WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 11, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS THAT THE COUNTY HAS REACHED A 9% POSITIVITY RATE IN THE LAST 7 DAYS AND THEY ARE RECOMMENDING THAT EVERYONE WEAR A MASK INDOORS IN PUBLIC. THEY HAVE ALSO ADDED AN ADDITIONAL DAY OF VACCINATION AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR. FAIRGOERS CAN RECEIVE COVID 19 VACCINES TODAY TIL 6:00 PM AT THE EMT TENT. VACCINATIONS WILL ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AT THE FAIR ON FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 6PM. ANYONE VACCINATED AT THE FAIR WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR PRIZES.

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STATE SENATOR FRED AKSHAR HAS JOINED YES SAFE CHOICES FOR KIDS, LOURDES HOSPITAL AND THE BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES TO HOST THE “WELCOME BACK TO THE BALLPARK” DOUBLEHEADER TONIGHT AT MIRABITO STADIUM. THIS YEAR, NEARLY 3 THOUSAND FREE TICKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FAMILES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE EVENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN A SAFE, DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. THE RUMBLE PONIES TAKE ON THE PORTLAND SEADOGS IN A DOUBLEHEADER THAT BEGINS AT 5:30PM.

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US SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER ANNOUNCED THAT NEW YORK AIRPORTS WILL RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING IF CONGRESS PASSES THE 1 TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN. THE WARREN EATON AIRPORT IN NORWICH IS IN LINE TO RECEIVE 790 THOUSAND DOLLARS,WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS IN SIDNEY, BINGHAMTON AND HAMILTON. THE PLAN ALLOCATES 937 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NEW YORK AIRPORTS.

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THE MOBILE CANCER SCREENING COACH WILL WILL BE AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR THURSDAY FROM 9AM TIL 2PM PROVIDING NO COST MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP TESTS TO WOMEN 40 YEARS AND OLDER.

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CHENANGO SPCA IS HAVING A “PAWS AND PINTS” FUNDRAISER AT HIDDEN SPRINGS BREWHOUSE IN NORWICH ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 1 TO 7PM. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE A PET PARADE, LIVE MUSIC, A MAGICIAN AND FOOD TRUCKS. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CHENANGO SPCA AND HELP OFFSET OPERATING EXPENSES.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-4-21

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. For more information call 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 A.M in Albany, New York City and at the Broome County Career and Community Services Center in Johnson City. The meeting will be Live-streamed at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts, the board will view documents related to Application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, for Construction of the Bluestone Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford.

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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM, the meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf Course, all members & Directors are urged to attend.

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Over the past 7-10 days the Chenango County Public Health Office has seen a rise in COVID cases. The cause of this rise can be attributed to a mix of unvaccinated individuals and a decrease in prevention efforts. Active cases have gone from single digits to 28 with 69 people quarantined and 2 hospitalized.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 3, 2021

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-3-21

State Attorney General Letitia James announced the results of a report from independent counsel Ann Clark & Joon Kim, regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo:

(Letitia James 8-3-21)

Governor Cuomo issued a response Tuesday afternoon denying the charges in the report: 

(Cuomo 1)

Cuomo said that his physical presence is a misunderstood cultural tradition in his family:

(Cuomo 2)

Governor Cuomo said that he is not stepping down; Attorney General James said that next steps are up to Governor Cuomo, the State Assembly, and the general public, but her office’s investigation is considered to be over.  State Leaders from both parties are calling for the Governor Cuomo’s resignation.

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The Deadline is approaching on August 13th for Sidney Central School District to get a free backpack with school supplies, from Catholic Charites in Sidney, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-3-21)

More information is available by calling the Catholic Charities Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 604-4071.

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The Otsego County Health Department announced 2 COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities this week at the Otsego County Fair.  The shots will be available at the Walk up EMT tent today & Friday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. More information is available by calling the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4230

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The Catskill Symphony Orchestra announced its 2021-2022 Season is on, after a nearly 2-year hiatus. The Orchestra is partnering with Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta to present 2 fall concerts & 2 spring concerts, including the popular annual Cabaret fundraiser.  For more information about the shows & tickets, visit catskillsymphony.org.

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WCDO News has learned that a motocross rider at Unadilla Valley Motocross in New Berlin died as a result of his injuries sustained in an accident at the track Sunday.  Ed Ladd of Hudson Falls New York passed away from severe injuries at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, Ladd was an organ donor & there will be a “Hero Walk” in his honor At Wilson Hospital at 7:00 PM, those wishing to participate should be at the hospital at 6:00 PM. 

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-3-21

The Otsego County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about changes with their new box office:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)

Today is Dollar Day, with Admission Only $1.00.  The fair runs through Sunday, more information is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at The Sidney Fire Station.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

The spread of Delta Variant has prompted new restrictions, as it is more aggressive and much more easily transmitted than previously strains.  According to the CDC, the Variant is now responsible for more than 80% of infections in the United States, largely among unvaccinated people.  Governor Cuomo discussed the change in the CDC guidance at a press conference this morning:

(Cuomo 8-2-21)

The CDC reported that the good news is that the vaccines continue to provide strong protection against COVID-19, including the Delta Variant.  If you are not vaccinated, you are at risk for illness and possible death as 99.7% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are unvaccinated people.

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A tractor trailer roll-over accident in Meridale late Thursday night resulted in the closure of State Highway 28 for more than 7 hours. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reported that the cargo was manually off-loaded and the wreckage removed from the highway.  The driver was 43 year-old Elysee Moise of Florida, he was extricated from the truck and transported to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident.  The DEC Spill Response Team responded to the scene to contain and mitigate the spill of boxed dairy products & truck fuel.  The investigation is ongoing, excessive speed on the wet roadway was a contributing factor in this accident. 

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The Otsego County Fair gets underway tomorrow at the fairgrounds in Morris, Fair Spokesperson Lisa Jones comments:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-21)

The full line up of events is available at otsegocountyfair.org. The Otsego County Fair ends Sunday.

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The Chenango River Theater will be back with live performances shortly, at the facility in Greene, Spokesman Bill Lelbach comments:

(Bill Lelbach 8-2-21)

Tickets for “Ben Butler” or “The Craftsman” are available at chenangorivertheatre.org.

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The State Department of Transportation announced that applications are currently being accepted for 57 full-time positions in their fleet administration and transportation maintenance disciplines in the Southern Tier. Additional positions are anticipated to be filled in the coming months. The Department is also teaming up with the Department of Labor to host virtual job fairs to help recruit qualified workers.  More than 400 positions are currently available across the state.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-2-21

Over 93,000 people were tested for COVID Saturday with over 2500 Positives, for a positivity rate of 2.68%.  Patient Hospitalizations were back up to 738, Patients in ICU was up to 152, and those on Ventilators was back up to 52.  There were 9 deaths reported Saturday.

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State Troopers and other first responders were dispatched to Canadarago Lake for a man that went into the water and did not resurface.  Members of the State Police, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department, State Park Police, and others responded to the scene Saturday, An investigation revealed that 54-year-old David Morrissey of Mohawk went into the lake after he saw his boat drifting away, he did not resurface.  Morrissey was recovered from the lake several hours later by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-30-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 30, 2021

P.M. NEWS Friday 7-30-21

State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols to target speeding from tomorrow through August 8th.  Statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research at the University at Albany’s reported that unsafe speed was a contributing factor in 314 fatal crashes in 2020, compared to 230 fatal crashes in 2019, which was a 36% increase. The 314 fatal crashes last year resulted in 365 deaths including drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  The enforcement campaign is supported by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, during last year’s Speed Awareness Week; law enforcement throughout the state issued 21,428 tickets for speeding and 30,273 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that New York State will administer nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding directly to child care providers to help stabilize the industry and enable more parents to return to the workplace fulltime. The funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act; funding applications will open Wednesday, August 4.  Today’s announcement gives child care providers time to prepare and gather relevant materials needed for their application.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was presented with a Certificate of Accreditation for the Sheriff’s Corrections Division at a meeting of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors in Delhi on Wednesday.  The Accreditation of the Corrections Division of the Sheriff’s Office finalizes the full and complete accreditation throughout all Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office; the most current accreditation stated that the corrections facility met or exceeded all 166 components for accreditation.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker today announced legislation he sponsored designating baseball as New York’s official state sport has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo.    This bill was proposed by a Cooperstown Elementary School 4th grade class; Cooperstown is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and is believed to be the birthplace of the sport.  New York State has previously designated an official gemstone, fossil, shell, bush, salt water fish and reptile.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation designating a portion of State Route 13 in Madison County as the “Assemblyman William ‘Bill’ Magee Memorial Highway.”  Magee served in the state Assembly from 1990 until 2018, much of that tenure, he served as the Chairman of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he passed away on December 24, 2020, he was 81.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-30-21

This week Delaware County Public Health reported 21 new cases of COVID 19; previously there have been a total of 8 breakthrough infections since June 1st.  Delaware County has 26 active cases, 2 Hospitalized & 36 quarantined, officials said that they have not received information from the state Department of Health that the Delta Variant is present in Delaware County, which is classified by the CDC as more likely to spread, cause reinfection or cause severe illness, as well as reduce vaccine effectiveness.  Currently only 47% of Delaware County residents are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask until they are fully vaccinated. 

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The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O.  Donors can Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.  A blood drive is being held today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street in Oneonta.

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Chenango County Public Health reminds area residents of upcoming COVID 19 Vaccination opportunities.  Today, a Johnson & Johnson one dose clinic is available at the Health Department, on SATURDAY a 1st dose Pfizer clinic for those 12 years of age & older will be at the former Label Shopper Store, in the South Plaza in Norwich from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, register for this clinic at the Chenango County Public Health vaccine page on their website.  The Chenango County Health Department now has COVID-19 vaccinations on August 6th, 13th, 20 & 27th; more information is available at 337-1660.

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Delaware County Democratic Committee announced that a Meet & Greet for Walton Town Supervisor Candidate Lillian Browne-Burdick today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Hayek’s Barn house, 3736 County Highway 22, Walton. The event is open to the public; more information is available at electlilliansupervisor.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-29-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 29, 2021

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-29-21

Norwich Police arrested 41-year-old Gregory Huzinec of Norwich and charged him with attempted robbery, 1st degree assault & criminal possession of a weapon.  Huzinec was recently paroled by New York State for committing an attempted robbery in Norwich in 2016; he was arrested by Norwich Police This morning for allegedly stabbing a pedestrian during an attempted robbery last weekend.  Huzinec is being held pending his appearance in Norwich City Court & additional charges are expected.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported that over the past 6 days they have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID 19 cases reported. 12 new cases have been reported in the last 2 days, only 8 cases were reported over the 1st 3 weeks in July, since July 23rd, 20 new cases have been reported.  The Health Department urges unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask until they are fully vaccinated, and with the Delta variant, the call for vaccinations is more urgent than ever.   Otsego County has 20 active cases, no one is hospitalized, and Vaccine Clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. 

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Basset Healthcare Network Announced That COVID 19 vaccines are now available in their locations, Spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 7-29-21)

Argo said that Bassett offers the Johnson & Johnson 1-shot  Vaccine for those 18 & older and the 2 shot Pfizer vaccine for those 12 & older, more information is available at Bassett.org.

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State police Responded Monday in Summit to the report of a man crashing an ATV into a tree.  28 year old Kenneth Gabrielsen of Jamesport was taken to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries, the crash remains under investigation.

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Residents in Otego have been told that they will need to boil their water before using it, until August 4th.  Crews have been fixing a broken water main that left some residents without water on Wednesday.

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Hannaford Supermarkets have recalled bakery items that used a McCormack’s Perfect Pitch Italian Seasoning that was sold in late June.  Items being recalled included Classic Garlic Focaccia & Classic Focaccia breads purchased at the bakery in Hannaford store, customers are asked to return the bread to the store of purchase for a full refund.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of New York State’s $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit program, designed to help expand employment opportunities for workers and provide relief to COVID-impacted restaurants.  Qualifying businesses are eligible for a tax credit of $5,000 per new worker hired, up-to $50,000 per business, to reduce the restaurant industry’s pandemic-induced economic difficulties.  More information is available at esd.ny.gov/restaurant-return-work-tax-credit.

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State Health Department reported that the state Positivity rate for COVID 19 tests on Wednesday was just fewer than 2.5%, out of more than 103,000 tests conducted.  hospitalization are back up to 611 state wide, patients in ICU beds was at 126, and those on Ventilators are up to 57, an increase of 19 since the beginning of the week.  The Delta variant is what is driving the latest increases, state Health Department officials said that almost all of the COVID deaths now are from that variant, and are not vaccinated.   55.3% of all New Yorkers have completed their vaccine series.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 7-29-21

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O, Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.  Blood drives are being held today in Sidney from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the American Legion at 22 Union Street another is being held in Laurens at the Fire Department from 1:30 to 6:30 PM.

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Chenango Arts Council announced the return of live performances with the Mark Sands Dixieland Band on August 14th at the Martin W. Kappel Theater.  Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 7-28-21)

O’Neill told WCDO News that other shows will be announced shortly, Tickets can be purchased for the August 14th Show online at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-2787.

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Chenango County Fair will be again this year at the Fairgrounds in Norwich, Spokesperson Mary Weidman told WCDO News that people Wednesday August 11th is a free day and Thursday will be a big day for Tractor Pull Fans:

(Mary Weidman 7-28-21)

The full line up of activities is available at chenangofair.com.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Donald Zoll of Pittsfield following a Domestic Dispute on July 19th in the Town of Pittsfield.  Zoll was charged with Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief, and Harassment for allegedly violating 2 active orders of protections & for causing damage to the victim’s vehicle. Zoll was taken into custody and held at the Otsego County Jail pending court action.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-28-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 28, 2021

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-28-21

Governor Cuomo today announced that patient-facing healthcare workers at state-run hospitals will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Labor Day. The Governor also announced that all New York State employees; about 130,000 people, will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Labor Day. State employees who do not get vaccinated will be required to be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. The measure are being implemented as vaccination rates are increasing slowly, but COVID 19 positivity rates are over 2.5% again after decreasing to about .35% only a few weeks ago.

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Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held in October this year, for Residents to properly dispose of Household Hazardous materials, and online registration is now available, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:

(Tyson Robb 7-28-21)

More information or links to the online signup can be found at co.delaware.ny.us & lick on the link to the County Solid Waste Department.

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The Afton Open Air market Continues on August 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their site next to Suburban Propane on State Route 7, organizer Melissa Matthews of 6Zero7 Events comments:

(Melissa Matthews 7-28-21)

More information is available at 242-8473.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or “SNAP” benefit eligibility to college students attending 2 and 4-year universities part-time or more:

(Gillibrand 7-28-21)

Senator Gillibrand is a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; she said that a 2019 SUNY survey showed that 55% of community college and 41% of 4-year college students in the SUNY system reported experiencing hunger while in school & that requirements such as “work for food” only made the food insecurity among college students worse.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-28-21

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types, especially type O are urged to make an appointment to give now. Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. A Blood drive is being held in Cooperstown today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street & in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, at 24 Market Street.

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Governor Cuomo Announced that $200 Million will be available for the 5th Round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Communities interested in receiving the funds should go to ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 27, 2021

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21

Current Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced today that former Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell was indicted on felony counts of public corruption, 3rd-degree larceny and 12 counts of offering a false instrument for filing today. Former staff member Jim Worhach was charged as well, both pleaded not guilty. The pair are accused of submitting vouchers to County Government for incorrect amounts of money and for deleting and or altering computer files.

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State Police have charged 3 men with Grand Larceny as a hate crime following an incident that occurred in Delaware County. On Saturday Morning, a Jewish man was walking along Main Street in Fleischmanns when a man got out of a pickup truck and stole his fur hat. The suspect returned to the pickup truck, which was occupied by the two other suspects, who all shouted anti-Semitic slurs and then drove off. arrested were 21 year old Johan Diamond of Grand Gorge, 25 year old Korey Bush of Ashland & 24 year old Wesley Eignor Junior of Denver. The Hat has been recovered & all 3 suspects were arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

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56 year old Renee Kunkle was sentenced to 5 years probation today in Broome County Court, in connection with the death of her 23 year old Autistic Daughter Kayla Kunkle in filthy conditions in the town of Chenango family Home in 2019. Renee Kunkle had pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 14 active COVID 19 cases, with 27 Quarantines, both numbers are about double the numbers reported 4 weeks ago, but there are no hospitalizations currently & no additional deaths have been reported since the end of June. Chenango County has had 3531 total cases with 3346 recoveries & 77 deaths.

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Bainbridge Fire Department & State Police responded to the report of a plane crash in Bainbridge Sunday night. First Responders found the plane upside down tangled up in utility lines on State Route 7. The preliminary investigation revealed that the ultra-light plane had unspecified mechanical issues; the 71 year old unidentified pilot got out of the plane himself & was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri Town Campus in Sidney & was treated & released.

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The Broome County Fair is underway today in Whitney Point. The 146th Broome County Fair runs through Sunday, the full schedule of events can be found at BROOMECOUNTYFAIRNY.Com.

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New Yorkers who may have a 9/11-related physical health condition or believe they may have one in the future, or who have a loved one who died as a result to toxic exposure related to 9/11, need to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund ahead of this Thursday’s deadline. More information can be found at vcf.gov.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-27-21

Governor Cuomo announced Monday the state is distributing $15 million to community organizations with high positivity and low vaccination rates. Cuomo said the funds will be used to strengthen communication, expand public education, and enhance ongoing outreach efforts. Chenango County is expected to be one of the locations receiving funds to combat lower vaccination rates.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Wayne Eldred of Smithville for criminal mischief, following a complaint for a domestic disturbance on State Highway 41 in the Town of Smithville. Eldred is accused of causing damage to a vehicle; Eldred was processed and released on an appearance ticket. He is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on a later date.

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Osteoporosis is today’s topic for the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2021 Lunchtime Learning Series at 12:15 on Zoom. To register for Today’s presentation or for more information on upcoming virtual programs, contact Melissa Stagnaro at 337-4183 or by email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was recently notified by a resident of the receipt of a scam fundraising call, allegedly from the National Fireman’s Association, where the caller aggressively attempted to get the resident’s personal identifying information as well as a monetary donation. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond Comments:

(Sheriff DuMond 7-27-21)

Sheriff DuMond said that in the recent case, the caller terminated the call after their solicitation attempts were unsuccessful; he reminds residents that if the unsolicited calls sound fishy, it probably is, & they should just hang up and never give personal financial information to those callers.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-26-21

by wcdonews Posted on July 26, 2021

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-26-21

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Friday in Windsor, officer seized Methamphetamines, Fentanyl, weapons & drug paraphernalia.  Police arrested Shawn McCabe of Windsor on a variety of Weapons & Drug Charges, he was being held at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility pending arraignment.

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Norwich city police are looking for a suspect in a stabbing in downtown Norwich Sunday evening.  Norwich Police said that a pedestrian was walking near American Avenue in downtown Norwich at about 5:25 PM, & was stabbed several times in the neck & chest during the robbery near American Avenue.  The victim was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City; Norwich Police officers are asking anyone with information about the attack to call them at 336-8477.  The Suspect is described as a White Male with a red backpack, wearing a Baseball cap, line at 607-336-8477.

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Governor Cuomo today announced a new streamlined application process for the rent relief program to help eliminate potential barriers to funding. The new process relaxes documentation standards for both tenants and landlords and implements a streamlined process for submission of arrears documentation for multi-tenant landlords effective Tuesday.   The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will administer the program.

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Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to a car fire at the Mirabito’s Saturday afternoon.  Firefighters found a Kia from North Carolina fully involved, the occupants were out of the vehicle & no injuries were reported.

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The State HEAP Cooling Assistance Program, which provides up to an $800 benefit to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan, will be open until August 31st.   To apply, households must contact their local social services Department; more information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.

A.M. NEWS Monday 7-26-21

State Police arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.  Masi was the driver of a motorcycle that crashed into an SUV near the intersection of State Highway 28 and the Lettis Highway on July 4th in Oneonta,  Masi was taken to Albany Medical Center, the other driver was not injured.  An investigation determined that the motorcycle was stolen.  Masi was charged by the Village of Sidney Police on July 19, he was turned over to the State Police. Masi was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.  He was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a commercial bus fire earlierSaturday on State Route 28 in the Town of Otsego.  The bus passengers were heading to a wedding when the fire broke out.  No injuries are reported, the bus suffered substantial damage and was towed from the scene.  The Cooperstown and Hartwick Seminary Fire Departments responded, with Assistance by the Cooperstown Police Department and the State Police.

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State Police responded to a report of a fatal skydiving incident in the area of County Highway 34 in the town of Westford.   A preliminary investigation revealed that 59 year old Karen Bernard of Wildwood, Florida jumped out of a plane to skydive when it appears she had a malfunction with her parachute,  the investigation continues.

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State Police arrested 21 year old Noah Bascom of Hamilton for 3rd degree Assault and Overdriving, Torturing and injuring an Animal.  Bascom allegedly repeatedly struck a small dog with a wooden dowel.  He was also accused of striking a person in the face, causing injury.  The victim was taken to Community Hospital by a third party and received treatment.   Bascom was located at his residence in Hamilton and arrested.  He was released on an appearance ticket to the Earlville Village Court on August 11th.

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Governor Cuomo announced that 4 mass vaccination sites will cease operations as part of the ongoing downscaling that will allow the State to focus on localized vaccination efforts. As part of the downscaling, the site at Binghamton University will cease operations following vaccinations TODAY.  

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The Bainbridge Fire Department responded to State Highway 7 for the report of a Single Engine Plane Crash last night.  The plane was tangled up in wires, & the person was able to get out of the plane. More information is expected to be released later today.

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