WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

School districts will be holding their graduation ceremonies this weekend. Graduations being held today include the Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Milford, Franklin, Andes, Unatego, Edmeston, & Morris. Saturday Graduations include Walton, Charlotte Valley, Afton, Oneonta, Sidney, Delaware Academy, Greene, Unadilla Valley, Norwich, Oxford Academy, South Kortright & Bainbridge Guilford.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced a $3.25 million grant award to the Broome County Department of Transportation to purchase new electric buses. The grant is one of 49 projects to receive funding through the Low- or No- Emission Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting facilities.

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NY State of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that Certified Enrollment Assistors will be on site at select farmers’ markets statewide to educate New Yorkers about new and enhanced federal financial assistance that is now available to current enrollees and new enrollees. This financial assistance is being implemented as part of the American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11th; more information is available at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/americanrescueplan.

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The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival in Norwich will have 103 artisans displaying their creations, September 11 & 12, as they anticipate getting back to a normal sized in person event, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:

(Celeste Friend 6-25-21)

Colorscape will also have musical acts on the NBT Main Stage, including Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Vance Gilbert, and others. The 2021 Colorscape will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich. More information is available on the new Colorscape website, colorscape.org,

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 related deaths in their weekly report Thursday, bringing their total to 51. Delaware County had 6 new positive cases with 8 active cases, 2 hospitalized & 14 quarantined, and they reported a total of 2425 cases since the pandemic began last year.

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Otsego County Health Department reported that they had 61.3% of county residents 18+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID vaccine and 50% have completed the vaccine series. Otsego County had reported over 700 new cases in January & March of this year, in June they have had 16 new cases, they have 2 active cases, no one is hospitalized & there have been 2468 total cases in 2021.

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Former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he will not run for Congress in 2022. Brindisi lost reelection for the 22nd Congressional District to Republican Claudia Tenney, whom he defeated in 2018; Brindisi has gone working in his law firm in Utica.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-24-21

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-24-21

State Police arrested 44 year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit for 1st degree attempted murder, following the shooting of Trooper Ryan Thorpe last night in Deposit. Troopers responded to a domestic dispute after 9:00 Last night on Sunrise Terrace, Trooper Thorpe was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where he recovering form emergency Surgery, Mawhiney was taken into custody & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail, the investigation is continuing.

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NYSEG announced that their crews have successfully restore power to over 9000 Delaware County Customers who lost power this morning.   About 1/3rd of Delaware County customers were without power in the middle & eastern townships, several school districts had to delay scheduled activities this morning due to the outage.  NYSEG Officials told WCDO News that the issue was a failed insulator at the Delhi Substation, power was out from about 5:30 this morning until about 12:00 Noon.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old David Johnson of Norwich following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Pittsfield on June 16TH.  Johnson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, DWI, Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, among several other charges, Johnson is accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine, he was taken to Bassett Medical Center for injuries sustained during the accident, he was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Pittsfield Court at a later date.

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Chenango County Public Health reported that they now have no hospitalizations from the COVID 19 virus.  They are down to 10 active cases, 28 Quarantines, with 3325 recoveries, 3507 total cases & 77 deaths since the pandemic begin last year.

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The DICK’S Sporting Goods Open will be held next week, June 28th through July 4th this year, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they had to keep the numbers down when scheduling this event earlier this year:

(Dave Pessagno 6-24-21)

Pessagno said that they are hoping to get back to normal attendance numbers of about 25,000 peak during the 2022 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open festivities in Endicott.

Governor Cuomo announced that New York will end the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19 today. Federal CDC guidance will remain in effect, which includes masks for unvaccinated individuals, as well as all riders on public transit and in certain settings, such as health care, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters. State and local government health departments will still be able to ensure mask rules and other health precautions are adhered to in those settings.

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at The Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main Street.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Susan Raczkowski of Milford following a wood shed fire June 17th that was deemed suspicious by the Milford Fire Department.   Raczkowski was charged with 4th-degree arson and criminal mischief; she was issued an appearance ticket and will return to court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-23-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-23-21

The trial of Dylan Robinson was turned over to the Jury in Otsego County Court today and they have determined that Robinson is guilty of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree burglary, he was found not guilty on the arson charge.   Robinson was accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson after robbing him, and then setting the father’s house in Worcester on fire in October 2019. 

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The investigation into an Otsego County Correctional facility suicide of an inmate is ongoing.  The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday, corrections officers used a defibrillator and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived, and the inmate was taken to Bassett Hospital & was pronounced dead, the State Commission of Correction and the State Attorney General’s Office are reviewing the death.

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State Police arrested 40 year old Johnny Walker of Rochester on June 13th, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle.  Troopers were dispatched following a report of a vehicle that struck a guide rail, a traffic sign, a restaurant sign, near the Farmhouse Restaurant on State Highway 7 in the Town of Oneonta.  Police were told that the vehicle left the scene, eyewitnesses provided a description & the Troopers Walker & passengers inside a local supermarket, and troopers said that Walker declined medical attention, but a child passenger was taken to Fox Hospital as a precaution.  Walker’s license has been suspended 27 times.

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State Police were dispatched to investigate the theft of a golf cart on June 12 from a Golf course in the Town of Middletown.  Troopers located the golf cart with three people in it while on State Highway 30 and initiated a traffic stop.  Troopers said that the driver of the golf cart, 34 year old Davis McPartland of Wappingers Falls, was charged with DWI & unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 2 passengers were also arrested, 37 year old Matthew Davis of Wappingers Falls and 34 year old Brian Davis of Beacon were charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle & all 3 face court action on July 13th in Middletown Court.

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the DEC are launching a new loyalty program starting with the 9-month online reservation period for the 2022 camping season. The 2 offices manage 120 campgrounds with 15,000 campsites statewide, Camping reservations can be made online at newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP.

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Governor Cuomo announced today that New York will end the COVID-19 state of emergency tomorrow.  The Governor said that the emergency part of the COVID 19 pandemic is over, it ends the restrictions that were put in place in the early days of the pandemic last year, as infection rates from COVID testing have plummeted to about 1.3 of 1%, and 71% of adult New Yorkers have received at least 1 vaccine against the virus & over 63% have completed their full series of Vaccines.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging families to take all necessary steps to secure the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan:

(Gillibrand 6-23-21)

Approximately 3.5 Million New York households are expected to receive benefits without need for further action; more information is available at childtaxcredit.gov.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-23-21

The Local Primary elections results are in:

The Republican primaries in Chenango County: The County Clerk Primary winner is Brian Wessels, the towns of Columbus Supervisor Primary winner is Diane Scalzo, Guilford Town Council Primary winners are Mathew Retz & Thomas Ives, the McDonough Town Clerk Primary winner is Shirley Cook, the Smithville Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Vincent Witkowski, the Town of Norwich Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Barry Christopherson, the City of Norwich Ward 4 Alderman Primary winner is William Loomis.

In the Delaware County Republican primaries: the Colchester Town Council Primary winners are Daniel Pinner & Julie Markert, the Walton Highway Superintendent Primary winner is Jeffrey Offnick.

In the Republican Primaries in Otsego County, the Hartwick Town Supervisor Primary winner is Bryan LoRusso, the 2 Town Council winners are Jonathon Horth & Cindy Carr, the Highway Superintendent winner is Frederick Koffer. The Milford Town Justice Primary Winners were Matthew Kane & Deborah McMullen, The Oneonta Supervisor Primary Winner is Randal Mower, The Otego Town Clerk Primary winner is Terry Horan, the Unadilla Town Clerk Republican Primary Winner is Terry Yoder; there is a tie in the Town Council Republican Primary.  The only Local Democratic Primary was for The County Representative position in District 3, the winner is Caitlin Ogden.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the COVID 19 numbers continue to decline with record low numbers.  The Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity is 0.36%, that number has Declined for 78 Consecutive Days.  There were 486 Patient Hospitalizations, 107 Patients in an ICU bed with 82 on ventilators & 8 deaths were reported Monday.

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WCDO TUESDAY 6-22-21

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-22-21

The trial of Dylan Robinson has begun in Otsego County Court this week.  Robinson is accused of acting with 5 others in killing his father, Kenneth Robinson of Worcester, after robbing him, and then setting his father’s house in Worcester on fire in October 2019.

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71% of adult New Yorkers have completed at least 1 vaccine dose, bringing the State total to over 20.6 Million vaccines.  The State Health Department reported that 63.2% of adult New Yorkers have completed their vaccine series.  More information is available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker. State Health Officials announced that the SUNY Oneonta vaccine site is also officially closed, as the rate of people getting vaccines has fallen in recent weeks.  Vaccine clinics will be of the pop up variety where vaccine rates are well lower than the state average.

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NYSEG is reporting that almost all power has been restored to customers in Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties this afternoon.  Officials reported that over 650 lost power due to downed trees & Power Lines from last night’s storms.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old Justin Mattice of Walton following a domestic dispute report in Walton June 17th.  Mattice is accused of acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of a child less than 17 years of age; he is also accused of damaging property during the incident.  Mattice was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief, He was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where an order of protection was issued and Mattice was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a future date to answer to the charges.

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The State DEC announced that the 1st Free Fishing Weekend will be this weekend, June 26th & 27th.  People will be able to fish without purchasing a fishing license, other free fishing days this year will be on September 25th and November 11th, more information on New York’s “Free Fishing Days,” is available at the Governor’s website or the State DEC website.

A.M. News Tuesday 6-22-21

State Police arrested 37 year old Scott Evanchof of Smithville Flats for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a trooper on patrol saw a motorcycle traveling on East Main Street in the Town of Union that was not registered.  A traffic stop was initiated, and the trooper learned that Evanchof’s license has been suspended 26 times.  The trooper also found suspected drugs in Evanchof’s possession.  He was arrested & was released on appearance tickets to the Town of Union court today.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Frank Briggs Road in the Town of Davenport last Tuesday, Deputies arrested and charged 27 year-old Arthur Currie of Davenport, with unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief & harassment, he is accused of preventing the victim from leaving the residence, subjecting the victim to physical contact and taking the victim’s cell phone in an attempt to prevent the victim from calling for emergency assistance.  Currie was arraigned in the Town of Kortright Court, an order of protection was issued and he was released pending an appearance in the Town of Davenport Court on a future date.

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The Chenango County Health Department is hosting another Pfizer Vaccine Clinic, today at Former Norwich Label Shopper, in the South Plaza, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.  Registration is available at co.chenango.ny.us/public-health, Appointments are required, the 2nd dose will be held on July 13th at the same location, and more information is available at 337-1660.

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CDO Workforce is partnering with Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Chenango, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a Virtual Career Fair, today from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  This event will focus on industries that are in high demand, including: Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism & Manufacturing.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-21-21

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-21-21

Primary elections will be held tomorrow with polls open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Republican primaries will be held in CHENANGO COUNTY for County Clerk, as well as other positions in the Towns of Columbus, Guilford, McDonough & Smithville plus the Town & City of Norwich. In DELAWARE COUNTY, there are Republican primaries for position in the Towns of Colchester & Walton. There are republican Primaries in Otsego County in the towns of Hartwick, Laurens, Maryland, Milford, Oneonta, Otego & Unadilla; there is a Democratic Primary in for OTSEGO COUNTY representative in District 3 covering Laurens & Otego.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will require hospitals to form committees composed of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, ancillary staff members providing direct patient care, and hospital administrators to form the staffing plans, the Governor also signed another bill Friday that will require minimum levels of staffing at nursing homes.

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Chenango County Public Health continues to see a downturn in their COVID 19 numbers. Today’s Numbers, there are 6 Active Cases, 26 Quarantines & 1 Hospitalized from the virus. Chenango County has had a Total of 3504 Confirmed Cases with 77 deaths & 3324 Recoveries.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi last Thursday, stopped an erratic vehicle & charged 67 year-old Joan McIntosh, of Bovina for failure to keep right and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after a routine check revealed that McIntosh’ driving privileges were suspended for failure to pay taxes. McIntosh was released and directed to appear in the Delhi Town Court on a later date to answer those charges.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s September 8th Induction Ceremony will return to its standard seating format, following last Tuesday’s announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that lifted significant COVID-19 restrictions. Tickets will not be required for the event’s free lawn seating area. The Induction Ceremony, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, on the grounds of Cooperstown’s Clark Sports Center, will celebrate the inductions of Class of 2020 members Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker. For more information, visit baseballhall.org.

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The Village of Unadilla Department of Public Works is working on a potential water main break on Clifton Street. The area may experience low pressure and eventually water will be shut off in that area. Clifton Street will also be shut down from the Community House Parking lot to Sperry Street while the work is being performed.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-21-21

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old James Stilson of Oneonta following a burglary investigation in the Town of Unadilla. Stilson was arrested following a burglary in progress complaint at 188 Main Street in Unadilla, he was charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument & was issued Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Unadilla Court today at 4:00pm.

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State Police announced that 14 year old Angelia Sturtevant of Roseboom was located Saturday morning, she was found in good health & was returned to her family. State Police also reported that 12 year old Tamel Thompson, who was reported missing over the weekend in Broome County, was also located, and has returned to his family.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-18-21

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-18-21

Commerce Chenango & The Development Chenango Corporation announced that an agreement has been signed for the purchase of the former SUNY Morrisville building that sits on 14-16 South Broad Street in Norwich, for the purpose of the development of a Hotel. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News what is planned:

(Kerri Green 6-18-21)

The site for the future “Hotel Norwich”, will allow for a 45-unit hotel in downtown Norwich with a large meeting space, and restaurant, the closing on the property is expected in August.

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The Annual Chenango County Dairy Day returns to Norwich tomorrow, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.  The event will be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds starting with a parade at 10:30 and the event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that 3 West Coast authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Centers are rebranding under a single name to better deliver industry leading intralogistics solutions to customers and to provide expanded customized service and support. The 3 will do business as Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions.  The newly announced Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions will cover 20 locations across 8 states including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.  More information is available at raymondcorp.com.

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Governor Cuomo reminded New Yorkers that Open enrollment for the NY State of Health will remain open through the end of the year. The NY State of Health provides seamless access to affordable coverage at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

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The ‘Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ vaccine incentive is continuing to New Yorkers 12-17 years of age to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and win a 4 year full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school.  Locally 14 year old Jordan Gallusser of Oneonta has won a scholarship through this program.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-18-21

The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a FREE Janssen Vaccine Clinic at the Norwich Fairgrounds during the Dairy Day Event on Saturday from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.  No appointment is needed, The Clinic is first come first serve, 100 doses available, You must be 18 years or older for this type of vaccine & You will need to complete a health screening form before your shot & you will need to wait 15 minutes afterward.  More information is available at 337-1660.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 8am to noon from Sunset Ave to Circle Drive on West Main Street.  Crews have been installing new water valves in that area.

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Delaware County Public Health released their weekly COVID 19 statistics Thursday; they reported 10 new cases in the previous week, with 11 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 29 quarantined.  Public Health urges Delaware County residents to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

Police in Cobleskill arrested 53 year old Raymond George for 1st degree manslaughter, for allegedly driving his vehicle into the Colonial Motel Tuesday, killing fellow Motel resident James Williams, following an argument.  Police reported that 2 dogs were also killed in the incident, 11 people were displaced due to the structural damage to the building.  George was arrested shortly after the incident nearby, Police determined that Williams had been sitting on a bench outside his room with his dogs, when he was struck; he was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. George was arraigned and ordered held without bail.  State Police, Schoharie County Sheriff’s Department, the Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and state corrections officials assisted with the investigation.

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According to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,500, or 0.2%, to 7,459,100 in May 2021. By comparison, the number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.4% in May 2021.  New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.8% in May 2021.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment act, to try to streamline the reporting by seniors, of phone & Email scams designed to steal their personal financial information:

(Gillibrand 6-17-21)

Senator Gillibrand stated that Millions of seniors across the country are victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with scams related to COVID-19 alone costing consumers more than $460 million.  New York State seniors lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington following a traffic stop in the Town of Burlington on June 7th.   Santiago was charged with Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument & Criminal Possession Controlled Substance.  The Investigation revealed that Santiago, who was a passenger in the stopped vehicle, was wanted on an active bench warrant issued out of the Town of New Lisbon court, he was found to be in possession of numerous narcotics during the stop.  Santiago was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on the bench warrant; he faces action in Town of Burlington court June 21st.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a Johnson and Johnson single dose COVID Vaccine clinic tomorrow.  The clinic will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department, for those 18 & older, no appointments are necessary; the clinic will be walk in only.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies return to Binghamton to play a 4 game homestand starting tonight against Portland, at the newly renamed Mirabito Stadium.  Team General Manager J.B. Bayne told WCDO News that the COVID guidelines have been changed, and fans can come out to the games like they did before the Pandemic.

(J.B. Bayne 6-17-21)

Information about the team’s schedule, ticket prices, promotions & roster are available at BINGRP.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

Frontier Communications reported 2 work vans missing from their property at 2 Oak Avenue in the Village of Sidney on Monday; the vans were recovered Tuesday in a wooded area outside the village.  Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police executed a search warrant of 5 Division Street in Sidney Wednesday; they arrested 47 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney & 24 year old Nikita Crumb of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.  Both were arraigned in the Village of Sidney court, Crumb was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date, Kingsbury was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are expected.

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State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus.   The deceased bicyclist is identified as 67 year old Kitt Warren of De Ruyter; the injured bicyclist is identified as 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw, who was taken to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.  2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus.  The operator of the vehicle did not stop; the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going; more will be released when it is available.

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State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was last seen at her residence in the town of Roseboom on Monday night.    Anjelia was last seen wearing a pink camouflage pull over sweatshirt with a hood and may be carrying a white colored makeup bag with a gray pattern.  Anjelia is 5’ 2″ and weighs approximately 190 pounds.  She has brown eyes and brown hair & multiple piercings. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.

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Afton Fire fighters responded to a Commercial Building Fire at 175 Main Street last night, at the new Gavin’s Pizza location that opened earlier that day.  Afton received assistance from Harpursville, Masonville, Bainbridge & Coventry.  Fire was located in the wall of the building, & was knocked down quickly; Mike Gavin told WCDO News that he hopes to be re-opening sometime next week.

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Commerce Chenango will host their 2021 Gala This evening at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green said that awards will be given out to deserving area businesses & organizations:

(Kerri Green 5-21-21)

Green said that this will be the first in person social event for Commerce Chenango Members in over a year, due to the pandemic.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday program continues with Assemblyman Joe Angelino.  The event will run virtually this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Scott Sieger of Oneonta following an investigation into a Forged Check.   Sieger was charged with Forgery, criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Impersonation, for allegedly forging a stolen check in order to purchase a vehicle, he will appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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The mobile screening coach will be in Oneonta at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park Today, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm For “Pink in the Ballpark Night” with the Oneonta Outlaws to provide No Cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over.  More information or appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive.  Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.

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The Town of Unadilla reported that a few of their roads will be “briefly closed” today for chip sealing.  The affected roads are Butternut Road, Sand Hill Road, Lovers Lane, Rod and Gun Club Road & Leizear Hill Road.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-16-21

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-16-21

Sidney Police, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & State Police arrested 2 people on Division Street in Sidney earlier this afternoon.  Sidney Police were processing the individuals & the arrests were related to the theft of 2 Frontier Communications Vans Sunday night from their Oak Avenue location in Sidney.  WCDO will have more details as they become available.

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State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus.  Police said that 1 bicyclist died, who is being identified at this time as a 67-year-old male of De Ruyter, a 2nd bicyclist was transported to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, that person is identified as a 67-year-old male of McGraw.  2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus.  The operator of the vehicle did not stop, the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going, more will be released when it is available.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Sabrina Johnson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle among several other charges.  Johnson is accused of possessing illegal narcotics during a traffic stop; she was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Pittsfield Court at a later date.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Albert Quick of Oneonta following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident where the operator fled the scene in the Town of Milford on June 7th.  Quick was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident among other charges, after he allegedly fled the scene of the accident, he was later located in the Town of Hartwick. Quick was taken into custody and was later released on an appearance ticket for Town of Milford and Hartwick Courts on a later date.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off tomorrow from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive.  Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.

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Birthright of Sidney is now open, at their location in Suite 10 inside the Sidney Civic center.  Birthright’s services are free, some of the services include pregnancy testing, counseling, agency referrals, plus baby food, clothing & diapers, more information is available at 563-4321.

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The Town of Unadilla reported that a few of their roads will be “briefly closed”  tomorrow for chip sealing.  The affected roads are Butternut Road, Sand Hill Road, Lovers Lane, Rod and Gun Club Road & Leizear Hill Road.

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The Sidney Alumni Association announced that they will hold their alumni weekend on July 16th through the 18th, after missing a year due to the COVID pandemic.  Spokesman Bryan Innes explains:

(Bryan Innes 6-16-21)

Innes said that the Saturday night social event will not be held, and they will leave activites up to the individual classes, more information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-16-21

Attorney General Letitia James alerts New Yorkers to remain vigilant against a surge in telephone scams.  Scammers impersonate a utilities customer service representative and urge customers to buy gift cards and call back with the serial numbers to pay what they claim is a delinquent bill, and they threaten to cut off service. New Yorkers who have been targeted by this or any other scam are urged to file a complaint by submitting a Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau online complaint form or by calling (800) 771-7755.

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State tax receipts through the first 2 months of State Fiscal Year were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.   As of May 31, the General Fund held a balance of $14.4 billion, $4.7 billion higher than the state Division of Budget projections, and $7 billion higher than last year at the same time, largely due to the original COVID 19 shutdown.

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