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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

wcdonews — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:14:27 +0000

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

A Winter Storm Watch will be effect starting later tonight, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he sees happening locally:

(Rich Townsend 2-2-22)

The Winter Storm Watch will be in effect starting at 1:00 AM Thursday through Friday Afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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At the meeting Tuesday night in Bainbridge, the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee approved of a big change in the schedule of the annual event, Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 2-2-22)

Harmon said that the idea to shorten the Regatta had come up several times in the past, but it was never able to come to fruition until this year. This Year’s General Clinton Canoe regatta will be May 27th to the 29th.

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The Oneonta Common Council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday, to submit an application for a SAFER grant to help with additional staffing for the Oneonta fire department, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek comments:

(Mark Drnek 2-2-22)

Mayor Drnek said that if the grant is approved, the money would be used to hire up to 8 full-time firefighters, then the city would hold a civil service exam on March 19 for prospective firefighters, the application deadline is February 16.

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Republicans in both the state Senate & State Assembly are looking to repeal or dramatically change the Bail Reform legislation that passed during the Cuomo Administration 2 years ago. Assembly Republican Minority Leader Will Barclay said that the state’s own numbers show that the outcome has been opposite the desired effect:

(Assemblyman Will Barclay 2-2-22)

Locally Assemblyman Joe Angelino & State Senator Fred Akshar are among the few former law enforcement officers in the legislature, both have expresses a desire to be at the table when drafting a change in the Bail Reform laws during this session.

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Tuesday’s COVID 19 testing numbers continue to show a decrease in the percentage of positive cases, according to the Governor’s office & The State Health Department. Over 177,000 New Yorkers were tested, with over 9300 positive cases, for a positivity rate of 5.25%. Patient Hospitalizations dropped sharply to 6628, ICU Patient numbers declined by 46 to 1094, Patients on ventilators decreased by 26 to 641, 136 deaths were reported in Hospitals & Nursing homes Tuesday.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 46 new COVID 19 cases Tuesday, with 4 hospitalized and 1 new death reported. The County’s 7 day positivity rate was just under 12%, there have been 9 deaths already this year & 104 since pandemic hit in Otsego County 2 years ago.

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The Sidney Police Department is now accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position. This position is not currently open. We are looking for a qualified lateral transfer to fill an anticipated opening this spring. Anyone who meets the specified qualification is encouraged to apply. Applicants can contact Chief Eric Oliver for more information at 607 561-2301.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-2-22

Oneonta Police have been investigating the contents of Tyler Lopresti-Castro’s Cell Phone as they try to recreate his final steps Thursday morning when he was found by City Employees at the Silas Avenue Bus garage. Oneonta Police are seeking assistance owners of surveillance cameras covering the center-city streets west of East Street, the Chestnut Street or River Street corridors, Winney Hill Road, Oneida Street, Route 205, State Highway 28 to County Highway 48, between midnight to 2:15 am. on January 27th. The public is encouraged to contact the Oneonta Police Department at (607) 432-1111.

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Stacie Haynes, Executive Director of the Susquehanna SPCA for Otsego County, has become Board President for The New York State Animal Protection Federation. The purpose of the Federation is to safeguard the well-being of all animals through legislative and policy initiatives in New York State. This organization also speaks on behalf of animal-related organizations while acting as a resource of information.

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State Lawmakers released their proposed redistricting maps this week, the state will lose one seat in the House of Representatives based on population shifts in the 2020 census. Redistricting wound up back in the hands of the legislature, after the Independent Redistricting Commission failed to come up with a plan, which they were required to do based on the 2014 public referendum that took redistricting away from lawmakers. 22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced that she will seek to win the new 23rd District.

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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be held this Morning. The meeting will be held at Trackside Diner beginning at 8:00 AM, chamber members & Directors are urged to attend.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-20-21

wcdonews — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:16:40 +0000

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-20-21

Afton Community Theater and Tri-Town Theatre have teamed up to bring Chazz Palminteri’s movie “A Bronx Tale” into “A Bronx Tale: The Musical.” Cameron Kinnear & George Wells are 2 of the stars of the local production, they talked about the music of the production & their 2 lead characters on WCDO this morning:

(George Wells Cameron Kinnear 10-20-21)

Tickets are now on sale for 4 performances in the newly renovated theater at The Community Cultural Center 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, Curtain times are 7:00 pm this Thursday and Sunday, and 8:00 PM this Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $16 each at tritown.booktix.com.

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Chenango County Residents are reminded that they have only a limited time to make any changes to their Medicare plan for next year. Nicole Ross of the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging explains:

(Nicole Ross 10-20-21)

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period ends December 7th, more information is available by calling 337-1770.

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The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection today alerted consumers about real estate and rental scams, in which scammers work to steal prospective tenants’ money when they are looking to rent a home or an apartment. New Yorkers claimed losses of over $1.7 million during the last 3 years from scammers, if a consumer has fallen victim to a rental scam, they are encouraged to file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Protection. Additional consumer resources on rental scams are available on the Department of State website dos.ny.gov.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced 25 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. In the Southern Tier, 2 sites will be opening Friday, at the Chenango Valley High School from 2:40 pm to 5:00 pm & at the Broome-Tioga BOCES Main Campus in Binghamton from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon. So far, 86 pop up vaccination sites have opened up around the state with more to be scheduled shortly, more information is available at ny.gov/vaxtoschool

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The Delaware County Substance Use Task Force announces the launch of DELcovery, a multi-platform hub of information for individuals and families interested in recovery from substance use disorders. The project is a collaborative effort of Delaware County Public Health & The Delaware County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council, an introductory video produced by VECC Videography debuted this week, featuring Jen Cutting, who told WCDO News about the project:

(Jen Cutting 10-20-21)

More information is available at their Website: delcovery.org, they also have information on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok, or by calling Delaware County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council at (607) 746-8300.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-20-21

State Police issued 17,797 tickets and arrested 207 people for impaired driving during the special traffic enforcement detail over Columbus Day weekend. The initiative began on Thursday, October 7th and continued through Tuesday, October 12th. Statewide, law enforcement issued a total of 38,255 tickets, including 828 for impaired driving and 10,593 for speeding.

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The 2 Oneonta Mayoral Candidates will debate tonight sponsored by the Oneonta League of Women Voter’s at 7:00 pm, virtually through ZOOM. Len Carson and Mark Drnek both currently serves as Alderman on the Oneonta City Common Council, they are looking to replace Gary Herzig, who declined to run for re-election this year. To access the link to the debate, go to lwvoneonta.org and through their Facebook page.

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold a telephone town hall for anyone who lives in the 22nd Congressional District Tonight from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is requested for constituents of the 22nd District at 202-225-3665 or RSVP online at tenney.house.gov/rsvp

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21

wcdonews — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:57:53 +0000

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21

UHS hospitals announced that they are temporarily suspending visitation for all areas of Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, Binghamton General Hospital and all UHS Primary & Specialty Care locations in the greater Binghamton region. UHS officials announced that the temporary suspension is due to the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, more information about the exceptions is available at nyuhs.org.

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The Village of Sidney is beginning to gather the community’s ideas for reusing publicly owned land near the Susquehanna River. Sidney is 1 of 2 communities Statewide to receive support from The Nature Conservancy, Sidney Grants Manager Clarissa Walrath said that the village received a $60,000 grant to deal with flood mitigation issues:

(Clarissa Walrath 10-18-21)

Walrath said that after the surveys are out to the public, a planned workshop on Thursday, November 11 at 5:30 PM, the meeting will focus on community’s vision for types of outdoor amenities that would enhance the Village, it will be held as an online Zoom meeting. Login information for the meeting will be posted at resilient-sidney.com/events. Village of Sidney residents will receive a mailed newsletter providing more information in the coming weeks, Sidney Residents can also call 561-2320.

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Broadway in Binghamton will have their 1st shows in almost 2 years this week at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC entertainment comments:

(Tina Niles 10-18-21)

Niles said that the Forum is a County owned building, so all in attendance must wear masks at the shows Tues & Wednesday nights.

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The latest federal figures from the CDC show almost 2/3rds of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated against COVID 19. About 12.7 million of New York’s 19 million residents are fully vaccinated, Locally County Heath Departments have reported between 50 & 60% vaccination rates.

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold a telephone town hall for anyone who lives in the 22nd Congressional District on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration is requested for constituents of the 22nd District at 202-225-3665 or RSVP online at tenney.house.gov/rsvp

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-18-21

Nasir Azmat of Franklin accepted a plea deal Friday in the Town of Sidney court, he pleaded guilty to overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals. Azmat was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation; he cannot own, possess or register animals during the 3 year probation. Azmat will also be placed on the Delaware County Animal Abuse Registry. Azmat was charged in February 2020 after Delaware County Sheriff’s Office found 20 dogs in deplorable conditions on Azmat’s property, the dog were allegedly used for dog-fighting.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 1 more COVID death, 39 new positive cases, 11 hospitalized & 311 Quarantined, for Thursday & Friday of last week. The County positivity rate remains at 8.46%. Delaware County has had 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The county has had 51% of residents fully vaccinated.

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The State Health Department tested over 208,000 Saturday for COVID 19, with over 4200 testing positive, which was just about 2% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations are down to 2,086, Patients in an ICU bed was down to 450, & the number on Ventilators was down to 247, new deaths was 36 on Saturday.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:01:30 +0000

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

School districts will be holding their graduation ceremonies this weekend. Graduations being held today include the Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Milford, Franklin, Andes, Unatego, Edmeston, & Morris. Saturday Graduations include Walton, Charlotte Valley, Afton, Oneonta, Sidney, Delaware Academy, Greene, Unadilla Valley, Norwich, Oxford Academy, South Kortright & Bainbridge Guilford.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced a $3.25 million grant award to the Broome County Department of Transportation to purchase new electric buses. The grant is one of 49 projects to receive funding through the Low- or No- Emission Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting facilities.

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NY State of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that Certified Enrollment Assistors will be on site at select farmers’ markets statewide to educate New Yorkers about new and enhanced federal financial assistance that is now available to current enrollees and new enrollees. This financial assistance is being implemented as part of the American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11th; more information is available at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/americanrescueplan.

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The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival in Norwich will have 103 artisans displaying their creations, September 11 & 12, as they anticipate getting back to a normal sized in person event, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:

(Celeste Friend 6-25-21)

Colorscape will also have musical acts on the NBT Main Stage, including Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Vance Gilbert, and others. The 2021 Colorscape will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich. More information is available on the new Colorscape website, colorscape.org,

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 related deaths in their weekly report Thursday, bringing their total to 51. Delaware County had 6 new positive cases with 8 active cases, 2 hospitalized & 14 quarantined, and they reported a total of 2425 cases since the pandemic began last year.

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Otsego County Health Department reported that they had 61.3% of county residents 18+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID vaccine and 50% have completed the vaccine series. Otsego County had reported over 700 new cases in January & March of this year, in June they have had 16 new cases, they have 2 active cases, no one is hospitalized & there have been 2468 total cases in 2021.

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Former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he will not run for Congress in 2022. Brindisi lost reelection for the 22nd Congressional District to Republican Claudia Tenney, whom he defeated in 2018; Brindisi has gone working in his law firm in Utica.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-29-21

wcdonews — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:26:29 +0000

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-29-21

State Police arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle on James F. Lettis Highway, Masi failed to comply. Masi was spotted by troopers operating at a high rate of speed in the village of Unadilla. Masi’s vehicle lost a front tire and his vehicle became disabled on Willow Street in the village of Sidney. Masi refused to comply with trooper’s commands and resisted arrest. He was ultimately taken into custody with the assistance of a New York State Police K9. Masi was transported to AO Fox Memorial Hospital. Masi was issued appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court on April 6^th, he was issued an appearance ticket for the misdemeanor of Resisting Arrest to the village of Sidney court on April 22^nd. After processing, Masi was released to a sober third party.

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State Police were searching for a 28-year-old Dylan Shoemaker, who has autism; Several Police agencies searched overnight for Shoemaker, Dylan Shoemaker has been located. He is in good health. The New York State Police thanks all the agencies and volunteers that assisted in the search and everyone that shared the message.

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State Police arrested 34 year old Jason Manderville of Oneonta for Menacing & Petty Larceny, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Oneida Street in the town of Oneonta. Manderville allegedly threatened a victim with a chainsaw, he was located in a wooded area behind his residence and arrested, & he was processed and virtually arraigned & was released on his own recognizance and order to appear in the town on Oneonta court on April 6, 2021. The victim was issued a stay away order of protection. Later on the same day State Police arrested Manderville for Arson and Criminal Contempt, after Troopers, Oneonta Fire Department and Oneonta EMS were dispatched to a house fire where troopers arrested Manderville a few hours earlier. Troopers located Manderville in a wooded area near State Highway 205 and he was taken into custody. Manderville was arraigned on the new charges & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Schenevus man following a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Davenport early Thursday morning. Deputies responded to County Highway 12, they located the driver, 54 year-old Dennis Thompson of Schenevus, who was walking away from the accident scene. Investigation revealed that Thompson was intoxicated at the time of the accident and lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Thompson was subsequently arrested and charged with the misdemeanor offenses of aggravated driving while intoxicated with BAC of .18% or more and common-law driving while intoxicated, as well as the offenses of moving from lane unsafely and speed not reasonable and prudent. Thompson was issued traffic summonses and was released pending his appearance and arraignment in the Town of Davenport Court on a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a vehicle and traffic violation on State Highway 17 in the Town of Deposit on Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of Pennsylvania man. Deputies observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable tail light. Deputies stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 25-year-old Nicholas Dunlap of Starlight, Pennsylvania. A routine driver’s license inquiry revealed that Dunlap’s New York State driving privileges were suspended in 2019 for an insurance lapse. Dunlap was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and insufficient tail lamps. Dunlap’s vehicle was towed from the highway and he was released after being directed to appear in the Town of Deposit Court on a later date to answer the charges.

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The Virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 8th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. This event is complimentary but registration is REQUIRED, cca.commercechenango.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-29-21

Governor Cuomo, & state leaders announced an agreement on legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. The bill would establish the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a regulatory framework that would cover medical, adult-use and cannabinoid hemp. The bill would also expand New York State’s existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs. The legislation provides licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and other actors in the cannabis market, The legislation has the potential to create Tax collections of $350 million annually, & itr is expected to create 30,000 to 60,000 new jobs.

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UHS Chenango Memorial is hosting a pop-up Vaccine Clinic in Afton, in collaboration with Commerce Chenango and the Chenango County Bureau of Fire. The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at the First Baptist Church, 30 Caswell Street in Afton. Anyone who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine can contact Commerce Chenango at commercechenango@gmail.com or by phone at 373-1485 to schedule an appointment.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 19 new COVID cases Friday, out of 375 tests. they report 11 hospitalized, 132 active cases & 354 quarantined.

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35 year old Kenneth Fink of New Berlin man was arrested Friday on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Chenango County Court following a Sealed indictment. The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office presented an Arson case to the Chenango County Grand Jury, Fink was indicted for 3rd degree Arson, Fink was arraigned in the Chenango County Court and released until a later Court date. It is alleged that On March 1, 2020, Kenneth R. Fink set fire to his residence located at 4322 State Highway 80 in the Town of Columbus.

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Sidney Police Department responded to a larceny complaint last Monday at a local business. 2 people who were caught on security video committing the crime, Sidney Police Department arrested 30 year old Terence Barrows of Solvay & 46 year old Kimberly Barrows of Illinois, on a variety of charges, Terence Barrows was released on an appearance ticket to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date. Kimberly Barrows was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court and remanded to the Delaware County jail to await extradition to Illinois.

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State Police, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Computer Unit arrested 43 year old Charles Rowe of Norwich, for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. He was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at his residence. Rowe was arraigned virtually and remanded to the Chenango County Jail.

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State Police arrested 62 year old Delos Decker of Bainbridge for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment & Criminal Mischief, Decker was involved in a road rage incident on March 19th, He’s accused of shooting at a vehicle, causing damage to the other vehicle’s rear window to shatter then leaving the scene. A tip led investigators to Decker. After an investigation, Decker was arrested by members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Decker was arraigned virtually and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21

wcdonews — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:26:08 +0000

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21

Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa is under fire, for saying to some state lawmakers in a ZOOM meeting that the administration “Froze Up” after being asked last summer for information by the US Department of Justice, regarding the death toll in the state’s nursing homes from COVID 19. Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is the Ranking Republican on the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee, he told WCDO news of his reaction:

(Angelino 2-12-21)

The State Health Department has released updated statistics in the last week that greatly increased the number of deaths of Nursing home residents to over 12,700, by including those who died from COVID while in a hospital. This Afternoon, DeRosa clarified her statements by stating that Governor’s Office had asked State Lawmakers to wait for the administration’s response on Nursing Home deaths, so the administration could first resolve the Federal inquiry, she said that they were fully transparent with the Federal & then state inquiries in that order. Some Lawmakers are calling for limiting the Governor’s emergency powers & for the resignations of DeRosa; many have also been calling for the resignation of State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.

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2010 Unatego graduate Aaron “Frosty” Foster, who grew up in Wells Bridge, passed away unexpectedly Thursday in Tennessee. Foster was a bluegrass musician, who currently had the #6 song on the Bluegrass charts, with Troy Boone, entitled “Country Fool”. Foster was inducted in 2020 into the Unatego Central School District Hall Of Distinction, he was 28.

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Major League Baseball announced today that all 120 Minor League Clubs offered an invitation to become Professional Development League (“PDL”) license holders, have officially agreed to accept. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, selected as partners by the New York Mets, will provide both facilities and communities that are essential to the development of the next generation of big-league stars. The Rumble Ponies will compete in a brand new League for the 2021 season and beyond. They will take part in the New Double-A Northeast League, and will be seeded in the Northeast division.

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State Police arrested 33 year old Carlos Smith of Utica, for torturing, injuring & failing to feed 6 dogs left at his former residence in the town of Davenport in December. Smith was officially charged with 6 counts of failing to provide proper sustenance to animals; a warrant was issued for his arrest, which occurred late Thursday afternoon.

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State Police located 15 year old Trevor Mallory in the City in Binghamton in good health; he was turned over to the custody of a family member. Mallory was reported missing on February 2nd, where he was last seen leaving the town of Colesville in a vehicle. State Police stated that tips from the public & and the sharing of Mallory’s picture on social media led to his reappearance.

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Republican Claudia Tenney was sworn in to serve in the New York 22nd Congressional District yesterday, she previously served in Congress from 2016 to 2018 when she lost her re-election bid to Democrat Anthony Brindisi, who she just defeated by 109 votes, the vote count wasn’t certified until earlier this week after a prolonged vote count & issues with ballots in Oneida & Chenango Counties.

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A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney will hold a Blood Drive Monday from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Spokesperson Rebecca Brooks-White said that there is a shortage of many blood types:

(Rebecca Brooks White 2-12-21)

Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

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Chenango County Public Health reported another COVID related death today, bringing their total to 49. The report 102 active cases, 280 quarantined & 20 hospitalized, their total number of cases is up to 2285.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-12-21

State Police updated their information regarding Thursday’s crash of a garbage truck on State Route 17 in the town of Windsor. The unidentified 64 year old driver from the Bronx was traveling at an unsafe speed, and made an unsafe lane change, he went through the guiderail and into the median, struck an earth embankment, the truck continued & the tractor became detached & overturned and came to rest in the median between the over passes for State Line Road. The driver was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, the truck is registered to Lae Transport Corp in Newark, New Jersey, the investigation is continuing.

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Stadiums and arenas can reopen with limited spectators on February 23rd, following the success of the Buffalo Bills testing program, Governor Cuomo explained during a recent COVID 19 briefing:

(Cuomo 2-12-21)

Under the new reopening guidelines, the Barclays Center will open when the Brooklyn Nets host the Sacramento Kings.

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This weekend will be the first Free Fishing Weekend of the year, when anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license. Tips on Ice fishing are available on the state DEC website, Participants are reminded to be socially distanced from others, wear masks & avoid sharing gear when possible.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 17 news COVID cases Thursday out of 352 tests, they have 116 active cases, 22 are hospitalized & 309 are quarantined.

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The next Delaware County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative committee virtual meeting is Today at 1:00 pm. This meeting will be live-streamed on the Delaware County YouTube channel; the link will be shared 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting on the Delaware County Facebook page. The live-stream video will remain available on the Delaware County YouTube channel after the meeting has ended, and a recording will be available on Facebook.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society has a new exhibition coming to its History Center at 183 Main Street. “Up from the Ashes, Oneonta Shaped by Fire” opens Today, the exhibition covers the history of Oneonta’s early fire companies, the Oneonta Fire Department, & notable Oneonta fires, it will remain on display until May 1st, more information is available at 432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-7-18

wcdonews — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:12:58 +0000

State Police Responded to an apparent Murder Suicide in the town of Stamford Tuesday, after 57 year old Christopher German of South Kortright failed to show up for work in Cooperstown. Troop C BCI Captain Scott Heggelke Explains:

(Capt Scott Heggelke 11-7-18)

Captain Heggelke said that the incident occurred after 9:00 PM Monday; The Delaware County Coroner’s Office ordered the bodies removed for autopsies, which were being performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton this afternoon, the official cause and approximate time of death is expected to be in the final Autopsy report, which may be released later today.
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The Trial for Ernest Franklin of Guilford has been delayed again, until early next year. Franklin & his wife Heather are accused of killing their developmentally disabled son & setting fire to their house to cover up the murder in the town of Guilford in March of 2017. Ernest Franklin is being held without bail pending the start of his trial; Heather Franklin was released on bail.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Taylor Nelson of Afton for 2 counts of Criminal LOUDESPossession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired by Drugs, & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Troopers were dispatched to the Sunoco on County Route 39 in the town of Bainbridge to check the welfare of a male slumped behind the wheel of his vehicle. Troopers determined that Nelson was impaired and was in possession of a counterfeit $100 bill, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and items used to measure drug quantity. Nelson was arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on no bail.
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State Police arrested 51 year old Marianne Stanislawski of Chenango for Grand Larceny, for allegedly taking advantage of a 75-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer’s. An investigation revealed that Stanislawski knew the victim for several years; she would visit him weekly at his residence and help him run errands. The investigation further revealed that Stanislawski was making cash withdrawals that the victim did not approve of. Stanislawski was arrested and arraigned in the town of Oxford Court and released on her own recognizance and is to appear in court at a later date. An order of protection was issued by the judge protecting the victim.
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Long Time State Assemblyman Cliff Crouch easily won the 122nd Assembly District on Election Day; he told WCDO News that he was thankful for that level of Support:

(Cliff Crouch 11-7-18)

Crouch defeated Conservative Nicholas Libous in Tuesday’s election; there was no Democratic candidate in the race. Crouch has served in the State Assembly since 1995.
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Sidney Village Police reported that local residents have reported that their vehicles have had items removed from them. Police remind residents to close and lock your windows and doors, keep all valuables hidden from plain sight, if you see anything suspicious, contact the police department at 561-2301
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The Southern Chenango County Community Listening Session, Hosted by Truth Pharm, will be held this evening in Bainbridge. The main topic of discussion will be the local drug abuse problem; the event will begin at 6:30 PM at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge.
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The results are in from the State Board of Elections in the U.S. Senate seat, Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand by a 2 to 1 margin over Republican Chele Farley, in local Congressional races, in the 19th District, Democrat Antonio Delgado defeats incumbent John Faso by about 3%. In the 22nd District: Democrat Anthony Brindisi defeats incumbent Claudia Tenney. In State Office races, Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo defeated all challengers to win a 3rd term as Governor, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli easily defeats all challengers for another term., and the new Attorney General will be Democrat Letitia James. In the race for the 6th District State Supreme Court seat, Republican Joe McBride wins. In area State Senate races, in the 42nd district, Democrat Jennifer Metzger wins over Republican Ann Rabbitt for the seat previously held by the retiring John Bonacic, in the 51st district, Republican Incumbent Jim Seward wins re-election for a 17th term, in the 52nd district , Incumbent Republican Fred Akshar was unopposed. In local State Assembly Races, in the 121 District: Republican John Salka defeats longtime incumbent Bill Magee, in the 122 District: Incumbent Cliff Crouch easily defeats Conservative Nicholas Libous, in the 123rd District: Democratic incumbent Donna Lupardo was unopposed & in the 102nd District: Democrat Aidan O’Conner wins by a slim margin over incumbent Republican Christopher Tague. Rich Devlin is re-elected as Otsego County Sheriff & David Harder is re-elected as Broome County Sheriff.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will partner with the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs today to offer all military veterans free admission to the home of baseball in Cooperstown. More information is available at baseballhall.org or 888-HALL-OF-FAME or 547-7200.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state is dedicating $3 million for state-of-the-art studies to reduce flooding and ice jams and improve ecology on 48 priority flood-prone streams throughout New York State. The DEC and Office of General Services will implement the studies as part of the Resilient NY program, which will consist of flood studies to identify the causes of flooding within each watershed and develop, evaluate, and recommend effective and ecologically sustainable flood and ice-jam hazard mitigation projects.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Jessica Klinegardner of Tompkins for Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information, after a complaint by the victim that she noticed suspicious charges on her deceased mother’s credit card. An investigation revealed that Klinegardner was working as a home health aide for the deceased victim; she was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the town of Tompkins Court on December 6th.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-5-18

wcdonews — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:25:10 +0000

Tomorrow is Election Day, with a host of important races to be decided.
For FEDERAL Positions, in the U.S. SENATE, Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand faces Republican challenger Chele Farley. In area House of Representative Races; in the 19th District: Incumbent Republican John Faso faces challenges from Democrat Antonio Delgado, Green Candidate Steven Greenfield, & Independent Dianne Neal; in the 22nd District: Republican Incumbent Claudia Tenney vs Democrat Anthony Brindisi.
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In key races on the County Level, for Otsego County Sheriff; Incumbent Rich Devlin faces Robert Fernandez, in the Broome County Sheriff’s race: Incumbent David Harder Vs Matt Ryan. . In the race for the 6th District of the State Supreme Court: Republican Joe McBride faces Democrat Elizabeth Burns.
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For State Offices, for Governor: 2 term Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo faces challenges from Republican Marcus Molinaro, Green Party Candidate Howie Hawkins, Libertarian Larry Sharpe, & Independent Stephanie Miner; in the race for Comptroller: Incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli, faces Republican Jonathan Trichter & Green Candidate Mark Dunlea, for Attorney General; Democrat Letitia James, Republican Keith Wofford, Green Candidate Michael Sussman, Libertarian Christopher Garvey are running In local State Senate races, in the 42nd District, Democrat Jennifer Metzger faces Republican Ann Rabbitt, in the 51st District; Republican Incumbent Jim Seward faces Democrat Joyce St. George. In the 52nd District, Incumbent Republican Fred Akshar is unopposed. In local State Assembly races, in the 121 District: Incumbent Bill Magee faces Republican John Salka, in the 122 District Incumbent Cliff Crouch faces a challenge from Conservative Nicholas Libous, there is no Democratic candidate. In the 123rd District: Democratic incumbent Donna Lupardo is unopposed, in the 102 District: Incumbent Republican Christopher Tague faces Democrat Aidan O’Conner
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Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced her office’s Election Day Hotline, which is available to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at the polls during the general election on Tuesday, November 6th. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office’s hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM on Tuesday. The hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old Jessie Bolster and 40 year old Roy Bolster of Harpursville after they were stopped in Hancock for Traffic infractions. Jessie Bolster was operating the motor vehicle while having several active suspensions; Roy Bolster was wanted on an active arrest warrant from Tompkins County Family Court. A search of the vehicle revealed the pair were in possession of Oxycodone & bags of crystal methamphetamine. Both were charged with 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Jessie Bolster was additionally charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Both were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash/$20,000 secured bond.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department responded Friday to the report of a bear getting hit by a car on State Route 28 in the town of Milford. The unidentified Driver was not injured, the vehicle was towed from the scene and the bear was killed in the collision, which was reported at about 7:20 AM Friday Morning.
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State Police executed a residential search warrant at a home in the town of Delancey; they arrested 20 year old David Dotey on 3 felony counts of Promoting Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child and Computer Trespass. Dotey is accused of uploading and distributing sexual performance by prepubescent children, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond. The case is still under investigation, additional charges are possible.

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Governor Cuomo announced $13 million is available for restoration and recovery efforts following the severe storms and flash flooding on August 13-15 that severely impacted communities in the Southern Tier. A new residential assistance program has been created to provide funding to primary homeowners whose damages exceed insurance claims and other available aid. With maximum grants of $50,000, this program will help eliminate the unmet need of homeowners. Applications from homeowners for the residential assistance program will be accepted starting today, the deadline for applications are February 4, 2019.
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A woman, who suffered cardiac arrest Friday, is expected to survive after the quick actions of State Troopers and a citizen. A trooper was dispatched to a report of a 70-year-old woman who had collapsed in the lobby of the Richfield Springs Post Office, She was unresponsive when the trooper arrived and a citizen was already performing CPR. Another trooper arrived & administered the Automated External Defibrillator, EMS arrived, and they took the woman to Basset Hospital in Cooperstown. The unidentified woman regained consciousness at the hospital and is expected to recover.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-18-18

wcdonews — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:22:59 +0000

State Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced that following her office’s investigation into rent-to-own Practices of the Manufactured Home Park industry, 8 have
agreed to major reforms of their practices. As part of the settlement, the owners must reimburse tenants for any down payments and other costs expended and allowing
tenants to rescind their Option to Purchase Agreement. Locally, JKLM Communities of Oneonta, who own the Valley Stream Trailer Park in Oneonta, has agreed to
discontinue rent-to-own practices found to be unlawful, the Attorney General’s office will continue to work with the New York Housing Association and its members to
reform practices for the benefit of manufactured home park tenants throughout the state.
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New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in September 2018, reaching its lowest level since June 1988, according to preliminary figures released by the State
Department of Labor. The biggest job gains were in the fields of Educational & Health Services; Leisure & Hospitality & Construction.
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The State Office for the Aging reminds seniors that the Medicare open enrollment period is underway until December 7th. Medicare health and prescription drug plans
can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare
can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year. More information is available at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Former area 3-term Congressman Richard Hanna & Mohawk Valley republican Assemblyman Marc Butler announced their support for Democrat Anthony Brinidisi over Republican incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney at an event in Earlville Wednesday night. Hanna was known as a moderate Republican who worked well with other congressional members from both parties, during his term in Washington. Most of the recent polls have Brindisi & Tenney running neck & neck in the 22nd
Congressional District.
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The Otsego County Health Department announces the release of an iPhone and Android mobile app, which is available as a free download from the app stores. The app
is designed to help Otsego County receive information regarding important health issues, services and programs of the health department; it also includes a calendar of
upcoming clinics and events. More information is available through the Otsego County Department of Health at 547-4231.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year-old Devon Dority of Hamden for Menacing and Attempted Assault. Dority is accused of attempting to cause physical
injury by throwing a knife at a person during a domestic dispute. Dority was arraigned at Hamden Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1000
bail. Dority is scheduled to appear at Hamden Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The Oneonta Police Department announced that their 8th annual Food Drive is now underway. Donations may be dropped off at the Oneonta Police Department anytime
between until Friday, November 9th. Accepted Donations include non-perishable food items or toiletries. Proceeds will go to needy families in our community.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced their “Shop Local Artisans” Event to be held on Small Business Saturday, on November 24th this year. The event will
be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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State Police at Deposit arrested 28 year old Rio Myers of Damascus for Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. A trooper on patrol was on the lookout for a vehicle operating erratically, a description was provided. The trooper was able to observe the vehicle in the town of Hancock unable to maintain a lane. A traffic stop was initiated and Myers was arrested, he was also found to be in possession of THC wax. He was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Hancock Court on October 22.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Eric Frank of Oxford for Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing and Reckless Endangerment, Troopers were dispatched to a residence on County Road 32 in Oxford for a report of a dispute. A complainant told troopers that Frank pointed a shotgun at the complainant then fired it in the air. He’s also accused of punching the complainant in the face then with the stock of the gun. Frank allegedly then struck the mailbox with his vehicle. Frank was arraigned in the town of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 property bond.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-9-18

wcdonews — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:18:19 +0000

State Police reported that 2 train cars derailed near Hale Eddy in the town of Deposit at about 2:20 this morning. The engineers of the freight train were not injured, high river water washed away the rock & a culvert underneath the tracks, some diesel fuel entered the West Branch of the Delaware River, the DEC Hazmat team has responded. The 2 derailed cars are hovering over the river, but did not go into the river. The clean-up & the investigation are ongoing.
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State Police at Binghamton arrested 45 year old Bobby Galusha of Harpursville for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers responded to the report of a couple in Windsor finding an unidentified man in their home. Galusha was arrested, he is accused of possessing suboxone at the time of the arrest, he was released on appearance tickets to the town of Windsor Court on August 15th.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that he will propose legislation to further decouple New York State’s tax code from the federal code if President Trump moves forward with a plan for a $100 billion capital gains tax cut for the rich. The Governor also called on Congress to immediately block any attempt by President Trump to unilaterally cut taxes for the nation’s wealthiest 1% in violation of the Constitution. Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood also filed a lawsuit to protect New York and its taxpayers from Washington’s drastic curtailment of the state and local tax deduction, which argues that the new SALT cap was enacted to target New York and similarly situated states & that it interferes with states’ rights to make their own fiscal decisions.
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President Trump is scheduled to visit Fort Drum in Watertown on Monday, and is also expected to make a campaign stop in the Utica area for incumbent Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 22 District. Trump is expected to sign a $716 Billion dollar defense bill at Fort drum before the Tenney Campaign stop. Tenney faces a battle in November against Democratic Anthony Brinidisi.
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State Police arrested 34 year old Darnell Ney of Port Crane for Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of Fenton, where a person with an order of protection against Ney was allegedly contacted by him from the Broome County Jail. Ney was arrested and arraigned in the town of Fenton Court and he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 area men for allegedly stealing a van & bicycles 17 year old Michael Roman & 26 year old Benito Brito were charged with 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd degree grand larceny, plus criminal mischief; both were being held pending court action.
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Deposit Town Supervisor Thomas Axtell has declared a State of Emergency for Town roads in Deposit due to excessive rainfall and flash flooding. Supervisor Axtell has requested no unnecessary travel on Town roads until further notice. Also, Deputy Town Supervisor Patrick O’Brien from the Town of Hancock has issued a Travel Advisory for all town roads in Hancock until further notice due to excessive rain and flash flooding. No unnecessary travel is requested.
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The State Department of Health confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in mosquitoes in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. EEE is a rare, viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, people over 50 and younger than 15 are at greatest risk for acquiring the virus. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito will not develop any symptoms, severe cases begin with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills and vomiting, approximately a third of patients who develop EEE die, while many patients who survive EEE experience neurologic impairment. There have been no human cases of EEE this year, there is no vaccine. Officials suggest keeping mosquitoes away, by eliminating standing water in yards& using Repellents that contain DEET, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded June 3rd to County Hwy 33 in the Town of Kortright for a report of a personal injury auto accident. The driver, 58 year old Dominick Forte of Harpersfield was transported by Life Net Helicopter to Albany Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Deputies arrested Forte for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, DWI, Aggravated DWI, Speed unreasonable and prudent, failure to keep right, no seat belt and unlicensed operator. Forte was released on his own recognizance and will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, today at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-12-18

wcdonews — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:34:44 +0000

Governor Cuomo announced a $62 million investment for the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, to utilize engineering, education and enforcement campaigns to enhance pedestrian safety across the state. More than $22 million is already being used for the 1st projects on state roads, while $40 million is being invested to enhance pedestrian safety on local roadways. In the Southern Tier; Work will begin soon to make $3.8 million in safety upgrades at 123 locations, 48 sites this year & another 75 sites to be completed in the summer of 2019.
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The contract to keep the Veterans Affairs Clinic on State Route 7 in Bainbridge will expire at the end of the year, they see between 75 to 100 Veterans a day, and are scheduled to get a 2nd doctor to serve their, yet the facility may be moved to Oneonta. Ruth Tompkins of Chenango Links said that their group is trying to keep the clinic in Bainbridge:

(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.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-2-18

wcdonews — Wed, 02 May 2018 19:31:49 +0000

The National Weather Service announced “A Red Flag Warning” is in effect until 9:00 tonight, over much of the WCDO listening area. A red flag warning mean that critical fire weather conditions are possible. a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior, officials advise residents to obey all burn bans currently in effect, during a Red Flag Warning.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul said that she is still running with Governor Cuomo for the Democratic Party Gubernatorial Nomination this year. Hochul was mentioned in her home area of Buffalo as possible seeking a congressional seat there, she has denied those reports.
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A new poll released by Zogby Analytics shows Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi ahead of Republican incumbent Claudia Tenney in the race for the 22nd Congressional District. Brindisi had 47% with Tenney at 40% & 13% undecided.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $15 million in grant funding is available to help New York livestock farms implement water quality protection projects. The funding is a part of the Governor’s historic $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, which invests unprecedented resources for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure, and other water quality protection across the state, including funds to ensure proper management and storage of nutrients on farms. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT agriculture.ny.gov.
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Delaware County Public Health will be sponsoring a free EPA Certified Lead Renovator 8 Hour Training Course on Thursday, May 31th at The Carriage House in Stamford. ConTrax, LLC is conducting the class. Reservations for those working in home construction can reserve a seat at 588-6640; more information is available at contraxllc.com.
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Officials at Afton Motorsports Park announced that this Friday night will be a practice night & not a racing night. Practice will also be held on Monday May 7th.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s department & Emergency crews responded Tuesday morning at about 9:10, to a 2 vehicle crash on State Route 166. Deputies reported that 67 year old George Murray of Cooperstown crossed into the opposing lane into a vehicle driven by 49 year old Susan Edmonds of Cherry Valley. Both were transported to Bassett Medical Center, Murray was ticketed for Failure to keep Right.
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The Otsego County Health Department announced that a Rabies vaccination Clinic for Dogs, Cats & ferrets, will be held tonight in Oneonta. The Clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office cleaned up “Tent City” which was located along the Chenango River behind the North Plaza on City of Norwich property. The Sheriff’s Office cleaned up between 50-60 used needles, 16 – 50 gallon sized garbage bags of garbage and other larger items that were left behind by the occupants. Clean up took several hours and involved the Norwich Fire Department, Oxford Fire Department and the City of Norwich DPW.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to remove guns from domestic abusers and close a loophole in state law that will ensure domestic abusers are required to surrender all firearms, not just handguns. The Governor also announced he is advancing new legislation to extend the waiting period for individuals who are not immediately approved to purchase a firearm through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System from 3 days to 10 days.
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State DOT Officials announced that work has resumed on the $3.2 million rehabilitation of the East Bosket Road Bridge over County Route 28 in Windsor and State Route 17 in Sanford. The project, scheduled for completion this fall, will replace the concrete bridge deck and install new steel railings along each side of the structure. The approaches to the bridge also will be repaved.
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NYSEG reported that about 1200 customers are without power this morning in Chenango County. About 1100 of those affected live in the towns of Greene & Coventry, NYSEG officials said that there were several substations experiencing arcing between Oneonta and Binghamton.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-5-18

wcdonews — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:43:27 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a complaint at the Charlotte Valley School Thursday, relating to a threat made by an elementary student at dismissal time that day. Deputies issued a juvenile appearance ticket to an unidentified 8-year-old Davenport youth, who allegedly threatened to burn down the School, the student was charged with making a terroristic threat, & will appear at the Delaware County Probation Department at a later date to answer that charge.
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New York State Police and the Utica Police Department are investigating a threat at Utica College earlier today. Staff and students at Utica College received an alert at about 11:00 AM today, that the campus was on lockdown because of the threat, everyone was ordered to stay where they were while the threat was investigated. There is no confirmation of any shots fired on campus, and there are no injuries reported. Law enforcement continues to investigate threat. Local, state, and federal law enforcement are on scene.
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State Police arrested 26-year-old Christopher Neumann of Castleton in connection with a collision that injured 2 troopers & 2 tow truck operators early Sunday on Interstate 90. Troopers Brent Karow and Shane Swartz were investigating an unrelated 1-car crash on I-90 in North Greenbush at approximately 5:15 a.m. Sunday, when Neumann’s vehicle struck their patrol car, which then hit both troopers and tow truck operator, Jeffrey Waite. Trooper Karow was thrown 70 feet into the median, while Trooper Swartz and Waite were thrown under the tow truck, all 3 were taken to Albany Medical Center, a 2nd Tow Truck employee was hit by flying debris & was treated at the scene. Neumann was charged with 1st degree vehicular assault, DWI and numerous other traffic violations, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49-year-old Daniel Fisher of Franklin Sunday on charges of Criminal Contempt & Harassment, for allegedly violating an Order of Protection. Fisher was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, pending action in Town of Franklin Court & Delaware County Family Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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State Lawmakers are waiting for Leadership to come to an agreement on available revenue so that a state budget can be put together by the deadline, local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Crouch 3-5-18)

Lawmakers are working on the assumption that the state’s final budget will come in at around the 2% above last year’s final budget number.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state has moved its fall primary election date back 2 days so it doesn’t interfere with the anniversary of 9/11 or a Jewish holiday. Cuomo signed the law Friday to move the primary to Thursday, September 13th.
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The State University of New York has established a task force to focus on food security issues at its 64 campuses. The SUNY system reported that 70% of its campuses have a food pantry for students or partnerships with community organizations that provide meals. SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson said the goal is for all campuses to have food pantries or arrangements with community groups that provide resources for food.
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced her re-election campaign Saturday; she is running against Democratic State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi of Utica for the 22nd Congressional District. Tenney was elected to the seat in 2016, replacing retiring Congressman Richard Hanna.
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NYSEG made progress following the significant winter storm on Thursday. The storm resulted in more than 188,000 outages, as of Sunday morning, 117,000 customers had power restored. The company expects more than 90% of customers affected by the storm in the Catskills region to restored by 11:45 pm tonight.
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State Police arrested 49 year old Harvey Scott of Oneonta for Petty Larceny, after Scott allegedly walked out of the Oneonta Walmart with a cart full of items totaling $676. Harvey was remanded to the Ostego County Jail on $1,000 cash bond or $2,000 bail.
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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will meet later today for their regular meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at Oneonta City Hall.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-3-17

wcdonews — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:44:51 +0000

19-year-old Dylan Cumpston of Delhi was arrested Saturday by Oneonta Police following the report of a stabbing. Cumpston was charged with 2nd-degree assault & 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon, after Police responded to Fox Hospital, where staff treated the victim of a stabbing following a fight on Columbia Street. The unidentified victim was treated and released from Fox Hospital, Cumpston was arraigned Sunday in Oneonta City Court, the investigation is ongoing.
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New York State received only 84 cents back for every dollar that it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York received $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid plus Billions of federal dollars for transportation, education and veterans benefits programs. New Yorkers paid almost $255 billion in taxes to the federal government. DiNapoli’s report stated that most states received $1.18 back for every $1.00 sent to Washington.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-year-old Nelson Gardner of Walton, following an investigation into a domestic incident in the Town of Walton. Gardner is accused of choking a woman while her while children were in the residence, he was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court & was released on his own recognizance, he was ordered to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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23-year-old Edward Ferrall of Lynbrook Long Island was arrested early Saturday morning by Oneonta police, for 1st degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence, menacing and resisting arrest. Oneonta Police responded to 236 Main Street at about 2:25 AM, Police found the victim of a Head Injury, who was taken to Fox Hospital, and was transferred to Albany Medical Center. Ferrall was arraigned in Oneonta City Court and released on $5,000 bail, the investigation is ongoing.
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The State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit is hosting its 2nd annual Campus Sexual Assault Seminar this week in Albany. More than 270 participants registered for the seminar, which continues through tomorrow at the State Police Academy on the in Albany. The stakeholders attending the conference include members of the law enforcement community, campus public safety officials, campus administrators, faculty and staff, victim advocates, medical professionals, prosecutors and attorneys.
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The Deposit Chamber Of Commerce will hold their annual Octoberfest this weekend, Chamber President Nick Barone explains:

(Nick Barone 10-3-17)

The event will be hold on Front Street in Downtown Deposit Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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22nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate Heath Phillips announced today that he would no longer be a candidate for the 2018 election. Phillips cited unexpected family issued as the reason to drop out of the race for the seat currently occupied by Republican Claudia Tenney.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the State Police conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement detail Friday in Stamford & Walton. 53 traffic summonses were issued and resulted in 8 arrests for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana; 2 possession of alcohol by a person under 21; 2 possession of an open alcoholic beverage container, plus Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs; Criminal Possession of Marijuana; criminal possession of a forged instrument; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19-year-old Jack Oflynn of Pearl River for unlawful possession of marijuana and driving while ability impaired by drugs following a traffic stop on Main Street in the Village of Delhi. The defendant was additionally charged with operating with an out headlight, failure to keep right, and was released on tickets returnable to Delhi Town Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the State will provide additional support for the Southern Tier’s growing clean energy sector by officially launching its first incubator in this region for use by 76West winners and other clean energy technology companies. The new facility in Binghamton will provide space, technical support and other assistance for clean technology companies, including the winners of the recent 76West competition and similar entrepreneurs.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-27-17

wcdonews — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:36:27 +0000

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced that they have submitted their Shared Services Initiative Plan to the Broome County Legislature. The plan was initiated earlier this year when Governor Cuomo called on municipalities to share services to lower property taxes, if approved, this plan has the potential to save Broome County over $20 Million Dollars. The plan can be viewed at gobroomecounty.co.broome.ny.us.
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Actor Kelsey Grammer announced this week that his plans to operate a craft brewery in Delaware County should be opening soon. The former star of the hit sitcoms “Cheers” and “Frasier” has owned the land in the Margaretville Area for over 25 years, the Faith American Brewery will be located on the site of a former dairy farm in Margaretville, the brewery is still working out some details related to pollution controls. New York State now has more than 300 breweries with more than half opening in the last 5 years, according to the State Liquor Authority,
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State Police arrested 56-year-old J.J. Yellen of Davenport, for 3rd degree Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. This arrest occurred after troopers were advised of a physical dispute in the town of Dryden, where Yellen allegedly pushed and grabbed a child, causing an injury to his neck. Yellen was arraigned in the town of Dryden court, and was released without bail required. The court issued an order of protection against him; Yellen’s next court date is on August 22nd.
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Lawmakers from both major parties were not pleased with President Trump’s statements to the Wall Street Journal this week. Trump was quoted as saying that Upstate New York residents should just leave, and head to states where there are not enough people for existing manufacturing jobs, like Wisconsin. Local Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who normally supports Trump, released a statement, saying that she hoped Trump’s comments were taken out of context, that Upstate has a rich history of manufacturing, and policies must be implemented to revive the region. Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, who is challenging Tenney for the 22nd district seat next year, said President Trump should be doing what he promised and help create American jobs here at home.”
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State Health Officials & the DEC are taking steps to make sure that everyone knows the risks regarding harmful algae blooms in ponds & lakes in state parks. The blue-green algae blooms poison the water with toxins, which can disrupt liver and nervous system function and cause skin irritation in people, pets and wildlife. Officials said that Dogs are especially susceptible because they often drink from ponds and lakes, they suggest that if your dog goes into a lake with algae, hose them off so they don’t try to bathe themselves and end up eating it.
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The State Department of Transportation announced today that they are seeking individuals to apply for jobs online at dot.ny.gov/jobs/perm_positions. DOT Officials in the Southern Tier are looking to add personnel quickly following the closing this week of State Route 17 in Tioga County, where flash flooding took out chunks of land supporting a bridge that carried the highway over a bridge in the Nichols area, officials are hoping to have the bridge repaired by the Labor Day weekend.
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State Police arrested 3 individuals after a traffic stop on State Route 41 in the town of Afton Sunday. Charged were 24 year old Cecily Choi of New Jersey, 20 year old Adrian Beall of Texas & 37 year old Jason Rodriguez of Brooklyn. All 3 subjects are accused of possessing numerous narcotics & marihuana, they were charged with 3 counts each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal use of Drug paraphernalia, Rodriguez was also charged with the misdemeanor of Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. They were arraigned in the Town of Afton court and remanded to the Chenango County jail without bail.
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A Roxbury man and woman were arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators on felony drug possession charges Monday following a probation search that led to the seizure of approximately one hundred (100) grams of powder and crack cocaine, over eleven hundred dollars ($1100.00) cash and a number of fireworks. Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and charged 30 year old David Dykstra and 33 year old Lisa Skala on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks. Dykstra was being supervised by the Delaware County Probation Department from a 2016 conviction in New Jersey. Dykstra and Skala were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $150,000 bail pending further court action.
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Binghamton Police announced that Amie Lewis died Wednesday morning, from injuries sustained in a recent hit & run accident. Lewis was struck Friday night while crossing Main Street in Binghamton, 45 year old Matthew Wood of Greene was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a MVA with injuries, & more charges are expected.
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Governor Cuomo announced that he is directing the Traffic Safety Committee to examine the “Textalyzer” technology, which is being developed to determine if a motorist was texting while driving at the time of a crash. Cuomo said that committee will try to determine if the device can stand up to privacy & constitutionality questions that are being raised. Cuomo said that many state drivers are still using hand held devices while driving, in violation of state laws.
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