The Work has been completed in downtown Norwich on Water Main Replacements & subsequent repaving of the effected roads, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener told WCDO News about the the last piece of the project & getting the rest of the federal funding:
(Eric Scrivener 11-28-23)
Scrivener said that the next project may be on the City’s Sewer system, which will require some updating in the future.
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The United States Marine Corps Reserve today announced the schedule for the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Train. The holiday train will take to the rails Saturday, Locally, the train will stop in Oneonta at the Gas Avenue Rail Crossing, from 12:05 pm. to 12:40 pm. The train will be in Bainbridge at the Walnut Street Rail Crossing, from 1:30 pm. to 2:00 pm. The train’s schedule ends at the East Binghamton Yard Entrance, 3:20 pm. to 4:00 pm.
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Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. The Festival of Lights Begins on December 16 through January 1st. Organizers stated that anyone interested in building a display for the Festival of Lights should Email firstnightoneonta@gmail.com by this Thursday November 30th, with set-ups beginning December 7. More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.
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Applications are now open for Leadership Chenango, which is a 10 month course designed to inspire participants to bring out their leadership skills. Topics will include local government, agriculture, education, social services, the non-profit sector, judicial system, economic development, business and entrepreneurism, tourism, and health care. More information, contact Commerce Chenango at (607) 334-1400 or via email at info@chenangony.org. The application is available online at www.commercechenango.com. To be considered for the Class of 2024, completed applications must be submitted no later than 4 pm. on Friday, December 17.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-28-23
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Binghamton arrested 48 year old Stacie Congdon of Windsor for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. An investigation revealed that while volunteering for the Windsor Town Fair, Congdon made several unauthorized debit card purchases and cash withdrawals totaling over $10,000 between May and September 2023. Congdon was arrested and then turned over to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. On September 29, Congdon was arrested for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing over $50,000 from the nonprofit, Punch Out Parkinson’s Inc.
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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 at the DCMO BOCES from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on State Route 206 in Trout Creek. Another Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, appointment can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced details for a Telephone Town Hall he will host on Wednesday, at 11:00am to help Upstate New York seniors navigate the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. On the call, Molinaro will be joined by experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Elevance, a Medicare provider. To sign up to receive a call for Rep. Molinaro’s Telephone Town Hall, fill out the form at molinaro.house.gov/forms by 5:00 pm today, Seniors can also listen in by calling (833) 560 2070.
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NY State of Health’s annual open enrollment period for is open for those looking to get or change their health insurance. New Yorkers have until December 15th, to renew or enroll in a Qualified Health Plan for health insurance starting January 1, 2024, more information is available at 1-855-355-5777 or nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
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]]>State Police are asking the public’s help in locating 29-year-old Anthony Masi after an assault in Oneonta. State Police were called to the Budget Inn on State Route 23 Thursday evening for a report of a woman bleeding, Troopers found a victim bleeding heavily from a large cut on her nose, from a machete-type knife during an argument. The victim was taken to Bassett Hospital, and transferred to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse to undergo surgery, Anyone with information about Masi or his location is asked to contact State Police at 607-561-7400.
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State Police will be on full patrol to crack down on impaired and reckless for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day tomorrow, Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, Troopers will also be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants not properly buckled up, and drivers violating the “Move Over Law,” State Police will also conduct underage drinker enforcement details statewide.
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The Village of Sidney Police Department with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, executed an arrest warrant Monday stemming from a domestic violence investigation from November. 40 year old Donald Craw was charged with Criminal contempt, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, Craw was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail.
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Sidney Police responded Sunday to a 1 car property damage accident on Steiner Road, where a vehicle had struck a fence, causing considerable damage. 36 year old Jayson Fulton of Sidney was charged with DWI & Aggravated DWI, for allegedly operating the vehicle while impaired, he was released on appearance tickets for Sidney Court at a later date.
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The Chenango County Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services will distribute of KN-95 masks from the state throughout the County. Masks will be distributed to high volume locations like the Norwich YMCA, county offices, non-profit organizations, schools, and other municipalities. The State has been delivering masks for people to have free of charge in order to try to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID 19.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-31-21
Oneonta Police Department is continuing the investigation into the bank robbery that occurred at the NBT Bank on Wall Street in Oneonta, Wednesday. Police believe that the suspect was aided by another person that drove him to the scene in a small four door sedan, possibly red in color with New York State blue and gold plates, which was parked in the municipal parking lot at Wall and Dietz Streets. Anyone with surveillance cameras downtown that may have captured video of traffic on Main Street from 10:40 am to 11:10 am is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Detective Division, at (607) 432-1111.
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Several New Laws go into effect in 2022 in New York state. Officials in towns, villages, and cities across the state have until the end of the day today to opt-out of allowing marijuana sales within their jurisdictions. There will be an increase in the minimum wage, with different wages around the state, the new Paid Family Leave Act clarifies the number of leave days eligible employees can take and a Solitary Confinement Act restricts the use of solitary confinement in state prisons to no more than 15 consecutive days. Also, New York’s ban on single-use Styrofoam food and beverage containers, as well as ‘packing peanuts,’ takes effect tomorrow.
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First Night Oneonta will have a New Year’s Eve Festival of Lights event at Neahwa Park this evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Food & Entertainment & a 150 foot long sparkling pedestrian archway will be among the highlights to the event, which is free to the public.
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The annual Ball Drop to ring in the new year is scheduled this year on Court street in Binghamton, there will also be a fireworks display at Otsiningo Park this evening, the full line up of events can be found at allevents.in/binghamton/new-year
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]]>17 year old Anais Soto of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison in Otsego County Court Today. Soto pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in connection with the Robbery & Murder of Kenneth Robinson in Worcester in October 2019, Dylan Robinson was found guilty for burglary 7 murder last month for his role in the killing of his father & faces sentencing shortly, Alexander Borgreen took a plea deal for Burglary was sentenced to 12 years in prison, Nicolas Meridy took a plea deals for murder & was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.
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Syracuse University Sports fans will be returning to the Carrier Dome at full capacity for the 2021-22 athletic season. Officials said that there will be no capacity restrictions or social distancing rules, but fans must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Depending on changes to CDC and state guidance, some rules may change closer to the start of the athletic season.
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Afton Community Picnic & Open Air Market will be held at the Afton fairgrounds this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 6zero7 Advertising & Events spokesperson Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 7-1-21)
More information is available at the 6zero7 advertising & events Facebook Page.
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Governor Cuomo said today that there was another slight uptick in positivity rates for those tested for COVID Thursday. There were almost 77,000 tested, with 506 positives, for a .66% rate. Patient Hospitalizations, the number in ICU beds & on ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 4 deaths Thursday attributed to the virus, State Health Department officials said that they are watching the numbers carefully because about 20% of the new positive in New York City were of the Delta variant, which had a horrific effect on the country of India recently.
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Delaware County Public Health is offering vaccinations to eligible County Resident people who are unable to leave their house to get a shot. To have your name added to the list or someone you know is homebound, call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-2-21
State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. The campaign will begins today, through Monday, July 5. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 9,214 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested 180 people for DWI and investigated 456 crashes and one fatality.
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Governor Cuomo & the State Department of transportation announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended today through Tuesday morning, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Some projects may continue in the case of emergency, or behind barricades that will not impede traffic flow.
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The Hometown 4th of July from First Night Oneonta will have a schedule of free, alcohol free activities today and Sunday, July 4th in Neahwa Park. Tonight’s activities include a concert by Michael Christopher, Sunday will feature a parade at 1:00PM down Main Street, Oneonta and into the Park, where various activities for the whole family are scheduled, with a variety of vendors & Fireworks at 9:30 PM; more information is available at hometown4th.com.
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State Police & local law enforcement agencies are hosting “Coffee with a Cop” on Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at The Tulip and The Rose Café at 435 Main Street in Franklin. The public is invited to talk with law enforcement about concerns and ask questions, Coffee with a Cop is a national program launched by the Hawthorne Police Department in California.
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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Enforcement detail in Delaware County on December 19, 9 establishments were checked in Davenport, Stamford, Hobart and Delhi. 1 unlawful sale was made to an underage operative at “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” in Stamford. 73 year old Colin Heath of Stamford was issued an appearance ticket for Unlawful Sale of Alcohol to a Minor; he will appear in the town of Stamford court on January 14th.
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Governor Cuomo announced a proposal that will require telecommunications companies to deploy technology that allows customers to block suspected robocalls. Telecom companies will be required to update their blocking technology to protect their consumers; they must also adopt available technology that warns consumers about potential robocalls and scams, including those not originating from New York numbers. The proposal would also ramp up financial penalties against companies who do not comply with New York’s “Do Not Call Law.”
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New York lost more people than any other state in the nation for the 2nd year in a row, according to estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. New York has a population of 19.5 million people, ranking 4th out of the 50 states, the state’s population dropped by 76,790 other states losing significant population were Illinois, West Virginia & Alaska. New York could lose 1 congressional seat when district lines are redrawn based on the 2020 Census. Top reasons cited for leaving New York included low wages, lack of jobs, high housing costs, bad weather, partisan politics, high energy costs, crime & high taxes.
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Several Fire Companies responded to a blaze at 78 Broad Street in Morris Saturday. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature, fire fighters from Morris as well as Gilbertsville, West Laurens, West Oneonta, Laurens, Mount vision, Garrettsville and Pittsfield responded. No injuries were reported & the Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
First Night Oneonta’s alcohol free, family friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, on Market Street in Oneonta. At 5 pm the celebration begins with a parade down Main Street. Line-up is at the Foothills between 4 and 4:30, followed by a full line-up of activities at Foothills.
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New York Farm Bureau has released its annual “Circle of Friends,” naming 77 New York State Legislators to the distinguished list. The award is an indication of the individual lawmaker’s support of New York agriculture and Farm Bureau. All of the representatives from the state Senate & Assembly from the tri County area were chosen.
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Ice Cream treats will be available at the conclusion of the pet parade; more information is available at 646-320-7715.
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First Night Oneonta and Five Star Subaru present the HOMETOWN 4th of JULY in Neahwa Park tomorrow, the event is alcohol free & admission is free. Among the Scheduled events: from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon; The Oneonta Color Run will be held in Neahwa Park, at 12:00 Noon will be the Parade, with the Lineup at 11:00 AM at the Foothills Center for the Performing Arts on Market Street. The parade will travel down Main Street and into Neahwa Park. All entertainment, activities & vendors will be in Neahwa Park & at 6:00 PM, there will be a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at Damascke Field, the day will conclude with Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight at 5:30pm at The Meeting Place. The agenda will be devoted to a final update for the Annual Carnival of Sales on July 14th & to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop.
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State Police Superintendent George Beach announced the death of Trooper Nicholas Clark. Early Monday morning, Trooper Clark, the Stueben County Sheriff’s Office and the Corning Police Department responded to a call of a suicidal subject barricaded at a residence in the town of Erwin, Stueben County. During the incident response, Trooper Clark was shot and killed. 43-year old Steven Kiley was found in the residence dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Trooper Clark was 29 years old, he graduated from the 203rd session of the Basic School in 2015. The incident remains under investigation.
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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds returns to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 7-3-18)
Tickets are available locally at Blue Ox Store or at the gate the day of the show, the day will conclude with a Fireworks display at Dusk.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Anthony Stephens of Walton, on charges of DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Tire, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, and Moved from Lane Unsafely, following a motorcycle accident in the Town of Hamden. Stephens is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The City of Oneonta will hold a public hearing this evening at the Oneonta Common Council Meeting at City Hall to receive public comments on the City’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of 1 or more Community Development Block Grant applications for 2018. The City is currently considering a grant application for $230,000 for Nick’s Diner on Chestnut Street. The Common Council meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
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(Dave DeClue)
DeClue said that the last master plan developed by the town of Bainbridge was done with the assistance of SUNY Oneonta in 2002 & 2003.
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The city of Oneonta announced their first meetings for 2017. City hall will be closed on Monday January 2nd, it will open on Tuesday for the Common council meeting at 7:00 PM, on the agenda for that meeting, the council has designated many items as surplus & up for sale, and the complete list is available at publicsurplus.com. The Oneonta Board of public Service will hold their first meeting on January 5th at 4:00 PM.
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Congressman Chris Gibson will leave Congress after 3 terms in Washington, representing the 19th district. Gibson accepted a job offer from Williams College, in Massachusetts. He will begin in February as a visiting lecturer on leadership, & he will continue to live in Kinderhook New York. Gibson may also write another book, and pursue other possible academic positions; Republican John Faso will replace him in the 19th Congressional District.
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Congressman Richard Hanna of the 22nd district in New York State will leave Congress after serving 3 terms in the House of Representatives. Hanna has decided to retire at the age of 64 from Public service, he also owned a successful construction company in Barneveld prior to running for Congress, he said that he wishes to spend more time with his family, which includes 2 elementary school aged children. Hanna will be replaced by Claudia Tenney.
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Organizers OF first night Oneonta Have A Full Slate of Events Around The city new year’s EVE. Entertainment is scheduled at the Foothills Performing arts center at 7:00 PM; fireworks are scheduled for about 10:15 PM. The full schedule is available at first night oneonta.com
Sidney Village Police will be out patrolling New Year’s Eve to make sure that people travel safely, Sidney Police chief Jan Gorshack explains:
(Jan Gorshack 12-30-16)
State Police will also be out in full force across the state for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day this year. Troopers will be looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, drivers using hand held devices, and drunk or impaired drivers.
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Governor Cuomo announced that between December 21st to 23, Members of the administration participated in volunteer events held at 18 organizations statewide to distribute 4,065 toys, coats and school supplies to communities in need. Donations, provided by businesses and individuals, were brought to drop-off locations across the state and collected by organizations at holiday gatherings ahead of the distribution events.
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State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker reminded all New Yorkers to test their homes for radon, an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas that can ultimately be fatal. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.; Test kits are available through the State Department of Health’s for $11 at www.health.ny.gov. Tests of residential basements in New York State found elevated radon levels in about 37% of the homes.
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State Senator Jim Seward will be sworn into office for his 16th senate term on Sunday at 2:00 PM; at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will serve as master of ceremonies. Supreme Court Justice Michael Coccoma will administer the oath of office.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that a special meeting of the Oneonta Common Council would be held Tuesday at 3:30 PM at the common Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ambulance contract with the town of Oneonta. A previously announced Common Council Meeting for Wednesday has been canceled.
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Officials at Tioga Downs expect to add 445 new jobs by July 1st, due to the expansion and adding of a new casino there. A job summit was held at Tioga downs in Nichols earlier today.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 34-year-old Edwin Palacios of Fredericksburg, Virginia for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in the Town of Oneonta; Palacios was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1500 cash bail.
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Investigators today arrested 18-year-old Scott Feiner of Roslyn, for 1 count of Sexual Misconduct, resulting from an alleged incident in the Town of Hancock earlier this year. Feiner is alleged to have had sexual contact with a14 year old camper, while he was working as a camp counselor at the Frenchwoods Performing Arts Camp in Hancock. Feiner was issued an appearance ticket to the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
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The Otsego County Chamber announced that the Fun First Night New Year’s Parade would begin Thursday night at 6:00 PM. The Parade will begin at the corner of Elm and Main Streets in downtown Oneonta.
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State Police arrested 47-year-old Shannon Morrison of Unadilla, for DWI, following a motor vehicle accident on State Route 28 in Franklin. Morrison was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Franklin Court on January 14th.
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(Akshar 12-11-15)
The Top projects this year include the 7 Hawley Street Redevelopment in Binghamton & the Southern Tier Health Sciences and Technology Innovation Park in Binghamton.
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The Mohawk Valley Regional Development Council, which includes Otsego County, won over 100 million dollars Thursday for assorted projects. Locally, the Oneonta Rail Yards will be completely rebuilt, and developed, plus the Upper Susquehanna Agriculture Center will be built in Oneonta. Other projects include a State Route 205 Corridor Study, an Oneonta Airport Logistics Development Project, The villages of Cooperstown and Milford will identify the feasibility of a rail service connection & the ARC Otsego Community Residential Facilities will use Funds to make improvements to 10 group homes.
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Governor Cuomo announced the final report and recommendations of the Common Core Task Force. The Task Force recommends overhauling the current Common Core system and adopting new, locally driven New York State standards in a transparent and open process. The Task Force also recommends that current Common Core aligned tests should not count for students or teachers until the start of 2019-2020 school year to ensure the system is implemented completely and properly to avoid the errors caused by the prior flawed implementation.
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A state judge has banned DraftKings and FanDuel from doing business in New York State today. The order was issued today by state Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez, after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said that the 2 companies are violating state gambling laws dating back to the 1890’s. The companies unsuccessfully argued that their games are based on skill, Judge Mendez did not agree.
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Area Resident Gene Schmidt is coordinating the 3rd Christmas Community Dinner on Christmas Day, which has now been moved back to the Sidney Fire Department’s Training Center on River Street. Schmidt said that they still are looking for volunteers & donations:
(Gene Schmidt 12-11-15)
Schmidt can be reached at 610-4030, Donations can be sent by check to the Sidney United Methodist Church, with Community Christmas Dinner on the memo line. Schmidt said that last year they served about 250 dinners on Christmas day.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual children’s Christmas Party tomorrow. Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green comments:
(Kerri Green 12-11-15)
Green said that the Chamber would hold their annual Holiday House decorating contest the following weekend.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Christmas parade tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-11-15)
Payne said that there will also be free movies, bake sales & other activities around the Village tomorrow.
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The Operation Merry Christmas giveaway day this year is tomorrow, at the Sidney Civic Center 2nd floor location. The program started in 1940 in Sidney, More information is available at 967-8119, 563-8119 or on the Operation Merry Christmas Facebook Page.
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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their annual “Holidays in the Hamlet” Christmas celebration in Sidney Center Saturday. Spokesman Mike Sellitti comments:
(Mike Sellitti 12-11-15)
Sellitti also said that they would accept donations of canned goods for area food pantries during Saturday’s event.
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First Night and LEAF will be collaborating with the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, December 12th on their annual FREE Christmas Party with live music, games and activities, snacks and a visit from not only Santa. The Elks Club will be welcoming families to participate in a Hoop Shoot from 10 am until noon and the Christmas Party will run from noon until 2 pm. It will also be a chance to purchase discounted buttons for First Night Oneonta’s New Year’s Eve Celebration.
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The Chenango County Law Enforcement Association will be hosting “Shop with a Sheriff” at Wal-Mart in Norwich, Saturday. Deputies will take children Christmas Shopping, who will be provided with money raised by the Association & donations from local business, individuals, and each Deputy. The children shopping with the Deputies were selected by each school district throughout Chenango County.
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Chenango Arts Council will host an open house at their facilities Sunday. The day includes various musical performances as well as tours of their Art Gallery, Pottery and Ceramic Classrooms, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 336-ARTS or chenangoarts.org.
(Sue McIntyre 11-12-15)
McIntyre said that the revenue generated from the #3 to 7 Plastics is marginal, but she said that there is a market for all of the items coming in to the recycling facility, and an added bonus of NOT having those items winding up in the landfill or the comporting facility.
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HARTWICK COLLEGE HAS SUSPENDED ITS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AND 5 UNIDENTIFIED PLAYERS AFTER AN INCIDENT IN A GAME AGAINST ST. JOHN FISHER. WCDO SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL HAS MORE….
(Nate Lull 11-12-15)
(text: HARTWICK HEAD FOOTBALL COACH MARK CARR AND 5 OF HIS PLAYERS ARE BEING PUNISHED AFTER AN INCIDENT IN THE FINAL MOMENTS OF A 41-34 LOSS LAST WEEKEND. HARTWICK OFFICIALS DEEMED THAT ACTIONS BY THE TEAM IN THE CLOSING MOMENTS OF THE GAME WERE CONSIDERED TO BE UNSPORTSMANLIKE. ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE WAS LEADING THE GAME AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO RUN OUT THE CLOCK BY TAKING A KNEE BUT ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS HARTWICK PLAYERS MADE HITS ON PLAYERS THAT WERE CONSIDERED UNNECESSARY. THE 2ND HIT ENDED WITH BOTH BENCHES CLEARING ONTO THE FIELD. THE TEAMS WERE QUICKLY SEPARATED. THE EMPIRE 8 LEAGUE SAID THEY SUPPORT THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY HARTWICK ADMINISTRATION. A LARGE GROUP OF HARTWICK ATHLETICS SUPPORTERS PROTESTED THE SCHOOL’S DECISION AND IS HOPING THAT THEIR EFFORTS WILL CHANGE THE MIND OF HARTWICK ADMINISTRATION GOING FORWARD. FOR NOW- THE SUSPENSION WILL HOLD FOR THE HAWKS FINAL GAME OF THE YEAR THIS WEEKEND AGAINST UTICA COLLEGE. FOR WCDO SPORTS I’M NATE LULL)
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State Police received a report from a resident in Roxbury, that an X-Acto knife type razor blade was found inside a sealed bag of Sour Skittles which had been obtained while Trick or Treating. The candy was not opened until opened on November 9th; it has been traced back to the purchase point of the CVS Pharmacy in Margaretville. The investigation has not been able to identify the source of the razor blade and parents all over the region are recommended to thoroughly check all candy prior to consumption.
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State Police have recently received several reports of telephone callers claiming to be from the IRS that aggressively demand the resident pay money to clear up an outstanding tax debt, or face criminal charges. The public is being advised that the IRS does not make phone calls in this manner, and anyone receiving a telephone call of this nature should check with the local IRS office.
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First Night and LEAF will be collaborating with the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, December 12th on their annual FREE Christmas Party with live music, games and activities, snacks and a visit from not only Santa. The Elks Club will be welcoming families to participate in a Hoop Shoot from 10 am until noon and the Christmas Party will run from noon until 2 pm. It will also be a chance to purchase discounted buttons for First Night Oneonta’s Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration.
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The first Baptist Church in Sidney will hold their services this Sunday at the Circle Drive Alliance church from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, due to a heating problem. After the church services, members of the church will return to the Baptist Church for packing the “Operation Child” boxes as originally scheduled.
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New York outlawed daily fantasy sports websites and FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles said that they’re hoping to work around the decision by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, that declared daily fantasy sports sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations. Eccles said that their attorney claims that there is a 5-day period allotted in the cease-and-desist letter in which they’ll be working to figure out their options. About 10% of the 2 companies business has been from New York.
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The New York State Office of General Services announced a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction will be held today in Binghamton, however the previously scheduled auction in Unadilla was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov. Today’s auction will begin at 9:30 AM at the DOT at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton.
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood today. 2 blood drives will be held in Delaware County today, one in Sidney from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Sidney Federal Credit Union, at 42 Union Street & in Delhi from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the State University Farrell Student & Community Center, at 2 Main Street. Those looking to donate blood can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. All blood types are needed.
(Stacy Van Tyle 6-30-15)
More information is available at 287-9228 or by email to Stacy_Dibble @ yahoo.com. The Delaware County fair will be August 17th through the 22nd.
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The First Night Oneonta committee is putting together this year’s Oneonta July 4th Celebration. Activities actually begin Friday July 3rd, according to organizer Carol Mandigo:
(Carol Mandigo 6-30-15)
Saturday’s activities include a 5K-mud run, parade, car show, a free Oneonta Outlaws baseball game and fireworks at dark.
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State Police conducted an underage drinker initiative detail across Chenango County Last Thursday that resulted in two arrests for the underage sale of alcohol. Employees at USA Gas Mini Mart on Route 12 in Greene and Kwik Fill on Route 12 in Norwich were arrested for the unlawful sale of alcohol to a person under the age of 21. Charged were 48-year-old Rajesh Gupta in Greene and 22-year-old Corbyn Thompson, in Norwich.
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State police will remain out in full force for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day holidays. Troopers will be looking for drunk & aggressive drivers, drivers using electronic equipment & they will be looking for 100% seat belt compliance.
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New Yorkers will get to meet Governor Andrew Cuomo at the Executive Mansion tomorrow. All adults over the age of 16 must have a ticket, which were available online thorough the governor’s website through last week. Individuals with a ticket can bring one guest and any minor children from their household.
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Another big turnout is anticipated for the First Night Oneonta celebrations today. Events will run from 4:00 to 10:00 pm, starting with the annual parade along Main Street, 25 area musical & entertainment acts will participate in festivities in 14 city locations throughout the rest of the day. The full schedule is available at firstnightoneonta.com.
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