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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-31-18

wcdonews — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:45:58 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, Walton Village Police, New York State Police, & several local Emergency Squads responded Thursday to a head-on collision, with 5 victims and 1 entrapment, on County Highway 21 near the intersection of Russell Road in the Town of Walton. The Investigation by Sheriff’s Deputies determined that 42 year old Jeremy Shaw of Walton was driving a pickup truck when he crossed over the center line and struck a SUV head on driven by 43 year old Michael Franzese of Pearl River. Franzese was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton with head and facial injuries and was later transferred to UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, 41 year old Diane Franzese, 12 year old Anthony Franzese and 10 year old Angelina Franzese were also transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, they suffered various injuries and were treated and released. Jeremy Shaw sustained injuries to his head and lower extremities, as well as possible internal injuries, and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center. The cause of this accident remains under investigation.
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The Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival and Destination Oneonta have teamed up for the festival today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & Saturday & Sunday at Neahwa Park throughout the day. activities inlcude hot air balloons launching throughout the day, a classic car cruise in, various running races, music & a variety of Vendors, the full schedule is available at destinationoneonta.com.
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The Peila Family Farm at 162 Kilroy Road in Oxford, has laid out an elaborate corn maze, the will be open to the public from September 1 to October 28th. Michelle Peila explains:

(Michelle Peila 8-27-18)

More information is available at 413-548-5227, or at their Facebook page “Peila View Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch.” or at themaize.com.
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The Greene Lions Club will hold their annual Labor Day Picnic with a variety of events, spokesman Byron Miller explains:

(Byron Miller 8-31-18)

Miller said that the majority of the events are being held on the Ball Flats Monday, money raised will go to the Greene Lions club to be distributed to several local organizations.
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Online registration for the Delaware county “Clean Sweep” Household Hazardous waste disposal days begin this weekend, Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 8-31-18)

Phone registration will not begin until October 1st, at 865-6474, for the Clean Sweep days.
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The 13th Annual West Kortright Fair is this Sunday September 2nd from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at the West Kortright Centre, in East Meredith. There will be local bands performing all afternoon, a rummage sale, kid’s activities, a group art exhibit, local crafts and local products, More information at westkc.org All proceeds to benefit programs at the West Kortright Centre.
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The 17th annual 4-H Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, September 14th at the Delhi College Golf Course. Proceeds generated by the tournament will support youth development activities in Delaware County. 3 or 4 more teams are available to enter, Registration begins on the 14th at 8:00 AM, with a shotgun start will begin at 9:00 AM. All entry forms and fees must be received at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, 34570 St Hwy 10, Suite 2, Hamden, 13782 no later than September 5th. More information is available at 865-6531 or at ccedelaware.org.
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Governor Cuomo announced that teams from FEMA have begun Joint Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments in 8 counties impacted by severe flooding in early August. The assessments will determine if the total amount of damage costs meets the $28.29 million requirement for federal aid, if so, a disaster declaration will be granted and FEMA funding would be available to support infrastructure repair. Broome, Chenango, & Delaware Counties are included locally. The heavy rain storms and resulting flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. state & local officials believe that the total costs meet the federal threshold for a disaster declaration.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the State DOT Safety Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety check point at the intersection of State Highway 357 and County Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin. 6 commercial vehicles were stopped and examined, 4 were found to have violations significant enough to necessitate that they be taken out of service until their mechanical issues were fixed or negligence corrected, 5 traffic tickets were issued.
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Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. New Yorkers are reminded that state and local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement through Labor Day, Motorists can expect to see law enforcement stopping and arresting impaired drivers in order to keep roads safe this holiday weekend.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their “Bainbridge Days” celebration today & tomorrow at various locations around the village. Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 8-28-18)

Other highlights include a Cruise in from Bob’s Diner to General Clinton Park, Wine Tasting at B&W Wines & Liquors; more information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-27-18

wcdonews — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:51:36 +0000

The State Public Service Commission revoked its approval of the 2016 merger agreement between Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, because Charter, doing business as Spectrum, has made it clear that it has no intention of providing the public benefits upon which the Commission’s earlier approval was conditioned. In addition, the Commission attorneys is filing an enforcement action today in State Supreme Court to seek additional penalties for Charter’s past failures and ongoing non-compliance. Charter/Spectrum failed to meet deadlines & attempted to skirt obligations to serve rural communities, they have been ordered to file within 60 days a plan with the Commission to ensure an orderly transition to a successor provider.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the nation’s first strategy to eliminate hepatitis C, including the establishment of a Task Force that will advise the state as it implements its plan. The elimination effort aims to stop the spread of the virus by increasing access to medications that can cure hepatitis C and expanding programs to connect New Yorkers with prevention, screening and treatment services. Hepatitis C is a liver disease affecting more than 200,000 New Yorkers, deaths have exceeded HIV-related deaths, with injecting drug use as the most common risk factor, the opioid epidemic has fueled a rise in new hepatitis C cases.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual golfing event this Sunday at Sundown Golf Course. Teams looking to sign up can call the Bainbridge Chamber Offices at 967-8700.
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The American Legion Riders of Sidney Post 183 will hold their annual Benefit Run Saturday. Registration begins at 10:00 AM at the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial; proceeds will benefit the American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Alycia Martin of Sidney for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers on patrol spotted Martin driving on State Highway 7 without any headlights, after a traffic stop, Troopers determined that she was impaired & that her license was suspended. Martin was subsequently arrested and arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court where she was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear in court on August 28th.
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The National Hall of Fame Induction weekend is this weekend, with a variety of events through Monday. on Saturday at 4:30 pm at Doubleday Field, Sheldon Ocker will receive the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing; and MLB Network’s Bob Costas will be honored with the Ford C. Frick Award for major contributions to baseball broadcasting & the 9th Hall of Fame Parade of Legends will begin at 6:00 PM, along Main Street. On Sunday, The annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center, inductees are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell.
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The Greene Lions Club announces that the Greene Arts Festival will be held Saturday in downtown Greene, spokesperson Patty Washburn explains:

(Patty Washburn 7-18-18)

More than 200 quality artisans exhibit their arts & crafts on the streets of Greene. More information is available at 656-8225.
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The American Red Cross has declared an emergency need for all blood types. A.O. Fox’s Tri-Town Campus is hosting a blood drive today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM in conference room #2. Appointments can be made by calling 561-7937 or redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-18-18

wcdonews — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:30:04 +0000

59 year old Herbert Zindle of The Town Of Maryland was found guilty by an Otsego County Jury Tuesday for 9 counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual act. The jury reached their decision in less than 30 minutes, Zindle was convicted of performing sexual acts with a boy under the age of 15 on 9 occasions, he faces sentencing on August 27th in Otsego County Court.
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Governor Cuomo has a large lead against his challengers, according to the latest Quinnipiac Poll. Cuomo topped Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon by 59 to 23% among registered Democratics, against Republican candidate Marc Molinaro, Cuomo had a 43 to 23% lead.
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State Police arrested 27 year old Dillion Beadle of Norwich for Driving While Intoxicated after he was involved in a two car crash. Troopers were dispatched to a crash on State Highway 12 in Norwich. No serious injuries were reported. Beadle was turned over to a sober third party and is scheduled to appear in the town of Norwich Court on August 2nd.
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The New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets cautioned New York residents, visitors and farmers about the continued importance of taking measures to protect against ticks, as a new tick species, the “longhorned tick,” was recently discovered in Westchester County. The State Department of Health reported that the longhorned tick has transmitted disease to humans in other parts of the world, and may pose a threat to livestock. The Department of Agriculture and Markets encourages livestock owners and veterinarians to also be vigilant for unusually heavy tick infestations, if longhorned ticks are suspected, farmers should consult with their veterinarians and contact the Department at 518-457-3502.
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The next concert at the Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series in Sidney will feature The Realtime Dixieland Band tonight. Spokesperson Annie Pysnik explains:

(Annie Pysnik 7-18-18)

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River St. in Sidney. All of these concerts are free and open to the public.
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The Greene Lions Club announces that the Greene Arts Festival will be held on Saturday July 28th, spokesperson Patty Washburn explains:

(Patty Washburn 7-18-18)

Crafters of vendors interested in participating can call Washbrun at 725-7688.
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Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos on Tuesday was found guilty of fraud and corruption in a retrial stemming from his efforts to help his son receive a no-show job. His son, Adam Skelos, was also found guilty of eight charges as well. It was the second time Dean and Adam Skelos were found guilty of the charges in a federal courthouse. The faced a retrial this year after their 2016 convictions were tossed following the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the definition of theft of honest services.
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State Police arrested 2 people after a traffic stop on State Route 12 in Chenango. 31 year old Derrick Jenks of Greene was arrested for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 27 year old Leigha Nault of Greene was arrested for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, & Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Possession of a Controlled Substance Outside of Original Container. Nault was operating a vehicle on State Route 12 which was not insured. After an investigation, troopers located marijuana, heroin, LSD, and several different types of illegal fireworks. Nault and Jenks were released on appearance tickets in the town of Chenango Court on July 24th.
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On Friday evening, July 6, 2018, members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, including K-9 units, and the Village of Walton Police Department conducted an Enhanced Traffic Safety Enforcement Campaign in the Village of Walton and surrounding area towns. This campaign resulted in a total of 57 traffic summonses being issued. The collaborative detail resulted in the following arrests: 4 Arrests for Driving While Intoxicated; 2 Arrests for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated; 1 Arrest for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle; 4 Arrests for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana; 1 Arrest for Reckless Driving & 1Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic today in Delhi. The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held between 6:00 & 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall at 140 Delview Terrace. More information is available at 832-5200 or Delaware county public health.com.
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