BRUCE HAAK MEMORIAL SLEIGH RALLY – WCDO Radio News

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-21-19

wcdonews — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:00:21 +0000

Law Enforcement agencies in Delaware County are searching for 23 year old Cody Conkling, who was last seen Sunday afternoon on Parker Hollow Road in the town of Unadilla. Conkling is described as 23 years old, White, with Brown Hair, Blue eyes & a beard, he was wearing a Gray flannel shirt, Jeans , work Boots & a hat, he is 6’1″ tall, weighs about 190 pounds, Anyone with information is asked to contact state Police at Troop C at 561-7400.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 3 people on burglary charges following a vehicle pursuit Thursday. Norwich City Police officers were first involved in the pursuit into the Town of Norwich, Sheriff’s Deputies & State Police then attempted to stop a Subaru operated by 24 year old Dakota Davenport after he was clocked at 101 mph on County Road 32. Davenport and front seat passenger 36 year old Zane Marvin continued to McDonough, they are accused of throwing saws, clothing, gun cases, and BB guns from the vehicle. Davenport stopped in the Town of McDonough and fled on foot, 26 year old Macey Newkirk and Marvin were taken into custody. Davenport was eventually located & was taken into custody. All 3 were charged with Burglary and Reckless Endangerment. Davenport was charged with additional Traffic Violations; they were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and were remanded to the custody of the Sheriff’s Office.

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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal that would protect New Yorkers from unknown exposure to toxic chemicals:

(Cuomo 1-21-18)

The “Consumer Right to Know Act” would authorize the DEC & the State Health Department & the Department of State to develop regulations establishing on-package labeling requirements for designated products indicating the presence of potentially hazardous chemicals, including carcinogens. ——————————————————————————–

Due to a change in the House of Representatives voting schedule, 22^nd district Congressman Anthony Brindisi has rescheduled his Binghamton town hall at American Legion, 39 Louisa Street in Binghamton, for this Saturday at 4:00 PM. In place of the originally scheduled town hall, Congressman Brindisi will hold a telephone town hall from his Washington, D.C. office on Tomorrow at 7:35 pm, constituents can participate by calling 855-614-0159.

The Oneonta Police Department is holding special education sessions for community members about emergency preparedness in the event of an active shooter in a public place. Classes will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Classroom 1 at FoxCare Center, or on Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Classroom 1 at FoxCare Center. The program is free and open to all who are interested, more information is available by contacting Joe Tiemann at the Oneonta Police Department by email jtiemann@oneonta.ny.us.

This Wednesday is the last day to register for an upcoming workshop on substance abuse, targeted at business and community leaders of Chenango County. The event “Substance Abuse in the Workplace” is being presented by Chenango Health Network, Commerce Chenango and UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital; it will take place Thursday, January 31 at Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Breakfast will begin at 7:45 a.m. on the day of the event, with the presentation to follow at 8:30. Registration is available through Commerce Chenango at 334-1400 or by email: register@chenangony.org.

The Tioga Downs Resort and Casino in Nichols received a package addressed to a casino hotel guest, which contained 10 ounces of crystal methamphetamine. State Police personnel assigned to the casino detail contacted State Police CNET, they identified the hotel guest as 34 year old Michael Champlin of Camillus, and Investigators were granted a search warrant to search Champlin’s room and his vehicle. Those searches lead to the seizure of additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Champlin was charged with Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was arraigned in the Town of Nichols Court, where he was remanded to the Tioga County Jail without bail.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant Friday afternoon at 32 Linden Street in the City of Binghamton, Task Force investigators Seized Cocaine, Marijuana & Numerous controlled substance prescription pills, weapons, ammunition, $7,737.00 of suspected drug sale proceeds Drug packaging materials and digital scales. 37 year old Frederick Felton and 36 year old Brandy Griffin were arrested on a number of drug charges, they were being held for future court action.

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New York State’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on January 21, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The public is invited to attend the free program in observation of Dr. King’s birth or watch it streamed live at empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking.

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The Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh Rally will be held this coming weekend in General Clinton Park. Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 1-21-19)

The annual event will be held in General Clinton Park again this year; it will be free & open to the public & will be held with or without snow.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-26-18

wcdonews — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:55:18 +0000

New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have launched a coalition to sue the federal government to challenge the Trump tax bill that eliminates full state and local tax deductibility. Governor Cuomo also is looking into 2 other options to combat the Trump Tax plan, the second prong of the effort is to launch a repeal-and-replace strategy, and the third prong is to explore the feasibility of a major shift in the structure of State tax policy.
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State Police arrested 46-Year-old Kendall Jackson of Kirkwood, for Assault and Criminal Mischief. Troopers responded to the report of an altercation at a trailer park in the town of Windsor, where Jackson saw a group of people outside his relative’s trailer, and went outside to & unsuccessfully told them to leave, an altercation ensued, with Jackson allegedly throwing bricks, injuring 2 people. Jackson was issued tickets returnable to the town of Windsor Court on January 31, 2018.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its abrupt cutoff of more than $1 billion in federal funding for New York’s Essential Plan, which provides critical health care to over 700,000 low-income New Yorkers. The lawsuit details how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without adequate justification and in disregard of law; withheld legally-required funding owed to New York and Minnesota to operate their program New York and Minnesota are the only states that operate simialr low income insurance plans for residents.
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Broome County Sheriff David Harder announced that an inmate who died in the County jail on January 25th, died if natural causes. 70 year old Erford Ellis was arrested by State Police for menacing and harassment, he was being held while waiting for court action.

Governor Cuomo signed an executive order to combat the flu epidemic, it allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18 – increasing access and convenience for those seeking the flu vaccination as the number of reported cases across the state continues to rise. Over the past week, 7,779 laboratory confirmed influenza cases were reported to the state and 1,759 New Yorkers have been hospitalized, the highest weekly numbers in both categories since reporting began, and surpassing last week’s previous high of 1,606 hospitalizations.
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27 year old Anderson Lee of Cooperstown has been charged with 24 counts of unlawful surveillance. Lee is accused of installing a camera in Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown and captured videos, while working there as a nurse. Lee was arraigned in Town of Otsego Court and sent to Otsego County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $$250,000 insurance bond. The investigation is ongoing.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will once again hold the Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh Rally in General Clinton Park later this month. Event organizer Phil Canonaco comments:

(Phil Canonaco 1-26-18)

The Sleigh rally will be held weather there is snow or not tomorrow from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Delaware Valley Humane Society.
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The Jericho Arts Council will hold a Bluegrass concert Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. The featured performers are “Matthews family Traditions” the show starts at 7:00 PM; tickets can be purchased prior to show time, or can be reserved at 288-3882.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-11-18

wcdonews — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:08:46 +0000

State Police arrested 46 year old William Bateman of Edmeston, for 7 counts of 2nd degree Rape 2nd degree, 6 counts of Criminal Sexual Act, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after troopers were advised of an incident in Otsego County. Bateman is accused of having sexual contact with a child less than 15 years old; he was arraigned in the town of Otsego Court and was released on his own recognizance. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim. Bateman’s next court date is on January 17th.
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Area Citizens are being reminded to be aware of the latest scams that are being perpetrated by phone, emails or even in person. Sidney Police Chief Jan Gorshack explains:

(Jan Gorshack 1-11-18)

Gorshack said that if anyone has any questions regarding the latest scams, they can contact the Sidney police Department at 561-2301.
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New York State Department of Health officials urged New Yorkers 6 months of age and over who have not yet received a flu shot to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Over the past week, cases of influenza rose by 37%, and new cases of influenza were reported in 61 of 62 counties & the first influenza-associated pediatric death was confirmed by the state’s public health laboratory. As of January 6th, 11,280 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza have been reported and 3,606 people have been hospitalized with influenza in New York State. Adults aged 65 years and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, young children and pregnant women are among those at highest risk for serious flu complications, which may require hospitalization and could result in death.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the income tax filing season officially kicks off on Monday, January 29. 9.5 million New York taxpayers e-filed in 2017. Taxpayers with incomes of $66,000 or less are eligible to electronically prepare and file both their federal and NYS returns under the Free File program. More information is available at tax.ny.gov.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a new record for the number of people arrested in 2017 attempting to use fake identification to buy alcoholic beverages under the legal drinking age. As part of the state’s year-round Operation Prevent initiative, investigators from the Department of Motor Vehicles and the State Liquor Authority work with state and local law enforcement agencies to conduct underage drinking and fake ID sweeps at bars, restaurants, concert venues, and alcohol retailers across New York State. In the Southern Tier there were 45 arrests for selling alcohol to minors last year.
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A training program is available for Delaware & Otsego County residents who are 55 & older & who are looking to get back into the workforce. Associates for Training & Development spokesman John Frisch explains:

(John Frisch 1-11-18)

Frisch said that there is no cost to join the program; more information is available at 432-4800 extension 122, or online at a4td.org.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will once again hold the Annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh Rally in General Clinton Park later this month. Event organizer Phil Canonaco comments:

(Phil Canonaco 1-11-18)

The Sleigh rally will be held weather there is snow or not on Saturday January 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Delaware Valley Humane Society.
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The Sidney Town Board announced that last week’s cancelled meeting has been moved to tonight. the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center Board room.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today, in the Guilford Elementary school at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM with a PUBLIC HEARING on the Smart Schools Investment Plan.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-17

wcdonews — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:18:27 +0000

35-year-old David Mikulski of Binghamton was sentenced to 8 years in prison Thursday, following a guilty plea for criminal sale of a controlled substance in November 2015. Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell stated that Mikulski was part of the drug trafficking network in Broome County led by Terrence Wise.
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Governor Cuomo, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, and Congressman Chris Collins announced that more than $170 million in federal funds will be returned to Upstate New York to expand broadband and high speed internet service, after the FCC reversed course on a plan and decided to keep money designated for New York in New York. According to the FCC, there were 78,245 households in Upstate NY where Verizon declined funding. Pursuant to the Order issued by the FCC, New York State will award this declined funding of $170 million over 10 years in concert with upcoming rounds of its broadband auction.
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A special fundraiser will be held tonight during the Sidney at Delhi Basketball contests, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull explains:

(Avasprague 1-27-17)

More information on the event is available at Delhi schools.org
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce & several other local organizations have teamed up for the annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh rally on January 28th in Bainbridge. Organizer Phil Canonaco comments:

(Phil Canonaco 1-27-17)

The event is free & open to the public; donations for the Delaware Valley Humane society will be collected at the event.
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Magic City Productions brings HOWIE MANDEL will be live in concert at the Broome County Forum Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are still available at The Arena Box Office, through TICKETMASTER at 1- 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. Mandel most recently served as a judge on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
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State police arrested 25 year old Schuyler Schmidt of New Berlin for Criminal Mischief & Reckless Endangerment. Troopers responded to the report of man outside a home on State Route 8 in the Town of Columbus, who had punched and smashed a windshield of an occupied car during a dispute with the woman inside. Schmidt was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court and was released. An order of protection was issued against him.
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65-year-old Robert Doggart of Tennessee will have his trial begin February 6th in his home state. Doggert faces several charges, including solicitation to commit a civil rights violation and solicitation to commit arson of a building; he is accused of plotting an attack against the residents & the buildings at Islamberg near Hancock.

25-year-old Joshua Underwood has been indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on charges of 2nd degree murder and attempted arson, for the murder of 52-year-old Mark Morrison in Morrison’s apartment at 229 Main Street in Oneonta on January 1st. Underwood is accused of killing Morrison & trying to start a fire to cover up the crime, he then called police to report the crime. Underwood was sent back to the Otsego County jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond.
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Norwich City Police and Chenango County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 25 year old Paul Presnell & 20 year old Kailey Hughes after they executed a “No Knock” search warrant at 95 Plymouth Street in Norwich Thursday. Presnell is accused of possessing methamphetamine, he was charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal nuisance. Hughes was charged with criminal nuisance. Both were arraigned in Norwich City Court and sent to the Chenango Jail, Presnell’s bail is set at $10,000, while Hughes’ bail is set at $5,000m pending court action on January 31. The investigation is continuing and more charges are possible.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with Acer Corporation, after a data breach of its website exposed over 35,000 credit card numbers. Sensitive Acer customer information was not protected for almost a full calendar year, Acer has agreed to pay $115,000 in penalties and to shore up its data security practices. Acer was the target of a cyber-attack resulting in a compromise of credit card information. The subsequent investigation revealed that at least one attacker exploited Acer website vulnerabilities to view sensitive customer data. In all, sensitive data related to 35,071 people, including 2,250 New York residents, was stolen.
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New York State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, is reminding New Yorkers that the final deadline to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan for 2017 coverage is Tuesday, January 31. To continue to meet high demand, the NY State of Health Customer Service Center will have extended hours on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Consumers who want to secure 2017 coverage should act now. For more information about the Marketplace, visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
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SUNY Delhi Admissions representatives will be at the CDO Workforce office in Sidney today, to provide information about the application process, financial aid, and training & career programs available at SUNY Delhi or other SUNY Colleges. Reservations are encouraged at 561-7550; the program will begin at 1:00 PM today at the CDO Workforce office at the Sidney Civic Center.
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Maiorano & Associates located at 7-9 Main Street, Sidney will be holding their Grand Opening today from 2:00 to 8:00 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 PM. CEO Serafino Maiorano will give a complimentary seminar at 6:00 pm; reservations are requested at 516-359-4907.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-6-17

wcdonews — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:59:03 +0000

Governor Cuomo today unveiled a package to protect New Yorkers, as well as government entities, from cyber-attacks. The package includes the strengthening and modernization of cybercrime and identity theft laws, as well as the creation of a new Cyber Incident Response Team to provide cybersecurity support to state entities, local governments, critical infrastructure and schools. Many of the New York’s criminal laws that protect financial or intellectual property and ensure privacy have not kept pace with this growth.
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State Police in Endwell announced that they have located 22-year-old Allyson Cheechalk-Buttman of the Town of Union, who was reported missing on December 29th. Cheechalk-Buttman was located out-of-state and spoke with troopers, she was safe & in good health, the investigation is closed & no criminal charges were announced.
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The Jericho Arts Council presents the Susquehanna String Band tonight at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Tickets are available at the door; the show will begin at 7:00 PM. More information is available at Jericho arts.com or at 288-3882.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a fundraising lunch Saturday at the Elks Club on River Street. The event runs from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM, proceeds will benefit Tom Ulmschneider’s fight against Cancer. More information is available at 639-1802 or 768-0505.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce & several other local organizations have teamed up for the annual Bruce Haak Memorial Sleigh rally on January 28th in Bainbridge. Organizer Phil Canonaco comments:

(Phil Canonaco 1-6-17)

The event is free & open to the public; donations for the Delaware Valley Humane society will be collected at the event.
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NY State of Health, announced that more than 3.4 million people have enrolled in health insurance through December 24th. With almost a month to go until the end of the 2017 Open Enrollment period, participation in the NY State of Health Marketplace has already increased more than 22% over the same time period last year, The overall share of New Yorkers now enrolled through the NY State of Health has reached nearly 18% of the state’s population. Consumers who have questions or need help enrolling can log onto www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov, call 1-855-355-5777 or make an appointment with an in-person assistor. Customer service hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a “First Friday Eat & Meet” this morning from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Feather & Stone Restaurant, 38 West Street in Walton. The featured speaker is Perry Dwyer who was appointed as DCMO BOCES superintendent in August.
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A Village of Sherburne resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Tracy Boyer on 1 felony count of Grand Larceny, Boyer is accused of possessing stolen property valued at $2000 that was taken from a residence in Smyrna. Boyer was released on her own recognizance on an appearance ticket to return to the Town of Smyrna Court at a later date.
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