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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-9-24

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P.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-9-24

Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State Address this afternoon in Albany, to a joint session of the legislature:

(Hochul 1-9-24)

The Governor discussed the need for increased action for those with mental health issues, a need for more housing, the creation of a consortium to secure New York’s place at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation, a plan to combat maternal and infant mortality, increased efforts at increasing reading skills in schools, as well proposals to amend New York’s consumer laws to strengthen consumer protections.

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The weather systems affecting many states is impacting New York with less wintry issues but still plenty of negative possibilities, local meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 1-9-24)

A Wind Advisory & A flood Watch are in effect locally for the next several hours into tomorrow, the tri-county forecast will follow this news cast.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach, has accepted his invitation to testify before a House Small Business Committee hearing. The hearing, titled ‘Crime on the Rise: How Lawlessness is Impacting Main Street America,’ will examine how crime and policies like Albany’s bail reform law impact small businesses and the economy. The hearing will start at 10am on Thursday and can be streamed at the House Committee on Small Business YouTube page.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a complaint regarding a larceny that took place on December 19th at the Home Depot in the Town of Union. The female suspect walked out of the Home Depot with hundreds of dollars in merchandise without paying, After being confronted outside the store by Loss Prevention, the female claimed she forgot her wallet and would return to pay for the items, but never did. A picture of the suspect can be found on the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Anyone with information on the identity should call the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office announced the arrest of 2 people following a Traffic Stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton last month. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle to be speeding, they conducted a traffic stop & identified the driver of the vehicle as 34-year-old Honesty Muller of Hamden, whose driving privileges had been suspended for failure to pay driver responsibility assessment. Deputies also identified a passenger in the vehicle to be 28-year old Adam Robinson of Walton, Muller had an active Order of Protection against Robinson Muller was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and Speeding, they charged Robinson with Criminal contempt, both were ordered to appear in Walton Town Court at a later date.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 8:30 am. – 1:30 pm., at the Downsville Central School. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-4-15

wcdonews — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:49:35 +0000

Governor Cuomo will be in Broome County this morning, at 10:45 he will make an announcement at the Kirkwood Industrial Park West.
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The Republican committees in the 52 State Senate District have announced that Broome County Under sheriff Fred Akshar will be their candidate for the special election to fill that seat. A special election was necessary following the conviction on federal charges & subsequent expulsion of long time Republican Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton, Democrats have already announced that former Broome County Executive & Former State DMV Commissioner Barbara Fiala will be their candidate.
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Afton Fire responded Monday night to Wagner Lumber at 224 County Road 26 for a reported Electrical Fire. Fire fighters were called in from Coventry, Bainbridge, Greene, & Harpursville.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday that the retailers including Wal-Mart, Sears and Amazon have agreed to halt the sales of life-like toy guns in New York. The retailers have also agreed to pay over $300,000 in penalties. Schneiderman’s office found that over 6,400 toy guns sold from 2012 to 2014 violated New York laws; most of those were sold online. Schneiderman said there have been 63 shootings in New York since 1994 as a result of someone holding a toy weapon.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will get underway at 7:00 PM this evening in the 2nd floor chambers in city hall.
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Certified child safety seat technicians will conduct free child safety sat checks in Oneonta this afternoon. The event will beheld from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the parking lot at Home Depot on State Route 28. More information is available at 547-4230.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-2-15

wcdonews — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:01:12 +0000

The Matthews Auto Group is celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the newly remodeled Matthews Ford dealership and the Grand Opening of the new Quick Lane of Chenango County with a ceremony today at 10:30 am at 175 East Main Street. The complete overhaul began in May 2014 as part of a Ford image program to upgrade facilities nationwide to current standards, with new interior and exterior lighting, flooring, expanded waiting areas, & rest rooms with baby changing stations.
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Another car seat safety check is scheduled today at the Home Depot on State Route 28 in Oneonta. The event will run form 3:00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available through the Otsego county Health department at 547-4230.
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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting today beginning at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public & will be held in the 2nd floor common council chambers at Oneonta city hall.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet the Oneonta Outlaws baseball team Networking Luncheon at Damaschke Field in Oneonta from 11:45am to 1:30pm. More information is available at 432-4500 Extension 207.