State Senator Jim Seward has given his endorsement to Republican Assembly Candidate Joe Angelino of Norwich today.  Angelino is the former Norwich Police Chief who announced his candidacy for the State Assembly seat held by Cliff Crouch, who announced that he will not seek re-election this year.  Angelino faces a Republican Challenger, Nick Libous of Binghamton.

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A Smart Recovery program for local people dealing with substance abuse issues,  has recently started in Bainbridge, Program Director Aletha Cannistra explains:

(Aletha Cannistra 2-5-20)

Cannistra said that the meetings are held Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 1 Church Street, more information about the program is available at smartrecovery.org.

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Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library are teaming up again to present four free film classics, starting today & running every Wednesday in February.  Chenango Arts Council CEO Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 2-5-20)

Top Hat will be followed by  To Have and To Have Not on February 12 at the library, Quiet Man at the Arts Council on February 19th, & Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner February 26 at the Library. More information is available at 336-ARTS or 334-4034.

Governor Cuomo announced an update on the status of testing for the coronavirus in New York State.  Samples from 17 New Yorkers have been sent to the CDC for testing, 11 have come back negative, and 6 samples are pending. There are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York State yet.  A hotline has been set up for New Yorkers to call at 1-888-364-3065, where experts from the Department of Health can answer questions, they also created a website: health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus. .

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay & members of the Assembly Minority Conference called for an immediate repeal of recently-enacted criminal justice reforms that put New Yorkers at risk. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch commented:

(Crouch 2-5-20)

Assemblyman John Salka also commented:

(Salka 2-5-20)

Lawmakers were joined by families directly impacted by the new bail reform laws, and law-enforcement officials who expressed serious concerns with the new requirements.

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Local Mayors Andy Matviak of Sidney, Phil Wade of Bainbridge and Dave Welch of Unadilla have been meeting monthly for about the last year, one of the issues they have dealt with is how to get legal notices & other information out following the demise of the Tri Town News, and they have decided to send out an email blast together, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade commented:

(Phil Wade 2-5-20)

Residents that want to get the email blast most contact their village offices to submit their email address, each Email blast will come out Thursdays to those who have subscribed.  WCDO will broadcast our interview with the 3 Mayors this evening following the 6:00 PM news.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation closing the legal loophole that allows creditors to use New York courts to secure confessions of judgment and seize the assets of borrowers for cases where the borrower has no connection to New York. Prior to this new law, creditors were able to exploit New York laws to freeze and seize a borrower’s assets by obtaining a judgment entered in a court far from where the contested agreement was executed, making it difficult for a borrower to legally contest the unfair penalty.

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The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for No Further Action at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue at dec.ny.gov until September 20th.  The DEC has also scheduled a public meeting on September 4th at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.

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A recent audit of the Village of Bainbridge found only 1 issue to be cleared up, after the village had spent over $4,000 at Barnard’s Hometown Hardware, while owner Erik Barnard was serving as a Village Trustee.  Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade comments:

(Phil Wade 8-30-19)

Mayor Wade said that Barnard submitted his resignation in July, & that there was no intentional wrongdoing, and he hoped that Barnard may revisit public service in the future.

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The State Division of Budget announced today that they are approving the State Board of Elections’ plan to distribute $10 million to county governments to support early voting implementation.  The State Budget allocated $24.7 million for assistance with implementing a series of election law reforms, including early voting. The State Board of Election’s Aid to Localities Plan can be viewed at nysac.org.

Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended now until Tuesday, at 6:00 AM, to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day weekend.  Governor Cuomo is urging motorists to follow the state’s Move Over Law & that state and local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement through Monday.

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11th Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival at NEAHWA PARK in Oneonta will be held today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & tomorrow from 3:00 to 9:00 PM.  The event features live music, vendors, entertainment, food, & Balloon Launches beginning at 6:00 pm.  More information is available at 432-2941.

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Tuffy’s Place Feline Sanctuary off Route 41 North of Afton is holding a Picnic fundraiser Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Local vendors will participate, visitors can tour Tuffy’s Place, 100% of raffle proceeds and food sales will benefit Tuffy’s Place.   More information is available at TuffysPlace.org or at 821-3643.

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The West Kortright Centre presents its 14th Annual West Kortright Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM; Admission to this event is by pay-what-you-can donation.  Scheduled activities include live music under the big tent, a rummage sale and silent auction, directions & additional information is available at westkc.org.

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(Gabrielle Argo 12-3-18)

Argo said that the film will be followed by a panel discussion with director Jessica Vecchione, law enforcement officials and members of Otsego County’s addiction treatment community. Light refreshments will be served. More information is available at 431-5692.
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2 area mayors will be the featured speakers at “Monday Night At Bohemian Moon” in Norwich. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade & Greene Mayor Phillip Brown will discuss their roles as village mayors, the event begins at 6:30 PM tonight, and more information is available at 334-9480.
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State Police arrested 56 year old Stephen Christoffersen of Port Crane for felony DWI, after a trooper was dispatched to a 1 car rollover on County Route 32 in the town of Greene. When the trooper arrived, he located the vehicle on its side, Christoffersen was not injured, and He was arrested and arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where he was released on his own recognizance.
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The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service is repairing a water main break at 42 River Street between Ann Street and West Ann Street today. Residents on Ann Street, West Ann, and Meckley Avenue will be without water for a portion of the project. Parking on the street will not be permitted, and the street will be closed to traffic for the duration of work. A detour route along Mitchell, Huntington, and Burnside has been established, however those affected may wish to seek alternate routes. More information is available at 432-2100
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State Police arrested 27 year Sabrina Gray of New Berlin for felony of Aggravated DWI after a trooper was dispatched to State Highway 12 in the town of Norwich to check on a female who appeared to be sleeping in her parked vehicle. The trooper observed the vehicle running with Gray in the driver’ seat and a 5-year-old child in the passenger’s seat. Gray was arrested & the child was turned over to a family member. Gray was arraigned in the town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 property bond.
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the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Friday Eat & Meet breakfast for membership this Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delaware & Ulster Railroad in Arkville. Members are reminded to register at delawarecounty.org to register. Railroad General Manager Wes Coates will talk about the role the railroad has to the local economy as well as plans for 2018, a short train ride may also be scheduled, weather permitting.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage & they will hold 2 area blood drives today. A Blood Drive in Oneonta will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Hillside Commons, at 150 Blodgett Drive, a blood drive in Gilbertsville will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Christ Episcopal Church, on Marion Avenue. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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State Police at Troop C are warning residents of a phone scam where the caller claims to be with NYSEG. Troopers recently have received several complaints from businesses where scammers threaten to cut service unless it’s immediately paid using a prepaid debit card. The scam also provides a call back number with a recorded greeting similar to that of NYSEG. Troopers warn residents never to trust anyone who calls you and asks you to make a payment using a prepaid card. If you have any questions about your NYSEG bill, call them directly.
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The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the down ramp between the upper & middle levels of the municipal parking garage starting today. Work is expected to take about 1 week to complete, the Lower & Middle levels will remain open during the project, all of the other downtown parking lots will be open as usual.
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State Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Prosser of Norwich, for Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Investigators learned that a child disclosed to another party that Prosser held the victim down in a chair and allegedly looked down the victim’s shirt in the summer, he is a registered Level 3 sex offender, and he was arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. He is set to appear in the town of Norwich Court on December 6th. The judge also issued an order of protection to the victim.
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State Police arrested 61 year old Gregory Brown of Greene for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle Brown was operating on County Route 26 in the town of Afton. Brown was observed crossing the double yellow line, he arrested and later released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Afton Court December 17.
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(Major William McEvoy 5-17-18)

First Sergeant Chad Buckley and his brother, Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy Buckley placed a memorial wreath honoring those who have died. The ceremony also included Bagpipes & a 21 Gun Salute.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch held a Campaign Stop in Afton today, surrounded by local leaders from his district, lending their support. Bainbridge Mayor Phillip Wade & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak gave their endorsements:

(Mayors 5-117-18)

Crouch acknowledge that he may have an opponent forcing a Republican Primary this year in Nicholas Libous, the son of the late State Senator Tom Libous:

(Crouch 5-17-18)

Crouch has served in the state Assembly since 1995, when he won a special mid-term election to replace Clarence Rappleyea, who left the Assembly to run the New York Power Authority.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55 year old Kathleen Denario of Oneonta for Resisting Arrest, False Personation, Petit Larceny and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies attempted to arrest Denario on a Probation Warrant issued by Otsego County & after a complaint in the parking lot of the Hobart Inn where Denario was located. Denario was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 bond, pending action in Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
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New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker today announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State. Dr. Zucker previously declared influenza prevalent in the state on December 13th; it peaked during the week ending February 17, 2018, when there were more than 18,252 laboratory-confirmed cases in one week. As of May 12, 2018, 128,020 laboratory confirmed cases of influenza have been reported and 23,317 people have been reported as hospitalized with influenza in New York this season. There have been 6 pediatric influenza-associated deaths this flu season.
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Hartwick College will offer online career development courses this summer. 28 courses will be offered over a variety of subjects for a 4 week period beginning June 4th, more information is available at 431-4106.
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A free Orchestral Concert will be held tonight at the CHENANGO ARTS COUNCIL at 7:30 pm. The orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Timothy Perry, The Binghamton Community Orchestra is made up of about 70 people, and the highlight is the “Triple Cities Suite” written by Kristin Gilbert, commissioned by the Binghamton Community Orchestra, and funded through a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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The Chenango County Public Health Department announced that a free rabies clinic will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The clinic will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 at the village garage at 1 River Street; more information is available at 337-1673.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 51 year old Mohamed Yvonnas, of Brooklyn, for DWI aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Yvonnas had a .13% blood alcohol content while he was operating a motor vehicle in the Town of Meredith, he was also found to be an illegal immigrant and to have an active warrant for DWI from New York City. Yvonnas was arraigned at the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending future action in Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
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THE New York STATE CHAMPION DELHI GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WAS HONORED IN ALBANY WEDNESDAY. THE LADY BULLDOGS WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE CAPITAL BUILDING ON THE SENATE FLOOR AND THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR BY SENATORS JAMES SEWARD, FRED AKSHAR AND JOHN BONACIC. A STATE LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON winning THE CLASS-D GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OVER FRANKLINVILLE IN MARCH. Pictures of yesterday’s event can be located at WCDOSPORTS.COM.
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