The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event will be held in person on Saturday, March 18th at the American Legion Post 189 located at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich at 1:00 PM. Those who sign up participate in a head-shaving event, to raise money against Childhood Cancer, more information is available at Stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich2023.

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New Yorkers who receive SNAP assistance will get some more help during the month of February. Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing New Yorkers will get at least the maximum level of food benefits. It comes as federal funding for SNAP assistance is scheduled to dry up after February. All counties outside New York City should receive assistance by Friday, February 24th.

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The State Department of Health dropped the mask mandate for healthcare facilities this past weekend. following a steady drop in COVID cases and deaths in recent months. The State Health Department still reminds Healthcare workers to be up to date on vaccinations and booster efforts. President Biden recently declared the federal public health emergency would come to an end on May 11th.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 51 year old Charles Wise of Grand Gorge was convicted for DWI in the Town of Roxbury Court. The charge followed an investigation into a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 20, in Roxbury on September 1, 2022. Wise was sentenced to a 1-year conditional discharge, and his driver’s license was revoked for 6 months, he must also install and maintain an ignition interlock device in any motor vehicle he owns or operates for the next 12 months & he was ordered to pay a $500 fine, and to attend a victim impact panel.

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The Susquehanna SPCA hosted an event last week in Oneonta, to meet with others in the field of animal care, to establish a program to deal with large numbers of feral cats in area communities. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News about the meeting and their course of action:

(Stacie Haynes 2-13-23)

Anyone who did not attend last Thursday’s meeting, but would like to get involved can call the SPCA at 607-547-8111.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-13-23

Chobani Yogurt CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish immigrant, announced on Twitter that he has pledged $1-million dollars and will match up to $1-million in donations to his Turkish Philanthropy Funds charity to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey. The charity’s website is tpfund.org.

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York County South Carolina Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating the death of 55 year old Michael Aaron Ingraham of Endicott New York in Fort Mill. Ingraham’s body was discovered about 20 feet off the road by a passerby, Thursday Afternoon. So far, Investigators discovered Ingraham has no known family or acquaintances in the York County or surrounding areas. Anyone with information can call 803-628-3059 or or go to crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will host the 1st of a series of Comedy Nights this Saturday night, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 9-21-22)

Tickets are available online at cccsidneyart.booktix.com, by calling 607-604-4584 or at the door before the show Saturday night.

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Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced this week at the business summit organized by the Tent Partnership for Refugees, committed to hiring 200 refugees at their Chenango County & Idaho Falls Idaho plants over the next 3 years. Ulukaya said that the US is expecting hundreds of thousands of refugees in coming years, including 100,000 people who have fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion. other companies committing to hiring refugees include Amazon, Tyson Foods, Hilton Hotels, Marriott International, Pepsi & Pfizer.

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The State University in Oneonta was ranked 19th among public colleges in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of Best Regional Universities. Forbes annual survey placed SUNY Oneonta at 172 in the Northeast and 217th among all public colleges. Oneonta scored points for their students completing their degrees in 4.1 years; 74% of students graduate after 6 years, well above the national average; and 81% were employed and/or continuing their education six months after graduation; 81% were employed or continued their education 6 months after graduation.

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Commerce Chenango will host its 1st annual Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 6th at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, as part of Manufacturing Week. The ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award will be presented to Gladding Braided Products in South Otselic, the event that begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich. More information, or to register for this event, is availabel at commercechenango.com or email register@chenangony.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-21-22

State Police responded Monday to a report of a 1-vehicle crash on County Highway 7 in the town of Otego. 45 year old Jennifer Thayer of Otego was driving on County Highway 7 when she exited the roadway and struck a tree. Thayer was transported to A.O. Fox Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

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The State DOT is advising motorists that the ramp from I-88 westbound to I-81 northbound in the Town of Chenango, will be closed today from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon for overhead sign inspection. A detour will direct traffic to I-81 Southbound for entry to I-81 Northbound at Exit 5.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will be offering an Open House today for the public to see what goes on at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & at the Correctional Facility, Sheriff Craig DuMond explains:

(Sheriff DuMond 9-21-22)

The Open House will be held this afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sheriff’s Office in Delhi. Also, Sheriff DuMond and members of his team will host “Coffee with the Sheriff’s Office” events in Walton, October 5th from 9:30-10:30am at TA’s Place, in Sidney October 12th from 9:30 to 10:30am at Trackside Diner, & in Hancock, October 19th from 10:00-11:00am at McDonald’s.

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Binghamton Police Department responded Monday to 314 Prospect Street for the report of a shooting. Officers located a 26 year old male who was shot in the abdomen, he was taken to an area hospital for emergency surgery. Police arrested Franklin Smalls of Binghamton for Attempted Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, the investigation is continuing.

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State Police, as well as Sidney EMS, Sidney Fire Department and Sidney Center Fire Department responded Sunday Night at approximately 7:05 pm, for the report of a Motor Vehicle Accident on Parker Hollow Road, about 1/2 a mile North of Sunshine Mountain Road in the town of Sidney. The initial investigation stated that the Vehicle was traveling north & left the roadway, strikes a tree and becomes engulfed in flames. Police said that an unidentified 58 year old woman from Bainbridge & her dog were killed in the accident, the investigation is continuing.

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The New York State Department of Civil Service and the Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the online civil service exam period is now open for Motor Vehicle Representatives. The exam, which is being offered as an online exam for the first time, is used to fill positions across the DMV. Qualified candidates can take the exam online until 11:59 EST on Wednesday, August 31st. about 500 positions are needed to be filled, more information is available at dmv.ny.gov.

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The State Health Department reported that COVID positivy rates are still over 9.2%, based on the testing of more than 41,000 New Yorkers Friday. Hospitalization are over 2600, ICU patient numbers are at 259, with 85 on Ventilators. there were 26 death reported at Nursing homes & hospitals from COVID over 72,800 New Yorkers have died in this pandemic.

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Chobani has announced it will host the World Refugee Forum on Wednesday, August 10th. Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya stated that they have successfully brought many refugees to work in their plants, Speakers will include Ulukaya, Congressmen Michael McCaul of Texas & Jason Crow, of Colorado; among others, The virtual event will be held oat 1 pm. eastern standard time and is free and open to the public. To register go to chobanirefugeeforum.com.

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Staff from the State Comptroller’s office will attend community events, such as County Fairs & the New York State Fair to help residents search for lost and forgotten money. The state has returned over $234 million in lost or forgotten money, so far this year, unclaimed funds usually come from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant, dating as far back as the 1940s. Residents who cannot make it to the events can search for and claim their money by using the online claiming system at ouf.osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.

A.M. News Monday 8-1-22

Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order extends the pool of eligible individuals who can administer monkeypox vaccines, including EMS personnel, pharmacists and midwives; allows physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non patient specific standing orders for vaccines; and requires providers to send vaccine data to the State Department of Health. The federal government had secured an additional 110,000 vaccine doses, resulting in a total of 170,000 doses to New Yorkers to date. More Information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases

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Broome County Executive Jason Garner announced that the County has its 1st confirmed case of Monkeypox. Health Department officials stated that some groups may be at heightened risk for severe outcomes if they contract the disease. Such as people with weakened immune systems, elderly, young children under 8 years old, and pregnant people. More information is available at 778-2839 or visit health.ny.gov.

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Norwich Firefighters & Emergency crews responded to the report of a house fire at 28 Fair Street in Norwich Friday afternoon. All occupants & pets escaped, more information is expected to be released shortly.

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(Helen Gregory 4-27-16)

All the money raised will stay local for American Cancer society functions such as research, education, patient advocacy programs, also May 6th will be the annual “Paint the Town Purple” event. More information is available at relay for life.org/tritownny.
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The Jericho Arts council & the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce are once agha9nt teaming up for the Bainbridge Art Trail Regatta Row 2016. Canoe Paddle chairs that have been customized by area artists will once again be displayed & auctioned off, General Clinton Canoe Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 4-27-16)

The Adirondack style chairs are our on display today & Will be prominently featured this Saturday for the Street Art Fest Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm along Main Street and Route 206 in Bainbridge, more information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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The Delaware county emergency services department announced that Delaware County sent 5 crews to Ulster County this morning. Bloomville, Delhi (2 crews), Sidney and Walton. They all arrived safely at their staging area, had a morning briefing meeting and were sent to the woods shortly after 8am. They are now out working the fire lines.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Pennsylvania man on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Tompkins Court earlier this year based on a complaint from an area business. Deputies arrested and charged 58-year-old Rowland Harris of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania for Issuing a Bad Check, & 4th degree Grand Larceny. Harris is accused of stealing property, valued in excess of $1000, for building materials, which he obtained from that business. He has been additionally charged with being a Fugitive from Justice. Harris was arraigned and posted a $10,000 bail bond in the Columbia County, Pennsylvania; he surrendered to Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies as ordered by the Columbia County Magistrate Court.
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Governor Cuomo today announced New York State has begun sharing Prescription Monitoring Program information with New Jersey to prevent the stockpiling and resale of dangerous controlled substances and to help fight the abuse of prescription drugs. New York and New Jersey are using the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy InterConnect hub, which allows them to securely share their prescription data with authorized requestors from other states in the hub, which provides practitioners and pharmacists with a patient’s recent controlled substance prescription information. New York began sharing the records with New Jersey on April 14th, in 8 days; over 16,000 controlled substance records have been requested, with over 12,000 of those requests coming from New York to New Jersey.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced that New York, and other States, reached an agreement to settle allegations against Wyeth, & Pfizer, to resolve allegations that Wyeth knowingly underpaid rebates owed under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program for the sales of Protonix Oral and Protonix IV between 2001 and 2006. Wyeth agreed to pay $784.6 million to the United States and the States. About $93.7 million of the settlement will resolve claims relating to New York’s Medicaid program, with the state receiving $55.6 million and the Federal government receiving $38.1 million.
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Chobani’s CEO Hamdi Ulukaya gave 2,000 full-time employees a surprise in the form of an ownership stake in the company. Employees were handed packets detailing how many shares they were given, based on their tenure with the company. The shares can be converted into stock or cash if the company goes public or sells itself. The company’s value was estimated between $3 billion and $5 billion.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Thunder Libke of Coventry for obstruction of governmental administration and 2 counts of 2nd degree harassment, after troopers responded to a Chenango County 911 report of disorderly conduct on North Road, in the town of Coventry. The first trooper on scene saw Libke and another man arguing, Libke became aggressive towards the trooper, and attempted to strike him. Libke was arraigned in Town of Afton court and was remanded to the Chenango County jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond.
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On Saturday, May 7th 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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State Troopers arrested 41-year-old James Kennerup of Kirkwood, for Bail Jumping & on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.   Troopers found Kennerup hiding under a bed at a residence on Frost Road in Windsor, he was arrested, arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $10,000 bond.

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The Local Government Efficiency Meeting Coordinated by the Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council, Citizens Voices & the Bank of Cooperstown will be held in Oneonta soon. The meeting will take place at   the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta on May 6^th 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Representatives from the Department of State on Local Government   Efficiency, land use specialists & economic development experts will attend.

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(Jason Starr)

More information about habitat for humanity of Delaware county at 746-9987 or online at habitatdelawarecounty.org, for Otsego county the phone number is 432-7874, or online at  habitatotsego.org.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 37-year-old Sara Yerdon of Otego for Resisting Arrest and Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .22%.  The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 23 in Oneonta,  Yerdon was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on February 12^th.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that New York has joined neighboring states in agreeing to lower the emissions cap established under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. With today’s announcement, nine Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States have agreed to set a 91 million ton emissions cap in 2014, declining 2.5 percent a year through 2020. The announcement comes just weeks after Governor Cuomo called for a lowering of the cap in his 2013 State of the State Address.

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Dairy foods magazine have named Chobani as the 2012 processor of the year” in their year-end addition.  The company was named due to their market standing as the #1 Greek Yogurt Manufacturer, their expansion in Edmeston and into Idaho, and for their involvement in area communities.  The Award was presented to Hamdi Ulukaya, the president of Chobani at a ceremony late last month.

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The Delaware County Sheriffs Office arrested Stephanie White for Driving while intoxicated, having a blood alcohol content above .08 percent, aggravated unlicensed operation, open alcoholic container in motor vehicle and uninspected motor vehicle, & unlawful possession of marihuana.  White was released on an appearance ticket and traffic summons to appear before the Town of Delhi Court on February 19th at 9:00am.

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The Bainbridge Guilford Girl Scout Service Unit 365 is holding their annual “Princess Ball” on Saturday February 16^th at the Greenlawn elementary school.  The event runs form 2:00 until 4:00 PM, registration or more information is available at 267-2378.

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The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will wrap up its annual fundraising campaign at the end of February.  The campaign currently sits at 91% according to executive director Terry Capuano:

(Terry Capuano)

Those who would like to pledge can call 432-8006 or log on at unitedwaydo.org and make a contribution through Pay Pal.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division has arrested 19-year-old Emmanuel Peterson of Brooklyn in connection with the robbery of the Manley’s Mighty Mart in the town of Dickinson on December 18^th.  Peterson is accused of entering the store displaying a handgun and ordering the clerk to turn over money from the register, he is charged with 1^st degree Robbery, and is currently in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional facility on an unrelated robbery in Johnson City.   Peterson will be ordered to appear in the Town of Dickinson Court for arraignment.

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US Senator Charles Schumer said he successfully petitioned the USDA to increase the availability of Greek yogurt, made by several companies in New York, including Chobani, in school meal programs.  The USDA committed to initiate a pilot program that could start in April, to increase school access to Greek Yogurts.  Chobani President & CEO Hamdi Ulukaya was one of many who helped launch the effort late last year:

(Hamdi 1-31-13)

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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has approved the Cuomo administration’s contract for new driver’s licenses that will have black-and-white photos produced by the highest bidder.  DiNapoli’s approval paves the way for CBN Secure Technologies of Virginia to produce the licenses with its winning bid of $38 million over the current contractor, De La Rue of England.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to make the unlicensed practice of law a class E felony. Cuomo said that for most professions licensed by the State, unlicensed practice constitutes a class E felony but under current law, unlicensed practice of law constitutes a misdemeanor. The new law takes effect November 1, 2013.

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Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya will appear twice on NBC news programming today, he appeared on the “Today” show this morning, and will appear on “Rock Center” this evening.  Ulukaya started Chobani in Edmeston after buying a shut down factory in 2005, he credits his employees & the dairy farmers of the region for their success:

(Hamdi)

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A New Quinnipiac Poll released Wednesday asked New York registered voters on the controversial natural gas drilling issue.  44% are in favor of drilling because of economic benefits and 42 percent opposed it due to environmental concerns.  Voters favored a tax on gas drilling companies by a 54% to 32% margin, and believe 78% believe that drilling will create jobs while only 15% believe that it would not create jobs.  50% of those polled also said that Hydro-fracking will damage the environment, 17% believe that hydrofracking would not damage the environment.

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Former New York state comptroller Alan Hevesi has been released from prison after serving 20 months for officials misconduct.  Hevesi was convicted for his leading role in a “Pay to Play” scheme while overseeing the state’s pension fund.  Hevesi had served at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County and was released after he was granted parole in court in November.  Hevesi was originally sentenced to from 1 to 4 years in prison for his guilty plea in 2010.

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24-year-old Jaclyn Wesley  of Binghamton was indicted by a Broome County grand jury  on charges of vehicular manslaughter.  Wesley was arrested after she drove her SUV into the Chenango River from  I-88 in the town of Fenton on may 20^th 2011, passengers Robert Moorehead,  Robert Marshall, and Carri Michalski were all killed in the crash.  Wesley was originally charged with 3 counts of first-degree vehicular manslaughter and 7 other charges, including DWI.

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Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in federal funding to enhance the competitiveness of New York’s agricultural products. The funding will support the research, development and promotion of specialty crops including fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, and includes $200,000 to help support the growth of the state’s wine, beer, and spirits industry.

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