Governor Cuomo announced the 76West Clean Energy Competition is now accepting applications from clean energy companies for its 3rd round of funding. 76West is part of the “Southern Tier Soaring,” strategy to generate economic development & NYSERDA administers the 76West Competition, which will accept applications through April 16th. 20 finalists will be selected and brought to the Southern Tier next spring to meet with prospective local partners, industry leaders, potential sources of funding, and other resources within the region. 6 winners will receive a total of $2.5 million in prizes; the Winners will be announced later next year.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37-year-old Tabatha Pusen of Kirkwood Sunday, on charges of DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana & various traffic violations following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Pusen was additionally charged with speeding at 70 miles an hour in s 55 zone, operating with an out headlight, She was released on tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.
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Long time Otsego County Area entrepreneur Eugene Bettiol Sr. passed away at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. Contributions may be made to the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
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The Commerce Chenango Business After Hours Holiday Celebration will be held today at the Norwich NBT Bank. Participants are asked to help Catholic Charities “Roots and Wings” food pantry by bringing a non-perishable food item, NBT is also accepting new, unwrapped toys for the local Toys-for-Tots Program.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have a regular meeting on today, beginning at 5:30 pm at The Meeting Place, 187 Main Street, Unadilla. All directors and members urged to attend.
(Nick Barone 10-3-17)
The event will be hold on Front Street in Downtown Deposit Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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22nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate Heath Phillips announced today that he would no longer be a candidate for the 2018 election. Phillips cited unexpected family issued as the reason to drop out of the race for the seat currently occupied by Republican Claudia Tenney.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the State Police conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement detail Friday in Stamford & Walton. 53 traffic summonses were issued and resulted in 8 arrests for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana; 2 possession of alcohol by a person under 21; 2 possession of an open alcoholic beverage container, plus Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; Criminal Possession of Marijuana; criminal possession of a forged instrument; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19-year-old Jack Oflynn of Pearl River for unlawful possession of marijuana and driving while ability impaired by drugs following a traffic stop on Main Street in the Village of Delhi. The defendant was additionally charged with operating with an out headlight, failure to keep right, and was released on tickets returnable to Delhi Town Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the State will provide additional support for the Southern Tier’s growing clean energy sector by officially launching its first incubator in this region for use by 76West winners and other clean energy technology companies. The new facility in Binghamton will provide space, technical support and other assistance for clean technology companies, including the winners of the recent 76West competition and similar entrepreneurs.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)
Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the “Spirit Award” More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
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The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network’s Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)
Tonight’s meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
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The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting today through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
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American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:
(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)
The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
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(Bonacic 2-2-16)
The Dream Act was proposed by Governor Cuomo Last year & passed in the State Assembly but failed to gather support in the State senate.
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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chamber in City Hall.
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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life team captain meeting will be held tonight at the United Methodist Church in Sidney at 5:30 PM. This year’s Tri-Town Relay for Life will be held on May 14th at the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, more information is available at 563-9634.
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The annual Delaware County Fair dinner was held Saturday at the Walton fire house. Fair Board member Danny Hodges said that they have a headliner for the Saturday night concert this year:
(Danny Hodges 1-30-16)
Hodges said that they expect to announce the opening act for the Saturday night Frankie Ballard concert shortly.
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Congressman Chris Gibson’s name continues to be mentioned as a possible Republican Gubernatorial candidate; Gibson told WCDO News that if he plans to run, he has to make a decision soon in order to raise enough money to go against Governor Cuomo large campaign fund:
(Gibson 1-30-16)
Gibson was in Walton Saturday for the annual Delaware county Fair dinner. Gibson declined to run or another term in Congress
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State Police Arrested 22 year old Anthony Viviano of Deposit for driving while ability impaired by drugs, unlawful possession of marihuana and other traffic tickets. The arrest occurred after troopers received a report of pickup truck possible being driven by an intoxicated person on State Route 79 in the Town of Colesville. The trooper located the pickup truck a short distance away in a ditch, Viviano was found to unlawfully possess about seven grams of marihuana. He consented to a test of his blood for drugs at Wilson Hospital, the lab results are pending. Viviano was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Colesville Court on February 3rd.
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There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Tri-Town Regional Hospital, in Sidney today. Donation time will be between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. You may make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RedCross. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
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