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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-17-19

wcdonews — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:10:19 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 4 vehicle accident in Walton Monday. 19 year old Nathan Plante of Margaretville was driving on State Route 10 when he veered into opposing lane to avoid hitting vehicles that had stopped in front of him for construction. Plante first hit a vehicle in the opposing lane driven by 76-year-old James Zimmerman of South Carolina, then he hit a vehicle stopped in his lane driven by 37-year-old Jarred Robinson of Walton, Robinson’s vehicle then hit a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Robin Wagner of Tonawanda. Robinson’s passenger Scott Fitch was airlifted to Wilson Hospital for a spinal injury. Robinson was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital for a leg injury and Plante was also taken to Delaware Valley Hospital for possible internal injuries. Plante was issued traffic summonses for “speed not reasonable and prudent” and failure to keep right, he’ll appear in the town of Walton Court at a later date.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting patients from excessive out-of-network hospital emergency charges. The new law requires health insurance companies to ensure that when enrollees receive care from a non-participating provider, the patient will not incur greater out-of-pocket costs than they would have incurred from a participating provider. The bill also requires that hospital charges for emergency services are subject to an independent dispute resolution process that was established by New York’s Surprise Medical Bill law. The law goes into effect immediately.

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Commerce Chenango will hold their annual Community Job Fair on November 13th at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Commerce Chenango is currently seeking exhibitors for the annual Job Fair. Last year over 20 businesses were on hand to meet community members seeking job opportunities. Space is limited, registration is available at files.constantcontact.com

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that 2 individuals were ticketed for passing stopped Sidney school buses last month. 30 year old Jasmine Gonzales of Sidney was ticketed for a September 19th incident, and 22 year old Lacey Speidell, of Unadilla, was ticketed for a September 24th incident. Sheriff Craig DuMond stated that both incidents were reported by the school’s transportation director to the school resource officer, who serves with the sheriff’s office, after cameras on the buses captured images of the passing vehicles and license plates.

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State Police are searching John Clark of Oneonta for failing to appear in Town of Oneonta Court earlier this year. Clark was taken into custody last May after troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at the Lantern Hill Trailer Park, where he is accused of punching a victim in the face. Anyone who has information on Clark’s whereabouts should call State Police at 432-3211.

The Otsego County District Attorney’s office announced the names of the Juveniles allegedly involved in the murder of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester last week. 15 year old Dylan Robinson, the victim’s son, has been charged with 2nd degree Murder & Robbery, along with 16 year old Alexander Borgreen & 15 year old Anais Soto, all of Oneonta. 16 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton was charged with Robbery. 32 year old Nicolas Meridy was charged with murder & Robbery in connection with the Robinson Murder, he faces action in Worcester town court today.

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NYSEG continues to monitor storms across the state associated with a nor’easter expected to impact their service areas today. High winds and heavy rain may cause service disruptions for customers. Storm readiness teams are ready for storm duty and have additional contract line and tree crews ready to help restore service in the areas predicted to experience the most significant impact. Electrical outages can be reported to NYSEG at 800-572-1131.

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Governor Cuomo today announced he signed legislation to close New York’s double jeopardy legal loophole that protects individuals who are pardoned by a President from being prosecuted at the state level for the same offense. This reform gives New York prosecutors discretion to pursue prosecution of criminal acts where they have jurisdiction. The statutory change takes effect immediately.

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The New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers that this year’s Medicare open enrollment period runs now through December 7th. Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks. More information is available at aging.ny.gov.

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The Chenango County Health Department will hold their next free Rabies vaccination clinic today in Oxford. The clinic will be held at the Oxford Fire Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, for dogs, Cats & domesticated Ferrets, more information is available at 337-1673.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-13-18

wcdonews — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:16:53 +0000

The 42nd Annual Unadilla Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, throughout the village, Event Chairperson Jackie Carey comments:

(Jackie Carey 7-13-18)

Maps will be available outlining the various exhibits & lawn sales throughout the village, they can be picked up tomorrow at House of Consignment, Village Variety & The Meeting Place.
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Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 2% for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. The tax cap limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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The State Department of Health today announced the filing of emergency regulations adding any condition for which an opioid could be prescribed as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. Effective immediately, registered practitioners may certify patients to use medical marijuana as a replacement for opioids, provided that the precise underlying condition for which an opioid would otherwise be prescribed is stated on the patient’s certification. This allows patients with severe pain that doesn’t meet the definition of chronic pain to use medical marijuana as a replacement for opioids. More information is available at health.ny.gov.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Samantha Rogers of Hancock on a Bench Warrant issued by the Binghamton City Court due for failure to appear in court to answer charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Rogers was later turned over to Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies for arraignment in City of Binghamton Court.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint of a red motorcycle on State Highway 28, in the village of Delhi, traveling at a high rate of speed. A responding Deputy was unable to safely pursue the motorcycle due to its speed. Deputies located and identified the operator of the motorcycle as 29 year old Kyle Vandewerker of Oneonta, who was clocked at 109 miles per hour. Vandewerker was issued Traffic Tickets for reckless driving, speeding, and speed not reasonable and prudent and was released to appear in the Town of Delhi Court to answer the charges on a later date.
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The City of Oneonta announced that there will be a Special Common Council meeting on Monday July 30th at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The pupose of the meeting is to establish budget guidelines for 2019.
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The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament has been scheduled for this weekend in Norwich, About 400 teams & thousands of spectators traditionally fill up the streets in Norwich during this annual event, details are available at Macker.com.
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State Police arrested 39 year old Allen Shew of Afton, for Criminal Trespass & Disorderly Conduct. Troopers responded to the Mirabito on Main Street in Afton, Shew is accused of throwing items inside the store, kicking the glass door and throwing items outside. Shew was arraigned in the town of Afton Court. He is scheduled to reappear on July 23rd, and advised never to return to the store.
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Delaware County FoodWorks+ has partnered with SUNY Delhi for an educational four-part dinner and wine pairing series open to the public. The first event will be held on Saturday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Tickets are $65 per person, per event and can be purchased online at dinnerwinepairings.eventbrite.com. Delaware County FoodWorks+ is located at 27905 State Highway 28, Andes; more information is available by email at delcofoodworks@gmail.com.
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Otsego County Conservation Association, The City of Oneonta, and the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership are combining to hold an Invasive Species Teach-In Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the small pavilion in Wilber Park, in Oneonta. OCCA board member Donna Vogler and students from SUNY Oneonta will share their expertise about invasive plants with displays, activities, and a plant identification booth, the event is free and open to the public, more information is available at occainfo.org.
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The Annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the SUNY Delhi Golf Course raised almost $8,000 back on May 11th. The money raised will be used for a variety of programs helping the elderly in Delaware County.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-13-14

wcdonews — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:44:21 +0000

New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul continues delegation meetings with elected officials at various health care facilities throughout Puerto Rico to further Governor Cuomo’s commitment to assist with the health care crisis. At 4:00 PM the Lieutenant Governor and State Elected Officials Hold a Press Conference with the Puerto Rican Delegation.
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Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties will celebrate the grand opening of a new office at 19 Union Street, Sidney with an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30-7 p.m. The public is invited to stop at Coldwell Bankers’ fifth office, located in the Community Bank Building, to meet the staff and learn more about the region’s largest real estate company. The event will include office tours, refreshments and live music. Jackie and Steve Rose, two of the most well respected real estate professionals in the Sidney area, are managing the new Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties office.
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State Police responded to a report of a motorcycle accident on State Route 28 in the Town of Exeter. 86-year-old Herbert Black of Remsen was operating his motorcycle on State Route 28 when he entered a curve in the roadway, he was unable to maintain his lane and struck a street sign & was ejected and suffered serious injuries to his head, neck and chest. Black was transported to Bassett Hospital where he was pronounced deceased, no autopsy would be required.
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On Monday October 8th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police responded to a reported bomb threat at the DCMO BOCES, Harrold Campus, in the Town of Masonville. The bomb threat was discovered written on a bathroom wall. The building was evacuated, a search found no explosive devises. Deputies have determined that a 14-year-old male was responsible for making the written threat. The youth and his legal guardian were subsequently issued a juvenile appearance ticket for the Delaware County Probation Department where the juvenile will answer a charge of Filing a False Report in the First Degree.
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State Police in Norwich observed a 2007 Hummer traveling on State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich; the vehicle matched the description of a stolen vehicle from Utica, and had been in a pursuit earlier in Oneida County. Several attempts to stop the driver were made and were stopped for safety reasons as the suspect approached the City of Norwich and then the Village of Greene. Troopers reported that as the vehicle entered Broome County, 2 Tire Deflation Devises were deployed, the front tires were disabled & the suspect continued to the Town of Chenango, and then fled the disabled vehicle and ran into the woods, A search by a State Police & Broome County Sheriff’s K-9 teams led to 17 year old La-Tee Baker of Utica, who was located near Otsinigo Park. Baker was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal possession of stolen property, he was arraigned at the Town of Chenango court and remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
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The Oneonta police department special response team is scheduled to work in cooperation with the Greater Plains Elementary School to conduct a school lockdown drill on Thursday. The event will provide the Oneonta SRT Team to train in full gear, and it will give students & faculty a chance to become familiar with evacuation procedures in case of an emergency.
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The New York State Office of Information Technology Services is offering a number of resources and activities to help all users learn more about cyber security and how to safeguard themselves from cyber-based threats. The 2015 Cyber Security Toolkit features awareness resources geared to a broad audience, including government, businesses, schools, and the general public. New York ITS is also coordinating a statewide cyber security poster contest for students in grades K through 12 promoting online safety, winners will be featured on the ITS website and entered into a national contest, more information on the poster contest is available at its.ny.gov/eiso.
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The Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction & Community Response will hold a regional forum aimed at identifying problems and weaknesses in current efforts to combat the rampant heroin epidemic. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch & other lawmakers will participate on Tuesday, October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the SUNY Broome Decker Health Science Center in Room D201. Representatives from rehabilitation and treatment organizations and facilities, law enforcement and criminal justice, and those with firsthand experience dealing with heroin addiction have been invited to attend and provide feedback.
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The Commerce Chenango College & Career Connection Day will be held tomorrow at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Commerce Chenango spokesperson Jill O’Hara explains:

(Jill O’Hara 10-13-15)

More information about the college & Career Connection Day is available at 334-1402.
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The city of Oneonta FTO-CIC committee will hold their next meeting this afternoon at 4:00 this afternoon, the Oneonta Finance/Administration committee will hold their next meeting at 5:00 PM, both meetings will be held at Oneonta city hall.
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