WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-17-16

wcdonews — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:38:34 +0000

Oneonta city officials announced a public meeting would be held on February 24th in the Oneonta Middle school cafeteria, regarding the status of the citywide property revaluations that were conducted last year. Representatives from the firm that conducted the revaluation will be present along with the city assessor to let residents know when they can expect to be notified, how to interpret their notice and how to make inquiries. More information is available at 432-2397 or by email: rmaxwell@oneonta.ny.us
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State budget talks continue in Albany as various state agencies plea for money from the legislature. State Senator John Bonacic said he was surprised that the state’s Homeland Security budget & mission has changed:

(Bonacic 2-17-16)

Lawmakers & the Governor have until April 1st to get the budget deal finished.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has obtained a judgment against home improvement contractors who ripped of customers in the Southern Tier by going door-to-door seeking to pave or repair driveways and perform roof repairs, and quoting prices that were significantly inflated after the customers agreed to the work. Schneiderman obtained a judgment against “N. Cooper Paving.” The Coopers are prohibited by court order from engaging in the home improvements until they file a $100,000 performance bond with the Attorney General’s Office & pay $23,900 in restitution to customers & pay $7,000 in penalties to the State. Consumers who believe that they have been ripped off by The Cooper’s may file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office by April 11th.
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Power outages in the Albany area have affected service at motor vehicle departments all over the state today. All license transactions cannot be performed, but all other DMV transactions can take place normally.
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NYSEG reports approximately 480 customers in Chenango County were without electricity this afternoon due to a failure at the Cincinnatus Substation. Power was out in South Otselic, Georgetown, Pitcher and Pharsalia areas, NYSEG officials reported that they expect power will be restored shortly.
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Town of Hancock Supervisor Sam Rowe announced today that the state of emergency in the Town of Hancock has been lifted. All roads in the town of Hancock are now open.
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Chenango County Farm Bureau has scheduled a public informational meeting on leasing land to solar energy companies. The meeting will be held at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney at 7:00 pm tonight. Chenango County Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers explains:

(Bradd Vickers 2-16-16)

Vickers said that an Attorney, an Environmental Scientist and an Accountant would be present to provide information to area property owners before leasing their property.
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Governor Cuomo announced New York’s participation in the bipartisan Governors’ Energy Accord Coalition, to develop and implement clean energy policies and initiatives that expand clean energy sources, modernize energy infrastructure and build a clean energy economy. The action follows the Governor’s announcement in January of a $5 billion Clean Energy Fund, which is part of New York State’s overall commitment to fight against climate change.
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The Otsego county Chamber of Commerce will hold their February Networking Luncheon today from 11:45am to 1:30pm At the Holiday Inn of Oneonta. The keynote speaker is Aaron MacLeod, the Director of Hartwick College’s New Center for Craft Food & Beverage. Assemblyman Pete Lopez will also speak on agriculture.
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Otsego county public health will be at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta form 9:00 to 3:00 today, to provide bicycle helmet fittings for both adults & children. All bike helmets are $5 for those who qualify.
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Chenango Arts Council Fundraiser at Gilligan’s in Sherburne at 64 North Main Street today from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. part of the proceeds will go to benefit the Chenango Arts Council, more information is available at 336-ARTS.

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-16-16

wcdonews — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:09:44 +0000

Binghamton Police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Binghamton by U.S. Marshals Monday night near Miami Florida. Garcia was wanted for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jamaal Moses of Binghamton on Sunday. Garcia was still in Miami this morning, he has been charged with 2nd degree murder & is being held at the Dade County Correctional Facility, he should be brought back to Binghamton in the next couple of days.
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Afton Fire Fighters responded to State Highway 41 for a Working Barn Fire, at about 1:00 AM this morning. Afton was assisted by firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge, Masonville, Harpursville, Sidney, Deposit, Sanitaria Springs, Greene & Unadilla. No injuries among firefighters were reported, Firefighters were able to remove some animals, while an undetermined amount died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Firefighters from several area companies responded to a structure fire at county route 10 & The Sheehan Road in the town of Meredith Sunday Morning. A family of 3 was left homeless, there were no reports of injury, but fire fighters were hampered by sub zero temperatures in fighting that blaze.
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Town of Hancock Supervisor Sam Rowe has issued a State of Emergency for the Town of Hancock. All town roads in the town of Hancock are closed at this time due to ice conditions. Town of Bovina roads remain closed at this time as well.
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40-year-old Kyle Smallin of Mount Vision has been arrested for allegedly stealing a wallet at Bassett Hospital. Smallin was charged with grand larceny and petty larceny, & for violating the terms of his probation from a separate offense. Smallin was arraigned, posted $1,000 cash bail & he will return to the Town of Otsego Court Wednesday.
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NYSEG has filed paperwork to get approval to replace the natural gas pipeline that runs from Norwich to Oneonta. Plans call for the pipe to be 10-inches, instead of the current 8 inch pipe, Nyseg is also seeking to replace other pipelines in the southern tier over the next few years to safeguard their natural gas pipeline network.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year old Sarah Wiley of Delhi on a Bench Warrant issued by Hamden Town Court for failure to appear to answer the charges of operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration, without a license, without insurance, & while not wearing a seat belt. Wiley was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $250 dollars cash bail.
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Community Bank NA at 21 Union Street in Sidney announced that that they will be closed through the end of the week due to frozen pipe water damage.
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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City Hall.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting on today at Touch of Elegance, 187 Main Street, Unadilla at 6:00 pm. The Unadilla Chamber has set the date for its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 17 at the Unadilla United Methodist Church. The Unadilla Chamber will honor a business of the year and present the Good Neighbor Award. Nominations are being accepted by contacting unadillachamber@yahoo.com or at 563-1104.
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SAM ROWE – WCDO Radio News

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-17-16

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