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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-27-20

wcdonews — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:06:44 +0000

Johnson City Police arrested 25 year old Brandon Rose of Endicott has been charged with 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm, after a police found a dead man in a crashed vehicle off Route 17 at Exit 70 North. Police reported that the male victim had stab wounds & gunshot wounds, Rose is being held pending future court action.

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The State Health Department announced that there were 608 new positives for COVID 19 Sunday, about 1% of all tested, bringing the state total since March up to 412,344. There were 11 deaths reported Sunday, bringing the state death toll to 25,117.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest numbers for COVID 19 today, they now report that they are up to 203 confirmed cases, with 162 Active Quarantines 162 with 1 Active Hospitalization, 169 Recoveries, 7 deaths, & just under 15,700 Tests Performed. The Public Health Contact Tracing team interviewed a positive COVID19 case last Friday, who reported visiting Park Place Sports Bar and Grill in Norwich July 18th between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, and the Broad Street Tavern from 11:00 to 12:00 Midnight. Anyone who was at either establishment at those times should closely monitor themselves for COVID 19 symptoms & those who exhibit the symptoms should immediately self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.

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Broome County Health Department reported that they are up to 932 positive COVID 19 cases Sunday, they report 64 deaths, 722 recoveries & 659 people are being monitored by the Health Department

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New Yorkers are reminded that the 2020 CENSUS will determine congressional representation, & determine federal funding for a variety of programs, for the next decade. Officials in Chenango County reported that they rank 42nd in the state in filling out the census, with only 53% responding, the deadline to file has been extended to October 31st, more information can be found at my2020census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic safety check on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester Friday, During the detail, 42-year-old Kris Rose of Monticello was stopped for having an expired inspection, the investigation revealed that Rose’s license plates were suspended and switched from another vehicle & his driving privileges in New York were suspended. Rose was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, along with several other violations, he was directed to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s office announced that the Congressman will Host another Telephone Town Hall with local guests, on August 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Constituents are encouraged to RSVP to brindisi.house.gov/live to receive the call or dial-in at 5:00 p.m. on August 3rd to 855-614-0159.

State Police arrested 29 year old Nathaniel Richardson of Unadilla for 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, plus Unlawful Imprisonment and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Contempt, after troopers responded to a domestic dispute July 11th, in the town of Unadilla. Richardson is accused of taking a cell phone away from the victim & holding the victim down, in the presence of 4 children. Richardson was arraigned & was released & an order of protection was issued, which Richardson allegedly violated hours later. Richardson was located, was processed was released again pending future court action.

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State Police arrested several individual allegedly involved in a Windsor Burglary in April, items stolen included a rowboat, propane tanks, several tools and household items. Police have arrested 23 year old Caleb Harris of Windsor, 46 year old Robert Harris of Windsor & 39 year old Jamie Klein of Kirkwood, all were processed & released pending future court action.

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Delaware County received one new positive test result for COVID-19 Friday and no additional recoveries. The known active cases in the County as of today are 8. To date there have been 92 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 62 people under mandatory quarantine and 10 people under precautionary quarantine, 7 people are isolated at home and 1 is in the hospital, 6 people have died and 78 have fully recovered.

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Otsego County Health Department reported 3 new cases, they are up to 96 total confirmed cases, with 12 active cases, 3 are hospitalized, 79 have recovered, and there have been 5 deaths.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-11-19

wcdonews — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:02:54 +0000

19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced the creation of his 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee to meet & advise him on the priorities of small businesses in the area and legislation before the House regarding small businesses. Among those serving on the Committee are Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci, Delaware County Economic Development Director Glenn Nealis & Otsego Now CEO Jody Zakrevsky. The 19th District has more than 27,000 small businesses and self-employed owners.

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Sidney Village Police responded to the area of the McDonalds Friday for the report of a suspicious person, which led to the arrest of 30 year old Salvatore Gallo of Sidney. Gallo was charged with trespassing, unlawful possession of marijuana, obstructing governmental administration & criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000 bond.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 32 year old Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester, on grand Larceny Charges, she is accused of using a credit card & debits cards belonging to a family where she was a home health aide. Shulgay was arraigned in Otsego County Court, the investigation is still ongoing & more charges may be filed.

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A New Sienna Poll has been released as the state legislature gets ready to end the 2019 session. Polled Voters approve of legalizing recreational marijuana 55% to 40%; they disapprove of a measure for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented aliens with 41% in favor & 53% against, they support mandatory Vaccinations by an 84% to 13% margin. Governor Cuomo’s Favorability was up to 52%, but disapprove of Cuomo seeking a 4th term as Governor.

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The state’s Gaming Commission approved regulations to permit sports wagering at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier and Del Lago Resort and Casino in the Finger Lakes. Sports’ betting is not expected to start until later this summer after the facilities receive their wagering licenses. The state’s tribal casinos also plan to allow wagers too.

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Governor Cuomo reminded New Yorkers today that state investigators will again crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol at summer concerts and at bars this season. Investigators from the DMV, State Liquor Authority, State Parks Police and local law enforcement will conduct enforcement sweeps at venues across the state as part of the Operation Prevent campaign. In April and May, investigators issued 139 tickets, Patrons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs to buy alcohol can be ticketed and risk having their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to 1 year.

State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Franciscovich of Owego for 1st degree murder in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter Ruby. Tioga County 911 received a call to check the welfare of Ruby Sunday Morning, near the Deep Well Motel on Route 17C in the town of Tioga. Responding troopers located the infant in a pond after interviewing Cody Franciscovich, she was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where she was pronounced deceased. Cody Franciscovich was arraigned and remanded to the Tioga County Jail on no bail. He is set to appear in the town of Tioga court tomorrow.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old David Mordechay of Brooklyn, for aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, unlicensed operator, operating without a seatbelt, failure to keep right, and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident. The arrest followed an investigation into a motor vehicle accident. Mordechay was arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000 bond.

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Watkins Glen International will no longer be hosting the 50th anniversary Woodstock music festival on August 16th through the 18th. Officials from the racetrack issued a statement Monday afternoon that read, “Watkins Glen International terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract. As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival.”

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The next Chenango County Health Department Free Rabies Clinic will be held tonight in Afton. The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held at the Afton Town Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at 337-1673.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-19

wcdonews — Fri, 10 May 2019 18:51:58 +0000

State Police have arrested 40 year old Curtis Cuttino & 46 year old Michael McVicker of York Pennsylvania, in connection with the fatal shooting of an Apalachin man in his home on Dorothy Lane Thursday morning. Cuttino was apprehended a short distance away Thursday on the Vestal parkway, McVicker was apprehended in Monticello, both have been charged with 2nd degree murder & are being held without bail in the Broome County Jail.

The Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta will be held tomorrow on the Susquehanna River, sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, long time area Paddler Ed Curley comments:

(Ed Curley 5-10-19)

Curley said that proceeds will benefit a Sidney high school Senior interested in a Business degree, through the Sidney Dollars for Scholars program. Registration starts at 8:30 AM, the Post-race dinner and awards will be at the Elks Lodge in Sidney.

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Catholic Charities is looking for people to volunteer for their Mentoring program, spokesperson Kayla Johnson explains:

(Kayla Johnson 5-10-19)

Anyone interested in mentoring can call Catholic Charites at their Sidney Office at 604-4071 or by email: kjohnson@charitiesccdo.org.

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Delhi Telephone or DTC has branched out around the region and with the services they provide, they will be hosting an event that will also raise funds for the Sidney Center Fire Department on Monday, DTC spokesman Jason Miller explains:

(Jason Miller 5-10-19)

Miller said that DTC is offering a variety of services including High Speed Broad band Internet, Phone Plans, TV Packages & home security systems.

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The Family Resource Network will be offering a program Monday in Norwich regarding self-advocacy for those with Autism issues, Spokesperson Robin Piefer explains:

(Robin Piefer 5-10-19)

The program will be held at the Chenango Inn & Suites at 75 North Broad Street in Norwich Monday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, more information is available at familyrn.org.

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The Child Advocacy Center will be hosting “Stop The Cycle Of Violence” tomorrow at their 8 Silver Street Location in Norwich. 2, 3 & 4 wheel vehicles are welcome to participate, registration starts at 9:00 AM, and proceeds will be used for client resources & for professional development of the Center’s staff.

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The Warwick Rhode Island School district came under fire earlier this week, after they announced that students with school lunch debts would be served cold sunbutter & jelly sandwiches. Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced that his company would pay off the lunch debt, estimated at $77,000 dollars covering about 1650 children in the district.

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The public is invited to volunteer at the City of Oneonta’s Trees for Tributaries tree planting event to be held at the upper end of Wilber Park on Graduate Avenue on Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 am. The City is holding the event in conjunction with the DEC`s “Trees for Tributaries” initiative. The event itself will consist of planting approximately 80 seedlings of various species, tools will be supplied. The tree planting event is free and open to the public; more information is available at 432-6465 or dec.ny.gov.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Frank Darmody of Hobart for felony DWI, Aggravated driving with a BAC of .19%, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & operating a motor vehicle without a required ignition interlock device. Deputies responded to a report of a Motorcycle Accident on McMurdy Brook Road in the Town of Kortright, Darmody was arrested & was arraigned at Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 dollars’ cash bail or $1000 bond.

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Police have 2 men in custody, in connection with a home invasion & fatal shooting of a resident at 5 Dorothy Lane in Apalachin Thursday Morning. The name of the deceased has not yet been released, the investigation is continuing.

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Funeral services for 16 year old Amelia Wakefield of Oxford will be held Today at 5:00 PM, in the auditorium of the Oxford Academy Middle School. Wakefield was found deceased in a residence on Water Street in Smithville Flats last Friday Night, the investigation into her death is continuing.

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3 people were arrested after The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force searched a home at 159 Conklin Avenue in Binghamton. Police seized fentanyl, methadone and suboxone, plus powder cutting agents, packaging materials and digital scales, the 3 people arrested were Kimberly Knapik, Courtney Douglas and Anthony Zuccaro of Binghamton.

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THE VILLAGE OF SIDNEY WILL ACCEPT DROPPED OFF APPLIANCES, TIRES AND METAL AT THE SIDNEY VILLAGE GARAGE TODAY & TOMORROW. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 561-2329.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-13-15

wcdonews — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:42:33 +0000

State Police responded to a report of a 1-car fatal rollover motor vehicle accident on State Route 17. 36 year old Fareeha Nausheen of Monticello was operating a Honda minivan in a construction zone, when she lost control of the vehicle, it skidded across the open westbound lane of traffic and continued into the lane of traffic under construction, causing the vehicle to roll over several times. 77 year old Muktar Began of Monticello was ejected and was struck by the vehicle prior to it coming to rest in the center median, Began was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 3-year-old rear seat passenger was also ejected from the vehicle and sustained a minor injury. 4 surviving passengers were transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Nausheen was ticketed for moving from lane unsafely and failure to use child restraint seats for rear seat passengers & faces court action in the Town of Windsor Court on August 11th.
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The Oneonta Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Smokers Choice Sunday at 76 Chestnut Street in Oneonta. The investigation revealed that the clerk on duty at the time, with another person, had conspired to steal money from the Smokers Choice and intended to report the theft as a robbery. Police arrested 20-year-old Morgan Reichart of Oneonta, for 5th degree Grand Larceny, 5th degree Conspiracy, Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Falsely Reporting an Incident. 26-year-old Mark Briley of Oneonta was charged with 5th degree Grand Larceny, & 5th degree Conspiracy, both were being held until arraignment in Oneonta court.
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State Senate Republicans have secured a legally binding memorandum of understanding with the governor’s office amending provisions of the New York SAFE Act. The document suspends a portion of the SAFE Act establishing a statewide database requiring purchasers of ammunition to undergo a background check. The MOU also ends the moratorium on Internet sales of ammunition.
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Governor Cuomo announced that more than $350,000 is available to help low-income families and veterans to participate in the FreshConnect Checks Program, which increases the purchasing power of food stamps used at participating farmers markets. More than 84,000 checks have already been issued to 152 sites across the state to help eligible New Yorkers access healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables. The program has also been extended to operate year-round at participating farmers’ markets, providing the opportunity to use checks 12 months a year. A full list and map of participating venues can be found at freshconnect.ny.gov.
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The Great New York State Fair is seeking singers to be the very first musical performers of each day. The contest is looking for New Yorkers to sing or play the National Anthem live twice in one day: once at 9:30 a.m. at Chevy Court to open the Fair, and again at 1 p.m. in the Toyota Coliseum to kick off afternoon equestrian competitions. Interested parties can upload videos to the contest site on the Fair’s Facebook page, or Email submissions to newyorkstatefair@agriculture.ny.gov. or drop off entries on DVD at the State Fair administrative office or mail them to the Fair at 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse NY, 13209. Entries must be uploaded, emailed, or postmarked by midnight, July 21st.
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By a vote of 344-77, the House of Representatives adopted the 21st Century Cures Act, the legislation was authored by area Congressman Chris Gibson to combat Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses, prioritizing federal research, setting benchmarks for progress on treatment and cures, acknowledging chronic Lyme, and giving patients and physicians who treat tick-borne illnesses a voice in the process. The National Institutes of Health will receive an additional $1.75 billion per year for the next five years and the FDA will receive an additional $550 million to help combat the illnesses.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-8-14

wcdonews — Thu, 08 May 2014 17:32:52 +0000

36-year-old Jeremy Barrett of Deposit pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to 2 counts of sexual conduct against a child. Barrett admitted to sexual contact with 3 under aged girls, he faces sentencing on August 1^st.

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will bring back youth Wrestling at this years activities in General Clinton Park. Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-8-14)

Harmon said that the matches would all be under a tent in the park, the wrestling matches were a very popular event at the Regatta in the 1980’s.

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The State Senate Task Force on Heroin & Opiod addiction will hold another public hearing tomorrow, to gather more input on the growing problem. The task force will be in State Senator John Bonacic’s District:

(Bonacic 5-8-14)

Friday’s hearing will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, those who were unable to attend the Oneonta event are invited to testify at Friday’s event.

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The Delaware county Sheriff’s Office now has a drug drop-0ff Box In their Front Lobby at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi. Sheriff Tom Mils announced that Mallinckrodt’s Hobart plant is responsible for the prescription drug take-back collection box. County Residents are invited to safely and legally dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs at the Delhi Location, in order for these items to stay out of the wrong hands. The box may be utilized to dispose of prescription medications, however, Needles and liquid medicine cannot be discarded in this box. More information is available at 746-2336.

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Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy announced that he would not seek re-election with Governor Como this year. Duffy notified Cuomo Wednesday that he would not be on the ticket, he sited back & leg pain as being issues that were impinging on his ability to travel as much as the job requires, he also stated the desire to be closer to family in the Rochester area. No replacement by Governor Cuomo has been announced.

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State Police arrested 34-year-old April Florance of Kirkwood, for DWI & Unlawful possession of Marijuana. Police reported that Florance drove the barracks to make a complaint; the desk Trooper detected a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. Troopers determined that Florance also in possession of marijuana in the police station. Florance refused to submit to a breath test, she was arraigned & was and remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action.

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Federal auditors say New York should repay $60.8 million in Medicaid reimbursement, for unallowable costs for room and board for taking care of developmentally disabled people. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services inspector general said repairs, maintenance, utilities, and property-related costs should have been excluded, in calculating Medicaid payment rates at state-operated residences. The audit recommends the state Health Department refund the $60.8 million federal share of those costs.

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State lawmakers voted for tougher penalties for drivers who leave the scene of an accident. The state Senate voted in favor of legislation to impose up to seven years of prison on a motorist who flees the scene of an accident resulting in an injury. Currently, the crime carries a sentence of up to one year. The fines and potential prison sentence for leaving the scene of a fatal accident would also be increased. Similar legislation is pending in the state Assembly.

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