Officials with Spiedie Fest announced that all events at Otsiningo Park today are canceled, due to the storms in the area, The Meet & Greet with Kurt Angle is going on until 6:00 PM at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, followed by the concert with John Waite & Tommy DeCarlo. All activities at Otsiningo Park will begin again tomorrow at 6:00 AM.

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Train Traffic Along the Mohawk River Corridor has come to a halt today, following a freight train derailment in the town of Amsterdam. State Route 5 has been closed down as well to allow for easy access by emergency personnel. the clean up is ongoing & they hope to have train travel running again as soon as possible.

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Norwich Police Department arrested 42 year old Jaswinder Singh of Norwich for allegedly selling tobacco products to underage minors at his A&R Smoke Shop on North Broad Street. Singh was charged with unlawful dealing with a child. 42 year old Harminder Singh of Norwich was also charged , they face court action at a later date.

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47 year old Daniel Greaves of Endicott was arrested by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force after they executed a narcotics search warrant in Endicott. Greaves was charged with a number of counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance plus criminal possession of a firearm, officers seized Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Tramadol Hydrochloride along with scales & packaging materials used for selling narcotics, along with a Shotgun & $620 in cash. Greaves was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

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37 year old Michael Salamey of Frankfort appeared in Delaware County Court Wednesday & a 2 Count Indictment was unsealed Salamey was charged with Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing over $360,000, by entering into a contract to improve property in the Town of Roxbury. The Indictment said that the owner of the property paid Salamey the money to install a septic system, underground electric utilities, foundations, and small homes & that the work was not performed & her stopped communicating with the property owner. Salamey was released & a conference is scheduled in Delaware County Court on August 21^st.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-4-23

The Spiedie Fest begins today & continues through Sunday, spokesman Dave Pessagno told WCDO News about some of the many highlights scheduled this year:

(Dave Pessagno 8-4-23)

Due to the Weather, some of today’s events are being moved to the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, including the meet and greet with Kurt Angle from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, and tonight’s concert featuring John Waite and Tommy DeCarlo will begin at 6:00 PM, the remainder of today’s activities will go on as planned at Otsiningo Park, The full line up of events is available at spiediefest.com.

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State Police arrested 36 year old Joseph VanLeuvan of Shandaken, for Grand Larceny and 16 counts of the Forgery, after Mountain Ridge Excavation and Construction reported that several checks were written out to VanLeuvan that they had not issued. VanLeuvan allegedly issued 16 checks to himself without authorization, totaling $15,000. VanLeauvan was already incarcerated in the Delaware County Jail for another matter, he was processed and was returned to the Delaware County Jail.

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The Final Cullman Center Summer Series of events geared to children will be held tomorrow at the Cullman Center in Sidney, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 8-4-23)

The event will run from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Cullman Center, More information about the Big Rigs event is available at 237-4762.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will host the annual Looking Back Car Show on Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00. Admission is free to spectators, Trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories.

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Afton residents and business owners John & Judy Hinman purchased the land & the Carriage house, at the site of the former Silo Restaurant on Moran Road in Greene, they told WCDO news about their “Sneak Peak” tomorrow at the site:

(Hinman 8-4-23)

3 local bands will perform at the Sneak Peak tomorrow, The Hinman’s said that the long range plan is to have many of the events that were previously held at the Silo Restaurant, at the New Silo Retreat.

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Norwich Police Chief Rodney Marsh and Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino will be meeting with the public on Saturday in Downtown Norwich. Both will be at Deja Brew from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for a “Coffee with the Chiefs” event.

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Starting Monday, June 6,, NYSDOT will be conducting single lane closures on State Route 28 between Lewis Rd and Turnpike Rd in the Town of Meredith to facilitate a shoulder-widening safety project. Alternating one-way traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals 24/7 through mid-August. At that time, the alternating closure zone will move south on NY-28 and is scheduled to last through Mid-October. The scope of this next closure is yet to be determined. A new Travel Advisory will be issued as the time approaches.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Douglas Ostrander of Roseboom for 1st degree Rape, Predatory sexual assault against a child, course of sexual conduct, criminal sex act & Endangering the welfare of a child, the alleged sexual abuse happened in the towns of Milford, Cherry Valley and Roseboom. Ostrander was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.

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Unadilla Chamber Dinner dinner will be held this Sunday, Spokesperson Linda Bickos explains:

(Linda Bickos 6-3-22)

The event this year is being held Sunday at the Far View Farm on Rod & Gun Club Road.

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This Sunday, The Sidney Rotary Club & The Cullman Child Development Center present the 1st of 4 events for Children through the Summer Months. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO News about some of the interactive exhibits for children at Sunday’s event, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 6-3-22)

The “You Can Do It” event swill be held this Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Sidney American Legion on Union Street.

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Binghamton’s annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally will return to August this year in Otsiningo Park. The 2022 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally will begin on Friday, August 5, continuing through the weekend. The festival’s concerts will feature new performers this year, including Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Lou Gramm, formerly of Foreigner and Gary Levox of Rascal Flats. Tickets 7 More information is available at spiediefest.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-3-22

State Police updated information on Wednesday’s head-on collision involving an SUV and a Trailways bus on State Highway 23 in the town of Davenport. The only occupant of the SUV, was 65-year-old Diane Bevins of Stamford, she was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the bus, 44-year-old Joanna Reedman of Astoria, and a passenger, 59-year-old Aris Vavasis of Hartwick were transported to Bassett Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, 3 other passengers were not injured, the investigation is on-going.

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New York’s legislature passed legislation banning anyone under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle. New York already requires people to be 21 to possess a handgun. Younger people would still be allowed to have other types of rifles and shotguns. The bill would also require anyone buying a semiautomatic rifle to get a license, the legislation heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for approval.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Seat Event today at the Sidney Head Start at the Civic Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. For more details about this event call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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American Red Cross Blood drives are continuing, as blood supplies remain low. A Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM at the American Legion at 279 Chestnut Street, to make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Village of Sidney announced that there will be Water shut offs this afternoon due an emergency repair from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Water will be shut off From Pleasant Street to Main Street on Bridge Street, From Clinton Street to Main Street on River Street, & on Main Street from Cartwright Ave to Bridge Street.

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Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College-Norwich invites local businesses to participate in the 2021 Career Expo on November 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attendees will be able to talk one-on-one with representatives of corporate, small business, government, and non-profit organizations. prospective Employers can register to participate at files.constantcontact.com, no later than October 20th.

State Police will team up with local law enforcement on special traffic enforcement efforts for the Columbus Day weekend, cracking down on speeding and impaired motorists. The Columbus Day campaign will run through Tuesday, as Troopers expect increased traffic volumes due to the holiday weekend and fall tourism. During last year’s Columbus Day enforcement period, State Police and local law enforcement issued 44,016 total tickets, including 11,618 for speeding and 941 for impaired driving.

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Chenango River Theater will present only the 2nd staging ever of “The Craftsman ‘ which premiered in Philadelphia recently. Tonight is the Opening Night Performance, Theater spokesman Bill Lelbach explains:

(Bill Lelbach 10-8-21)

Lelbach said that the Author Bruce Graham will be in attendance tonight, the show runs through October 24th, on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30 & Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM, Tickets can be purchased at chenangorivertheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 656-8499.

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Today is the 1st day of the annual 3 day SPIEDIE FEST, at Otsinigno Park in Binghamton, spokesman Dave Pessagno explains:

(DAVE PESSAGNO 10-8-21)

Tonight’s concert is Barenaked Ladies, Saturday’s performer is Country Act Billy Currington & Sunday, Country Star Martina McBride.

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A virtual “Glow Run” has been organized for Amanda Decker of Bainbridge, who is going through a form of Cancer, local Cancer survivor & Glow Run Organizer Heather Bucalos told WCDO News about this year’s Bainbridge Glow Run Virtual 60 Mile Challenge called “Glow For Amanda”:

(Heather Bucalos 10-8-21)

Bucalos said that Registration starts today at runsignup.com Bainbridge Glow Run more information is available at the Bainbridge Glow Challenge: Glow4Amanda Facebook page.

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The Out Of The Woodwork Players will have their production of “BURYING THE HATCHETTS” live at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. More information about this & future shows can be found by calling 607-288-3882 or go to jerichoarts.com.

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Organizers for the annual Boilermaker race in Utica will have more than 7,500 people will participate this year. Over 6800 will participate in person & about 435 will race virtually this year on Sunday.

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The Otsego County Department of Health is offering a clinic for the COVID vaccines today between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Meadows Office Complex in Middlefield. Pre-registration is required, at otsegocounty.com.

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The Chenango County Historical Society will host a special program Saturday with several activities planned in celebration of Path Through History weekend. Both the exhibit opening and “Wall of Honor” ceremony will be held at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich, more information is available at ChenangoHistorical.org or 334-9227, extension 2.

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The Annual Spiedie Fest has been moved to October this year, at the Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they still have a full line up of events & activities:

(Dave Pessagno 9-27-21)

Pessagno said that more information & updates will be posted at spiedie fest .com.

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Catholic Charities in Sidney will hold another Community Mass Food Distribution tomorrow in Sidney at 11:00 AM, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 9-28-21)

McKnight said that they have averaged between 9 & 12 tons of food at the previous 4 food distributions At the Sidney River Street Fire Station.

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Funeral Services were held this morning in Utica, for long time area Congressman Sherwood Boehlert.  Boehlert served as the Oneida County Executive before running for Congress, where he served for 24 years before retiring in 2006.  Boehlert is survived by his wife Marianne, 4 children, and 6 grandchildren, Boehlert was 84.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Thursday Betty Brook Road in the Town of Kortright to investigate a complaint of property damage reportedly caused by cattle.  The Investigation revealed that loose cattle owned by 60-year-old Joseph Wyble, Jr., had caused damage to victim’s lawn on that day and at least 3 previous occasions.  On Friday, Deputies located and arrested Wyble and charged him with criminal mischief for recklessly causing damage to the property of another after having been previously warned by Deputies.  Wyble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Kortright Court on a later date to answer that charge.

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41 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport appeared in federal court last week on charges that he sexually exploited a child.  Hoyt is accused of producing a sexually explicit photograph and video of a 14-year-old child, and distributing the image and video on the Internet to other users on a messaging application.  Hoyt was ordered to be held pending a trial, if convicted, Hoyt faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a term of supervised release of between 5 years and life.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported its 69th death last week, with 115 active cases and 4 people hospitalized.  The 7-day rolling average positive rate was 2.8%.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-27-21

The State Health Department reported over 180,000 COVID tests were reported Saturday, with over 4300 positive tests, a positivity rate now down to 2.39%.  Hospitalizations were down to about 2300, patients in ICU beds declined to 548 & patients on ventilators are down to 317, there were 31 deaths & 55,911 Vaccine Doses were administered Saturday.

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Delaware County reported 46 new COVID cases Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate over 9%, they reported 185 active cases, 363 quarantined 7 hospitalized & 54 deaths.  Just over 50% of Delaware County residents are vaccinated, while 77% of positive cases were unvaccinated.  25% of the cases are school aged children & school district employees.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced that 13 year old Charlotte Heier of the Town of Smithville has been located successfully.  The Office announced this morning that Charlotte was located in good health, & they thanked the public for help with the successful investigation.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Cortland County DA’s office and State Police announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve 2 to 3 years in a state prison. Brown pleaded guilty for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for stealing $240,000 in public funds, he was ordered to pay $240,000, and he has already paid $125,000.  Brown charged personal items on the town’s credit card to pay for groceries, vacations, clothes, jewelry, home utilities, and work on his property.  

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Governor Cuomo held a COVID 19 briefing in Albany today; he discussed the priorities for those getting the vaccine over the next 2 weeks:

(Cuomo 12-28-20)

So far, 140,000 have been vaccinated in the state, another 259,000 are coming this week from both Pfizer & Moderna, 28,600 are coming to the Southern Tier Counties.

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The State had an uptick in the positivity rate of COVID 19 tests Sunday, at 8.3%, which was significantly higher than the 7 day average of over  5%.  Over 124,000 were tested Sunday, with over 10,300 testing positive.  The number of Hospitalizations, ICU Patient’s and patients on Ventilators continues to climb and there were 114 deaths Sunday attributed to the virus.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 88 new COVID 19 cases since last Thursday; they are up to 1108 cases, with 9 hospitalized, 138 Active Cases, 511 Quarantines and 16 deaths.

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The state Legislature is expected to pass an emergency bill in a special session this week that would extend an eviction moratorium and strengthen a variety of laws for renters and homeowners due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Legislative leaders will pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act to keep people in their homes and help small landlords through May 1st 2021, Governor Cuomo said today that he will sign the bill into law.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Brandon Hannah of Norwich for Criminal Contempt.  Hannah is accused of violating an order of protection; he was remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 bond.

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35 year old Heather Prince of Mt Upton was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for 2 counts of Petit Larceny, 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information & 2 counts of Identity Theft.  Prince is accused of taking 2 separate victim’s credit card information while working at a local business & then she allegedly used the credit cards to make unlawful money transactions. Prince was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Monday 12-28-20

The Town of Sidney will be holding a Special Meeting and receive public comments and act on the proposed Annexation request from the Village of Sidney for 2 parcels totaling 5.6 acres along County Route 4 in Sidney.  The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.

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Former state Assemblyman Bill Magee died on Christmas Eve, at a nursing home in Morrisville, he was 81.  Magee served from 1990 to 2018 in the State Assembly, representing a district that included Madison, Otsego and Oneida counties. He recently had the COVID virus, though an official cause of death has not been released.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that the 11th & 12th patients have died of Covid-19 related complications.  County officials announced 40 new cases since last Thursday, Christmas Eve, with 86 active cases, 3 hospitalized, 252 quarantined.

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Otsego County Health Department announced new COVID numbers Saturday, they report 114 Active cases, 29 new cases, 16 are hospitalized, and they have had 12 deaths reported.

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New York State Health Department reported a 5.8% positivity Rate for COVID Saturday, with over 130,000 tested & 7623 positives. Hospitalizations, ICU patients & Patients on Ventilators all continue to increase, there were 115 Deaths Saturday.

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Delaware County DPW announced that Bridge 136 over Dug Road/ Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Brook in the town of Deposit have been closed due to flooding.  Inspections are underway and the bridge will be re-opened when it is deemed safe.

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Otsiningo Park in Broome County will remain closed until further notice, due to flooding & subsequent repairs that are needed because of the flooding.

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State Police are investigating a reported home invasion at 5 Dorothy Road in Apalachin early this morning.   Police stated that a woman answered a knock on her door shortly before 6:00 AM, 2 men entered, there was a confrontation between a male resident & 1 of the suspects, the male resident was fatally shot, the woman was not hurt, and the 2 men fled on foot.  1 suspect was located by Police on the Vestal parkway; the other man was still at large, he is described as white, 5′ 8″ tall; wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and work boots, anyone with information should call 911.

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Delhi Police Chief Michael Mills announced the arrests of 3 people on Drug Charges Tuesday.  Delhi Police, with assistance from State Police & SUNY Delhi Police, executed a search warrant at 26 Meredith Street, they arrested 25 year old Daniel Quackenbush Jr. of Delhi, 24 year old Karolina Piwarska of Delhi, & 28 year old Chanchhayavan Chourb of Utica, on a variety of drug charges, All 3 were arraigned in the Delhi Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond.  Police recovered cash, Crack Cocaine, heroin, digital scales, and other materials for packaging narcotics.

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New York State of Health today reported that more than 4.7 million New Yorkers have enrolled in health coverage through the end of the 6th open enrollment period on January 31st. Marketplace enrollment is now at its highest point, & the number of uninsured went from 10% in 2013, to below 5% today.

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Rock in the Park has been revived, but will move to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich this summer.  Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 5-9-19)

Hall said that Saturday’s Lineup includes Project Z, Dirt Farm, Woodshed Prophets & Wreckless Marci, Sunday will include The Jason Wicks Band, Beadle Brothers & Sundown, and Camping reservations can be made by calling 972-6526.

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The Chenango County Department of Health announced another free rabies clinic will be held this evening at the Columbus Town Garage.  The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Due to a power outage, SUNY Broome cancelled classes for the 2nd straight day at their Main Campus on Front Street, due to a Transformer issue on Wednesday.  All other remote locations remained open, officials hope to have classes resume on Friday.

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that the Suit-Kote Corporation & the DPW will begin working on County Road 32 between State Route 320, in the Town of Norwich and New York State Route 12, in the Town of North Norwich today.  The procedure should take about a week to complete and depending on the weather.    The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible.  More information is available at 337-1710.

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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle auction will take place today at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton.  For information on specific items and terms of sale are available at nysstore.com. 

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Organizers of the annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally announced that the event will be held in Otsiningo Park August 2nd through the 4th.   Jefferson Starship with Mickey Thomas will be in concert Friday, Hunter Hayes on Saturday and Kansas on Sunday.

(Jason Craig 8-3-18)

This year will be the 132nd edition of the Delaware County fair, last year, about 80,000 people attended over the 6 days of the event.
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The 2nd annual New York State Craft Beer Competition featured 642 New York State-brewed beers. For the second straight year, Brooklyn-based Threes Brewing took home top honors, winning the Governor’s Excelsior Cup. Gold medals were awarded to 23 beers from breweries across the state; including regional brewers Roscoe Beer Company, Good Nature Brewing of Hamilton & Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown. Since 2012, the number of businesses producing craft beverages has more than doubled, while the number of farm-based manufacturers has increased by over 160%.
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Congressman John Faso announced today that he has challenged all of his opponents for the 19th Congressional District Seat to a series of debates, including Democratic Party primary winner Antonio Delgado, & as well as Green party Candidate Steve Greenfield, & Independents Dal LaMagna, Diane Neal, and Luisa Parker.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue tomorrow, spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-3-18)

Little said that the event starts at 9:00 AM; Awards will be announced starting at 2:30 PM on the field behind the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.
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The City of the Hills Art & Music Festival will be held in Oneonta tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street Oneonta. A complete list of activities is available at cityofthehillsartsfestival.com. The event is sponsored by Community Arts Network of Oneonta.
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Area Law Enforcement Agencies teamed up with Area Dunkin Donuts locations to raise money for the “Cops On Top” fundraiser. Sidney Police Chief Jan Gorshack told WCDO News that the Sidney Police Department participated this morning, with great success:

(Jan Gorshack 8-4-17)

Police officers will also assisted in the fundraising efforts in Bainbridge, Norwich, Vestal, Binghamton, Johnson City & Whitney Point this morning, all benefiting the Special Olympics.
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The Annual Sidney Elks Lodge “Looking Back” car show will be held tomorrow at the Lodge on River Street, Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-4-17)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with numerous trophies to be handed out.
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(Gene Schmidt 5-24-17)

Schmidt said that the wall should be leaving Harpursville at around 10:00 AM, the set up of the Wall in Oneonta will take several hours to complete, the wall will be on display through about 4:00 PM Memorial Day.
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Officials with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta are looking to participants to several events coming up this weekend, Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-24-17)

Harmon said that the number for soccer teams to sign up through VIP Payroll is 967-5627.
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Officials with The Spiedie Fest in Binghamton announced that Dennis DeYoung & the music of Styx, Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money will headline this year’s Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally. The festival will be held August 4th through the 6th this year, at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton.
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A new Sienna College poll finds Governor Cuomo is at his highest approval rating in 3 years. 61% of voters now say they view him favorably overall, and just over half 51% like the job he’s doing in office. Sienna officials said that Cuomo’s rise in popularity has steadily increased since President Trump’s inauguration on January 20th. The governor rated positively for higher education and human rights, but Cuomo needs to work on taxes, infrastructure and the economy.
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The Relay For Life of Tri-Town was closed early due to inclement weather on May 6th; organizers announced that the luminaria & closing ceremonies are being scheduled as a separate event, at General Clinton Park on Wednesday, May 31st from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, those who would like to eat should RSVP to Kmoore@sidneyfcu.org. Officials also said that any new names that participants would like to be read In Memory can be emailed to MPalmatier@sidneyfcu.org.
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The New York State of Health announced the launch of the New York State Provider & Health Plan Look-Up, which is an online tool to research provider networks and health plans. Consumers shopping for health insurance can search for their preferred health care providers, including doctors and hospitals; to see which health plans have those providers in their network. More information is available at pndslookup.health.ny.gov.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with several organizations to hold a job fair on June 20th at SUNY Delhi. Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that employers are looking to expand, and many people are looking for work:

(Ray Pucci 5-22-17)

Employers looking to participate in the Job Fair can call the County Chamber at 746-2281, the fair will be held on June 20th at SUNY Delhi’s Farrell Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April, the State’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. Locally, Chenango County’s rate was 5%, Delaware County 5.4% & Otsego County 4.7%
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will pay tribute to Homer Simpson and the “Homer at the Bat” episode of FOX’s THE SIMPSONS on Saturday, during Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, Events will include the “induction” of Homer Simpson into the Hall of Fame, and the first 4,500 fans in attendance at the Classic will receive a rally towel featuring original artwork of Homer Simpson wearing a Hall of Fame baseball uniform. Tickets are available at 1-877-726-9028 or at www.baseballhall.org.
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The Environmental Advocates of New York are making a push today in Albany to make clean air & clean water a Constitutional Right. The group cites recent drinking water contamination in Hoosick Falls & on Long Island, plus ongoing air quality concerns in arguing for stronger protections across the state.
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(Crouch 6-7-16)

Assemblyman Pete Lopez also responded:

(Lopez 6-7-16)

The Assembly Minority Conference Legislation sets up an independent advisory committee, streamlines economic development tax credits and other programs to make it fairer for all businesses to compete for state contracts and prohibit campaign contributions from appointees to their appointing authority.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Patrick Davenport of Oxford on an active Bench Warrant from the Norwich Police Department. Davenport was wanted for failure to appear on the charges of Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine and 3rd degree Burglary. Davenport was turned over to the custody of Norwich Police Department for processing.
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Governor Cuomo today announced special education providers would receive a 4% increase in reimbursement rates. Schools benefiting from this increase serve approximately 13,500 students across the state with emotional or physical disabilities, mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, or involvement with the juvenile justice, social service or child welfare system. Action was taken to continue the reforms approved 2 years ago to help stabilize and streamline the rate-setting process for school-age providers.
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Fox Hospital’s executive leadership team and the board of directors announced that Dr. Reginald Knight has been selected as the new Vice President of Medical Affairs. Dr. Knight will begin his appointment at Fox on July 5th; He will be based at Fox three days of the week, splitting time between Bassett Medical Center and Fox. For the last 7 years, Dr. Knight has been an attending orthopedic surgeon for Bassett Medical Center. He also serves as director of Bassett’s spine care institute as well as president of the medical staff.
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The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings, to those women, 40 or older, who are without health insurance or are underinsured. Screenings include pap with pelvic exams, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits. Those who Sign up now will receive a 25% discount card to Sweet Frog, those who get the screenings done by June 30th will have their name entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart and Mirabito’s. Appointments can be made toll-free 1-888-345-0225.
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State Police are investigating a recent burglary at Frog Pond Farms in Bainbridge. The Burglary was reported on Sunday, anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.
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The Town of Unadilla announced that their Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 14th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7. The meeting has been moved in order to not conflict with Flag Day.
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The SFCU Hometown Parade will be held this Saturday along West Main, Main & river Streets in downtown Sidney, SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-6-16)

Sidney police will close off area roads around the parade route prior to the 12:00 Noon start time until the conclusion of the parade.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.
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Delaware County Public Health will host a rabies clinic today in Walton, for dogs, cats, and ferrets on: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Walton Highway Garage on state route 10.

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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(Rena Doing 6-12-15)

Those who are interesting in volunteering at the event can do so through Chenango United way, spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 8-12-15)

Only Dental services will require an appointment, at 337-1643. The services will be available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Norwich High School from July 13th through July 22nd.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the launch of an online training course for law enforcement officials to improve the initial response to child abuse allegations. The training is aimed to help officers better identity, understand and investigate child abuse causes to enhance prosecution and reduce trauma to victims. The training, covers the following topics: scope of the child abuse problem, the relationship between child maltreatment and child well-being, understanding the stages of child sexual abuse, how to speak with a child and conduct a minimal facts interview, forms of child abuse,
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Bainbridge Emergency crews have responded to a car & motorcycle 2-vehicle accident this morning. The accident occurred at about 10:40 at state route 206 & Lyons Road, with a serious injury reported, WCDO will have more details as they become available.
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32-year-old Mitchell McComas of Harpursville is facing several charges, following an incident at Otsiningo Park in the town of Dickinson. McComas was charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful fleeing a police officer, and reckless driving, deputies reported that an officer attempted to stop McComas in a mini-van, when he failed to stop at a stop sign while exiting the Park. Police gave chase through residential streets; McComas’s vehicle struck one vehicle during the pursuit. He fled on foot after the vehicle got stuck op railroad tracks at state Route 7. McComas was apprehended & is being held in the Broome County Jail.
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An Afton man is accused of brandishing a knife while stealing an expensive dog in the Town of Dickinson Wednesday. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident on Sunset Drive in the Town of Dickinson, where 65-year-old Edward Panus allegedly pulled a knife on a dog breeder, and ran off with a Bulldog. Panus was spotted at the Broome County Airport, he was taken into custody before he could board a plane to Alaska and flee the state. The dog has not been recovered, & may be in the Afton or Harpursville area, anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 778-1196.
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The annual Algonquin Antique Auto show will be held this Sunday in Bainbridge. The show will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at General Clinton Park, more information is available at 244-1822 or 967-5815.
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The annual Cullman Child development Center Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Afton Golf club, beginning at 8:00 AM. The tournament is a fundraiser to assist with equipment purchases for the Cullman Center, more information is available at 563-7529.

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The Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced the arrest of 40-year-old David Rogers of Sidney Center, for 1 count each of Forcible Touching & Endangering the welfare of a child.  Rogers is a Level 1 sex offender, he was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail & he will reappear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.  The Village of Sidney Police Department assisted in the investigation.

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The State Senate has passed legislation assisting disabled veterans who own businesses in New York State, State Senator John Bonacic comments:

(Bonacic)

Governor Cuomo had proposed similar legislation, it is expected that he would sign the Senate Bill into law if it reaches his desk.

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State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney of New Hartford announced today that she would mount a Republican primary challenge against incumbent Republican congressman Richard Hanna in the 22nd Congressional District.  Tenney joins Michael Kicinski, of Earlville, and Michael Vasquez, of Binghamton, Hanna has already  won the endorsement of all 7 county Republican committees in the 22^nd district.