WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-28-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 28, 2019

High School Graduations get underway tonight for several area schools.  Windsor’s Commencement will begin at 6:30 PM, Afton, Franklin, Deposit, Laurens, Milford, Morris & Charlotte Valley will hold theirs at 7:00 PM.  High School graduations continue into the weekend.  Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, seniors from Sidney, Greene, Delaware Academy, Harpursville & Norwich will have their graduation ceremonies begin at 10:00 AM, Oneonta seniors commencement exercises will begin at 10:45 AM, Oxford Academy at 11:00 AM & Bainbridge Guilford on Saturday Night at 7:00 PM.  On Sunday, seniors from Edmeston will graduate beginning at 1:00 PM.

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3 of the 4 Rochester Area suspects who were arrested earlier this year for plotting to attack Islamberg in Delaware County pleaded guilty to conspiracy 7 weapons charges today in Monroe County.   Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri & Andrew Crysel all pleaded guilty for their roles in hatching the plot to kill residents of the Muslims of America enclave in the town of Hancock. 16 year old Nicholas Pheilshifter was also arrested in January, his case is pending.

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Delaware County Sherriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old Christina Belcher of Masonville for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument,  Forgery & Making a False Written Statement. Belcher is accused of forging the check of another person without permission.    Belcher was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty on $5,000 cash bail & will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further court proceedings.

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The Bainbridge Old Time Band will begin their annual series of summer concerts today, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 6-28-19)

Concerts are also scheduled on July 19th, August 9th, & August 29th.

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This Sunday kicks off a new concert series in the village of Afton with the Real Time Dixieland Band playing at the Afton Museum from 6 to 8pm! The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Sunday Summer Concert Series to take place in evenings, periodically from June 30th thru September 8th.  More information is available regarding sponsorships at gaacoc.com, or 765-6507 or 242-8473

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New York residents can fish for free without a license in one of the 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of rivers and streams across the state during this weekend.  New York’s Free Fishing Weekends help encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy the fishing opportunities available; more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a missing person. Byron Furman was reported missing from his address in the Town of Sidney at about 10:30am on June 27th. If located, please contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 832-5555

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State Police arrested a Mount Upton twice in a 30 hour period on June 22nd & 23rd.   42 year old Karlton Tompkins was charged on June 22nd, after he made a U-Turn to avoid a Police DWI Road Check on State Route 7 in Unadilla, he was apprehended along with 41 year old Jason Lowe & 25 year old Erica Marble of Sidney on drug charges,   On June 23rd, Tompkins tried to flee a trooper in his vehicle, which he crashed on Loomis Road in the town of Afton, he fled on foot, followed by 2 troopers & a police Dog, a scuffle ensued with 1 trooper injured and Tompkins bitten by the Police dog.  Tompkins was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Driving While Ability Impaired, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.   Tompkins was treated at Tri Town Hospital in Sidney; he was arraigned & was sent to the Chenango County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.

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Chenango County Sheriff deputies arrested a Virginia resident on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant.   Sheriff’s Detectives and Deputies located and arrested Randolph Browning Jr. following a complaint being filed with the Sheriff’s Office. Browning was found to have an active warrant in the State of Virginia for Embezzlement; he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.

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State Police are investigating the death of a kayaker in Chenango Forks.   State Police at Binghamton were dispatched to the Chenango River at approximately 6:03 p.m.; the body of a male kayaker was located shortly thereafter.  The kayaker was with a group of people and his kayak capsized.  The cause of death is undetermined at this time and the name is being withheld pending family notification.   More details will be released later today. 

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-27-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 27, 2019

The State Office of Victim Services announced changes that will make it easier for individuals to receive help from the agency for the cost of burying victims of crime. A new law allows for Individuals who paid or incurred burial costs for a crime victim may be eligible for up to $6,000 from the Office of Victim Services for funeral services, burial plot, the deceased’s burial clothes, clergy fees, transportation costs for the deceased, obituaries, head stone, flowers, death certificates, and church fees for religious services and flowers.  More information is available at ovs.ny.gov or 1-800-247-8035.

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New York State could soon become the first state to require ingredient labels on feminine hygiene products.  The measure passed in both houses of the Legislature last week and now awaits action by Governor Cuomo; it would require packaging labels listing the materials used in tampons and pads.

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A.O. Fox Hospital announced the appointment of Jeff Emhof as the new administrator of Fox Nursing Home.  Emhof has been a licensed nursing home administrator in New York State for more than 11 years, having most recently worked at the Cooperstown Center.   Emhof will oversee strategic planning initiatives and operations of the 130-bed skilled nursing facility connected to the hospital.

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The Chenango Arts Council is partnering with Friends of Rogers to offer a bus trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.  The touring bus will leave the Chenango Arts Council parking lot, at 27 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 3rd and return to the same location at around 10 pm that night. Reservations must be made by July 19th at 336-ARTS or chenangoarts.org. 

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To enhance the quality of life for tenants of Circle Drive Apartments, Conifer Realty LLC has designated the property in Sidney as entirely smoke-free effective September 1st of this year.  Circle Drive officials will post signs, window clings and bench plates around the 56-unit facility to remind tenants & visitors that the smoking prohibition would be extended to the entire property including all indoor and outdoor common areas, building entryways, playground, parking areas and inside vehicles.

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COLORSCAPE Chenango announced that folk singer Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, will appear on the NBT Main Stage in downtown Norwich on Sunday, September 8th. The 2019 Colorscape will be held September 7th & 8th in the East and West Parks in Norwich. For more information, visit www.colorscape.org.

Governor Cuomo announced that New York residents can fish for free without a license in one of the 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of rivers and streams across the state during this weekend.  New York’s Free Fishing Weekends help encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy the fishing opportunities available; more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

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A Town of Greene resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Harassment and Criminal Contempt Monday.  Deputies arrested Brittany Niemiec after a complaint of a domestic dispute where she allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact while there was an active order of protection in place.  Niemiec was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was released on her own recognizance.

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Oneonta Officials said that their contractor will be connecting the new water main to existing water mains at the intersections of Main & Tilton, and Main & Third. The residents on these side streets will experience a temporary water outage while the service is switched from the old main to the new main, lasting less than four hours.  1-lane traffic will be maintained on Main Street, side streets may be closed to through traffic. All businesses within the work zone will remain accessible during the work.

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The Next Tri Town Coalition On Substance Abuse Prevention Meeting will be held this evening in Sidney at the Maiorano Building on Main Street at 6:00 PM. Guest Speakers will be Elizabeth Toomey and Kayla Johnson from Catholic Charities Mentor Program.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-26-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 26, 2019

The Greater Chenango Cares event will be held July 11th through July 20th at the Norwich High School.  Elizabeth Monaco of Chenango United Way is helping to put this event together & volunteers are needed to assist the military medical technicians at this event:

(Elizabeth Monaco 6-3-19)

Monaco said people can call the Chenango United Way at 334-8815 for additional information.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for May.   The Statewide Unemployment rate was an even 4% in May, Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware County had 4% & Otsego County had 3.4%.

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A Public Meeting on new Upper Delaware River Policies will be held in Hancock on July 10th.  Representatives from the Delaware River Basin Commission, State DEC, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the DRBC Subcommittee on Ecological Flows (SEF) will discuss new approaches to control high water temperatures and reduce erratic water releases in the Upper Delaware River tail waters.  The meeting on July 10th will begin at 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River office at 158 East Front Street, Hancock,  RSVP’s are requested to info@fudr.org 

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Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a Caregiver Support Group at Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney beginning Monday, July 15th.  The group will meet 6 times to provide information and support for those who are taking care of seriously ill family members or friends.  Caregivers will have an opportunity to identify concerns, discuss feelings, receive support from others, and locate community resources which may be helpful for their unique situations.  There is no cost, but registration is required at 432-5525.

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The Sidney Community Band Announced their 2019 Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series will be held at the Pavillion at Keith Clark Park at 6:30 PM on wednesday nights, starting July 10th with the Sidney Community Band.  Shows will be held each wednesday night through August 21st, All concerts free and open to the public. More information is available at the Sidney Community Band facebook page.

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The 2019 Walton Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting July 5 to September 27 at Veterans Plaza at 181 Delaware Street in  Walton.  This year,  the market will also host a weekly event during the Farmer’s Market.  More information is available at 865-6531 or ccedelaware.org.

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Republican primary Results have been released; Town of Sidney Clerk Primary was won by Sheila Paul over Lisa French 134 – 112. The Broome County District Attorney Republican Primary was won by Paul Battisti by a slim margin over Michael Korchak, in the Republican Primary for Norwich Mayor,  Shawn Sastri handily defeats incumbent mayor Christine Carnrike  & North Norwich Town Supervisor between Timothy Brown & Robert Wansor ended as a tie, 51 votes each. The Republican primary for Town of Hancock Highway Superintendent was won by Neil Emerich, Democratic Party Primaries for the Oneonta Common Council, were won by Mark Davies in Oneonta’s 2nd ward & Katie Lapari Shue won in the 4th Ward.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department executed a no knock search warrant at 121 Ashcraft Road in the Town of Plymouth Tuesday. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation involving the distribution of Crystal Methamphetamine, Norwich Police assisted with the investigation and execution of the search warrant.  The Narcotics Division arrested 47 year old William Johnson and 35 year old Kelli Johnson for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The Sheriff’s Office recovered Crystal Methamphetamine, packaging material, digital scales, cash, and several firearms. The investigation remains ongoing.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their annual awards ceremony at the Garden Party at Birdsong Farm in Delhi today.  The ceremony will be held at 5:30 PM at 38480 State Highway 10 in Delhi, The Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center will be honored as the Business of the Year.    More information is available at delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281

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Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Opportunities State Highway 10 Hamden, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians    more information is available at 832-5200.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-25-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 25, 2019

Ed Curley of Sidney has participated in numerous General Clinton Canoe Regattas, has also has become a bicycling enthusiast, he has decided to bike across country from San Diego California to St. Augustine Florida to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Curley talked to WCDO About this fundraiser in an RV in Nevada earlier today:

(Ed Curley 6-25-19)

Donations can be made to JDRF at www2.jdrf.org; more information is available through Ed’s Facebook & Twitter pages.

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The deadline to sign up for this year’s Gus Macker basketball Tournament in Norwich has been extended, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-25-19)

Revoir said that about 270 teams have signed up, they are looking to get up to 400 teams, and Volunteers can call Revoir at 336-9622 extension 29 to volunteers to referee, or for any other positions for this year’s tournament July 13th & 14th.

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The State DEC announced that statewide efforts to control giant hogweed are making substantial headway in eradicating this dangerous plant.   Giant hogweed can cause severe skin and eye irritation, including painful burns and scarring when skin exposed to its sap becomes more sensitive to UV radiation.  More information about giant hogweed is available at DEC’s website.

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Otsego County is pursuing funding for a Microenterprise Program to assist small businesses with five or fewer employees, including the owner. Either the owner, or new hire(s), must have low-to-moderate incomes. Eligible applicants may receive a grant up to $35,000. Funds may be used for equipment, inventory, working capital and other uses.   Applications or more information is available at Thoma Development Consultants at 753-1433, Pre-applications should be returned no later than July 19th. 

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33 organizations in the region received grants totaling $235,708 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and special funds, in the spring 2019 competitive grant cycles.   Grants were awarded to the Chenango River Theatre, Chenango United Way, Community Arts Organization of Oneonta, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Delaware County, Deposit Lumberjack Festival, The Place-Norwich, Unatego Central School District & the United Way of Delaware/Otsego.  More information is available at donorswhocare.org.

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The annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Unadilla was held on June 19, 42 organizations were awarded a total of $131,034.  Grants will be awarded to a Unatego Art Student, the Delaware Valley Humane Society, the Unadilla Emergency Squad and the Unadilla Public Library totaling $7,000.00.  More information is available by email to  cfunadilla@gmail.com.  

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Executives from the State Office of Victim Services & the State Office of Children and Family Services  toured the new mobile Child Advocacy Center in Delaware County Monday.   The Delaware County mobile unit is 1 of 7 that will be delivered throughout the state this summer and fall  & it is part of a $4.45 million investment by the state to improve services for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse.  The program is being funded through a partnership between the State Office of Victim Services and the State Office of Children and Family Services.

State Primary Elections are being held today, with Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM.  Republican Primaries will be held in Delaware County for Sidney Town Clerk between incumbent Lisa French & Sheila Paul, Primaries will also be held for Hancock Superintendent of Highways & a Stamford Town Council. In Chenango County, Republican Primary races include Norwich Mayor between Christine Carnrike & Shawn Sastri, and North Norwich Town Supervisor between Timothy Brown & Robert Wansor.

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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her Office will conduct an Election Day Hotline to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at their poll sites today.  The Hotline is available at 1-800-771-7755 or by email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov through 9:00 PM tonight.  The Hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau. 

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that County Road 32 will undergo Hot Mix Asphalt paving today Between State Route 320 and State Route 12 in the towns of Norwich AND North Norwich.  The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. More Information is available at 337-1710.

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The Chenango Foundation & Leadership Chenango Advisory Board presents the next Business After Hours today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Hoppie’s Restaurant at 2 LaFayette Park in Oxford.

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Oneonta Officials announced that today, the contractor will be replacing water services and connecting them to the new water main, from Hunt Street to Tilton Avenue, each building along this stretch will experience a temporary water outage while the service is switched from the old main to the new main, lasting fifteen minutes or less.  Also the contractor will be replacing stormwater catch basins on Main St, between Pine Street and Gault Avenue.  One-lane traffic will be maintained on Main Street, at times, side streets along this stretch may be closed to through traffic.  All businesses within the work zone will remain accessible during the work.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-24-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 24, 2019

A State Trooper was injured Sunday night following a traffic stop on Route 41 in Afton.  The trooper attempted to pull over a motorist, who did not comply and drove away until crashing in the area of Loomis Road; he then took off on foot.  The unidentified trooper caught up to the suspect, the trooper received minor injuries following a scuffle, and the driver of the car was bit by a police dog.    The driver was charged with driving while impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance & several other charges, more details are expected to be released shortly.

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Afton Firefighters responded this morning to a fire at 191 Hall Road.  No one was home when the fire broke out, Firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge & Harpursville assisted, the home was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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4 people were arrested following a drug rain on a house in Binghamton Friday.  Police seized fentanyl, drug packaging materials & scales, at 48 Tompkins Street on the city’s South Side.  Police arrested 62 year old Lydia Onishea, 34-year-old Danielle Thompson, 37-year-old Anthony Criscitello on a variety of drug charges & 25-year-old Tanna Ulmer for false personation, all 4 face court action shortly

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Richard Williams of Downsville, Saturday for Menacing and criminal trespass, for allegedly entering a residence illegally in the Town of Colchester and, after exiting, menacing another person with a dangerous instrument. Williams was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and was released on his own recognizance. Williams is scheduled to appear at Colchester Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Otsego County Department of Solid Waste & the Arc Otsego ReUse Center announced the opening of a polystyrene recycling facility now available to county residents.  The facility is located at the ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street in Oneonta.  Material must be delivered in a clear plastic bag directly to staff.   Accepted items include white meat trays, white cups, white take-out containers, egg cartons & packaging used to protect electronics.   More information is available at 353–7831 or 547–4225.

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The first week of the Sidney Central school District’s 9th annual Summer Camps begins on July 8, with registration closing July 1.  This year the District will offer the American Red Cross Babysitting Class for students ages 11-15 on July 15th & 16th.  Registration for all weeks and camps can be found at sidneycsd.asapconnected.com.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Gincerowski Jr., of Port Crane for vehicular manslaughter, Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a hit and run accident Saturday night in the Town of Fenton that killed 16-year-old Constance Mazzarese of Owego.   The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a bicycle on State Route 369 in the Town of Fenton just after 10:00 PM Saturday night, the driver of the SUV left the scene, a State Trooper located the vehicle, disabled, about a mile north of the collision.  Gincerowski was located at a nearby residence and was taken into custody.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that a skunk in the town of Andes has tested positive for rabies.  The rabid skunk exposed 4 dogs and 1 person.  The person exposed to the rabid skunk is receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Two of the four dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations and received boosters after the exposure.  Public Health is working with the dog owner and Town of Andes officials to implement 6-month quarantine on the 2 dogs that were not up to date on their rabies vaccinations.  The remaining rabies 2019 rabies clinics can be viewed at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds will return to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th.  Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 6-24-19)

Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The Fairgrounds office, or at Brownpapertickets.com.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-21-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 21, 2019

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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The Afton Fair continues tonight & into the weekend with a full schedule, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger Weekend)

The fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.

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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.

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The 130th Afton Fair Continues Today, Fair spokesperson Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News about today’s lineup of activities:

(Rhonda Barriger Friday)

The Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.

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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. 

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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.

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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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The Delaware County Historical Association will hold 3 Civil War battlefield reenactments over the weekend.  The event takes place at the Delaware County Historical Association on Saturday and Sunday,  Lunch and other refreshments available on both Saturday and Sunday.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-20-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 20, 2019

Chenango County Emergency Services Responded to a number of reports for flooded roads following heavy downpours last night & earlier this morning.  Flooded roads were reported at Butler & State Streets in Oxford, there was washout damage to the grounds at the Oxford School Playground, & flooding on North Broad Street in Norwich, in Smithville at North End Road, & Chenango County Road 2 as well as County Roads 7 & 10 in Pharsalia, County Road 7 in McDonough.  Officials remind motorists to turn around & seek an alternate route if they encounter a road covered with water, and to alert authorities.

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State Lawmakers did not pass a Marijuana legalization plan as the 2019 session comes to an end.  The bill failed to pass in the State Senate, State lawmakers also passed the “Gay Panic” bill, which will no longer allow for a Gay or Transgender fear excuse for those arrested for violent crimes committed against Gay or Transgender people.   Lawmakers also passed a New York Green New Deal, to address climate change issues.

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State Lawmakers also passed a bill calling allowing farm workers to unionize, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch opposed the plan:

(Crouch 6-20-19)

Crouch said that many of the farm workers are migrant workers in the state for 90 days, & they tend to work more than 40 hours a week in order to make as much as they can for their families back home.

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Oneonta police arrested 30 year old Alexander Coffran of Oneonta for possession of cocaine and marijuana.   Coffran was reported to police for violating the terms of his parole by possessing drugs in his residence, at the time that a probation office made a visit.    Coffran is being held in Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he has secured an extra $10 Million Dollars for Department of Defense programs that fund NextFlex.  The funding will help the NextFlex Nodes at Binghamton University, which has brought millions of dollars in economic activity to the area.  The bill now proceeds to the US Senate for consideration.

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Sidney High School was one of 562 high-achieving and high-progress schools as part of the 2018-19 Recognition Schools, as announced by New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.

(Bill Christensen 6-20-19)

Sidney was one of just 234 high schools statewide on the list, and the only high school in the immediate area to be selected.  Of the 562 schools being honored, 241 are located in New York City, 40 are public charter schools, and 280 are located in the rest of the state, 131 of those were also named as Reward Schools last year.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 51-year-old Diane Dedominicis of Treadwell Tuesday for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Griswold Street in the Village of Walton.  Dedominicis was additionally charged with Speeding, Unlicensed Operator, and she was released on tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that Leadership Delaware is seeking participants committed to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills and developing a personal professional network.  The 2019 Leadership Delaware program is currently accepting applications for its 8-month curriculum that begins in October.  Up to 20 individuals will participate in half-day sessions, held twice monthly.  More information and an application is availbale at 746-2281, delawarecounty.org, or by email: info@delawarecounty.org.

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The State Senate passed legislation in honor of Sidney veterans.  The bill sponsored by Senator Jim Seward designates a portion of State Route 8 running to the newly developed Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Park as the “Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Parkway”.  The special highway designation was requested by the Village of Sidney.  Companion legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has been introduced in the state assembly. The legislation must still be approved by the state assembly and signed by the governor to take effect.

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The 130th Afton Fair begins Today, Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger comments:

(Rhonda Barriger Thursday)

The Afton Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.

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The Otsego County Chamber will host an Informational Session on Today, from 11:30 AM to -2:00 PM on the “Legalization of Marijuana” with Featured Speaker Dawn Lanouette, Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell. Topics will include the effect of legalization on employer-employee relations, landlord-tenant relations, banking and real property and zoning considerations.  The Event will be at Foothills Performing Arts Center.

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The Oneonta Department of Public Service will be planting a new tree on Main Street, in front of the Yellow Deli, Today. Work will begin around 9:30 AM and is expected to be completed within 2 hours.  During the work, flaggers will maintain one-way traffic on Main Street; more information is available at 432-2100.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at the Jr-Sr High School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-19-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 19, 2019

State Police warn residents of several fraudulent schemes asking for money.   Recent scams involve callers claiming to be from the State Lottery, The IRS, Social Security, a Utility Company, a Computer Company or the caller will claim that there is family emergency requiring money.   State Police remind residents to never send cash to anyone you do not know, Do not send gift cards to unknown callers,  No lottery will pre-charge taxes as a result of winning, never provide information with your bank account information or social security number, & never provide access to your computer, in person, on the phone, or through the internet. If you feel like you have been victimized, contact your local police agency.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old James Miles for Criminal Contempt & Harassment After a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Norwich.  Miles is accused of violating an order of protection and subjected the female victim to unwanted physical contact. Miles was arrested and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Timothy Egelston for endangering the welfare of a child, following a complaint in the Town of New Berlin. Egelston was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash and $2,500 bond. Egelston is to reappear in the Town of New Berlin Court at a later date.

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The State Senate passed Senator Jen Metzger’s bill to green the State government’s passenger fleet by 2030 and reduce its share of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. The bill requires that as existing vehicles are replaced or the fleet increased, the state must purchase battery, electric, plug-in hybrids, and other zero-emissions vehicles.    The State currently has 6,771 passenger vehicles, of which 768 are already electric or gas-electric hybrids.  There is a companion bill in the Assembly.

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The 130th Afton Fair begins Thursday, this year there are great ride specials for the kids, according to Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger:

(Rhonda Barriger 6-19-19)

The Afton Fair runs Thursday through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.

State Police arrested 32 year old Ramel Howard of Binghamton for False Personation, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and several lesser charges, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop in the city of Binghamton after he spotted a vehicle that was reported stolen in Endicott in October 2018.  Howard provided a false name, he was also found to have a warrant for a parole violation, and He was transported to Broome County Central Processing for arraignment.

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State Police arrested 22 year old Samantha Jicha and 21 year old Zachary Mumbulo of Middlefield, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child.   Troopers responded to the couple’s residence on Blacks Road with Otsego County Child Protective Services after a hotline complaint,  Troopers discovered loaded weapons, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  The infant was removed from the scene and placed in the care of a relative.  Both Jicha and Mumbulo were released on appearance tickets. 

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Colchester Highway Garage in Downsville, more information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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