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BAINBRDIGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:24:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-31-18 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-wednesday-10-31-18/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:24:58 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6589 Continue reading →]]> State Police announced that 11-year-old Jariah Durgala is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on State Route 7 and Frederick Street in the City of Binghamton. The investigation revealed that Durgala was crossing State Route 7, in an active work zone when he was struck by an SUV. Medical personnel, State Police and Binghamton City Police were all on scene within minutes of the accident; he was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City & was air-lifted to Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse. The investigation is ongoing. No tickets have been issued at this time.
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Today is the last day to sign up for “Operation Merry Christmas”. Those looking to sign up can call 643-6334 or 563-8119, the giveaway day will be on December 15th in Bainbridge.
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Green Party Attorney General Candidate Michael Sussman campaigned in the village of Sidney today, He told WCDO News about his campaign & his thoughts on running for Attorney General:

(Michael Sussman 10-31-18)

Sussman lives in Orange County; he recently changed his party affiliation from Democrat to the Green Party & will be on the ballot on November 6th. Sussman has practiced law in the state since 1978 after graduating from Harvard.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is doing a Toy Drive for Toys for Tots. New unwrapped toys may be dropped off in the barrels that have been placed at Bob’s Diner, NBT Bank, SFCU and the Bainbridge Town Hall. The Annual Toys For Tots train is scheduled to stop in Bainbridge on Saturday December 1st at 12:00 Noon.
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Governor Cuomo today announced all schools in New York State have adopted plans to end “meal shaming” of students who do not have money for lunch. This is the latest success in the Governor’s “No Student Goes Hungry” program, which addresses food insecurity by expanding access to free breakfast and farm-fresh foods as well as ensuring all students have access to school meals without fear of shame. The program also includes $1.5 million to expand the successful Farm-to-School program. All school plans have been posted on the schools’ websites.
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THE DOWNSVILLE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAPTURED THE SECTION 4 CLASS-D TITLE WITH A 3-0 WIN OVER SOUTH KORTRIGHT EARLIER THIS WEEK FOR THEIR FIRST SECTIONAL SOCCER TITLE SINCE 2005. EAGLES COACH BURT REED SAID THE TEAM & COMMUNITY ARE STILL BUZZING OVER THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WIN

(BURT REED 10-31-18)

Downsville WILL TAKE ON SECTION 3 CHAMPION CINCINNATUS IN THE REGIONAL ROUND OF THE NEW YORK STATE TOURNAMENT THIS FRIDAY AT 5:30 PM AT HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
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Because of the forecast, the Family Halloween Celebration at the Sidney Central School District hosted by the Sidney Community Foundation has been moved to the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, October 31. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. The movie will be running from 5-6:30 p.m., with the parade to start at 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating is every 15 minutes starting at 5:15 p.m. Some of the activities for the night include: An inflatable obstacle course, Face painting, There is no cost to the event.
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The BG school district is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran’s day breakfast on Friday, November 9th at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited. More information is available at the District Office at 967-6321.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will partner with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs on November 7th to offer all military veterans free admission to the home of baseball in Cooperstown. More information is available at baseballhall.org or 888-HALL-OF-FAME or 547-7200.
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The State Public Service Commission revoked its approval of the 2016 merger agreement between Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, because Charter, doing business as Spectrum, has made it clear that it has no intention of providing the public benefits upon which the Commission’s earlier approval was conditioned. In addition, the Commission attorneys is filing an enforcement action today in State Supreme Court to seek additional penalties for Charter’s past failures and ongoing non-compliance. Charter/Spectrum failed to meet deadlines & attempted to skirt obligations to serve rural communities, they have been ordered to file within 60 days a plan with the Commission to ensure an orderly transition to a successor provider.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the nation’s first strategy to eliminate hepatitis C, including the establishment of a Task Force that will advise the state as it implements its plan. The elimination effort aims to stop the spread of the virus by increasing access to medications that can cure hepatitis C and expanding programs to connect New Yorkers with prevention, screening and treatment services. Hepatitis C is a liver disease affecting more than 200,000 New Yorkers, deaths have exceeded HIV-related deaths, with injecting drug use as the most common risk factor, the opioid epidemic has fueled a rise in new hepatitis C cases.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual golfing event this Sunday at Sundown Golf Course. Teams looking to sign up can call the Bainbridge Chamber Offices at 967-8700.
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The American Legion Riders of Sidney Post 183 will hold their annual Benefit Run Saturday. Registration begins at 10:00 AM at the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial; proceeds will benefit the American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Alycia Martin of Sidney for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers on patrol spotted Martin driving on State Highway 7 without any headlights, after a traffic stop, Troopers determined that she was impaired & that her license was suspended. Martin was subsequently arrested and arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court where she was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear in court on August 28th.
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The National Hall of Fame Induction weekend is this weekend, with a variety of events through Monday. on Saturday at 4:30 pm at Doubleday Field, Sheldon Ocker will receive the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing; and MLB Network’s Bob Costas will be honored with the Ford C. Frick Award for major contributions to baseball broadcasting & the 9th Hall of Fame Parade of Legends will begin at 6:00 PM, along Main Street. On Sunday, The annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center, inductees are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell.
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The Greene Lions Club announces that the Greene Arts Festival will be held Saturday in downtown Greene, spokesperson Patty Washburn explains:

(Patty Washburn 7-18-18)

More than 200 quality artisans exhibit their arts & crafts on the streets of Greene. More information is available at 656-8225.
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The American Red Cross has declared an emergency need for all blood types. A.O. Fox’s Tri-Town Campus is hosting a blood drive today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM in conference room #2. Appointments can be made by calling 561-7937 or redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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