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SHANTA MYERS – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:29:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-2-18 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-tuesday-1-2-18/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:29:24 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6035 Continue reading →]]> Yolanda Vega of New York Lottery will present a ceremonial prize check to a Sidney man who won the $1 million top prize on the holiday-themed “Merry Millionaire” scratch-off ticket. The unidentified man purchased his ticket at the Mirabito Quickway on State Route 8 in Masonville on his way home from work; Yolanda Vega will present a $1,000,000 over-sized prize check to the newest Lottery Millionaire at the Masonville store tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM.
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Governor Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State Address is scheduled for tomorrow in Albany. The address will be delivered to a joint session of the legislature at 1:00 PM Wednesday at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. The governor has outlined much of his 2018 agenda in recent weeks, and will have to put together a budget with a 4 billion dollar deficit, the budget is due April 1st.
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond will hold an active shooter/ disturbance Training session in Sidney on January 17th, Sheriff Dumond told WCDO News about the session:

(Dumond 1-2-18)

The session will be held in January 17th at the Sacred Heart Church on Liberty Street in Sidney starting at 10:00 AM.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19-year-old Sean Gillespie of Bovina on charges of driving while ability impaired by drugs, 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, and speeding 82 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone on State Highway 28 in the Town of Meredith Friday. Gillespie allegedly possessed Ecstasy, marijuana, and Hydrocodone; he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 bail. 19-year-old Jeffrey Bowie of Hamden was an occupant in Gillespie’s vehicle, he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance & unlawful possession of marijuana for allegedly possessing Ecstasy & marijuana, he was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 bail.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their first meeting of 2018 this evening at City Hall. The meeting will get underway at 7:00 PM in the council chambers on the 2nd floor.

Troy Police announced the arrest of 2 men Saturday in connection with the slayings of 4 people in a basement apartment recently. 38 year old James White and 24 year old Justin Mann of Scheneactady were each charged with 1st-degree murder and 4 each counts of 2nd-degree murder, for the killings of Shanta Myers, her 11 year old son Jeremiah, her 5 year old daughter Shanise Myers & & 22-year-old Brandi Mells. Troy Police said that Myers 15 year ols son was out of town on a retreat at the time of the murders, White & Mann are being held without bail in the Rensselaer County Jail.
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Several new laws are officially on the books with the change of the calendar year. Paid family leave allows for New York employees who work for private employers to take up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for a variety of personal family reasons. New York’s minimum wage increased to $10.40 for the upstate counties, The wage hikes are part of a multi-year increase approved by Cuomo and lawmakers in 2016. Also, Middle-class taxpayers will see a small cut in their state income taxes this year, most area joint filers & most single filers will have a drop in their rate to 6.33% The cut is part of new income rates approved by Cuomo and lawmakers in the last two budgets.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that New York would join the FirstNet First Responder Network – a nationwide, high speed, wireless broadband network that was created exclusively for first responders and the public safety community. The network, which was created through a public-private partnership between AT&T and the federal government, will put advanced technology, and devices into the hands of first responders to give them the tools they need to better communicate and share information in emergency situations.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “State Of The State” Breakfast today starting at 8:00 AM. The event will be held at the SUNY Oneonta Morris Hall Otsego Grill.
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The next regular meeting of the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce is today at 5:30 pm at The Meeting Place, 187 Main Street, Unadilla. All directors and members are urged to attend.
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]]> 6035 WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-28-17 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-thursday-12-28-17/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:27:49 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6031 Continue reading →]]> Police in Troy have released the names of the 4 victims in a quadruple homicide in a basement apartment. Police reported that the bodies of 5-year-old Shanise Myers, 11-year-old Jeremiah Myers, their mother 36 year old Shanta Myers and 22 year old Brandi Mells were found dead Tuesday afternoon, Police are trying to determine when the murders occurred and who committed the murders. Troy Police are receiving assistance from the State Police.
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The cold temperatures could be sticking around for a while, Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meterologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 12-28-17)

Residents are reminded to try to avoid Hypothermia & frostbite, by spending only short periods of time outside, Avoid higher elevations, wear items of clothing to cover all skin including Layers of synthetic or wool winter clothing, Warm socks and winter boots, Insulated, wind resistant Hat and gloves or mittens, a Scarf or ski mask as well as Goggles or glasses.
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As a response to the federal tax bill limiting the deduction for state and local taxes, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order allowing New Yorkers to pay their 2018 property taxes in 2017. There has been some confusion locally about who needs to take advantage of this offer, Sidney Town Clerk Lisa French explains:

(Lisa French 12-28-17)

French said that residents should consult their local City, Town or County Tax department or their tax preparer or tax attorney regarding the details, those particicpating need to make their Payments by December 31st.
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After 15 years of absence, Broome County is once again home to African Lions. A new cub recently came to reside at Animal Adventure Park, The female cub is 3 months old, its addition will be will be celebrated on World Lion Day, Friday, August 10th, with the celebrations continuing throughout the weekend.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Russell Mills of Delancey for Criminal Mischief. Mills is accused of intentionally preventing another person from placing a 911 phone call to law enforcement during a domestic dispute. Mills was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance; he will reappear in the Town of Hamden Court for further court proceedings at a later date.
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New York Farm Bureau has released its annual “Circle of Friends,” naming 172 New York State Legislators to this year’s list. The “Circle of Friends” honor is based upon each legislator’s voting record on issues of agricultural importance as well as other evidence of legislative support, including sponsorship of bills that New York Farm Bureau has either supported this year. Local “Circle of Friends” recipients for 2017 are State senator’s Fred Akshar, John Bonacic, Jim Seward & Assembly Members Cliff Crouch, Gary Finch, Pete Lopez, Donna Lupardo & Bill Magee.
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The Broome County Legislature approved the proposal to accept $3 million dollars in state money to help turn the former Broome Developmental Center into an Opioid Crisis center operated by a Syracuse Healthcare group. The center could be open as soon as next month, and could treat up to 3200 patients suffering from Opioid Addictions.
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The 2017 Greater Binghamton Job & Career Fair is being held today. Many area employers will have representatives at the Job Fair, which is being held at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
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