Helios Care will hold a special meeting for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:

(Inda Fitch 12-4-23)

The event will be held Saturday December 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame Announced that former Major League Manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer in Cooperstown. Leyland took the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997, he had several winning seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates & Detroit Tigers with 6 first-place finishes, 3 pennants, he won the Manager of the year Award 3 times. The Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will be held July 19-22 in Cooperstown, with the Class of 2024 to be inducted at 1:30 pm. on Sunday, July 21, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce the results of its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame voting on January 23rd.

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4Towns Forward announced that Santa’s Mailbox is set up in 2 locations, for children who would like to send Santa a letter this holiday season. Santa Mailbox will be available today through December 18th at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge and Roasted Coffee House in Sidney, drop off times are between 6:00 am – 2:00 pm daily.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 7 at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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Members of the Binghamton Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant at 39 Travis Avenue in Binghamton Friday, after a gunshot was heard earlier in the day by Binghamton Police officers conducting a welfare check. Officer found a deceased male in the basement, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the name of the deceased was not released.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23

11 Fire Companies responded Friday night a fire in Stamford. The buildings were on fire at 62 to 64 Main Street in Stamford, 2 historic buildings were lost, the fire displaced 30 residents and 2 businesses, 2 residents & 2 firefighters were injured, with non-life threatening injuries. The Red Cross & Churchill Gym helped displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Stamford Village Hall will accept donations today through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Locally, Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney is collecting donations of canned food & toiletries for the 11 families displaced, teh items can be dropped off at their location at Valley View Road & they will deliver them to Stamford.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call, where it was alleged that a fully disabled and incompetent individual had been left on a bus after it was parked for the evening, & after noticing that the victim had not returned home, a residential facility aid had discovered the victim’s location and brought her to a hospital. Deputies charged the bus driver, 74 year-old Lyndon Doig and the aid, 63 year-old Norma Castro, both of Walton, with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, they are scheduled to appear in front of the Walton Town Court at a later date.

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The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Worcester. The Drive will run from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.

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Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, spokesperson Gabby Argo comments:

(Gabby Argo 12-4-23)

More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.

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Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations locally through December 15th are at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.

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Unadilla will have their holiday celebration tomorrow at various locations around the village, Unadilla Chamber President Jackie Carey explains:

(Jackie Carey 12-1-23)

Carey said that shops around the village will also be having special holiday sales throughout the day Saturday.

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Christmas activities will get underway Saturday in the village of Afton, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson Sheryl Roush explains:

(Sheryl Roush 11-22-23)

More information is available at the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

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The Out of The Woodwork Players will hold their 1 act play “We Interrupt This Program” Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Town Hal Theater. A Holiday Gift Market will be open from 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Gallery, Food Donations for the Bainbridge Food Pantry will be accepted.

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Helios Care will hold their 40th Anniversary celebration at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown Saturday Night at 6:00 PM. Helios care began as the Castkill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, more information about the organization & its services are available at helioscare.org.

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The Chenango County Historical Society will also have their annual Holiday Open House Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm at the Chenango County Historical Society at 45 Rexford St., Norwich.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-1-23

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holly Jolly parade tonight, no pre-registration is required to be in the parade. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 12-1-23)

Santa will be set up at the Limitless Performing Arts Complex following the Holly Jolly Parade at their new location at 22 River Street.

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The Unatego School District will induct 3 alumni into their “Hall of Distinction” today, Spokesperson Judy Pitel explains:

(Judy Pitel 12-1-23)

All are welcome to attend the festivities, which begin at 5:30 PM.

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The 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Train will be coming through the region Saturday. The holiday train will stop in Oneonta at the Gas Avenue Rail Crossing, from 12:05 pm. to 12:40 pm. The train will be in Bainbridge at the Walnut Street Rail Crossing from 1:30 pm. to 2:00 pm. The train’s schedule ends at the East Binghamton Yard Entrance, 3:20 pm. to 4:00 pm.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 1:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Unadilla Fire Department, 77 Clifton Street. 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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Delaware Valley Humane Society announced that on Saturday from 9-2 at the Sidney McDowell & Walker, pet photos can be taken with Santa Claus. The price of the pictures are by donation, proceeds will benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society.

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Governor Hochul announced the annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across the state, will begin Today. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations will be set up locally through December 15th at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.

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Wintry weather will be reaching our region Wednesday afternoon, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he expects:

(Townsend 1-24-23)

WCDO will have out complete weather forecast following the newscast.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division arrested 23 year old Haven Strong of Binghamton, he is accused of knowingly entering the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility with a quantity of a controlled substance. Strong was charged with 1 count each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Strong was processed for arrest and remains in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2022. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment held constant at 4.3% in December, Locally, Chenango County had 3% Unemployment, Delaware County 3.3% and Otsego County 3.2%.

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The State Department of Public Service and the DPS Consumer Advocate, will hold a virtual public forum on Tuesday, January 31, and in-person public forums, including one on Wednesday, February 8th In the Binghamton State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM to receive public comments regarding NYSEG. The forums have been set up after multiple complaints of spikes in billing by NYSEG & sister Company Rochester gas & Electric last year, and the inability to reach the companies’ customer service representatives by telephone without substantial delay. Public comments can also be made at the DPS’ toll-free line at 1-800-335-2120.

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New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January, including those already at the maximum level of benefits, will receive a supplemental allotment this month. All households will receive a supplement of at least $95.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Friday to a 911 call for a 1 car motor vehicle accident on County Highway 44 in the Town of Sidney. The driver was identified as Amber Astrologo, who had a suspended driver’s license due to insurance not in effect. Deputies subsequently arrested Astrologo for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent. Astrologo was then directed to appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date to answer for said charges.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-24-23

The New York State Department of Health’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report shows that the number of flu cases declined 50 percent from 14,656 to 7,373 for the week ending January 14th, the virus remains widespread across the State for the 15th consecutive week. The Department also announced two additional pediatric deaths in New York, bringing the total to eight so far this season. The Department’s report, shows a total of 300,907 influenza cases reported to date in New York.

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State Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences unveiled a legislative package to Create a Safer New York, State Senator Peter Oberacker supports the package of bills:

(Oberacker 1-24-23)

The package calls for Rolling back bail, Increasing penalties for habitual repeat offenders, Increasing penalties for crimes committed with stolen firearms, and mandatory consecutive sentencing for crimes involving illegal firearms, and amending Raise the Age to ensure 16- and 17-year-olds charged with certain gun or gang-related crimes are prosecuted as adults.

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NBT Bancorp reported Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $152.0 million, compared to $154.9 million in the prior year. In the fourth quarter, the Company incurred merger expenses of $1.0 million related to the pending acquisition of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

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(Joe Angelino 1-28-20)

Angelino & Nick Libous both announced their intentions yesterday to seek the Republican Party Nomination for the 122nd Assembly District race; so far no Democrats have announced a run for the seat.

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State Senator Fred Akshar held a press conference at the Broome County Sheriff’s Department yesterday, vowing to fight to overturn or fix some of the portions of the Bail Reform law that just went into effect that is sending some violent criminals back out onto the streets:

(Akshar 1-28-20)

Akshar said that numerous cases have occurred already where someone has been released on an appearance ticket, and almost immediately committed a crime that they would not have been able to commit if they had been remanded to jail like they would have last year.

The opening of the 2020 personal income tax filing season has begun, with a dozen free tax filing assistance sites across New York State. Taxpayers who earned $69,000 or less in 2019 are eligible to file both their federal and New York State income tax returns at these locations at no cost. Eligible taxpayers may also prepare and file their returns for free by using tax preparation software available through the State Tax Department’s website.    More information is available at tax.ny.gov/fsa.

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Today’s UHS Chenango Women’s Health talk will focus on Healthy Habits, to be held at Bohemian Moon, 103 East Main Street in Norwich.  Physical Therapist Allison O’Neill of UHS Therapies Norwich and Registered Dietician Nicole Wake from UHS Chenango Memorial will present during the event, the evening will begin at 6:00 PM, with the presentation and discussion to follow at 7:00 PM.  More information is available at 337-4283.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next First Friday networking Breakfast on February 7th from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Belleayre Mountain and Ski Center in Highmount.  The featured speaker for the event is New York State Senator James Seward, representing the 51st Senate District.

Governor Cuomo today announced the Executive Budget includes record funding for the Environmental Protection Fund at $300 Million.   The Budget appropriations include $39 million for solid waste programs, $89 million for parks and recreation, $152 million for open space programs and $20 million for the climate change mitigation and adaptation program.

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Commerce Chenango has teamed up with SFCU to host a series of Roundtable Workshops, with the 1st one scheduled for this morning in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 1-28-20)

The workshop will be held in the Commerce Chenango Community Room at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, starting at 7:30 AM through 9:00 AM, more information is available at 334-1400.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Gary Warfield Jr. of East Branch on 1 count of endangering the welfare of a child.  Deputies allege that Warfield did knowingly act in a manner injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child less than seventeen years of age. Warfield was released on an appearance ticket returnable the Town of Hancock court at a later date.

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The American Red Cross announced that there are 2 blood drives being held in Broome County today in Harpursville from 2:30 to 6:30 PM at the Eastern Broome Senior Center, another is being held in Binghamton from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street.  Donors of all blood types, especially types O positive and O negative are needed.  Donations can be made with 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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