Governor Kathy Hochul announced $230 million in awards will go to 9 upstate airports for revitalization projects. The Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport will get $32 million to fund 2 projects, one will entail a relocation of the General Aviation Terminal to integrate it with the Passenger Terminal, The 2^nd project will construct a new, 3,000-square-foot General Aviation Customs & Border Protection facility south of the terminal.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Hamden for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies received a complaint from Child Protective Services with possible allegations of physical abuse regarding a juvenile. Pierce is accused of striking the victim with excessive force, Pierce was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

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The State Labor department announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by more than 27,000, to just over 8 Million in August. New York State’s unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in July to 4.7% in August, The Labor Participation rate was just over 60%, equaling the number just prior to the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

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The Tri County Chapter of New York State Women will host an AMBA Blood Analysis clinic in Sidney in Sidney Saturday for those who pre-registered. The clinic will be held at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge on River Street from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday

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Telephone Registration opens Saturday for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Days. Businesses will bring their hazardous materials on Friday October 7th, residents who pre-register will bring their items Saturday October 8th. The Number to register by phone will be 607-865-6474.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking meeting will be held tomorrow at the Hamden Inn & Lounge from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Chamber members interested in attending can register online at delawarecounty.org to register.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old James Cook of Masonville following an incident on September 8th. Members of the Sheriff’s Office & the owner of a property had completed a court ordered eviction at State Highway 206 in Masonville, Deputies returned to a reported trespass in progress, Deputies’ located Cook, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, 1 count each of Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Trespass, and 2nd degree Burglary. Cook was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending future court action.

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Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Recognition Ceremony on today, at Peila View Farms in Oxford, spokesperson Audrey Robinson told WCDO News about the award winners:

(Audrey Robinson 9-15-22)

A brief presentation on project and membership updates will be provided at the event that begins at 4:00 pm in Oxford.

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The Annual “Test Drive Your Seat” will be held today & tomorrow at the Broome County Forum Theater in Binghamton from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 9-16-22)

Binghamton staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the upcoming season, more information is available at BroadwayinBinghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391

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The Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 3 day Yard Sale today, tomorrow & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford. Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity’s small works house projects. More information is available at 607-843-6249 or chenangohabitat.org.

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Sidney Village Department of Public Works announced that Union Street between Pearl Street & Glen Avenue will be closed to replace a hydrant. The work will begin at 8:00 Am & is expected to be completed at around 3:00 PM.

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Oneonta Fire Fighters, with assistance from Laurens & other area departments, responded to a fire this weekend at 452 West Street. No injuries have been reported, firefighters needed to return last night when the fire rekindled.

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State Police arrested 27-year-old Vincent Cavalieri from Schenevus after he was involved in an incident that occurred on September 12 in 2020 in Camden. Cavalieri was off-duty from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department when he accidentally discharged his personally owned firearm in his pants pocket, resulting in the injury of a 10-year-old girl and her mother. Both victims were treated for minor injuries and released. Cavalieri was charged with Reckless Endangerment, he is currently employed as a police officer in Cooperstown. Cavalieri was arraigned in Oneida County Court and was released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear back in Oneida County Court Wednesday.

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State Police reported that 2 separate accidents occurred on State Route 8 in the town of Deposit Thursday. State Police were dispatched to a tractor trailer on its side Thursday afternoon, where the driver went off the roadway onto a soft shoulder and the vehicle flipped onto its side, spilling wood chips. No injuries were reported. Police reported that 1 lane was shut down for clean-up when a truck struck low hanging wires with its trailer, the truck was not damaged during the incident and no injuries were reported. but Route 8 was closed for several hours because of the downed power lines and clean up.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Walton woman for driving with a suspended license. Deputies responded Sunday to a 2-car accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden, 1 vehicle was against the guardrails and that the other vehicle had left the scene. Deputies located the vehicle that had left the scene at a nearby residence & identified the driver as 29-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Walton, who had her driving privileges suspended. Pierce was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operator and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, she was released & was ordered to appear in Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

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The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held In Sidney On June 11th, with registration starting at 8:00 AM. Organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 4-25-22)

More information is available by calling Ruff at 518-256-7899, or by email to truff@twc.com

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A.M. NEWS Monday 4-25-22

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in an ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Aliza Spencer Thursday night on the city’s East Side. Binghamton Police reported that Spencer was walking with her father and brother near their home shortly after 10:00 Thursday night when she was struck in the chest by a bullet.

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Animal Adoptions traditionally slow up in Spring, so Delaware Valley Humane Society Executive Director Erin Insinga decided that she will bring an adoptable animals to various locations over the next 2 months, she told WCDO News how this will be done:

(Erin Insinga 4-25-22)

Insinga will start tomorrow, with Facebook Live videos from each day’s locations, she will appear at the WCDO Studios on May 4th.

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Sidney Police Department arrested an individual 29 year old Bret Vanvalkenburgh of Bainbridge Wednesday, who was wanted on 3 active bench warrants, 2 from 2 separate petty larceny investigations and one for an open fire during the burn ban. Vanvalkenburgh failed to appear in court on those charges, he was arraigned on all counts in Village of Sidney Court where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s Carson Lecture Series program continues tonight with “TB and COVID-19: A Tale of Two Pandemics,” presented by Doctor Richard Chaisson, professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Tuberculosis Research. The presentation will be held tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta, starting at 7:30 pm., it is FREE and open to the public.

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The Norwich Downtown Revitalization Initiative’s Local Planning Committee’s 4th meeting will be held virtually on ZOOM at 3:00 PM today. The purpose of this meeting is to continue the Committee’s discussion and review of potential projects for inclusion in Norwich’s Strategic Investment Plan. The meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment. The ZOOM link can be accessed on the WCDO Facebook page.

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The State Health Department reported today that almost 72% of adult New Yorkers have received at least 1 COVID 19 Vaccine & 65.1% have completed their vaccine series.   The Statewide 7 day rolling average for Positive COVID tests is .39%; The Southern Tier Counties is slightly higher at .42%.

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Oneonta area Motorists are reminded that NYSEG and DDS Companies will be digging at Woodside Avenue & East Street today, through Friday.  Additional information is available by calling the Department of Public Service at 432-2100.

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The Unadilla Valley Central School District will host a 5K run/walk at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, for 14 year old Cooper Hine, who is a Unadilla Valley 8th Grader, who was seriously injured in an ATV crash in New Berlin recently.  Another fundraising chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will follow at the South New Berlin Fire Department on July 17th.  Hine is hospitalized at the Upstate Medical center in Syracuse.

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The Unadilla Rotary Club announced the return of the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held at the Covered Bridge Farm Market on Sunday September 26th at 10:00 am until 4:00 PM.  Vendors can get more information at unadillarotary.org.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that due to the continued decline in COVID 19 cases, they will release updates once a week.  Currently Chenango County reported 7 active cases, 14 quarantines & no hospitalizations; they have had a total of 35212 cases, 3331 recoveries, & 77 deaths since the pandemic started 15 months ago.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-29-21

State Police responded Saturday to an ATV crash in the town of Davenport.   35-year-old Raina Andrews of Davenport was operating the vehicle, when it exited the roadway, struck a ditch and she was ejected.   Andrews was transported by LifeNet to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with serious injuries.  The investigation is on-going.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton resident June 19th on Delaware Street in the Village of Walton.  Deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling north on Delaware Street, they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 28-year old Kassondra  Pierce of Walton,  A routine DMV inquiry revealed that Pierce’s driving privileges and vehicle registration were suspended due to an insurance lapse.  Pierce was charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding, operating an uninspected motor vehicle as well as other charges, her vehicle was towed from the scene & she was released to appear in the Village of Walton Court on a later date.

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The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.  Blood drives this week include Today in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & tomorrow in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.

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A Chenango County COVID vaccination clinic is being held today from 11:00 to 1:30 PM at the South Plaza in Norwich.  The Moderna vaccine is being offered, no appointments are necessary.  More information is available at 337-1660.

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