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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-5-15

wcdonews — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:22:23 +0000

Governor Cuomo announced the State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. The Speed Week campaign runs today through next Tuesday August 11th. Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. In 2013, 352 people were killed and nearly 19,000 injured in speed related crashes statewide. During “Speed Week”, Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating New York’s Move Over law.
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New York State is on alert for a virus that’s killed millions of birds in the Pacific Northwest & Midwestern U.S. Experts believe it could land in the northeast, but steps are being taken to try to stop the new type of Avian Flu, which barely gives any warnings. The Risk foe Avian Influenza is increasing as all types of birds migrate through the region. Health departments are taking proactive steps before the first case has been reported.
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State police in Binghamton arrested 56-year-old Sally Adams of Binghamton for Aggravated DWI, with a BAC result of .31, almost 4 times the legal limit. Troopers responded to the report of an intoxicated drivers on Pierce Creek Road in the Town Of Conklin, Adams will appear in Conklin town court on august 11th.
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A State Ethics Board that was created to address Albany’s lingering corruption problem, squabbled over perceived Meddling by Governor Cuomo, with some members vowing to oppose any effort to hire a new executive director with any ties to Cuomo. Members of J-COPE have reportedly disagreed over the selection process to select a new executive director following the resignation of Letizia Tagliafierro. J-COPE is looking to appoint the 3rd executive director in the last 4 years, the agency oversees the enforcement of the state’s ethics rules & financial disclosure requirements, the executive directors is picked by a vote of the commissions 14 members, 6 of which are picked by the governor & the other 8 picked by legislative leaders.
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New York State will likely emerge as 1 of the states to reap big benefits from President Obama’s plan to fight climate change with new emission limits on Coal Fire Plants. New York should be able to comply easily, as the state currently generate only 3.5% of its electricity from coal, at the same time, the state’s economy will likely benefit from new jobs from the emerging renewable energy projects in both wind & solar power. New York’s energy plan is due by September of 2016; the public will have a change to comment on the plan before it is approved.
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Democrats picked Barbara Fiala & Republicans have picked Fred Akshar as their choice to run in the special election for the vacant seat in the state senates 52nd district. Denver Jones is seeking to get his name on the ballot, he ran as a Republican in 2014 against then incumbent Tom Libous, but lost, Jones is looking to get on the ballot under the “Taxpayers Party” Line. Rich Purtell was selected by the Libertarian Party to run for the seat.
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Oneonta police responded to the report of a broken window at a business at 224 Main Street, eyewitnesses claimed that 3 young males broke the window by kicking it. One of the 3 suffered lacerations; police followed a trail of blood to 300 Main Street where they discovered that 21 year old Evan Bowker required medical attention. Bowker was treated at Fox hospital & was released, he was charged with criminal mischief, he was held pending arraignment in Oneonta City Court.
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The B-G Central School District is seeking Community members interested in serving on a Capital Project Facility Committee. The next meeting will be held on August 31, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the District Conference Room. Interested community members should contact the District Office at 967-6321.
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The Sidney Community Band will hold their next Don Clayton Trails Side Concert tonight at 6:30, under the pavillion in Keith Clark Park in Sidney. D.J. Wooden is tonight’s featured performer, the concerts are held every Wednesday night through the summer months.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced the closing of the James Georgeson Drive entrance to Neahwa Park until further notice, due to an apparent settling beneath the road surface. DPS & the City Engineering Department will be conducting exploratory investigations to determine the cause & extent of the problem, until the problem is rectified, the road will remain closed, and The Park can still be accessed at the Neahwa Place entrance near the Main & River Street Intersection. More information can be obtained at 432-6465.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-10-14

wcdonews — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:39:47 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo easily defeated Zephyr Teachout for the Democratic Party nomination yesterday, in the state party primary elections. Cuomo received about 62% of the vote, will Teachout getting 34% of the Democratic Party support. Cuomo will face Republican Rob Astorino on Election Day. In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Kathy Hochul defeats Timothy Hu.
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Republican State Senator Tom Libous fended off a challenge from Denver Jones in the 52nd District primary election Tuesday. Libous won with about 66% of the vote.
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Local government capital spending on roads, bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent between 2010 and 2012 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After a review of infrastructure studies, DiNapoli’s office estimates that municipalities should be spending about $3.9 billion annually to keep up with deteriorating capital assets but are only spending roughly $1.2 billion – less than a third of what is necessary. For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us.
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The Binghamton Senators announced Tuesday, it has reached an agreement with its parent National Hockey League club, the Ottawa Senators, to remain their American Hockey League affiliate. The agreement will keep the B-Sens the top affiliate for Ottawa through the next five seasons. Ottawa, who has been affiliated with Binghamton since AHL hockey returned in 2002.
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The Sidney chamber of commerce Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at the Sidney Golf Course, 7:45 am.
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Commerce Chenango Programs Business After Hours hosted by The Chenango County Historical Society Museum at 45 Rexford Street, Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-9-14

wcdonews — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:12:05 +0000

There will be a Republican primary in the 52nd Senate District. The state Board of Elections officially certified the primary between Denver Jones and incumbent Senator Tom Libous, following a legal battle over the validity of Jones’s signatures for the ballot. The state Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled Jones had at least 1,000 valid signatures of registered Republicans in the district.
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In Delaware County, Polls will be open from Noon to 9 PM. Democrats will hold a Primary in all towns for Governor and Lt Governor. Republicans will hold a Primary in the Town of Franklin for Member of Council; in the 101st Assembly District that includes Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden and Meredith. Delaware County residents needing more information can call the County Board of Elections at 746-2315.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said that his office will operate a statewide Election Day hotline to help ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast an effective ballot during today’s primary elections. Voters can report issues or problems at polls by calling 800-771-7755.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured today, with the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach. The Coach will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM today at the American Legion located at 176 Main Street in Laurens. Appointments are available at 1-888-345-0225.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-28-14

wcdonews — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:58:42 +0000

State Police arrested 91 year old Edward Wist of Deposit for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The investigation determined that the victim was a 13 year old girl. Wist was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and released without bail set.

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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced awards in Binghamton, to law enforcement agencies in the Southern Tier, to help law enforcement agencies purchase bulletproof vests. The funding awarded today assists with the purchase of vests for the City of Binghamton Police Department, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Watkins Glen & Horseheads Police Departments, among others. So far, the program has helped with the purchase of over 7,500 bulletproof vests for across the state.

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Unless the state’s top court intervenes, there will be a Republican primary between incumbent State Senator Tom Libous and challenger Denver Jones in the 52nd senate district. A ruling issued by an Albany court, reversed an earlier decision that had invalidated hundreds of Jones’ petition signatures, Albany County Supreme Court Judge Tom McNamara’s ruling validated Jones’ petition with 1,019 signatures enough to qualify him to be on the ballot for the September 9th primary. The Republican candidate for the seat will face Democratic candidate Anndrea Starzak, the former Vestal Town Supervisor, in the November election.

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The trial of Ganesh Ramsaran will begin in Chenango County court in Norwich next Tuesday; he is accused of killing his wife, Jennifer, in the couple’s South New Berlin home. The jury-screening process is expected to last all next week, and testimony is expected to begin the following week. Jennifer Ramsaran was reported missing by the husband on December 11, 2012, he body was found several months later in a wooded area in the town of Pharsalia.

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Farm owners will be a bit happier with school tax bills this coming fall, following the institution of a tax cap by the state legislature and governor Cuomo. New York farm Bureau President Dean Norton comments:

(Dean Norton 8-28-14)

The bill was co-sponsored by area Assemblyman Bill Magee, who has chaired the Assembly Agriculture Committee for the last several years.

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The state DEC said current fishing regulations would extend through the end of March 2015, with a new regulations guide available April 1st. Fishing licenses are now effective 365 days from the date of purchase. DEC commissioner Joe Martens said it made sense to adjust the dates of fishing regulations to coincide with April 1^st opener of trout season.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Bainbridge Days activities this Saturday. Festivities will include bands performing in the park, vendors, crafters and a cruise in with peoples’ choice awards in three categories. Local businesses join in the fun by offering Labor Day specials and there will be village-wide lawn sales. A bounce house and dunk tank will give proceeds to beneﬁt the BG school

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A state program to finance affordable housing has contributed to delays in building and rehabilitating homes, because of the questionable selection and lax monitoring of construction projects. The audit by state comptroller Tom DiNapoli focused on the Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, where state money creates and preserves housing for low-income households. The program awards up to $44.2 million a year in loans & grants, auditors found projects representing about 4,400 housing units had experienced construction delays of at least 6 months because of the management of the state housing agency.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-22-14

wcdonews — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:35:58 +0000

One man was killed and 4 other people were critically injured in a serious two-car motor vehicle accident in the town of Colchester on Thursday morning, The crash occurred at about 10 AM on County Highway 7, Delaware County deputies & state police responded, the male driver of one of the vehicles was killed, 4 occupants in the other vehicle, were critically injured & transported to trauma centers in the Hudson valley region. The names of those involved in the accident are being withheld until notification is given to the families, the investigation is continuing.
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A mid-level appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out petition signatures of a Republican state Senate candidate. The state Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled the lower court erred in rejecting the petitions of Tioga County businessman Denver Jones, who is seeking to unseat State Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton. On August 1st the state Board of Elections determined 743 of the 1,713 signatures Jones submitted in July were invalid due to residency issues and other problems. The new order states a total of 203 signatures are reinstated, giving Jones more than required 1,000 signatures. The decision is not final, the case was sent back to the lower court for further proceedings.
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The Delaware County Department of Corrections announced that the 4th annual Andrew Brown Memorial Golf Tournament would be held tomorrow at Hardwood Hills gold Course in Masonville, with a tee time of 8:30 AM. Organizers announced that the money raise with this years tournament will go to the family of Johnson City Police officer David Smith, who was shot & killed in the line of duty on March 31st.

Governor Cuomo’s campaign will not appeal a ruling allowing Zephyr Teachout to remain in the Democratic primary. A state appeals court rejected the campaign’s argument that Teachout has spent part of the past five years in Vermont. A lower court had already ruled Teachout could stay on the ballot for the September 9th primary. Teachout teaches at Fordham University Law School in New York City. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found 85 percent of state Democrats said they know too little about Teachout to have any opinion of her.
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The Binghamton Mets clinched their second straight postseason berth as a result of the New Britain Rock Cats’ 10-1 loss to Richmond Thursday night. The berth marks Binghamton’s 8th trip to the postseason in franchise history, winning the Eastern League Championship in 1992 and 1994.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration will enforce tighter control over prescriptions of the painkiller hydrocodone. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said hydrocodone would be moved from a Schedule III drug to a Schedule II in 45 days. This will mean greater restrictions in how doctors can prescribe the drug as well as the quantity that can be prescribed. According to the DEA, nearly seven million Americans abuse controlled-substance prescription medications, including opioid painkillers that contain hydrocodone.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-11-14

wcdonews — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:05:25 +0000

State Police have released details of the double homicide and subsequent Broome & Cortland Counties high speed chase that ended Sunday . Police reponded to the reports of gunfire at 844 Pennsylvania Avenue in Palenville, troopers dsicvered Daniel Brennan of Schenectady & Pammi Mroczek of Palenville dead from gunshot wounds inside. Police began searching for Mroczek’s estranged husband & suspected killer 46 year old Robert Mroczek, who was found on I-81 in the town of Chenango. Mroczek fled, with a high spped pursuit into the Town of Cortlandville in Cortland County. The pursuit ended with the deployment of stop sticks causing Mroczek’s vehicle to travel off the east shoulder of the roadway. Mroczek was pronounced deceased at the scene from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound to the head.———————————————

Tioga County Republican Denver Jones is facing stiff oppositions in his bid to take on state senator Tom Libous in a Republican primary. Libous’ campaign challenged the 1,700 petition signatures Jones submitted, and the state Board of Elections tossed almost 800 signatures, leaving Jones about 30 shy of qualifying. Jones filed suit in State Supreme Court to have his petitions restored, that was followed another 15 signatures being tossed by the court itself.

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Governor Cuomo will lead a delegation of state officials and business leaders to Israel as a show of “solidarity” this week. This is Cuomo’s first international trip since taking office as governor in 2011, with plans to take a commercial flight to Tel Aviv tomorrow. The delegation will include Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Chairman Jeff Klein. The trip comes amid a continuing conflict between Israel and Palestinians that has been waged for more than a month

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The City of Oneonta parking garage will be closed for maintenance two days this week. All three levels of the parking garage will be swept and striped. The garage will be closed from 4 a.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday. All other municipal parking lots, including lots at Dietz Street, Wall Street and Westcott, will remain open as usual. During the closure of the parking garage, people may park in the Clarion Hotel parking lot, which can be accessed from South Main Street or Market Street.

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Federal officials are seeking a psychiatric evaluation for Brandon Correa of Rochester following death threats made online President Obama, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy & Rochester mayor Lovely Warren. Correa sites biblical passages with his threats on social media, he is being held in a Rochester area jail while the federal investigation is continuing.

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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman & 29 other state attorneys general sent a letter urging the FDA to strengthen its proposed regulation of electronic cigarettes, with the goal of protecting young people from the harms of nicotine. The attorney generals pressed the FDA to prohibit flavors in e-cigarettes, and to restrict advertising and marketing for e-cigarettes in the same manner as cigarettes. The FDA issued proposed regulations deeming e-cigarettes “tobacco products,” which puts them under the FDA’s regulatory jurisdiction.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-6-14

wcdonews — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:56:44 +0000

The state legislature passed a bill this year to raise the agricultural inheritance tax exemption from 1 million dollar to 5 million dollars. Dean Norton of the New York Farm Bureau said that the increase would make a huge difference to family farms that are handed down to the next generation:

(Dean Norton 8-6-14)

Norton said that the new exemption kicks in 2017.

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The New York State Office of General Services announced that vehicle and highway equipment auctions have been scheduled through the month of December. Locally, auctions are scheduled at the DOT at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton on Wednesday October 15th at 9:30 AM, at SUNY Delhi on October 16th at 9:30 AM and at State Police Troop C Headquarters on state route 7 on October 16th at 1:30 PM. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at nysstore.com.

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Governor Cuomo hasn’t decided what to do with a more than $4 billion windfall the state has amassed, thanks in part to a series of legal settlements in recent months. The governor said the money could be spent on infrastructure, education or new tax cuts.

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The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council will meet tomorrow at 12:45 PM at Binghamton University in Vestal. The council will consider re-allocation for projects funded in the 3rd round of competitive funding, and endorse priority projects for the upcoming 4th round. The Southern Tier region consists of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties

After 3 straight months of gains, consumer confidence in New York fell sharply in July, according to the latest poll from the Siena Research Institute. New York’s index of consumer sentiment fell 5.3 points to 73.5 in July, nationwide the rate fell 0.7 points to 81.8. 51% of New Yorkers said gas prices are having a serious impact, 67% indicate that groceries was also a serious impact on their finances.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to strengthen precautions against residential off campus housing fires, requiring written and bolded notice to prospective tenants of whether or not a particular home has a fire sprinkler system. The law follows a January 2012 fire in which Marist College student Kerry Rose Fitzsimons & 2 others died in a fire in an off-campus housing unit. The law also necessitates colleges and universities provide written fire safety information to each student living in a college-owned facility.

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The State Police are conducting a Speed Week initiative starting today, to reduce speed-related crashes and improve safety on the roads. Troopers will focus heavily on speeding, distracted and impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not buckled up and drivers that violate the “Move Over Law.”

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The public is invited to the first meeting of the new Tri County Tea Party Patriots tonight at 7pm in the Bainbridge Town Hall. Featured speakers will include Denver Jones, who filed a petition to run against state Senator Tom Libous; more information is available at 764-8303.

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