Helios Care will hold a special meeting for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:

(Inda Fitch 12-4-23)

The event will be held Saturday December 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame Announced that former Major League Manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer in Cooperstown. Leyland took the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997, he had several winning seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates & Detroit Tigers with 6 first-place finishes, 3 pennants, he won the Manager of the year Award 3 times. The Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will be held July 19-22 in Cooperstown, with the Class of 2024 to be inducted at 1:30 pm. on Sunday, July 21, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce the results of its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame voting on January 23rd.

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4Towns Forward announced that Santa’s Mailbox is set up in 2 locations, for children who would like to send Santa a letter this holiday season. Santa Mailbox will be available today through December 18th at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge and Roasted Coffee House in Sidney, drop off times are between 6:00 am – 2:00 pm daily.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 7 at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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Members of the Binghamton Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant at 39 Travis Avenue in Binghamton Friday, after a gunshot was heard earlier in the day by Binghamton Police officers conducting a welfare check. Officer found a deceased male in the basement, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the name of the deceased was not released.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23

11 Fire Companies responded Friday night a fire in Stamford. The buildings were on fire at 62 to 64 Main Street in Stamford, 2 historic buildings were lost, the fire displaced 30 residents and 2 businesses, 2 residents & 2 firefighters were injured, with non-life threatening injuries. The Red Cross & Churchill Gym helped displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Stamford Village Hall will accept donations today through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Locally, Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney is collecting donations of canned food & toiletries for the 11 families displaced, teh items can be dropped off at their location at Valley View Road & they will deliver them to Stamford.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call, where it was alleged that a fully disabled and incompetent individual had been left on a bus after it was parked for the evening, & after noticing that the victim had not returned home, a residential facility aid had discovered the victim’s location and brought her to a hospital. Deputies charged the bus driver, 74 year-old Lyndon Doig and the aid, 63 year-old Norma Castro, both of Walton, with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, they are scheduled to appear in front of the Walton Town Court at a later date.

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The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Worcester. The Drive will run from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.

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Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, spokesperson Gabby Argo comments:

(Gabby Argo 12-4-23)

More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.

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Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations locally through December 15th are at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.

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Attorney General Letitia James today secured an agreement with one of the nation’s largest insulin manufacturers, Novo Nordisk, to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for five years. The agreement also requires Novo Nordisk to implement a program with pharmacies to let uninsured patients know before they pay that they are eligible for the insulin cap. Today’s agreement follows earlier agreements with two other large insulin makers, Eli Lilly and Sanofi, to cap insulin prices at $35 a month for uninsured New Yorkers.

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NYSEG officials reported that many customers were still without power this afternoon around the tri-county region, following last night’s powerful thunderstorms. NYSEG Reported about 1200 without power in Broome county, about 600 in Otsego County, 120 in Chenango County & about 25 in Delaware County, as crews continue to restore power in areas that had downed trees & power lines.

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After hundreds of calls to the Oneonta Police Department to respond to various Issues at the Town House Inn on Main Street in Oneonta, City officials have decided to try to shut the motel down, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek told WCDO news what they are doing:

(Mayor Mark Drnek 9-8-23)

In recent weeks, Oneonta Police have responded to a shots fired complaint, there was also a fatal overdose there recently, among the 400 incidents reported at the Town House Inn. Mayor Drnek said that the Oneonta Police Department, like many others, is short staffed and can’t spend many hours a week responding to the same location repeatedly.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on August 13th, to a report of vandalism in the Town of Kortright. It was reported that someone had driven a bulldozer on West Kortright Church Road causing extensive damage to the roadway, on September 4th, Deputies arrested Robert Sargent for Criminal Mischief, he was released on an appearance ticket, for the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.

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The Community Foundation for South Central New York announced that the Chobani Community Impact Fund Grant Proposal Guidelines are available online. Foundation Executive Director Tina Barber explains:

(Tina Barber 9-8-23)

Those interested can go to Donorswhocare.org & go to the “Grant Seekers” tab for instructions, Letters of inquiry are due by September 27th, those who are invited to apply will have so submit the full application by October 30th & the awards will be announced in Early December.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-8-23

Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 32 year old Nicholas Durbin formerly of Deposit, appeared for arraignment on a 4-count indictment in Delaware County Court. Durbin is charged with Sexual Abuse & Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly sexually abusing a 4-year-old child on 4 separate occasions, he pleaded not guilty to the charges, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $50,000.00 cash bail.

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The 29th annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will occur this Saturday and Sunday, in East and West Parks, downtown Norwich, spokesperson Celeste Friend comments:

(Celeste Friend 9-8-23)

Also, during Colorscape Chenango, the Chenango County Historical Society will host a series of tours on Sunday with a tour at 11:30 am. and a tour at 1:30 pm, each will meet on and depart from the Chenango County Courthouse in West Park, Norwich. More information is available at colorscape.org.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cooperstown today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The New York Hot Farm Pulling Series tractor and truck pull has been rescheduled for Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. The initial pull date was scheduled for July 4 but was canceled due to weather. Gates open at 4 pm. with tractor pulls starting at 6:30 pm. Admission is $10 and previously purchased tickets will be honored. In memory of 911, all first responders will be granted free admission with valid identification.

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Hospice of Chenango County will hold a fundraising Chicken Barbecue Sunday in Norwich, to raise money for their programs. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Greene told WCDO News about some of the programs that the money from such fundraisers helps:

(Sarah Greene 9-8-23)

Sunday’s Barbecue will be held at the Norwich VFW on East Main Street from 9:00 to 12:30, more information is available at 607-334-3556.

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Catholic Charities of Sidney and other local organizations will hold another Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution on September 30th at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street. Catholic Charities spokesperson Penny McKnight told WCDO News that they need volunteers to assist on that day:

(Penny McKnight 9-9-22)

McKnight said that they have had several of the Mass Food Distribution since last year, averaging about 12 tons of food given away at each event. The number to volunteer is 607-604-4071.

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Governor Hochul and legislative leaders announced Thursday that a stimulus payment of about $270 will be sent to 1.75 million New Yorkers to combat inflation and improve affordability. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to New Yorkers who received the Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit on their 2021 state tax returns. New Yorkers can expect to receive their checks by the end of October.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office completed an audit of the Milford Central School District, which found that the board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The District’s Surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit by $600,000, or 5.4%, the Milford board and district officials did not develop and adopt a written multiyear financial plan or fund balance policy.

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New York Lottery officials announced that a winning ticket for the Take 5 Midday drawing was purchased at the Mirabito Convenience Store in at 10 North Canal Street in Oxford on Thursday, September 8. The winning ticket was worth $9,683, Lottery ticket purchasers can check to see if they have the winning ticket at nylottery.ny.gov.

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Tickets go on sale next week for the “Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story” to be held on October 15 at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 9-9-22)

Niles said that the Test Drive Your Seat event will be coming up soon for those who would like to pick out their Season Tickets for the lineup of shows scheduled through next year. More information is available at 772-1391 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-9-22

Governor Hochul announced that the suspension of certain taxes on Gasoline & Diesel Fuel will be extended through December 31st. The suspension was implemented back on June 1, the fuel tax suspension will provide a reduction of at least $0.16 per gallon

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The Out Of The Woodwork Players will hold auditions for “A Suessified Christmas Carol”, tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Friday September 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, many roles are available, the performances will be held in December.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold an On-Site Sale today from 12:00 to 4:00 PM & tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the 3rd floor of their building at 183 Main Street. All proceeds will benefit the Society. More information is available at  (607) 432-0960

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Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cooperstown today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. The drive will be held at the Clark’s Sports Center, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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State Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Yeary of Hamden, Saturday night for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, & Menacing, following a domestic dispute on Chambers Hollow Road. Walton Police Officers were first on scene and assisted in removing a victim from the area, Yeary allegedly choked, then menaced the victim with a firearm. He then prevented the victim from leaving the residence and smashed the victim’s cell phone. Yeary refused to leave the residence to speak with law enforcement. After several hours, Yeary was taken into custody, he was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond.

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State Police responded early Saturday Morning to a 1-vehicle crash on Shacktown Mountain Road in the town of Pittsfield. Troopers discovered that a vehicle exited the roadway, went down an embankment and struck trees, a 22-year-old passenger was pronounced deceased on scene. The 22-year-old driver was transported to Bassett Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

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NYSEG reports that thousands are without power this afternoon from Sunday’s storm. About 4800 were without power in Chenango County, more than 2700 in Delaware County and over 1500 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

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One of the largest crowds in Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony History attended yesterday’s festivities in Cooperstown, to see 7 more inducted. A large number of attendees came from the New England States to see Boston Red Sox Star Designated Hitter David Ortiz inducted, he appreciated all who supported him along the way:

(David Ortiz 7-25-22)

Also inducted yesterday, Left handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, Cuban Born Outfielders Tony Oliva & Minnie Minosa, Dodgers & New York Mets Legend Gil Hodges, Cooperstown area native Bud Fowler, an early black player & manager in the 1800’s, And Negro League Star & Ambassador Buck O’Neill.

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The 1st Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin Sunday, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull decided to start the scholarship fund for students in the Tri-County region;

(Nate Lull 7-25-22)

Lull said that he expects to continue with the Golf Tournament in July or August going forward, and may announce other fundraiser in the coming months for the Scholarship fund.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-25-22

Another large crowd attended this year’s Class of 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown on Sunday. First up was Left Handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, who played from 1959 to 1983, mostly with the Minnesota Twins, he said it was an honor to be selected by the Golden Era Committee for induction:

(Jim Kaat 7-25-22)

Kaat’s teammate for many of his years in Minnesota was Outfield Tony Oliva, who thanked people for traveling from all over, especially Minnesota, to share in his special day:

(TONY OLIVA 7-25-22)

The Late Gil Hodges made a name for himself as a 1st baseman for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers, and as the manager of the Miracle Mets of 1969. Gil’s daughter Irene Hodges told the audience how her father soothed the fears of Japanese children by teaching them baseball during Word War 2, but how he befriended & championed Jackie Robinson, the 1st African American Major Leaguer & Hodges teammate in Brooklyn:

(IRENE HODGES 7-25-22)

The last speech was by David Ortiz, who after marginal success with Minnesota, blossomed into a 3 time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox, he told the crowd, to always encourage others:

(DAVID ORTIZ 7-25-22)

Also Inducted, Fort Plain New York Native Bud Fowler, a black pioneer who played in the early days of organized Baseball, Legendary Cuban born star outfielder Minnie Minoso, Negro League player & ambassador Buck O’Neill.

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A 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport was charged in federal court Saturday with assaulting a member of Congress using a dangerous weapon. Jakubonis faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of wielding a sharp object at Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Monroe County Thursday night. Jakobonis was charged by local law enforcement with Attempted Assault in the attempted attack, Zeldin wasn’t injured.

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Delaware County DPW announced the closure of county Route 37 in the town of Middletown to through traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Monday July 25. Crews will be performing a slope stabilization project, the closure will be between Main Street and Breezy Hill Road, work is expected to be completed by the end of August. The road will be open for one lane traffic controlled by a traffic light, during off-work hours.

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(George Senek 7-22-19)

Senek said that he thought that last week’s meeting was a positive step; subsequent meeting will be posted at the town’s website guilfordny.com, or at their Facebook page.

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2 of yesterday’s 6 inductees into the National Baseball hall Of Fame, spent time pitching for the New York Yankees.  Mike Mussina pitched 10 years for Baltimore before coming to New York; he said that he had to be convinced to come to the big city by then Yankee Manager Joe Torre:

(Mike Mussina NY)

Mariano Rivera spent his entire 18 year career pitching for the New York Yankees, setting the record for saves by a relief pitcher; he talked about New York fans in his speech yesterday:

(Mariano Rivera NY)

Mussina & Rivera were inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame with Pitchers the late Roy Halladay & Lee Smith, and Designated hitter Edgar Martinez & Harold Baines.

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Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York is holding Equifax accountable for the 2017 data breach that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of Americans, including 8.5 million New Yorkers.   Under the settlement, Equifax will pay a fine of $10 million to the Department of Financial Services & $9.2 million to the Attorney General’s Office as part of $175 million to State Attorney Generals including New York, and Equifax has committed up to $425 million to the consumer restitution fund.

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American Red Cross Blood drives are scheduled today in Walton & Oneonta. In Walton, a blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street; In Oneonta, a blood drive is scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on State Highway 23.  Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Work is continuing on restoring water to the Hamlet of Mount Upton, according to town of Guilford officials.  A Boil Water Order is in effect, results of the 1st & 2nd required water tests should be available by Wednesday afternoon, the order will remain in effect once the Chenango County Department of Health gives their approval, & that approval will be available at guilfordny.com of at the Town of Guilford Facebook Page.  More information is also available by calling the Guilford Town Clerk’s office at 895-9966.

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Supplies are needed & pets are ready for adoption, at the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, Director Erin Insinga and a few children from Dewitt Drive in Sidney stopped up to visit WCDO this morning, they raised $100 selling lemonade & donated it to the Shelter.  Erin Insinga told WCDO news where the shelter is & how to follow what they are doing:

(Erin Insinga 7-22-19)

The full interview with Erin & the Dewitt Drive children is available on the WCDO Website & WCDO Facebook page.

6 players were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown: 

The inductions started with the induction of 2 starting Pitchers, 1st up was Mike Mussina who played 18 years for the Baltimore Orioles & The New York Yankees, who won 270 games without putting up some of the gaudy statistics that other Hall of Famers did:

(Mike Mussina 7-22-19)

The 2nd starting pitcher inducted Sunday was the late Roy Halladay, who died in a small plane crash in November 2017; on the baseball field among his achievements, he authored only the 2nd no hitter in post season baseball, his wife Brandy struggled through the speech, but believed her husband would have said the following in his speech:

(Brandy Halladay 7-22-19)

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This year, 2 Designated Hitters were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1st up was Harold Baines, who was known for his quiet leadership over his lengthy career, he simply followed the advice of his late Father:

(Harold Baines 7-22-19)

Edgar Martinez played his entire career with the Seattle Mariners, he was so prolific as a DH, that the Annual Award is named after him; he said that it was a long wait to get in the Hall Of Fame, but it was worth it:

(Edgar Martinez 7-22-19)

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The last 2 to give their speeches for induction into the Baseball Hall Of Fame were two of the greatest “Closers” in baseball History. 

Lee Smith pitched for a number of teams in his career & when he retired, he had more saves than any one on baseball history, and he said in life & in baseball, it is important to be dependable & reliable:

(Lee Smith 7-22-19)

The final speech of the induction ceremony in Cooperstown Sunday was delivered by New York Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, who joked about always being “Last”  & thanked friends, Family, Teammates & even the President of his home country of Panama for being with him on this big occasion:

(Mariano Rivera 7-22-19)

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Officials estimated that about 55,000 fans attended Sunday’s Hall of fame Inductions in Cooperstown.

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State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27 year old Amanda Lee Chandler of Oneonta.  Chandler was last seen about a week ago in the City of Oneonta and has not had any contact with any family or friends, she is described as 5’5″, approximately 150 pounds, blue eyes, shoulder length brown hair with blonde ends, she was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers.  Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 432-3211.

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39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting victim was treated and released from the hospital.  Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault, 3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny & trespassing.

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Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4 Sidney locations; spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they are holding a Job Fair today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 at 10 Division street in Sidney:

(Dale Knowles 7-22-19)

Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must have a reliable vehicle.

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Tickets will also go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for the Off Broadway show “The Office; A Musical Parody” based on the popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.  Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 7-22-19)

Tickets for “The Office” and the rest of the Broadway Theater League Shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through Broadway in Binghamton.com.

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(Jack Morris Presser)

Alan Trammel said that he approached deliver his speech, like he would prepare for a big game:

(Alan Trammel presser)

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Jim Thome & Chipper Jones entered the Hall of fame together yesterday after long illustrious careers, jones talked about meeting Thome for the first time during a minor league beanball brawl:

(Chipper on meeting Thome in minors)

Jim Thome was the last of the 6 to deliver his speech Sunday; he was impressed with the players he was inducted with:

(Jim Thome Presser)

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An estimated 53 thousand people attended yesterday’s induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
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A.M. News Monday 7-30-18
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies honored 6 players into The Hall Sunday at the Clarks Sport Center in Cooperstown; Alan Trammell, Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, Jack Morris & Trevor Hoffman.
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2 players inducted yesterday played their entire careers with one team, Chipper Jones with the Atlanta Braves & Alan Trammell with the Detroit Tigers. Trammell currently works in the Detroit Tigers Front Office:

(Alan Trammell 7-30-18)

Chipper Jones said that he was happy that his father was there to teach him baseball as a child & he was with him in Cooperstown Sunday to reach the pinnacle:

(Chipper Jones 7-30-18)

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Vladimir Guerrero & Jim Thome were 2 of the most feared Home Run Hitters of their time in the 90’s & 2000’s. Guerrero, through his interpreter Jose Mota had 3 reasons to celebrate, his induction into the Hall of Fame, that it was Father’s day in his home country the Dominican Republic, and his son Vlad Jr. was promoted to Triple AAA by the Toronto Blue Jays:

(Jose Mota 7-30-18)

Jim Thome finished his speech with some advice:

(Jim Thome 7-30-18)

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2 pitchers who pitched long & Successful careers were inducted yesterday, Jack Morris, who won World Championships with the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins & the Toronto Blue Jays, and Trevor Hoffman who hold the record for the most saves in Major League History with 601. Morris gave some advice at the conclusion of his speech:

(Jack Morris 7-30-18)

Trevor Hoffman pitched most of his career with the San Diego Padres, said that standing out addressing the crowd & Standing out on the mound trying to get the final out of a playoff game were quite similar:

(Trevor Hoffman 7-30-18)

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About 53,000 people attended yesterday’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 2nd biggest crowd for that event.
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The Unatego Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing tonight to solicit community feedback on the 3 proposals for the former Otego School Building, superintendent Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 7-30-18)

The meeting tonight will start at 5:30 in the High School Auditorium, the 3 proposals are available at unatego.org or at the Unatego District Office.
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There will be a special Oneonta Common Council meeting this evening at 6:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to establish Budget Guidelines for 2019 & discuss Downtown Revitalization expenditures.
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Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver sentenced to 7 years in prison & 3 years post release supervision Friday in a Manhattan federal court for accepting $4 million in illegal payments. Silver was convicted for 7 felonies from schemes where Silver used his political power to gain personal wealth.
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(Ruth Tompkins 6-12-18)

Tompkins said that Chenango Links is urging area veterans & residents to contact Congresswoman Claudia Tenney or Congressman John Faso to try to get the Bainbridge clinic, with 2 doctors, renewed before the end of the year. Tompkins said that such efforts worked in 2014, when then-Congressman Richard Hanna successfully kept the clinic from moving from Bainbridge.
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Oneonta-area non-profit organizations are getting an assist from students in a Hartwick College grant writing class. Students in the “Introduction to Grant Writing” class, partner with a local organization with the goal of developing and submitting a grant proposal on their behalf. This year, 6 students assisted: Girls on the Run, the EDD Memorial Fund, Valleyview Elementary School, the Oneonta Fire Department, and the College’s own Yager Museum of Art & Culture with grant writing assistance. More information is available at 431-4422.
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The National Baseball Hall Of Fame announced that the 2018 Inductees Exhibit is open and will remain on display through May 2019. The exhibit is located on the first floor & features a display for Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell. The exhibit is accompanied by a highlight video for each member of the Class of 2018. The 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 1:30 PM on July 29 at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown and will be shown live on MLB Network. More than 50 Hall of Famers are expected to attend, more information is available at baseballhall.org.
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State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced $4 million in grant funding for generators of excess wholesome food and food scraps to expand their capacity to donate it to organic recycling facilities. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the United States goes uneaten while about 2.5 million New Yorkers go hungry. Seggos said that much of the wasted food is disposed of in solid waste landfills where its decomposition accounts for more than 15% of emissions of methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. More information is available at rit.edu.
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A.O. Fox Hospital is offering training for individuals interested in becoming junior volunteers. The training is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in A.O. Fox Hospital’s Education Department. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age, Applications are available in the guidance offices of Oneonta Community Christian School, as well as the Oneonta, Unatego, Charlotte Valley, Franklin, Laurens, Gilbertsville–Mt. Upton, Morris and Edmeston Schools. More information is available at 431-5042.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will be sponsoring farmers’ markets for the 2018 season in Sidney, Walton and Deposit. The Sidney Farmers Market will be held at the Video Entertainment parking lot, 89 Main Street Every other Tuesday from July 10 to September 18, the Walton Farmers Market will be at the Veterans Plaza, 181 Delaware Street, Every other Friday from July 6 to September 28, & the Deposit Farmers Market will be at the First United Methodist Church, on August 16 & September 20, all Markets are open from 10:00 to 2:00 pm.

(Akshar 1-19-17)

Akshar said that nearly 70,000 households across the 52nd District would be receiving the survey in the mail, which can also be returned via mail after completion. The online address for the survey is Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.
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Test drilling sites have been popping up around Sidney, as the village tries to address lingering water issues, Mayor Andy Matviak addressed their results during Tuesday nights meeting:

(Andy Matviak 1-19-17)

Matviak said that some residents were concerned that the drilling was for natural gas, he said that none of the wells were for that purpose, all were for addressing the existing water problems of the village regarding Manganese & low water pressure in some areas of the village.
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In December 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 9,000, or 0.1%, to 7,963,900, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 869,600 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 61 of the past 72 months. In December 2016, New York’s statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.1% to 4.9%.
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The National Baseball Hall of fame announced the election of Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, the Class of 2017 is now set. The inductees will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 30th at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown along with Today’s Game Era electees John Schuerholz and Bud Selig, who were elected in December…2017 Ford C. Frick Award winner Bill King and 2017 Spink Award winner Claire Smith will be honored during Induction Weekend at the Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 29 at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.
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Former Bassett Hospital Doctor, John Davis will speak to the Hartwick Historical Society tonight, regarding his book on Dr. Mary Bassett & The history of Bassett Hospital. The event will begin at 7:00 PM tonight at the Kinney Memorial Library; more information is available at 293-7530.
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The Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne will hold a ribbon cutting today for their welcome center lobby. The event will begin at 5:30 PM and the public is invited to attend.
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Reactions from lawmakers are coming in after Governor Cuomo unveiled his Executive budget proposal Tuesday. State Senator Jim Seward commented:

(Seward 1-19-17)

The Governor’s budget proposal totals over 152 Billion dollars; lawmakers have until April first to get it passed by the deadline.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will present the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Proposals this morning at Binghamton University at 11:30. The presentation will be held in the Innovative Technologies Complex Engineering and Science Building at 85 Murray Hill Road. This afternoon Commissioner RoAnn Destito of the Office of General Services will give a presentation of Governor Cuomo’s 2016 Budget Address today at 4:00 PM. The presentation will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Jean-Philippe Baron of Oneonta, for 2 counts of Criminal Mischief and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after troopers responded to a dispute in the Town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that during a verbal dispute with a woman, Baron grabbed a cellphone from her hand and destroyed it before she could call 911 for help, while she was holding a child. He also damaged a barbecue grill, Baron was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail with no bail set. His next court date is on February 13, 2017.
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(Mike Piazza on 9-11-)

Ken Griffey Junior’s father, Ken Griffey Senior was an outstanding player in his own right. Junior discussed being able to play in Seattle with his dad briefly, and for his dad taking him the see the Cincinnati Reds “Big Red Machine of the 70’s” as a young boy:

(Ken Griffey Jr. on Sr)

Griffey wrapped up his speech by putting on Hall of Fame Baseball cap, and turning it around backwards like he did during his playing days, at the last minute urging of Hall Of Famer Frank Thomas. Hall of Fame Weekend also feature the Saturday Awards Presentation, when Ford C. Frick Award winner the late Graham McNamee and J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Dan Shaughnessy honored for their broadcasting & writing about Baseball.
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SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD STANDOUT MALLORY STILLMAN RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA AND HAWAII TO COMPETE IN THE “DOWN UNDER SPORTS” GAMES REPRESENTING THE USA. STILLMAN IS A STANDOUT SPRINTER FOR THE WARRIORS AND GOT TO FACE SOME OF THE BEST YOUNG ATHLETES IN THE WORLD AT THE GAMES:

(Mallory Stillman 7-25-16)

STILLMAN HAS MADE IT TO THE NEW YORK STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS THE PAST 2 YEARS AND HOPES THIS EXPERIENCE WILL HELP HER TO RETURN TO STATES AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
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Sidney  officials announced that the Main Street Railroad crossing in Sidney is closed for repairs, until further notice. Village officials said that the repairs may take a day or 2 to complete, motorists are advised to use Union Street as a detour.
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NYSEG Reminds area residents to report any downed trees or power lines due to strong summer thunderstorms. Residents are also reminded to never touch downed power lines, call Nyseg & law enforcement immediate if you pot downed power lines. NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations.
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A.M. NEWS Monday 7-25-16
The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2016 Induction Ceremony with Mike Piazza & Ken Griffey Jr. drew about 50,000 people to the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown Sunday. Mike Piazza went first, thanking his Parents, Brothers, Wife & Children, Managers, Coaches, and even quoted Teddy Roosevelt at the end of his speech:

(Piazza 7-25-16)

Ken Griffey Junior aso thanked family, friends coaches & Team mates along the way in his emotional speech:

(Griffey 7-25-16)

Griffey wrapped up his speech by putting on Hall of Fame Baseball cap, and turning it around backwards like he did during his playing days. The Hall Of Fame weekend wraps up for Piazza & Griffey Monday with a Roundatable discussion at the Hall, Hall of Fame Weekend also feature the Saturday Awards Presentation, when Ford C. Frick Award winner the late Graham McNamee and J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Dan Shaughnessy honored for their broadcasting & writing about Baseball.
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Last Monday , a Town of North Norwich resident was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Driving Across Hazard Markings following a Motor Vehicle Accident in the Town of Norwich. Deputies arrested 30 year old Robert Youngblood following a one car motor vehicle collision on State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich, he was found to be operating a motor vehicle while being in an impaired state due to drugs. Youngblood was issued tickets to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date. The collision caused a utility pole to be severed, State Highway 12 had to be closed for 8 ½ hours while NYSEG worked on the lines.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available from the Environmental Protection Fund in grants to assist municipalities in New York State with recent, unexpected costs of collection and recycling of eligible electronic wastes. New York State consumers are required to recycle electronic waste, such as computers, keyboards, televisions, and small electronic equipment, in an environmentally responsible manner. These grants, part of the FY2017 State Budget’s record $300 million investment in the Environmental Protection Fund, will mitigate the growing unexpected financial costs so that municipalities can recycle electronic waste efficiently and sustainably.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a number of recently reported thefts of cash, produce and farm other products from self-serve farm stands located on the County Highway 18 between Delhi and South Kortright, as well as on East Bramley Mountain Road in Bovina Center. Anyone with information concerning these or other thefts from a farm stand or, who observes unusual or suspicious activity in the area of a farm stand, to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 832-5555. All calls remain confidential.
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(Craig Biggio 7-27-15)

2nd to the podium was Pitcher John Smoltz, who spent the majority of his great career with the Atlanta Braves, he commented about the other 3 men he was being inducted with:

(John Smoltz 7-27-15)

The Big Unit, Randy Johnson pitched for 6 teams during his career, he said he was humbled to be joining the greats of the game with Biggio, Smoltz & Martinez:

(Randy Johnson 7-27-15)

The final inductee was Pedro Martinez, who pitched for 5 teams over his career, he wore a jacket during his bilingual speech with 2 patches, 1 on each arm, he explained the significance to the media at the press conference after the induction:

(Pedro Martinez 7-27-15)

Inducted for Broadcasting & baseball writing excellence on Saturday were current San Diego Padres announcer Dick Enberg, and Detroit Tigers Beat Writer Tom Gage.
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State Police from Binghamton responded Saturday to a 3-vehicle accident, involving a black bear, on Interstate 86 in the Town of Windsor. Troopers reported that a Jeep Cherokee operated by Clay Monroe, from Bronxville, which was towing a trailer with a glider airplane, struck and killed a black bear that entered the roadway. The 2nd vehicle was a Honda Civic operated by Judy Bogad, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; she swerved left to avoid a collision with the dead bear, but struck the bear and a motorcycle operated by 56-year-old Thomas Poole of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Poole was ejected from the motorcycle and received numerous fractures and internal injuries; he was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, where he died from his injuries. The accident is still under investigation and no tickets have been issued at this time.
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Governor Cuomo & Vice President Joe Biden will meet in Rochester today, both will discuss the economy and make an announcement regarding infrastructure, the conference begins at 11:00 AM.
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(Kerri Green 7-24-15)

Arts & craft Vendors will be lined up on Main Street starting at 9:00 AM, there will be food and The Cullman Child Development Center will hold their annual Community day event on main street.
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Tomorrow from 9:00 am to 3:00pm, on Genesee Street, in Greene, The Greater Greene Chamber of Commerce is holding the 39th annual craft festival. More than 200 artisans exhibit their arts and crafts on the streets of Greene, more information is available at greenenys.com, or 656-8225.
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The annual Mount Upton Community Days will be held tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be various kid’s games, a variety of vendors, Town wide garage sales & a Chicken Barbecue.
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The Otsego county sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Tiffany Marshall, of Davenport on drug charges.  Marshal was charged following an investigation into the sale of narcotics in Oneonta, she is accused of selling oxycodone powder on two separate occasions in 2011.  Marshall had already been indicted on charges of selling oxycodone, she was arraigned in Oneonta city court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail on $500 bail on the latest charges.

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An Otsego county jury convicted 36-year-old Dante Major of Hobart in  October after being arrested  for operating as a major drug trafficker.  Major  was sentenced to 20 years to life and a $100,000 fine for operating as a major drug trafficker, 15 years with five years of post-release supervision and a $100,000 fine on the charge of 1^st  degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; and 10 years imprisonment with three years of post-release supervision and a $30,000 fine on each of 2 counts of 3^rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. All sentences are to run consecutively.

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State agriculture commissioner Darrel Aubertine announced that Thomas Ryan of Little Falls would replace Dan O’Hara as director of the great New York State Fair, on February 1^st.  Ryan is the current serves in the Thruway Authority, he has also held positions with the U.S. General Services Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and has served in a variety of positions for the late New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and former Governor Mario Cuomo.  O’Hara was the director of the last 6 state fairs starting in 2007, when he was appointed by then-Governor Eliot Spitzer.

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Four of the state’s 700 school districts could lose state aid, if they do not adopt a teacher evaluation plan.   New York City school district was the biggest of the 4 that has not submitted the plan, which was enacted last year as a way to keep the best teachers teaching, and weed out the ineffective ones.   The new law stipulates that  20% of the ratings must be based on students’ growth on state tests, another 20% must be based on local measures and the remaining 60 percent must include classroom observations.

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The  Chenango County Habitat for Humanity   is preparing for their 2^nd annual “Souper Bowl” to be held at the Family YMCA on North Broad Street in Norwich on march 16^th.  Officials reported that they are looking for donations of soup and bread, last year the event raised just over $1800.   On March 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the public will come to taste and evaluate more than 20 soup choices, and breads donated by the county’s restaurants. More information is available at 656-8155 or habitat.chenango.org .

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Country music legends the “Oak Ridge Boys” are celebrating their 40^th year in show business this year, with a tour that is coming to SUNY Delhi during the schools 100^th anniversary celebration.  Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter)