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WCDONEWS THURSDAY 1-23-20

wcdonews — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:05:28 +0000

Statewide, there were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This year, 4 districts are categorized as being in significant fiscal stress, including the Norwich City School District. Local districts that were listed as susceptible to fiscal stress were the oxford Academy, & the Schenevus Central school district. The report also noted that the Southern Tier was the only region with a decrease from the previous school fiscal year in the number of districts in fiscal stress. Central New York and the North Country regions had the largest percentages of districts in a fiscal stress category.

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Governor Cuomo has proposed spending 10 million dollars to make sure that the Census takers count every individual living in the state to be counted:

(Cuomo 1-23-20)

Those who would like to be census takers can sign up at 2020 census.gov.

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The proposed budget announced by Governor Cuomo this week has a 6.1 billion dollar gap, about 1/3 of that from Medicaid Spending, Local Assemblyman John Salka comments:

(John Salka 1-23-20)

Lawmakers have until April 1st to get a budget passed, the budget proposed by the Governor total 173.8 Billion Dollars.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Association announced today that the Friends of the Oneonta Theater are looking to revitalize the building. Society Executive Director Bob Brzozowski explains:

(Bob Brzozowski 1-23-20)

The Theater was built in 1897 & has been dormant for the last several years; more information is available at the oneontahistory.org.

Governor Cuomo today announced legislation in the Executive Budget to make New York’s fracking ban permanent. The measure would restrict the Department of Environmental Conservation from approving permits that would authorize an applicant to drill, deepen, plug back or convert wells that use high-volume hydraulic fracturing as a means to complete or recomplete a well.

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State Senator Fred Akshar released his latest Community Voice Survey on the controversial new bail reform law that went into effect at the beginning of the year. The poll found 49% of respondents said the changes were bad for New York while 37% said they were good for the Empire State. Akshar supports a full repeal, he has also introduced legislation to fix key parts of the bail reform law, including a bill to restore bail for several violent crimes & he also introduced legislation to remove the option of cashless bail if the arrested individual has been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years.

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Citizens Energy Vice President Michael Kennedy will dedicate a major solar array in the town of Chenango today to provide green power to subscribers of the company’s JOE-4-SUN program. Citizens Energy has partnered with Southern Tier Solar Works, a non-profit program of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition, to bring clean energy to the region. The event will take place at 11:00 AM at 400 WEST CHENANGO ROAD in CASTLE CREEK.

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The American Red Cross will hold another Blood drive today in Otsego County. The drive will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, Walk-ins are welcome, appointments can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device,

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-5-18

wcdonews — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:47:16 +0000

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police CNET and SORT Team executed a “no knock” search warrant at 24 North Washington Avenue in the Village of Oxford, following a lengthy investigation. 40 year old Joshua Figary is accused of distributing crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and marihuana, during the execution of a search warrant, police seized several loaded handguns, $1200 cash & crystal methamphetamine packaged for resale. Figary was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces arraignment shortly.
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Fire Investigators are trying to determine what started a fire in a trailer at the Sidney Unadilla Trailer Park on State Route 7 Thursday afternoon. The fire was called in at about 1:00 PM Thursday, the 1st trailer was fully involved when fire fighters arrived, 3 occupants escaped without injury, a neighboring trailer suffered some minor damage. Fire fighters from Unadilla, Sidney, Otego & Wells Bridge responded, no injuries were reported.
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2 minors have been charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespassing & unlawful possession of a weapon, following vandalism at the Morris Central School District that occurred Sunday. The 2 are accused of breaking a window, soccer nets, and screens, and for shooting at a security camera. The Morris school district was closed Monday while officers investigated.
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The State DEC announced that they are considering enacting quarantine on movement into the state of landscaping debris and similar items, in order to avoid an infestation with the destructive Spotted Lanternfly. The insect is known to attach itself to yard waste, wooden crates, fruit, produce and even lawn tractors, tarps & grills. Deliveries from the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware & Virginia may be affected. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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The Raymond Corporation will be hosting more than 250 high school students at its headquarters in Greene on October 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, as part of their National Manufacturing Day commemoration. Students from more than 20 schools across the Southern Tier will learn about career opportunities within the science, technology, engineering and math fields, the event will feature a manufacturing floor tour, an interactive game with giveaways, product demonstrations and informational booths across various disciplines. More information is available at raymondcorp.com or at 800-235-7200, or at the Raymond Facebook page.
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The Binghamton Devils will open their season Saturday, against the Toronto Marlies at 7:05 p.m. at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Tickets are available at binghamtondevils.com, 722-7367, or at the Arena Box Office.
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Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend begins today through this Sunday on the College campus in Oneonta. True Blue Weekend will feature the 27th Annual Golf Classic at The SUNY Delhi; the Golden Jubilee Reunion; the Fall Fest at Pine Lake; On Saturday, Hartwick football plays SUNY-Brockport at 2:00 PM at Wright Stadium. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with the annual memorial gathering in the Shineman Chapel House, more information is available at 431-4064.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held today in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.
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The 23rd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this year it has been moved from the Sidney Airport to the nearby Sidney Industrial Park, on Winkler Road, just off of River Road in Sidney. Hundreds of vehicles participate each year; there are various contests, trophies in many categories, plus Flea Market Vendors, Food and Refreshments. More information is available at 723-0656 or 768-8998. The Fagan Flyers will also still hold their Annual Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday.
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Delaware County Democratic committee announced that 19th Congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado will meet with voters Sunday at 7:30 PM for a Town Hall style meeting. The meeting will be held at the Walton Theatre · Walton
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NBT Bank will host a Community Shred Day for local residents to safely dispose of confidential documents, to help protect against identity theft and fraud. The event will be held in conjunction with the Saturday’s in the Park Harvest Market Festival, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At West Side Park, next to the Chenango County Courthouse.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-1-18

wcdonews — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:59:04 +0000

The State DOT announced Friday that an agreement was reached with federal officials Friday, regarding the ongoing controversy over the “I Love New York” signs on State Highways. New York State will not lose $14 million in highway funding, but the signs must be removed under the threat that the federal funding could still be pulled.
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State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Douglas Slater following a stabbing in the town of Conklin Sunday night. State Police responded to 663 Conklin Road to the report of a vicitm with a stab wound, and the fleeing of the suspect by car. Slater was spotted in a vehicle by Binghamton Police, he was charged with 1st Degree Assault & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail, the victim was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City where he underwent surgery.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Cheyenne Strong of Bainbridge on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Davenport Court for Criminal Contempt. Strong allegedly violated an active order of protection & was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to return to the Davenport Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old Eduardo Torres Jr. of Walton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Deputies allege that Torres’s vehicle was stopped on a dangerous turn on State Highway 10, impeding traffic, and that he had his license suspended. Torres is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held Friday in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. registration is available at delawarecounty.org
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The 23rd Annual “Original” Grand Finale Cruise In will be held this Sunday in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will be moved to the Sidney Industrial Park at Winkler Road off of River Road, due to construction at the Sidney Airport, where the event had been held in the past. More information is available 723-0656 or 768-8998.
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The Sidney Alumni Association & the Sidney United Way donated $10,000 to the Sidney Center Improvement Group Saturday, for the Sidney Center Park & Playground Restoration project. Sidney United Way President Lorrie Roach comments:

(Lorrie Roach 10-1-18)

Mike Sellitti of the Sidney Center Improvement Group commented about the project that is receiving the funding:

(Mike Sellitti 10-1-18)

More money is slated to be awarded the Sidney Center Improvement Group early next year; the project is expected to be completed in 2020.
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Chenango Links announced that they are sponsoring a presentation this evening featuring Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike and Oxford Mayor Terry Stark. The event will begin at 6:30 pm at the Bohemian Moon in Norwich.
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Delaware County “CLEAN SWEEP” will be held later this month, for county residents, businesses & farms to dispose of hazardous materials, Solid Waste coordinator Sue McIntyre said that Phone registration begins now:

(Sue McIntyre 10-1-18)

Again, the Number to register by phone is 865-6474 for the Clean Sweep days.
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DEC officials remind hunters that today is the deadline to apply for deer management permits. Licensed hunters may apply for up to 2 deer management permits in specified Wildlife Management Units. Hunters will know immediately whether or not they are selected to receive their deer management permits. Sporting licenses and permits can be obtained at any one of DEC’s 1,300 license issuing outlets, by phone at 866-933-2257, or online through the DEC website.
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Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ go on sale today, at 10:00 AM for performances on November 4th at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM at The Broome County Forum Theatre. Tickets are available online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or at the Arena Box Office, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-17-18

wcdonews — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:34:58 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20 year old Jared Rolfe of Walton, Saturday on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, operating a vehicle with more passengers than safety belts, and unlicensed operator, after an investigation of a reported under age party in the Town of Masonville. Rolfe was observed by Deputies to have been operating a motor vehicle, while his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York. Rolfe was released on an appearance ticket and was scheduled to appear before the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that their next 1st Friday Meet & Greet will be on October 5th from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street. The guest speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. The event sponsor is Delaware River Solar. Chamber members can reserve their spot at delawarecounty.org.
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State Attorney General Barbara Underwood issued an alert reminding New Yorkers to consider consulting the office’s charitable giving tips before making a donation to support organizations assisting the victims of Hurricane Florence or any natural disasters. If you believe an organization is misrepresenting its work or that a scam is taking place, please contact the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at charities.complaints@ag.ny.gov or 212-416-8401. The following additional websites also contain helpful information to evaluate charities are charitywatch.org, bbb.org, guidestar.org or charitynavigator.org.
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The State DEC announced that early bear hunting season is open in northern New York, & this year it runs through October 12th. There are an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 wild bears in New York State, with most of them living in the Adirondacks and Catskills. DEC Officials said that Regular big game hunting season for deer and bear begins on Oct. 20 in northern New York and Nov. 17 in the southern zone, more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.
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Bob Evans Farms is recalling nearly 47,000 pounds of pork sausage links because it might contain pieces of plastic. The items have establishment number “EST 6785” & a lot number of 8213, and were sold in several state including New York & Pennsylvania, so far, no injuries have been reported. The sausage should be thrown out or returned to place of purchase.
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The 7th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser will be held on Sunday October 29th, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in downtown Oneonta. Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 9-17-18)

Tickets & information about the evenings Dinner & performance ticket packages are available at FoothillsPAC.org.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that the Harpursville School District will be receiving funding in the form of low-cost tax-exempt bonds to help support facility upgrades. The money is issued through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York; Harpursville will be receiving $11,705,000 in funding.
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Commerce Chenango announced that trail runners can register for the upcoming Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run, scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 30th in the town of Pharsalia. The 3rd annual Trail Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute Chobani yogurt products to participants. Interested runners can email register@chenangony.org or pick up an entry form at Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich.
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The hit show “Menopause the Musical” is returning to The Forum Theater in Binghamton for 1 performance only on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale this morning at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster call 1-800-745-3000 or visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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