WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-25-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 25, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-25-22

State Senator Fred Akshar joined Broome County officials to welcome the “Hockey 4 Hope” charity event back, on 2 nights at the SUNY Broome Ice Center in Binghamton to raise money to help alleviate the financial burden associated with fighting cancer. The charity hockey game begins with “Paint the Ice” today 5:00 to 8:00 PM where attendees will be able to paint a message of hope, love, and remembrance on the ice. On Saturday, the Hockey 4 Hope Hockey game will begin at 6:00 PM, more information is available at Hockey4hope.com.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 32 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton pleaded guilty to 2nd degree attempted murder, Criminal possession of a weapon & Strangulation, in connection with the attack on his girlfriend in July of 2021 in the town of Vestal. Wilmarth is expected to be sentenced to 15 years to life upon sentencing in June.

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Governor Kathy Hochul & Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin wrote an op-ed piece in a Downstate news paper this week, they claimed that New York’s Bail Reform doesn’t need to be repealed, but there are changes needed to the law. Governor Hochul wrote that problems that needs to be addressed include Repeat offenders, those accused of hate crimes, judges should be allowed to set bail; even if the crime would not currently be bail-eligible. The Governor wrote that judges should be able to set bail in all felony cases involving illegal guns, including guns given or sold to minors, & in crimes involving guns, judges should be able to set more restrictive pretrial conditions

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-25-22

Tomorrow night, the Community Cultural Center in Downtown Sidney will have a Comedy night performance by Dan Viola, Center Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-25-22)

Viola has previously performed in the region at the Former Silo Restaurant during their longtime Comedy Night series, Tickets for tomorrow night at $20 & includes a beverage, more information is available at 607-604-4584.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass band Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade comments:

(Phil Wade 3-25-22)

More information about Saturday Night’s Show at 7:00 PM, or upcoming shows can be found at jerichoarts.com.

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The Afton Sertoma Club presents Goofy Golf again this year at the Afton Central school, Spokesperson Judy Hinman explains:

(Judy Hinman 3-25-22)

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, no pre registration is required.

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The Afton Community Theater & the Tri-Town Theater have teamed up again for “Into The Woods” to be performed in Norwich tonight & this weekend, George Wells is the producer & is in the cast & he said that the show was whipped together by Cameron Kinnear, a local man who has been involved in theater all over the country:

(George Wells 3-25-22)

Tickets are available at tritown.booktix.com, the shows are tonight, Saturday Night at 7:30 PM & Sunday Afternoon at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich.

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Chenango River Theatre’s 14th annual Winter Gala will be held at the Genegantslet Golf Club this Saturday from 6:00 – 9:30pm. The evening includes both a Silent and Live Auction, according to Theater Director Zach Curtis:

(Zach Curtis 3-23-22)

Curtis said that they will also be announcing the schedule of shows this year, at Saturday night’s event.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-24-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 24, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-24-22

The State Department of Labor reported that the number of private sector jobs in the Sate increased over the month by 39,800, or 0.5%, to 7,888,300 in February. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 5.3% to 4.9% in February.

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This Week is National Poison Prevention Week, the State Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of prevention measures to reduce the risk of poisoning. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Annual Report on Pediatric Poisoning Fatalities and Injuries pediatric poisonings involving children under 5 years of age resulted in 43 fatalities in 2020, a 26 percent increase from 2019. Consumers can file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Protection at dos.ny.gov, more information about household poisons is available by calling 800-697-1220.

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CDO Workforce in Norwich is offering free in-person training to support job seekers to successfully apply for jobs. The 4-day “Jobs Jump-Start” training series will run from Monday, April 11th to Thursday, April 14th. Class times: 11:00am to 12:30pm. Training will be at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center at 1 O’Hara Drive, Norwich, To register call (607) 334-2201.

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227 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 210th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during graduation exercises at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. Over 50 of the new troopers will be assigned to Troop C in Sidney.

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The city of Oneonta announced plans to close West Street between Chestnut and Center streets for 5 months, for a construction project, starting Monday. The project calls for the replacement of water mains, sewer mains, manholes, catch basins and fire hydrants as well as related infrastructure. Detours will be posted, Construction work will be done between 7 am. and 3:30 pm. on week days and is expected to be completed in August prior to the return of students to SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College.

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For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Oneonta’s Muller Plaza will be the site of the “Main Street Goes Blue Event” tomorrow, spokesperson Rebecca Hess explains:

(Rebecca Hess 3-25-22)

The Program runs tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Oneonta, more information about the program is available at 1-888-345-0225.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-23-22

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Leroy Williams of Oneonta following a Domestic Dispute in the Town of Oneonta on March 1st. Williams was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment, he faces court action shortly.

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The American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems. At the same time, the Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable, and individuals are urged to schedule a blood or platelet donation. To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. The next blood drive locally will be in Sidney on March 29 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street.

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State Trooper T.J. Conklin responded to a welfare check of an elderly man at the Whitney Point Rest Area off I-81. Trooper Conklin learned the man’s family accidentally left him behind at the rest stop after he stepped out to stretch his legs. State police say the man had no phone, Trooper Conklin located a family member out of state who was able to connect with the family members in the car. The man’s family realized he wasn’t sleeping in the back seat where he left his jacket over some baggage, They had already traveled 3 hours away, so Trooper Conklin drove the man to Roscoe where they all had dinner together at a local diner.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-23-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 23, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-23-22

New York State plans to start testing wastewater in all counties across New York State for variants of the coronavirus and track changes in concentration. The sub-variant is responsible for an uptick in cases, making up about 42% in the state. State health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett and Governor Hochul stressed that vaccines continue to be a critical tool & people should take advantage of vaccines, and to contact their physician if they get sick, in order to avoid more serious illness.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Robert Wehrenberg on a warrant for failure to appear in Otsego County Court. Wehrenberg previously failed to appear in Otsego County Court, a bench warrant was issued through Otsego County Court, he did make an appearance in court and was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility, & will appear in Otsego County Court at a later date.

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The Sidney United Way is hosting an event to support their “Share The Love” Campaign this weekend, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 3-23-22)

More information is available at SIDNEYUNITEDWAY.ORG or on their Facebook Page.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the introduction of the “Rural Prosperity Act” today to stream line local governments ability to access federal programs that are spread out & inefficient:

(Gillibrand 3-23-22)

Senator Gillibrand said that currently, there are more than 400 federal programs dedicated to helping rural communities, spread across 13 departments, and over 50 offices and sub-agencies. This bill would cut federal red tape by establishing the Office of Rural Prosperity, a permanent office in the White House tasked with coordinating federal efforts to support and connect New York’s rural communities to federal programs.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-23-22

State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said that she doesn’t expect to see a “steep surge” in COVID-19 cases as a new omicron subvariant grows more prevalent in the state. Dr. Bassett said that the BA.2 variant comprises about 42% of all New York State cases, the positivity rate of COVID tests on Monday was back up to 2.36%.

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State Police arrested 42 year old David Hook & 41 year old David Alleyne, both of Delhi for Criminal Mischief, Auto stripping, Falsifying Business Records & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles at a private residence in the town of Delhi. Hook allegedly took a stolen catalytic converter to Otsego Auto Crushers in the town of Davenport and signed a receipt that he was the owner of the stolen catalytic converter, Alleyne was found to be in possession of a stolen catalytic converter, Both men were issued appearance tickets and released & will appear in the Davenport & Delhi Town Courts shortly.

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Fantasy sports contests like those operated by FanDuel and DraftKings were declared constitutional in New York on Tuesday by the state’s highest court. The state Court of Appeals reversed an appeals court’s decision last year that found daily fantasy sports violated the state constitution’s ban on gambling.

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Chenango River Theatre’s 14th annual Winter Gala will be held at the Genegantslet Golf Club this Saturday from 6:00 – 9:30pm.  The evening includes both a Silent and Live Auction, according to Theater Director Zach Curtis:

(Zach Curtis 3-23-22)

Curtis said that they will also be announcing the schedule of shows this year, at Saturday night’s event, Tickets for Saturday Night are available online at chenangorivertheatre.org or by calling 607-656-8778.

Delaware County Public Health reported that a raccoon in the Town of Tompkins has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon attacked and exposed one dog; no human exposures were reported. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations and received a booster. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832- 5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-22-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-22-21

Sidney Police responded to a trespassing complaint on March 17th at a vacant home on Ritton Street in the Village. During the investigation it was learned that a male involved in the case had an active arrest warrant issued by Delaware County Family Court. 41 year old James Nash was arrested on a Delaware County Family Court warrant & was then turned over to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wegmans has issued a voluntary recall for select store brand pre-cut fruit due to possible listeria contamination. Certain Wergman’s brands of Watermelon, Pineapple, Cantalopes & Melons are part of the recall, the items may be returned to the Customer Service desk for a full refund. For more information, customers can call 1-855-934-3663.

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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident that killed an Otsego County man Sunday morning. The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. Sunday in the town of Brookfield, deputies found a Jeep Cherokee off the road and overturned partially in a creek. 36-year-old Travis Chesebro of West Edmeston was pronounced dead at the scene, the investigation is ongoing.

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For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Oneonta’s Muller Plaza will be the site of the “Main Street Goes Blue Event” on Friday, spokesperson Rebecca Hess explains:

(Rebecca Hess 3-22-22)

The Program runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday in Oneonta, more information about the program is available at 1-888-345-0225.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-22-22

Governor Kathy Hochul reported that the State Health Department is closely monitoring BA.2 variant of COVID 19 as the positivity rate has increased over the last several days. On Sunday, the rate increased back up to 1.98%, 901 Patients are Hospitalized, there are 159 in an ICU with 71 on ventilators, 6 died in hospitals & nursing homes Sunday from the virus.

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Today is “National Agriculture Day” a day to celebrate the importance of the American Farm, Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers told WCDO News that the number of farms continues to trend downward:

(Bradd Vickers 3-22-22)

Vickers said that Agriculture has contributed more than 5.7 billion dollars to New York State’s economy, there are 33,400 farms in the State with 6,900,000 acres of operated farmland, more information is available at ccfbny.org.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will be holding a Job Fair at the BOCES in Grand Gorge on May 10th, the event will run from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, businesses wishing to participate can call the chamber at 746-2281 for more information.

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The annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser in Chenango County shattered last year’s record of $38,315, by bringing in over $52,000 Saturday. 40 participants shaved their heads, in solidarity with children enduring cancer treatments, Saturday’s event was dedicated to 6 year old Trinity O’Connor, of Sidney, who recently passed away following a 4 year battle with cancer.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-21-22

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State Liquor Authority is now accepting applications for new permits to allow craft beverage manufacturing businesses the ability to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages while their liquor license is pending. These new permits can generally be processed and approved in less than 30 days, compared to applications for new licenses that currently take an average of six months, expediting the time it takes to open a new craft beverage manufacturing businesses throughout the state.

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The State Health Department is warning New Yorkers about a potentially deadly virus found in ticks in New York State. This year, Ticks may carry the Heartland virus, which causes symptoms in humans such as fever, nausea, diarrhea, joint pain, and low white blood cells. The State Health Department reports that in tick-infested areas, avoid contact with soil, leaf litter and vegetation, Wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave, Wear enclosed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Consider using insect repellent, Avoid contacting vegetation & Avoid sitting directly on the ground or on stone walls.

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The Joint Commission on Public Ethics passed a motion Friday that orders former governor Andrew Cuomo to repay royalties from his book deal. The move is the second time the commission has ordered Cuomo to repay his earnings from the book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” JCOPE gave Cuomo approval to write the book in July 2020, he earned $5.1 million from the book, but an investigation by the State Assembly found that the book was written in part by state employees during their off-hours. Following the investigation, JCOPE rescinded the book’s approval. Cuomo’s team denied the allegations.

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Beginning April 1st, the State DEC will be adopting changes to fishing regulations that will make fishing easier for New Yorkers. Changes include year-round fishing for Atlantic salmon as well as other lake and pond fish. Ice fishing will also be permitted on all waters, except for a few limitations. There are also new season opening dates for several species of fish, as well as changes to harvest sizes. The full list is available on the DEC’s website.

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The Sidney United Way finished a successful fundraising campaign, spokesman Ray Baker told WCDO News how they did:

(Ray Baker 3-21-22)

More information about the United way is available at sidneyunitedway.org.

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After a 2 year absence, The National Baseball Hall of Fame announces the return of the 2022 Hall of Fame Classic, scheduled for Saturday, May 28th at Doubleday Field. Hall of Fame members Wade Boggs, Fergie Jenkins, Jack Morris, Tim Raines and Ted Simmons will be joined by at least one additional Hall of Famer as well as recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for a seven-inning legends game at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field. Tickets are available via phone at 1-888-325-0470 or by a link at baseballhall.org. The schedule features a pre-game Home Run Contest at noon, followed by the first pitch at 1:05 p.m.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-21-22

The State Health Department reported that 119,475 were tested for COVID 19 with 2,013 positives on Saturday, for a positivity rate of 1.68%. Patient Hospitalization are down to 900 statewide, with 159 ICU Patients, with 77 on a ventilators. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 12

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Delaware County Public Health reported 47 new cases of COVID 10 for the week of March 12th through the 18th. The County has had 15 deaths attributed to the virus since January 1st.

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Governor Kathy Hochul wants to expand the number of bail-eligible crimes, and give judges more discretion to consider the criminal history of those accused of serious felonies. Bail reform may be be modified in the state budget, which is due on April 1st.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-18-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 18, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-18-22

New York will distribute more than 20 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests statewide through the spring. The state will also continue providing test kits to nursing homes, adult care facilities and schools, including one million tests to upstate schools through the end of the school year. Currently, the state has the COVID positivity rate down to about 1.5%, health officials are keeping an eye on the BA-2 strain, which has been reported in small number so far in several states.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office swore in K9 Edge this week. Edge is a Dutch Shepard, training is underway, he will be used for explosives detection, patrol and tracking.

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The State Senate passed a bill this week to suspend the state Gas tax from May 1st to the end of the year. The State Assembly has not tackeled the bill yet, state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said that he supports the measure & Governor Kathy Hochul’s office said that she would sign the bill should it make it to her desk. New Yorkers pay 66.6 cents in taxes on a gallon of gas, State gas taxes are 48.2 cents a gallon.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-18-22

Norwich St. Baldrick’s annual head shaving fundraiser to fight childhood cancers will again be a virtual event this Saturday, Event Organizer Jamie Burchill told WCDO News how the virtual event will work:

(Jamie Burchill 3-18-22)

Burchill said that last year’s event in Norwich, despite being a virtual event, raised a record $38,315, those wishing to participate can go to Stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich2022.

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The Out of The Woodwork Players will be presenting the comedy “Always A Bridesmaid” at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater March 18th, 19th & 20th, Players Spokesperson Denise Marshal explains:

(Denise Marshall 3-4-22)

The Show will be at 7:30 Friday & Saturday Nights & 2:00 Pm Sunday, tickets will be available at the door, they can also be reserved by calling 563-2582.

COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER at 1 BRIDGE Street in Sidney presents SPRING CONCERT SERIES featuring Will & Friends featuring special guest Jami Novak saturday Night at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 presale, $10.00 at the door, More information is available at 607-604-4584.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly 29,000 small and micro businesses throughout New York State have been awarded over $500 million in grant funds through the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 98% of Awards Have Gone to Businesses with Fewer than 10 Employees and 90% to Have Gone to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 50-year-old Matthew May of Starlight, Pennsylvania from a Delaware County Family Court Warrant. On Friday March 11th, Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested May, following a domestic dispute, they learned that May had an active Warrant for his arrest issued by the Delaware County Family Court for failure to pay child support. May was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility without bail, on Monday Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies took custody of May and transported him to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he is to serve six months in jail or until payments are made to the Delaware County Family Court.

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The State Office of General Services announced that surplus vehicle auctions have been scheduled through the month of July. All auctions are scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM, more information on specific items and terms of sale, is available at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore, Locally, auctions will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, at 249 Glenwood Road, Binghamton & on Wednesday, May 18 at the State Department of Transportation 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton and on Tuesday, July 12th at State Police Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-17-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 17, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-17-22

69 year old Michael Murray of Sidney was arrested and charged yesterday with possessing child pornography. Murray allegedly possessed child pornography images and videos on his phone, he appeared in federal Court and was detained pending further proceedings, Murray could face 10 to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life, if convicted.

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Joshua Taylor was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the July 15, 2015 murder of James High. Taylor was found guilty of 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon killing High on Chenango Street in Binghamton outside of a bar. Taylor was convicted previously in 2017 but was granted a new trial by the New York State Appellate Division after ruling that the jury received insufficient instructions regarding circumstantial evidence.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation Wednesday to address workplace harassment and discrimination. One of the bills will require the Division of Human Rights to establish a toll-free confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment, another bill establishes the release of personnel records to discredit victims of workplace discrimination counts as a retaliatory action under the Human Rights Law.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 40 year old Ramon Ortiz of Queens for promoting prison contraband. Ortiz is accused of possessing contraband within his body while confined as an inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. A Search Warrant was obtained and Ortiz was transported to Bassett Hospital to verify and facilitate the medical removal of tobacco concealed in a body cavity, Ortiz taken to Town of Kortright Court for arraignment and was released on his own recognizance, to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charge. Ortiz remains incarcerated on the unrelated federal charge.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Martin Planty of Walton for violating the terms of an Order of Protection. Planty is accused of electronically contacted the protected party on an Order of Protection twice, while incarcerated in the Delaware County Correctional Facility, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Contempt & he was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Walton Court on a later date. He remains incarcerated at the Delaware County Correctional Facility on an unrelated charge.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-17-22

US. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is the chair of the Subcommittee on Personnel, conducted a hearing Wednesday on the negative health effects of burn pits on military veterans. Gillibrand said Wednesday that if they served, they should be covered & treated:

(Gillibrand 3-17-22)

Senator Gillibrand’s “Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act” passed in the House of Representatives two weeks ago as part of the Honoring our PACT Act, she is working to get it passed in the Senate.

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State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement campaign will run through Sunday, During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 47,349 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,403 arrests for DWI.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrrested 69-year-old Harvey Sandig of Stamford for driving with a suspended license. On March 10th, Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 23 in the Town of Kortright, at a high rate of speed. Sandig was stopped, the investigation revealed that his driving privileges were suspended for failure to answer a previous summons & there was an active warrant for Sandig’s arrest issued by the Village of Sidney Court for failure to appear. Sandig was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle an d speeding, he was issued Tickets returnable to the Town of Kortright Court, he was turned over to Village of Sidney Police Department for the Arrest Warrant.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the web-based application portal for hemp farmers seeking to obtain a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season. The license was made possible by a law the Governor signed last month. The portal was opened this week by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, it allows hemp farmers to apply at businessexpress.ny.gov.

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HELIOS CARE of Oneonta will have a new program,”The Art of Bereavement” in which grieving individuals will using art to explore grief and loss. The 5 part series will be run by 2 facilitators, one of them is Jessica Weeden , who told WCDO News about the program:

(Jessica Weeden 3-17-22)

The Art of Bereavement sessions run from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm, The event is free, and registration is required by calling (607) 432-5525 by March 25th.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-16-22

by wcdonews Posted on March 16, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-16-22

The State Comptroller’s Office conducted an audit of the State Department of Health, they found that the Department was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York. A lack of funding for public health forced the Department to operate without critical information systems and staff that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes, also the department did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as Governor Cuomo took control of information provided to the public. The Auditors believe that the actual number of nursing home residents who died is still uncertain.

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The US Air Force Band will be performing a free concert in Oneonta this evening, spokesman Gene Schmidt explains:

(Gene Schmidt 3-16-22)

Schmidt said that proof of vaccination & masks are required for tonight’s concert at the Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on Main Street in Delhi last Friday with a non-functional headlight. Deputies stopped the vehicle, the driver was identified as 19-year-old Skylar Pesout of Sidney Center, Deputies charged him with DWI and driving with blood alcohol content of .14%. Pesout was also issued Traffics Tickets & was released on an appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.

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Commerce Chenango Tourism announced their Inaugural “Wine Beer Food Festival” on July 30th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News about the new venture on the WCDO Morning show this morning:

(Kerri Green 3-16-22)

More information is available at chenangowbffest.com, as well as their Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages.

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The Afton Community Theater & the Tri-Town Theater are teaming up for “Into The Woods” later this month in Norwich. Cast Members Sarah Norris and Mikaela Sepulveda talked about the characters they portray in this musical, on the WCDO Morning show this morning:

(Sarah Mikaela 3-26-22)

The show will be at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich on Friday & Saturday Nights, March 25 & 26th with a Sunday Afternoon Matinee on March 27th, Tickets are available at tritown.booktix.com more information is also available on their Facebook Page.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-16-22

Norwich City Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Mitchell Street Friday Morning, the driver left the vehicle & ran, & was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. Norwich police charged 23 year old Dylan Keenan of Bridgewater for criminal possession of a controlled substance, obstruction of governmental administration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, plus Keenan was wanted on several outstanding warrants from different police agencies. Police confiscated methamphetamines packaged for sale, Keenan was processed & was was released on an appearance ticket, but was turned over to State Police for additional processing on the warrants.

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The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for January 2022. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% in December 2021 to 5.3% in January 2022. Delaware & Chenango Counties reported at 4% Unemployment, Otsego had 4.1% unemployment in January.

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Jake Cotten was elected as Unadilla’s new village mayor over challenger Christopher Price in village elections Tuesday, by a vote of 117 to 82. Democrat Paul Baldwin and Republican Joseph Paliotta won trustee seats on the Unadilla Village Board. In Otego, Democrat David Clapper & Republican James Salisbury were elected to the village board.

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The State DEC announced that the annual brush burning ban begins in New York State today, the ban runs through May 14 this year, more information is available at dec.ny.gov.

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