The State Comptroller’s office audited the Deposit Village Board, the audit found that the Village Board made 93 credit card purchases during the audit period, they did not ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy and approved 83 credit card purchases totaling $20,659 without the required supporting documents to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village purposes. The audit’s Recommendation was to Ensure the deputy clerk complies with the Village’s credit card policy and that each claim has sufficient supporting documentation before authorizing payment. Village officials planned corrective action.

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The American Red Cross will hold another Blood Drive today in Delhi. Today’s Drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church, on State Route 28, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 79 year old Ronald Johnson of Cooperstown for forcible touching & harassment. Johnson was charged following a complaint in the Town of Hartwick, where Johnson, while working in his capacity as a Realtor, is accused of forcibly touching the intimate parts of another person while the defendant was conducting a house showing. Johnson was arrested by investigators this week, he was processed and was being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Kayla Lum of Burlington Flats for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a vehicle without the required interlock device, among other related charges. Lum was issued tickets to appear in court at a later date, the Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Otsego County Probation Department.

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The Mid York Concert Band is looking to add a few more musicians to participate in their concerts this year, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 2-22-24)

Ernst said that they have practices every other Tuesday Night at the Norwich Middle School, their Spring concert will be on Sunday May 19th, and they will also have their Holiday Concert in December. More information is available by calling Ernst at 607-267-2614.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-22-24

33 year old Corey Koch of Deposit pleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary in Delaware County Court, for illegally entering the First Baptist Church located in the town of Deposit, and stealing property. Koch will likely be sentenced to a 5-year term of felony probation supervision, if he violates the terms and conditions of his probation, he faces 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro & House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet Thursday at 1:00pm at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in Binghamton, where they will meet with Deputies, law enforcement from neighboring departments, local emergency responders, they will discuss public safety issues and funding for law enforcement.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for James Roberts on an outstanding warrant for criminal possession of a weapon, Roberts is 6’3″ 210 pounds with blue eyes & brown Hair, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Firefighters in Greene responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire at a barn on Chenango County Route 32. No injuries were reported, the owner was able to remove all 4 horses from the barn safely, the structure was a total loss.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Joel Young of Burlington Flats for Attempted Assault, Criminal Mischief, & 2 counts of Harassment. Young is accused of Assaulting Corrections Officers while incarcerated at the Otsego County Jail, on January 20th, 1 officer was treated at Bassett hospital & was released, Young was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

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The Rogers Center Celebrates 46 Years of Winter Living Celebration Saturday from 11 am. to 3 pm. on in Sherburne. This event is hosted by Friends of Rogers with help from several regional organizations, for more information, call (607) 674-4733 or visit friendsofrogers.org

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The 2024 wedding expo will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 2-2-24)

More information about the Wedding Expo & other events are available at foothillspac.org.

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The annual Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump is coming up February 17th, with their annual auction to be held this Sunday at 12:30 at the Milford Central School. Organizer Brenda Waters told WCDO News that they are raising money for 12 people this time with medical issues

(Brenda Waters 1-29-24)

Waters said that the Polar Bear Jump will be on February 17th at 12:30, the awards banquet will be held that evening at the Oneonta Elks club, all the information is available at pbjump.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-2-24

State Police received a cybertip of child sexual abuse material that was uploaded to a mobile messaging application in November, An investigation determined that 31 year old Bethany Crispell of Smithville, used a mobile messaging application to view and exchange child sexual materials. Crispell was charged with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Under the Age of 17 and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, she was remanded to the Cortland County Correctional Facility and is due to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on February 6th.

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3 murder suspects are in custody after a joint police operation between the U.S. Marshals, Southern Tier SWAT Team, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Endicott Police Department Wednesday night. U.S. Marshals Service notified Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies of 3 murder suspects possibly staying in Endicott, for a murder, robbery & Arson on January 20th in Norristown, Pennsylvania. A search warrant was obtained for 1104 Monroe Street in Endicott, the law enforcement agencies executed the search warrant & arrested 29 year old Daquan Allen, 18 year old Damon Brantley & 28 year old Jerry Butler, they were taken to the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility as fugitives from justice, where they were remanded, & are awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro will have his constituent service team holding mobile office hours at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on Main Street in Delhi Today. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Molinaro’s office to resolve issues they may be having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration, today’s event in Delhi will be held from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

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Bainbridge Initiative is a group that started last summer, to try to deal with various issues facing Bainbridge & elsewhere, like substance abuse, homelessness & helping area youth making healthier choices. The group has invited Truth Pharm to Bainbridge this Saturday for Narcan training, according the Bainbridge Initiative spokesperson Carole Kanzer:

(Carole Kanzer 2-2-24)

Kanzer said that the training is for all over the age of 16, at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, it is free & open to the public.

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The Binghamton Police Department recognized Shaun Putrino from this week’s Broome County Sheriff’s Office Featured Warrant, and he was taken into custody. Putrino was wanted on a warrant for criminal mischief, Police located him on Rutherford Street in Binghamton and brought him into custody.

Tomorrow is Election day, one of the biggest races involves the State Supreme Court seat in the 6th District, both candidates have extensive experience in practicing law, 1st Deidre Hay explains her reasons fro running for the seat on the bench:

(Deirdre Hay 11-6-23)

Republican candidate Cheryl Insinga told WCDO news about her experiences prior to this race for the Supreme Court Seat:

(Cheryl Insinga 11-6-23)

The Supreme Court seat on the bench becomes empty due to the retirement of Jeff Tait.

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3 people are running for 2 seats on the Sidney Town Board, Democrat Kevin Greene told WCDO news that the town has ignored the Comprehensive plan from 20 years ago, & it needs to be updated:

(Kevin Greene 11-6-23)

Republican incumbent Paul Muratore said that Sidney needs to continue to move forward in today’s Tech Savvy World:

(Paul Muratore 11-6-23)

Incumbent Republican Bill Hunt told WCDO News that something needs to be done about the the tax funding for the Town Highway Department:

(Bill Hunt 11-6-23)

Voters are reminded to check their County Board of elections website to see what races that are on the ballot Tuesday.

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Lambrecht Auction had its ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, coupled with a fundraiser for the Sidney Emergency Squad, Owner Jared Lambrecht told WCDO News who much they raised:

(Jared Lambrecht 11-6-23)

Ray Baker of the Sidney Emergency Squad said that they appreciate Lambrecht’s efforts to keep the squad moving forward with the latest life saving equipment:

(Ray Baker 11-6-23)

Lambrecht said that they are already talking about making the fundraiser an annual event after Friday’s inaugural effort at their new Sidney Facility.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Jentre Bergman of McGraw for Robbery. On September 23rd, Bergman allegedly went to a residence in the Town of German, where he forcefully stole a Harley-Davidson motorcycle by pointing a shotgun at the victim & fled the scene on the motorcycle. An arrest warrant was then issued for Bergman, who was arrested by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office and held in their facility on un-related charges. Bergman was then transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office where he was processed for charges of Robbery, Grand Larceny, and Menacing, he was arraigned in the Town of German Court where bail was set at $5,000. Bergman was then transported back to the Cortland County Correctional Facility where he is being held.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-6-23

40 year old Cory Kujawski of Burlington Flats was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury. State Police arrested Kujawski, for 3 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, 2 counts of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child & 1 count of Criminal Sexual Act, he is accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13 on several occasions, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance & was referred to Otsego County probation.

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State Police arrested 39 year old Antoine Laporte of Buffalo for Criminal Possession of a Weapon after a Trooper observed a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed, The Trooper attempted to catch up to the vehicle but lost sight of the car, the trooper ended up finding the vehicle rolled over at the bottom of the East Branch exit ramp. Laporte walking on Harvard Road, he fled but was eventually detained, Laporte had multiple warrants for Assault and Larceny in Erie County and in the state of New Jersey, troopers also located a weapon in the wrecked vehicle. Laporte was transported to Wilson Hospital for a medical evaluation, he was released & was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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Former President Donald Trump is set to testify today at his New York civil fraud trial, and threatens to cost him control of properties such as Trump Tower. His testimony in the trial of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit follows that of his eldest sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., who testified last week. His eldest daughter, Ivanka, is set to testify on Wednesday.

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2 Broome County residents are facing 20 felony charges after being apprehended by Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies following an armed robbery in the Town of Chenango that led to an extended vehicle and foot pursuit through Johnson City and Endwell. Deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a robbery and assault on Dimmock Hill Road in the Town of Chenango. Deputies determined that 39 year old Alex Shoga of Binghamton, entered the residence displaying a handgun with 27 year old Kristin Silvanic of Endicott. 1 of the victims stolen tablets allowed deputies to track the suspects in Johnson City, where Deputies converged on the area and encountered the suspect vehicle, after a short pursuit, the suspects were taken to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Central Arraignment and charged with the following Robbery, Burglary, criminal Use of a Firearm, tampering with physical evidence & criminal possession of stolen property, among many other charges,

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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 47 year old James Amato, also known as Tony Amato of Downsville was arraigned on an Amended Violation of Probation Petition in Delaware County Court. Amato is accused of possessing drugs on February 18th in the Town of Colchester and a hearing was scheduled for April 3rd. Amato was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail, he was serving a sentence of probation supervision for his February 2022 convictions of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, If his probation supervision sentence is revoked, he faces up to 9 years in State Prison.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $10 million in federal funding for various local organizations. Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. is receiving $2,744,923 for its Head Start Program, Cornell University is receiving $3,792,922 for pharmacology research and $776,752 for allergy and immunology research. SUNY Binghamton is receiving $783,365 for alcohol abuse treatment research & The Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. is receiving $2,300,207 to support the continuation of care.

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The State Labor Department announced private sector jobs in the state increased over the month by 21,200, or 0.3%, to 8,233,700 in February. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.2% in February 2023. The State’s labor force increased by 14,500. & the labor force participation rate increased slightly to 60.6% in February.

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Following the release of a CDC report that showed a sharp increase in maternal mortality in 2021, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that start of a new hotline to help pregnant women or new mothers deal with a variety of issues:

(Gillibrand 3-23-23)

Gillibrand’s “National Maternal Mental Health Hotline” has already helped 7,5000 and Gillibrand is calling for its full implementation in the next federal Budget.

A.M. NEWS 3-23-23

The Delaware County District Attorney office announced that 37 year old Douglas Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Criminal Contempt, after violating a court order of protection by phone several times, and for trying to convince that person not to testify against him. Rodriguez was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $35,000 cash bail pending sentencing on April 10th.

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The Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 50 year old Kristopher Surdis of Kingston, appeared in Delaware County Court on March 20, 2023 and pleaded guilty to one count of Falsely Reporting an Incident. Surdis was arrested by the Colchester Police Department for allegedly calling the Downsville Country Store and reporting a bomb threat. After being arraigned on a Superior Court Information, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time already served in jail and also imposed a 3-year Conditional Discharge, which requires Surdis undergo a mental health evaluation, and comply with any treatment recommendations for the next three years, if he violates the terms, he could be re-sentenced to a term of 7 years in jail.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced that 45 year old Kendra Barrett of Burlington Flats, was arrested for DWI, Aggravated DWI, Speed not reasonable and prudent, Driving on the shoulder, Open Container along with several other charges, following a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Pittsfield. Barrett was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court at a later date.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Dalton Lannon, on an outstanding warrant, he is described as a White Male, 5’11”, 190 pounds with blond hair & hazel eyes, Anyone with information can submit Tips electronically to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or via telephone by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology will host an OSHA Ergonomic Safety Training today in the Commerce Chenango Community Room from 1:00 pm. to 3:30 pm. The event is geared towards manufacturers who employ less than 250 employees, more information is available at Commerce Chenango at 607-334-1400.

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44 of New York State’s 62 counties are already reporting cases of the flu, according to the state Health department. Health officials encourage New Yorkers to get the flu vaccine, with the flu starting a little earlier than normal, and especially as high rates of COVID 19 are still being reported statewide. Southern Tier counties are sill reporting an 8.35% COVID 19 positivity rate, more information about the flu, COVID 19 % other healthcare issues can be found at health.ny.gov.

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The 2022 Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Home Made Sale will be held in downtown Norwich this Saturday, Spokesperson Sarah Green comments:

(Sarah Green 10-10-22)

Green said that they received more than they anticipated this year, More information about the home made sale or Hospice is available at 607-334-3556.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James took action today to maintain the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order last week. James said that the Act was passed by the State Legislature and was enacted this summer, with requirements for concealed carry permits, prohibits guns in sensitive places, requires individuals with concealed carry permits to request a property owner’s consent to carry on their premises, enhances safe storage requirements, requires social media review ahead of certain gun purchases, and requires background checks on all ammunition purchases.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Kory Minshall of Burlington Flats in Morris October 1st. Minshall was pulled over and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for Methamphetamines, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, along with several other similar charges, he was also wanted on an active warrant out of Otsego County Family Court and had a suspended driver’s license. Minshall is being held in the Otsego County Jail on the Family Court warrant. He will appear in the Town of Morris Court on a later date.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Dylan Rulison of Johnstown, following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident with a stolen vehicle in Montgomery County. Rulison was arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on several charges, the vehicle had been stolen from the Town of Worcester, he was charged in Otsego County with Grand Larceny and Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, he was released & will appear in the Town of Worcester Court on October 11th.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-10-22

2 teenager were shot outside of the home of Congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin, in Shirley in Suffolk County Sunday afternoon. The 2 teenage boys were taken to area hospitals, they had been walking with a third teenager when they were hit by gunfire from a moving car. The wounded teens hid under his porch and into the bushes, while the 3rd person fled the scene. Zeldin & his wife were in the Bronx campaigning at the time of the shooting, their teenage daughters locked themselves inside & called police

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The Otsego County District Attorney’s office is investigating the death of an infant in Laurens last Tuesday. An autopsy will be conducted, the investigation is continuing.

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The State DEC issued an update on drought conditions across the state. The State’s Drought Management Task Force updated the drought status to “Normal” from “Drought Watch” for multiple regions including most of upstate New York because of recent rainfall and higher levels of ground and surface water. The following counties will return to Normal designations: Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties locally.

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The 2022 New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will honor 11 firefighters Tuesday in Albany, who gave their lives in the line of duty. With the addition of these 11 names, the Memorial will honor 2,631 individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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It was 40 years ago on May 8th, that WCDO hits the airwaves at AM 1490, and WCDO’s Craig Stevens talked with Greg Davie, who was the 1st voice heard on the station, he described the station’s first days of operation and growth:

(Greg Davie 5-9-22)

WCDO remains as one of the few stand alone independent radio stations in the country, along the way winning 2 awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association Awards for covering the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Sports Director Nate Lull has won 3 Outstanding Social Media Personality Awards from the State Broadcasters Association, and WCDO Has won local acclaim for coverage during The Flooding of 2006, 2011 and well as many other natural weather disaster over the last 40 years.

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Last Thursday Braedon Baker of Norwich asked permission to bring his tractor to Norwich High School Friday, as he had some errands to run with it after school, he was told he could not. Braedon’s Father Rob Baker told him that it was not illegal, and to take it anyway and Friday the tractor was impounded by Norwich City Police & taken to the City Lot. Rob Baker paid the $325 towing fee and they went home, You Tuber “Whistlin’s Diesel” heard the story & offered to pay Norwich School District residents to drive their tractors to school today & he would pay them, according to Rob Baker:

(Rob Baker 5-9-22)

Baker said that their hope is to take to publicity that this event raised & start an FFA group at the Norwich school district.

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The CDC is warning residents in most upstate counties to wear masks due to high case-counts of COVID-19. 36 counties are now classified as having “high” community levels of the coronavirus, making up almost half of the entire nationwide total. “High Transmission” counties have confirmed cases of the new BA.2.12 sub-variant, according to the state Health Department officials. Governor Hochul’s office reported Thursday that Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley and Southern Tier were on a downward trend in case counts, and hospitalizations.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their next Job Fair tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Grand Gorge BOCES. More information is available by calling the Delaware County Chamber at 746-2281.

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The State DMV is warning residents about an increase in catalytic converter thefts across the state. The DMV will now issue serial numbers to dealers to etch into each catalytic converter, which use platinum, palladium, and other precious metals is the reason criminals are stealing them, The catalytic converters have a street value of between $200 and $300.

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The State Division of Consumer Protection today reminded consumers of the dangers of deceptive ads for products that promise weight loss or improved health. Health care fraud includes fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive claims for weight loss products or services, health spas and equipment, and over the counter or prescription drugs. New Yorkers are advised to contact their medical health care provider before trying any weight loss or health care product, Consumers who believe they have been victims of a health scam can file a complaint at dos.ny.gov/file-consumer-complaint, or call the DCP Helpline at 800-697-1220.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-9-22

State Police have identified 20-year-old Tyler Graham of Burlington Flats as the driver of a car in a fiery crash in Edmeston Thursday night. The initial investigation revealed that Graham was traveling at an unsafe speed on County Highway 20 when he struck a fence and tree & his vehicle caught fire. Police were able to remove Graham from the car, he was transported by helicopter to Upstate Medical Center, The crash remains under investigation.

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The City of Oneonta Police Department arrested 36-year-old Melissa Scott of Oneonta for 1st degree Assault and criminal possession of a weapon, after Scott and a 34-year-old male victim engaged in a domestic dispute at 7 Fonda Avenue in Oneonta. Scott allegedly stabbed the male victim causing a serious injury and uncontrolled bleeding, he was transported to Fox Hospital, was stabilized & was transported to Albany Medical Center. Scott was held at the City of Oneonta Jail Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department Detectives Division at (607)432-1111.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Hochul stated that she has been both vaccinated and boosted, along with not showing any symptoms. Hochul will be continuing her isolation throughout the week and work remotely until she is cleared.

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State Police have arrested 7 people linked to a crime spree across 4 local counties.  In July, State Police arrested Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland & John Clark of Morris in connection with multiple burglaries in Otsego, Delaware, Chenango and Madison counties.  State Police Investigators have lodged additional charges against Youngs and Clark, & they have also arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington Flats, 32 year old Charles Hall of Edmeston, 23 year old Kayla Van Pelt of Edmeston, 59 year old Henry Schmidt of Garratsville, 56 year old Samuel Madero of Morris, All 7 have been linked to over 40 cases between the State Police, local Sheriff’s departments and local police departments.  More charges are likely as investigators continue to work through the open cases.

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The Spiedie Fest moves to the fall this year, with a full line up of musical acts at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton October 8th through the 10th, Organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News who they have lined up:

(Dave Pessagno 9-13-21)

Pessagno said that more acts will be announced in the coming weeks that will open for Country Artist Billy Currington on Saturday October 9th, all the updates will be posted at spiediefest.com.  Tickets are available at the Visions FCU Veterans Memorial Arena Mirabito Box Office, Ticketmaster, or the Johnson City Wegmans.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today, with 83 Active Cases, 20 of them are vaccinated cases, 175 are Quarantined, there are 3 hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated.  Chenango County has had 4046 cases of COVID with over 3800 recoveries & 82 deaths.

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Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich announced her Plans to Retire Sometime next summer.  Drugovich has led Hartwick College for 13 years, she received national news coverage for her program for an accelerated 3 Year Degree program; plus the development of 6 new undergraduate majors, a graduate-level program in Translational Biomedical Research Management, and soon, its Master of Science in Nursing Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Nursing Education and the development of Hartwick’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage program. The College’s Board of Trustees has initiated a formal search to choose Hartwick’s 11th president.

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Otsego County businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on July 16 to the 19th may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration; the declaration includes Otsego County and the adjacent counties of Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties. The SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Tuesday, at 12:00 noon at the Morris Fire Department at 117 East Main Street in Morris, until 6:00 PM.  Additional hours will be Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM & on Saturday, September 18th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Representatives will be available through Friday September 24th.  More information is available at 800-659-2955 or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

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State Police arrested 22 year old Jessica Winans of Unadilla for the felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle as well as Driving While Intoxicated, following an accident on September 6th.  Troopers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that struck a tree on Plankenhorn Road in the town of Sidney.  Winans was the only person in the vehicle, she was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for the treatment of injuries to the face & ankle, and she was issued appearance tickets to the Sidney Town Court on September 23rd. 

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-13-21

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation that would allow National Guard members to qualify as veterans under New York State law. Governor Hochul has also issued a Citation honoring members of the New York National Guard for their service during and after the events 9/11.  Over 6,700 New York State National Guard members were called to serve in response to and recovery from the attack on September 11th 2001.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19.  Over 179,000 Test Results were Reported Saturday, the positivity rate has stayed steady at about 3% with over 5400 Positives, Patient Hospitalization decreased by 47 to 2,367, ICU patients remained at 519, the number on Ventilators decreased by 9 to 267, there were 29 Deaths reported.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 51 will be closed just north of Walters Road in the Town of New Lisbon, today through October 4th, for a culvert replacement.  Motorists should follow posted detours utilizing County Routes 12, 14 and 16. All properties along State Route 51 will remain accessible to local traffic between the diversions and the closure.  Up-to-date travel information is available by calling 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

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50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.

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November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York’s 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.

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Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.

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Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:

(Terry Potter 11-11-20)

Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.

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Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20

Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .

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Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.

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The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:

(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)

Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.

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(Gene Pigford 9-3-19)

Pigford said that a Final Text Revision will lead to a roundtable discussion by the Sidney Town Planning Board & the Zoning Board of Appeals, then the measure goes back to the County Board, a public hearing will be necessary, then a final vote, Pigford said that he hopes to have all that concluded by the end of this year.

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An unknown number of SFCU members in the Walton area have been affected by an ATM skimming attack.  SFCU Vice President of Marketing Keith May told WCDO News how they are tackling the situation this afternoon:

(Keith May 9-3-19)

May said that the Walton branch opened Sunday to assist with members concerns, he stressed that this was NOT a breach, but is an isolated ATM skimming attack in the Walton area, and that law enforcement is investigating.

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A woman reported missing from Smyrna, has been located in Iowa.  Amber Garrison told Police that she was kidnapped at a truck stop in Pennsylvania in July, and was taken through several states.  James Smith of Mexico New York has been charged with kidnapping, assault & obstruction of emergency communication, Garrison was treated for injuries at an Iowa hospital, the investigation is continuing.

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Tioga County Sheriff’s Department responded Friday at about 12:15 PM, to a report of an armed robbery at Community Bank in Nichols. A male subject entered the Bank and displayed a pistol while demanding money, the Sheriff’s Office has arrested 31 year old Adam Robinson of Nichols, for 1st degree Robbery, Criminal use of a firearm and 4th degree Grand Larceny.  Robinson was arraigned and was remanded to the Tioga County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond pending court action Wednesday.  The investigation is ongoing.

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The Oneonta School District’s 1st day of classes has been postponed until next Monday September 9th.  The delay was due to ongoing construction, more details are available at oneontacsd.org.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the Great New York State Fair has broken the total attendance record for the 4th year in a row while setting several single-day attendance records during its 13-day run. Last year’s record-breaking attendance of 1,279,010 was broken Monday at 11:30 a.m. The Governor also announced the 2018 New York State tourism figures established new records for total number of visitors, economic impact and direct spending.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 50 year old Joseph Ali of Burlington Flats for DWI, after an investigation into a check the welfare complaint was received in the Town of Norwich.   Ali was arraigned in Norwich Town Court and is to reappear on September 19, 2019 at 2:00pm.

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A Town of New Berlin resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment.  Deputies arrested 35 year old Renee Zbdydniewski of New Berlin resident after a Domestic Dispute in the Town of Guilford.  She is accused of assaulting a Juvenile while her 2 children were present, she was arraigned in the Town of Oxford court and released on her own recognize & will appear in Town of Guilford court on a later date.

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The Streets of Norwich will be filled with basketball players for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this weekend, organizer Tom Revoir said that they still need volunteers for a variety of necessary functions:

(Tom Revoir 7-8-19)

The number to call & volunteer for the Macker Tournament at the Norwich Y is 336-9622, extension 29.

State Police arrested 28 year old Rosa Bautist-Pena of Yonkers for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after she arrived at the State Police barracks in Oneonta to speak to a trooper on an unrelated matter.  She was arraigned in the town of Oneonta court where she was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50 cash bail or $250 property bond.  She will appear in the town on Oneonta court on July 11th. 

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that there is $16 billion waiting to be claimed and the Office returns over $1.5 million a day.   Anyone who thinks that New York State may have unclaimed funds can visit .osc.state.ny.us and search your name to find out if the state has money that belongs you.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-Year-Old Mary Hubert of Unadilla, Sunday for DWI, following a civilian report of a driver sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle on Sheehan Road in the Town of Meredith.  Hubert was also issued tickets for Parking on a Public Highway, and Refusal to Take a Breath Screening Test; she was released on tickets for the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.

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Several area fire departments responded Friday to a fire at a home in the town of Butternuts.  The call came into Otsego County 911 at 7:14 p.m. Friday night from the residents, who successfully escaped the house without injuries. Fire companies from Mt. Upton, Gilbertsville, Unadilla, Wells Bridge and Morris all responded to the scene, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for our Celebration of Sustainable Success Awards.  Nominees should be a chamber member who deserves recognition for the Quality of Life Award, which is given to a business, involved in the community and has made Otsego County a better place to live and work. The second award is the Environmental Stewardship Award which is for businesses, industries or organizations that have implemented programs or projects that have had a positive environmental impact on Otsego County.  Nominations should be submitted by 5:00 pm Thursday, July 18.  The winners will be honored at the Summer Soiree on Thursday, August 22nd.

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All of the absentee ballots in Broome County have now been counted for the Republican Party Primary District Attorney race.  Paul Batistti is named the winner over Michael Korchak by slim margin, Batistti had a slim margin on Primary Day June 25th, the counting of the absentee ballots today confirmed Batistti’s victory.

State Police arrested 38 year old Joshua Eckman of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt, after a victim called troopers stating that Eckman entered the victim’s residence and violated an order of protection. Eckman was arraigned in the town of Oneonta court; he was released on his recognizance.  On July 4th, Eckman was arrested again on the same charge after he entered the victim’s home, he was arrested and complained of alleged pain while being processed by State Police, he was taken to Fox Hospital.  Once cleared from the hospital, Eckman was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action on July 11th. 

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State Police arrested 27 year old Brandon Hilts of Burlington Flats for Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Criminal Mischief and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief.  Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Arnold Road in the town of Burlington to check the welfare of a person who had not responded to work.  Troopers found Hilts and the victim, Hilts allegedly refused to let the victim leave the residence after an argument by physically blocking two exit doors.  He’s also accused of choking the victim and breaking 2 phones, making the victim unable to call for help.  Hilts was arrested & was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail due to violating his parole.  The victim was issued an order of protection.

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works Crews will begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2 structures on County Road 32, in the Town of Norwich today.  The work on these projects will last into the fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each bridge structure; however the traffic pattern at each structure shall change as the projects progress.    Questions and concerns can be addressed by calling 337-1710.

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(Ron Ford 4-11-18)

Ford said that the regular season of racing at Afton Motor Sports Park is Friday April 27th.
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State Police arrested 27 year old Ashlee Simms of Burlington Flats for DWI with a BAC result of .16%, which is twice the legal limit. Troopers observed Simms speeding on County Highway 32, she is accused of being intoxicated, did not possess a valid driver’s license and had been previously convicted of Driving While Ability Impaired, Simms is scheduled to appear in the town of Norwich Court on May 10th.
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Norwich City Police & the Chenango County Department of Social Services investigated the report of an assault of a child younger than 2 years old. 31 year old Jennifer Rahn of Norwich was charged with 2nd degree Assault & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, The child was treated at Chenango Memorial Hospital and released, Rahn was arraigned in Norwich City Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail, pending additional court action tomorrow.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that up to $15 million is available for projects that will help New York improve the resiliency, efficiency, and overall performance of its electric grid to save on energy and costs to combat climate change. Modernizing the grid supports Governor Cuomo’s initiative to deploy 1,500 megawatts of energy storage by 2025 and for half of the state’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources by 2030. The grid modernization initiative is administered by NYSERDA; they will award projects through a 2-step competitive process. The final proposals selected will receive funding to move forward.
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22 year old Matthew Stafford of Sidney Center was arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies for 2nd degree Assault following a fight April 1st at the Delaware County Jail. Stafford was returned to the County Jail pending further action from the Village of Delhi Court.
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Delaware County Office for the Aging announced that the annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament will be held at the Delhi College Golf Course on Friday, May 11th. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services for Delaware County senior citizens. The entry fee this year will be $65, Registrations for the tournament can be obtained at 832-5750.

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State Police removed a large quantity of marijuana from a residence on Hogsback Road in the town of Greene, they arrested 51 year old Christopher Phillips for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Growing of Cannabis and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. State Troopers were dispatched to check the welfare at a female at the home where troopers observed several marijuana plants. Troopers also located dried marijuana, marijuana seeds, and suboxone. Phillips was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the town of Greene Court on April 12, 2018.
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State Police arrested 46 year old Jason Keena-Molinaro of Cedar Grove, New Jersey with a reported B.A.C. of .16%, following a 2 car accident on Kendricks Road in Sherburne. Keena-Molinaro was issued appearance tickets and turned over to a sober party. He is scheduled to appear in the town of Sherburne Court on May 14th.
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State Police arrested 31 year old Kenneth Thorn of Middlefield, for Operating a Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, plus several traffic tickets. Troopers observed Thorn’s vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Chestnut Street Extension in Oneonta, Thorn was released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear in the city of Oneonta Court on April 16, 2018.
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(Lana Rouff 4-14-17)

Rouff said that the money will also be used of an Internet program to target those who may be using Opioids and get them the help they need.
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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the newly created Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program. This program will provide funding assistance to eligible applicants for projects that seek to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. Applications for grant assistance must be hand-delivered to the Delaware County Department of Economic Development or postmarked by 5:00pm on May 17th. More information is available at 607-832-5123.
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4 Chenango County Farms will benefit following an announcement by Governor Cuomo, to address the impact of climate change on agriculture. The Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $67,716 to work with four farms to plant 1,015 acres of cover crops over a three year period, to improve soil quality, reduce erosion, increase soil organic matter and improve resiliency to the farm from extreme weather conditions like floods & droughts.

State Police arrested 34 year old Rachel Howard of Burlington Flats for the Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .18 and other traffic violations. This arrest occurred after a traffic stop when Howard was observed driving across hazard markings while on County Route 22 in the Town of Exeter. An investigation determined that she was driving while highly intoxicated. Howard was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Exeter Court on April 19, 2017.
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The New York State Museum is opening a new exhibit on the Empire State’s experience in World War I. The exhibit titled “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” opens on Saturday, just over a week after the nation marked the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into the conflict fought from August 1914 to November 1918. The exhibit’s highlights include a life-size recreation of a trench on the Western Front. The exhibit at the downtown Albany museum runs through June 3, 2018. More than 500,000 New Yorkers served during WWI, the most of any state. Nearly 14,000 lost their lives.
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The State DEC is opening spring turkey season on May 1 in the upstate counties. The DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend is scheduled for April 22 & 23, for junior hunters ages 12-15. The DEC encourages experienced hunters to take a novice hunter afield this spring, more information about turkey hunting in New York, see the 2016-17 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide or visit the “Turkey Hunting” pages of DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov.
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Today is the last day to sign up for free income tax preparation in Chenango County through the Colgate University Volunteer income tax assistance program. Residents who earned less than $54,000 may be eligible to participate, more information, can be made through Cornell Cooperative Extension at 99 Broad Street in Norwich, at 334-5841. The deadline to file state & federal income taxes is Tuesday April 18th this year.
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The city of Oneonta department of public service announced that curbside pick up of brush & yard waste will begin again on Monday April 17th. Wards 1-4 will get their waste picked up stating on Monday, wards 5 through 8 will get their first pick up April 24th. More information about what is collectable or the city schedule, can contact the department at 432-2100 during regular business hours.

(Magee 6-8-16)

A flurry of bills is expected to be passed in Albany in the last days, the Assembly once again passed the Dream Act for tuitions for the children of illegal aliens, and it once again faces little chance of passing in the Senate.
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Projects supported by New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) produced nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli’s ninth annual report examining the performance of the state’s IDAs and how these entities work to attract, retain and expand businesses within their communities. DiNapoli’s report shows the state’s 109 active IDAs provided $1.1 billion in total tax exemptions in 2014. These exemptions were partially offset by $483 million in payments-in-lieu of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $632 million – a decrease of $28.5 million, or 4.3 percent, from 2013.
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Governor Cuomo announced $16.3 million to fund rail and port improvement projects across New York State. The grants from the Governor’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program will support projects that strengthen infrastructure vital to the movement of goods throughout the state, as well as support economic development by leveraging an additional $12.8 million in additional public and private investments. In the Southern Tier, the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway will receive $1.4 million for construction of a state of the art Rail Terminal in Binghamton.
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The Congressional Candidates for the 19th district will debate tonight in Oneonta. Republicans Andrew Heaney & John Faso will debate each other at 7:00 PM, Democrats Will Yandik & Zephyr Teachout will debate at 8:30 PM both will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, The debate is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
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Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers Chicago will perform at the 2016 Great New York State Fair on Labor Day, September 5th at Chevy Court. This will be Chicago’s first appearance at the Fair in 26 years and its fourth appearance overall. Several other performers will take the stage at Chevy Court for free concerts for fairgoers, including: Bruce Hornsby, Air Supply, Herman’s Hermits, Survivor, The Commodores & Macy Gray.
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State police at Norwich arrested 23-year-old Farrell Ruffles of Burlington Flats for aggravated driving while intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%. The arrest occurred after a 1-car property damage accident on State Route 12 in Norwich.  Ruffles was arraigned in the Norwich town court and remanded to the Chenango county jail in lieu of $2,000.00 cash bail.

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State leaders are putting together a budget for the 2014 2015 fiscal year.  Assemblyman Cliff Crouch commented about what he expects from the budget plan:

(Cliff Crouch 12-16-13)

Governor Cuomo will unveil the budget on January 21^st; the legislature has until April 1^st to adopt it.

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The River Club in Afton will offer a free Christmas day buffet again this year, for area families that may have fallen on hard times.  River Club Owner Jack Flannery explains:

(Jack Flannery 12-16-13)

Flannery said that Santa & Mrs. Claus would be on hand,  More information or reservations, or requests to have meals delivered can be made at 639-3060.

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“Elmo Makes Music” will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton next month.  Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 12-16-13)

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000; information about Sesame Street can be obtained at sesamestreetlive.com.

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