WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-29-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 29, 2019

14 year old Melodie Loya of Bainbridge made it through the 2nd round of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee Tuesday in the state of Maryland.  47 of the 567 contestants were eliminated Tuesday; Loya is participating in the Scripps Spelling Bee for the 3rd straight year.

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Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that he plans to run for a 4th term in 2022.  Cuomo handily defeated republican Marcus Molinaro last year on Election Day,

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Commerce Chenango has announced the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Thursday, June 13th, in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM.  The panel discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance Company.  The workshop is open to Chamber Members only; registration is required by June 10 by calling 334-1400 or register@chenangony.org.

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Delaware County Public Health and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego, in conjunction with Sidney Memorial Library and Andes Public Library, are offering free Narcan trainings to the public. The training is open to everyone. Upon completion of the training, each person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit.  Free Upcoming Narcan Trainings will be tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Andes Public Library & Thursday, June 6th @ 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public Library- Smart Community Room. 

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Chenango County students entering 8th or 9th grade in September, can attend the annual Chenango Memorial Hospital Career Days on August 14th and 15th.  CMH will be hosting a free two day “camp” to explore different careers in the medical field.  Activities will be hands on in Radiology, Heart Care, Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Operating Room, Nursing, Maternity, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy and Nursing Home.   More information is available at 337-4285; the Application deadline is June 7th.

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The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.  Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 5-29-19)

More information about the fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Park & the current expansion is available at 518-256-7899.

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State Lawmakers are continuing to re-word legislation before the end of the 2019 session that may legalize recreational Marijuana in New York State.  The New York State Sheriff’s Association opposes that idea, Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:

(Sheriff Dumond 5-29-19)

An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on Friday to echo Governor Cuomo’s original proposal, which would include the forming of the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate commercial and medical marijuana.

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26-year-old Haylery Rodriguez of Johnson City was issued tickets Friday for Unlicensed Operator and 7 improper restraint tickets.  State Police responded to the report of a several children rising unrestrained in a vehicle leaving the Tioga Downs.  A trooper stopped the vehicle on State Route 17 & discovered 12 people in a vehicle that seats 7.  7 children ranging from ages 3 to 11 that were not in child seats, booster seats or even belted in the vehicle & Rodriguez was driving with only a learner’s permit and did not have a licensed driver in the vehicle. The trooper stayed with the vehicle for 2 1/2 hours to ensure everyone in the vehicle was picked up by a licensed driver with the proper safety equipment.

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The Pennsylvania-New York Joint Interstate Bridge Commission will conduct its annual meeting today at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street. The meeting will be held on the 18th floor and scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, Representatives from the State DOT and the Pennsylvania DOT will discuss matters related to the 10 bridges crossing the Delaware River to Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.  The meeting is open to the public.

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The Chenango County Health Department will hold another Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today.  The Clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-28-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 28, 2019

The 57th General Clinton Canoe regatta was held over the Memorial Day Weekend, with over 1000 paddlers from 22 states & 5 Canadian Provinces participating.

In the men’s NYMCRA stock Race, Mike & Wayne Himes of Otego took 1st place; they spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens:

(Himes 5-29-19)

In one of the largest C1 Pro fields Rod McLain from Maine was able to use high water conditions from Milford down to his advantage to take 1st place: he talked to WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:

(Rod McLain 5-28-19)

Oneonta resident Trevor LeFever took 2nd place in the C2 Pro class with his partner Ben Schlimmer of Camillus; he discussed what it is like to race against Canoe Racing Legend Serge Corbin:

(Trevor LeFever 5-29-19)

Complete results of the races are available at canoeregatta.org.

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A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at the Sidney Central School District today along with the Raymond Corporation of Greene, for the opening of their Raymond welding Center.  Sidney Welding Program Advisor Joseph Waltz told WCDO News about the full year course

(Joseph Waltz 5-28-19)

Raymond Corporation representative Dan Quiter Jr. told WCDO News that this program is the first of its kind locally:

(Dan Quiter Jr 5-28-19)

The program was started through the efforts of 6 Sidney Students and a Raymond Corporation Advisor.

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Communities & Educators are looking at ways to curb tobacco use & the use of fruit flavored E-Cigarettes like Juul, that are hooking a whole new generation of people getting addicted to Nicotine.  Linda Wegner of Advancing Tobacco Free Communities of Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties explains;

(Linda Wegner 5-28-19)

Wegner said that 1 Juul packet contains as much nicotine as an entire pack of tobacco cigarettes and her group is continuing to try to educate local residents not to be tricked into nicotine use & addiction.

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An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on Friday by lawmakers in Albany, which more closely echoes what Governor Cuomo wanted in the bill earlier this year.  The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate commercial and medical marijuana; it would also expunge the records of those who have committed marijuana-based offenses in the past.   Opponents to Marijuana legalization site potential issues with traffic safety and increased links to mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia & violence.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies charged 40-year-old Jeffrey Bosket of Tompkins with 2 counts of harboring a dangerous dog in violation of Agriculture and Markets Law. The charge follows an investigation where an individual was allegedly bitten by 2 dogs owned by Bosket in the Town of Tompkins. Bosket was issued tickets and was scheduled to appear before the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer for the charges.

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State Senator Fred Akshar released a new Community Voice Survey on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for vaccination for children attending school in New York State.  All 50 states require that students be vaccinated for diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox and polio among many others, all states allow exemptions for medical reasons, but 47 (including New York) allow exemptions for religious reasons.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that measles was eradicated in 2000; however 940 measles cases were reported nationwide this year, with more than half of those reported in New York City & Rockland County.   Akshar is asking his constituents to weigh in on Senate bill S.2994 which would repeal all non-medical exemptions from vaccination requirements for children; the survey is available at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.

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New York State will not be funding a housing development with 64 units in Oneonta’ 6th Ward.  The RSS development announced their plans last year, with residents speaking out about the plans to have some people in the development recovering from substance abuse.  Governor Cuomo recently announced that 6 organizations in The Southern Tier would receive $21.3 million in tax credits and low-interest loans from the State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018 Unified Funding applications; the Oneonta RSS project was not included.

The 57th General Clinton canoe regatta was held over the Memorial Day weekend, with over 1000 pro & Amateur Paddlers from 22 states & 5 Canadian Provinces participating.

The 2 person pro race was won by Steve Lajoie & Jimmy Pellerin, who completed the 70 mile course in 7:15:23, they spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens

(Lajoie/Pellerin 5-28)

The Duo beat 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever of Oneonta & Ben Schlimmer of Camillus by 2 minutes, but 2nd place wasn’t easy as they beat out Guillaume Blaise & Samuel Friggone for Quebec by just 1 second, Schlimmer spoke to Craig Stevens about the close ending:

(Schlimmer 5-28)

62 year old Regatta champion Serge Corbin & his partner Normand Mainguy finished 4th in the pro race, he talked with WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race;

(Serge Corbin 5-28)

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The Michigan Team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim Triebold & Weston Willoughby won the C4 Race with a time of 7:37:45;  Local Paddler Bob Zaveral of Mount Upton spoke to Craig Stevens after his 4 person team finished 2nd in the C-4 race yesterday:

(Zaveral 5-28)

Walton father Son team Bill & Lucas Walley won the tough stock aluminum race by 40 minutes over the 2nd place finishers, Lucas Walley talked about racing with the heavier canoes to WCDO’s Craig Stevens:

(Lucas Walley 5-28)

Complete results can be found at canoeregatta.org.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE workforce development event today aimed at business owners and managers who are struggling to hire staff or have employees in drug and/or alcohol treatment and recovery.  Representatives from the Delaware County Probation Department, Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, CDO Workforce and the Department of Labor will participate, the session will be held at 10:00 AM at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 5 1/2 Main Street, Delhi, more information is available at 746-2281.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi will be hosting a listening session on rising prescription drug costs in Binghamton Today.  The event will include health care professionals, seniors, and community leaders, at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator at 120 Hawley Street at 11:30 a.m. 

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Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Oneonta Elks, over their wrongful use of over $480,000 charitable assets from the estate of a benefactor whose last will and testament directed that the funds be used to help the needs of children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.   The Oneonta Elks are required to repay those funds, after the investigation determined that the Oneonta Elks repeatedly appropriated and expended almost $170,000 to pay for capital improvements to its lodge building and property, as well as covering general operating expenses, rather than for the intended purposes. 

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2019

The 70 Mile Pro Races will be held on the Susquehanna River from Cooperstown to Bainbridge on Monday, with races starting at 6:00, 6:30 & 7:30 am, regatta chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-24-19)

WCDO will be broadcasting this weekend about the Canoe Races & the Activities in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge at FM 101, AM 1490 & Streaming Live at wcdosports.com.

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The 8th annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:

(Greg Davie 4-23-19)

The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.

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Local Artists have decorated Adirondack Chairs, Canoe Paddles & raised garden planters, which are being auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta grounds on Saturday.  Nancy Kitchen of the Jericho Arts Council comments:

(Nancy Kitchen 5-24-19)

The Live Art Auction will be held on Saturday at 6:00 PM, Interested purchasers can bid online at jerichoarts.com/regatta-row-2019.

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The 2019 Rolling Antiquers Car show will be held this Saturday 7 Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.   Saturday, will be the Muscle Car & Street Rod Show & on Sunday will be the Antique Auto & Classic Car Show.   More information is available at 334-2907 or at raocc.org

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The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has declared that farm workers have the same right to unionize as all other workers in New York State.  State labor laws excluded farm workers from collective bargaining rights, that was ruled unconstitutional Thursday.  The New York Farm Bureau said that they will appeal to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals.

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Filmmaker Lori Bailey grew up in the Adirondacks & in Oneonta, she directed the film “Garrow” about Adirondack Serial Killer Robert Garrow, who was once the target of the biggest manhunt in state history when he was killed in 1973; Bailey told WCDO News that her film will be shown this weekend in Oneonta:

(Lori Bailey 5-24-19)

Bailey said that her father went to school with Garrow in Mineville New York, so the story held a special interest for her & her family, the film is also available in DVD.

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The 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee starting Sunday through next week & for the 3rd year in a row, Bainbridge resident Melodie Loya will be participating.    Loya placed 18th and 25th in her two previous years of national competition, and made it to the final 41of last year’s 516 spellers.  The Scripps national Spelling Bee will be held Sunday through next Friday at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-19

State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian Shortall comments:

(Major Shortall 5-24-19)

The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Monday night, Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM, to accommodate increased travel throughout Memorial Day weekend.

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Binghamton Police arrested 19-year-old Jalil Butts of Binghamton for 2nd-degree attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of a woman in a car on St. Patrick’s Day on Chenango Street. 19-year-old Antonio Jones of Taftville, Connecticut was arrested last month in connection with the same shooting, he was charged with attempted murder and assault.

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A jury found 26 year old Danielle Agosto of Endicott guilty Thursday for fracturing the skull of a toddler in her care.  Agosto was found guilty of 2nd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child, she was returned to jail & will be sentenced June 21.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-23-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 23, 2019

NYSEG Is looking to increase their rates with State Approval, After Their rate plan with the State expired in April.   The rate increase NYSEG would be about 23.7%, which would add over $10.00 a month to a typical monthly electric bill.  If approved, the new rate would go into effect in May 2020. 

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond honored 14-year-old Rachel Trimbell of Walton with the 1st annual “Super Star” award.   Trimbell was riding a Walton Central School bus on the afternoon of March 27, when she observed a kindergarten student choking on a piece of candy. Trimbell performed the Heimlich maneuver on the student which ultimately saved the life of the young child.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors recently established a new Public Defenders office.  The Board appointed Sidney Attorney Joe Ermeti to head up the office at Wednesday’s meeting in Delhi, Ermeti is scheduled to start on August 1st.

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A Full schedule of events fare scheduled for Saturday at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 5-23-19)

Saturday will also include the annual Hall of Fame Inductions; this year’s inductees include paddlers Ken Gerg, Dick McCauley, Rick Olson & Bob Wisse, and Contributors Jean Davies, Donna King & WCDO’s Craig Stevens.

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 The Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 59 year old Pete Loher of Marathon on a charge of Cruelty to Animals.  Loher is accused of fatally his neighbor’s dog with a .22 caliber rifle; Loher was processed & was released on an appearance ticket for the town of Triangle Court at a later date.

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The Disabled American Vets Mobile Service Office will be at the Sidney VFW at 133 West Main Street until 4:00 PM this afternoon.  Counselors are on hand to assist Vets with any issues they may have.

State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend.   The special enforcement period runs from Friday  through Monday, Memorial Day, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force.

State Police released an update regarding the incident in the town of Springfield that left 1 man dead & an Otsego county Deputy injured.  The deceased suspect has been identified as 23 year old Matthew All, of Sharon Springs, on Tuesday, state troopers attempted to stop All for allegedly threatening someone with a knife, he took off & police pursued him, until he apparently crashed head on into the parked deputy’s vehicle near routes 20 & 80 in the town of Springfield. The unidentified Deputy was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, with serious but non-life threatening injuries, he was coherent at the scene. All was pronounced dead at the scene by Otsego County Coroner Michael Fox.  The investigation is on-going.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-22-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 22, 2019

The State Police held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Troop C Headquarters in Sidney.  Commanding Officer Major Brian Shortall commented on the importance of the day:

(Major Brian Shortall 5-22-19)

Members of other law Enforcement Agencies & families of Troopers Past & Present attended today’s ceremony & Barbecue Luncheon at Troop C.

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The Raymond Corporation’s Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator has won the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year Award in the Special of the Year category.   15 products were tested and evaluated across 6 award categories, & the Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator was announced as a winner at the 2019 ceremony in Vienna, Austria. More information about The Raymond Corporation in Greene is available at raymondcorp.com or 800-235-7200.

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta gets underway Friday Night, starting with the Generation Gap Races, where Adults & kids participate in canoe races, Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-22-19)

Harmon said that The Scout races will be held again on Saturday, with Boy & Girls Scouts from all over coming to the region to compete, followed by the Sprint races on Sunday, and the Pro 70 miles races on Monday Memorial Day.  WCDO will bring you coverage throughout the weekend at FM 100, AM1490 and streaming at wcdosports.com.

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The House of Representatives passed Freshman Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s 1st bill today. Brindisi’s “Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act” to help prevent veteran suicide, sailed through the House and is on its way to the Senate.  The bipartisan bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of the Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Coordinators.

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The State Labor Department of released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April. The statewide Unemployment rate was 3.9% in April; the Southern Tier region was at a combined 4.0% even.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced a new Defibrillator Fundraiser, as new Defibrillator pads and supplies are needed for AED units carried by patrols and units within the County Correctional Facility.  The last fundraising drive for AED units was in 2013.  Sheriff DuMond said that this fundraiser is being sponsored by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for use by their personnel, more information is available at 832-5860,  donations can be made payable by check to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 280 Phoebe Lane, Suite One, Delhi, NY 13753 and designate “Defibrillator Fund” on the reference line.

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A traveling memorial exhibit, honoring those who have lost their lives to opioid addiction is on display in Albany this week.   “Prescribed to Death,” is a traveling wall of 22,000 small pills carved with the faces of Americans who have died of an opioid overdose, it is being displayed at the base of The Egg in Albany on the concourse level of the Empire State Plaza.  The memorial is free and open to the public tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Those who are unable to visit can still share their loved one’s story and a photo by using the council’s interactive online map, at memorial.nsc.org/index.html.

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1 person is dead and an Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured after a pursuit in the village of Richfield Springs and the town of Springfield Tuesday Afternoon.  State Police approached a subject in a vehicle who had been accused of threatening a victim with a knife, the suspect fled from troopers and a pursuit ensued traveling east on State Route 20.  As the subject approached the intersection of State Routes 20 and 80, an Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy was stationary in his vehicle, monitoring the pursuit with his emergency lights activated; the suspect crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the Deputy head-on.  The Deputy was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY with serious but non-life threating injuries, the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene by Otsego County Corner Michael Fox.  The investigation is on-going.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 52-year-old Tina Noble of Franklin, on charges of obstructing government administration & unlawful imprisonment, she is accused of unlawfully and forcefully detaining a member of the Delaware County Child Protective Services Unit within her home in an attempt to prevent a public servant from performing an official function. Noble was later released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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All area School District budgets were passed by voters Tuesday in the tri-county region.  Capital projects passed in Afton, Sidney and Unatego.

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CDO Workforce & the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Job Fair at the SOUTHSIDE MALL today.  The JOB FAIR will run from 1:00 to 3:30PM.  Jobs available with all types of businesses: Retail, Healthcare, Human Services, Manufacturing, and Hospitality, Both Year-Round & Summer Jobs available. 

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The State Police will hold their Annual Memorial Day Ceremony today at 11:00 AM at Troop C headquarters in Sidney.  The event is held each year to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Oneonta officials announced that there will be no parking in the Wall Street parking lot today from 7:00am until 12:00 Noon for parking lot repairs.   Parking will be available in other locations; more information is available at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-21-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 21, 2019

School Budget Votes are underway today at Districts across the state.  Some districts will fill Board of Education seats, Capital Projects will be voted on by voters in Sidney, Unatego & Afton today.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden recently.  Deputies issued 16 traffic violations for offenses ranging from driving while ability impaired by drugs, operating with a driver’s view obstruction, operating with prohibited studded snow tires, uninspected motor vehicle, speeding, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating an unregistered motorcycle, and operating with an unregistered trailer. All defendants were released on tickets and are scheduled to appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges. Deputies were assisted by members of the State Police.

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 New York Attorney General Letitia James 16 State Attorneys General are urging the U.S. Department of Labor not to adopt its proposal which reverses federal overtime protections for workers.    Under the proposed rule, over 8 million workers, including over 600,000 workers in New York, would lose overtime protections.    The proposed rule would change the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which currently exempts from overtime protections for those in executive, administrative, and professional “white-collar” positions. In order for an employer to classify an employee as exempt, the employee must be paid a fixed salary, be paid a minimum specified salary and Have a job with duties that are executive, administrative, or professional in nature.    

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Jesus Bracero of Syracuse, Saturday night for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle & speeding, following traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Colchester.   Bracero was arraigned in the Colchester Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on 500 dollar cash bail or 1000 dollar secured bond. Bracero is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer for these charges.

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New York is poised to make undetectable guns, including 3D-printed guns, illegal in New York.  The bill passed the Senate earlier this month and breezed through the Democratic-led Assembly on Monday. Now it will head to Governor Cuomo’s desk for his review, he is expected to sign it into law.  The measure would ban the manufacture, sale, transport and possession of undetectable firearms, in order to crack down on gun violence.

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19 year old Hunter Speenburgh pleaded guilty to 2nd degree assault & was sentenced to 1 year in jail on Monday in Chenango County Court.  Speenburgh along with Landon Cummings & Brendan Gager were arrested in connection with an assault of a victim who was left unconscious, with a fractured eye socket and some teeth knocked out in October of last year, after the victim allegedly attempted to buy marijuana from Jade Orlando of Norwich. 

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The Regatta Music Fest returns on Sunday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, General Clinton Canoe regatta chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-21-19)

Fireworks will also be featured this year, on Saturday Night sponsored by Acco Brands & Sunday Night by NBT Bank.

Binghamton Police are looking for 2 men wanted in connection with a South Side Home Invasion Sunday evening, left one woman injured. Police stated that the 2 men posed as utility workers, they forced their way into the apartment at 80 Pennsylvania Avenue. The suspects were described as black, in their early to mid-twenties. They were between five feet, seven-inches and five feet, ten inches tall. Both wore all black clothing, orange-colored construction safety vests and white construction helmets. Their faces were covered with masks.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.

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A trailer at the Shady Acres Mobile home Park near Goodyear Lake, was destroyed by fire, No one was home when the fire broke out, one firefighter suffered a cut, Firefighters from Milford, Oneonta, Hartwick, Hartwick Seminary & several other fire companies responded

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Dr. Nick Putrino of UHS Podiatry Norwich will discuss Foot Health in a presentation Today at Bohemian Moon at 103 West Main Street in Norwich.  The program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, the event will begin at 6:00 PM, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7:00 PM.  More information is available at 337-4183.

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM, A public meeting to receive comments about the Community Development Block Grant program funding.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-20-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 20, 2019

Curtis Cuttino & Michael McVicker of York Pennsylvania were indicted Friday by a Tioga County grand jury on a variety of felony charges, in connection with the fatal shooting of Brian Argro in his Apalachin Home May 9th.  Cuttino has been indicted for 1st & 2nd degree murder, 1st-degree burglary, 2nd-degree kidnapping and Criminal possession of a weapon;   McVicker was indicted for 2nd degree murder, 1st-degree burglary, 2nd-degree kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon.   Both men are being held without bail pending additional court action.

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School Budget Votes will be held state wide tomorrow.  Locally, Sidney & Schenevus school district budget decreased their spending from last year, most have had slight to mild increases, local districts are close to 2% Property Tax Cap.  Capital Projects will be voted on by voters in Sidney, Unatego & Afton tomorrow.

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The Afton Central School District is asking for approval tomorrow on a capital project, Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:

(Tim McNamara 5-20-19)

McNamara said that state aid & the capital reserve fund will cover the cost of the project, meaning that there will be no additional burden on tax payers.

30 year old Christopher Bonno has been charged with 4th degree arson, 3rd degree Burglary & resisting arrest following the report of a barn fire at 3973 State Highway 23 in the town of Plymouth at about 8:00 PM Saturday night.  Smoldering hay was extinguished, no injuries were reported.

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The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.  New York State Park lifeguards must meet certain eligibility criteria, which includes successfully completing the qualifying procedure, before being hired. For a complete schedule of qualifying dates, more information about hiring requirements, and an application, go to parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards. 

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Starting this Week, the Suit-Kote Corporation & Chenango County DPW will be working on County Road 32 between State Route 320 in the Town of Norwich and State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich. It is anticipated this procedure shall take about 1 week to complete, depending on weather conditions.  The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes; more information is available at 337-1710.

Woodstock 50 appears to be on again, as organizers announced that the Oppenheimer & Co. investment corporation has signed on as a financial advisor to complete the financing for the concert.  The statement adds that preparations will continue as planned. Woodstock 50 is scheduled to take place August 16th to the 1th 8 in Watkins Glen, ticket sales will be announced shortly.

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Governor Cuomo announced that $21.3 million has been awarded to 6 affordable housing developments in the Southern Tier that will create or preserve 249 affordable homes. The funds were made available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018 Unified Funding Application; Awards include $4.3 million for Endicott Square, in the Village of Endicott, creating 61 apartments in a mixed income development that repurposes a former school.

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The Raymond Corporation hosted more than 150 high school students at its headquarters in Greene, on Friday, for the company’s inaugural Engineering Day.  Students from 9 schools across the Southern Tier learned about career opportunities within engineering and associated disciplines, through 12 interactive exhibits, including 3D printing, & the award-winning Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the Walton Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency will present a 1 hour session on Walton’s designation as an “Opportunity Zone” by New York State.  The designation allows for incentivized business development in Walton, on Thursday, June 6 at Molto Espresso, 151 Delaware Street, Walton from 11 a.m. to 12:00 noon

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Sidney Village Police arrested 52 year old Alvin Mills of Sidney for sexual abuse & Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, following a recent investigation by Sidney Police & State Police.   Mills was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending future court action.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 17, 2019

Ernest Franklin of Mount Upton is seeking a retrial, after being found guilty of murdering his special needs stepson Jeffrey, and setting fire to the family residence to cover up the murder.  Franklin was due to be sentenced in Chenango County for the murder arson & tampering with physical evidence charges when the motion for a retrial was filed.   Ernest Franklin’s wife Heather pleaded guilty to manslaughter, arson and evidence tampering for her role in the case.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department announced 18 year old Cody Coleman has been charged with 2nd degree murder & criminal possession of a weapon, in connection with the death of 16 year old Amelia Wakefield in Smithville on May 3rd.  Coleman was being held on a probation violation in the Chenango County Jail since the May 3rd fatal shooting of Wakefield, he was returned to the Jail without bail after an indictment was unsealed this afternoon in Chenango County Court.

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SUNY Delhi will hold its 102nd annual commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday. About 800 students will graduate with certificates and associate, bachelors, and master’s degrees, according to a media release.  The ceremony will be held at the track and field facility on campus. The latest information will be available on the college website at www.delhi.edu.

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The Hartwick College Commencement Ceremony will be held tomorrow, May 18th on the campus.  Seniors will assemble by 10:00 AM; the ceremony will begin at 11:30 AM at Elmore Field.

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The Fagan Flyers Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport will be held this Sunday.  the event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, there will be plane rides, displays, craft vendors & demonstrations by LifeNet.

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 “Help After Loss” will host the “Halos Memory Run/Walk on Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Greenlawn Elementary School Track in Bainbridge.  Anyone who has experienced loss can participate and register at form.jotform.com.  more information is available at helpafterloss.com or call 607-240-1550.  An Event Page is also available at facebook.com/events

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This Sunday,  Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM.  75% of children are riding in car seat that are not properly installed or do not fit correctly.   Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians.   This free event will educate parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced.  Be sure to bring your child/children to the event and expectant parents are also welcome.  

In April, the number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 24,600, or 0.3%, to 8,300,500, a new, all-time high, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. New York’s statewide unemployment rate was at 3.9% in April.

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Chenango County Habitat for Humanity has 2 upcoming fundraisers.  The 1st is a 2-day Habitat Yard Sale today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford.  The 2nd fundraiser will be the annual Habitat Yard and Bake Sale on Friday, May 24th at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM near Fred’s Inn, at 5157 State Highway 12 south of Norwich.  More information is available at 843-6249.

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The village of Unadilla will be holding their annual metal pick-up today between hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.  NO RUBBER, PLASTIC, GLASS, OIL, PAINT OR OTHER LIQUID WASTE WILL BE PICKED-UP & that includes Freon which would be in refrigerators, or air conditioners. Metals must be placed at curb by 7:00 am; more information is available at 369-3421.

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The Sidney Rotary Club will hold their next Membership night tonight at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street.  The event will begin at 5:00 PM.

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Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting his 32nd “Face Time With Fred” town hall meeting on tomorrow from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at the Hillcrest Fire Department in Hillcrest. Community members are invited to attend the informal meetings to discuss important state and local issues.

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Destination Oneonta’s Fabulous Friday Event will be held today on Main Street from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.  The event will feature Tom & Doug’s Cruise In & Music From Off the Record.

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