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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-11-19

wcdonews — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:32:28 +0000

State Police arrested 56 year old Kenneth Friedlander of Oneonta for Assault & Harassment after Troopers were dispatched to Oneida Street for a dispute. 2 people told troopers they approached Friedlander, asking him to turn down his music, an altercation ensued. Friedlander was arrested and arraigned in the town of Oneonta court and subsequently remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 bond.

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The Greater Chenango Cares event is underway through July 20th at the Norwich High School. Vision and medical needs are on a walk in basis. Veterinary & Dental appointments are just about filled; there is no cost for participants. Military Service personnel are trained physicians, dentists, and veterinarians; this is the 3rd time that an IRT event has been held in Norwich.

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The Binghamton Police Department and Binghamton Fire Department responded this morning to reports of a strong chemical odor in the West End of Binghamton. Fire Department officials reported that it was a combination of chlorine and antifreeze in a garbage truck, workers noticed a burning smell & intense odors, prompting the emergency response. All 4 workers were taken to the hospital as a precaution, the investigation is continuing.

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Broome County Officials announced plans to upgrade the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena over the next several years. The work include improvements to the Concession and food service areas, Sound system upgrades, improvements to the Scoreboard, ribbon boards & exterior marquee, plus Additional seating options with premium seating and party decks & Parking solutions in the adjacent property.

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Oneonta Police announced recently that they were seeking candidates for the position of police officers. So far, 75% of respondents have failed the physical agility tests, the department is hosting a practice agility test on July 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Tennis Courts in Neahwa, or in the Asa Allison building on Academy Street if it rains. The event is free & open to the public, but RSVP’s are requested at 432-0670 by Friday July 19th.

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Heather Bucalos of Sidney is a cancer survivor who has organized several fundraisers for area cancer patients in recent years, now her friends are organizing an event on her behalf following a reoccurrence of her cancer. Tiffiney Harp is a lifelong friend of Bucalos, she told WCDO news about their plans for a “Glow Run” in September at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge:

(Tiffiney Harp 7-11-19)

More information is available at bainbridgeglowrun.com, also a go fund me page has been set up to assist with costs associated with Heather’s treatment.

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Super Heroes in Ripped jeans is kicking off their Capital Campaign with an event at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta on Saturday, spokesperson Anna Lipari explains;

(Anna Lipari 7-11-19)

Lipari said that the Fundraiser will raise money for the purpose of purchasing the building on Winney Hill Road in Oneonta that they have occupied since the efforts began about 2 years ago. More information is available at the Superheroes in Ripped Jeans Facebook page.

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Tonight’s Unadilla Summer Concert series with “Country Express” will be moved to the Unadilla Fire House at 77 Clifton Street, due to the inclement weather, the show will run from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

The City of Oneonta announced that today their contractor will be replacing water valves at the intersections of Main and Pine Street, and Main and Maple Street. Residents and businesses will be affected by a temporary water outage, which may last a couple of hours: All businesses within the work zone will remain accessible during the work. FOX HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ACCESS will be maintained at all times. More information is available at 432-2100.

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The Binghamton Devils have announced their regular season schedule. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, October 5, at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets and will play 38 home games at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. The Schedule can be found at Binghamton Devils.com

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The NBT Bank Free Thursdays concert series will kick off today with the Keeshea Pratt Band from Houston Texas. The concerts will continue at 7:00 PM each Thursday through August 29 in East Side Park in Norwich.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at the Jr-Sr High School at 6:30 PM with the Re-organization meeting. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-24-18

wcdonews — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:04:12 +0000

29 year old Corey Robinson was sentenced to 15 years in state prison today in Broome County Court, for the shooting of 46 year old Erika Smith-Cunningham, in Johnson City on Easter Sunday. Robinson had been at a house party at 92 Crocker Avenue in Johnson City; he left after a fight broke out & returned later & fired a shotgun into the building, fatally striking Smith-Cunningham. Robinson fled to Georgia; he was extradited back to New York to face prosecution.
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U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $225,000 in federal funding for the Oneonta Municipal Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. The funding will be used to purchase new snow removal equipment.
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The Binghamton Devils have announced their 2018 training camp schedule at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Players have their first on-ice practice at 10:30 AM Tomorrow morning. Training camp will run through Friday, the Devils invite the general public to Open Practice on Thursday; the doors will open at 10:00 AM. The Devils will open up the 2018-19 season at home on Saturday, October 6 at 7:05 p.m. against the Toronto Marlies.
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The State Department of Health should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York has 9,155 public water systems, which serves 95% of all New Yorkers. The audit stated that when water safety violations occurred, the Department did not always take appropriate or timely action to hold water systems accountable for required follow-up, such as notifying the public. Of the 126 water safety violations that auditors sampled, the Offices lacked evidence that system operators
notified the public 46% of the time, 21% were issued late. DiNapoli recommended that they prioritize actions to regulate emerging contaminants with known adverse health effects; and to make sure that safe drinking water is distributed to the public through a robust monitoring program that reports issues to the public in a timely fashion.
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The 1st Annual “Pull For A Cure” event will be held this Saturday at the Trout Creek Fire Department, with a variety of events scheduled to raise money for Sidney Center resident Joshua Newell, who is battling cancer, spokesperson Melissa Oakley explains:

(Melissa Oakley 9-24-18)

Sponsors who are interested in participating can contact Oakley by email: moakley8866@gmail.com or by calling 369-4174.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will host it’s annual Family Flu Clinic this Saturday, Spokesperson Carol Howard said that it is important to get the flu vaccination early this year, as some cases have already been reported in New York State:

(Carol Howard 9-24-18)

The clinic will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday, more information is available at 746-0334.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Sherburne man for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, and additional vehicle and traffic law violations. Deputies arrested 32 year old Kyle Lafever of Sherburne following a 1 car motor vehicle accident on County Road 32 in the Town of Norwich. Lafever allegedly was involved in 2 separate motor vehicle accidents and leaving the scene of the first accident. In the second motor vehicle accident deputies responded to the scene and administered first aid to Lafever. He was found to be in possession of heroin and a hypodermic syringe. He was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital. Lafever is scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Plymouth man for Burglary and Grand Larceny in the Town of Pharsalia. 23 year old Austin Demuth of Plymouth is accused of unlawfully entering the residence of a victim and stealing several items, valued at more than $1,000, in July. Demuth was located hiding in his residence in the Town of Plymouth, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their annual small business and Entrepreneurial spirit award recipients. Directive, of Oneonta, is the recipient of the Key Bank, 19th Annual Small Business of the Year Award; The Otsego ReUse Center is the recipient of the Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Breakthrough Business of the Year. The award winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Banquet that will be held on Thursday, October 11th at The Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, beginning at 5:45 PM.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Reunite Bainbridge Committee Kick-Off Meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Back of Bob’s Diner.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-3-18

wcdonews — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:01:00 +0000

Long Time Sidney community leader Roma “Ronnie” Haag died Monday at the age 87. Calling hours will be held today from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main Street in Sidney, A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, at St. Luke’s Church at 139 W. Main Street in Sidney, followed by a luncheon. Memorial Donations may be directed to the Tri-Town Youth Club, at 12 Liberty Street Sidney, Haag was a driving force in establishing the clubs presence at its current location, among many other community projects over the years, including the skateboard park in Keith Clark Park.
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Organizers for the 34th Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally announced that due to the continued heavy rain, Otsiningo Park is closed today & all of today’s scheduled events have been cancelled, with the exception of the KC & The Sunshine Band concert, which has been moved to the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena at 8:00 PM, the doors will open at 7:00 PM. The Spiedie Fest will re-open Saturday Morning at 8:00 AM. Concerts by Phil Vassar on Saturday & Cheap Trick on Sunday are expected to be held as originally scheduled. Updates & changes will be posted at spiediefest.com
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Destination Oneonta’s Fabulous Friday has been postponed until Friday, August 17th due to rainy weather. scheduled events including Tom & Doug’s Cruise-In, live music by Off the Record, and tastings of Awestruck Ciders by Northern Eagle Beverages, will be held on the 17th.
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Delaware County Fair will be running August 13th through the 18th in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-3-18)

This year will be the 132nd edition of the Delaware County fair, last year, about 80,000 people attended over the 6 days of the event.
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The 2nd annual New York State Craft Beer Competition featured 642 New York State-brewed beers. For the second straight year, Brooklyn-based Threes Brewing took home top honors, winning the Governor’s Excelsior Cup. Gold medals were awarded to 23 beers from breweries across the state; including regional brewers Roscoe Beer Company, Good Nature Brewing of Hamilton & Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown. Since 2012, the number of businesses producing craft beverages has more than doubled, while the number of farm-based manufacturers has increased by over 160%.
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Congressman John Faso announced today that he has challenged all of his opponents for the 19th Congressional District Seat to a series of debates, including Democratic Party primary winner Antonio Delgado, & as well as Green party Candidate Steve Greenfield, & Independents Dal LaMagna, Diane Neal, and Luisa Parker.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue tomorrow, spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-3-18)

Little said that the event starts at 9:00 AM; Awards will be announced starting at 2:30 PM on the field behind the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.
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The City of the Hills Art & Music Festival will be held in Oneonta tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street Oneonta. A complete list of activities is available at cityofthehillsartsfestival.com. The event is sponsored by Community Arts Network of Oneonta.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-12-18

wcdonews — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:29:10 +0000

State Police & the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, arrested 30-year-old Serina Madden of Nineveh on a warrant for 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree manslaughter and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child after she was indicted by the Broome County Grand Jury. Madden was arrested Monday in Endicott & she was arraigned in Broome County Court this morning. Madden was indicted following a lengthy investigation into the death of her 10-year-old daughter, BellaDonna Loke, who was found deceased in her bedroom in the Town of Colesville on February 18th. Madden is being held at the Broome County Jail and awaiting further court proceedings.

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Activites will begin Friday Morning at the Sidney Golf & Country Club for the Annual Sidney Alumni Weekend. Spokesman Brian Innes explains:

(Brian Innes 7-12-18)

More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.
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54 Baseball Hall of Fame members are expected to return, July 27 to the 30th, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2018. This year’s inductees are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell, they will be inducted on Sunday, July 29, with the Induction Ceremony beginning at 1:30 PM at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 residents Tuesday on Drug charges after they executed a search warrant at the Mayrose Apartments on Lewis Avenue. Police arrested 56 year old Doris Frimpong & 31 year old Dashawn Braxton on 4 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance. Police confiscated crack cocaine & powered cocaine, packaged for sale, both were being held in the Otsego County jail pending court action.
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State Police arrested 36 year old Henry Kortekaas of Laurens for Menacing & Resisting Arrest, after Troopers responded to a report of a fight in progress on Main Street in the village of Laurens. Kortekaas is accused of threatening 2 people with a knife, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond, pending action today in Laurens Court.
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State Police arrested 40 year old Jason Lowe of Greene for DWI & Unlawful possession of marijuana. A trooper patrolling State Highway 206 in Greene observed Lowe traveling at a high rate of speed. After a traffic stop was initiated, the trooper determined Lowe was intoxicated and possessed 13 grams of marijuana. Lowe was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Greene Court on July 19th.
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State Police arrested 43 year old Stephanie Spathelf of Coventry for Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Obstructing Governmental Administration. On July 1, troopers were dispatched to a 1 car rollover on State Highway 7 in Colesville, when they arrived, no one was in the vehicle, Spathelf told troopers someone else was driving the vehicle. Troopers learned that Spathelf was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, she was arrested July 9, & was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released on her own recognizance.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating the theft of heavy duty York rake owned by the Town of Hancock Highway Department. The orange, heavy duty tow behind York brand rake was stolen from a highway pull off near the intersection of Charles Medlar Road and Bert Medlar Road in the Town of Hancock between Tuesday, July 3, and Monday, July 10. The rake has wheels and is 8 feet in width. Deputies are asking the public to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office 832-5555, or 287-4759.
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The Binghamton Devils announced the 2018-19 regular season schedule. The Devils begin at home on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7:05 p.m. against the defending Calder Cup Champions, the Toronto Marlies, and will play 38 home games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. more information, including pricing, benefits, and much more, visit the Devils website at binghamtondevils.com or call the Devils front office at 722-7367.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today at the GUILFORD TOWN HALL at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-23-17

wcdonews — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:49:10 +0000

Binghamton Police announced a major drug bust in the city today, after police raided a 236 Clinton Street early this morning. Police seized $100,000 worth of heroin, $16,000 worth of crack cocaine & $43,000 in cash from alleged drug sales. Arrested were 46-year-old James Brabham, 59 year old Tyrone Thompson & 62 year old Joseph Bowles on a variety of drug & weapons charges & face court action shortly.
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Binghamton Police responded Saturday to 92 Front Street on a report of a male who fell from a 4th floor balcony. The deceased was identified as 18 year old Conor Donnelly of Pearl River, New York, he was transported to Wilson Hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Donnelly fell when he attempted to climb to a third floor balcony from the fourth floor balcony, his death has been ruled accidental, the autopsy stated that Donnelly had been drinking, Donnelly was a student at Binghamton University and was attending a frat house party, Police said that they do not believe that Donnelly’s death was the result of hazing. the incident is still being investigated, anyone with information is asked to contact the Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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Binghamton Police charged 27-year-old Liz Ayala of Binghamton for 2nd Degree Murder, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, 26-year-old Gerrard Davis, during a domestic dispute. Binghamton Police responded to 97 Broad Avenue after receiving a 911 call, Davis was taken to an area hospital, where died shortly after arrival. Ayala was arraigned in City Court and remanded to the custody of the Broome County Sheriff Office. 2 children were home at the time of the incident; the Broome County Child Protective Services removed them. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at 772-7080.
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The State Unemployment rate dropped 2 more tenths to 4.4% in February, the lowest rate since 1976, according to statistics released today by the State Labor Department. The number of Private Sector Jobs went over 8 Million in February, an all time high for the state.
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Ticketmaster announced today that the Interactive “Price Is Right Live” Show has been cancelled. The Price is Right Live stage that was scheduled to come to the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena this spring has been canceled. The show was scheduled for April 22nd at the Floyd Maines Broome County Veterans Arena in Binghamton. Refunds can be obtained at the Point of Purchase only; Internet & Phone orders will automatically be canceled & refunded, according to Ticketmaster.Com.
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The Next Tri Town Relay for life event is coming up in May, and an important meeting for team captains is coming up, according to new regional spokesperson Heather Brewster:

(Heather Brewster 3-23-17)

The Tri Town Relay for Life will once again be held in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge; their goal is to raise $70,000 for The American Cancer Society’s research, educational programs & assisting cancer patients.

State Police arrested 17-year-old Kirk Wayman of Windsor for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Troopers were advised of a theft of a rifle and a shotgun & other items from a home in Windsor in January, Police accuse Wayman of possessing the stolen firearms. Wayman was arraigned in the Town of Windsor Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Central New York to take advantage of three free tax filing assistance events scheduled for today. Central New York taxpayers with adjusted gross household incomes of $64,000 or less in 2016 qualify to e-file their tax returns using free online software, Today’s event will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Huntington Memorial Library at 62 Chestnut Street in Oneonta.
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The State Department DOT will hold a public open house meeting today to discuss plans to replace a bridge on State Route 7 in the village of Afton. The open house will be held at the Afton Town Hall, from 5:30 to 7:000 PM today regarding the bridge was built in 1922 and carries State Route 7 over Kelsey Brook. The bridge is safe for continued travel and is regularly inspected. The purpose of the meeting is to share and exchange information with the public regarding the project and its potential impacts, including proposed work zone traffic control options to manage traffic during construction. More information is available at 772-7336.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-19-16

wcdonews — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:43:14 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Leonard Ortiz of Bronx on 71 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, 1 count of criminal possession of forgery devices, criminal possession of marijuana, speeding at 86 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Deputies allege that Ortiz possessed numerous forged credit cards and checks & equipment to produce forged instruments, following a vehicle search on State Highway 17 in Hancock. Deputies seized 8 ounces of marijuana, packaging envelopes & scales used to weigh and package the marijuana. Ortiz was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond.
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State Police Arrested 24 Year old Joshua Bowman of Chenango Forks, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute in the Town of Greene. Bowman allegedly choked & punched an unidentified male victim in the head, he was arraigned in the Village of Greene court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action in the Town of Greene on September 22nd.
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Oneonta Police Department arrested 26 Year old Nicholas McDonald of Oneonta on multiple counts of 2nd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th degree Grand Larceny, Petty larceny, & Criminal mischief. The arrest followed the investigation into a rash of burglaries and larcenies in the center city area of Oneonta over the past several weeks. This investigation is still open and ongoing.
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State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Rowe of Port Crane for 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana. Troopers were advised of a dispute in a moving car on Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, Rowe is accused of punching a female passenger while driving, causing an injury & for allegedly taking her cell phone, & forcing her to leave the vehicle, he then drove away. Rowe was located in the Town of Fenton; he was arraigned in Town of Sanford court where an order of protection was placed against him. He was released without bail required and his next court date in the Town of Colesville today.
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Due to last night’s rain out, and other scheduled events around the region, I-88 speedway has cancelled races for the coming weekend. Track Spokesperson Denise Page explains:

(Denise Page 9-19-16)

Page said that the last weekend of racing at I-88 speedway will be the Short Track Super Nationals on Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th,
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Oneonta Police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Johnston of Oneonta Friday for 2nd degree robbery & 3rd degree assault, for allegedly robbing and injuring a 66-year-old woman on River Street Thursday afternoon. The unidentified victim suffered a broken arm, Johnston faces action in Oneonta City Court shortly on the new charges, plus charges relating to allegedly stealing items from parked vehicles in the city recently.
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Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event today at Little Lambs Children’s Center 383 Delaware County Hwy 11 Oneonta, from 3:00 to 5:30PM. 75% of children are riding in car seat that are not properly installed or do not fit correctly. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the event and expectant parents are welcome as well. More information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
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The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8, starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
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Tickets for the show “STOMP” go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for the 2 Binghamton Performances on October 26th & 27. Tickets for STOMP will be at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster 800-745-3000, for more information visit our website: BroadwayinBinghamton.com
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The town of Bainbridge will be closing Gifford Road from the Amphenol plant to County Route 39 for paving today. Motorists are encouraged to use a different route during the paving process.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-13-16

wcdonews — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:59:08 +0000

The dedication of Miller Park in Oneonta to honor Late Mayor Dick Miller, took place this morning in downtown Oneonta. Mary Gary Herzig read the plaque at the site:

(Herzig 9-13-16)

Oneonta businessman Alan Cleinman of Cleinman Performance Partners led the effort to establish the park:

(Alan Cleinman 9-13-16)

Cleinman said that their hope is to exxtend the plans to beautify both sides of Lettis Highway for those entering the city. Miller Park is located at the intersection of the Lettis Highway & Main Street in Oneonta, to honor Dick Miller, who served as President of Hartwick College and then Mayor of Oneonta, he took his own life in October of 2014.
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Early Saturday morning, Oneonta Police officers responded to a report of a man inside an apartment at 10 Market Street, they arrested 32 year old Ryan Leonard, formerly of Oneonta & currently from Fort Lauderdale Florida, Leonard was intoxicated, without clothing, and is accused of attempting to sexually attack 2 females while they slept. Leonard was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & Attempted 1st degree Rape, Leonard was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has reached settlements with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games resolving investigations into the companies’ violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. “Operation Child Tracker,” discovered that websites operated by these companies were home to tracking technology that illegally enabled third-party vendors, to track children’s online activity in violation of the law. The companies agreed to pay a combined $835,000 in penalties and implement significant reforms.
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State Police were dispatched to West River Road, in the Town of Nichols, for a vehicle off the road. 32 year old Harley Spencer of Sayre, Pennsylvania drove his minivan off the east shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Spencer died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the collision, the investigation into the cause of the accident in continuing.
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State Police arrested 31 year old Kevin Craven of Binghamton, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Burr Avenue in the Town of Binghamton. Craven is accused of pushing the vicitm several times & choking the victim against a wall. Craven was arraigned in the Town of Binghamton court and was remanded to the Broome County jail on $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Russo of Margaretville, for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and harassment, after troopers responded to a dispute at a home on Thompson Hollow Road in the Town of Middletown. Russo allegedly punched and choked the victim during an argument. Russo was arraigned in the Town of Middletown where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the court on October 13, 2016. An order of protection was issued by the court against him.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37 year old Corey Northrup & 35 year old Jessica Vollaro of Walton, following an investigation into a physical domestic incident inside the family home, in front of a child. Both were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child, they were processed & were released on Appearance Tickets for Town of Walton Court on a later date.
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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. In Sidney a blood drive will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SFCU at 42 Union Street. .Donors of all blood types are needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
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The Village of Sidney Planning Board will hold a public hearing today at 7:00 PM in the board room at the Sidney Civic Center, regarding the proposed minor subdivision of 21 Liberty Street for the Sidney Municipal Apartments and the site plan review. The environmental significance of the application will be considered by the Planning Board following the public hearing.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-31-16

wcdonews — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:45:46 +0000

Binghamton city officials have found out the names of 4 area people who pulled a woman out of a burning car last thursday, after a 10 vehicle pile up on state route 17 Eastbound. Doug Kumpon, Ed Staff, Chris White and Albert Fiori have been identified as 4 of the people who came to the aid of a person trapped in a burning Ford Taurus that was pushed up into the concrete median, Binghamton Mayor Richard David released a video from one of the involved vehicles dashcam, mayor David is expected to announce a ceremony to honor the 4 for their life saving actions. Several people suffered injuries, but no one died in last Thursday afternoon’s 10-car collision.
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Binghamton Police responded to the report of a shooting at 1 Mozart Street at about 11:30 this morning. 3 people were involved in the shooting and one person was shot in the head & has died. The suspect was in custody a short time after the shooting, 2 shooting victims were taken to area hospitals.
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The Unadilla Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a back to school l bash tonight for Unatego students & their families from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Spokesperson Kim Gascon explains:

(Kim Gascon 8-31-16)

The event will be held at the Elementary grades 3 through 5 building in Unadilla today, rain or shine.
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Sidney Village crews will be paving West Main Street in the village tomorrow. Crews will begin at 7:00 AM & the repaving should be complete by about 3:30 PM.
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The federal government has designated 24 New York counties as natural disaster areas following a severe summer drought that has adversely impacted some water supplies and farms. Farmers in the affected areas may be eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the federal government. The state will conduct on-site assessments of farms affected by the drought as well, Cuomo’s office said. 15 counties declared as the primary natural disaster areas cover, 1 of the contiguous counties named in the declaration is Broome County. Many other counties locally & into the North Country are requesting primary disaster declarations.
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The New York State Gaming Commission granted Tioga Downs a Class III commercial gaming license on Tuesday. The license will allow Tioga Downs to complete its transformation into a full-scale casino, replacing the current Video Lottery Terminals with slot machines and allowing the facility to add Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, a Poker Room and other casino card games that would be permitted by the gaming commission. A multi-million dollar expansion is underway; Tioga Downs received the state’s final license, with Tuesday’s full commission endorsement.

Governor Cuomo announced that the Great New York State Fair will hold a special celebration in honor of the Maine-Endwell Little League team, which completed an undefeated season this past weekend by winning the Little League World Series. The Governor declared Thursday, September 1 “Champions Day” at the Fair in honor of the team, which will be congratulated for its victory at a special ceremony on Chevy Court. Free tickets to the Fair are available to members of the Maine-Endwell community to take part in the celebration. The Maine-Endwell team is the first New York team to win the Little League World Series since 1964.
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The White House Rural Council and the Postal Service are hosting 60 workshops in 24 states over the next few months for rural businesses to learn how to access new customers abroad and take advantage of international trade assistance. Local entrepreneurs can take advantage by attending a workshop today at the Binghamton Post Office at 115 Henry Street from 11:00 – 1:00.
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The next Tri-Town Coalition On Substance Abuse meeting is tonight at the Sidney High School Library at 6:00 PM, Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen comments:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 8-31-16)

in addition to the Presentation By Megan Walradth of the Central Region Prevention Resource Center, the coalition will plan a future Narcan training session for tri town residents.
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The Binghamton Senators announced that single game tickets for the team’s 2016-17 regular season home games will go on sale Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM at the B-Sens Executive Offices, the Arena Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Binghamton will play 37 regular season games at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in addition to a home preseason game against the Rochester Americans on Saturday, October 8, starting at 7:05 p.m. The B-Sens’ home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, against the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-19-16

wcdonews — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:47:17 +0000

Delaware County & State fire investigators have determined that Thursday fire at Village Pizzeria at 106 Main Street in Delhi was ruled accidental, and started in one of the restaurants deep fryers in the kitchen, it spread into the upper floors, and then to Stephen Antiques next door. The fire was called in at about 6:35 Thursday morning with 10 area fire departments responding, along with other assistance from the State Police, Delhi police, state DOT, Delaware County sheriff’s office & NYSEG.
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Delaware county sheriff’s department arrested 31-year-old Jennifer Morris of East Branch Wednesday for falsely reporting an incident and a violation of parole. Deputies responded to a Monday morning 911 call where a female reported being held against her will by 2 men in East Branch. Deputies and Troopers determined that the occupants had not called 911 and that no crime was being committed. The 911 call originated from an telephone number associated with more than one thousand 911 hang-up calls to the Delaware County 911 Center since May. The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Parole Officers arrested Morris for violating the terms of parole from her earlier conviction for Falsely Reporting an Incident, for making on-line threats against Walton school children through social media. Morris was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; she will remain held without bail on the Parole Violation Detainer Warrant.
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State Police at Sidney arrested 38-year-old Damion Hoag of Fallsburg for 1st degree Sex Abuse, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into allegations that Hoag was having sexual contact with a person less than 11 years of age in the Town of Butternuts. Hoag was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond. His next court date is on August 25th.
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The Delaware County Fair will wrap up with their big Country Music concert Saturday night, with up & coming Country Star Frankie Ballard, Spokesman John Jackson comments;

(John Jackson 8-19-16)

Tonight will feature the Demolition Derby, tickets for that event were sold out almost 2 months ago, it continues to be one of the most popular events at the Delaware County Fair year after year.
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Last weekend, a record amount of fans attended the Binghamton Senators’ Open House at Floyd Maines Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday. The free event provided fans with guided tours and prizes all afternoon. B-Sens spokesman Rob Lipolis told WCDO News that the open house led to the largest number of season ticket sales in several years:

(Rob Lipolis 8-19-16)

Opening Night for the Binghamton Senators is slated for Saturday, October 15 at 7:05 PM; more information is available at 722-SENS or at binghamtonsenators.com.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that authorizes 16 and 17-year-olds to make organ donations upon their death. The legislation includes appropriate safeguards that enable parents or legal guardians to rescind the decision if the minor dies before age 18. Current law provides that the minimum age to make an anatomical gift in New York State is 18.
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Lawrence Harvey of Coventry was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2nd degree menacing. Deputies & State Police responded to a dispute in the Town of Coventry where one of the participants was reported to be using a knife and a baseball bat. Harvey was subdued, arrested and was arraigned in the Town of Bainbridge Court, he will return to Town of Coventry Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested 45 year old Audra Brendel-Hart of Bainbridge for aggravated harassment, after troopers responded to a report of threatening telephone calls being received at a home in Conklin. Brendel-Hart allegedly made over 10 telephone calls threatening to harm the victim with a baseball bat last Friday Night into Saturday morning. She was arraigned and released, she faces action in the Town of Conklin shortly.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Delaware County Fair on Friday August 19 to educate the public on how to vote on the machines. It will be at the Republican Booth from 11am to 3pm and at the Democratic Booth from 3pm to 7pm. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
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Otsego County Conservation Association will be holding a highway cleanup along State Route 80 tomorrow from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The cleanup is part of New York State’s Adopt-A-Highway program, Volunteers will meet at OCCA’s office at Mohican Farm, at the corner of Route 80 and Allen Lake Road, and will collect trash along a two-mile stretch of the road. Bags, water, and safety equipment are provided. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and bring sunscreen. More information is available at 547-4488,

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-14-16

wcdonews — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:41:10 +0000

State Lawmakers are reacting to the Governor’s State of the State address & Executive Budget proposal. State Senator Jim Seward comments:

(Seward 1-14-16)

Assemblyman Bill Magee also commented:

(Magee 1-14-16)

Magee will once again Chair the Assembly Agriculture Committee. Lawmakers will begin working on the Budget plan and other aspects of the Governor’s agenda. They have until April 1st to get the budget passed.
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Firefighters in Unadilla responded to a Structure Fire at Prentice Gorge Road Wednesday afternoon. The fire was called in by the owner at about 1:00 PM, all occupants escaped without injury, but the house was a total loss. Firefighters from Unadilla, Otego, Wells Bridge & Gilbertsville responded, with no injuries reported.
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The State Department of Health today announced an agreement with CVS/pharmacy that will help prevent opioid overdose deaths in New York State. This agreement is already in effect, it authorizes 479 CVS pharmacy locations across the State to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Pharmacists are currently receiving training and ordering naloxone for their stores. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, When administered either through injection or by nasal spray, naloxone temporarily blocks the effects of opioids, allowing a stricken individual to regain consciousness and resume normal breathing.
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A Johnson City man has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after Narcan was administered for a heroin overdose. Broome County Deputies responded to a residence of 36-year-old Eric Purdy for 2 adults who were unresponsive possibly due to a drug overdose. The residence was also occupied by 3 children, 1 of the children called their mother for help when Purdy would not respond. Purdy and another adult male were found unresponsive; Purdy woke up, while the other adult male required Narcan. Purdy is charged with 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he faces court action at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo reminds out-of-state snowmobile enthusiasts that Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend will be a free snowmobiling weekend in New York State. From Saturday January 16 to Monday the 18th, state registration requirements, including DMV fees, will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobilers. Outside of this limited time event for out-of-state snowmobilers, every sled must have a valid New York registration. More details are available through the state DMV.
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Local lawmakers are weighing in on the Governor’s State of the State address & Budget Presentation. First, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch:

(Crouch 1-14-16)

Assemblyman Pete Lopez Comments:

(Lopez 1-14-16)

Both houses of the Legislature will now get to work on getting the budget passed by April 1st, as well as getting agreements on the rest of the Governor’s agenda.
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The Binghamton Senators announced they have reached an agreement with Broome County to have their home games played at the through the 2018-19 season. This lease agreement with the county now aligns with the B-Sens current affiliation agreement with the Ottawa Senators.
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