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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-9-21

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-9-21

State Police at Endwell arrested 32 year old James Kvassay of the town of Union on Sunday, for the felony 3rd degree Arson. Troopers were dispatched to assist with a house fire on Foster Street in the town of Union, their investigation revealed that Kvassay allegedly intentionally set the residence on fire, he was arrested & was transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with the Price Chopper & Tops Friendly Market supermarket chains, where they will divest themselves of 12 stores located around the state, in connection with the companies’ proposed merger, in order to promote competition & keep groceries prices from going up even more than they have been. The agreement resolves an 8-month investigation that the Office of the Attorney General conducted with the Federal Trade Commission, it will continue to keep union jobs in the stores. Price Chopper and Tops have closed on the merger the 2 companies today, The stores will keep their names and management but will be owned by a new parent company called Northeast Grocery. C&S Wholesale Grocers agreed to purchase the divested stores, including the Tops location in Cooperstown.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Great Western Catskills Film Commission. The commission will use of occupancy tax revenue, The Commission was created to develop the motion picture, television, advertising, and entertainment media industry in Delaware County. The primary focus of the commission is to increase local employment opportunities and increase revenue for Delaware County businesses. The project is spearheaded by Delhi resident Lisa Wisely, the website is GreatWesternCatskillsFilmCommission.com, anyone with a potential filming location is encouraged to submit information on the website.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Jolly Holly days parade on December 3rd this year, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 11-9-21)

Anyone needing more information can email the chamber: office@sidneychamber.org or call 561-2642.

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Operation Merry Christmas has placed more of their Christmas Trees in Area businesses, where people can take a tag off of the tree and return with the item requested on the tag. Program Spokesperson Dorene Ireland said that last year was one of the busiest years in the program’s history:

(Dorene Ireland 11-9-21)

Ireland said that the give away day will be on Saturday December 11th starting at 9:00 AM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, more information is available on the Opreation Merry Christmas Facebook page.

A.M. News TUESDAY 11-9-21

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino, former Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and others will be unveiling the newly-named “Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge” today at 1:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the James S. Moore Post 167, 4466 River Road in Downsville in the parking lot. Legislation was passed last year by Crouch in honor of the fallen veterans who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta 2022 Kickoff Meeting will be held tonight in Bainbridge. The meeting will be held at Galaxy Bowl starting at 7:00 PM

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Delaware County Public Health reported another death from COVID 19 in their latest report, covering Saturday through Monday, they have had 65 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Delaware County had 76 new cases, for a positivity rate of 6.8.%, they increased to 196 active cases, 12 hospitalized and 220 quarantined.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-1-17

wcdonews — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:26:40 +0000

Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir made only a mild adjustment to the bail of Ernest Franklin of Guilford this week. Franklin’s cash bail remained the same at $125,000, bond was reduced from $250,000 to $200,000 Thursday, Franklin is accused of planning the murder of his special needs son Jeffrey Franklin & setting fire to the family home to cover up the murder. Heather Franklin is currently out on bail; both will be tried separately next year, according to Chenango County DA Joe McBride.
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The Toys for Tots train will make its annual appearance in Bainbridge Saturday, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 12-1-17)

The Toys for Tots train is also scheduled to stop in Oneonta at about 1:30 PM Saturday.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, tomorrow at the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium. BG High School Teacher Amy LaFever told WCDO News that the proceeds would benefit the BG Angel Fund:

(Amy LaFever 12-1-17)

Among the activities from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM tomorrow, will be crafts for children, a Chinese Auction, a bake sale, and $5 pictures with Santa, plus a pancake breakfast in the Greenlawn cafeteria, more information is available at 437-7896.
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Santa will be appearing in Unadilla Saturday, with events starting at 9:00 AM with a Breakfast at the Methodist Church followed by Classic Christmas Movies at the Library. At 1:00 pm, The Parade line up on Sperry Street, at 1:30 pm, Santa arrives by Fire Truck at Community Center to meet with area children. Other Activities planned include Musical Performances by Unatego High School Band, & the Unadilla Rotary Club Basket Raffles. The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce and Unadilla Rotary Club sponsor the day’s events
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The Home for the Holidays Parade Hosted by Destination Oneonta will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Main Street in Oneonta. Following the Parade will be the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Jubilee & Gingerbread Contest in the Foothills Performing Arts Center Atrium. The Inaugural Festival of the Trees will be held in the Foothills Production Room.
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The 8th annual Binghamton Train Show will held tomorrow at the American Legion on Robinson Street. The event is sponsored by Village Train & Hobby of Windsor, owner Jeff Olin comments:

(Jeff Olin 12-1-17)

Olin said that about 60 vendors would be set up Saturday; more information is available at 655-1700.
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The annual Afton Christmas Parade will be held downtown tomorrow, spokesperson Kyle James explains:

(Kyle James 12-1-17)

The event is sponsored by the Friends of Afton; more information is available at their Facebook page, or by calling 208-5005.
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The Jericho Arts Council will have a performance with teh Binghamton Madrigal Singers Saturday evening at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Spokesman Phil wade explains:

(Phil Wade 12-1-17)

Wade said that tickets atre avaialebl at the box office at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Tickets can be reserved by calling 288-3882.

The State DEC, the Chautauqua County DA’s Office & and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department announced that 34 year old Thomas Jadlowski of Sherman, surrendered to officers, he is accused of shooting his neighbor, 43 year old Rosemary Bilquist, while she was walking her dogs on November 22nd. Jadlowski was arraigned on a 2-count indictment for 2nd degree manslaughter & hunting after legal hours. Billquist died from a gunshot wound at a local hospital within hours of the incident.
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New York State Office of General Services announced that a special exhibition at the Empire State Plaza, “AIDS: Art in Protest,” will open today on World AIDS Day. The event is free and open to the public, it will be held at the exhibit space located on the walls adjacent to the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center and Gift Shop. The exhibit will be on display until January 1, 2018
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Jolly Holly Days” celebration this evening in Downtown Sidney. The annual Parade will start tonight at 6:00 PM, followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony, & Santa will be see area children at his headquarters at Whitaker Way.
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Tickets are still available for Carol of the King, The Irish Dance Christmas, at the Chenango Arts Council’s Martin W. Kappel Theater Saturday night. Council CEO Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 12-1-17)

Tickets are available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
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A Chenango County Free Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday in Norwich. The clinic will be held at the Norwich Fire Station at 31 East Main Street from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Saturday.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-30-16

wcdonews — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:04:39 +0000

State Police arrested 32-year-old Curtis Commesso of Bainbridge for reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal contempt, after troopers were advised of a domestic dispute on I-88 in the Town of Fenton. Commesso allegedly drove recklessly by another vehicle that was occupied by his ex-girlfriend, their young child and others, he swerved in front of the victim’s vehicle, and the behavior violated a court order of protection. Commesso was arraigned in the Town of Fenton Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending future court action.
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New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Additionally, auditors identified 15 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated the laws or regulations of a health care program. So far, about $2.4 million of the overpayments were recovered. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.
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A New York state environmental conservation officer was hospitalized after being shot while investigating illegal hunting in Columbia County. State police say 2 En-Con officers were checking out reports of trespassing with shots fired Tuesday afternoon; Officer James Davey was shot in the pelvic area by 54-year-old Alan Blanchard of Gallatin. Davey underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Blanchard was charged Tuesday night with assault. He was being held Wednesday in county jail without bail.
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The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 59-year-old Rhonda Wing of Morris for DWI Saturday after she crashed her car in the Town of Pittsfield. Wing was arraigned at the Pittsfield Town Court and is expected to reappear December 21st.
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The State Assembly held a public hearing in Albany today regarding the rapid increase in student debt by college graduates. Statistics compiled by the state comptroller’s office shows that student loan debt has doubled in the last decade. Last year, New York residents had an average of $32,200 in student debt, which is well above the national average of about $25,500.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 46-year-old Ronald Walley of Walton, for DWI, failure to keep right and speed unreasonable and prudent, following a 1-car rollover accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Walley was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court on December 28th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Christmas Parade this Friday night in downtown Sidney. Sidney Chamber President Stephanie Taylor said that this year’s theme is “A Country Christmas:”

(Steph Taylor 11-30-16)

Taylor said that they will also hold their house decorating contest again this year, with 30 local homes winning the “Spirit Award” More information is available at the new Chamber office at 85 main street in Sidney.
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The Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will have their next meeting today; The Sidney High School Student Teen Institute team will present their recent experiences at the State Prevention Network’s Conference. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-30-16)

Tonight’s meeting runs from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Sidney High School Library & is open to the public.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Cooperstown & Binghamton this afternoon. At 12:00 PM Hochul will tour Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown & at 2:00 PM she will announce the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition Winners at Binghamton University.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State DEC will hold a public scoping meeting for a study on flood-damage reduction needs today. the meeting will be held in the Sidney Memorial Public Library at 6:30 PM in the Smart Community Room. The Public is invited to attend.
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The State DOT announced that bridge work on State Route 30/206 northbound and southbound over the East Branch of the Delaware River in the town Colchester will require intermittent road closures in both directions starting today through December 2 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Crews will be setting bridge girders for the new bridge. Motorists will encounter traffic stoppages intermittently for 10 – 15 minutes several times during the work hours daily. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.
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American Red Cross blood drives will be held at both local BOCES campuses today. One blood drive will be held at the Harold campus on state route 206 in Masonville from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, another blood drive will be held at the Norwich BOCES campus from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which came from Oneonta this year, will be seen on the big screen at the Foothills Performing Arts center tonight. Center Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 11-30-16)

The tree was removed recently from the Eichler property at Country Club Road in Oneonta; it will be let in the televised ceremony tonight & will be on display until January 7th.
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