WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-27-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 27, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-27-22

The Afton Fair will run from Thursday July 7th through Sunday July 10th this year, Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger 6-27-22)

This year is the 133rd edition of the Afton fair, at the Fairgrounds, more information is available at 607-639-1525 or theaftonfair.com.

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Catholic Charities announced another Community Mass Food Distribution, to be held on July 19th in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight said that volunteers are needed to assist with the distribution:

(Penny McKnight 6-27-22)

The Mass Food Distribution will be held at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street starting at 11:00 AM.

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The 1st Primary Elections of 2022 will be held tomorrow around the state, with Polls open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Democratic and Republican primaries for New York Governor are on the ballot. For the Democratic primary only, the primary race for lieutenant governor is on the ballot. State Assembly Primaries will also be held tomorrow in New York State. Congressional & State Senate Primaries will be held on August 23rd.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the initial intake tool to help small businesses determine their eligibility for the COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program. The $250 million Program will support small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders and regulations or to increase public safety in response to COVID-19. If deemed eligible by the screening tool, a link to the application will be provided when the program application opens, more information is available at formrouter.apps.esd.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-27-22

Governor Hochul is bringing state lawmakers back to Albany on Thursday to consider gun safety legislation in response to the Supreme Court striking down key portions of the state’s licensing law. The court on Thursday overturned the state law that required that people applying for a concealed carry permit demonstrate a specific need to have a gun in public. New York officials are considering restrictions on concealed carry in “sensitive locations,” such as government buildings and bars. They’re also looking at implementing specific training for permit applicants, among other options.

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$178.8 million has been awarded to 75 communities across New York State for projects that promote environmentally friendly modes of travel and make it easier and safer to walk, bike or hike. Locally, $5,000,000 will go to the City of Oneonta to construct sidewalks and shoulders for pedestrians and bicycles along State Routes 23 and 28.

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The Chenango County Heath Department is hosting a free COVID booster clinic at 33 Borden Avenue in Norwich today from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. No Appointment is necessary, more information is available at 607-337-1660.

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New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer will make a second rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Tuesday as they face the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-24-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 24, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-24-22

High School Graduations will be held throughout the Southern Tier today through Sunday. The complete schedule of graduation dates and times can be found at the WCDO website & click on the NEWS tab, or go to the WCDO Facebook page.

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State Police issued a statewide alert for 53 year old Norman Wilson, who is wanted for questioning in a robbery last month in Onondaga County. Wilson is wanted regarding a robbery on 4th in Brewerton, & he is expected to be charged with 1st degree Robbery, unlawful imprisonment, conspiracy & criminal possession of a weapon, Wilson is a white male, 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 315-366-6000 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is holding the first-ever Upstate Rural Broadband Conference that will bring national and state, and regional leaders together to identify ways to speed-up the deployment of high-speed networks in Central New York and the Southern Tier. The event will be held next Tuesday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 225 Water Street, Binghamton.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a Free Fishing Weekend in New York State this Saturday & Sunday, the 2nd of 6 scheduled free fishing weekends this year. New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. For more information go to dec.ny.gov.

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NAC Entertainment announced their 2022-2023 M&T Bank Broadway Season this week, Spokesperson Tina Niles told WCDO News what shows are scheduled:

(TINA NILES 6-24-22)

The 1st show, Fiddler on The Roof will by on November 8th & 9th, more information on upcoming shows, visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com or 607-772-1391

A.M. NEWS Friday 6-24-22

The State Department of Health announced updated clinical guidance for use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in children down to 6 months of age. Following the FDA authorization and CDC’S recommendation, Children 6 months to 4 years of age are eligible for 3 shots of the Pfizer vaccine, the initial 2 doses are administered 3 weeks apart, followed by a 3rd dose administered at least 8 weeks later, Children 6 months to 5 years of age are eligible for 2 shots of the Moderna vaccine, given 1 month apart.

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The Village of Sidney will continue with their open house events, with another one to be held tomorrow morning, according to Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak:

(Andy Matviak 6-24-22)

The Water & Waste Water Treatment plant is located in Keith Clark Park, the open house runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday.

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The American Red Cross continues to schedule Blood Drives, one is scheduled for today in Oneonta, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS 2022

by wcdonews Posted on June 24, 2022

FRIDAY:

10:00 am HANCOCK

4:00:DOWNSVILLE

5:30: GILBERTSVILLE MOUNT UPTON

6:00: MILFORD

6:30:CHARLOTTE VALLEY

7:00: DEPOSIT, EDMESTON, FRANKLIN, MORRIS, OTSELIC VALLEY, SCHENEVUS, UNATEGO.

SATURDAY:

10:00 AM: SIDNEY, DELAWARE ACADEMY, GREENE, HARPURSVILLE, NORWICH, UNADILLA VALLEY, WALTON,

10:45 AM: ONEONTA

11:00 OXFORD ACADEMY, ROXBURY,

1:00 PM: SOUTH KORTRIGHT,

7:00: BAINBRIDGE GUILFORD

Sunday:

1:30 PM COOPERSTOWN

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-23-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 23, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-23-22

Terry DeCutler of Sidney and Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla, will be facing Grand jury Action in Otsego County Court shortly, both were charged with 2nd-degree murder for the May 30th fatal stabbing of 24 year old Kaleb O’Neill in an alleyway near 6 Dietz Street in Oneonta. The DeCutler brothers are being held pending Grand Jury Action, the investigation is ongoing.

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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to Norwich this summer after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO that the tournament will be in a new location, and that volunteers are needed:

(Tom Revoir 6-23-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by Monday June 27th at Macker.com, those who want to volunteer can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.

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Law Enforcement agencies are warning Motorcyclists to watch out for deer on state roads, following an uptick in that type of accident. More people are rising motorcycles due to the summer weather and the high gas prices, a Steuben County Motorcyclist had to be airlifted after his bike his a deer earlier today, about 1 in 11 accidents with motorcycles involve deer.

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The Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits are set to expire in the coming months, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging her colleagues to extend this coverage and save millions of Americans from losing their health care coverage:

(Gillibrand 6-23-22)

Gillibrand said that the tax credits were included in the American Rescue Plan Act, the credits are due to expire at the end of 2022.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office recently conducted an audit of the Franklin Central School. The Key Findings were that District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts, periodically compare installed software to an authorized software inventory or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to finding sensitive information technology control weaknesses, the audit found that 9 of the District’s network user accounts were not needed. District officials generally agreed with the Audit’s recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed Alyssa’s Law, requiring schools to consider the use of silent panic alarm systems when conducting review and development of their school safety plans. The bill is named after one of the victims of the 2019 mass shooting at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Florida. The panic alarm systems cost just a few thousand dollars to purchase, and can be implemented in the classroom as a smartphone app.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 6-23-22

State Police issued 15 tickets in Deposit Tuesday during an “Operation Hard Hat” detail. Troopers monitored traffic on the Interstate through Deposit while road crews made bridge repairs. During the detail, a trooper blends in with the workers and watches for risky and unsafe behavior. 15 tickets were issued, 11 of them were for Speeding.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May, the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4% in May, locally Chenango County had 2.8% unemployment, Otsego County 2.7% and Delaware County 3.1%.

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Commerce Chenango is hosting a recruitment event today for both Willow Run Foods and Chobani, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The recruiting will be held at the Norwich CDO Workforce office at 1 O’Hara Drive in Norwich.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-22-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 22, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-22-22

The Tri Town Theater is holding a Summer Youth Theater workshop in July, for area children Grades 3 to 12, to learn about all aspects of the theater, Workshop Coordinator Morgan Sturdivant explains:

(Morgan Sturdivant 6-22-22)

The Workshops will be held at the Gateway Alliance Church in Sidney July 18th through the 22nd & July 25th through the 29th, more information is available at the Tri Town Theater Facebook Page.

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The Southern Tier Virtual Job Fair will be held online tomorrow with businesses from all over the region looking for prospective employees. Margaret Burkett of the New York Department of Labor explains:

(Margaret Burkett 6-22-22)

The live event is tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the link to Pre- Register & participate is at the WCDO Facebook Page and WCDO website. More information is available at 607-432-4800 extension 125

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Legislation co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell, is elevating care standards at animal shelters and animal rescue organizations in New York State. The new legislation will require shelters to pass state inspections, to be administered under the division of Agriculture and Markets. Violations could result in denial, revocation, suspension or refusal of license renewal as well as possible fines of between $100 and $1,000 per violation. The new standards take effect in 2025.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is sponsoring the Walton Farmers’ Market throughout the summer, the Market will be held at the Veteran’s Plaza, 181 Delaware Street in Walton, every Friday, from July 1st to September 30th from 11:00 am to 4:00 PM, more information is available at the Walton Farmer’s Market Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-22-22

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer made a rehab start Tuesday night for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a 7-6 loss, in front of a record-setting crowd of 7,491 at Mirabito Stadium against the Reading Fightin Phils, he talked to reporters after the game:

(Max Scherzer 6-22-22)

Scherzer, was throwing to fellow New York Mets Catcher James McCann, he went three and a third innings, allowing three hits and two runs, with one walk and six strikeouts on 65 pitches. McCann was 1-4 with a run scored and a walk in his fourth game with the Rumble Ponies on a rehab assignment.

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The American Red Cross continues to report low Blood Supplies, and a Blood Drive is being held today in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Ave, another Blood Drive is being held in Cooperstown from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-21-22

The Deadline to register a team for the Gus Macker Tournament in July has been pushed back, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-21-22)

To register a team for the tournament, go online to Macker.com & scroll down to the Norwich event, the Macker tournament will be at the Norwich High school Complex this year, July 8th through July 10th.

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New solitary confinement rules under the Humane Alternatives to Long Term Solitary Confinement Act, or HALT, that limits a person’s prison time in segregated confinement housing were upheld after a federal judge dismissed a challenge filed by the state correction officers’ union last year. The Act caps the amount of time an inmate can be held in segregated confinement housing to 15 days, or 20 days over a two-month period. The union petitioned to overturn the law, the court also ruled an increase in violent attacks before HALT took effect could not impact the law, which took effect April 1.

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This past January, Bassett Research Institute launched an investigation surrounding health care access and the use of telemedicine within Bassett Healthcare Network. The project was funded by a $50,000 grant from the National Institute for Health Care Management, after Bassett and other Hospitals around the country had to move to a telemedicine model on the fly as COVID numbers spiked. More information about telemedicine and the Bassett Research Institute, visit Bassett.org.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce reminds members of the Employee Retention Tax Credit is available. The Credit is a refundable payroll tax credit that can be claimed for eligible wages paid from March 13, 2020, through September 30, 2021. Employers who qualify can claim a 50% credit of up to $10,000 of qualified wages paid to each employee during that time frame. More information is available at apoerc.com.

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The Chenango County Heath Department is hosting a free COVID booster clinic at 33 Borden Avenue Monday June 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. No Appointment is necessary, more information is available at 607-337-1660.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and local Law Enforcement are investigating the passing of several counterfeit twenty-dollar bills at Oneonta area businesses. Local area businesses should be vigilant when scanning and checking cash during transactions. Photos of suspects are available at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, anyone with information can call 607-547-4273.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-21-22

Bassett Healthcare Network is putting in place new visitation guidelines at its hospital and clinic locations starting Today. All people who enter Bassett Healthcare Network’s buildings must wear a properly fitting surgical-grade mask during the entirety of their visit and participate in screening procedures upon entrance, including temperature checks and a brief questionnaire. Proper personal protective equipment will be provided at building entrances for those who need it. More information is available at bassett.org.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next regular meeting this morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber Members & Directors are urged to attend.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-20-22

by wcdonews Posted on June 20, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-20-22

State Police arrested 25 year old Mason Kneedler of Cortlandville was arrested for 5 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Kneedler is accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. An investigation was initiated after a cyber tip was received by the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Kneedler was issued appearance tickets to the Cortlandville Town Court on July 11th . .

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Willow Run Foods and Chobani will be co-hosting a Recruitment Event this Thursday in Norwich. The event will run from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Norwich CDO Workforce office at 1 O’Hara Drive in Norwich.

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The New York Mets announced that star Pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehab appearance with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Tuesday night. Scherzer will be reunited with his Mets catcher James McCann, who is also currently rehabbing with Binghamton, they are scheduled to play Reading at 6:35, tickets are available at the Mirabito Stadium Box Office or online at milb.com/binghamton/tickets.

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New York celebrated Juneteenth today, when the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The law will make it easier to sue over discriminatory voting policies and require areas with a history of civil right violations to get approval before changing election rules.

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The Associated Press reported today that New York’s new law barring sales of bullet-resistant vests to most civilians doesn’t cover the type of armor worn by Payton Gendron of Conklin, when he killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, May 14th. Gendron wore a steel-plated vest, which stopped a bullet fired at him by a security guard in the supermarket. New York’s law restricts sales of soft bullet-resistant vests to people who work in law enforcement and the military, plus people in certain other professions that require protective gear, that list has not been finalized.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-20-22

Oneonta Police arrested 31-year-old Terry DeCutler of Sidney and 34-year-old Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla,, for 2nd degree murder, for the May 30th murder of Kaleb O’Neill in the alley near 6 Dietz Street. They were arraigned in City of Oneonta Court and were remanded to the custody of the Otsego County Sheriff pending court action on Wednesday. The investigation is continuing, Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department Detectives Division at (607) 432-1111.

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State Troopers were dispatched Friday to a report of a drowning at Highland Park in the town of Union. When troopers arrived, a 12-year-old boy had already been pulled out of the pool by lifeguards and CPR was being performed. The 12-year-old was not breathing and had no pulse. Troopers, EMT & members if the Endwell Fire Department eventually had the 12-year-old breathing and did have a pulse when he was transported to Wilson Hospital, & he was later airlifted to Upstate University Hospital where he is still listed in critical condition.

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Governor Hochul announced that $567 million is now available to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. This one-time, low-income utility bill credit will be applied to affected customers’ bills by the utilities, & requires no action by customers enrolled in the EAP program, The credit is expected to be applied to customers’ accounts by Aug. 1st. .

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Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Election Protection Hotline will be available for the upcoming June 28th election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 18 until Sunday, June 26. Voters that experience problems can report issues to OAG by calling the new hotline number at (866) 390-2992, or by emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov.

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Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM at the , Quality Inn, on State Highway 23. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

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