WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-24-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 24, 2017

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that she would serve a full 6-year term in the Senate if she is re-elected in 2018. Gillibrand’s name has come up as a potential democratic challenger for the presidency in 2020, as she has consistently opposed president Trump’s nominees & policies. Gillibrand appeared on Late Night with Seth Myers on NBC Wednesday night.
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Governor Cuomo announced the number of craft beverage manufacturers operating off-site branch stores has increased to 105 locations in 35 counties across New York. All farm-based beverage manufacturers, including wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries, are allowed to open off-site retail stores, with 32 new locations opening in the last year. New York is home to 72 farm winery branch stores, up from 29 satellite stores in 2011, recently 17 farm breweries, 10 farm distilleries and six farm cideries have opened branch stores.
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On Tuesday, State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will host the players, coaches and families of the 2016 Little League World Series Champions Maine-Endwell for a full day at the Capitol in Albany, culminating in resolutions recognizing the team’s achievement on both the Senate and Assembly floors.
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State Trooper Neil case of the Richfield Springs barracks has been picked to represent law enforcement for the state in the Special Olympics. Trooper Case has been selected to carry the torch to honor his son, who has Down syndrome, while raising awareness for people with disabilities. The Special Olympics will pay the $10,000 it costs to send Case to Austria. But Case told officials that he doesn’t want to take away money from the athletes, so instead he’s set up a fundraiser to cover those costs. Donations are accepted at specialolympicsinc.donordrive.com, Trooper Case has already raised over $7,000.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 25-year-old Justin Miranda of Livingston Manor Saturday, for DWI and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content Greater than 0.08%. The arrest following an accident where a vehicle went off of the road and into a snow covered field in the Town of Delhi. Miranda is also accused of driving at speeds not reasonable or prudent, Miranda was released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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The Chenango Arts Council has had a change in leadership & staff recently, with Alecia O’Neill named as interim Executive Director, she told WCDO News that she & her staff are committed to getting children interested in all aspects of the Arts & Theater, through the “STEAM” program:

(Alecia ONeill 2-24-17)

O’Neill replaces Diane Batson Smith, who returned to New York City to take a new Position with the International Botanical gardens in the Bronx.

SUNY Delhi will present “Learn about College Degrees & Career Opportunities, at 1:00 today at the CDO Workforce Center in the Sidney Civic Center. Misty Fields, Assistant Director of Admissions at SUNY Delhi, will provide information about the application process, financial aid, and training & career programs with SUNY Delhi and other SUNY Colleges. Reservations or more information is available at 561-7550.
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The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery will host their next show Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Slewfoot will perform; reservations are accepted at 288-3882
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12 Local Wrestlers Are Heading To The New York State high school wrestling championships in Albany Today & Tomorrow, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull spoke with 2 B-G-A-H- Wrestlers who made the tournament.

(Nate Lull 2-24-17)

Nate will have full coverage on his Twitter page, which can be found at wcdosports.com
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-23-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 23, 2017

Oneonta Police responded Wednesday to a vehicle fire on Burnside Avenue in the City of Oneonta. Police said that a 2009 Subaru Forester was fully engulfed, The Oneonta Fire Department extinguished the blaze & officers conducted a neighborhood canvass. 31-year-old Jonathan Delgado, of Oneonta, was charged with 3rd degree Arson & Criminal Mischief. Delgado was arraigned in Oneonta City Court & was remanded to the custody of the Otsego County Sheriff Department. The investigation is continuing
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Plans are in the works to transport the mobile Veterans wall to be displayed in Oneonta over the Memorial Day weekend, spokesman Gene Schmidt explains:

(Gene Schmidt 2-23-17)

Schmidt said that they need over 150 to 200 volunteers to man the facility, those wishing to volunteer can sign up at 607-610-4030, or FriendsofOneonta.com
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The inaugural season of the Binghamton Rumble ponies will begin in April, with many upgrades at NYSEG Stadium, according to team spokesman Ed Saunders:

(Ed Saunders 2-23-17)

Details & tickets are available at 722- FUNN, BingRP.com. or at the stadium box office.
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U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will promote a bill to protect seniors form financial scams, by changing the way senior financial abuse if reported, and to establish a national hotline for seniors. Gillibrand said that she wants to have those services provided to fight the financial exploitation of seniors, who have been especially targeted by scammers in recent years.
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Governor Cuomo plans to dedicate $32 million dollars in federal funding to improve public transpiration in the state’s rural areas. Como said that the funding will be targeted for small city bus lines, regional transportation authorities and public transportation programs, in order to connect rural residents to their nearest small cities.
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Many members of the Congress & Senate have cancelled “Town Hall Meetings” in their home district while they are off this week. Freshman Congress members John Faso of the 19th District, and Claudia Tenney of the 22nd district have not scheduled town hall meetings this week, Tenney’s Washington office announced that they have received threats, they announced that Tenney was looking to set up a telephone conference call town hall meeting in the coming months.
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Fire departments in & around Chenango county were kept busy Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a house fire at 266 Kilroy Road in Oxford, a stove fire at 11 South Main Street in Bainbridge, and another house fire at 389 County Road 27 in Coventry, all toned out within a 30 minute time frame. Chenango County EMS stated that firefighters from Coventry, Afton, Greene, Sidney, Bainbridge, Masonville, Oxford, Guilford, Norwich, Brisben, Preston and the Chenango County Bureau of Fire responded to all calls, no injuries were reported.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman responded to a congressional inquiry, making clear that there was not one single substantiated claim of voter fraud in New York last year. Schneiderman wrote that the state’s voting system actually has restrictive laws, rules and procedures, as well as administrative errors, that both legally and illegally keep many New Yorkers from voting. Schneiderman also recently filed suit against the New York City Board of Elections for widespread violations that illegally purged over 200,000 New Yorkers from the voter rolls.
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Governor Cuomo is calling for cuts in state funding for $25 million from 39 public health programs that fight cancer, diabetes and other conditions. Cuomo’s administration said it will be up to state health officials to decide where to make the reductions, which are intended to make public health spending more efficient. Cuomo’s $152 billion budget proposal actually increases health care spending overall.

 

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-22-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 22, 2017

37 year old Robert Stutzer of Stamford has been charged with arson & criminal Mischief in connection with an alleged arson at 2630 State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla last Thursday. State Police reported that Stutzer was arrested shortly after the report of a fire at that location on February 16th, the investigation is continuing.
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The Chenango Arts Council recently installed a full sized Movie Theater sized screen to the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, for the viewing of classic movies for the public. New Chenango Arts Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O’Neill said that the first movie is tonight, & they will start with a Mel Brooks Classic:

(Alecia O’Neill 2-22-17)

Tickets & information for all of their events are available at Chenango Arts.org or at 336-ARTS.
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State Lawmakers are considering a new law to make attacks against Police, Fire fighters or EMT’s as “Hate Crimes”, State Senator John Bonacic supports that measure:

(Bonacic 2-22-17)

Bonacic predicted that the bill would easily pass the Senate, but he was not sure if it would pass the Assembly. The bill was forwarded after an unprecedented number of attacks against Police, Firefigthers & EMT’s around the country in recent years.
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New York placed seventh nationally in the percentage of public high school graduates succeeding on Advanced Placement exams in 2016, moving up from eighth the year before, according to a College Board report released Wednesday. New York, which in 2008 led the nation and in 2012 was second, trailed other states that have surged ahead — including Massachusetts, which ranked No. 1 for the first time, with 31% of their high school graduates scoring a “3” or higher on last year’s AP exam. Maryland ranked 2nd, followed by Connecticut, Florida, California & Virginia & then New York.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the New York State Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program, the first of its kind state-level program for local emergency management agencies in the nation. The program, developed in partnership with the New York State Emergency Management Association, was outlined in the Governor’s 2017 State of the State and includes a series of standards that local emergency management offices must meet to obtain this unique accreditation. More information is available at dhses.ny.gov.
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25 years after the “The Simpson” Homer at the Bat” episode aired, featuring Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith & Wade Boggs, the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that they would pay tribute to that episode on Saturday, May 27. Boggs and Smith will join in a roundtable discussion from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. outside the Library entrance to the Hall, A brief ceremony Inducting Homer Simpson will be followed with the official ribbon cutting on a SIMPSONS-themed exhibit display in the Museum. THE SIMPSONS will also be honored prior to the Hall of Fame Classic legends game taking place that afternoon at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field. More information is available at baseballhall.org or 888-HALL-OF-FAME or 607-547-7200.
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New York Lottery officials announced that the Powerball jackpot for tonight’s 10:59 PM drawing has climbed to $403 Million Dollars, after no one hit all the number in the last drawing on Saturday. 3 winners won 2 million dollars each by matching 5 numbers plus the “Power Play, 5 winners won 1 million dollars each for matching 5 numbers.

24-year-old Andre Lee of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 25 years to life in jail for the July 4th 2015 killing of 19-year old Scott Wright in Binghamton. Lee got into a fight with Wright’s friends at a party, he later returned with a gun & fatally shot Wright
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Oneonta Police announced that 17-year-old Kobe Kimble and 17-year-old Gabriel Perez were arrested in connection to the knifepoint robbery of a SUNY Oneonta student in December. The teens were charged with Robbery, 4th degree Grand Larceny, Kimble was also charged with Criminal possession of a weapon, Menacing, & Petty Larceny. Perez was also charged with Petty Larceny and Harassment. Both were arraigned in & were held on $15,000 bail or $30,000 bond and remanded to the custody of the Otsego County Sheriff Department.
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Sidney village police arrested 23-year-old Shane Fallon of Norwich for 1 count of 1st degree sexual abuse for allegedly abusing a child under the age of 11. Fallon was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action. Norwich Police, The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department & the Otsego County department of Social Services, assisted Sidney Police in the investigation.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced the 2017 winners of its annual awards. Chosen were A & D Transport Services, Inc., Marie Lusins of Oneonta, Family Planning of South Central New York, and the Otsego Land Trust. The award-winners will be honored March 28th at the Chamber’s Annual Spring Dinner at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta.
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The Sidney Elementary School Universal Pre-K Applications are available for the 2017-18 School year. Children must be four years old by December 1, 2017 in order to be eligible. Parents interested in having their child attend UPK must call the Sidney Elementary main office at 561-7701 to request an application.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-20-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 20, 2017

5 people were arrested Friday on drug charges, after Norwich police, with help from the Chenango & Delaware County Sheriff’s department, executed a “no knock’ search warrant at a suspected “One Pot Meth” operation on Eaton Avenue in Norwich. Arrested were 23 year old Bradley Bishop, of Norwich, 37 year old Nathan Diamond of Norwich, and 42 year old Michael Hackett of Norwich in connection of the alleged manufacturing of Methamphetamines at that location, Police also charged 45-year-old Heather Angelino & 40-year-old Neil Graef of Norwich, for loitering. Bishop, Diamond and Hackett were arraigned in Norwich City Court & all were remanded to the Chenango County Jail, Angelino and Graef were both released on appearance tickets.
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New York state will have new rules in effect March 1st, that will require financial institutions to create & maintain cyber-security programs in order to prevent illegal access to sensitive personal records of their customers from hackers. Most banks already have programs in effect, but the new rule makes in mandatory instead of optional.
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The Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation announced that they are selling a plastic card version of their “Empire Pass” for state parks & recreation areas. The cards will cost $80; it streamlines the process by allowing a family to enter using one card only, instead of having decals permanently affixed on multiple vehicles within the same family, at a cost of $65 per decal.
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Governor Cuomo announced that 12 Million dollars would be added to the Energy Affordability Policy, to provide 1.7 million low-income residents with help on energy costs. The change limits energy costs for low income New Yorkers to no more than 6% of the household income on energy, about half of the state’s average household average.
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State Budget hearings wrapped up Friday in Albany, as lawmakers look towards a final plan to submit to the Governor in about 6 weeks, assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

(Lopez 2-20-17)

Lawmakers are on a break until February 28th, they will then be working on the 152.3 Billion dollar Budget proposal submitted by Governor Cuomo in January, they hope to pass the budget on time by the state of the next fiscal year, on April 1st.
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New York State spent about 8.1 Million dollars on “I Love New York” signs on highways all over the state, but the signs do not comply with federal regulations & may have to come down. Cuomo administration officials said that the signs were put up to promote New York Agriculture & tourism related industries, Federal officials said that the signs are too ” busy” & too large.
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State Police arrested 2 men on drug charges Friday after an attempted traffic stop, & an 8-mile chase from Kirkwood to Reynolds Road in Johnson City. During the pursuit, the operator was observed throwing a plastic bag containing 150 grams of cocaine. Police arrested 37-year-old Anthony Thompson of Johnson City, for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law. Also police arrested 29-year-old Tyrell Tomlinson of Tarboro, North Carolina for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance. Both were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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31-year-old Bradley Miles of Binghamton was sentenced Friday to 30 years in state prison for his role in an August 2015 robbery that resulted in the death of Michael Thomas. Miles pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree attempted robbery, In August 2015, Miles and 38-year old Ariana Edwards robbed and stabbed Michael Thomas to death at their apartment at 11 Mather Street, & left his body there for 2 weeks, after luring him there for a drug deal.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-17-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 17, 2017

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a 2013 Nissan Rogue and the occupant 24 year old Taylor Nelson of Afton. A traffic stop was conducted in Oxford where Nelson was taken into custody; Officers recovered digital scales, packaging material, methamphetamine, and cash. Nelson is accused of selling Crystal Methamphetamine in Chenango County & in the Village of Sidney, he was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail.
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Earlier this week, the Unatego School district Board of Education decided that they would close the Otego Elementary School building prior to the start of school this fall. Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 2-17-17)

Richards said that there are successful instances of schools being repurposed, such as the Sidney Civic Center and the former New Berlin & South New Berlin school buildings.
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Former independent congressional candidate Robert Doggart of Tennessee was found guilty of solicitation to commit a civil rights violation, solicitation to commit arson and making a threat in interstate commerce, for his alleged plotting of an attack on Islamberg in Hancock. Doggart was arrested by the FBI, after he made threats to attack the Muslim community in Delaware county, and burn all of their buildings down. Doggart faces sentencing may 31st.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of 48-year-old Mark Barnett of Ocala Florida, for a plan to set off explosives at Target stores in Upstate New York. Barnett was arrested after discussing the plot with a wired informant, his plans called for explosions in up to 10 Target stores starting in Syracuse & then traveling south back to Florida, in to buy Target store stock at an expected lower price per share after the bombings, and then sell the stock for a profit when the price returned to higher levels.

State police are reporting a new telephone scam, where the caller will ask “Can You Hear Me” and if you respond “yes”, they will record your response & then use your recorded voice & place unauthorized charged against your credit card or utility company accounts. State police said that the best response is to say nothing & hang up, they also advise that if you have already fallen for this scam, check your credit card account & utility bills carefully for extra charges that scammers may have added to your bill, then follow the normal procedures to dispute the extra charges.
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Governor Cuomo announced the state would invest an additional $8 million for upgrades at Belleayre Ski Center to attract more visitors and build on the Catskill Region’s tourism industry. The investment will enhance the current facilities at Belleayre Mountain with the installation of a new, high-speed gondola, multiple lodge expansions and the addition of modern amenities for both lodges at the resort.
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The 22nd annual Polar Bear Jump will be held at Goodyear Lake Saturday. Each year, funds are raised through pledges by jumping into the frigid waters; they will also raise funds with the Polar Bear Auction with donations from numerous local businesses and organizations. All proceeds are used to support local children and families with medical issues and the community organizations that support them.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the first of several free fishing events in New York State for 2017 would take place this weekend. New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license at any of the state’s 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of rivers and streams. Cuomo has also designated June 24-25, September 23 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day) as free fishing days.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-16-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 16, 2017

State Police arrested 35 year old Tyson Haskins of Deposit, for Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest occurred after a Trooper checked on an occupied vehicle that was stopped on Michigan Hollow Road in the Town of Deposit. Haskins was found to unlawfully possess needles, drug paraphernalia, an electronic scale, and about 1.75 grams of methamphetamine. Haskins was arraigned in the Town of Deposit Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 property Bond.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the first-in-the-nation cyber security regulation to protect New York’s financial services industry and consumers from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks would take effect on March 1, 2017. The final regulation requires banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions regulated by the Department of Financial Services to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect consumers’ private data and ensure the safety and soundness of New York’s financial services industry. The regulation will be become effective upon publication in the New York State Register on March 1, 2017.
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The 9th Hall of Fame Classic will be held at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Saturday, May 27th, as Hall of Famers and recently retired players suit up for the annual seven-inning legends game. First pitch for the Hall of Fame Classic is scheduled for 1:05 p.m., with the Home Run Contest beginning at noon. Hall of Famers Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith will reprise their role as team managers, with the full roster of Hall of Famers and Classic players, Following the Classic, the Hall of Fame will host its Night at the Museum program, where former players will greet fans throughout the Museum on Saturday evening. Tickets for the Classic and Night at the Museum will be available starting Monday, March 6 at baseballhall.org or at 1-877-726-9028.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office released audits of 2 area towns this week. The audit for the Town of Colchester shows that the Board does not have a written fund balance policy that addresses reasonable levels to be maintained, also the Board underestimated revenues by 7 percent and overestimated expenditures by 18 percent, on average, in the general fund. The Town of Greene’s audit shows that the Board did not develop realistic budgets for its four major operating funds, Town officials have not developed a policy for acceptable levels of fund balance to maintain & Town officials have not developed long-term financial and capital plans.
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State Police arrested 27 year old Tina Keirnan of Unadilla for 2 counts of Criminal Mischief & 2nd degree Harassment & 26 year old Ashley Mellio of Mastic, New York for 3rd degree assault. Troopers repsonded to the report of a fight, where Keirnan had struck Mellio in the face and would not let her call the police for help, both women were arrested. Keirnan & Mellio were issued tickets to the Town of Unadilla Court later this month.
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State Police arrested 44 year old Peter Provenzano of Westford for 3rd degree Assault & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after troopers responded to a dispute in the Town of Westford. Troopers determined that during an argument Provenzano punched a child in the face causing an injury. The victim was treated at a local hospital & was released. Provenzano was arraigned and was released, he faces court action on February 22nd.
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Assembly Democrats passed legislation his week to raise the age of criminal jurisdiction to 18 by 2018, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie commented:

(Carl Heastie 2-16-17)

The proposal would direct most crimes committed by 16 & 17 year olds to family court. New York & North Carolina are the only 2 remaining states that still prosecute 16 & 17 years olds as adults in criminal courts. Governor Cuomo has forwarded similar legislature in his Executive Budget Proposal.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a proposal to modernize laws to make it easier for charitable organizations to raise funds through gaming, including raffles and other types of games. This proposal will help veterans’ organizations, fraternal and service organizations, churches, volunteer fire departments and other non-profits to raise funds for their organizations. The State Gaming Commission will conduct public hearings to gather input from charitable organizations on any additional improvements to New York charitable gaming laws and regulations.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a snowmobile accident in the Town of Stamford & the discharge of gunshots by a property owner during an argument with snowmobiler. Deputies accuse 37 years old Willem Joosse of Hobart intentionally drove a snowmobile into a horse enclosure, until the property owners confronted him. Joose allegedly threatened to run over the owners, 57-year-old Joseph Laskowski retrieved a shotgun, and fired shots into the air. Deputies arrested Joosse for snowmobiling while intoxicated, criminal mischief, menacing, trespassing and operating an unregistered & uninsured snowmobile. Deputies also charged Laskowski with Menacing, both subjects were issued appearance tickets and were released, they will return to Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-15-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 15, 2017

State Police have charged Cal Harris of Spencer on 2 new charges, in connection with an alleged stalking of a State Police Investigator in Oneonta last June. Harris is now charged with Menacing & Harassment, in addition to the original stalking charge, for allegedly stalking an investigator who worked for state Police in the case of the disappearance of Cal Harris’s estranged wife Michelle in 2001. Harris was freed last year after a 4th Murder trial, he pleaded not guilty to the latest charges Tuesday & faces action in Oneonta court on April 19th.
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The Oneonta downtown Revitalization Initiative committee will hold another meeting tonight, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street. The meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman warned immigrants of scams, where people have been fraudulently posing as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents scams and demanding money in order to avoid deportation. Schneiderman said that his office has received an increasing number of scams as deportation raids that been have taken place. To report potential fraud, people are asked to call the Attorney General’s Immigration Services Fraud Unit Hotline at (866) 390-2992 or email Civil.Rights@ag.ny.gov.
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The city of Oneonta fire department is conducting a community risk assessment. Anyone who has had to use the services of the fire department in the city or town of Oneonta is encouraged to take the survey, which can be found at surveymonkey.com/39JHTHZ, or on the department’s Facebook page.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a “First Friday Eat & Meet” membership breakfast on Friday, March 3 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Centennial Lounge in Sanford Hall at SUNY Delhi. The featured speaker is Michael Laliberte who was appointed as SUNY Delhi president in August. The event is sponsored by SFCU, To RSVP call 746-2281 or register online at delawarecounty.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business that will be held on Tuesday, March 28th at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom. Nominations are accepted at survey.constantcontact.com.

Binghamton Police charged 25-year-old Juan Lopez of Binghamton for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Santos Echevarria of Binghamton. Officers were called to the parking lot of Town & Country apartments for a disturbance early Sunday morning, Echevarria had already left the scene in a vehicle and was taken to the Lourdes Hospital Emergency Room; He died a short time later. Lopez also fled, but he surrendered himself to Binghamton Police. he was charged with 2nd degree Murder, Binghamton Police are continuing the investigation and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 772-7080.
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The Commerce Chenango 2017 Economic Forecast Breakfast will be held from 7:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich this morning. The Keynote Speaker will be Kenneth Entenmann of NBT Wealth Management.
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The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will meet tonight at 6:00 PM at the Sidney High School Library. Coalition spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen discussed tonight’s agenda, and other schedule items coming up shortly:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 2-15-17)

The Recovery Coach Training Event will be hosted by Tri-Town Regional Hospital and will be delivered by Mary Rosenthal & her staff at The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-14-17

by wcdonews Posted on February 14, 2017

State Police received a reported Child Pornography complaint, The investigation led to the Village of Sidney, 28 year old Justin Crandall of Sidney is accused of sending sexually explicit photographs of a young child to another person, he was charged with 1st degree Rape, Promoting Sexual Performance by a Child less than seventeen years old, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. State Police also arrested 27 year old Jessica Crandall of Sidney, for Criminal Sex Act and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for the alleged sexual abused of a child less than 11 years old. Justin & Jessica Crandall were arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail. The Village of Sidney Police Department assisted throughout the investigation.
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The Unatego Central school board voted 6 to 1 Monday to close the Otego Elementary School as of August 31. Unatego Superintendent Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 2-14-17)

Richards said that the Unatego school board memebers vsited other area school buildings that have been repurposed, they hope to be able to the Otego elementary school building as a viable important building for the Otego Comuntiy.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will be chairing a key committee this year, that could lead to taxpayer savings & maybe increased votoer partiocicaption, Senator Aksahr explains:

(Akshar 2-14-17)

Senator Akshar said that Governor Cuomo & Attorney General Eric Schneiderman have weighed in on the issue, and they hope to get a compromise worked out this session:
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The current state budget has extended the hire-a-vet tax credit from this year through January 1st of 2019 & the period of eligible employment for qualified veterans has also been extended through January 1st of 2018. The credit is provided to any business that hires a veteran returning home from military service, on a full-time basis for at least one year. The credit is equal to 10 percent of wages paid, with a maximum of $5,000 per veteran, it increases to 15% of wages if the veteran is also disabled, with a maximum of $15,000 per disabled veteran.
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Governor Cuomo announced that New York State is formally calling on the federal Environmental Protection Agency to establish an official drinking water standard for the federally unregulated contaminant 1,4-dioxane. Under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA has primary authority to regulate drinking water quality, to date, the EPA has not only failed to issue an Maximum Contaminant Level for this contaminant, but an existing federal loophole exempts public water systems serving less than 10,000 people from even testing for it & other contaminants.

Governor Cuomo announced that legislation authorizing 16 and 17 year olds to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry goes into effect this Week. The new legislation enables this population to enroll in the Registry at the same time they first apply for a driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID, potentially increasing enrollments in New York by thousands. More Information is available at health.ny.gov.
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State Police responded to a structure fire at 8 Lancaster Street in Cherry Valley early Monday morning. The Cherry Valley Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire, 86-year-old Frank Menento died during the fire. State Fire Investigators are assisting State Police with the investigation and a cause has not been determined yet.
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Magic City Productions announced that The Price Is Right Live is coming to the Floyd Maines Broome County Arena on April 22nd at 8:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 17th at 10:00am at the Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com or at 800 745 3000.

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