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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-6-20

wcdonews — Wed, 06 May 2020 20:17:53 +0000

The State Health Department reported that hundreds of people are still testing positive at hospitals each day, from the Coronavirus. Research by the Health Department & select Hospitals showed that 80% of people testing positive were 51 years old and over, predominantly from downstate, who were not employed and have been isolating at home since the COVID 19 outbreak in March. A new hotspot was also discovered, which centered on people working in greenhouses in Oneida & Madison Counties, and those investigations are continuing. The State Health Department reported that hospitalizations from the Coronavirus is still hovering around 9600 statewide, another 232 people died from the virus Tuesday, the state death toll is now 19,877.

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The Governor’s office & County Board of Elections officials are working toward sending self-addressed stamped absentee ballots to registered voters for the June 23rd Primaries and possibly for the November General Elections, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa explains:

(Melissa DeRosa 5-6-20)

Also, at today’s Coronavirus briefing by Governor Cuomo, the governor revealed that the State will be working with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on a possible reworking of the future of education with remote learning with technology; Schmidt discussed that with the Governor by Teleconference today:

(Eric Schmidt 5-6-20)

Governor Cuomo also said that the re-opening by region in phases will be flexible, based on the latest data & the businesses models drawn up by individual businesses:

(Cuomo 5-6-20)

Governor Cuomo said that the Re-Opening is expected to begin when “New York on Pause” ends May 15th.

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This Week is National Nurses Week and the Nurses & Staff at the AO Fox Hospital Network are celebrating with gift basket drawings, dressing as Superheroes, and they were treated with a drive by salute by area Fire Departments & Emergency Squads Tuesday, Fox Vice President of Nursing Joan MacDonald comments:

(Joan McDonald 5-6-20)

MacDonald said that the nurses are celebrating with the full staff at all Fox Hospital buildings as they could not perform their jobs with a full team effort every day.

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There will be a free milk giveaway on Thursday, starting at 11:00 am, at the Unadilla Elementary School, Unatego Middle/High School and the former Otego Elementary school parking lots, Unatego School District teacher Sandra Bonczkowski told WCDO News how it came about:

(Sandra Bonczkowki 5-6-20)

The milk giveaway is open to anyone, while supplies last Thursday morning.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their Latest Coronavirus Numbers today. They have 100 Confirmed cases, with 47 quarantined, 4 Hospitalized, 77 recoveries & 4 deaths.

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The Masonville town board meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 & can be viewed by zoom. Those who wish to watch can Email the townofmasonville@gmail.com for the link or call the Town Supervisor’s office at 265-3301 for the login information.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $10.7 million grant award to the Broome County Department of Public Transportation as part of the CARES Act. BC Transit will use the grant funds for operating, preventive maintenance and administrative expenses, which are necessary to maintain service during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by Webcast at 10:30 this morning, to consider a request filed by Baron Winds to build 33 wind turbines in Steuben County. The Board recently re-approved plans for wind turbines in the towns of Sanford & Windsor; they have not yet acted on plans for the High Bridge Wind farms project in Guilford. The public can listen to today’s session at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-8-18

wcdonews — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:54:19 +0000

Sentencing is scheduled for Ramadan Abdullah in Broome County Court today. Abdullah was arrested after police confiscated numerous weapons belonging to the Johnson City man, he did not have a permit to have the weapons. A jury found Abdullah guilty of 15 weapons charges following a recent trial.
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A controversial natural gas compressor station proposal in the Town of Fenton was voted down Tuesday night by the Town Zoning Board by a 3 to 2 vote. NG Advantage officials stated that they are looking at other options for their compressor station proposal.
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Governor Cuomo today announced additional funding is available to help eligible New Yorkers heat their homes following severe low temperatures this winter. Households in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off will be able to apply for a second emergency benefit beginning February 12th. There has been a 40% increase in requests for emergency heating assistance compared to last year, more information can be found at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts/.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the state’s Community Restoration Fund has purchased 172 mortgages in a strategic effort to bring owners in targeted communities out of foreclosure and keep the homes from abandonment. The Community Restoration Fund has helped strengthen the financial position of homeowners, bringing stability back to the housing market in neighborhoods across the state. This latest effort brings the total investment through the Fund to $10 million, which has leveraged more than $111 million in private funds and enabled the purchase of 570 distressed mortgages to date. 9 of the properties were in the Southern Tier, 21 were in the Mohawk Valley & Central New York regions.
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Governor Cuomo & local leaders today announced the grand opening of the Resorts World Casino in Thompson, in Sullivan County. The $1.2 billion resort features a 100,000 square-foot gaming floor, a luxury hotel, and multiple dining, retail and entertainment options as part of a larger development project on the site. Resorts World has created 1,500 permanent jobs at the resort, with another 600 expected once the entertainment village, water park and golf course open. Resorts World projects the resort and casino to bring in four million visitors per year. Resorts World Casino is the fourth commercial casino to open in New York since voters approved the New York Casino Gambling Amendment in 2013.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a first Friday eat & meet on Friday, March 2 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Danny’s Restaurant in Walton, where featured speaker Evan Heaney, Population Health Coordinator for the Rural Health Network of South Central New York will give a presentation on the Workplace Wellness Toolkit, designed for employers to better support the health of their workforce, more information visit dcelawarecounty.org or call 607-746-2281.
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Oneida County native Erin Hamlin has been selected as Team USA’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang. Hamlin was born and raised in Remsen, she was chosen by a vote of fellow Team USA members. Hamlin made history at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 when she became the first U.S. athlete ever to win an Olympic singles luge medal in the sport’s 50-year Olympic history. This is Hamlin’s 4th Olympic games, the Opening Ceremony will take place tomorrow.
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State Police arrested 32 year old Ashley Harder of Binghamton for Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and other traffic violations. Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 81 northbound, in the town of Triangle. A State Trooper pursued the vehicle in the wrong direction & the driver failed to comply and continued driving on I-81 northbound. The trooper pulled ahead, doubled back & deployed a tire deflating device, Harder was arrested, she refused to submit to a breath test & she was issued tickets to the town of Triangle Court on February 14th.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-21-15

wcdonews — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:41:17 +0000

The Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested former New York Ranger NHL player Dale Purinton in Laurens, in connection with an assault case in Oneida County. Purinton was apprehended in Laurens, where he was reportedly staying with family members, he was turned over to Oneida deputies after a warrant was issued charging him with 1st degree burglary.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office, & Endicott Police located 15 year old Rebecca Shackelton, who had run away from a Broome County group home. Shackelton was located with a 16-year-old male acquaintance in Endicott Thursday, the 16-year-old male was found to have an active Family Court Warrant and both subjects were turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detectives transported both subjects to Broome Family Court where the 16-year-old male was turned over to the custody of the court. Shackelton was transported to the Village of Bainbridge where she was returned to her legal guardian. Police said that Shackelton was not endangered or harmed during the timeframe and was willingly in the company of the 16 year old acquaintance.
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State Police arrested 30-year-old Nathan Tuttle of Deposit on 4 counts of Sexual Abuse and 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Tuttle is accused of having sexual contact with a 15 year old victim and sending the victim inappropriate pictures of himself. Tuttle was arraigned in the Village of Deposit Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond.
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The Delaware county fair will have its biggest day on Saturday at the fairgrounds in Walton. Fair spokesman John Jackson explains:

(John Jackson Saturday)

Jackson said that they are hoping to break attendance records this year, because of the large line up of activities, good weather and Saturday nights line up with 4 acts at the grandstand.
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I-88 Speedway will host the Earl Halaquist memorial on Tuesday august 25th in Afton. I-88 Speedway spokesperson Denise Paige comments:

(Denise Paige 8-21-15)

Adult admissions will be $16.00, children 9 to 14 can get in for $8.00 & children 8 & under are free.
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The Chenango County fair was successful again this year in Norwich. Fair Spokesperson Mary Weidman comments:

(Mary Weidman 8-21-15)

The Chenango County fair was held August 11-16, at the fairgrounds in Norwich.
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The Norwich theater company will have 3 performances of “The Music Man” this weekend, Company spokesman Rich Heim said that tickets are still available for the performances:

(Rich Heim 8-21-15)

Performances are tonight & Saturday night at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Sherburne-Earlville high school.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. The Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be available today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Family Planning of Oneonta, 37 Dietz Street in Oneonta & at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.
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The Guilford town board will hold a work session tonight for the purpose of budget preparation. The meeting will begin at 6:30 at the Guilford town hall at 223 Marble Road in Guilford center.
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-25-13

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:59:38 +0000

P.m. news Friday 1-25-13

Firefighters from several area companies responded to a fire Thursday afternoon in deposit. The fire was reported at about 2:30 PM at 22 Steam Mill Road in the town of Deposit, with firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Masonville, Trout Creek Harpursville, Oquaga & Hancock assisting. The fire was extinguished with in a half hour, with damage mainly in the basement; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Governor Cuomo laid out ideas on how to give extra help to the upstate economies, in his executive budget proposal earlier this week. Cuomo said that more casinos upstate could only help:

(Cuomo 1-25-13)

Casinos would be located in the Catskill region so as to take advantage of the closeness in location to the downstate population; the influx of city residents to the Catskill casinos would also help other upstate tourist locations.

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The centers for disease control in Atlanta Georgia reported today that new government figures show that flu cases are leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West. Hospitalizations and deaths spiked again last week, especially among the elderly. The CDC reported that 8 more children have died from the flu, bringing this season’s total pediatric deaths to 37. About 100 children die in an average flu season. New York state health department officials still advise that those who have not yet received a flu vaccine, and who have not suffered with the flu, should still arrange to get a flu shot soon.

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State Police are searching for 17 year-old Brittany LaClair from the village of Prospect in Oneida County. The teen was last seen at her residence on November 21^st of last year, she made contact with her mother through a text message on November 23^rd, but has not been seen since. Brittany LaClair is described as being 5′ 5″ tall, 150 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes, she may be in the company of the father of her 10-month-old child, Joel Barney. Anyone has information her whereabouts are asked to contact State Police at 315- 831-4112.

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The Otsego County Planning Department will be holding a Local Government Training Workshop on March 6^th at 5:30 PM at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. The workshop will include sessions on Storm water Regulation for Local Review Boards and the Siting of Electricity Generating Facilities. Staff of the Department of State, Division of Local Government, will teach the courses. Registration is required by March 4^th by calling 547-4225 or at otsegocounty.com/planning.

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The City of Norwich officials announced that the Ice Rink on Borden Avenue has opened for the season. The rink will be open weekdays from 3:00 to 9:00 PM and from 12:00 noon until 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays as long as temperatures remain cold. A Community Skate Party is scheduled for February 2^nd from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the facility on Borden Avenue in Norwich.

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Police in Ulster County accuse a local man of faking his own kidnapping to extort ransom from his girlfriend. Police accuse 31-year-old Mark Rodriguez of leaving for work in his girlfriend’s car on January 14^th, and Rodriguez’s girlfriend received phone calls claiming that he would be killed unless she paid a $2,000 ransom. Rodriguez was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted grand larceny. He has been released from jail after posting bail.

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