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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-6-16

wcdonews — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:53:06 +0000

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office investigated an April complaint of Identity Theft, which resulted in the loss of $3000 from the victim. Deputies have arrested 41 year old Loretta Parliman of Port Crane, for 1st degree Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument & Grand Larceny. Parliman was arraigned earlier this morning, future court action is pending.
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Chenango County 911 Center received a call at Thursday at 7:48 PM from 305 Blanding Road in the Town of Sherburne, of an ATV accident involving a 14-year-old male. The Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Sherburne Fire Department, Norwich Fire Department and Cooperstown Medical Transport ambulances to find the ATV operator had been pinned face down under the overturned ATV, after apparently striking a piece of farm equipment & going over an embankment. The unidentified operator from Madison as taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Chenango Arts Council announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday. Chenango Arts Council Director Diane Batson Smith told WCDO News about the days May Day Events following the Race:

(Diane Batson Smith 5-6-16)

Registration for the race begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00 am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. More information about the May Day events can be found at ChenangoArts.org..
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Governor Cuomo today announced more than $23 million in savings over a two-year period for farmers across the state as a result of the Agricultural Land Assessment Cap. First signed into law by the Governor in 2013, the cap prevents agricultural assessments from being increased by more than two percent per year. The previous cap was set at 10 percent. Regional Savings in the Southern Tier is about $2.1 million dollars.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that over $10 million has been returned to more than 17,000 victims of wage theft during the first three months of 2016. This amount surpasses last year’s first quarter total of $9 million and places the state on track to exceed the $31.5 million in stolen wages recovered in 2015 – the highest ever. In the southern tier, over $74,000 was recovered for 149 workers.
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A former Delaware County Sheriff sergeant was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday for attempting to murder. Theodore Tiska of Masonville was indicted for second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for attempting to intentionally cause the death of his wife on April 18 in the town of Masonville. Tiska is being held on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; He is scheduled to be arraigned in Delaware County Court on May 9th.
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Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce with Awards presented at the Chamber’s Annual Award Gala tonight at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber’s Business of the Year. This year’s New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney; The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event,
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The first Fabulous Friday of the season is coming up today in Downtown Oneonta from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Music, arts & crafts and free Brooks Chicken BBQ and a beverage tasting are scheduled.
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The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held this morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Main Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
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The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up event. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Today & tomorrow, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Today & Saturday AT The village GARAGE AT Sherman avenue. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
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On Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Town of Hartwick will hold its annual Clean Sweep event. Please note the change in hours. Volunteers are needed to pick up roadside trash and to help at the Town Hall the day of the event. Any individual or group interested in volunteering at the Town Hall on the day of the event or in cleaning up a section of road should call 293-6654.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-19-16

wcdonews — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:10:47 +0000

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded voters today that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the primary today. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office’s hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov through 9:00 PM tonight. Locally, polls close at 9:00 PM.
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Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for their achievements and contributions to life in Delaware County. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Award Gala on Friday, May 6, at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber’s Business of the Year. This year’s New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney and their popular line of Awestruck Ciders. The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event, Tickets are $30 and reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.
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The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8% in March. Locally, unemployment was at 5.7% in Chenango County, 6% in Delaware County & 5.1% in Otsego County, according to statistics released today by the State Department of Labor.
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The Unadilla Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. After the DCMO BOCES discontinued 2 special education service classes housed in Unadilla Valley schools, the district began operating these classes to provide special education services using district staff, the district implemented a third special education class, started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include related services such as occupational and speech therapies. The audit can be accessed at osc.state.ny.us.
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The Otsego County Conservation Association will hold its annual “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday, May 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building at 101 Main Street (in Pioneer Alley), Cooperstown. The official collection dates for the OCCA garage sale will be April 25-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. more information is available at 547-4488.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council chambers on the 2nd floor, and it is open to the public.
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Today is primary day in New York State. Republicans are choosing between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz & John Kasich, Democrats are choosing between Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton. Polls are open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting today at Green’s Long River Inn, on State Route 357. The meeting will begin at 8:15 AM. All members and directors are urged to attend.
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The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours event will be held today. The program will be hosted by Chenango Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-19-16

wcdonews — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:59:20 +0000

Gravity Ciders, which sells a variety of “Awestruck Ciders”; has expanded their business from Walton to a new facility in the Sidney Industrial Park, where they held their ribbon cutting today. Co-Owner Patty Wilcox Comments:

(Patty Wilcox 1-19-16)

Delaware County Economic Development Director Glen Nealis Comments:

(Glen Nealis 1-19-16)

Nealis said that Delaware County Economic Development is continuing to look for more business to start & grow in Sidney Industrial Park & throughout the County. Among those at today’s ribbon Cutting, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, State Senator Jim Seward & Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old Tyler Davis of Walton with 11 counts of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 1 count of 3rd degree Rape. Davis is accused of providing a number of youths with alcoholic beverages in Walton on at least 2 occasions recently, & for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with an underage female. Davis was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending a future court appearance.
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that today, the income tax filing season is officially open. The Tax Department reminds New Yorkers that e-filing is the most secure way to file tax returns, Those due a refund will receive it up to twice as fast, compared with those who file on paper. Last year, 91% of New York taxpayers filed their income taxes electronically. Also, this year New York taxpayers have a few extra days to file their tax returns as the deadline is Monday, April 18th due to Emancipation day in Washington, DC on Friday April 15th, which pushes the filing deadline to the following Monday for most of the nation. More information is available at tax.ny.gov
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State Police arrested 63-Year-old Thomas Hopkins of Harpursville for aggravated driving while intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of 3 times the legal limit at .24%. Hopkins was observed not using a turn signal as he drove on State Route 79 in the Town of Windsor, Hopkins was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on January 26th.
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The GO-EDC committee of Oneonta will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, January 26th at 4:00 PM in the conference room of the Hampton Inn off of River Street. The GO-EDC meeting will include a review of their mission statement & the guest speaker will be Sean Jordan, the Executive Director of MVEDD.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, to extend a price cut for naloxone, which is the antidote to reverse an opioid overdose, for all agencies in New York State for the next year. The contract stipulates that Amphastar will cover a $6 rebate per dose, which will also automatically increase, dollar-for-dollar, to match future growth in the wholesale price.
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Today, the Women’s Equality Agenda will take effect. Bills to take effect include a bill Preventing Human Trafficking and Protecting Trafficked Victims, Ensuring Equal Pay, Stopping Discrimination Based on Family Status, Ending Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace, Preventing Housing Discrimination against Domestic Violence Victims, Prohibiting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, & Removing Barriers to Remedying Discrimination.
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A new law takes effect today that will expedite access to critical information in missing child cases. It specifies that Child Protective Services records can be released to expedite an investigation when law enforcement is investigating a missing child and there is reason to believe that a parent, guardian, or other person legally responsible for the child is the subject of a report of child abuse or maltreatment. If CPS denies the request, law enforcement agencies can request an administrative review by the state Office of Children and Family Services, which would then have the ability to overturn a decision by the county CPS. The law was created in response to a tragic child abuse case in Albany County
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor in Oneonta City Hall.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-15

wcdonews — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:35:27 +0000

Governor Cuomo announced that flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff today, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives in the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.
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State Police arrested 62-year-old Jeffrey Kennedy of Eaton, for aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .21% and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after Kennedy was observed failing to keep right on State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich. Kennedy was issued tickets returnable to the Town of North Norwich Court on September 23rd
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Otsego County’s annual Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held today & tomorrow. The 1st event will be at the Unadilla Town Highway Building today & Waste from Otsego County small businesses is accepted and the 2nd event will be at the Meadows Office Building in Cooperstown on Saturday. No Pre-Registration is required, Saturday Participants are asked to arrive according to the first initial of your last name. More information is available at otsegocounty.com/depts/sw or by calling 547-4225.
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Chenango County Suicide Prevention will hold a special event with documentary filmmaker Erin Davies tonight in Norwich, Spokesperson Ann Marie Troy comments:

(Ann Marie Troy 9-11-15)

The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwich, more information is available at 334-8244 extension 228.
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The Chenango Arts Council, Norwich Business Improvement District, and the Norwich Rotary Club announced that the Chenango Public Arts Initiative begins with a Gallery opening reception today from 5:30 to 8:00 pm; it is free and open to the public. The Gallery will be open both days of Colorscape Weekend this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will stay on display until October 25. More information is available at 336-ARTS or email at: info@chenangoarts.org
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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply is available during emergencies. There will be blood drives today in Norwich from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Library, & in Delhi from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM at SUNY Delhi’s Farrell Student & Community Center. To find out about blood donations, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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A SUNY Delhi freshman from Wappingers Falls was found dead in a wooded area near the campus Tuesday. The unidentified student was found unresponsive by friends, he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s office. No foul Play is suspected; a memorial service for the student is planned on September 25th in Hopewell Junction.
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State Police are investigating a burglary to a home on Grove Street in Windsor, which occurred sometime during the overnight between August 2nd & 3rd. Police said that burglars took a small black Sentry Model safe, which contained a large amount of US currency. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact SP Binghamton at 607-775-1241.
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Thursday’s Primary Day elections have been tabulated, In Delaware County; The Democratic Party Town of Middletown Supervisor Primary was won by Marjorie Miller. The Republican Party Primary had Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Eisel winning for the Harpersfield Town Supervisors position. In the Primary for Town of Walton Supervisor, Charles Gregory defeats Bruce Dolph. In Chenango County, District Attorney Joe McBride wins the Republican primary, in the city of Norwich; Christine Carnrike won The Republican Primary for Mayor over incumbent Joe Mauirano.
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The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency recently completed a renovation project at the Sidney Industrial Park to ensure the continued growth of Gravity Ciders. The company outgrew their Walton facility; they were looking for a new production and warehousing facility to keep up with the demand of their Awestruck Premium Hard Ciders. The IDA invested $32,000, to keep Gravity Ciders in Delaware County; more information is available at dcecodev.com or 832-5123.
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A 2nd rally against a proposed pipeline and compressor in Franklin is planned for Saturday, at 10:00 AM in front of 483 Van Tassel Road in Franklin. The rally is close to the location of the proposed compressor station.
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Changes have been made at the Sidney Boys & Girls club, which will be reopening at the Civic Center shortly. Club Board member Ronnie Haag explains:

(Ronnie Haag 9-11-15)

More information is available at 563-2456.
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The Bainbridge Rotary Club is sponsoring the Bill Denman Memorial River Ride tomorrow for interested cyclists. The first loop will begin at 9:00 AM and the 2nd at 11:00 AM both loops begin at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.
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The Delaware county department of corrections will hold the 5th Annual Andrew Brown Memorial Golf Tournament tomorrow, at the Hardwood Hills Golf Course in Masonville. Registration is at 7:30 AM, shotgun start is at 8:30 AM, and money raised will assist Delaware county residents being cared for by Catskill Hospice & Palliative care.