WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-25-16

wcdonews — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:24:11 +0000

Governor Cuomo launched the Alcoholic Beverage Control E-Commerce Task Force, to develop a framework for regulating sales of alcoholic beverages through third party providers. The task force is led by State Liquor Authority Chairman Vincent Bradley, it will hold an inaugural meeting on February 29th to begin gathering industry input on drafting legislation, the meeting will begin at 10:00 am at the Authority’s New York City Office it will be webcast live at sla.ny.gov.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Rachel Cummings of Norwich in connection with a “One Pot” Meth Lab at the Norwich Motor Lodge. Deputies responded the report of the “one pot” meth operation in the dumpster, further investigation led to additional “one pots” behind one of the motel rooms. Deputies seized several “one pots”, laboratory equipment, and additional evidence, Cummings was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamine, and Criminal Possession of Precursors of Methamphetamine, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1000 cash bail.
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Ithaca is contemplating the creation of “safe” spaces for drug users, Mayor Svante Myrick announced he would consider a “supervised injection facility” where patients can safely inject drugs under clinical supervision as part of a plan to ultimately prevent drug use and sales, reduce overdose deaths and infectious disease, decrease rates of incarceration, expand access to treatment, and save taxpayers money. Other parts of the plan include creating a 24-hour crisis center, using police to get people into treatment and considering heroin-assisted treatment for those who have failed other drug treatments such as methadone.
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19th Congressional District Democratic Party Candidate Zephyr Teachout was campaigning in Sidney yesterday, she told WCDO News of concerns that voters & small business owners told her about:

(Zephyr Teachout 2-25-16)

Teachout mounted an unsuccessful campaign for Governor 2 years ago, she is seeking to be the Democrat Party Candidate against possible Republican candidates Andrew Heaney or John Faso in the 19th district, current congressman Chris Gibson declined to seek another term in congress & is looking at a possible run for Governor.
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NYSEG reported 946 Delaware County customers were without power this morning, following last night’s storm. Most of the power outages were located in the Hancock area; crews had power restored by noon today
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Long Time Laurens School District Athletic Director Pat Grasso passed away at age 82 earlier this week. WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has the story:

(Nate Lull 2-25-16)
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Pashley & 32-year-old Kimberly Pashley of Franklin for 1 count each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. It is alleged that both illegally possessed Suboxone in the Town of Franklin. They both are currently located in the Delaware County Correctional Facility and will be arraigned at the Town of Franklin Court at a later date. Deputies additionally charged Kimberly Pashley for 1 count of Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, for allegedly possessing a controlled substance when probation officers took her into custody on the other charges, she is being held in the Delaware County Jail & will be arraigned on the new charge in Town of Franklin Court at a later date.
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Oneonta Police & State Police arrested 26-year-old Charles Howe of Otego for 3rd degree Robbery & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, in connection with a strong-arm robbery at the Rite Aid store, 94 Chestnut Street in Oneonta Wednesday Morning. Howe allegedly grabbed money from the open cash register after making a purchase. A store employee followed Howe as he exited & advised Police of his direction of flight. Oneonta Police Detective Division linked Howe to a robbery at the Walgreens store, 99 Chestnut Street on Tuesday in which he also allegedly grabbed cash from a register drawer. Howe faces court action shortly.
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Governor Cuomo’s 2016 State of the State & Budget Address will be delivered by a Cuomo staff member today at 5:00 PM. The presentation will be held at Hartwick College in the Slade Theater, in Yager Hall.
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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & City Manager Meg Hungerford will be presenting the annual state of the City Address at the March 1st Common Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, more information is available at 432-6450.
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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-14

wcdonews — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:07:22 +0000

Governor Cuomo continues his campaign to get the Legislature to support a plan to freeze property taxes for 2 years and push local governments to share services. Cuomo said that several years ago, before he was elected governor, the state passed a law making it easier for governments to consolidate, & it has fallen on deaf ears:

(Cuomo 3-18-14)

Cuomo also is calling for a $1 billion-a-year proposal to provide a rebate to property taxpayers, if schools and local governments abide by the tax cap and cut their tax levy. The State Assembly wants to give the rebate check without any requirements on local governments; the Senate wants any consolidation efforts to count toward the eligibility for the rebate. The tax cap limits the growth in property taxes to 2% a year or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. This year, it’s 1.6 percent

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The state senate has rejected a bill to open state financial aid to students in the country illegally. The Assembly passed the Dream Act last month and included it in its budget resolutions last week. Gov. Cuomo had indicated support. The proposal included a budget appropriation, of $25 million, to open Tuition Assistance Program money for students at both public and private colleges. Opponents of the bill said it takes opportunity away from students in the country legally.

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Village elections are being held today in New York State. Locally, most races feature unopposed candidates, in Afton, incumbent mayor sally Muller faces a challenge from Stephen Hitchcock; polls are open until 9:00 PM.

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The Bainbridge chamber of commerce will hold their next Business After Hours event today. The program will be hosted by the Jericho Garden Club of Bainbridge, and will be held at Galaxy Bowl from 6 :00 to 8:00 PM.

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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is calling on chain pharmacies to stop selling tobacco products. Earlier this year, CVS announced its plans to stop selling tobacco products beginning in October. Schneiderman and attorneys general from more than 24 other states are calling on companies including Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s, and Rite Aid to do the same. According to Schneiderman, tobacco-related diseases caused more than 480,000 deaths last year. Healthcare costs and productivity losses attributed to smoking cost the nation $289 billion in 2013.

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ASIS International, an organization for security professionals, honored State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico with its 2014 Person of the Year Award. The ASIS award is presented to a public official, or private sector individual, that has demonstrated outstanding dedication, caring, and service to the New York community. It recognizes the individual’s contribution to the security and safety of all citizens in New York State.

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“Cirque Dreams Rocks” Tickets are on sale at The Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster. The songs for CIRQUE DREAMS ROCKS are huge hits form the last several decades in the Cirque Dreams Franchise style. Tickets are available at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. More information about the show is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-25-16

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-14