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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-8-19

wcdonews — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:32:26 +0000

CHIPS Money for road repair & similar projects wound up with a 0% increase from last year, in spite of the winter weather chewing up the roads again, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Cliff Crouch 4-8-19)

Crouch said that in previous years CHIPS money was increased following extreme winter weather, Crouch said that while we did not have a heavy amount of snowfall; Roads are still rough this spring in the Southern tier:

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The Raymond Corporation of Greene unveils its new intralogistics solutions during ProMat 2019 held in Chicago this week. Several new products & technologies are being featured; more information about the Raymond Corporation is available at raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.

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22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that his April town hall will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Stanford Gibson Primary School in Norwich. The event is free and open to all members of the community.

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The Public is invited to attend this year’s Sidney’s Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26th, at the Pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River Street beginning at 10:00 am. Music will be provided by the Sidney Elementary Band under the direction of Amy Hoxie followed by a brief welcome address by Lorrie Roach, Chairperson of Sidney’s Shade Tree Commission. The Tree City Recognition Award and Tree City USA flag recognizing Sidney as a Tree City for the 23rd Year will be accepted by Mayor Andy Matviak.

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“Friendly’s Restaurants” announced that they have closed 14 upstate New York restaurants. Several Broome County locations closed, their Oneonta location at 377 Main Street is expected to close shortly, and other locations that are closing are located in Syracuse, Rochester, and Oswego. The Friendly’s at 561 Harry L Drive in Johnson will remain open.

State Troopers arrested 21-year-old Kayla Vanderpool from Adams for Driving while ability impaired by drugs, plus 14 other traffic citations Thursday after a pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. State Police were dispatched to a 911 call reporting a wrong-way driver traveling west in the eastbound lanes of State Route 17 in the city of Binghamton. Vanderpool continued through Vestal, she hit another vehicle, & the pursuit came to a conclusion in Owego where Vanderpool struck a patrol vehicle and was taken into custody. Vanderpool was taken to Binghamton General Hospital for minor injuries. The investigation is still on-going.

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Nauman Hussein was indicted last week on 40 felony counts relating to last October’s crash of a modified Limousine that crashed in Schoharie, killing 20 people. The indictment charges claim that Hussein put a vehicle on the road that failed its inspection one month before the accident, and hired the driver who was not licensed to operate the vehicle. He will be arraigned on the charges on Wednesday.

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The Otsego County Health Department announced a free rabies clinic today in Worcester. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Worcester Town Barn, more information is available at 547-4230.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-21-16

wcdonews — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:25:02 +0000

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Village of Sidney Police Department executed a “no knock” search warrant Wednesday at 104 Spreutels Lane in the Town of Guilford, following an investigation into the sales of cocaine and heroin in Chenango County and the Village of Sidney. Police Detectives located 280 packages of heroin, plus cocaine, digital scales, packaging material, and cash; they arrested Samuel Rivera for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Nuisance, & 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Rivera was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. The investigation is still continuing and more arrests are expected.
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Oneonta Police Department responded to a report of a subject who appeared to be intoxicated while driving a vehicle with a small child Sunday. Police arrested 31 year old Ashley Stanton of Oneonta for Driving while ability impaired by drugs with previous convictions, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, Aggravated DWI with a child less than 15 years of age & Endangering the welfare of a child. Stanton is accused of using medications and substances that impaired her ability to operate a motor vehicle, with a suspended license.
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6 individuals will be inducted into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame this year, during the 54th annual Regatta, The paddlers being inducted are Armond Bassett, Bob Allen, Jim Jordan & Al Rudquist & the “Pit Crew” inductees are Dale Fox & Dean Oliver, both of Bainbridge. Regatta Chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 4-21-16)

The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday May 28th under the tent in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
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Chapter 200 of the Disabled American Veterans is seeking donations for the purchase of their next van to take area veterans to the VA Hospital in Albany, and they are also seeking volunteer drivers to drive their van. Service Officer Ernest Thompson of Chapter 200 explains:

(Ernest Thompson 4-21-16)

Those seeking more information about donating or volunteering can call 764-8134 or log on to DAV.Org.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance stopped more than 239,000 suspicious refund claims during the income tax season. As a result, the Department saved taxpayers $400 million—an increase of 18 percent over the same time period last year. Taxpayers who suspect that an individual or business is committing tax fraud can confidentially report it online or by phone at 518-457-0578.
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The rock group Toto will play at the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair on Friday, August 26th at 8:00 PM. Toto has had a string of hits in the 70’s through early 90’s, other acts scheduled to appear during the state fair include Bruce Hornsby, Air Supply, Herman’s Hermits, Survivor, The Commodores, Culture Club, & Chicago.
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Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate counties and the DEC’s 13th annual youth turkey-hunting weekend is this weekend. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 12-15 is open in all of upstate New York and across Suffolk County. More information about turkey hunting in New York, is available at the DEC’s website at dec.ny.gov.
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Kinder Morgan announced Wednesday that they have decided to stop their Plans to build a natural gas pipeline through the Southern Tier into New England. Officials with the company cited a lack of contracts with gas distribution companies.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman received more than one thousand complaints regarding improprieties in the course of the Primary day elections. Schneiderman said that his office has opened an investigation into the voting problems reported by the New York City Board of Elections. Inquiries may also occur in additional areas of the State where voting irregularities appeared unusually high.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-16

wcdonews — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:42:05 +0000

23-year-old Caden Cruz of Oxford was arrested by Norwich Police following an attempted arrest & a pursuit on foot Tuesday night. one Norwich Police officer attempted to arrest Cruz, who is accused of striking the first officer, causing an injury. A 2nd Norwich Officer, State Police and Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded, Cruz was caught & taken into custody. Cruz was charged with 2nd degree assault, resisting arrest, & criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, he was also wanted on 2 active Bench Warrants from the Village of Oxford Court. One Norwich officer was taken to Chenango Memorial hospital for lacerations, he was treated & released.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police, Division of Homeland Security, the Offices of Emergency Management and Fire Prevention and Control & the DEC responded to last night’s 16 car train derailment on the Norfolk Southern line in the town of Ripley, in Chautauqua County. 2 of the rail cars contained ethanol, which leaked causing an evacuation of surrounding homes as a precaution. The main CSX line is open for trains at reduced speeds & the state Department of Transportation is working with Federal Railroad Administration to determine the cause of the accident, there were no injuries reported.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Alexander Griffin of Binghamton for criminal contempt, intimidating a victim & aggravated harassment, after troopers were advised of a court order of protection being violated by Griffin. Troopers determined that Griffin had made threatening telephone calls to the victim, Griffin was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge court and remanded to the Chenango County jail with no bail set at this time.
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Independent pharmacies across the state will now be able to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Naloxone, which is also known as Narcan® is a medication that reverses opioid overdose. The Department of Health provides funding to The Harm Reduction Coalition, they will issue standing medical orders to the more than 750 independent pharmacies in the 57 counties outside of New York City, as well as chain pharmacies without a designated prescriber, allowing their pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription.
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State Police arrested 27-year-old Kyle Llewellyn of Burlington Flats for aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .21%, after troopers observed Llewellyn stopping his vehicle in the middle of the lane on County Route 22 in the Town of Otsego. Llewellyn was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Otsego court on March 9th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than 100 service providers that assist crime victims from across New York State would receive an additional $1.5 million in federal grants to modernize their offices so they can better serve victims and their families. The funding allows for the purchase of equipment and technology used for filing claims through the state’s Victim Service Portal, an online system that allows crime victims to more quickly obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other forms of assistance.
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Free Tax Counseling for low and moderate-income individuals. Tax assistance is available in Delaware County until April 14th. AARP Tax Aide volunteers, certified by the IRS, are trained to help taxpayers with basic returns and supporting schedules. There is no age limit or income limit. There will be 6 locations around Delaware County; more information is available at 832-5750.

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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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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-13

wcdonews — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:53:20 +0000

Wet weather looks like it might continue throughout the rest of this week across upstate New York, which is making some residents nervous that a repeat of flooding may hit. Area Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that he does not really see that scenario coming:

(Rich Townsend 7-1-13)

WCDO will keep you updated throughout the say of the wet weather patterns, also go to WCDORadio.com and click on the River Levels Icon to follow the height of the waterways near you.

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Delaware County sheriff’s Department Investigators arrested 31-year-old Sylvester Dorvil of Utica on a Sealed Indictment warrant handed down by a Delaware County Grand Jury. Dorvil is charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, following a 5-month investigation. Dorvil is accused of selling Heroin in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in the Delaware County Court, and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility where he is currently being held on other charges. He is scheduled to re-appear in Delaware County Court today for further proceedings.

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The band “Chicago” will perform in Oneonta tonight to benefit Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. Spokesman Bob Escher comments:

(Bob Escher 7-1-13)

Some tickets are still available at www.cahpc.org. The event begins at 5:30; Chicago’s performance is scheduled to start at 8:30 tonight at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville for 2^nd degree Criminal Contempt. The charges stem from an incident that took place in May where Clum violated an order of protection. Clum will be arraigned at a later date.

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The annual Chenango County Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held On August 9th this year, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. The Shotgun start will be at 9:00 AM. More information about Chenango county Toys for Tots will be available at norwich-ny.toysfortots.org

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 26-year-old Tatsumi Suyama of Brooklyn for Criminal Possession of Marihuana, following an incident where Suyama is alleged to be in possession of marihuana at the Little Pond State Camp ground. Suyama was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Andes Town Court of July 11^th.

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A record amount of unclaimed funds, totaling $347 million, were paid out to individuals and organizations in the state’s last fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This new record surpasses the previous year by $33 million. Currently, there is $12.5 billion in lost or forgotten money that is still waiting to be claimed. New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds by visiting www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-11-13

wcdonews — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:19:04 +0000

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 30-year-old Rhamel Matthews, of Vestal, Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant of Matthews’s car & residence. Police confiscated more than 100 grams of heroin, more than 1,100 wax envelopes of heroin packaged for sale, marijuana plants, a pistol and more than $4,000 in cash. Matthews was charged with 2 counts of 3^rd degree Criminal possession of a controlled substance, 2 counts of Criminal possession of a weapon, plus 2^nd degree Criminal use of drug paraphernalia, & 3 counts of Unlawfully growing cannabis, he faces arraignment shortly
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Sidney village police arrested 31 year old Brett Romano of Otego on a variety of charges, including felony DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test and driving with switched license plates. Romano was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond pending future court action.

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Catskill area hospice has lined up “Chicago” to be part of their fundraising celebrity party this summer. Bob Escher of Catskill area hospice explains:

(Bob Escher 3-25-13)

Escher said that this year’s show would be held at the Wright Soccer campus in Oneonta, on July 1^st, the tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM at CAHPC.ORG, at 432-6773 or at ticketmaster.com

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Sidney village police arrested 23-year-old Jessica Reynolds of Sidney for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and a probation violation. Reynolds was remanded to the Delaware county jail without bail pending future court action.

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Former Binghamton director of Parks and Recreation, John Whalen, was arraigned Thursday morning for felony 2^nd degree grand larceny. City police accuse Whalen of stealing more than $50,000 from the city between 2008 and last year. Whalen pleaded innocent during arraignment this morning, he was released and faces court action at a later date.

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New York State Police issued a warning to regarding a telephone scam. Residents of Delaware and Chenango Counties have been receiving calls soliciting funds for either new uniforms for the troopers or for officers killed or injured in the line of duty. The New York State Police does not solicit funds; they receive funding from the state budget and from federal grants. Citizens are reminded to be cautious about telephone solicitations of any kind and to never give out personal information to unsolicited callers.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than 360 electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid charging stations will be installed across the state in support of his Charge NY initiative. The initiative is expected to create a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations over the next 5 years and to put up to 40,000 plug-in vehicles on the road during that period. The new York Power Authority issued a Request for Proposals for the installation of 100 electric vehicle charging stations equipped at 36 locations, they are expected to be in operation by 2014.

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