues; damage was
extensive around Oxford, including the school grounds, road closures in Oxford
include Vroman Hill Road, Midland Hill Road, plus Hoben, Ryan, Brooksbank &
Bradley Hill roads. County officials
advise that motorist turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and contact
authorities immediately.
Oneonta Authorities had to close Main Street this morning
near Fox Hospital, for a reported Natural Gas leak. The Oneonta Fire Department & NYSEG Crews
responded after a contractor's crew member apparently hit a high pressure gas
line, Main Street has been re-opened,
residents who were evacuated from their homes on Hudson and Otsego Street were
allowed to return to their homes, City Officials said that Roosevelt Avenue
will remain closed until further notice.
near Fox Hospital, for a reported Natural Gas leak. The Oneonta Fire Department & NYSEG Crews
responded after a contractor's crew member apparently hit a high pressure gas
line, Main Street has been re-opened,
residents who were evacuated from their homes on Hudson and Otsego Street were
allowed to return to their homes, City Officials said that Roosevelt Avenue
will remain closed until further notice.
The State Senate passed a bill that eliminates the criminal
penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but fines may still be
applied up to $50 for 1 ounce or less, or $200 for between 1 & 2
ounces. The State Assembly voted to pass
the measure early this morning; Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it. Lawmakers could not get enough votes to make
recreational marijuana legal.
penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but fines may still be
applied up to $50 for 1 ounce or less, or $200 for between 1 & 2
ounces. The State Assembly voted to pass
the measure early this morning; Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it. Lawmakers could not get enough votes to make
recreational marijuana legal.
The Chenango Sheriff's Department arrested 31 year old
Nicholas Redd of Norwich on several counts of criminal possession a controlled
substance, he allegedly possessed prescription medication, methamphetamine and
heroin during the traffic stop that occurred in the Town of Norwich, and he
faces court action at a later date.
Nicholas Redd of Norwich on several counts of criminal possession a controlled
substance, he allegedly possessed prescription medication, methamphetamine and
heroin during the traffic stop that occurred in the Town of Norwich, and he
faces court action at a later date.
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Chenango County Relay for
Life, which will be held July 20th in Norwich. County residents wishing to volunteer can
email Relay.Chenango@gmail.com or contact the American Cancer Society at
1-800-227-2345 or at cancer.org
Life, which will be held July 20th in Norwich. County residents wishing to volunteer can
email Relay.Chenango@gmail.com or contact the American Cancer Society at
1-800-227-2345 or at cancer.org
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond & the Delhi Fire
Department awarded local teenager Kayleigh Verspoor with The County Sheriff's
Department "Super Star" Award and the Delhi Fire Department's plaque
of recognition. On Sunday, May 26th, Verspoor rescued 2 canoeists who had
tipped over in Delta Lake in Rome while working as a counselor at Haven Camp
for disabled adults.
Department awarded local teenager Kayleigh Verspoor with The County Sheriff's
Department "Super Star" Award and the Delhi Fire Department's plaque
of recognition. On Sunday, May 26th, Verspoor rescued 2 canoeists who had
tipped over in Delta Lake in Rome while working as a counselor at Haven Camp
for disabled adults.
Graduation Exercises will be held in 4 area school this weekend. Unatego seniors will graduate this evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday commencement exercises will be held at the Walton, Gilbertsville Mount Upton & Unadilla Valley.
2 Norwich residents were arrested by the Chenango County
Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Trespass, Theft of Services, Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies arrested 32 year old Scott Russell
& 22 year old Brooklyn Stout after a complaint from the Norwich Inn, both
are accused of using a stolen motel key to enter one of the motel rooms, they
stayed the night and did not pay for the room.
While in custody, a search uncovered Marihuana & a controlled
substance, both were released on appearance tickets for the Town of Norwich
court at a later date.
Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Trespass, Theft of Services, Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies arrested 32 year old Scott Russell
& 22 year old Brooklyn Stout after a complaint from the Norwich Inn, both
are accused of using a stolen motel key to enter one of the motel rooms, they
stayed the night and did not pay for the room.
While in custody, a search uncovered Marihuana & a controlled
substance, both were released on appearance tickets for the Town of Norwich
court at a later date.
NYSEG will be conducting natural gas service and main work
located between 294 &297 Chestnut Street in the City of Oneonta. A lane closure between Lewis Ave and Pearl St
will be necessary to provide safety for their crews as well as the public.
located between 294 &297 Chestnut Street in the City of Oneonta. A lane closure between Lewis Ave and Pearl St
will be necessary to provide safety for their crews as well as the public.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free
rabies clinic Saturday, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. The Clinic will be held at the Greene
Veterinary Clinic from 12:30 to 1:30 PM>
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rabies clinic Saturday, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. The Clinic will be held at the Greene
Veterinary Clinic from 12:30 to 1:30 PM>
WCDO News — Tuesday 6-18-19
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James Brower was sentenced in Chenango County Court Monday
to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after a guilty plea of hindering prosecution
in connection with the death of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor in the town of
Norwich 2 years ago. Tobias Rundstrom Wooding
was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year, for the raping and killing
O’Connor.
to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after a guilty plea of hindering prosecution
in connection with the death of 11 year old Jacelyn O’Connor in the town of
Norwich 2 years ago. Tobias Rundstrom Wooding
was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year, for the raping and killing
O’Connor.
Endicott Police announced that 77 year old Russell Darrow of
Brackney, Pennsylvania man was the pilot that was killed in a single engine
plane that crashed at Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott Monday. Darrow crashed his single propeller plane on
the Norfolk Southern Railroad property between Industrial Park Boulevard and
Airport Road in Endicott at about 11:20 AM Monday. Darrow was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was no one else in the aircraft.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National
Transportation Safety Board.
Brackney, Pennsylvania man was the pilot that was killed in a single engine
plane that crashed at Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott Monday. Darrow crashed his single propeller plane on
the Norfolk Southern Railroad property between Industrial Park Boulevard and
Airport Road in Endicott at about 11:20 AM Monday. Darrow was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was no one else in the aircraft.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National
Transportation Safety Board.
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Thruway
Authority Board approved the selection of the Design-Build team who will
install cashless tolling on the Thruway system.
The $355.3 million investment will transform the Thruway system for
about 267 million motorists who travel the superhighway every year. According to Governor Cuomo, the cashless
tolling will be implemented on the entire NYS Thruway system by the end of
2020. More information is available at
thruway.ny.gov
Authority Board approved the selection of the Design-Build team who will
install cashless tolling on the Thruway system.
The $355.3 million investment will transform the Thruway system for
about 267 million motorists who travel the superhighway every year. According to Governor Cuomo, the cashless
tolling will be implemented on the entire NYS Thruway system by the end of
2020. More information is available at
thruway.ny.gov
The next regular meeting of the
Oneonta Common Council will be held this evening. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the Common
Council Chambers at City Hall.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 25 year old Phillip Davis
of Strasburg, Virginia Sunday, for 2 counts of the felony of Criminal
Possession of a Firearm. A trooper
responded to an accident involving a motorcycle on I-88 in the town of
Worcester, Davis told the trooper that when a tractor trailer passed him, he lost
control of his Harley, he was uninjured, it was discovered that Davis was in
possession of 2 guns illegally in the rear storage area of his motorcycle, Davis
did not possess a pistol permit. He was
arrested and arraigned in the town of Worcester court where he was remanded to
the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 bond. Davis will appear in court on July 2nd.
Oneonta Common Council will be held this evening. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the Common
Council Chambers at City Hall.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 25 year old Phillip Davis
of Strasburg, Virginia Sunday, for 2 counts of the felony of Criminal
Possession of a Firearm. A trooper
responded to an accident involving a motorcycle on I-88 in the town of
Worcester, Davis told the trooper that when a tractor trailer passed him, he lost
control of his Harley, he was uninjured, it was discovered that Davis was in
possession of 2 guns illegally in the rear storage area of his motorcycle, Davis
did not possess a pistol permit. He was
arrested and arraigned in the town of Worcester court where he was remanded to
the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4000 bond. Davis will appear in court on July 2nd.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old John
Lafever of Unadilla with DWI, making an unsafe lane change, and operating a
motor vehicle while using mobile device, following a 1 car accident on County
Route 23 in the Town of Walton. Lafever was released on appearance tickets and
it set to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the
charge.
Lafever of Unadilla with DWI, making an unsafe lane change, and operating a
motor vehicle while using mobile device, following a 1 car accident on County
Route 23 in the Town of Walton. Lafever was released on appearance tickets and
it set to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the
charge.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works shall close
County Road 14 between The Madison County Line and Conley Road, in the Town of
Smyrna today. The closure is in place
for the replacement of a large culvert, officials estimate that the project
could take about 3 days, Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes, local
traffic will be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
County Road 14 between The Madison County Line and Conley Road, in the Town of
Smyrna today. The closure is in place
for the replacement of a large culvert, officials estimate that the project
could take about 3 days, Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes, local
traffic will be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
Governor Cuomo announced that Luminate NY - the world's
largest business accelerator for startup firms in the optics, photonics and
imaging industries - is now accepting applications for Round III of the
innovative competition. More
information is available at luminate.org
largest business accelerator for startup firms in the optics, photonics and
imaging industries - is now accepting applications for Round III of the
innovative competition. More
information is available at luminate.org
Dr. James O'Brien of UHS Cardiology Norwich will be the
guest speaker for the UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series this
evening at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich. The program will
begin at 6:00 PM more information is
available at 337-4239.
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guest speaker for the UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series this
evening at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich. The program will
begin at 6:00 PM more information is
available at 337-4239.