Village of Sidney Police Department responded Thursday night at about 9:50 PM, to a security alarm activation at Smoker’s Choice at 6 Doran Lane, where a burglary was in progress, a suspect has been identified and an arrest is pending. While at Smoker’s Choice, officers received a report of shots fired and a person with a firearm on Union Street at the Maria’s convenience store, Police found no evidence of a discharged firearm, a store employee was checking the business for a break in & legally possessed a firearm, police discovered that a burglary was attempted at Maria’s prior to the Smoker’s Choice burglary. The investigation is ongoing.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported that the total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than $924 million, up 8.7% from 2020. Total overtime hours worked at state agencies have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major agencies. 66% of the state’s overtime in 2021 came from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities & the Department of Corrections and the Office of Mental Health.
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The State Health Department reported the latest statistics on the COVID 19 pandemic, and the results of Wednesday’s testing statewide. Over 97,000 New Yorkers were tested Wednesday, with over 9200 positives, the statewide positivity rate is still slightly over 9%. Hospitalizations are back over 2400, with 233 Patients in an ICU bed & 70 on ventilators., there were 14 more deaths in hospitals & nursing homes Wednesday.
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New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for July, including those already at the maximum level of benefits. Eligible families will see the extra benefits post between today and Friday, July 22.
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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchack announced that 38 year old Shandel Terry of Binghamton was sentenced to 10 years in prison today in Broome County Court, following a guilty plea for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Terry was arrested following the execution of a search warrant in March of 2021, Terry possessed crack cocaine & fentanyl with intent to sell. Terry was also sentenced to serve 3 years of post release supervision at the conclusion of his jail term.
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Chenango Arts Council will hold their Kids Summer Art Camp entitled “Summer Cool: Student Theater and Arts”, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 7-15-22)
5 day workshops will be held August 1-5, August 8-12 and August 15-19, session are from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Arts Council in Norwich. Pre-registration is required at ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-2787.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that they will be participating in a paint recycling program year round, spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 7-15-22)
Hendricks said that the Paint Care program is a state wide recycling program, the paints can be brought to the Chenango County recycling locations any day during normal business hours.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-15-22
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Matthew Fenelon of Brooklyn for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & a variety of other charges, following an investigation of a Rollover accident in the Town of Franklin July 5th. Deputies reported that the vehicle was operated by Fenelon, he was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a hospital by LifeNet. Deputies found that Fenelon was operating a vehcile with a suspended registration, his driving privileges were also suspended. On July 8th, Deputies made contact with Fenelon after he was released from the hospital & he was arrested & was released on appearance tickets for Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
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Chenango River Theatre will present the “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” starting today at the Theater in Greene, Spokesman Zach Curtis explains:
(Zach Curtis 6-29-22)
Tickets are $30 at chenangorivertheatre.org or 607-656-8499. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.
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The Unatego Alumni Association will be holding their annual events today & Saturday, Spokesperson Judy Pitel explains:
(Judy Pitel 7-14-22)
More information is available by calling 435-3053.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its “3rd Friday Business & Breakfast” event this morning at the Hamden Inn. Featured speakers are Deborah Roberts and Ivana Guzy of Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties on ways to create recovery-friendly workplaces to eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction. The event will be from 8:30 to 10:00 AM, more information about this or other Delaware County Chamber events can be found at delawarecounty.org, or by calling 607-746-2281.
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]]>Chenango County Health Department confirmed their 92nd Resident death attributed to COVID-19 infection. Chenango County reports 321 active cases, 25% of them are fully vaccinated, there are 710 quarantined, 8 hospitalized. Links to Vaccination clinics are available at co.chenango.ny.us or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties’ campaign has reached 50% of its $50,000 goal. The campaign has been running since mid-September and donations have been coming into the United Way through employee payroll pledges and through individual mail solicitations, the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties’ campaign will conclude on December 31st, more information is available at 607-334-8815 or at unitedwaydo.org.
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In light of the emergence of the Omicron variant in New York State, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act, to prepare for all Hospitals for health emergencies in the near and distant future.
(Gillibrand 12-8-21)
Senator Gillibrand said that Academic medical centers are already at the epicenter of integrating research, clinical operations, vaccine development, and education, and are uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge between government and public health programs in rural & urban areas.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York’s annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York will begin tomorrow. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season. The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations across the state , local drop off points will be the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street, & the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.
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Chenango County Has added another set of materials to be recycled, Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 12-8-21)
Hendricks said that they have added Apparel Impact to the Textile recycling program, in addition to the Salvation Army Collection containers, they ask that all items are dry and don’t contain mold, and they don’t have to be in wearable condition.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-8-21
The State Health Department reported 2 more Omicron variant cases Tuesday, in Broome and Westchester Counties. Over 149,000 were tested for COVID with 8210 positives, for a positivity rate of 5.5%, Patient Hospitalization continue to sharply increase, they are up to 3,401, with 631 Patients in an ICU and 352 on ventilators, there were 52 deaths from COVID in hospitals & Nursing Homes Tuesday.
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Delhi Police arrested 28-year-old Andrew Kreger of Delhi for 6 counts of Petty Larceny, 6 counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 6 counts of Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument and 3 counts of Forgery, follow a recent investigation. Kreger was arraigned in Delhi Town Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $25,000 secured bond.
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The American Red Cross is heading into the holidays with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of year. Blood donations are desperately needed now to meet the needs of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. A blood drive is being held today in Oneonta from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, at One Norton Avenue, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800 Red Cross.
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Farm owners & agribusiness owners may apply for small business grants of up to $50,000, as there is $800 million worth of funds that they can tap into. Businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million and experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 may apply, at nysmallbusinessrecovery.com.
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New York State of Health announced that the deadline is approaching for New Yorkers who want coverage in a Qualified Health Plan by the start of 2022. Consumers must renew or enroll in a health plan through NY State of Health by December 15th, for coverage starting January 1st, more information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or 1-855-355-5777.
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]]>The State Health Department continues to see a decline in COVID cases across the state. On Thursday, there were just under 195,000 tests administered, with 2370 positive, for a 1.2% positivity rate. Hospitalization declined again to 2264, ICU patients’ decreases to 571, the number on ventilators declined to 354, there were 25 COVID deaths Thursday.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today, with 87 Active Cases, 444 Active Quarantines & 7 Hospitalizations; they have had a total of 3342 cases during the pandemic.
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Go Cart Racing is returning to Action Park East on River Valley Lane in the town of Greene tomorrow, local businessman Brandon Clapperton is reviving the races:
(Brandon Clapperton 4-28-21)
Clapperton said that more information is available on the Action Park East Facebook page.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works is collecting county resident’s old paint, Spokesman Dustin Hendricks explains:
(Dustin Hendricks 5-7-21)
More information about the program is available at 337-1790 during normal business hours.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that starting May 24th, Cold In-Place Recycling will begin on County Road 17, between State Route 206 and State Route 41 in the Towns of Bainbridge and Afton. The procedure should take 3 days to complete and weather permitting. The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available by calling Director of Public Works Shawn Fry at 337-1710.
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About 1,300 members of SUNY Oneonta’s graduating class will be recognized during 2021 commencement exercises that include virtual and in-person components, including an opportunity to cross the stage and hear their name called. SUNY Oneonta’s virtual ceremony is a full commencement program that will air Saturday, May 15th, and will feature recognition of individual graduates and the official delivery of degrees. 4 ceremonies will take place based on academic major: School of Economics and Business at 9 a.m.; School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies at 11 a.m.; School of Liberal Arts at 1 p.m.; and School of Sciences at 3 p.m.
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Broome County executive Jason Garnar announced today that free rapid Covid-19 testing will be offered before the first 6 Binghamton Rumble Ponies home games at NYSEG Stadium, then on May 19th, the guidance changes:
(Jason Garnar 5-7-21)
The first home game is Tuesday, tickets are available at BINGRP.com.
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Fire Fighters from Sidney & Unadilla responded this afternoon, at around 2:00 PM, to the report of a barn fire, on the Back River Road, near Carr’s Creek. The fire was fully involved; WCDO will have more details as they become available.
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Construction is continuing on the building of a new road in Sidney, Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 5-7–21)
Mayor Matviak said that the money was promised to Sidney as long as the project was completed by February of 2022.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-7-21
The Associated Press reported that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is being returned to federal prison after federal authorities denied him home confinement. Silver was released Tuesday from a federal prison on furlough while he awaited potential placement to home confinement, Silver had been in prison since August, where he was serving more than six-year sentence at a prison in Otisville.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday May 12, at 97 Main Street Delhi, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in the State over the age of 18. Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov. For more information or assistance getting registered call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200. Public Health reported 2 new cases out of 790 tests Thursday, with 4 hospitalized, 44 active cases & 83 quarantined.
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The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to bring the COVID 19 vaccine to the schools. Clinics will be open to students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members. To register go to otsegocounty.com. Clinics are May 11 at Cherry Valley Springfield, May 13 at Richfield Springs Central School, May 17th at Schenevus, and May 18th at Morris Central School, all clinics are from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
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The Utica Comets confirmed Thursday that they have entered into a 10-year agreement with The New Jersey Devils to move their AHL team back to Utica, and the request was approved by the AHL Board of Governors. The board also approved the move of Vancouver’s AHL team, from Utica to Abbotsford, British Columbia. The move leaves Binghamton without an NHL affiliation after the seasons.
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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a milling and paving project on a portion of State Route 10/ Main Street beginning Monday, May 10th, in the Village of Delhi. Flaggers will be controlling alternating, one-way traffic on Route 10 from Sherwood Road to Meredith Street for approximately 5 days, weather permitting. Alternate side of the street parking will be established within the scope of the project during that time frame.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon. Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style. To register go to delawarecounty.org.
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Sidney Village residents can drop off certain items at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepted items include Computer monitors, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Metal & non-Freon appliances. More information is available on the village of Sidney website.
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Those who would like to register can call Hendricks at 337-1792, or email him at dhendricks@co.chenango.ny.us.
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Broome County Department of Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today, with 12 new cases bringing their number of positives to 975. They have had 66 deaths since March, with 770 recoveries & 713 are being monitored by the Department.
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Otsego County Department of Health announced today that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the city of Oneonta Wednesday, 4 people were exposed & are undergoing post-rabies exposure treatments. Anyone seeking more information about rabies can call the health department at 547-4230 or visit the County health department website.
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Otsego County Health Department reported 3 new cases of COVID 19 today, giving them a total of 102 since March. There are 10 active cases, with 3 hospitalized, 205 are under quarantine since March, 5 have died & 87 have recovered.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they are now up to 205 COVID 19 cases since March, with 7 deaths, 186 recoveries, there are 147 Active Quarantines, 1 Active Hospitalizations, and they have performed over 16,100 tests.
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The State Health Department announced that 777 people tested positive for COVID 19 yesterday, giving the state a total of 414,370 cases since March. There were 13 deaths attributed to the virus Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 25,145.
Delaware County received 1 new positive test result for COVID-19 Wednesday & 4 additional recoveries. The known active cases is 5, To date there have been 94 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 38 people under mandatory quarantine and 6 people under precautionary quarantine. 4 people are isolated at home and 1 is in a hospital, 6 people have died and 83 have fully recovered.
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The Cancer Services Program mobile screening coach will be at the Unadilla Bishop Lot on Today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 or older. Colorectal cancer screening kits are also available for men and women 50 or older and can be sent by mail. More information or appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.
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Nurse Practitioner Kathy Anderson of the UHS Primary Care of Oxford, spent 9 days in Honduras in 2018 on a medical mission, she will share her experiences with a special virtual presentation being offered as part of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s 2020 Women’s Health Series. The Zoom event will be this afternoon at 12:30 PM, to register call 337-4239 or email makenzie.ballard@nyuhs.org.
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The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will host a Zoom Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM on A Trauma Sensitive Approach to COVID-19 presented by Amanda Martin Decker of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County. More information is available at 437-4274; the meeting will also be available by phone at 1-646-558-8656.
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Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today that $2.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to airports in his 19th congressional district, including the Albert Sam Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta. Delgado stated that the Oneonta airport received $70,000 for pavement projects.
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]]>(Will Drew 11-21-18)
Drew said that the show performances at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater would be April 5th, 6th, and 7th.
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State Police arrested 39 year old Dustin Hendricks of Milford for Criminal Contempt & Menacing, after Troopers were called to a dispute at a residence on State Route 28 in the town of Hartwick. Hendrick’s actions violated an order of protection, which was already in place, he was arraigned in the town of Hartwick Court where he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond. His next court date is December 12th.
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State Police arrested 29 year old Nicholas Reyes of Guilford for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Driving While Intoxicated & Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. Troopers responded to a one car rollover on County Road 38 in the town of Guilford. An investigation revealed that the vehicle Reyes was operating veered over the double yellow lines then back into his lane before going off the roadway, striking a ditch and rolling over. Reyes was transported to Tri-Town Hospital then later Wilson Memorial Hospital for his injuries, he issued appearance tickets to the town of Guilford Court.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for October 2018. In October, the number of private sector jobs in the State was 8,218,800, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0% in October 2018. Locally, Chenango County had 3.4% Unemployment, Delaware County 3.7% & Otsego County 3.3%.
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