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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A Group of Sidney residents & businesses are teaming up for a fundraiser Saturday at 6:30 at Keith Clark Park for the family of Anielle “AK” McEwan-Lomnicki, who was severely injured when she was hit by a vehicle while walking home from school Wednesday afternoon. Kim Ayres is one of the organizers, she told WCDO News how the money will be raised:

(Kim Ayres 2-17-23)

Ayres also said that the Polar Bear Jump at Good year Lake will be held tomorrow and a portion of those funds raised will also go to AK’s family. Also, At the MAC basketball championship games tonight at UV they will be taking up a collection for the Sidney student who was hit by a car earlier this week. Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki. BG Boys play Delhi at 5 and Unatego Girls take on Greene at 7:30.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has scheduled an event in March as well as the annual Hometown Day parade & activities in June, Chamber President Teri Schunk appeared live on the WCDO Morning show:

(Teri Schunk 2-17-23)

Schunk also said that the 4 Towns Forward organization will beholding their annual Yard Sale April 29th at locations in Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney & Unadilla again this year.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dominic Howe, on an outstanding warrant for Grand Larceny, Criminal possession of a Weapon & 3rd Degree Rape. Howe id described as a white male, 5’11” tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair & brown eyes, anyone with information is asked to call the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year old Donna Dalton of Davenport for driving with a suspended registration. Deputies were patrolling Sunday on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi, they conducted a traffic stop & charged Dalton with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, she was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year-old Danielle Pitre of Staten Island, for driving with a suspended registration. Deputies were patrolling Sunday on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester, they conducted a traffic stop, Pitre was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, Failure to turn in License Plate to DMV, Failure to Notify DMV of Address Change, and several other lesser charges, she was released on the traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charge.

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See New York’s premiere Billy Joel Tribute Band, The Downtown Men, in the Martin W. Kappel Theater Saturday, February 18, 2023. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7, tickets are available at ChenangoArts.org, by calling 607-336-2787, or at the door.

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More than 330 guests attended the Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network’s fifth annual Valentine’s Soirée at the Otesaga Resort & Hotel in Cooperstown on Saturday, February 11. The event raised over $250,000 in support of Bassett’s School-Based Health and Dental Program.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-17-23

Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 40 year old Denise Wells of Herkimer was convicted of 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, in the Town of Delhi Court Wednesday. Wells was charged after driving erratically through Delhi on December 12th of last year, she eventually drove off the road on State Highway 10, she was under the influence of heroin. Wells was sentenced to a 1-year conditional discharge, she was also ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, attend and complete an Impaired Driver Program, and attend a Victim Impact Panel, her license was revoked for 6 months, and she was ordered to pay $900 in fines & fees.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand laid out some of her priorities in the Senate, as the negotiations continue for the next 5 year farm bill, which she said will address rising concerns about inflationary food prices, supply chain issues & millions GOING Without sufficient food:

(Gillibrand 2-16-23)

Gillibrand said that the last Farm Bill came in 2018 before the pandemic, which has added or changed many of the provisions from previous Farm bills out of necessity due to new problems that the pandemic created or expanded.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a physical injury domestic dispute in the Town of Union. 66 year old Brian Sanks of the Town of Union, had attempted to smother his Girlfriend in her sleep, threatened to shoot her with a pistol, and threatened to use a taser baton on her. Sanks was taken into custody by deputies and an Extreme Risk Protection Order was subsequently issued, several weapons & drug paraphernalia were removed from Sanks residence. Sanks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, he was arraigned and has remained in custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey Team are hosting the 23rd Annual Career Fair tonight, prior to tonight’s game against Danbury. The career fair will be held at the Arena from 2:30 to 5:30 PM.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Sidney High School, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment held a hearing this morning in Albany, regarding the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC to Construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford, and the opposition to the project by  the Guilford Coalition of Non-Participating Residents.  The Board denied the Guilford Coalition’s petition for rehearing and request for a stay, and the proceedings will be continuing.

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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Primary Care and Pediatric clinics across their health system, including at all regional health centers and School-Based Health Centers, by appointment.  Patients aged 12 and older in New York State are currently eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Those 18 and above are eligible to receive either Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. More information is available at bassett.org/locations.

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A new Siena Poll released on New Yorkers opinion of Governor Cuomo, shows that 23% said he should resign immediately, 39% say he should serve out his term but not seek re-election, and 33% say he should continue to serve and run for re-election.  35% said they would vote to re-elect Cuomo for another term, 56% would prefer someone else.  Voters approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 51-32%, on managing vaccines 66-20%, keeping New Yorkers informed (60-27%), and reopening the state 54 to 33%.

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The State Assembly announced that a Committee will soon be issuing Subpoenas’ to come testify, whether Governor Cuomo sexually harassed women, or his response regarding nursing homes deaths during the COVID 19 pandemic response.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rollover crash This Morning on State Route 17 in Windsor.  The accident occurred around 3:00 this morning, Deputies found the vehicle, but not the driver, the investigation is continuing.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted State Parole Officers recently with locating and arresting 40 year-old William McLean of Hobart on a Parole warrant issued by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.  McLean was found in possession of 6 different controlled substances at the time of his arrest and was charged with 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to be held as a parole violator pending a future parole revocation hearing.   McLean was issued an appearance ticket to Town of Stamford Court on a later date to answer the drug possession charges.

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The State Police announced that a website and hotline have been established to answer all questions about the New York SAFE Act. The website is set up through The Governor’s Office at nysafeact.com, where gun owners and licensed dealers will find a list of frequently asked questions that have been compiled and answered by experts on this new law.  There is also a section on what is and is not considered an assault weapon, with photos of weapons, banned features, a list of some of the banned weapons, and those firearms that are NOT considered assault weapons.  The State Police have established a hotline 1-855-LAW-GUNS, available today, during normal business hours Monday through Friday and will be staffed by State Police members.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a bicyclist being struck by a car early Sunday morning.  30 year old Bradley Murray of Binghamton, was struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Branden Bowen of Waverly, on Upper Court Street in Kirkwood, Murray was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City where he later died from his injuries.  Bowen was charged with felony DWI; he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.  .

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division arrested 34-year-old Shawn Bosket of Windsor, after he allegedly failed to return an annual address verification form for sex offenders, to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Bosket was taken into custody in the Town of Colesville on January 4^th & was ordered to appear in the Town of Dickinson Court today.

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A portion of interstate 81 between exits 3 & 4 was closed for several hours this morning, following a collision of 3 tractor trailer trucks, 2 of which burst into flames.  The accident occurred shortly before 6:00 AM this morning, 2 lanes of traffic were opened at around 12:30 this afternoon.  The investigation is continuing and charges might be forthcoming.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Tyrone Lester of Binghamton on an active bench warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court.  Lester failed to appear to answer the charges of Petty Larceny and 6^th degree Conspiracy; he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 bail.