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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-16

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

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

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers Chicago will perform at the 2016 Great New York State Fair on Labor Day, September 5th at Chevy Court. This will be Chicago’s first appearance at the Fair in 26 years and its fourth appearance overall. Several other performers will take the stage at Chevy Court for free concerts for fairgoers, including: Bruce Hornsby, Air Supply, Herman’s Hermits, Survivor, The Commodores & Macy Gray.
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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-15-14

wcdonews — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 17:54:00 +0000

The ribbon cutting for the Sherwood Landing project in Sidney was held this morning, the project is 32 rental units that have already filled up with residents who were put out by the flooding in recent years. Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 7-15-14)

Sidney economic development director John Redente also commented:

(John Redente 7-15-14)

The project is located in the former Sherwood Height section; it’s the first phase of many projects reshaping the village of Sidney following the floods of 2006 & 2011.
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A state judge dismissed 2 lawsuits that sought to force Governor Cuomo to authorize shale-gas drilling in New York. Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough tossed the lawsuits, ruling that the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York and Mark Wallach, the trustee for Norse Energy, lack the authority to bring the legal challenge & because they did not suffer environmental harm. The state’s review of fracking is guided by the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires an extensive analysis when a government action could have an impact on the environment.
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68-year-old Duane Merrill of Hamden died in a farming accident on Friday afternoon, according to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported to 2152 Chambers Hollow Road, where Merrill was baling hay when the tractor’s seat detached causing him to fall backward onto the ground between the tractor and baler, He became entangled in the machine and was killed.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Michele Huedepohl of Triangle for 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a child. Huedepohl was charged for allegedly forcing a 9 year old to smoke marijuana, and for allowing a 15-year-old female to smoke marihuana in her presence and in the presence of a 6-year-old child in the Village of Greene. Huedepohl was charged with 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a child & was issued appearance tickets for the Village of Greene Court and will appear at a later date.
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Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 45-year-old Jeffry Reynolds, following traffic stop in the Village of New Berlin. The deputy observed the Reynolds of almost causing a head on accident, deputies accused Reynolds was driving while intoxicated. Reynolds was taken into custody, processed & was released to a sober 3rd party. Reynolds was charged with DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08 or more, unsafe tires, no distinctive plate, and failure to yield right of way, he will appear in the Town of New Berlin Court at a later date.
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New York will disclose the routes and schedules of freight trains hauling tanker cars filled with crude oil as they pass through New York on their way to coastal refineries. The State denied a request by CSX Transportation & Canadian Pacific Railway to sign a non-disclosure agreement; they began providing the information to the State Emergency Response Commission on June 7th. Safety concerns about the shipment of oil by rail has grown as the frequency of the shipments has grown. Senator Chuck Schumer is co-sponsoring legislation requiring the FEMA to form a panel to address derailments involving hazardous materials and crude oil tankers.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino challenged Governor Cuomo to 8 debates between now and Election Day. Cuomo may first face a Democratic primary, as Democratic candidate Zephyr Teachout will submit 3 times the number of petition signatures necessary to force a primary.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-27-13

wcdonews — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:58:07 +0000

Emergency crews & DEC officials have responded to a CSX Train derailment in The Mohawk valley this morning, where 2 dozen cars fell off the tracks, spilling loads on adjacent State Route 5 at around 8:00 this morning. 2 people were injured; State routes 5 & 10 will be closed for a couple of days for the clean up. Amtrak announced that they would have to make schedules changes away from the affected line, more information is available at the Amtrak website or at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

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State lawmakers voted to exempt retired police from restrictions from the New York SAFE ACT, on large-capacity magazines and guns classified as assault weapons. The legislation passed Friday, the exemption would apply to officers who bought or were issued restricted weapons in the course of their duties and who retired in good standing. The new law stipulates that the officers would still have to re-qualify for right after they retire and they are still required to register those guns.

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Governor Cuomo announced that the State has awarded $13.1 million in grants under Operation IMPACT to 17 counties to fight gun violence and other violent crimes. This funding allows municipalities to enhance police patrols and increase investigations to target high crimes areas. Operation IMPACT counties reported that crime was down 9% for the first quarter. Locally, the Binghamton Police Department will get $381,700 in grant money.

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NYSEG officials announced that they are taking measures to prepare for a summer of hot temperatures. NYSEG accelerated reliability practices including Vegetation management, comprehensive maintenance, visual and infrared inspections of equipment, Helicopter patrols of key facilities and high-tech inspections and testing of substation equipment. Information of how to keep electricity use down in the hot summer months is available at nyseg.com/UsageAndSafety.

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Teen drug use continues to be problematic with new drugs like synthetic marijuana, bath salts, & “Mollies” joining substances like heroin, prescription pain pills, stimulants, cocaine & stronger grades of marijuana in the last year. Dave Ramsey is the Executive Director of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County; he mentions some of the changed behaviors that teens may exhibit when they experiment with these drugs:

(Dave Ramsey 6-27-13)

The Drug Enforcement Administration announced 150 arrests yesterday of those who were involved in trafficking bath salts and synthetic marijuana here, DEA officials said that the added problem is that the money from the sale of these drugs goes to the Middle East and the often goes to suspected terrorists groups.

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NYSERDA is offering grants for projects that will stimulate environmentally friendly, sustainable economic growth consistent with the Regional Sustainability and REDC plans. This funding is available through Phase II of the Cleaner, Greener Communities Program. Funding Categories include Streamlined Permitting, Comprehensive Planning, & Capital Projects. Applicants must include a scope of work, budget, and project timeline with application, which is due August 12^th.

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Hospice Chenango announces the 2^nd Annual “We Honor Veterans” motorcycle ride to benefit Hospice. The ride will take place on August 10^th,the money raised will be allocated to provide services to Veterans who reside in Chenango County and opt for Hospice care. The ride and is open to any rider and passenger for a fee of $10.00 per person. Registration will begin at 9:30am at the American Legion Post at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich. More information is available about Hospice at hospicechenango.org.

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