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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-16-17

wcdonews — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:35:33 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators & Probation Officers searched a residence in the Village of Walton, occupied by 28 year old Melissa Brannock & 30 year old Robert Robertson. Both were taken into custody by Delaware County Probation Officers and charged with Violation of Probation. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of a hypodermic needle containing Heroin. Today, Deputies arrested Brannock and Robertson at the Jail for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument; they will be arraigned in the Village of Walton Court at a later time.
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Oneonta City Police arrested 33-year-old Christopher Hooper of Oneonta on 2 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, for the alleged sale of cocaine, Hooper was arrested without incident; he was arraigned in Otsego County Court and was sent to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
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CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free “Interviewing Workshop” on Wednesday, October 25th, 10:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the Sidney Civic Center. Reservations are requested at 832-5776. The Interviewing Workshop is just in time to prepare for the Southside Mall Job Fair, on the same day, October 25th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Oneonta.
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On Saturday Oneonta Police Department responded to the 76 Chestnut Street to investigate a domestic incident. A 25-year-old female victim reported that she had been menaced with a loaded shotgun by her intoxicated boyfriend at their Main Street apartment. Officers responded to the Main Street address where they found 35 year old Steven Knauff unconscious, he possessed the loaded shotgun and a metal knuckle knife, and was taken into custody. Knauff was charged with the following Criminal Possession of a weapon, Criminal use of a firearm & Menacing, he was arraigned & and was held on $15,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 41-Year-old Robert Aleksander of Delhi, on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, for an alleged violation of an order of protection violation in the Town of Bovina. Aleksander was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear in Court on November 21st.
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State Police arrested 48-year-old Gina Criscitello of Harpursville, Friday for Felony DWI, with a B.A.C. result of .13%, plus Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic violations. A Trooper observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on State Route 7B in the Town of Fenton. Criscitello is accused of driving while intoxicated & with a suspended license, she was arraigned & remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a series of measures aimed at increasing organ donation in New York State. The actions include signing an Executive Order that directs the State Health Department to work with all state agencies to provide the public with additional opportunities to become an organ donor through the new Donate Life Registry. Governor Cuomo also signed legislation making “Lauren’s Law” permanent in New York State, and an updated, state-of-the-art Donate Life Registry launched to streamline the organ donor registration process.

State Police were dispatched Friday to a report of an accident on Quarry Access Road in the Town of Deposit. Troopers located an overturned dump truck in the middle of the access dirt road, 66-year-old William Barse of Sidney was hauling stone from the quarry when he drove off the road several times, struck trees, & overturned, he was ejected from his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police are continuing the investigation.
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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a new multistate lawsuit filed by 19 Attorneys General to defend the health care subsidies on which thousands of New Yorkers and millions of Americans rely.

(SCHNEIDERMAN 10-16-17)

The lawsuit argues that the federal government is required to make these payments under law, and failure to do so would be “contrary to the law” and “arbitrary and capricious” in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
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The State DEC filed a formal challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision that DEC waived its jurisdiction under the federal Clean Water Act for the Millennium Pipeline Company’s proposed Valley Lateral project. The DEC demands that FERC refrain from authorizing Millennium to commence construction of the project while DEC’s appeal is heard.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-25-16

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:34:16 +0000

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at 174 Murray Street in Binghamton. 27 year old Angel Feringa was arrested on a variety of drug charges for allegedly possessing powdered heroin, 22 bags of packaged heroin, crack cocaine and $550 cash from drug sales, she was also wanted on an arrest warrant for Grand Larceny out of the City of Binghamton Court. 48 year Stacey Taylor was wanted on a Probation Violation warrant and was also arrested. Feringa and Taylor face arraignment today in the City of Binghamton Court.
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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 4 Walton area residents in Binghamton Wednesday afternoon. Arrested were 28-year-old Daniel Jamieson, 26-year-old Melissa Brannock, 19-year-old Kyle Buckley and 36 year old Jaclyn Calabrese, police seized 150 bags of heroin, & other narcotics. They were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance among other lesser charges. Brannock, Calabrese and Jamieson were held for arraignment in Binghamton City Court; Buckley was released on a ticket to appear in court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo announced the first 2 major projects awarded under the $5 million Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement program. The Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension was awarded $500,000 for a one-stop Agriculture Development Center and a Taste New York Market in Broome County, and $627,055 was awarded to Cornell University for the Stocker Cattle Initiative to further training and research in this industry for Southern Tier farmers.
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State Police today announced that it issued more than 17,000 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. The campaign ran for a total of 143 hours, starting on Saturday, March 12th until Thursday, March 17th. State Troopers arrested 257 people for DWI and investigated 947 accidents, which resulted in 243 people being injured and four fatalities.

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Chenango County Farm Bureau has scheduled a public informational meeting to be held at the Oxford High School from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm Saturday, regarding solar company land leases on farms. Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:

(Bradd Vickers 3-25-16)

Vickers said that the Farm Bureau would present an attorney, an Environmental Scientist and an Accountant to discuss potential hazards of leasing land to solar companies; RSVP’s are requested at 334-6061
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Repairs are underway on the Utica Main Line railroad tracks in Chenango County, Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango & The Chenango IDA Explains:

(Steve Craig 3-22-16)

The $5.8 million dollar project will repair tracks that were washed out between Binghamton & Norwich during the 2006 flooding, trains should be running by the summer of 2017.
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In February, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 18,700, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate decreased to 4.8% in February, slipping below the national rate of 4.9%.
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Dr. Michael Laliberte, who was Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, was named SUNY Delhi president by the State University Board of Trustees Thursday. Laliberte will become Delhi’s 10th chief executive on July 21, succeeding Dr. Candace Vancko, who has served as SUNY Delhi president since August 1999.
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Governor Cuomo has invited New Yorkers to an Open House at the Executive Mansion on Sunday, to celebrate Easter Sunday. Visitors and their families will be welcome to tour the Executive Mansion, meet the Governor, and participate in an inaugural Easter egg hunt to commemorate the new tradition.
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-8-15

wcdonews — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:30:53 +0000

State Police at Oneonta arrested 45-year-old Michael Stein of Delhi for Driving While Intoxicated & other vehicle and traffic law violation. The arrest occurred following a 1-car roll over accident on Coe Hill Road in Davenport. Troopers accuse Stein driving while intoxicated and crashing when he was using his cell phone to send a text message. Stein was transported to Fox Hospital for minor injuries; he was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Davenport at a later date.
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18-year-old Shawn Burke of Norwich was arraigned this week on charges of 2nd degree burglary & petty larceny. Burke is accused of stealing an AK-47 rifle and other items from a residence in the City of Norwich, along with another unidentified teenager. Burke pleaded not guilty at arraignment Monday, he is due back in court at a later date
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state police responded to the report of an accident Monday night at around 7:40 PM on the East River Road in Walton, 31-year-old Travis Roloson of Delhi drifted off the road and into a tree, he was killed instantly. Roloson’s girlfriend, 25-year-old Melissa Brannock was a passenger in the vehicle, she suffered a broken leg, and was taken to a Binghamton area hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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A judge has ordered a psychiatric exam for 21-year-old Paul Bumbalo of Utica, who has been charged with 3 counts of 2nd degree murder of family members early Wednesday morning in Utica. Bumbalo’s case has been adjourned until February 9th when the results of the psychiatric exam will be released.
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Congressman Chris Gibson announced the House passed the “Hire More Heroes” Act, a bill he co-authored to boost employment among veterans while providing relief to small business owners. The legislation allows businesses to hire veterans without having them count as full-time employees under the Affordable Care Act, currently companies with 50 or more full-time workers must provide health insurance for their employees, but Veterans already receive health benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense. The Hire More Heroes Act passed the House last year, but the Senate failed to consider it.
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Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who today convened the Assembly’s 2015-2016 Legislative Session. Silver was re-elected Speaker by members of the chamber and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle was re-appointed Majority Leader. Silver thanked his colleagues for re-electing him Speaker:

(Silver 1-8-14)

Silver has served as Speaker of the Assembly since 1994, and has served in the state assembly since 1976.
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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-19-13

wcdonews — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:19:44 +0000

Governor Cuomo & state leaders agreed on the Upstate Gaming Economic Development Act, to establish 4 Gaming Resorts Upstate. Resorts are authorized in the Hudson Valley–Catskill area, the Capital District-Saratoga area, and the Eastern portion of the Southern Tier. No gaming resorts can be authorized in Westchester, Rockland, New York City, or Long Island & a 7-year exclusivity period exists where no other gaming resorts will be licensed. The agreement also authorizes a state gaming inspector general’s position to prevent corruption at the Gaming Commission. Details are available at governor.ny.gov.

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Otsego county Deputies reported that 56-year-old Grant Housworth of the town of Milford drowned after his canoe capsized during a storm on Goodyear Lake Monday. Milford Fire Department crews responded, where 2 victims in the water, one unidentified man made it to shore, Housworth was removed unconscious, he was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, and was transferred to Albany Medical Center by helicopter. Housworth died Tuesday, the investigation is continuing, as officials are waiting for the autopsy results.

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State Troopers arrested 24-year-old Melissa Brannock of Walton for 4^th degree Criminal Mischief, 2^nd degree Criminal Trespass and 2^nd degree Harassment. The arrest resulted from an investigation into a reported dispute on County Route 21 in the Town of Walton; Brannock was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and released pending court action on July 24^th.

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Chenango county deputies arrested 26-year-old Desiree Prosser of Norwich on a charge of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment. Prosser is accused of several threaten phone calls to the victim last Friday, she was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Guilford Court at a later date.

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The New York State Senate today passed the “Public Assistance Integrity Act” to crack down on welfare fraud and prohibit welfare recipients from using Cash Assistance for the purchase of cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, lottery tickets or for casino gambling. State senator Jim Seward co-sponsored the bill:

(Seward 6-19-13)

The bill would bring the state in line with a federal mandate, it passed the senate by a vote of 51-9 and will be sent to the assembly for consideration.

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Governor Cuomo & state leaders announced an agreement on legislation that will create a Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments as well as reform the binding arbitration process to help eligible municipalities manage their finances and provide public services in a more cost-effective manner. The legislation includes an alternative binding arbitration process that municipalities and unions could voluntarily opt for to resolve contract issues in an expedited process. Details are available at governor.ny.gov.

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Chenango county deputies arrested 35-year-old Kevin Urgo of Oxford, on an active Felony bench warrant. The Warrant was issued by Chenango County Court accuses Urgo of violating the conditions of his release following a DWI arrest; he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail pending future court action.

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NYSEG officials announced that they would be inspecting high-voltage power lines from low-flying helicopters over the next 8 weeks. Work will begin in NYSEG’s Oneonta and Liberty divisions this week; move to NYSEG’s Brewster and Binghamton divisions; then to NYSEG’s other coverage areas around the state. The work is weather dependent.