WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-17-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 17, 2017

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced today state funding to assist Unison in Norwich with a major expansion project:

(Kathy Hochul 10-17-17

Site Leader Dan Ketchum told WCDO News about the product line that will benefit from the expansion Project:

(Dan Ketchum 10-17-17)

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul said that the project expansion at Unison is part of the Southern Tier Soaring economic development initiative.
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Commerce Chenango will host their 3rd annual Job fair on November 8th in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig told WCDO News that employers from all over the region can sign up to participate:

(Steve Craig 10-17-17)

The Job Fair will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus on November 8th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced General Motors and Cruise Automation are applying to begin the first sustained testing of vehicles in fully autonomous mode in New York State in early 2018. GM and Cruise are applying to begin the testing in Manhattan, All testing will include an engineer in the driver’s seat to monitor and evaluate performance, and a second person in the passenger seat. The legislation in the current state budget, allows for the testing of autonomous technology through a pilot program.
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A Sidney 5K Walk or Run will be held this Sunday, with a variety of events scheduled to go along with the run, to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer. Sidney Heath Education Teacher Jonathan Yurka explains:

(Jonathan Yurka 10-17-17)

More information about the race is available at localraces.com, and then search for “Warriors” the event will be held between the Sidney High School & Middle school buildings Sunday afternoon.
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State Senator Fred Akshar & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo and Cliff Crouch will hold a public Town Hall Meeting to discuss the repurposing of the Broome Developmental Center to provide substance abuse treatment to individuals struggling with addiction. Officials from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Syracuse Behavioral Health, Broome County Department of Social Services and the Broome County Health Department will answer questions and address concerns related to the repurposing project. The Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Chenango Valley High School at 221 Chenango Bridge Rd.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 36-year-old Harold Wilson of North Branch for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Wilson was observed traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester at a high rate of speed where he was stopped, Deputies determined that Wilson was driving with 13 active suspensions, he was arraigned in the Town of Colchester Court, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $750 cash bail or $2,500 secured bond.
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Governor Cuomo announced more than $3.7 million in grants to help further reduce motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud.. Police departments, sheriffs’ offices and district attorneys’ offices will share the funding for anti-theft and anti-fraud training programs to law enforcement professionals. The grants are awarded by the state’s Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention program, the state Division of Criminal Justice Services provides staff to the board and administers the grant program.
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The Chenango County Health department & the Chenango County Area Office on aging are co-sponsoring a flu clinic today in Oxford. The clinic will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Oxford Firehouse, more information & registration is available at 337-1660.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council’s chambers at City Hall.
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A forum is being held this evening for Franklin residents with candidates for the Town Council positions. The forum will be held at the Ouleout American Legion Post at 327 Main Street in Franklin beginning at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-16-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 16, 2017

Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators & Probation Officers searched a residence in the Village of Walton, occupied by 28 year old Melissa Brannock & 30 year old Robert Robertson. Both were taken into custody by Delaware County Probation Officers and charged with Violation of Probation. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of a hypodermic needle containing Heroin. Today, Deputies arrested Brannock and Robertson at the Jail for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument; they will be arraigned in the Village of Walton Court at a later time.
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Oneonta City Police arrested 33-year-old Christopher Hooper of Oneonta on 2 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, for the alleged sale of cocaine, Hooper was arrested without incident; he was arraigned in Otsego County Court and was sent to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
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CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free “Interviewing Workshop” on Wednesday, October 25th, 10:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the Sidney Civic Center. Reservations are requested at 832-5776. The Interviewing Workshop is just in time to prepare for the Southside Mall Job Fair, on the same day, October 25th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Oneonta.
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On Saturday Oneonta Police Department responded to the 76 Chestnut Street to investigate a domestic incident. A 25-year-old female victim reported that she had been menaced with a loaded shotgun by her intoxicated boyfriend at their Main Street apartment. Officers responded to the Main Street address where they found 35 year old Steven Knauff unconscious, he possessed the loaded shotgun and a metal knuckle knife, and was taken into custody. Knauff was charged with the following Criminal Possession of a weapon, Criminal use of a firearm & Menacing, he was arraigned & and was held on $15,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 41-Year-old Robert Aleksander of Delhi, on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, for an alleged violation of an order of protection violation in the Town of Bovina. Aleksander was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear in Court on November 21st.
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State Police arrested 48-year-old Gina Criscitello of Harpursville, Friday for Felony DWI, with a B.A.C. result of .13%, plus Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic violations. A Trooper observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on State Route 7B in the Town of Fenton. Criscitello is accused of driving while intoxicated & with a suspended license, she was arraigned & remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a series of measures aimed at increasing organ donation in New York State. The actions include signing an Executive Order that directs the State Health Department to work with all state agencies to provide the public with additional opportunities to become an organ donor through the new Donate Life Registry. Governor Cuomo also signed legislation making “Lauren’s Law” permanent in New York State, and an updated, state-of-the-art Donate Life Registry launched to streamline the organ donor registration process.

 

State Police were dispatched Friday to a report of an accident on Quarry Access Road in the Town of Deposit. Troopers located an overturned dump truck in the middle of the access dirt road, 66-year-old William Barse of Sidney was hauling stone from the quarry when he drove off the road several times, struck trees, & overturned, he was ejected from his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police are continuing the investigation.
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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a new multistate lawsuit filed by 19 Attorneys General to defend the health care subsidies on which thousands of New Yorkers and millions of Americans rely.

(SCHNEIDERMAN 10-16-17)

The lawsuit argues that the federal government is required to make these payments under law, and failure to do so would be “contrary to the law” and “arbitrary and capricious” in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
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The State DEC filed a formal challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision that DEC waived its jurisdiction under the federal Clean Water Act for the Millennium Pipeline Company’s proposed Valley Lateral project. The DEC demands that FERC refrain from authorizing Millennium to commence construction of the project while DEC’s appeal is heard.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-13-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 13, 2017

The Broome County Task Force announced that 2 people were arrested in a drug bust in Kirkwood, with officers seizing crystal meth, packaged heroin with fenantyl, cocaine, Marijuana & suboxone and $3800 in cash. 32-year-old Sean Donahue of Kirkwood and 31 year old Victoria Morgan of Binghamton were sent to the Broome County jail after being charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal use of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
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The Otsego County Department of Health announced that a bat tested positive for rabies today. The bat was captured after a human exposure; more information about rabies is available at 547-4230.
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The Deadline to register by phone to participate in this year’s Delaware County Clean Sweep is this Sunday October 15th. Event coordinator Sue McIntyre of Delaware County Solid Waste explains:

(Sue McIntyre 10-13-17)

The phone number to register is 865-6474; the online registration is at cleansweep Delaware. event brite.com. Farms & businesses will drop off their unwanted chemicals on Friday October 19th, households on Saturday October 20th.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garner announced this morning the establishment of a drug treatment center at the former Broome Developmental Center site. Garner announced that Syracuse Behavioral Health Care would run the facility to help those battling opioid addiction.
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Chobani & Commerce Chenango are holding their annual Trail Run 5K/ 10K this Sunday at Pharsalia Woods. Registration and packet pick up is today at the Commerce Chenango offices from 5:00 to 7:00 PM or on the day of the event from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. More information is available at 334-1400
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State Senator Fred Akshar will host “Face Time with Fred” in Conklin Saturday. Senator Akshar invites community members to an informal, in-person town hall meeting to listen to their concerns. The event will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Floyd Maines Community Center, 956 Conklin Road.
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Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney Police will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at McDonalds in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. Funding for this program is made possible by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the National Highway Safety Administration. For more information about this event call Heather Warner at Delaware County Public Health 607-832-5200.
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The town of Oneonta will begin collecting leaves & brush starting Monday October 16th, and the following Mondays of October 23rd, October 30th & November 6th. Town officials request that the leaves, garden debris, or small amounts of brush be left in paper bags only, and they must be at curbside by 8:00 AM each Monday. Town residents may also bring the leaves & brush behind the town hall, & they may also take mulch from the site. More information is available at 432-4581.
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Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention is holding a fundraising bowling event at East Main Lanes in Sidney Saturday. Organizer Jennifer Cooper explains:

(Jennifer Cooper 10-13-17)

The event begins at 12:00 Noon, those wishing to participate can register at 651-7520.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-12-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 12, 2017

A lower level State Appeals Court has affirmed the decision of the State Court of Appeals, where convicted murderer Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin will NOT get a new trial. Ramsaran was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted in Chenango County Court in 2014 of killing his wife, Jennifer. The state Appellate Division Third Department granted Ramsaran a new trial in 2016, The State Court of Appeals reversed that decision earlier this year, the case was returned to the appellate court, they affirmed the Court of Appeals ruling today.
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Governor Cuomo today reminded New York State residents that this Friday, October 13, is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in next month’s general election. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 13 and received by the New York State Board of Elections no later than October 18. New Yorkers can easily apply to register to vote, or change their enrollment information, by using the state’s online voter registration application service on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ website.
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Governor Cuomo is considering calling the legislature back to Albany for a special session, in order to appropriate funds for the communities that experienced flooding damage from Lake Ontario earlier this year. About 45 million dollars was already earmarked for those efforts, but new damage estimates suggest that more than 80 million dollars may be needed.
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Broome Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Tajharay Pugh of Binghamton following a chase from Binghamton into the Town of Fenton. Pugh was charged with Unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, Unlawful possession of marijuana, Resisting arrest, Reckless driving and multiple traffic violations. Deputies reported that Pugh wouldn’t pull over when deputies tried to stop his vehicle on Henry Street in Binghamton Saturday night, he was chased into the town of Fenton where he exited the vehicle and attempted to flea on foot & was tased. Pugh faces court action shortly.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old Danielle Lister of Walton, for 1st degree Identity Theft, 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification. Lister is accused of fraudulently presenting herself as another person, fraudulently opening financial accounts using the victim’s personal identification information and using the victim’s existing financial accounts to obtain goods and services totaling more than $3,000. Lister was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail pending further court proceedings.
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Commerce Chenango annnounced that they are hosting a Job Fair for high school students and job seekers, to explore college and career opportunities. Businesses & college officials interested in participating can register at chenangony.org/jobfair or call (607)334-1400. The Job fair will be held Wednesday, November 8th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Avenue.
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The City of Oneonta today announced a revised Brush & Yard Waste collection schedule. The Department of Public Service will conduct curbside residential brush pickup in Wards 1-4 the week of October 16th and Wards 5-8, the week of October 23rd alternating each week through November. Officials ask city residents to place brush and yard waste at the curb by 7:00am on Monday of your scheduled week.

On Friday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators assisted State Parole Officers and Delaware County Probation Officers with the search of a residence in the Village of Delhi. Officers found 24 year old Harry Ramirez of Delhi, in possession of a quantity of cocaine and narcotics packaging material, as well as $3250 in cash he was taken into custody by Parole Officers and remanded to the Delaware County Jail as a Parole Violator. On Tuesday, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Ramirez at the Jail and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Ramirez was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail with no bail. Additional charges are expected at a later time, pending laboratory analysis of the substances seized.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-11-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 11, 2017

Governor Cuomo today announced 169 conditional awards to agencies in 47 counties across the state, that will provide support services and operating funding for at least 1,200 units of supportive housing for homeless persons with special needs, conditions or other challenges. The awards are part of the $2.6 Billion, 5-Year plan to develop 6,000 units of Supportive Housing, in the Southern Tier, funding will go to the YWCA Binghamton, Family Enrichment Network in Broome County & Catholic Charities of Chenango County
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 65-year-old Edith Butler of Bainbridge for leaving a companion animal inside a vehicle during extreme conditions at a Norwich business. Deputies responded to find 2 dogs locked inside a car with insufficient ventilation for about 90 minutes. The dogs were then removed from the vehicle and appeared to be in good health. Butler was issued an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Norwich Court.
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Sidney Village Officials announced that Main Street, between Smith Street & Cartwright Avenue would be closed tomorrow to traffic, between the hours of 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Crews will be digging trenches in that area for new electric service, as part of the Main Street Revitalization Program. All Main Street businesses will be open their normal Hours Thursday & will be accessible for customers.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Shane Karika of Castle Creek, after Deputies responded on October 5th, to the report of a pick up truck stuck on Railroad Tracks in the town of Fenton. The truck had been reported stolen from a business in the Town of Vestal on September 17th, Witnesses reported that a male had walked away from the truck and down the tracks. Deputies located Karika, he was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and he was turned over to the Vestal Police Department for further investigation & possible additional charges.
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Foothills Performing Arts Center will hold a major Fundraiser October 29th; which will include Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Foothills spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 10-11-17)

Tickets for the Taste of New York event and the Gilbert Gottfried show are available at 431-2080 or foothillspac.org.
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Sidney Boy Scout Troop 99 is holding a Fall Sign Up night tonight from 6:30 to 8:00PM. The session will be held at the 1st Congregational Church at Main & Bridge Streets, boys at age 11 & up through high school, & their families, are welcome to attend.
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Governor Cuomo announced $23 million in grants to support 12 essential drinking water and waste-water infrastructure projects throughout the Southern Tier. These grants are part of a $255 million statewide investment, funded through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, as well as the new Inter-municipal Water Infrastructure Grants Program. The Cities of Norwich & Binghamton, and the towns of Oxford & Roxbury will be receiving a portion of those funds for water infrastructure upgrades.
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Vestal Police arrested a Mount Upton man Tuesday following a complaint of a burglary at a Vestal home in August. 31 year old Bryan Vasseur of Mount Upton is accused of acting as a real estate agent when he illegally entered the house, and leased the propoerty, while receiving a fee. Vasseur was charged with 3rd degree burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny, he was arraigned in Town of Vestal Court Tuesday and was returned to the Broome County Jail where he was already being held on another charge.
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The Oneonta Town Board will have a public hearing tonight on proposed revisions to the town’s sign ordinance. The hearing will be at the start of the regular monthly meeting in Town Hall, West Oneonta, at 7 p.m.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-10-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 10, 2017

State Police are requesting the public’s help finding 36-year-old JESSICA MARBLE of Altamont. Marble left her residence Sunday evening without medication that she needs for a serious medical condition, she left her cell phone and her dog behind & she missed a meeting with friends in Amsterdam on Sunday evening. Marble’s car is a black 2015 Honda CRV, it entered the State Thruway at Exit 25A, Interstate 88, and left at Exit 25, she may have re-entered the Thruway at Exit 27 & and left at Exit 34, Canastota, at about 4:00 AM Monday. Marble is 5’ 2” tall, weighs about 140 pounds and has blue eyes and brown hair; her license plate number is “DBK1402”. Anyone with information can call state police at (518) 783-3211.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited upstate Monday, where he expressed his support for a proposal to place rollover bars on farm tractors. Schumer cited statistics that show that farmers are 8 times more likely to die on the job than most workers. Schumer said that the Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2018, cuts the Northeast Center for Occupation Safety and Health for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, which is a rebate program that helps farmers purchase lifesaving equipment, including the “rollover bars.” The program is supported by the National Tractor Safety Council.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 49-year-old William Scherer of Bloomville for DWI, Driving with Blood Alcohol Content above .08%, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, during a traffic stop in the Town of Kortright. Deputies responded to a report of an erratic operator, Scherer was released on appearance tickets, and scheduled to appear at the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo’s office announced that the New York Mets will be moving their Triple A minor league team form Las Vegas to Syracuse, after the team bought the Syracuse Chiefs franchise. The acquisition puts the Mets top 2 level farm teams in upstate New York, as Double A Binghamton has been affiliated with the Mets since the early 90’s. The Washington Nationals have had their Triple A team in Syracuse for several years, and they will need to relocate.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that 118 names would be added to the State Fallen Firefighters Memorial at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Cuomo stated that of the 118, 114 firefighters suffered injuries and illnesses as a result of their efforts following 9/11. The Fallen Firefighters Memorial now honors 2,524 individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty. Governor Cuomo also issued 2 proclamations, marking Today as Firefighter Appreciation Day and the week of October 8th to the 14th as Fire Prevention Week.
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The Delaware County Office for the Aging announced today that they are moving to their new location at 97 Main Street in Delhi. The agency will be closed for business tomorrow through this Friday; any emergency situation regarding the Office should be forwarded to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department at 832-5555. The Office for the Aging will re-open at the new location on Monday, October 16th.
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A new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli estimates that locally owned bridges need $27 billion in repairs, with 13% of all locally owned bridges are considered structurally deficient. The report suggests that repairs or upgrades are needed to support heavier loads, while others are prone to, or have been damaged by floods. DiNapoli’s report states that local officials will have to work with their state and federal counterparts to ensure there’s money to pay for critical repairs. Locally, Delaware County had 6.9% of their bridge structurally deficient, Chenango County has 12.2%, and Otsego County had 14%.

 

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-9-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 9, 2017

The Village of Sidney hosted the first of a series of meetings regarding the progress of the Main Street Revitalization Project. Ian Law of Place Alliance designed the project & told WCDO News of the 2 main items that has slowed the project down:

(Ian Law 10-9-17)

Law said that the plans will be to finish the one side of Main Street in the comings weeks, and start the second side as early as possible next year.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman released a statement today following EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s announcement that the Trump Administration will repeal the Clean Power Plan. Schneiderman said that the Trump Administration is putting energy industry special interests ahead of New Yorkers’ and all Americans’ safety, health, and the environment. In November 2015, a coalition of 25 states, cities and counties, led by New York Attorney General Schneiderman, intervened in defense of the Clean Power Plan against legal challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher encouraged members of the House Agriculture Committee to work closely with farmers to improve the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. Fisher highlighted the need for a revamped safety net for New York’s dairy farmers and improved protection for the important specialty crops grown in New York. Fisher’s presentation was part of a special listening session held at SUNY Cobleskill, New York Farm Bureau’s goals for the 2018 Farm Bill include no further cuts in spending, following more than $20 billion in cuts in the previosu 2014 Farm Bill.
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The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will hold their first fundraiser this Saturday at 12:00 Noon, Coalition Event Planning Chair person Jennifer Cooper explains:

(Jennifer Cooper 10-9-17)

Those who would like to register to participate can also email Jcooper2014@Aol.com.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce annnounced that former area Congressman Chris Gibson will be their special guest at their next 1st Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast on Friday, November 3rd from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Nursing and Rehabiliation Center at 41861 State Highway 10 in Delhi, Gibson will discuss his recently published new book “Rally Point”.

Village of Sidney Officials will give an informational meeting regarding the Main Street revitalization project; Mayor Andy Matviak said that changes to the timeline are likely:

(Andy Matviak 10-9-17)

This morning’s meeting will be held at the Civic Center at 10:00 AM.
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Governor Cuomo’s Raise the Age law took effect on Saturday, it allows people who have remained crime free for 10 years to request certain past convictions be sealed. Certain crimes, including sex crimes and violent felonies, cannot be sealed.
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The latest Siena College poll has President Trump’s favorability rating was at 28%, which is 1% lower than last month. Trumps’ job performance rating is even lower, at only 23%. In the same poll, Governor Cuomo had a 57% favorable rating, with 48% giving him a positive job performance rating.
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New York lawmakers convicted of abusing their power and sent off to prison may have their pensions removed, when voters will be asked in November whether to change the state constitution to authorize judges to strip pensions from corrupt politicians. 30 state lawmakers have left office since 2000 because of criminal charges or allegations of ethical misconduct. Voters will also be decide whether to call for a constitutional convention, where delegates would consider tweaking or rewriting the state Constitution.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-6-17

by wcdonews Posted on October 6, 2017

Norwich City Police & Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a ‘No Knock’ search warrant Thursday, police arrested 26 year old Todd Diamond & 24 year old Brittany Dunagan of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Nuisance & Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Both are accused of selling methamphetamines, and that there was a child present when drug sales occurred. Diamond and Dunagan were arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail each pending court action on October 10th.
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Governor Cuomo announced that work is complete on a state-of-the-art Southern Tier Welcome Center rest area on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood. The revamped Southern Tier Welcome Center will encourage travelers to visit new tourism destinations across the state and region, promotes New York’s food and beverage products at an expanded Taste New York facility.
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The New York State Department of Health and New York State Office for the Aging reminds New Yorkers should get a flu vaccination soon, to protect themselves and others during the upcoming flu season. Flu season usually starts in October and continues through May. Adults aged 65 years and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, young children and pregnant women are among those at highest risk for serious flu complications, which may require hospitalization and result in a higher risk of death.
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The Inaugural Season of the new Binghamton Devils will be this weekend at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Devils will take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday at 7:05 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Arena Box Office or at binghamtondevils.com.
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The Jericho Arts Council will present the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday Night. Tickets can be reserved by phone at 607-288-3882, more information about this or future shows are available at jerichoarts.com.
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Oneonta Police Department responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Columbia Street in the City of Oneonta, Officers observed a male and female engaged in a verbal and physical dispute, with the male attempting to leave with a 3 year old child. 29-year-old Nicolas Martinez of Oneonta had an active order of protection in place on behalf of the child; he was arrested & was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Contempt, & Endangering the welfare of a child. Martinez was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance and an order of protection was issued.
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New York State of Health announced that more than 4 million people have signed up for health insurance through the Marketplace. The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period begins November 1st and has been extended to January 31, 2018, beyond the federal deadline of December 15th to allow New Yorkers sufficient time to enroll.
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State Police Major William McEvoy invites the public to help celebrate 100 years of service by attending the Centennial Open House at Troop C headquarters in Sidney Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be various demonstrations, historical displays, vintage Troop cars & motorcycles, plus tours of Troop C Headquarters and the new Forensic Center. The event is free; all parking will be at the parking lot at Delaware Avenue and Union Street in the village of Sidney, with handicap accessible shuttle busses available.
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The Deposit Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Octoberfest this Sunday, Chamber President Nick Barone explains:

(Nick Barone 10-3-17)

The event will be hold on Front Street in Downtown Deposit Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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