The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held May 24th to the 26th, with races on The Susquehanna River & plenty of activities at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, Co-Chairman Mike Kaufman told WCDO News about activities scheduled for Saturday:
(Mike Kaufman 4-22-24)
The 70 Mile Races will be held on Sunday this year, and once again, there will be no activities scheduled on Monday Memorial Day.
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The State Budget bills have been wrapped up by the legislature in Albany, Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News the good & the bad of this budget:
(Assemblyman Joe Angelino 4-22-24)
The budget ended up at 237 Billion dollars, well above the executive budget submitted by Governor Hochul in January & below the amounts proposed by State Senate & Assembly leadership in recent weeks.
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Law Enforcement from all over attended the funeral for Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, was being held today in Syracuse, Lieutenant Hoosock was killed by gunfire along with Syracuse Police officer Michael Jensen on April 14th in Liverpool. Jensen’s Funeral was held in his hometown of Rome on Saturday. The suspect accused of shooting the officers 33 year old Christopher Murphy was also killed.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old Jeremy Stimpson of Oneonta for Bail Jumping and on 2 Bench Warrants. Stimpson repeatedly failed to appear for court appearances for criminal cases in the Town of Otego and Town of Milford Courts, both courts issued bench warrants, Stimpson was located in the City of Oneonta by deputies and members of the Oneonta Police Department, he was processed and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1,500 cash, $1,500 credit card, or $10,500 bond bail recommendations.
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The State Department of Labor is partnering with The Business Council, Empire State Development and the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals in an annual Business Survey to get feedback on the state of the workforce and the business community’s current needs. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, it can be found at survey.alchemer.com.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-22-24
33 year old Boyd Fenton was sentenced to to 7-15 years in prison, for setting fire to the horse barn at Tioga Downs on November 9th 2023. Fenton was sentenced in Tioga County Court on Friday, 30 racehorses died in the fire and a trainer was hurt when they tried to rescue horses from the flames.
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14 individuals were arrested on charges ranging from graffiti, stealing a law enforcement body camera and disorderly conduct to obstruction and resisting arrest at the 4th annual “Smoke Weed Outside the Binghamton Police Station” event in downtown Binghamton. On Saturday, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office assisted Binghamton Police Department in ensuring a safe public gathering on Hawley Street in front of Government Plaza. Some attendees began scrawling graffiti, blocking the flow of traffic on Hawley Street, Police began arresting participants for Obstructing Government Administration, disorderly conduct, petty larceny for stealing a law enforcement body camera and resisting arrest, all were processed and released on appearance tickets for the City of Binghamton Court.
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Area businessman Fran Phelps, owner of Village Variety in Unadilla passed away Saturday at the age of 83, after a battle with cancer. Phelps started Village Variety in 1979, The business will be taken over by longtime employee and store manager Chris Tuttle.
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Oneida County District Attorney’s office & State Police announced that former Utica School Superintendent Bruce Karam was sentenced to pay $11,549 back to the Utica school district for the resources improperly diverted, he was ordered to serve 5 years probation and perform 250 hours of community service, he was also ordered to pay $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his termination.
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]]>Norwich Police Department’s new Chief Reuben Roach was sworn in by City of Norwich Mayor Brian Doliver Tuesday. Roach has had a 19-year career in law enforcement, serving in multiple positions over his career.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Brian Dart on multiple outstanding warrants and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Dart was last known to frequent the Route 7 area of Port Crane. Anyone with information on the location of Brian Dart is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Dart is described as a white male, 5’ 5”, about 205 lbs with blue eyes, brown hair, he is wanted for Criminal Contempt, Burglary, Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Mischief, anyone with information can go to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or call the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 607-778-1911.
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SUNY Oneonta & the Sidney Central School District have set up a teacher pipeline initiative to bring SUNY Education students into the Sidney School District, which could lead to a teaching position in Sidney for the SUNY graduates, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock explains:
(Eben Bullock 3-8-23)
Bullock said that the program started last fall and doubled in size from 22 students in the fall to 22 students on campus and 19 working at the Pre-K off campus program at the Cullman Center this spring. Bullock said that there has been a teacher shortage and this program may help alleviate that issue in Sidney.
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A Cortland man charged with DWI after colliding with Broome Sheriff’s Office patrol car in the Town of Lisle Sunday. Additional Sheriff’s deputies responded to the accident, conducted the investigation and interviewed the driver, 26 year4 old Zackary Kohout of Cortland. Kohout was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Following Too Closely, Speed Not Reasonable & Prudent, & Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, he was arraigned and released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Lisle Court later this month. The deputy whose patrol car was struck sustained minor injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation. He was subsequently treated and released.
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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that Opportunities for Otsego will receive $4.3 million dollars. The funds will be used to support the Head Start program, which provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to children from low-income families.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-8-23
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Michael Seaman of New Berlin pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to felony Attempted Assault. Seaman admitted that on October 18, 2022, in the Town of Fenton he attempted to cause serious injury to an 18-year-old male by stabbing him in the leg with a knife during a road rage altercation. The victim was hospitalized and required surgery. Seaman will serve 4 years in State prison followed by 5 years post release supervision, he also waived his right to appeal. He will be sentenced on May 24th.
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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of 43 year old Jonathan Sanchez of Meredith for criminal contempt, harassment. Sanchez was accused of contacting a protected party who had an order of protection filed against him, he is accused of violating that order, he will remain incarcerated at the Delaware County Correctional Facility until an opening at a rehabilitation center becomes available, where he will spend a 3 year term of probation supervision.
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Binghamton Police Department responded to the report of shots fired & a vehicle fleeing the scene. The vehicle was eventually stopped, with Skylar Pierre Louis and Juan Genao in the vehicle. Drugs, drug paraphernalia and money were also found in the car. Genao was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Louis was charged with Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, the investigation is continuing and more charges are expected.
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The Delaware County Office for the Aging announced that there annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament will be held on Friday May 12th ant the Delhi College Golf Course. The event is the primary fundraiser for the office for the aging, registration is available by calling 607-832-5750.
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A free virtual job fair will be held today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Businesses in 6 area counties are looking to fill positions, including in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties. The online Fair is sponsored by the Workforce Development Board, more information is available at working-solutions.org.
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]]>Binghamton City Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 12 year old Aliza Spencer Thursday Night. The shooting happened on Bigelow Street just south of East Frederick Street around 10 pm. Thursday night. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Binghamton Police Department at 772-7080.
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Otsego County Health Department reported today that that county is now at a MEDIUM COVID-19 Community Level for transmission. The County reported 26 New cases today with 3 hospitalizations and a 10.0% 7 day positivity rate. More information is available at otsegocounty.com.
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Dry Ice has been made available to the Norwich Fire Department today, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino explains:
(Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino 4-22-22)
NYSEG reports that just under 5000 Chenango County Residents are still without power today.
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Volunteer fire departments across New York will open their doors this weekend as part of the 13th annual RecruitNY weekend, to help increase membership in local volunteer fire departments. Tom Vail of the Afton Fire Department comments:
(Tom Vail 4-22-22)
The Unadilla Fire Department will hold their Open House on both days this weekend, according to 1st Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Johnson:
(Jeremy Johnson 4-22-22)
The Bainbridge Fire Department will be holding an Open House Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Bainbridge EMT Roger Barnhart comments:
(Roger Barnhart 4-22-22)
More information about what fire departments are participating on April 23rd can go to Recruitny.org, or go to their fire department’s website.
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The Sidney Community Cultural Center will have another Comedy Night Saturday night in Downtown Sidney, Spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 4-22-22)
Schunk said that the Comedy Nights at the Community Cultural center will begin again in the fall.
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Today through April 30th Bassett Healthcare Network is holding its annual Drug Take Back Week, where people can bring any unneeded, unwanted and expired medications for safe disposal. Bassett has special collection kiosks at the Outpatient Pharmacies in Cooperstown, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta & at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi as well as the AO Fox Hospital lobby, AO Fox Tri-Town Hospital lobby in Sidney.
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Otsego County Conservation Association and Brewery Ommegang will hold their 2nd Drive Through, Drop Off Recycling Event on Saturday, at Brewery Ommegang from 12pm-3pm. Accepted items include Styrofoam, corks, cellphones and used toothpaste tubes, pre-registration is required at occainfo.org/earth-festival.
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New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for April. All households participating in SNAP—including those already at the maximum level of benefits —will receive a supplemental allotment this month, for more information, go to otda.ny.gov.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced the results of school district audits. Locally, the DCMO BOCES audit showed that officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. 32 of the assets valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for, and others worth $47,500 did not have required asset tags, were not on the inventory lists and/or had incorrect or no location noted on the inventory list.
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The Jericho Arts Council will have Zink & Company return to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday Night at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM & reserve tickets are available at 607-288-3882.
A.M. NEWS Friday 4-22-22
NYSEG reported that over 8800 customers were still without power this morning in the Tr-County Region, crews continue to work to restore the power as soon as possible.
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2 people were injured & 3 dogs died in a house fire last night on Earls Road in Hartwick. The fire before 6:00 PM, 3 people lived in the home, 2 were sent to Bassett Hospital with smoke inhalation and 1 had minor burns. Firefighters from Hartwick, Fly Creek, Milford, Mt. Vision and Cooperstown responded, the cause is under investigation.
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The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage due to the cancellation of blood drives and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. A Blood Drive is scheduled today at the A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney between 1:30 PM and 6:30PM in Conference Room N-112. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, bassett.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
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Sidney Police Department arrested 29 year old Edward Petti of Oneonta on a bench warrant issued by the Village of Sidney Court, for failing to appear in court. When officers attempted to make contact with Petti, he fled on a bicycle, leading officers on a pursuit. Petti was charged on the Bench warrant plus Obstruction of governmental administration & Resisting arrest, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date.
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Congressman Antonio Delgado will visit SUNY Delhi today at 1:45 pm, to meet with campus leaders, students, and members of the School of Applied Technologies.
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A panel of appellate judges ruled that state Democrats engaged in gerrymandering when drawing new congressional district boundaries for the next decade. In a 3-2 ruling, the majority found the congressional map was unconstitutional. If upheld, the ruling would block the use of those district lines for the upcoming midterm elections in November. The court found Democratic lawmakers acted within their power to approve the maps, after a bipartisan redistricting commission failed to do so earlier this year.
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]]>Chenango County Public Health reports additional COVID 19 cases, bringing them up to 443 total cases since March. They are reporting 34 Active Cases, 215 Quarantines, 6 Hospitalizations; they have had 9 deaths and 386 Recoveries.
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Broome County Health Department had 84 more positive cases of COVID 19 over the last 2 days, bringing their total of 3780 since March, they had 1 more death, giving them 105 from the virus. They have had 3330 recoveries and over 4300 are being monitored by the Health Department.
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Hartwick College in Oneonta reported 3 new cases of COVID-19, they have 28 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected since August 1st is 61.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order which will extend the period of time to allow driver’s licenses to remain valid until December 3. The Previous grace period ended earlier this week, the new executive Order gves people an additional month to validate their driver’s license, if it expires after March 1st of this year, the DMV urges people to try to accomplish their renewal online at dmv.ny.gov.
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Sidney Area Boy Scouts will do their annual food drive a little bit differently this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Sidney Boy Scouts spokesman Dave Leidy explains:
(Dave Leidy 11-6-20)
Leidy said that the Boy Scouts are being assisted by the Sidney United Way this year.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-6-20
New York & Pennsylvania State Police have cancelled an Amber Alert for Autumn & Evelyn Collis, who were abducted from 50 Park Street in Binghamton Thursday afternoon at about 5:30. The Amber Alert was cancelled at about 2:00 AM this morning; The Binghamton Police Department released new information this afternoon, announcing the arrest of 34 year old Amanda Collis of Hagerstown Maryland, for taking the 8 year sisters without permission from their father from their Binghamton residence. Collis was charged with Custodial Interference, after the children were located safely in Maryland early this morning
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Governor Cuomo announced that over 161,000 COVID tests were conducted Wednesday, with 2997 positive tests. Hospitalizations are at 1277, the Number in ICU beds dropped to 268, Number patients on ventilators are 128, and there were 24 deaths from the virus Wednesday.
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Otsego County Department of Health reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 Thursday. The county has had 1042 total confirmed cases, 45 are active cases, there are no hospitalizations, 8 deaths, 754 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, & 57 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students
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Delaware County Public Health reported 4 more COVID 19 tests Thursday; they have 48 active cases, 6 hospitalizations, & 194 in quarantine. Delaware County has had 205 cases, 148 recoveries, & 9 deaths.
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Bidding opens at 5 pm today for Commerce Chenango’s first ever Lights, Camera, AUCTION online event! Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 11-6-20)
Revenue earned through the items donated will help to support the mission of Commerce Chenango, which includes advocacy, education, professional development, funding and economic development initiatives for all of Chenango County. Green said that the LIVE Auction, which will be held on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. through Zoom.
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Ski resorts can reopen with 50% indoor capacity starting today. There will be strict health and safety protocols put in place, including masks required at all times, except when eating/drinking or skiing/snowboarding; restricting gondolas; and ski lifts to members of the same party, and limiting lessons to no more than 10 people.
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The Chenango County Historical Society was recently notified that it will receive extended funding as part of the Humanities New York CARES Emergency Relief Grants. This year the Society paused traditional programming, Virtual programming has grown exponentially, including online exhibit openings and a new “Cooking Historically” series on social media
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced awards in Binghamton, to law enforcement agencies in the Southern Tier, to help law enforcement agencies purchase bulletproof vests. The funding awarded today assists with the purchase of vests for the City of Binghamton Police Department, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Watkins Glen & Horseheads Police Departments, among others. So far, the program has helped with the purchase of over 7,500 bulletproof vests for across the state.
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Unless the state’s top court intervenes, there will be a Republican primary between incumbent State Senator Tom Libous and challenger Denver Jones in the 52nd senate district. A ruling issued by an Albany court, reversed an earlier decision that had invalidated hundreds of Jones’ petition signatures, Albany County Supreme Court Judge Tom McNamara’s ruling validated Jones’ petition with 1,019 signatures enough to qualify him to be on the ballot for the September 9th primary. The Republican candidate for the seat will face Democratic candidate Anndrea Starzak, the former Vestal Town Supervisor, in the November election.
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The trial of Ganesh Ramsaran will begin in Chenango County court in Norwich next Tuesday; he is accused of killing his wife, Jennifer, in the couple’s South New Berlin home. The jury-screening process is expected to last all next week, and testimony is expected to begin the following week. Jennifer Ramsaran was reported missing by the husband on December 11, 2012, he body was found several months later in a wooded area in the town of Pharsalia.
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Farm owners will be a bit happier with school tax bills this coming fall, following the institution of a tax cap by the state legislature and governor Cuomo. New York farm Bureau President Dean Norton comments:
(Dean Norton 8-28-14)
The bill was co-sponsored by area Assemblyman Bill Magee, who has chaired the Assembly Agriculture Committee for the last several years.
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The state DEC said current fishing regulations would extend through the end of March 2015, with a new regulations guide available April 1st. Fishing licenses are now effective 365 days from the date of purchase. DEC commissioner Joe Martens said it made sense to adjust the dates of fishing regulations to coincide with April 1st opener of trout season.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Bainbridge Days activities this Saturday. Festivities will include bands performing in the park, vendors, crafters and a cruise in with peoples’ choice awards in three categories. Local businesses join in the fun by offering Labor Day specials and there will be village-wide lawn sales. A bounce house and dunk tank will give proceeds to benefit the BG school
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A state program to finance affordable housing has contributed to delays in building and rehabilitating homes, because of the questionable selection and lax monitoring of construction projects. The audit by state comptroller Tom DiNapoli focused on the Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, where state money creates and preserves housing for low-income households. The program awards up to $44.2 million a year in loans & grants, auditors found projects representing about 4,400 housing units had experienced construction delays of at least 6 months because of the management of the state housing agency.
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Governor Cuomo announced that law enforcement agencies in 17 counties will receive a total of more than $13.2 million to reduce shootings and firearm-related homicides. The funding is allocated through the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, to aid local law enforcement agencies battling high rates of violent crime. The program builds upon Operation IMPACT, to provide law enforcement agencies with additional resources to fight gun violence, Locally, the Broome County Sheriff’s Department, The Broome County District Attorney’s office and the Binghamton police department will share $384,000 from this program.
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Students entering 8th and 9th grade this fall who want to experience the world of healthcare this summer at M.A.S.H. Camp should apply soon. The deadline has been extended to Friday, May 30th. Campers will spend 2 days in Chenango Memorial Hospitalon Tuesday, August 5th and Wednesday, August 6th. The camp fee is $20 per student, Space is limited to 20 students, applications are available at cnyahec.org .
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