WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-16-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 16, 2021

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-16-21

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their holiday Festivities starting December 4th, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 11-16-21)

More information about Holiday events & other events can be found at the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Helios Care announced that their annual Tree Of Lights Ceremony will return to an “In-Person” Event this Sunday, Director of Development & Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 11-16-21)

More information about the Tree of Lights, or other programs can be found at helioscare.org or by calling 432-6773.

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Jury selection began in Broome County Court yesterday in the trial of 44-year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit, who has been charged with 1st degree attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a firearm and several other charges, for allegedly shooting Trooper Ryan Thorp on June 23rd. State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Sunrise Terrace in Deposit when shots rang out and Trooper Thorp was wounded in the arm, Trooper Thorp is still recovering from his injuries.

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Chenango County Health Department reported their 87th death related to COVID 19 today. Officials reported that they have 185 active cases, 31% are vaccinated, they are up to 469 quarantined, 6 hospitalized, they have had a total of 5143 total cases since the pandemic started.

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Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics, that will be open to the public. O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the Moderna vaccine only. Appointments are required at 746-0525. Also, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, that clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No appointment is needed for the Oneonta clinic. More Information is available at bassett.org and the Bassett Facebook page.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle operated by 32- year-old Jesse McHargue of Middleburgh, last Thursday for inadequate tail lamps. Deputies learned that McHargue’s driver’s license was revoked due failing to answer a previous summons out of the Town of Middleburgh. McHargue was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Tail Lamps, he was released and was directed to appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-16-21

Delaware County Public Health reported another COVID death in their report covering Saturday through Monday, bringing their total to 68. They reported 79 new positive cases, a positivity rate of 10.85%, 245 active cases and 268 quarantined.

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The Village of Bainbridge Board of Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 PM in the Bainbridge Town Hall at 15 North Main Street; masks are required in order to attend the meeting.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the legal service providers who will be awarded portions of the $25 million in federal funding to offer free legal assistance and comprehensive housing stability services. The legal assistance is aimed at helping both tenants and landlords resolve rent-related disputes & maintaining tenants’ housing stability. Locally, the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, awarded $3,998,452 to serve the Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Central New York and parts of the North Country.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob’s Diner, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-15-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 15, 2021

P.M NEWS MONDAY 11-15-21

State Police are warning residents to keep an eye out for people stealing packages out of mailboxes and off porches, following incidents that have been reported in the towns of Hartwick, Garrattsville and New Lisbon. Police said that today, 2 people were arrested and charged with Petty Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy, arrested were 42 year old Karen Decarlo of Garrattsville and 41 year old Joshua Talbot of Garrattsville, after Troopers spotted them in a vehicle near mailboxes on State Highway 205 after receiving a complaint of a larceny from a mailbox. Decarlo and Talbot were arrested, processed then released on appearance tickets to the Hartwick Town Court on January 12th.

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The 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday at 12:30 pm. The Norwich YMCA spokesperson Shannon Gawronski explains:

(Shannon Gawronski 11-12-21)

The annual event directly benefits the YMCA, to register for the run, go to raceroster.com/events, More information is available by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622 and ask to speak to Shannon Gawronski or Jamey Mullen, or by emailing Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.

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State Police & Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Crash near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 Friday morning. State Police reported that the crash occurred when 22-year-old Kenneth Button of Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old James Glover of Norwich, Glover’s mini van overturned & he was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus for treatment.

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The Unadilla Historical Association & the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their Santa Saturday & Holiday Magic Parade on December 4th, Spokesperson Linda Bickos told WCDO what is scheduled:

(Linda Bickos 11-15-21)

More Information is available at the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-15-21

New York State’s COVID 19 numbers have been trending back up over the last week, after Test Results were reported Saturday. Over 156,000 were tested with 5078 testing positive, for a 3.25% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalization are back up over 1900, patients in an ICU bed was just under 400, and those on ventilators were back up to 216, there were 29 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes Saturday from COVID.

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Delaware County Public Health added 54 more COVID 19 cases Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate of 8.5%. They reported 248 active cases, 13 hospitalized, 354 quarantined. Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccination clinic on Saturday November 20th at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus from 10AM-1PM. ALL children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register go to apps2.health.ny.gov. J&J vaccine will be available for walk-ins over the age of 18. For more information call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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SUNY Broome admitted the Windsor High School’s entire Senior Class of 2022 to the college in the Windsor/SUNY Broome College Express Partnership event last Wednesday. Windsor Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Scott Beattie told WCDO News that this is the classic Win Win for all parties:

(Scott Beattie 11-12-21)

Beattie said that this was the 3rd year of the College Express Partnership, Windsor’s Class of 2020 became the 1st full class in history to be immediately admitted to SUNY Broome.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-12-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 12, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-12-21

Firefighters responded to the report of a Structure Fire at 26 Cushman Street in New Berlin Thursday Evening. The fire was confined to a garage & no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the New Berlin & South New Berlin Fire Department responded.

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State Police & local Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Collision near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 this morning, shortly before 8:00 AM. State Police reported that the crash occurred when a 22-year-old male from Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old male of Norwich, the mini van was overturned in the accident & the driver was transported to AO Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus for treatment. The investigation is continuing.

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State Police were dispatched to a 1-vehicle rollover on Route 7B in the town of Fenton last night. Troopers located the driver, 40 year old Billy Knickerbocker of Kirkwood, with serious injuries; he was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment. Knickerbocker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets to the Fenton Town Court on December 2nd.

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The Chenango County Health Department is offering a Pfizer Vaccine clinic for children ages 5 and up on November 18th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Norwich in the South Plaza. More information is available at co.chenango.ny.us.

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Tri-Town Theatre will present “All Together Now” this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells told WCDO about the production:

(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)

Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.

A.M. NEWS Friday 11-12-21

The Sidney Central School Alumni Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 18th Induction Weekend on Today and tomorrow, Committee Chairman Greg Davie explains:

(Greg Davie 11-12-21)

Those being honored this year are longtime Coach Mike Brazee, Soccer standout Paula Foote Breese, Multi-sport star Michael Graham, his sister Caitlin Graham Polnaszek, & Football standout Patrick Simonds, more information is available at 643-5728.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vaccination clinic for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be held from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, in UHS Cardiology Norwich, located on the hospital’s 1st floor, for more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is planning an online Auction starting at 5:00 PM today, and they will also return with an in person Auction November 19th, as their 2 main Fundraisers this year. Spokesman Bob Brzozowski told WCDO News that they hope to bounce back this year after just doing an online auction last year, due to the pandemic & shutdown:

(Bob Brzozwski 11-12-21)

The online auction can be found at 32auctions.com, the in person auction will be held November 19th at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta, more information about both auctions are available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.

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Sidney Scout Troops will be going throughout the Village of Sidney tomorrow, picking up food donations for the Sidney food bank as part of their Scouting For Food initiative. Pack 34 will also be collecting bottles and cans as a fundraiser to help cover their yearly expenses. Residents should have all items by the front door by 10:00 AM tomorrow.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-11-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-11-21

Otsego County Department of Health reported 21 new COVID 19 cases Wednesday, the county remains at a High level of community transmission. The CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommend everyone, even those who are fully vaccinated, to continue to wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. Otsego County reports a Vaccination Rate of 56.1% of total population fully vaccinated.

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Acco Brands in Sidney presented a $1,000 check today to the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee, to help continue upgrades & improvements at the park, Committee member Tom Ruff commented the ceremony this afternoon:

(Tom Ruff 11-11-21)

Dan Fenton presented the check on behalf of Acco today, and promised that support for the Veterans Memorial park will continue:

(Dan Fenton 11-11-21)

Ruff said that they are currently working with an area contractor to determine the costs of the projects and hope to have the projects completed next year.

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Beginning today and extending well into December, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting a pop-up thrift shop in the Southside Mall. For a split of the proceeds, the Delaware Valley Humane Society, Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, and Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans will assist the SQSPCA in recruiting volunteers to cash out customers and mind the store. The SQSPCA Pop-up Thrift Shop will be open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through December 19. More information is available at sqspca.org, or 607-547-8111, extension 108.

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The State Police, the State DOT and the Thruway Authority announced that State Police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record number of tickets during 2021’s Operation Hardhat, which is a joint initiative to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways. A total of 2,336 tickets were issued during Operation Hardhat details this year, breaking the previous record of 2,018 tickets set during 2020. The region with the highest number of Tickets was the Southern Tier, with 490.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that Construction Mechanic First Class Richard Scheiner or Worcester is the first veteran from his district to be inducted into the State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Scheiner served as a member of the Naval Seabees from 1979 to 1994, receiving numerous awards during his service time. The induction ceremony was held virtually earlier today.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-11-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID deaths for the period of Tuesday & Wednesday, with 60 new positive cases and a positivity rate up to 8.5%. Delaware County reports 212 active cases, 11 are hospitalized and 298 are quarantined, the total number of deaths is now 67. 52.7% of County residents are fully vaccinated.

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The Resilient Sidney ZOOM meeting will be held today, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Sidney residents were recently ask to fill out a survey of for ideas for acres of land adjacent to Keith Clark Park & Behind the Sidney Veterans Park. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO of the expected timeline after tonight’s ZOOM meeting:

(Andy Matviak 11-11-21)

The link to the Zoom meeting is available on the village website or at the Resilient-Sidney.com website. More information is available at 561-2337.

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The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic for children age 5-11 today at the Oneonta High School Gymnasium, the clinic will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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The Bainbridge American Legion Post 806 will host a Flag & Monument Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 PM this afternoon for Veterans Day, in the Bainbridge Village Park. The Bainbridge American Legion Post 806 donated and recently installed the new lighting in the park and will present the “First Lighting” during this Veterans Day ceremony. Post 806 is inviting everyone in our Bainbridge area to attend.

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For Veterans Day today In Sidney, there will be a ceremony this afternoon at the Sidney American Legion. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM, All are welcome to attend.

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The Oneonta Community Concert Band will have a salute for Veterans today at 3:00 PM. The concert is free & open to the public at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street in Oneonta, Pandemic protocols will be observed. More information is available at 376-7485 or the Oneonta Community Concert Band Facebook page.

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The Sidney Town Office Building will be Closed Today & Friday for Veterans Day. The Sidney Town Office will open Monday with regular hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & Fridays 9:00 to 12:00 Noon.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-10-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 10, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-10-21

Tri-Town Theatre will present “All Together Now” this weekend in Sidney, Cameron Kinnear & George Wells stopped by WCDO this morning to talk about the production:

(Cameron Kinnear-George Wells 11-10-21)

Performances will take place at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney at 8:00pm Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday, Tickets can be purchased online at tritown.booktix.com or at the door.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the “Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs” initiative, to revitalize the industry that was severely curtailed because of the pandemic. $100 million will be used for a worker recovery fund, which will pay up to 36,000 workers $2,700 if they qualify, another $100 million will go toward the tourism return-to-work grant program, which will pay businesses for employee retention. Companies can get up to $5,000 for each new full-time employee and $2,500 for part-time workers, as long as they stay for more than 6 months.

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The State Health Department reported that 75% of all New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 vaccine dose, the numbers are expected to go up quickly as children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a children’s dose of the vaccine. On Monday, there were 1,878 New Yorkers hospitalized with COVID-19, the 7-day rolling positivity average was 2.65%, which is up from 2.24% in the previous week, local County Health Departments have reported lower vaccine rates & higher positivity rates in their COVID testing.

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Following Monday’s announcement of the closing on the merger of the Price Chopper/ Market 32 & Tops Supermarkets, 12 of the stores that were divested out of the merger were sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Today, C&S announced that their stores will bring back the name “Grand Union”, the current Tops Supermarkets locally in Cooperstown & Norwich will be Grand Union Supermarkets, the changeover is expected to be complete in February.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement had been reached with Ticket Fulfillment Services and 5 ticket resale websites to give money back to people who had tickets to an event that was canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic. The $4.4 million settlement means that thousands of New Yorkers who were denied refunds for events, will be refunded. New Yorkers who purchased tickets to an event through TFS or its affiliates go to customer support on the website where the tickets were purchased initially, for a full refund.

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The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced the availability of a web-based portal at cannabis.ny.gov/local-government, through which localities seeking to opt-out of hosting cannabis retail dispensary and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees within their jurisdictions, can easily send their requests to the state Cannabis Control Board. The new state Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act gives cities, towns, and villages until December 31, 2021 to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. Localities that opt-out by December 31, 2021, can always opt back in. After the December 31 deadline has passed, the Office of Cannabis Management will compile the information provided by localities and make it public so that those seeking a license will have the information they need to find jurisdictions in which they can operate.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-10-21

State Police responded to a fatal accident Saturday involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred on State Highway 17C near exit 69 in the town of Union, where 38 year old Wesley Conklin entered the roadway and was stuck by 2 vehicles. Conklin was pronounced deceased at the scene, no criminal charges will be filed. State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, Johnson City Fire and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.

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The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID vaccine clinic for children age 5-11 on Thursday at the Oneonta High School Gym from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You MUST register online for an appointment at otsegocounty.com, all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-9-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 9, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-9-21

State Police at Endwell arrested 32 year old James Kvassay of the town of Union on Sunday, for the felony 3rd degree Arson. Troopers were dispatched to assist with a house fire on Foster Street in the town of Union, their investigation revealed that Kvassay allegedly intentionally set the residence on fire, he was arrested & was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with the Price Chopper & Tops Friendly Market supermarket chains, where they will divest themselves of 12 stores located around the state, in connection with the companies’ proposed merger, in order to promote competition & keep groceries prices from going up even more than they have been. The agreement resolves an 8-month investigation that the Office of the Attorney General conducted with the Federal Trade Commission, it will continue to keep union jobs in the stores. Price Chopper and Tops have closed on the merger the 2 companies today, The stores will keep their names and management but will be owned by a new parent company called Northeast Grocery. C&S Wholesale Grocers agreed to purchase the divested stores, including the Tops location in Cooperstown.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Great Western Catskills Film Commission. The commission will use of occupancy tax revenue, The Commission was created to develop the motion picture, television, advertising, and entertainment media industry in Delaware County. The primary focus of the commission is to increase local employment opportunities and increase revenue for Delaware County businesses. The project is spearheaded by Delhi resident Lisa Wisely, the website is GreatWesternCatskillsFilmCommission.com, anyone with a potential filming location is encouraged to submit information on the website.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Jolly Holly days parade on December 3rd this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 11-9-21)

Anyone needing more information can email the chamber: office@sidneychamber.org or call 561-2642.

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Operation Merry Christmas has placed more of their Christmas Trees in Area businesses, where people can take a tag off of the tree and return with the item requested on the tag. Program Spokesperson Dorene Ireland said that last year was one of the busiest years in the program’s history:

(Dorene Ireland 11-9-21)

Ireland said that the give away day will be on Saturday December 11th starting at 9:00 AM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, more information is available on the Opreation Merry Christmas Facebook page.

A.M. News TUESDAY 11-9-21

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino, former Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and others will be unveiling the newly-named “Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge” today at 1:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the James S. Moore Post 167, 4466 River Road in Downsville in the parking lot. Legislation was passed last year by Crouch in honor of the fallen veterans who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta 2022 Kickoff Meeting will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will be held at Galaxy Bowl starting at 7:00 PM

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Delaware County Public Health reported another death from COVID 19 in their latest report, covering Saturday through Monday, they have had 65 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Delaware County had 76 new cases, for a positivity rate of 6.8.%, they increased to 196 active cases, 12 hospitalized and 220 quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-8-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 8, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-8-21

The Delaware County Chamber launched their 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign today, Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 11-8-21)

Pucci said that any business that wants to have a Collection box should contact the Chamber at 746-2281. The campaign will run until December 3rd, then Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which will distribute the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.

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The application period for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is open until December 17th, they provide local fire departments with funding to purchase protective gear, vehicles, and other equipment and to conduct training for emergency personnel. In fiscal year 2020, the AFG Program awarded over $16 million in federal funding to fire departments across New York State. More information is available at fema.gov.

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The Otsego County Department of Health announced that they have 129 active cases of COVID 19 with 6 people hospitalized, they reported more deaths since last week’s report, their total up to 74, the Health Department urges Otsego County Residents to get vaccinated, clinic locations can be found at bassett.org or otsegocounty.com, vaccines are also offered at many local pharmacies.

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With the upcoming holidays, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue making and keeping their appointments to overcome the current emergency blood and platelet shortage. All Blood Types are needed, especially Type “O”, to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College-Norwich are holding their 2021 Career Expo Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich campus, Commerce Chenango President Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 11-8-21)

More information is available at commercechenango.com

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-8-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 39 new COVID cases on Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate at 5.38%, about twice the state average. Delaware County has 152 active cases, 10 are hospitalized and 202 are quarantined, only 52.4% of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated, 15% of the cases are among students & school district staff.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators arrested 58-year-old Raymond Albertina of Walton, on 1 count each of 2nd & 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Albertina was accused of stealing property from business associates, on two separate occasions, in the Town of Walton and the Town of Franklin respectively. The total value of the stolen property was determined to be over $53,000.00. Albertina was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court on both charges and released to reappear at a later date.

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Governor Hochul signed legislation that prohibits used car dealers from selling vehicles at retail without a functioning airbag. This bill is entitled “Anthony Amoros’ Law” after a young man from Rockland who died in a car crash in a car that was sold to him without airbags. Previously, there was no requirement that a used vehicle sold by a dealer would need to have a working airbag.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21

by wcdonews Posted on November 5, 2021

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21

The State Department of Health issued guidance today for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 against COVID 19. The FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s child-sized doses of the vaccine, which were found to be 90.7% effective against virus, There is a consent form that parents must fill out before their children can get vaccinated, at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Locations for the Children’s vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov/search.

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Sidney Police responded Sunday to a report of a physical altercation involving a weapon in the Fox Street & Circle Drive. Police arrested 35 year old Anthony Albro of Sidney for Menacing & Harrassment, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where & was released to appear in court at a later date.

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Delhi Fire was toned for a fire alarm activation in Russel Hall on SUNY Delhi Campus Thursday Morning, Delhi Fire received assistance from Walton, Oneonta, Bovina, Franklin FAST team, the cause if the fire is still under investigation, no injuries were reported.

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State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Conklin, Early Thursday morning. Police responded following the report of a person or persons firing several shots from a dark colored sedan on Barbara Avenue, the shots struck a vehicle and residence, there were no injuries reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 775-1241.

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The Delaware County Chamber today announced the launched the 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, participating members have placed toy collection boxes in their businesses, the campaign will run from Monday November 8th until December 3rd, Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses on December 3rd & deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, which has partnered with the Chamber to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families. To sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts contact Delaware Opportunities at 746-1715.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-5-21

The ARC Otsego’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. Race packet pickup will be at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street today from 4:00 to 7:00 and same-day packet pickup in Neahwa Park from 7:45 to 9:15 AM. To register, visit itsyourrace.com/register.

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Bassett’s O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will be holding their annual Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for all members of the community 6 years old and older. Appointments are required at 746-0525, the clinic will be held at O’Connor Hospital’s specialty clinic at 460 Andes Road Delhi, More information is available at 547-7973.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be hosting 2 upcoming vaccination clinics for eligible individuals looking to receive a booster or 3rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both this Saturday, and on Saturday, November 13 in UHS Cardiology Norwich, on the hospital’s first floor. For more information on vaccine availability in the Southern Tier, visit SouthernTierVax.org.

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The Chenango Arts Council will hold a special free presentation of Charlie Chaplin’s Silent Movie Classic, “The Gold Rush” Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 11-5-21)

The event will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, more information is available at 336-2787 or chenangoarts.org.

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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey team Home Opener will be on Saturday Night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, spokesman Rob Lippolis explains:

(Rob Lippolis 10-27-21)

More information is available at Binghamton Blackbears.com

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