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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-20-19

wcdonews — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:42:29 +0000

State Senator Jim Seward announced that $25,000 was awarded to the Schenevus Central School District as part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards. Seward released a statement saying that the $25,000 REDC grant will help cover costs for a merger feasibility study with Worcester and allow Schenevus school officials to explore all possible options as they plan for the best future for students and taxpayers. Seward sponsored legislation this year that was signed into law authorizing advanced state aid payments to assist the struggling Schenevus school district.

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The State Legislature may consider a new law next year, to require sex abuse background checks for people looking to become mall Santa’s. Currently there is no requirement for backgrounds checks for anyone serving as a Santa, Easter Bunny, or any other popular children’s character. The bill is proposed by State Senator James Skoufis of Orange County.

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Governor Cuomo proposes that New York State crack down on retailers who illegally sell out-of-state, untaxed cigarettes. Cuomo said that New York currently has the 2nd highest tax rate on cigarettes in the nation; the law would also allow state regulators to shut down retailers who sell tobacco products to underage New Yorkers.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday it has confirmed 138 cases of E. coli in 25 states. Consumers should continue to avoid romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, where investigations have found a common grower. If the location of the romaine lettuce isn’t listed, the CDC still warns consumers to avoid it. Of the 138 total cases, 72 have resulted in hospitalizations, with 13 people developing kidney failure, so far, No deaths have been reported.

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State Police will be out in full force over the Christmas & New Year’s holidays this year. Police will be on the lookout for speeding, distracted drivers, intoxicated or impaired drivers, road rage and they will be making sure that motorists are buckled up; they will also pay special attention to violators of the state’s “Move Over” law

Governor Cuomo announced that more than $761 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round 9 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, The Southern Tier will receive $88.9 million supporting 109 projects, Central New York will get $86.2 million supporting 93 projects & the Mohawk Valley receives $82.7 million supporting 81 projects

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The First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville will host a “DRIVE-THROUGH” LIVING NATIVITY on Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the church parking lot located at 19 Marion Avenue/ State Route 51 in Gilbertsville. Cars will be guided to enter the church parking lot on the right. Cars with a working CD player are recommended for the experience; CD players will be provided as needed. All are invited. Free of charge.

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The Sidney American Legion announced that they will host their Annual Kids Christmas Party Saturday spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 12-20-19)

The event will run from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-26-18

wcdonews — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:03:27 +0000

Police in Vestal announced that they are seeking 87 year old Charles McGlynn of Vestal, as a missing vulnerable adult. McGlynn suffers from dementia, and may require medical attention, he was last seen Tuesday afternoon at about 3:00PM on Hazel Drive in Vestal, he may be driving a 2009 grey Honda Civic with license plate number ANW-2161, he is described as a white male, 6’1″, about 150 pounds, with white hair & a mustache, and blue eyes & wears glasses, he was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and a blue jacket. Anyone with information is asked to call Vestal Police at 786-7600 or 911.

State Police and the American Red Cross are Co-hosting the 5th annual State Trooper Christopher Skinner Memorial Blood Drive in Kirkwood today. Trooper Skinner was intentionally run down by Almond Upton while he was conducting a traffic stop on I-81 in 2014, a blood drive has been held in Skinner’s memory every year since his death. The blood drive today runs from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM at the 5 Mile Point Fire Company at 16 Crescent Drive in Kirkwood. The blood drive is open to the public as well as those in Law Enforcement, appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800-red cross.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Friday Breakfast event in Walton on January 11th. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Castle on the Delaware 139 Stockton Avenue in Walton. The featured speaker is Perry Dewey, Superintendent at DCMO BOCES, who will talk about on-campus, work-ready training programs for graduating high school seniors and how Delaware County’s educational leaders are collaborating with the business community. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.

Former Broome County Family Court Judge Rick Miller has had a lawsuit filed against him by 2 former employees in his office of sexual harassment. The lawsuit claims that Miller subjected the employees to harassing and abusive behavior at least 50 times between 2015 and June of 2017. Miller was removed from the bench in 2016.

Now that Christmas has passed, chenango County residents may wonder how they shoudl dispose of their trees this year. Dustin Hendricks of Chenango County DPW Explains:

(Dustin Hendricks 12-26-18)

Chenango County has 3 solid waste and recycling facilities operated by the Department of Public Works, the Pharsalia Landfill, plus 2 Transfer Stations, 1 in the Town of North Norwich and the other near Brisben.

4 Deposit men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing at the McDonald’s on Main Street in Johnson City on December 20th. 2 men were taken to Wilson Hospital with stab wounds, Arrested for 2 counts each of gang assault were 22 year old Dane Edwards, 33 year old Jay Moore, 24 year old Travis Dise & 31 year old Christopher Nugent of Deposit, they were taken into custody without incident and will appear in court at a later date; additional arrests are expected.

Illegally manufactured fentanyl was the driving force behind a 45.2% increase in deaths involving synthetic opioids from 2016 to 2017, according to a new report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In all, there were 70,237 drug overdose deaths in 2017. Opioids were involved in 67.8%, or 47,600 of those deaths. Of those opioid-involved overdose deaths, 59.8% of them, or 28,466, were due to synthetic opioids. A separate report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released earlier this month found that in 2016 fentanyl surpassed heroin as the most commonly used drug in overdose deaths in the US.

The state Department of Health announced Thursday that the flu virus is prevalent in New York state. Health care workers, who are not vaccinated, are now required to wear a surgical procedure mask around patients. The department has also launched a flu tracker that allows people to stay up-to-date about flu rates in their county. Department reps say there have been over 3,000 flu cases in the state so far this season

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual State of The State Breakfast on January 2nd at the SUNY Oneonta Otsego Grille in the Morris Conference Center. The event will begin at 8:30, State Senator Jim Seward & Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will be among the guest speakers.

The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be replacing a water main valve located on West Ann Street today. Work is to take place starting at 8am with water outages to begin at 9am. Residents on West Ann, Baker, London, Wilcox, and River Street (between Ann and Wilcox) will be without water for the duration of the project. West Ann St will be closed to traffic for the duration of work. Drivers on West Ann Street are advised to move vehicles from driveways prior to 8am. More information is available at 432-2100

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-4-18

wcdonews — Sat, 05 May 2018 13:20:19 +0000

With the National Weather Service issuing a “Wind Advisory”; NYSEG announced that there staff is monitoring weather forecasts throughout the upstate Counties today & tonight. Customers are urged to be attentive to weather reports and prepare for the possibility of service interruptions. Storm readiness teams are in place, if the expected high winds knock down trees & power lines.
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The American Cancer Society Tri Town Relay for Life Team Captain’s meeting will be held on Monday May 7th at SFCU at 5:30 PM. Cancer society officials said that it’s not too late to sign up teams for the event in Bainbridge on June 8th in General Clinton Park. The annual “Paint the Town Purple” Event will be held on Friday may 18th this year. More information is available at 766-6910.
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Saturday will be the 7th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 135 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands, with more than 8,000 volunteers expected to participate. Most events will begin at 9:00 am and end by 12:00pm, a list of Participating parks, can be found at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. Governor Cuomo also announced $90 million in revitalization and rehabilitation projects at nearly 50 State parks and historic sites across New York this year, which was recently included in the State Budget.
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The Center for Disease Control has released a report that states that over the last 13 years the number of illnesses has tripled from mosquito, tick, and flea bites. As the summer inches closer & the insect population becomes more prevalent, the CDC recommends using repellent with 20% or more DEET, or applying permethrin on your clothing. They also suggest washing all clothes on in hot water and dry them on a hot setting to kill off any remaining ticks.
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The Guataleman man at the center of a recent controversy in Oneida County between ICE agent & Governor Cuomo, was indicted Wednesday on a charge of Illegal re-entry into the United States. Marcial DeLeon-Aguilar was detained on April 18th by when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided the Collins family farm in Rome, where he had been working and living with his pregnant wife and 4 children. DeLeon-Aguilar has been deported 3 times since 1997: 1 time after an aggravated assault conviction, and 2 times after his illegal re-entry into the U.S.
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The Sidney Center Improvement Group received trees donated, with plans to plant some of the trees at the Park, and the rest will be given away, according to Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti:

(Mike Sellitti 5-3-18)

The trees will be given away by the Sidney Center Firehouse Starting at about 9:00 AM Saturday.
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The Chenango Arts Council will have 2 major events going on Saturday, with the Allegro 5K Run/ Walk in Norwich in the Morning & a local talent showcase Saturday Night, Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 5-4-18)

The Talent showcase this year features local acts Lauren Mettler, Tumbleweed Gumbo, and Williams Road.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-12-16

wcdonews — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:48:40 +0000

State Police arrested a 4th man connected to the shooting of 50 year old Timothy Mancini on September 24th at 112 Carl Street in the Town of Union, Broome County. 45-year-old Kevin Standish of Endicott was arrested for the felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence. Standish was arraigned in the Town of Union court and remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of bail. His next court date is pending.
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American Airlines announced that they would discontinue service from both the Greater Binghamton & Elmira Corning Regional airports in February. Service to and from Philadelphia will be discontinued at both airports on February 15th, 25 positions will be lost with that change.
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Today is National Farmers Day & the State Tax Department and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets remind farmers of tax credits available to them, to reinvest in their businesses. Beginning next year, farm employers will benefit from the newly introduced Farm Workforce Retention Credit, which is equal to a fixed-dollar amount for each eligible farm employee, the credit will be phased in through 2021. Historic barns that are reconstructed or rehabilitated and meet certain other requirements may qualify for a property tax exemption. Farmers are eligible for a sales tax break when they purchase items such as machinery, equipment, and supplies used predominantly in farm production. More information is available through the state Tax department, the State Ag & Markets Department or local tax assessors.
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The State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers about the importance of getting their flu vaccination as soon as possible. “Flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their annual flu vaccine by the end of October. The CDC also reports that a study conducted in 2016 showed that those people 50 years and older who got a flu vaccine reduced their risk of getting hospitalized from flu by 57%. More information on the flu and flu vaccine clinics in New York State, are available at health.ny.gov.
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The New York State Police Academy Graduation will be held tomorrow in Albany. Tomorrow’s class will have more than 200 new Troopers to be honored for their perseverance in completing the 204th Session. The Event will be held tomorrow starting at 1:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Long time Sidney resident & Businessman Jim Barnhart passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, at the age of 72, in Asheville, North Carolina while spending time with his family. Barnhart worked at & eventually owned C.H. Landers Funeral home until retirement in 2015. Calling hours will be at C.H. Landers Friday, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11:00 am at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Memorial donations in Jim’s memory may be directed to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, the Sidney United Methodist Church Memorial Fund; New York State Tribute Foundation, 1 South Family Drive, Albany, NY 12205 or the Sidney Central School Alumni Association.
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Broome County Executive Debbie Preston acknowledged that she used a town of Conklin credit card for personal purchases at area stores, while serving as Conklin Town Supervisor. Preston said that repaid the money to the town in a press conference yesterday afternoon, she insisted that she will stay in the race to try to retain her seat as county executive, she is facing Democrat Jason Garner for the seat.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-9-16

wcdonews — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:59:25 +0000

State Police arrested 21-year-old William Holden of Bainbridge for felony criminal contempt and 3rd degree Assault. The arrest occurred after troopers were advised of a dispute that happened in a vehicle on State Route 206 in the Town of Bainbridge, where Holden allegedly struck the victim in the face causing an injury. Holden violated a court order of protection; he was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond.
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Governor Cuomo today directed the State Department of Health to expand free Zika virus testing to all pregnant women who, during their pregnancy, had unprotected sex with a partner who traveled to an area with ongoing Zika virus transmission. This expansion comes as the Department is investigating 1 case of possible sexual transmission of the Zika virus, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published reports of increasing numbers of confirmed and probable sexual transmission of Zika virus, including several involving pregnant women. To date The State Lab at the Wadsworth Center in Albany has conducted tests on samples from more than 1,400 patients and 40 have been found to be positive, those infected patients have been returning travelers from countries where Zika virus is ongoing.
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Lawmakers will be looking to restore cuts to the state budget by the Governor for Agricultural programs, Local Assemblyman & Assembly Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Magee comments:

(Magee 3-9-16)

Magee said that both houses will send their proposed budgets out fro printing on Friday, conference committees should get started negotiating next week & the budget should be completed by the April 1st deadline again this year.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a consumer alert today for National Consumer Protection Week, reminding New Yorkers to protect themselves against recurring government “imposter” phone scams. These scams often target seniors, students, and first-generation Americans. Recent scams include callers posing as a representative from the Attorney General’s office, the IRS, or as officers of the court regarding alleged missed Jury Duty & the threat of arrest or other penalties. Schneiderman said that New Yorkers should also report instances of fraud to ag.ny.gov or 1-800-771-7755.
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The New York State Senate today passed a resolution honoring Mike Piazza for his impending induction into the National Baseball Hall of fame this summer. Piazza will be inducted with a New York Mets cap on his plaque, for his 7 1/2 years as a member of the team, which won the National League championship in 2000. Piazza spent part of Tuesday at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum at Cooperstown before visiting the state Capital today. A copy of the resolution can be found at nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraise will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
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The Binghamton Zoo will be open for the next two weekends on March 12th, 13th, and the 19th and 20th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Visitors will be able to tour the zoo for half price admission on those days, The Binghamton Zoo is located at 60 Morgan Road in Binghamton, more information is available at 724-5461 or rossparkzoo.com.
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The “YES LEADS” program will hold a joint Heroin Awareness Night between Afton and Bainbridge-Guilford High Schools at the BG District today. The program will feature State Senator Fred Akshar, State Police, Chenango County Sheriff, Chenango County District Attorney, Chenango County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Southern Tier AIDS Program & Recovering Addicts, The event is today starting with a free pizza dinner at 5:30, & the program begins at 6:00 PM.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting the nominations for Citizen of the Years & Business of the Years through tomorrow. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor comments:

(Steph Taylor 3-10-16)

More information is available at the newly revamped website, Sidney chamber.org or by calling 561-2642
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Governor Cuomo announced that $2.4 million has been distributed to 100 organizations that provide employment services to individuals with disabilities via the New York State Employment Services System. This funding is part of the Governor’s Employment First Initiative to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, decrease the poverty rate of those with disabilities; and encourage businesses to establish formal policies to hire people with disabilities.
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The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will offer the Leadership Otsego program, which is accepting applications for the class of 2016. Leadership Otsego is a program that kicks off in April and engages emerging and existing leaders in a 6-month program that sharpens leadership skills. An informational session will be held today at 6:00 PM at Roots Brewing Company on Main Street, Oneonta. More information is available at 432-4500

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-26-16

wcdonews — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:44:16 +0000

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Gibson and others, are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to clarify their decision against providing “Blue Water” Navy veterans with the disability and health care benefits for diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military sprayed approximately 20 million gallons of Agent Orange in Vietnam to remove jungle foliage, it had devastating effects for millions serving in Vietnam. In 2002 the Veterans Administration determined that it would only cover Veterans who could prove that they had orders for “boots on the ground” during the Vietnam War, the exclusion affects thousands of sailors who may have still received significant Agent Orange exposure from receiving VA benefits.
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The New York State Department of Health, & Cornell University, has been designated as an Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans are sickened by food borne diseases; 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. The New York Center of Excellence pairs the state health department and Cornell University in an effort to prevent and control food-borne diseases, they will engage 11 states from Maryland to Maine as well as local public health partners to create a regional model for food safety improvement.
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This year is the 40th year of the Chenango Arts Council, featuring “An Evening With Mark Twain” featuring Mark Mauldin Saturday Night, Council Spokesperson Diane Batson Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 2-26-16)

The performance will be held at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in dowtown Norwich, Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org
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New York State has yet to formulate a plan for the whole state to follow regarding disposing of electronic appliances that contain toxic chemicals. Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

(Lopez 2-26-16)

Currently Many counties, such as Delaware County, will accept electronics for proper disposal after establishing their own policy, but Lopez said that many counties have no such deals or plans for those recyclable electronics.
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The Binghamton Senators will have a family fun day & post game skate with the players at their only Sunday game of the season at the Arena, Spokesman Joe Battaglini explains:

(Joe Battaglini 2-26-16)

Tickets are still available, at 722 SENS of binghamtonsenators.com.

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State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of 2 tax preparers and 9 other individuals on charges that they filed false tax returns and claimed exaggerated refunds. The two preparers are 35 year old Heather Sweet of Johnson City, and 56 year old Rebecca Tyner of Binghamton. Sweet was charged with 8 felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing and 1 count of grand larceny. Tyner was charged with 5 felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing and 1 count of grand larceny. Both defendants were arraigned in the Binghamton City Court; the pair allegedly participated in a scheme to defraud New York State by preparing fraudulent NYS income tax returns for friends and relatives for the tax years 2008 through 2011.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be conducting NYSERDA’s free energy workshops titled “EMPOWER Save Energy, Save Dollars” Saturday from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon at the Hamden town Hall on State Route 10. More information is available at ccedelaware.org.
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Governor Cuomo will host the 2016 Adirondack Winter Challenge at the Olympic facility in Lake Placid. The day trip will sample a variety of winter activities the Adirondack region has to offer, including hockey, skiing, bobsledding and a variety of other sports, and conclude with a dinner and presentation of awards. A Catskill challenge is expected to be announced shortly.????
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-2-15

wcdonews — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:37:53 +0000

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul toured the flood-damaged areas of the village of Sidney today with village officials, regarding the plans for the River street area residents and the area itself. Hochul commented about the tour to WCDO News:

(Kathy Hochul 12-2-15)

Mayor Andy Matviak said that it is important for high-level state officials to see where they are at with their plans and maybe get the process moving along at a quicker pace:

(Andy Matviak 12-2-15)

Matviak said that they are still working with FEMA, and they have also spoke individually with most of the homeowners in the River Street area about buy-outs, elevations and the possible development in the Plankenhorn Road area.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited Norwich this afternoon following the tour of Sidney; she met with Business Leaders at Commerce Chenango, toured the Business district, convened a Women’s Roundtable at the Artist’s Pallet, & toured the Northeast Classic Car Museum.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that during the past year, 43 new farm breweries have opened their doors in New York State, bringing the state’s total number of operational farm breweries to 106. Additionally, the Governor’s Farm Brewery law, which created a new license for craft brewers that use New York grown ingredients and included an exemption on brand label registration fees for small brewers, has saved brewers nearly $1 million to date. Aside from the 106 farm breweries, New York is now home to 133 micro-breweries, up from just 40 in 2011, and 39 restaurant breweries, up from 10 in 2011. Additionally, eight farm breweries have opened off-site branch stores, a practice which was also authorized under the Governor’s law.
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Governor Cuomo announced a 60% decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since Governor Mario Cuomo raised New York State’s drinking age to 21 exactly 30 years ago. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries; school, social, legal, and physical problems; abuse of other drugs; and death from alcohol poisoning.
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The Trial of Former State Senate Majority leader Dean Skelos continues in a Manhattan Federal Courtroom. Skelos is accused of using his political influence to get his son Adam No-Show jobs with politically connected firms in exchange for political favors. Skelos’s trial follows the recent conviction of former deputy Majority leader Tom Libous of Binghamton and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on similar corruption charges.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visits Sidney & Norwich today. Hochul will meet with Local Officials and will Tour Sidney Green Plains site, in Norwich, Hochul will convene a Roundtable with Business Leaders at Commerce Chenango this afternoon, she will then tour downtown Norwich, convene a Women’s Roundtable to Discuss Governor Cuomo’s Initiatives at the Artists Pallet, & she will tour the Northeast Classic Car Museum.
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Oneonta Police & State Police arrested 27-year-old Jason Cousins from Unadilla for Burglary, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Assault, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Menacing, following a home invasion in Oneonta. Cousins is accused of displaying a stolen handgun, taking property & striking & injuring 1 of the victims. Cousins fled the scene and was apprehended and taken into custody, the investigation is continuing.
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State police announced that they would host a community-policing meeting on Wednesday December 2nd at the Stamford Fire Department from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Police will discuss law enforcement operations, & the mission priorities of the state police, the school liaison program, traffic safety plus community & police interaction. There will be a question & answer period.
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Otsego County Chamber of Commerce hosts the NBT Bank Holiday Open House today from 5:00 TO 7:00 pm at NBT Bank’s Wall Street Oneonta Branch location.
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Otsego County will hold a free rabies clinic today at the Susquehanna animal shelter on State Route 28 in Cooperstown, for dogs, cats & ferrets. The clinic will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting is schedule for this morning at 7:30 AM. The meeting will be held at the Sidney County Club.
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The Oneonta Airport Commission Work group will have their next meeting today. That meeting will begin at 4:00 PM at the Airport.
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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-23-14

wcdonews — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:35:37 +0000

Governor Cuomo & state leaders met today to discuss the New York Rising program, to distribute money to areas that needed rebuilding after the string of devastating weather events hit the state over the last 3 years. The Governor Commended local leaders in attendance for their efforts in putting together plans to rebuild their communities:

(Cuomo 4-23-14)

Local counties were awarded millions of dollars through the Regional Councils, for their for infrastructure repairs or replacements following Superstorm Sandy, Tropical Storm Lee & Hurricane Irene since 2011.

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The State Labor Department released local area unemployment rates for March. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.9% in March, the number of private sector jobs in the state was 7,539,300, the highest ever for the month. Locally, the Binghamton & Southern Tier region had 7.6% unemployment, down 9/10th from March of last year.

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State Police & the State Liquor Authority conducted an underage drinking initiative detail in Otsego & Delaware counties. The detail used a group of 3 underage operatives who attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from 4 convenient stores and 5 bars in Otsego & Delaware Counties. No arrests were made as all the establishments passed. The establishments were located in Meridale, Delhi, Davenport, & Oneonta.

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Local authorities are currently not required to be notified of hazardous materials being brought through an area on freight cars. US Senator Charles Schumer is calling for that policy to be changed, currently, the State Police in Albany are notified, but that does not help the local authorities and emergency responders in the event of a train derailment.

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Delaware County Public Health is reminding area parents to keep to the recommended schedule for child vaccinations. The Centers for Disease control said that vaccinating children on time is the best way to protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before their second birthday. Officials report that when parents choose not to vaccinate or they delay vaccinations, children are left unprotected against diseases that still exist such as measles and whooping cough. More information on childhood vaccinations is available at 832-5200 or cdc.gov/vaccines.

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A new Siena Research Institute poll shows Governor Cuomo is leading Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino in a head-to-head race. However, results from the poll suggest Cuomo’s lead would slip if a third party candidate, who voters view as more liberal or progressive than the governor, entered the race. In a one-on-one race with Astorino, Cuomo leads 58 percent to 28 percent. The poll shows his lead would drop 15 points if a Working Families Party candidate entered the race. Cuomo’s favorability fell slightly compared to last month. 57 percent have a favorable view of the governor, while 38 percent have an unfavorable view.

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The Norwich Emergency Management Office, in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Binghamton, will offer a course in weather spotting. The free SKYWARN weather spotter’s course will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Norwich Fire Department. SKYWARN is a national program that provides real-time severe weather reports to the National Weather Service. For more information call 334-1230.

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New York State ended the 2013-14 fiscal year with a budget surplus, and deposited $175 million in the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, according to a report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. However, DiNapoli said the $143 billion budget continues to rely on temporary funding sources to attain balance. The General Fund’s year-end balance, of more than $2.2 billion, was $432 million more than the February Financial Plan projections.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-9-13

wcdonews — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:09:49 +0000

A.M. NEWS Monday 12-9-13

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested Edgar Montes of the Bronx, for allegedly being the leader of a heroin drug trafficking ring. Montes is charged with Operating as a major trafficker, Criminal sale of a controlled substance, Criminal possession of controlled substance, he was indicted on November 26^th, and faces additional court action shortly.

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This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Katy Ploutz is an RN with the Delaware County Public Health:

(Katy Ploutz 12-9-13)

Vaccinations are suggested from your family physician, many pharmacies also offer flu shots; more information is available at 832-5200.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be hosting a town hall meeting for the town of Walton today. The meeting will take place on at the town hall building in Walton, beginning at 5:00 PM.

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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. The Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be in Walton today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Walton Big M Supermarket on Delaware Street. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.