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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21

wcdonews — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:09:29 +0000

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21

State Police announced today that 22 year old Michael Andreev Jr. has been charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree murder & 1 count of criminal possession of a weapon, for allegedly stabbing his father, 67 year old Michael Andreev Sr. and 12-year-old sister, Sofia Trusova in Jordanville Sunday. State Police said that they found Andreev Jr. in the front yard of the family residence with a neck laceration Sunday, he was taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment, and he was discharged today & was taken into police custody, he was processed and was being held in the Herkimer County Jail without bail, the investigation is still ongoing.

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The State Senate hearings into New York’s election difficulties concluded in Albany Tuesday. Several County Board of Elections reported problems in the 22nd Congressional District race Between Anthony Brindisi & Claudia Tenney, which took weeks to decide in court; eventually Tenney was declared the winner. Reforms may be forwarded in the State Senate based on the findings in the latest hearings.

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Melissa Stagnaro has been named Executive Director of the Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation; she succeeds Deb Cassavaugh, who retired this summer. Stagnaro joined the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital team in December of 2017 as Director of Fundraising & Business Development, she led the Chenango Medical Neighborhood Capital Campaign, which to date has raised in excess of $6 million, twice the campaign’s initial goal.

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The Chenango Arts Council will have their current gallery exhibit continuing for local residents who went to School when the Chenango Arts Council Building was a school building in the Norwich City School District, Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 9-22-21)

O’Neill said that the exhibit will run through October 1st, and that will be followed by a series of Halloween themed events in October, the full list of events can be found at chenangoarts.org, on their Facebook page of by calling 336-ARTS.

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Catholic Charities in Sidney is helping to administer the New York State Excluded Worker Fund, for those who lost income because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Those who would like assistance in applying, or who would like more information can call 604-4071 or 353-5732, or visit dol.ny.gov/EWF.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-22-21

Governor Kathy Hochul announced 120 new “VaxtoSchool” pop-up vaccination sites will take place across New York over a 12-week-period as part of the campaign to increase vaccination rates among younger New Yorkers. The State Department of Health will be working with localities, community-based organizations and healthcare centers to establish these new sites in all regions of the state, each region will be hosting 2 new events per week.

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The State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting today at 5:30 PM, to present the design plans for improvements to pavement, sidewalks and drainage on State Route 7 in the Village of Otego. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and improve resiliency along Main Street from the I-88 ramps to the Otsdawa Creek Bridge. The in-person event will take place at the Otego Fire Department at 5 River Street in Otego. To join online, open the project website at dot.ny.gov/Route7Otego and click on the “Attend Live Public Meeting”, more information is available at 772-7333.

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The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection warned New Yorkers of a fraudulent letter scheme. These illegitimate letters have the heading “Executive Letter of Guarantee” and claim that recipients are due to receive a large payment, supposedly being held by the Department of State, to settle debts relating to the sale of timeshares. The letters are not genuine and were not issued by the Secretary of State.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-20-21

wcdonews — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:22:53 +0000

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-20-21

State Police in Herkimer County are investigation a fatal stabbing in Jordanville late Sunday evening, that resulted in 2 deaths. State Police were called to a home on State Route 167 at around 7:00 PM, a person of interest in the investigation was flown by helicopter to Upstate Medical in Syracuse with unknown injuries, State Police reported that there was no threat to the public.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 116 active cases of COVID 19, 50 of the cases are vaccinated. 291 County Residents are Quarantined, 6 are hospitalized, 1 of those patients is vaccinated. Chenango County has had 4148 total cases, 3891 recoveries & 82 deaths since the pandemic began.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Department Captain Kate Newcomb has announced that she will run for Sheriff after current Sheriff David Harder retires. Newcomb faces State Senator Fred Akshar, who announced earlier this year that he seeks he law enforcement position, rather than run for re-election to the State Senate.

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The ARC Otsego announce that the Hot Cocoa 5k Run and 1k Walk, Run, and Roll will take place on Sunday, November 7th in Neahwa Park. The 1k will start at 9:30am, and the 5k at 10:00 am. To register, visit thearcotsegohotcocoa5krun1kwalkrunroll.itsyourrace.com/register.

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This year, the Home Energy Assistance Program or “HEAP” season is opening early on October 1st. The Delaware County Office for the Aging announced that any individual, age 60 and over, not on SNAP, or Temporary Assistance and was approved for HEAP last year, was automatically sent an application for the 2021-2022 heating season by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Households who did not receive an application may apply by submitting their application at mybenefits.ny.gov. More information is available 832-5750.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting Tuesday morning at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:30 AM, more information about the chamber is available by calling 607-967-8700.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-20-21

Otsego County Department of Health reported that New cases of COVID-19 continue to be high in Otsego County. Since September 1st there have been 408 cases of COVID reported, last week there were 3 deaths related to COVID-19. The most recent deaths occurred in individuals ages 42-78. 94% of all deaths related to COVID are in unvaccinated individuals. Vaccination clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov, many pharmacies are offering vaccinations.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a multi-agency plan to address the school bus driver shortage affecting schools across the state. The plan includes short-term steps to remove barriers and recruit traditional and non-traditional Commercial Driver’s License holders, expand CDL testing opportunities, and enhance processes all designed to get more drivers into school buses. Additionally, New York State is launching outreach to more than 550,000 CDL license holders in New York State. The longer term steps include changes to address the training and licensing of drivers, as well as broader recruitment into the bus driver profession.

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Broadway in Binghamton announced that their new Season starts in October with “JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE”. Tickets will go on sale today at 10:00 AM at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster, more information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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Boy Scout Pack 34 in Sidney will hold a Recruitment Night tonight at 6:00 PM at the United Methodist Church; 12 Liberty Street. All Sidney kids grades K-5 are eligible to join. Interested scouts must bring a parent or guardian and come on over.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-19-18

wcdonews — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:09:10 +0000

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 41 year old Miguel Manchion was indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury for the March 16th homicide of 51 year old Lazar Jones in Binghamton. The indictment charges Manchion with 1st & 2nd degree manslaughter, & 2nd degree Assault, Jones died from blunt force trauma to the head for repeatedly being hit in the head with a glass mug.
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State Police are investigating an accidental drowning on Canadarago Lake Monday last night. The victim is identified as 19-year-old Dustin Groat of Jordanville. Troopers responded at about 9:45 PM Monday, they learned that 2 teenagers were on separate kayaks, they each capsized and one was missing in the water. The investigation revealed that as the storm approached, the teens began to paddle back to the boat launch but Groat’s kayak capsized; he was not wearing a floatation device. The other unidentified teen was unable to find Groat & went back to the shore and call for help. The investigation is continuing.
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The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on the weekend of July 14th & 15th in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO news that deadlines to get teams registered for the annual event will be here soon:

(Tom Revoir 6-4-18)

Registration for each team is $140, Hundreds of teams & thousands of spectators are expected again this year in Norwich for the annual tournament, more information is available at Macker.com.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the 2 people who died in a Motorcycle accident on June 16th on State Route 26 in the Town of Nanticoke. The deceased motorcyclists have been identified as 41 year old Kathryn Schultheis of Binghamton and 39 year old Brandy Lynn of Newark Valley. Deputies said that the operator of the pick-up truck was 35 year old Sarah Robbins of Whitney Point, she was not injured, and the accident is still under investigation.
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State Police arrested 23 year old Khalil Derios Jr of Oneonta, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Derios was stopped after he pulled through a checkpoint on State Route 7 in the town of Oneonta, a search yielded crack cocaine in Derios’s possession, he was arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Oneonta Court for today.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Brandy Hodge of Greene for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Troopers observed Hodge operating a portable electronic device while driving on State Highway 12 in the town of Greene, she was stopped and search uncovered marijuana, her license was also found to be suspended. Hodge was arrested and issued appearance tickets for town of Greene Court on Thursday.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works closed County Road 42 between State Route 26 and George White Road, in the Town of Pharsalia, The closure will be in place for approximately 5 days for the replacement of a large culvert. Motorists are advised to use the detour along Billy Brown Road, Center Road and George White Road, more information is available at 337-1710.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday to a fatal motorcycle crash in Colesville on Cafferty Road. 57-year-old Keith Bernhardsen of Harpursville was located in a field on the side of the road, he was transported Bernhardsen to Wilson Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Bernhardsen attempted to make a left turn and the motorcycle went off the road into the field.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 36 year old Scott Johnson of Sidney Center for DWI, Aggravated DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, plus several other charges, Johnson is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated state with 2 children in his vehicle in the Town of Masonville. Johnson held a conditional license and was operating his vehicle outside of the restrictions; he was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court, and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail, or $5,000 bond pending court action at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Cesar Ortiz of Palms Springs Florida, on charges of driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree, and failure to keep right. Ortiz was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1000 cash or $2000 bond and is to reappear in Town of Hamden Court at a later date. Deputies were assisted by members of the Walton Police Dept.
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The City of Oneonta will hold a public hearing this evening at the Oneonta Common Council Meeting at 7:00 pm at City Hall to receive public comments on the City’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of 1 or more Community Development Block Grant applications for 2018. The City is currently considering a grant application for $230,000 for Nick’s Diner on Chestnut Street.
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Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that crews will be flushing water mains in the high service area starting 9 am to 4 pm, today. Affected areas include: Homer Folks Ave., Overlook Drive, Suncrest Terrace, College Terrace, West St. Ravine Parkway and the streets north of SUNY Oneonta. Flushing in these areas is expected to be completed this week, with flushing in other areas to continue the following week. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. More information is available at 432-2100.