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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-25-17

wcdonews — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:01:08 +0000

A certificate of need has been submitted to the New York State Department of Health to make Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney; a satellite emergency department under the leadership of Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Tri Town Regional Hospital CEO Dr. Carlton Rule explains:

(Dr Carlton Rule 1-25-17)

Dr. Rule said that both hospitals are part of Bassett Healthcare Network; he said that if the Certificate is approved, the conversion to a satellite Emergency Department model would take effect in the third quarter of this year. Dr. Rule said that services would not change; state regulations simply stipulate that a satellite emergency department must be within 35 miles of an acute care hospital. Fox Hospital is 23 miles from TRH in Sidney while Bassett Medical Center is just over 45 miles away.

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59 school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, which is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year before. The latest round of scoring designated two school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” nine in “moderate fiscal stress” and the remaining 48 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Only 2 local schools were listed in the “Susceptible to Fiscal Stress Category, those were the Harpursville & Afton school district.

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Governor Cuomo is being criticized by members of the Legislature for taking his Budget proposal on the road, instead of the traditional presentation in front of a joint session of the Legislature. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

Lopez 1-25-17)

Cuomo had members of his cabinet deliver his State of the State & Budget presentations around the state in the last week and a half, and did some presentations himself in a few upstate locations where he announced upstate economic development projects.

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Governor Cuomo wants $2 billion to address some of the nation’s oldest water and sewer systems in this year’s State Budget. The Governor wants to replace old water mains, modernize sewer systems and remove lead pipes. The Governor said that the $2 billion would be spent over five years. It would come on top of $200 million for water projects approved by lawmakers last year.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold an information session in conjunction with the regular Board of Education meetings. Meetings start at 6:30 PM with the business portion of the meeting starting at 7:00 PM. A special Board Of Education Meeting will be held this Thursday for Board members to vote on SEQRA and the Capital Project, It is anticipated that the public will vote on the Capital Project in March.

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New York Lawmakers will begin several weeks of hearings on Governor Cuomo’s proposal in the 152 billion dollar budget plan. The 1st hearing will be focus on the Governor’s plan to make state & City university free again, for students in families making less than 125,000 a year, the 2nd hearing will be dedicated to workforce development, following hearings will deal with taxes, state spending on public safety, economic development, health care & social services, education and the environment. The legislature has until April 1st to pass a budget.

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The Tri Town Coalition on Substance abuse will hold their next meeting tonight at the Sidney High School Library. Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen comments:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 1-25-17)

Residents from Sidney, Unadilla & Bainbridge are encouraged to attend tonight’s meeting, which will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

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The Afton SADD chapter & Afton Driver Education announced a Brooks Chicken Barbecue to benefit the family of Lynn Bascuiska today, during the boys & girls basketball games with Sidney. Pick up or eat in available from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Plans also call for raffling off baskets & other prizes throughout the night.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-7-16

wcdonews — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:17:23 +0000

Dr. Carlton Rule has informed Bassett Hospital leadership that he will step down as CEO of O’Connor Hospital in Delhi and Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney effective March 1, 2017. Dr. Rule will pursue a professional opportunity with the Ellis Medical Group in Schenectady.
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State Police reported that 16-year-old Delany Ramos of was found safe in Rochester late Tuesday Night. Ramos was reported missing from the Oneonta Job Corps early Tuesday Morning; she was discovered safe in Rochester.
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State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie of the Bronx has been re-elected to serve as the Speaker next year. Heastie was chosen to become Speaker of the Assembly after long time Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested & convicted on corruption charges.
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A “Gofundme” page has been set up for the family of 15 year old Edward McKinley of Unadilla, who was killed after being hit by an SUV on State Route 7 in Unadilla Monday afternoon. Money is being raised to pay for medical & funeral expenses; donations can be made to gofundme.com/in-memory-of-eddie.
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The city of Oneonta announced that Judy Pangman has been appointed as Director of Community Development. Pangman was temporarily appointed in October, pending a review of Civil Service Requirements, the appointment was made permanent at last night’s common Council meeting.
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New York State ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The jobs comprised more than 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. Nonprofit groups in New York showed employment growth of 5.6 percent from 2007 to 2012. In 2012, when nonprofits paid over $532 billion in wages nationwide, New York nonprofits ranked first in the country, paying nearly $62 billion in total wages.
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The “Selfies with Elfies For Sarah” fundraiser will be held this Saturday from 5:15 to 8:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall. Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, organizer Heather Bucalos told WCDO News how this fundraiser will work:

(Heather Bucalos 12-7-16)

Bucalos said that there will also be a Christmas raffle basket, a face painter & Bake sale, free activities for the kids, more information is available at Eventbrite.com and search for Selfies with Elfies for Sarah.
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Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Hamden. This is the seventh animal testing positive for rabies in 2016. There were no human or domestic animal exposures. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at delawarecountypublichealth.com
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Holiday Open House at NBT Bank in Oneonta at their Wall Street location today at 5:00 PM. Members are encouraged to attend; more information is available at 432-4500.
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-5-14

wcdonews — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:56:44 +0000

The murder trial of Ganesh Ramsaran is underway in Chenango County Court in Norwich, as jurors and alternates were seated this week. The prosecution is calling witnesses to testify on the witness stand, Ramsaran is accused of Killing his Wife Jennifer in December 2012.
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New York State parks, historic sites and campgrounds hosted another successful season with nearly 36 million visits from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; a 2% increase over 2013. Governor Cuomo included a 3rd round of $90 million in New York Works funding for improvements to State parks and historic sites in the 2014-15 State Budget for projects at 109 State parks and historic sites. Outdoor recreation generates $33.8 billion in consumer spending in New York, directly supporting 305,000 jobs.
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State Troopers responded to a roll over tractor-trailer accident Thursday on I-81 Near Exit 11 in Cortlandville. During the accident the trailer became detached and fell into the Tioughnioga River. 31 year old Robinson Jaquez of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was not injured, the investigation is continuing, traffic was re-opened following the clean up & accident reconstruction work.
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Doctor Carlton Rule has been appointed to replace Dan Ayres as CEO of both Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney and O’Connor Hospital in Delhi. Dr. Rule told WCDO News about his new role:

(Dr Carlton Rule 9-5-14)

Dr. Rule will assume his new role on September 29th, replacing Dan Ayres who is taking a similar position in his home state of West Virginia.
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Delaware County Fair organizers announced the passing of long time Fair Director Gary Tweedie, who passed Wednesday at the age of 72. Tweedie was a Director of The Fair for nearly 40 years and served as President & Vice-President for numerous years& served as President of The New York State Association Of Agricultural Fairs in 2000.
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Organizers of the Afton fun show at the Afton fairgrounds announced today that activities originally scheduled for Saturday, have been moved to Sunday due to expected foul weather tomorrow. Activities will begin at 9:00 AM Sunday details are available funshows.theaftonfair.com.
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State senator Jim Seward said 4 local domestic violence programs have been allocated grants in the 2014-2015 state budget. Opportunities For Otsego will receive $12,500, Catholic Charities in Schoharie $15,000, Chenango County Catholic Charities $10,000, and Delaware Opportunities $7,500.
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Health insurance companies in New York will receive average rate increases of 5.7% next year, less than half the increases they had requested for individual and family plans. The insurance companies had proposed increases averaging 12.5% with some companies seeking as much as 28% more for some plans. The average increase the state decided to award is below the state’s 8% overall increase in health care costs. The increase also applies to New York State of Health, the exchange that was set up under the Affordable Care Act, to provide subsidized health insurance for state residents who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-3-14

wcdonews — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:54:39 +0000

State Senator Tom Libous & his attorney appeared in federal court this morning in White Plains to discuss various motions that the defense will file, including a motion to change the venue to a federal court room in the Northern district of the state. Motions from Libous’s defense attorney are due by November 3rd; the prosecution has until l November 24th to respond. Senator Libous is schedule back in court on January 9th where the judge will consider the motions. Libous & his son Matthew were named in a federal indictment in July following allegations that Libous used his political influence to get his son a job with a Westchester county law firm. No trial date has been set.

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State Police investigated a fatal agricultural accident Monday at 989 State Route 12 in the Town of Greene. The Deceased is identified as 62-year-old Gary Williams, who was discovered deceased behind his residence after being ejected from his farm tractor. An autopsy will be conducted at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton today.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car personal injury auto accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Meredith Sunday. Deputies reported that Kathleen Hibbard of Delhi crossed the double yellow line and entered the on-coming lane striking Thomas Nau of Roanoke Virginia. Nau was transported to O’Connor hospital with minor injuries. Hibbard was issued a traffic ticket for failure to keep right, she faces action in Town of Meredith Town Court on September 17th.

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Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System will decline in Fiscal Year 2015-16 according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System will decrease by about 9% from 20.1% to 18.2% of payroll. DiNapoli also announced that the funded ratio increased from 88.7% to 92.2%

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During the National “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, from August 15th to Labor Day. State Police issued 46,584 tickets. State Police said that 18,350 were for speeding, 1,937 for distracted driving, 2,667 child restraint and seatbelt violations, and 850 move over tickets. Troopers conducted sobriety checkpoints that more than 19,000 vehicles passed though, 72 were arrested for DWI. Troopers arrested a total of 663 people for DWI during this crackdown enforcement.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting the launch of watercraft in New York State without taking precautions to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The legislation requires boaters launching watercraft to clean, drain and dry the boat, trailer, and any other exposed equipment of visible plant and animal matter, or have taken other reasonable measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species that can destroy ecosystems of the states waterway.

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The O’ Connor Hospital and Tri-Town Regional Hospital Boards of Trustees have appointed Carlton Rule as Chief Executive Officer of both institutions effective September 29th. Dr. Rule will succeed Dan Ayres, who announced in July that he is returning to West Virginia to become CEO of Summersville Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rule will continue as medical director of Bassett Healthcare Network health centers in the Delaware County communities of Delhi, Andes, Stamford and Walton.

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Wind damage & downed trees were reported in Chenango County after a tornado warning last night, according to the National Weather Service. Damage was reported in the Afton and Bainbridge areas, NYSEG reported scattered power outages from last night’s storms across the Southern Tier, investigators from the National Weather Service are expected to check for a possible tornado touchdown last night in Chemung County.

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