The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce announced that the annual Jolly Holly Days parade is returning this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 11-17-22)
More information is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.
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The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park had 2 brass eagle statues stolen from the park on River Street in Sidney, Park President Doug Barnard explains:
(Doug Barnard 11-17-22)
Barnard said the incident proves the need for an upgraded security system at the park, to try to prevent future theft or vandalism.
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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in the State increased by 3,700 to 8,063,000 in October. The State’s unemployment rate increased .1% to 4.4% in October. The number of private sector jobs is back up to where it was prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
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The Tri-County Seniors is partnering with Delaware Opportunities to collect gift items for senior citizens in need this holiday season. The collections began this week & will run through Monday, November 28, with collection boxes at the Tri-County Senior Center in the Sidney Civic Center, Conklin Fashions in Bainbridge, Sidney Memorial Public Library and Trackside Dining in Sidney, and Jess F. Howes Building Supplies in Sidney Center. Suggested items to donate include calendars, stamps, scarves, gloves, books, crosswords, socks, toiletries, flashlights, small blankets, and gift cards, the items will be distributed to seniors through the Delaware Opportunities home meal delivery program.
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-17-22
The Chenango County Health Department is holding a flu shot clinic tomorrow at the Chenango County Office Building in Norwich, for those who are uninsured or under-insured, Health Department spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-17-22)
Sutton said that people can still register through the Chenango County Health Department number at 607-337-1660, or through their website.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s final installment of History After Hours will be Today, from 5:00 TO 7:00 pm, regarding the city’s Holiday History. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available at oneontahistory.org or by calling (607) 432-0960.
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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today in Delhi from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the State University Farrell Student & Community Center, at 2 Main Street. Appointments can be scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton resident for driving while intoxicated after Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at around 80 miles per hour on State Hwy 206 in the Town of Walton. 22 year old Dakota Nichols of Walton was charged with DWI, driving with a .08% or more of alcohol, & Speeding, Nichols faces court action at a later date.
]]>The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday morning at the abandoned Vestal Hills Country Club, for the report of a person being shot with a Bow & Arrow. Deputies found 23-year-old Bayso Vannavongsa of Binghamton early Tuesday morning in the parking lot of the Country Club with a non-life threatening wound to his chest. He was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation. State police attempted to stop the vehicle that allegedly left the scene, and the 2 occupants, Savannah Perry and Carson Vanco of Endicott, fled but were found on Powderhouse Road. Police accuse Vanco of shooting the arrow at Vannavongsa, The investigation is on-going and criminal charges are expected.
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Federal Prosecutors announced that 63 year old Timothy Deuel of Tioga County, pleaded guilty to 3 counts of possession of child pornography. Deuel was sentenced in the U.S. District Court in 2015 to 87 months imprisonment and 10 years supervised release as a result of his conviction for distribution of child pornography, he admitted that he again possessed approximately 1,000 images of child pornography and more than 200 video files of child pornography. Sentencing on the latest conviction will be on November 29th, Deuel faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life.
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State Police responded to Otsego County Highway 13 and Hawks Road in the town of Pittsfield for a report of a vehicle on fire with a person trapped inside. Troopers learned that firefighters were already on scene and confirmed that the vehicle was fully engulfed with a person inside who was deceased. An investigation revealed that the 36-year-old female operator went off the roadway, struck an embankment and a tree.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Tuesday to a 2 car motor vehicle accident at State Highway 23 and County Highway 10 in the Town of Davenport. Initial reports state that a car was traveling Northwest on County Highway 10, it entered the intersection of County Highway 10 and State Highway 23, when it was it was struck by a pickup truck traveling Southwest on State Highway 23. A female passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the car suffered serious, life threatening injuries. The male driver of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries and his male passenger was uninjured. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team, no tickets have been issued and no arrests have been made.
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Sidney Rotary Club & Cullman Child Developmental Center of Sidney continue to gain popularity with their free summer events, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert said that their recent Dairy Day event was very successful, and they anticipate similar attendance at the “Big Rig Event” August 6th:
(Larry Halbert 7-27-22)
Halbert said that the event will be held at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney, more information is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook Page, or by calling 563-PLAY.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-27-22
The World Health Organization declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, & the State Department of Health continues to monitor the current monkeypox outbreak. Chenango County Department of Public Health Director Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that they are prepared if a case is confirmed locally:
(Isaiah Sutton 7-26-22)
Sutton said that anyone with symptoms of monkeypox should first call their health care provider, more information is also available by calling the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.
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The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing County route 14 in the Town of Franklin to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. today, to remove a large tree. The closure will be between Church Street and Blue School Road. The traveling public should seek alternate routes. Because of this work, the DPW will not be closing County Road 16 Today, it will be closed tomorrow, July 28th.
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Village of Sidney officials announced that today, at approximately 10:00am, the Circle Drive Booster Pump will be going online. Resident may notice discolored water that should clear up quickly.
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]]>State Police have arrested a woman who allegedly stabbed a man inside Stewart’s in Sherburne last night. State Police said that an Investigator walked into the Stewart’s when he saw a man and a woman physically fighting. He attempted to separate the two when the woman stabbed the man. The Investigator restrained the woman and store employees called 911. The victim, identified as 56 year old Daniel Purdy of Sherburne was transported to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with serious but non-life threatening injuries. 25 year old Jessica Collins of Sherburne was charged with 1st Degree Assault, She was processed and transported to Chenango County Jail. State Police were assisted on scene by Chenango County Deputies, the investigation is continuing.
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The State DEC reminds area residents that in spite of the fact that the Burn Ban ends Saturday, weather conditions are still favorable for the spread of brush fires. A Brush Fire spreads when conditions remain dry, with brisk winds & difficult terrain are prevalent.
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The Raymond Corporation was recently honored by New York State Skills USA with a Distinguished Service Award for their support and contributions to career and technical education. Raymond received the award during the NYS Skills USA Championships showcase in Syracuse, last month, more information is available at raymondcorp.com.
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New York State honored 49 police officers who recently sacrificed their lives in service to New York State. The 49 officers honored Tuesday in Albany represented 6 Police Agencies, the Police Officers Memorial in Albany now includes the names of 1,717 men and women from 150 police departments across New York State.
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SUNY Delhi named Dr. Mary Bonderoff as the Officer in Charge, following the resignation of President Michael Laliberte, who took a similar position in Maine. The College is searching for a new President currently, SUNY Delhi Commencement exercises will be held tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the Track Field.
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The Chenango County Health Department announced that Marcas Flindt has retired after 25 years as Public Health Director. Isaiah Sutton has been appointed the new Public Health Director by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, Sutton has served in Chenango County since 2005, he was Environmental Health Director since 2011.
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School District will ask for voter approval of their budgets next Tuesday State Wide, with many also adding propositions for building projects or vehicle purchases, and also for Board of Education seats. Locally Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they were able to keep the tax levy increase under the state cap:
(Tim Ryan 5-13-22)
Ryan said that the BG Budget totals $21.4 million dollars, voting will be from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM at Greenlawn Elementary & Guilford Elementary Schools on Tuesday.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-13-22
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 car property damage automobile accident on County Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin on May 5th. Deputies determined that the vehicle crossed over the dividing lines, entered into the oncoming lane of travel, struck guardrails, causing it to become disabled. 53-year-old Dorian Stewart of Unadilla was operating the vehicle with a suspended license and in an intoxicated state, she was charged with failure to keep right, aggravated unlicensed operation and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Stewart was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Franklin Court at a later date
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will reopen the doors soon to the History Center at 183 Main Street in downtown Oneonta, after a 4 month closure for renovations, Director Marcela Micucci explains:
(Marcela Micucci 5-2-22)
The Grand Re-opening will be Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, they will unveil the Small Community, Big Ideas: Greater Oneonta exhibit, with interactive and digital features and a variety of previously unseen objects from Society’s archives, to register for the free event, go to eventbrite.com..
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]]>2 Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies suffered minor injuries late Saturday night, as they were answering a call in a patrol car when they were hit by another vehicle at East Main Street and North Broad Street in Norwich. 19 year old Seth Wessels was the driver of the pickup truck that struck the Deputies patrol vehicle, he was found to be intoxicated at the time of the accident, he was charged with DWI by Norwich City Police, who responded to the accident. 1 of the deputies returned to work after being treated at Chenango Memorial Hospital, the other suffered a wrist injury & is expected to miss some time. the investigation is opngoing, Wessels will appear in Norwich City court at a later date.
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Chenango County Health Department continues to urge County residents to get vaccinated, as they are experiencing a surge again in COVID 19 cases, Spokesman Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that research shows that naturally immunity after having COVID once, has minimal effect in getting COVID a 2nd time:
(Isaiah Sutton 12-6-21)
Chenango County Residents can register to get vaccinated by going to the co.chenango.ny.us, The County reported 280 active cases, with 23% of those vaccinated, and they have 9 people hospitalized & 622 quarantined.
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NYSEG reported that they are preparing for the high winds forecast across the region today. NYSEG said its storm team has been proactively staging crews in the areas that could be significantly impacted, as they anticipate wind gusts up to 40 to 50 miles per hour.
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that members of the Sheriff’s Office recently completed a fundraiser in participation of “No-Shave November” and awarded donations to 2 local Delaware County agencies. Officers raised $1,000, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-6-21
Governor Kathy Hochul reported 3 more cases of omicron variant of COVID in New York State. Positivity rates, the number hospitalized is over 3200, & the number in ICU Beds & on Ventilators continues to increase, more information is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data
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Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID test positivity rates. Testing on Thursday & Friday showed a rate of 16.67%, with 103 new cases, 23 hospitalized, 340 active cases and 403 quarantined. 53.4% of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated.
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State Police issued 12,975 tickets statewide during this year’s special Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. Troopers arrested 183 people for DWI and investigated 1,041 crashes, including one fatal crash. Troopers issued over 4600 tickets for speeding, 440 for Distracted Driving, over 1520 for Seat belt violations & 119 for the Move Over Law.
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The Attorney General’s Office has determined the police actions in the fatal shooting of an Oneonta man in April were justified to prevent the death of a child. Tyler Green was fatally shot during a confrontation with Oneonta police on April 6th, after Green made violent threats against his partner, who was visiting his house with their nearly-2-year-old child. Oneonta Police officers saw Green pull a knife and threatened to kill her, he cut his partner’s leg and swung the knife at 1 of the officers & grabbed his son by the leg & swung the knife at the child, when Sergeant Ralph Pajerski, fired 2 shots striking Green in the back. Green was transported to Fox Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. The Inductees are Player Manager Gil Hodges, Pitcher Jim Kaat, outfielders Minnie Miñoso & Tony Oliva, & Negro League players Bud Fowler and Buck O’Neil to Cooperstown. Hodges, Kaat, Miñoso and Oliva were elected by the Golden Days Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot comprised of candidates whose primary contribution to the game came from 1950-69. Fowler and O’Neil were elected by the Early Baseball Era Committee, which considered a 10-person ballot of candidates whose primary contribution the game came prior to 1950.
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]]>Chenango County Public Health confirmed 4 more COVID-19 attributed deaths in the county from COVID 19, bringing their total number of deaths to 91 spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-23-21)
Chenango County continues to have COVID 19 numbers as high, or higher than the numbers they were getting in January of this year, there are 238 active cases, 1/3 of which are fully vaccinated, 5 are hospitalized and 582 are quarantined.
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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 5 and older. Vaccines are available for children ages 5 to 11 in pediatric clinics and school-based health centers across the region, parents should make an appointment by calling the child’s practitioner. Future Vaccine clinics will be posted soon at bassett.org or on the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, in the Southern Tier, Buckingham Manufacturing will be able to purchase New equipment, The Delaware County IDA will expand the existing Andes food hub, “Catskills Harvest,” to include an advanced geothermal and solar powered carbon-neutral greenhouse & also for the Delhi Industrial Wastewater Pipeline to address environmental concerns , and Finback Brewery will re-develop a 320-acre farm in the Town of Walton into a brewery, taproom, orchard, and modern bed & breakfast.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for October, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 7.1% in September to 6.9% in October 2021. Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware & Otsego Counties both had 3.9% unemployment in October.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act today.
(Gillibrand 11-23-21)
In the first year of the pandemic, WIC providers reported a 2.5% increase in WIC participation, and more than 360,000 low-income New Yorkers continue relying on this social safety net to feed themselves and their families. To keep up with the growing need, Gillibrand’s bill would codify 2 waivers granted through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that simplified user access to WIC benefits by offering remote services, and it would also invest $60 million to modernize the critical safety net program.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-23-21
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more COVID deaths, bringing their total up to 74 during this pandemic. Delaware County had 70 more positive cases of COVID 19 during the latest reporting period of Saturday through Monday, there are now 265 active cases, 12 hospitalized & 366 quarantined. 53.2% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated while 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 32% of the cases are in public schools among students & staff.
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The Windsor Central School District will hold a special vote on two propositions today; the 1st is a $27.5-million-dollar Capital Improvement Project with 85% state aid & capital reserves covering the costs. The 2nd proposition is for the purchase of three 66-passenger buses at a cost not to exceed $390,000 dollars, the new buses would replace old busses with high mileage, and State aid would cover 90% of the cost with the rest coming from the district’s annual budget. More information is available at windsor-csd.org
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The Guilford Town Board will hold a Special ZOOM meeting at 6:30 PM tonight, to review the December 13th Special Election resolution for the local Cannabis Opt Out Law, Election day Ballot Instructions & the ballot. ZOOM instruction can be found on the town of Guilford Website.
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The Laurens Central School District announced that they will be all remote learning today, due to a number of students & staff suffering from COVID 19.
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]]>Chenango County Health Department reported today that the number of Active Cases of COVID 19 is back up to levels they had in January & they have 593 quarantined. Health Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-19-21)
Sutton said that people need to be vigilant about wearing masks, social distancing, limiting large gatherings, and they should get fully vaccinated & get a booster shot if eligible, and those who feel ill should get tested for COVID. More information is available at 337-1673. Chenango County has
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The 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday at 12:30 pm. The Norwich YMCA spokesperson Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 11-12-21)
The annual event directly benefits the YMCA, to register for the run, go to raceroster.com/events, More information is available by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622 and ask to speak to Shannon Gawronski or Jamey Mullen, or by emailing Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.
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Helios Care announced that their annual Tree Of Lights Ceremony will return to an “In-Person” Event this Sunday, Director of Development & Marketing Alicia Fish explains:
(Alicia Fish 11-16-21)
More information about the Tree of Lights, or other programs can be found at helioscare.org or by calling 432-6773.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold their in person fundraising Auction Sunday at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta. An online auction with separate items can be found at 32auctions.com, more information is available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
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6ZERO7 Events announced their HOLIDAY SHOP AND SIP series from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM this Saturday at Main Street Social, next door to Main Street Grill & Bakery. The events will also be held on Saturday November 27th and December 4th. The series will feature locally made products, crafts, ornaments, novelties and more.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-19-21
Afton Firefighters responded at around 4:00 AM today to 115 State Highway 41 for a barn fire/ Afton received mutual aid from the Bainbridge, Coventry & Harpursville Fire Departments, initial reports suggests that the building was a total loss.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for ages 5 to 11 on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register go to apps2.health.ny.gov. J&J vaccine will be available for walk-ins over the age of 18. For more information call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
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Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics, that will be open to the public. O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the Moderna vaccine only. Appointments are required at 746-0525. Also, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, that clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No appointment is needed for the Oneonta clinic. More Information is available at bassett.org and the Bassett Facebook page.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41-year-old Robert Smith of Walton and charged him with one count each of Criminal Mischief and Petit Larceny. Smith is accused of unlawfully removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle without owner’s consent which resulted in damage to the vehicle. Smith was released on an appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Norwich Native Matt Beadle has formed a Billy Joel Tribute Band with top musicians in the state, and they will be performing in Norwich on Saturday November 20th at 7:30 PM the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Beadle told WCDO News about “The Billy Joel Guys” and about playing a concert back in his hometown:
(Matt Beadle 11-19-21)
Beadle said that tickets are available at Nazzitto’s Wines & Liquors, the Chenango County Council of the Arts, at eventbrite.com, or through the “Billy Joel Guys” Facebook page.
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]]>Chenango County Public Health has witnessed an increase in COVID 19 cases lately, like its surrounding Counties have, Public Health Spokesman Isaiah Sutton commented:
(Isaiah Sutton 9-24-21)
Sutton said that they reported 140 active cases today, which includes 51 vaccinated cases, they are up to 344 people quarantined & 3 hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a violation of post release conditions imposed by the Village of Walton Court has resulted in the arrest of a Sidney man. Deputies & Sidney Police officers arrested 42-year-old Dana-John Britton of Sidney on the warrant for the parole violation after his release from the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Britton was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections is reminding county potential voters that October 8th is the last day to register in person and to postmark a registration form for the November 2nd General Election. On this year’s ballot is a Supreme Court Justice seat and many Town Offices, plus 5 State propositions and the Town of Colchester has one proposition on the Ballot. Early voting will be in their Delhi office from October 23rd through October 31st, more information is available at delcony.us or by calling 832-5321.
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Chenango River Theatre will present only the 2nd staging of “The Craftsman ‘ a new play by author Bruce Graham that premiered in Philadelphia recently. Theatre spokesman Bill Lelbach explains:
(Bill Lelbach 9-24-21)
Lelbach said that the Author Bruce Graham will be in attendance on opening night to see the show, which will run from October 8th through the 24th, on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30 & Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM, Tickets can be purchased at chenangorivertheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 656-8499.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-24-21
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding their “Halfway To The Hooley” event in Downtown Sidney tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 9-24-21)
Schunk said that other events will also be going on at the Sidney Cultural Community Center at Main & Bridge Street, in addition to the Division & Main Street activities Saturday.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department announced that a Child Safety Car Seat Check Event will be held on Saturday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Visions Federal Credit Union on State Highway 12 in Norwich. State Certified Child Safety Car Seat Technicians on hand to check for correct car seat installation, proper car seat fit for your child and the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be replacing any car seats, at no cost to the family, that are found to be expired or do not properly fit your child. More information is available at 337-1874.
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The State DEC announced that another State Free Fishing Day will be held Saturday, where anyone can fish in New York State and no fishing license is required. All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply. The next State Free fishing date after tomorrow, is November 11th, and more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor
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]]>After 18 months into the COVID 19 pandemic, the public is asking questions regarding quarantine rules regarding the vaccinated & the unvaccinated, Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health explains:
(Isaiah Sutton 9-23-21)
Sutton said that the advice is consistent with the State Health Department & CDC Guidelines & they recommend that people follow the State health department guidance on all COVID-19 protocol. Chenango County reports 140 active cases with 41% vaccinated, 339 are quarantined & 6 are hospitalized, 2 of those are vaccinated.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for our region through late tonight; local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he predicts regarding today’s predicted thunderstorms:
(Townsend 9-23-21)
Townsend said that the chance for Flash Flooding in the WCDO listening area is about 10% today & into tonight.
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The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a bat has test positive for Rabies on Wednesday in Oneonta. Officials said that 1 person has started rabies post exposure treatment; more information about rabies is available by calling 547-4230.
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State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has tendered his resignation to Governor Kathy Hochul today, and she has accepted the resignation. Dr. Zucker has presided over the State Department of Health for almost 7 1/2 years; a search for his successor will begin shortly.
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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Tuesday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M., in Albany. On the agenda for that meeting is the application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of their proposed Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford. The meeting is available online at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, announced support of the bipartisan Senior Financial Empowerment Act, to protect seniors from fraud and targeted financial scams, and is urging the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen protections for seniors:
(Gillibrand 9-23-21)
Gillibrand said that Millions of seniors have been victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with a noticeable increase in those scams throughout the pandemic, in New York State alone, seniors are estimated to lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-23-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Ubiquity Solar will establish its U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing operations at the former IBM site in Endicott. The company expects to repurpose 800,000 square-feet of space at the former campus, representing an approximately $61 million investment, Ubiquity Solar expects to create up to 150 highly skilled jobs, they expect to be fully operational at the Endicott campus by the end of 2022.
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Delaware County Public Health continues to see an increase in COVID 10 cases, with 29 new cases in the last 2 days for an 8.9% positivity rate, they have 196 active cases, 5 hospitalized and 383 quarantined. 50.1% of the total population is vaccinated, 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, and 27% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students/employees.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that tonight’s Annual Recognition Dinner has been moved to Club 55 on Union Street, starting at 5:00 PM. This year: The Citizen of the Year’s Award goes to Erin Insinga of Delaware Valley Humane Society; Business of the Years is East Main Lanes Organization of the Years goes to the Sidney Memorial Library & the Better Together award goes to Sidney School District Superintendent Eben Bullock.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli identified 19 local governments this year that are in fiscal stress, including 6 counties, 4 cities, and 9 towns. The report is based on financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis from January 1st to December 31st, locally, only Broome County was listed as “susceptible to fiscal stress”.
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]]>It’s been a year since Nasir Azmat of Franklin was charged with 40 counts animal cruelty, for having dogs trained for illegal dog fighting housed in deplorable conditions on his property, the dogs were removed to area shelters. Erin Insinga of the Delaware Valley Humane Society was one of those tasked with removing the dogs & getting them checked up & re-trained to be able to re-home the animals, she gave WCDO an update on the pit bulls & 1 German Shepard, known as the “Franklin 20”:
(Erin Insinga 2-5-21)
The COVID 19 pandemic shut down the ability for The Delaware County District Attorney’s office to bring the case before a Grand Jury, Azmat pleaded “not guilty” to all charges on February 27th in Franklin Town Court.
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The State health Department announced that they were back over 200,000 tests Thursday, with 203,000 tested & over 8700 positive tests for a 4.31% positivity rate. Hospitalizations went below 8000 to 7937 Thursday, the lowest level in a month, there were 1516 ICU patients & 1000 on Ventilators, there were 153 COVID deaths Thursday.
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Chenango County Public Health reported their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they had 29 new positive cases, with 25 hospitalized, 139 active cases & 370 quarantined, there have been 1964 recoveries & over 71,600 tests performed.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has investigated a few instances where people have shot & damaged Fiber Optic cables that County residents rely on for Internet, Television & general Information sending & receiving, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond comments:
(Sheriff DuMond 2-5-21)
Sheriff DuMond said that most of the instances have occurred affected Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Companies, but the damage disrupted customers all over the county, including various emergency services, including the Sheriff’s Department.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society announced that Dr. Marcela Micucci has been named as the New Director, replacing the retiring Bob Brzozowski. Micucci is a 2006 graduate of Oneonta High School, who is returning to her hometown to bring the Society into the future, she told WCDO News about this opportunity:
(Marcela Micucci 2-5-21)
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is located at 183 Main Street; more information is available at OneontaHistory.org or 432-0960.
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State Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Route 13 in the town of Homer. 55 year old Michael Knickerbocker of Cincinnatus has been identified as the deceased, Police said that he was the only occupant of a Chevrolet that struck a parked U-Haul truck making deliveries and parked on the shoulder of State Route 13. Knickerbocker was taken to an area hospital & was pronounced deceased. 2 people were in the U-Haul, A 49-year-old male was in the rear of the truck looking for a package when the vehicle was struck, he was taken to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with head and neck pain, the 2nd delivery person was able to jump out of the way & was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
A.M. NEWS Friday 2-5-21
State Police and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run today through Monday. During the recent “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign during the holiday season, law enforcement agencies issued more than 70,000 tickets for vehicle and traffic violations and made 2,067 DWI arrests.
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Construction has been completed on bridge projects in the Southern Tier. Local Work included the Replacement of the State Route 8 Bridge over Beaver Creek in the Town of Columbus, and the Replacement of 2 Bridges carrying State Route 41 over Cornell Creek and Wilkins Brook in the Towns of Afton and Coventry.
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Bassett Healthcare Network is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing at the Oneonta Health Center at 125 Main Street, for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required at 433-6510, the testing will be offered tomorrow & Saturday, February 20th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Chenango County Health Department recommends that this Sunday, people should refrain from rational Super Bowl Parties, Spokesman Isaiah Sutton explains:
(Isaiah Sutton 2-5-21)
Sutton said that people should also continue to follow the recommendations for social distancing, wearing masks, & indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences is still limited to no more than 10 people in New York State.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases Thursday out of 264 tested, there are 16 hospitalized, 90 active cases & 278 quarantined.
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]]>Chenango County Public Health reports that they have 49 active cases currently, with 223 active quarantines & 4 people are hospitalized. Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 10-20-20)
Sutton said that the County has had 313 Total Confirmed Cases since March, with 246 recoveries, 7 deaths, & over 33,556 tests conducted.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that over 82,000 COVID 19 tests were conducted statewide Monday, resulting in 998 Positive tests. 942 were hospitalized, Monday, 194 are in ICU beds & 99 were on Ventilators. There were 12 deaths from COVID Monday. Governor Cuomo today signed an Executive Order extending the state’s moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through January 1st.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that the states of Arizona & Maryland have been added to the state’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory; No Areas Are Removed. $3 states are now on the list, which can be located at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. The Governor also said that Non-Essential Interstate Travel between Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is also discouraged at this time; due to those state’s having a higher rate of Infection for COVID 19.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Kelly Gillet of Johnson City, for the shooting death of 39 year old John Ryan of Sherburne. Ryan’s body was found at 7 Gould Drive in Sherburne, Gillet was charged with 2nd degree murder, and she faces court action shortly.
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This Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM, Gavin’s Pizzeria on Division Street in Sidney will be hosting the Baristacrats Coffee Bar from Afton and the pair will be donating 10% of the day’s sales to the Afton VFW Building Project. The Baristacrats Coffee Bar will operate from the Gavin’s Italian Ice take out window, The Afton VFW building project includes renovations to the building, which was built in 1898. Contributions can also be mailed to P.O. Box 238, Afton NY 13730.”
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the graduation of the Sheriff’s newest K9 Team; Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 “Eli”. K9 Eli is named after the first Sheriff of Delaware County, Elias Butler, who served in 1797. Deputy Kyle Karcher and K9 Eli were 1 of 10 teams that graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Academy in Montgomery on October 9th.
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Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that 20 year old Caleb Casteline of Johnson City Pleaded Guilty today to 1st degree manslaughter, for the stabbing of Q-Quan Richardson of Binghamton at a party in the town of Union in August. Casteline is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading to the lesser charge.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office was notified Monday Night by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office of a stolen vehicle on I-81 heading for Broome County. A Broome County patrol located the vehicle on State Route 11 in the Town of Barker clocked at 125 Miles per Hour, deputies deployed tire deflating devices across the road, the vehicle ran over the device, failed to negotiate a curve & hit a house. The driver 19-year-old Franklin Chambers of Buffalo suffered facial injuries & a leg fracture, 3 occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. A bag near the scene was retrieved, with 2 handguns and counterfeit money. Deputies located 17-year-old Kiana Tucker nearby & she was taken into custody. Chambers was taken to Wilson Hospital & will be processed shortly on a number of felonies; Tucker was arraigned for several felonies & was remanded to the custody of the Erie County Youth Services Center. The investigation is ongoing.
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Chenango County Public Health released their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they report 194 total cases since March, with 145 Active Quarantines, no Active Hospitalizations, 7 deaths, 168 Recoveries, and they have performed 15157 tests. Isaiah Sutton of Chenango County Public Health said that a latest positive test showed that the individual was at 2 Norwich Bars recently, & ignored Pandemic protocols:
(Isaiah Sutton 7-24-20)
Sutton said that all of the local counties have been seeing increases again, largely due to larger summertime gatherings; he urges that people continue to practice socially distancing, wear a face mask properly & avoid large gatherings wherever possible.
The Broome County Health Department announced Friday that they are up to 906 positive cases of COVID 19, with 63 deaths, 695 recoveries and 610 are being monitored by the Health Department.
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The Afton Open Air Market hosted by 6zero7 Advertising will hold their first free event of the summer tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1386 State Route 7. Melissa Matthews of 6Zero7 Advertising comments:
(Melissa Matthews 7-24-20)
Suburban Propane is allowing guests to park in their neighboring lot during the Open Air Market, social distancing & face mask wearing is mandatory.
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Sales tax revenue for local governments in the state dropped 27.1% in the 2nd quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Most counties outside of New York City saw an improvement compared to the significant drops they experienced from the pandemic in April and May; more information is available at osc.state.ny.us
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that Diane Munro of Roxbury has been confirmed by the state senate as a member of the Olympic Regional Development Authority. Munro has held positions as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, & while a Sidney resident Years ago, she was a co-founder of Sidney Area Youth Advocate Program, and the Tri-Town Boys and Girls Club, she currently serves the board of directors of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County, and is a member of the Delaware County and Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce, the appointment runs through June 19, 2024.
Governor Cuomo stated Thursday that New York State has one license for bars & restaurants, and people are misunderstanding the concept of outdoor dining;
(Cuomo food bars)
The State Police & State Liquor Authority will look into as many cases as they can of violating of the state laws, local police agencies are also being asked to enforce the law.
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Delaware County received 2 new positive test results for COVID-19 Thursday and no additional recoveries. The known active cases in the County as of today is 7, To date there have been 91 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 56 people under mandatory quarantine and 10 people under precautionary quarantine, 6 people are isolated at home and 1 is in the hospital, 6 people have died and 78 have fully recovered.
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Police are looking for a 93 year old Rockland County man with dementia, who may be driving in the local region. Joseph Buffamento is described as a white man, 5’5″ about 135 pounds, with gray hair, Brown eyes, driving a 2002 Toyota Rav 4 with license plate number 556823, he was last seen driving on Oquaga Lake Road at about 7:30 PM last night. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. (Buffamento was located safely at home Friday morning)
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State Senator Jim Seward announced Senate passage of legislation to assist a retired teacher from Otsego County who was being forced to repay the State Teachers Retirement System nearly $64,000 due to multiple accounting errors. Katherine Sweeney retired from teaching from the Richfield Springs school district in 2004, in 2018 & again in 2019 she was informed that she was overcompensated & had to reimburse the State Retirement System. Sweeney contacted Senator Seward, the issue was corrected, legislation passed both houses & the bill will now go to the governor for final approval.
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The State DOT is advising motorists that State Route 7 between Chase Street and Mill Street in the Town of Worcester, will be closed until approximately September 1 to replace the large culvert over West Hill Road Creek. Through traffic is being diverted to I-88 from exit 18 (Schenevus) to exit 19 (Worcester). Detours are posted. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.
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