The Great New York State Fair drew over 932,000 people this year, an increase from last year’s 878,000. The full recap of this year’s fair is available at nysfair.ny.gov.
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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced a further expansion of visitation hours at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility effective immediately. Sheriff Akshar expanded visiting hours to 30 hours per week earlier this year, the latest increase brings the visitation time to 47 hours each week. The visitation expansion coincides with increased staffing levels at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility after a successful hiring campaign for new and transferring Corrections Officers. The hours are explained at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2023 Business Awards celebration on October 18 at Bluestone Restaurant in Delhi. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that 2 businesses have been chosen as the “Business of the Year:”
(Ray Pucci 9-6-23)
Pucci said that the 2023 Community Connector Award will go to the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency, there will be 8 new businesses that will be recognized as the Chamber’s Rising Stars, the Awards celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 18, coinciding with National Chamber of Commerce Day, at Bluestone Restaurant at 85 Scotch Mountain Road in Delhi. Tickets for the dinner event are $50 per person. Reservations are required and may be made under the Events column at DelawareCounty.org.
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The State Comptroller Office continues its initiative to help New Yorkers access their unclaimed funds. With $1.5 million in lost money returned every day, the Comptroller’s Office holds over 49 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $18.4 billion as of August. Staff members from OSC will be attending community events throughout the state to provide information and assistance on unclaimed funds, more information is available at ouf.osc.state.ny.us.
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A free virtual job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for all businesses and job seekers in the following counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego, more information is available at working-solutions.org.”
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Justine Luckie on an outstanding warrant for criminal possession of a Controlled Substance, Luckie is described a white female, 5’8″ tall about 135 pounds with brown hair & brown eyes, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196 or Warrants Division at (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933. Thank you.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 9-6-23
19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro will host a Senior Resource Fair today from 11:00am to 2:00 pm in Binghamton. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from the Broome County Office For Aging, Broome County Health Department, Broome County Sheriff’s Office, Southern Tier Independence Center, Visions Federal Credit Union, among others. The session will be held at the American Legion Post 1645 at 177 Robinson Street in Binghamton.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s arrested 75 year old Alan Donner of Roscoe for Criminal Mischief. On August 26th, Deputies responded to a Criminal Mischief Complaint in the Town of Colchester, Donner had intentionally damaged another person’s vehicle following a verbal altercation while at the Mobil Gas Station in Downsville, Donner was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.
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]]>Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Michael Garramone of Remsen, following an investigation of a trailer reported stolen from a North Norwich business July 14th. Investigators learned that 2 male suspects entered the business parking lot operating a Chevy Silverado which was used to steal the trailer, and Detectives were able to track the truck and stolen trailer into Oneida County with the help of a video security systems, pictures were released to the Sheriff’s Social media pages, leading to the arrest. Garramone was located on July 28, he was charged with Grand Larceny and Conspiracy he was processed & was released pending court action in Town of North Norwich Court, additional arrests are expected shortly.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce along with many other agencies, will host a Business Resource Fair, in Sidney September 21st at the Sidney Community Cultural Center. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci visited the WCDO Morning show this morning & explained:
(Ray Pucci 8-2-23)
The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on September 21st, More information is available at DelawareCounty.org.
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Catholic Charities of Sidney is still seeking children from the Sidney central School District, to sign up for free backpacks with school supplies, for the coming school year, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-2-23)
McKnight said that this year, the free back pack program is open to Sidney School District Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division arrested 40 year old Todd Jorgensen for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 2 counts of Criminal Sale of firearms and false written statement. The arrest came following an investigation of a Burglary of firearms in the Town of Columbus in December 2022. Jorgensen is accused of possessing the stolen firearms, he allegedly sold the stolen firearms to 2 different people, and provided a false statement to impede the recovery of the firearms. Jorgensen was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Columbus Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-2-23
State Police thanked the public & tips are no longer needed in the Oneonta Walmart theft of about $1100 worth of merchandise by a man & woman. Police said that they have identified the pair who robbed the store on July 27.
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State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 am. and 8:00 pm., numerous specialty units will be available to answer questions and give Demonstrations, Troopers from the Troop C Recruitment Team will be available at this event and throughout the weekend to answer questions about becoming a New York State Trooper. State Police are currently offering the Trooper entrance exam through October 1, You can find the link at publicapps.troopers.ny.gov.
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DTC or Delhi Telephone, will be holding an Open House Today in Delhi. Officials said that money raised will be used for area scholarships, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 107 Main Street in Delhi.
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An American Red Cross Blood will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf Course. the meeting begins at 8:00 AM, the Guest Speaker will be Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci.
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]]>The Southern Tier Music Festival on July 1st at the Sidney Airport was considered a success by those who attended & those who helped organize the event, one of those was Ed Curley:
(Ed Curley 7-5-23)
The concert was headlined by Country Acts Maddie & Tae and Restless Road along with a number of local acts, Curley said that the meeting to talk about the future of the event will be on July 19th in Bainbridge.
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The Delaware County IRT will be held July 11th through the 19th at the Walton High school, featuring a variety of free services for Medical, Dental, Veterinary as well as mental health, Director of Delaware County Planning & Watershed Affairs, Shelly Johnson-Bennett said that most of the services are available without an appointment, but one service requires registration:
(Shelly Johnson-Bennett 7-5-23)
WCDO News conducted a full interview with Shelly Johnson Bennett recently about the event, you can hear that full interview following the 6:00 PM news tonight on WCDO.
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58 year old Phillip Peterson was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury on 2 counts of attempted assault, for allegedly attacking his wife in the town of Franklin by punching her in the chest after open heart surgery & by throwing a TV at her in April. Peterson will be arraigned on the charges on July 10th.
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31-year-old Dylan Cole of Norwich was charged with 1st-degree assault after allegedly beating another man with a baseball bat, causing severe injuries. Norwich Police responded to Clinton Street, Cole allegedly approached a 35-year-old male with a BB gun and metal baseball bat and struck the man’s face multiple times with the bat, the victims suffered multiple fractures & lost teeth, he was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital & was later transported him to SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse to receive multiple surgeries. Cole was arraigned & was held on a $1,000 cash bail, pending court action at a later date.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Daniel Pope of Laurens following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Morris. Pope was charged with 3 counts of Aggravated DWI for allegedly having a Child Less Than 16 Years Old in the vehicle, plus DWI, Operating a Vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher, 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent The 3 children in pope’s vehicle sustained minor injuries in the accident and were treated and released at the scene by EMS, Pope was released on an Appearance ticket and for Town of Morris Court at a later date.
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Congressman Marc Molinaro will host a round-table on mental health and substance use disorders with local public officials, mental health and substance use providers, hospital administrators, law enforcement, and school administrators today. The round-table will begin at 3:00pm at the Broome County Public Library at 185 Court St in Binghamton.
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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School, organizers are looking for scorekeepers and other positions, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 7-5-23)
Those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-5-23
Morris Fire Fighters responded to a blaze at a vacant house at 50 South Broad Street Saturday at around 5:15 pm. Mutual aid was received from fire fighters in West Laurens, South New Berlin, Gilbertsville, Pittsfield, Edmeston, Unadilla and Otego, the cause of the fire is under investigation, no injuries were reported.
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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School. Organizers are looking for scorekeepers, those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.
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Preparations are continuing for the upcoming Chenango County Fair in August, Fair spokesperson Mary Weidman said that tickets are available ahead of time:
(Mary Weidman 6-30-23)
The Chenango County Fair will run from August 9th to the 13th at the fairgrounds in Norwich. More information is available at chenangofair.com.
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Police in Deposit arrested 73 year old Jo Stanton and her son, 49 year old Patrick Stanton after they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with incorrect license plates. Police seized brass knuckles, heroin, methamphetamine, hydrocodone, and suboxone. The Stantons were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Patrick Stanton was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, more charges are anticipated, The investigation is ongoing.
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27 year old Chad Underwood of Sherburne was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Menacing, Aggravated Harassment and Making Terroristic Threats. Underwood was involved in a Domestic Dispute & a harassment complaint. Underwood was arrested, arraigned and held with no bail in the Chenango County Jail pending future court action.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf Course, the guest speaker will be Glen Nealis of the Delaware County IDA.
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]]>The State Police issued a total of 38,363 tickets statewide during the National “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign which ran from May 22nd to June 4th. Troopers arrested 399 people for DWI and investigated 2,436 crashes, including 410 personal injury crashes and 2 fatal crashes. Troopers wrote over 10,600 tickets for speeding, over 1300 for Distracted Driving, over 8400 for Seat-belt violations & 337 for violating the Move Over Law.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44 year old Shaun Kozak of the Town of Maine following a series of larcenies at several NYSEG substations and other electrical facilities. Detectives discovered a large amount of industrial electrical equipment consistent with several reported larcenies, after conducting a search of Kozak’s Garage, he was charged with 3rd degree Burglary, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & 4th degree Grand Larceny, Kozak was taken to the Broome County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
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Attorney General Letitia James announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drug makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens, which includes over $1 billion for New York State. The settlement requires Teva to operate under a monitor to prevent all opioid marketing, CVS and Walgreens are required to monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions.
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The Annual SFCU Parade & Sidney Hometown Day will be held tomorrow with a variety of activities, according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk:
(Teri Schunk 6-9-23)
Schunk said that music will be provided at Keith Clark Park, by Just the 2 of Us & The Beadle Brothers.
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The Annual Algonquin Antique Auto Show will be held at General Clinton Park, Trophies will be given out in a variety of categories, more information is available at at 764-8134.
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A.M. NEWS Friday 6-9-23
Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Tuesday to a report of a physical injury domestic dispute in the Town of Binghamton, they found a female victim with lacerations, 38 year old Adam Gurney of Binghamton, was arrested, after deputies found that he had a full Stay Away Order of Protection against him, he also had an outstanding arrest warrant through the Town of Vestal, for violating an order of protection. Gurney was charged with Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, he was arraigned and has remained in custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
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The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 6-9-23)
Some activities will be held today, the bulk of the activities will be tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 4-25-23)
The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.
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The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today. The Blood Drive will be from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its third annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday in the General Jacob Morris State Park in Morris. The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools, plus 40 local artists will exhibit their works. Admission to the event is free; reservations are required and may be made at ButternutValleyAlliance.org.
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]]>The State Legislature has passed the final State Budget Agreement for the 23-24-fiscal year. In the budget, an Agreement was reached To Provide Greater Discretion for Judges To Set Bail for the Most Serious Crimes; There were no Income Tax Increases in the Budget, additional funds were approved for mental health care, abortion access, Capital project at SUNY & CUNY Schools, increases in the education portion of the budget & increases in the Minimum Wage to $15 in the upstate counties over a 2 year period to adjust with inflation,
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Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s report found that sales tax collections increased by 9.2% in January and 14.1% in February, but the growth slowed to 0.3% in March. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City grew by 3.3%, in the first quarter, with 50 out of 57 counties experienced sales tax increases during the quarter.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections confirmed that, following yesterday’s public hearing, a republican party primary will be held in the race for District Attorney. Joe Ermeti of Sidney will face acting District Attorney Shawn Smith in the primary on June 27th.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Jaquir Smith on an outstanding warrant, for criminal possession of a weapon, Smith is described as a black male, with long black hair and brown eyes, he is 5’10” tall and about 150 pounds, Anyone with information of Smith is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at their website at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond reported that recently that his Office has received several reports of residents having found unauthorized charges on their debit and credit cards, due to an illegal and fraudulent type of activity referred to as “skimming”. Sheriff DuMond Told WCDO news how to avoid being skimmed:
(Sheriff DuMond 5-3-23)
Sheriff DuMond said that people can avoid these common methods of skimming buy paying in cash inside the store, also, check every line of your monthly bank statement to see that you haven’t been falsely charged & report it to your bank or credit union as soon as possible, so that they can re-issue your card with security updates & a new PIN number & sign up for fraud text alerts whenever possible to monitor your accounts.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-3-23
CDO Workforce of Otsego County will be hosting a job fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta Today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, spokesperson Kassidy Wright explains:
(Kassidy Wright 4-24-23)
The Job fair will features representatives from manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, education, municipalities, retail & human services.
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Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on a variety of PICS Grated Cheese purchased since December 2022, because they do not meet its quality standards. There are currently no known harmful side effects, customers can return them to their local Price Chopper for a full refund, more information is available at 800-666-7667. Also, General Mills is recalling certain Gold Medal Flour products due to potential Salmonella issues. The recall affects Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 2, 5 & 10 Pound Flour, with an expiration date of March 27 & 28 2024, consumers can return the flour to the store of purchase for a refund, more information is available at 1-800-230-8103.
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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 48 year old Howard Knapp of Endicott will spend 50 years in prison after he was found guilty in January. Knapp was sentenced to 2 consecutive 25 to life sentences on 2 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, the victims were under the age of 13 at the time the incidents occurred, in 2014 and 2015.
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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning at the Sidney Golf Course. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM.
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]]>Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Amanda Nodine of Delhi & 25-year-old Chance Byington of Colchester, after Deputies received a call Sunday from a Home owner reporting that his personal property in the Town of Delhi had been set on fire. Deputies charged Nodine with Criminal Contempt for Violating an active Order of protection, plus 1 count each of Arson & Criminal Mischief. Deputies charged Byington for Criminal Mischief & Arson. Nodine was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court, an order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, and she was released in her own recognizance will appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date. Byington was also released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested 18 year old Noe Casas-Aguilar of Binghamton and a 17-year-old juvenile for 2 counts of 1st degree Burglary, 2 counts of 1st degree Robbery plus Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Reckless Endangerment. Troopers were dispatched Sunday Morning to a residence on Bevier Street in the town of Dickinson for a report of 2 males that broke into an occupied home. The suspects fled the area and were located later in Binghamton and were arrested. Casas-Aguilar was transported to Broome County Jail for Central Arraignment and Processing. The 17-year-old was transported to Oneida County Correctional Facility.
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New York State has about 170,000 Monkeypox vaccines that are ready to be distributed, about 80,000 will go to the upstate counties, According to US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:
(Gillibrand 8-3-22)
Symptoms of Monkeypox include a new, unexplained rash that develops into hard, round, fluid-filled skin lesions, along with Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Muscle aches & Chills, over 1300 cases have been found in New York, about a quarter of all nationwide cases. Vaccine locations can be found at health.ny.gov.
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Binghamton police arrested 38 year old Carheem Felton of BInghamton, for the shooting of an individual at the Northside Deli on Chenango Street Tuesday afternoon. Felton was charged with Attempted Murder, & possession of a weapon, Police recovered a 9mm ghost gun , anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a 5-year labor agreement with the Civil Service Employee Association, which includes over 52,000 State employees. The agreement passed with 80% approval, it runs until April 1st 2026, it includes raises in each year of the agreement of 2% for the first 2 years and 3% for the remaining 3 years.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-3-22
State Police were dispatched Sunday Night to Parker Hollow Road near Sunshine Mountain Road in the town of Sidney to a single vehicle crash, where a vehicle went off the roadway, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. The victim has been identified as 58 year old Tammy Oefelein of Bainbridge, her dog also died in the accident.
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The Delaware County Fair will begin on August 15th this year at the Fairgrounds in Walton, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig said that this year, they are preparing for a return to pre-pandemic levels of activity:
(Jason Craig 8-3-22)
The Delaware County Fair runs through August 20th, the full schedule can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.
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Otsego County Department of Health and Bassett Healthcare are seeking community input on health concerns. The Department wants to know what are areas of concern for Otsego County, the information will be used to determine future public health interventions in Otsego County. The Survey can be found at redcap.bassett.org.
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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, On Norton Avenue. To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.
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]]>State Police at Oneonta arrested 20 year old Christopher Becker of Unadilla for Criminal Mischief and Menacing, after a trooper responded to a report of a man who broke windows at the Betty Beavers Gas Station in the town of Otego. Becker allegedly broke windows of the store and threatened the owner of the gas station with a golf club. He was arrested on scene by a trooper and was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 46 year old Seth Wolle of Schenevus, for 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Wolle is accused of performing a lewd act in the presence of minors, he was sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment at a later date. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the family.
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The Gus Macker Tournament will begin Friday at the Norwich High School Complex, organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they still have a need for some volunteers this weekend:
(Tom Revoir 7-6-22)
Those who would like to volunteer can call Revoir at 607-336-9622, extension 29.
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After 2 years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year Budget projects fiscal stability for the next 5 years according to the State Budget Office and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves significantly. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s analysis identifies several revenue, spending, and sustainability risks that could disrupt the Financial Plan that should be monitored closely, his report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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51 past-inducted Hall of Fame members are expected to return to Cooperstown July 22nd through the 25th, to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. This Year’s inductees Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and David Ortiz are scheduled to be a part of Hall of Fame Weekend, The Class of 2022 also includes posthumous electees Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Minnie Miñoso and Buck O’Neil, all will be inducted on Sunday, July 24 1:30 PM at the Clark Sports Center, the ceremony will air live on MLB Network.
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During the 4th of July holiday, State Police in Troop “C” removed 7 impaired motorists off the roadways. State Police at Norwich arrested 50 year old Shaney Stevens of Coventry for Driving While Intoxicated, following the investigation of a vehicle that struck a telephone pole and the driver left the scene. Stevens had been driving the vehicle and she lost control and struck the pole. Stevens was arrested & was processed and released on appearance tickets to the Coventry Town Court on August 24th.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-6-22
State Police arrested 57 year old Tamara Tophoven and 43 year old Rebecca Tophoven of Edmeston for 4 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance. A trooper was dispatched to check on the welfare of animals in a trailer on Taylor Hill Road in the Town of Edmeston, several dogs and cats were living inside an abandoned trailer in squalor, with minimal ventilation, no water and without proper care. The trooper contacted the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown, the animals were voluntarily surrendered to the SPCA to receive care. Both women were issued appearance tickets to the Edmeston Town Court and are scheduled to appear on July 18th.
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A 7th meeting of the Norwich DRI Local Planning Committee will be held virtually today at 3:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to finalize the slate of projects to be included in Norwich’s Strategic Investment Plan, the meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment. The meeting will be carried through ZOOM, the links can be found on the WCDO Facebook Page.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting today, applications will be accepted for $343 million in federal funding that will directly benefit child care providers and continue to help stabilize the industry. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is administering the funds. Applications are available at my.ny.gov.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. This Morning’s meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
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]]>Governor Hochul & Legislative Leaders announced that 10 bills have been introduced to tighten New York’s gun laws, close loopholes and directly address the gaps in our laws exposed by the shootings in Buffalo, Texas, and around the country. The bills would require information sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes; make threatening mass harm a crime; require micro-stamping for new guns; prohibit the purchase of body armor for anyone not in an eligible profession & strengthen the Red Flag law by expanding the list of people who can file for Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
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New York’s mobile sports wagering has generated over $267 million since January. New York has collected more in sports wagering revenue in five months than the total revenue any other state has generated over several years.
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The Raymond Corporation announced today that they will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary on June 14th at their facility in Greene. The the ceremonies will include the unveiling of an interactive museum style exhibit in the main lobby, more information is available at raymondcorp.com
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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $47,842 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of state ARC Trust Services to support several programs. More information about the Arc Otsego Guardianship and Fit and Fun Grants, is available by calling 433-8417.
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SUNY Oneonta students donated a record amount of food to The Lord’s Table on Elm Street in Oneonta. With the donations, The Lord’s Table and food pantry is well stocked to serve meals throughout the summer months & beyond, the amount donated was approximately $6,700 worth of nonperishable food items.
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Delaware County Public Health announced a free special event on June 16th at SUNY Delhi; “Not My Kid: 21 Steps to Violence Prevention in Children & Emerging adults with Special Health Care Needs, with guest Speaker Mary Muscari, DCPH Spokesperson Stacy Greene explains:
(Stacey Green 6-1-22)
More information about the program is available at 832-5200.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-1-22
The State Health Department reported that the Statewide 7-Day Average Case Rate for COVID 19 has Dropped every day for the last 2 weeks, back to the lowest levels since April 28th, across all regions of the state. More Than 80 Million Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests have been distributed To New Yorkers & there were 26 Statewide Deaths Reported Yesterday
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Taxes on motor fuel and highway diesel motor fuel are suspended today through December 31st. The State Department of Taxation & Finance announced that excise tax, prepaid sales tax, and state sales and use taxes are suspended, Local sales and use taxes are not suspended except where local legislative bodies voted to suspend their tax also. Several jurisdictions have elected to change their sales tax rate effective, today, the list of counties & municipalities that have dropped their portion of the gas tax can be found at tax.ny.gov.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Meeting this morning at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, members & Directors are urged to attend.
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]]>A virtual “Glow Run” has been organized for a young woman from Bainbridge who is going through a form of Cancer, local Cancer survivor & Glow Run Organizer Heather Bucalos told WCDO News about the Bainbridge Glow Run Virtual 60 Mile Challenge called “Glow For Amanda”:
(Heather Bucalos 10-6-21)
Bucalos is a 2 time cancer survivor who has been raising money with “Glow Runs” for the last several years, people can sign up starting this Friday at runsignup.com/Race/NY/Bainbridge/Glow Fundraiser or at the Bainbridge Glow Challenge: Glow4Amanda Facebook page.
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The Oneonta Common Council voted Tuesday night to name Christopher Witzenburg as Chief of Police, replacing Douglas Brenner, who retired earlier this year. Witzenburg has served as interim chief; he has been with the Oneonta Police Department for 23 years. The Common Council also approved of the Police Reform & Reinvention plan for the Oneonta Police Department.
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State Police arrested 30 year old Matthew Appley of Fish’s Eddy for Reckless Endangerment & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Troopers from Deposit were dispatched to a disturbance on South Main Street in Fish’s Eddy, Appley is accused of firing a weapon at 2 vehicles, no one was injured but 2 vehicles were damaged. Troopers located Appley and he was arrested without incident, he was arraigned by a judge & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bond.
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The Raymond Corporation observed National Manufacturing Day with more than 2,500 student registrants from around the country during an interactive digital event on October 1st, 2021. This year was the second year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day was an entirely digital event, last year’s event drew just under 1000 viewers, Manufacturers will seek to fill 4.6 million jobs over the next decade, and more information is available at raymondcorp.com.
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Candidates running for office in Norwich and Chenango County will meet with their prospective constituents at a public candidates’ forum later this month. The forum will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 17th at the Norwich American Legion Hall at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to expand healthcare worker vaccine mandates to include employees that work in the Officer of Mental Health and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Employees in these agencies will need to show proof of a least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by November 1st, they will not have the option to receive weekly COVID testing. The requirement will apply to all employees who work at psychiatric hospitals and those working at specialty hospitals. Tomorrow, a previously enacted vaccine requirement will take effect for personnel at adult-care facilities, long-term health care programs, AIDS home care programs, hospice care along with other similar programs.
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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced today that Lisa Stevens of Glen Aubrey was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 7 years in prison, for 2nd degree Grand Larceny. Stevens was accused of taking money from clients while working as a travel agent, and failing to deliver either refunds or services to the clients, amounting to over $100,000. Stevens faces similar charges connected to that Larceny in Onondaga County.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that about $149 million in federal aid has been distributed to counties statewide to help older New Yorkers meet basic needs, remain in their homes and communities, slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and get vaccinated. The Southern Tier Counties of Broome, Chenango and Delaware will share $5,401,414 in funding.
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The Village of Sidney Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that officers observed commit several traffic infractions, 36 year old Jason Katalinas was charged with Felony DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation, Use of vehicle without interlock device, Failure to submit to a breath test, Failure to keep right, he was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.
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The Bainbridge American Legion will host a “Meet & Greet” in the meeting room at the back of Bob’s Dinner AT 6:00 pm tonight. All area Military Service Veterans are invited to attend. An overview will be presented which will focus on what the Bainbridge American Legion does for the community.
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The next Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf Course, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
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Chenango Arts Council announced the return of free Movie nights, with a show tonight in Norwich, Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 10-6-21)
O’Neill said that they have scheduled Halloween themed events this month; they can be found at chenangoarts.org.
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]]>Catholic Charities will hold their 5th mass food distribution at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney Later this month, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 9-1-21)
McKnight said that in the previous 4 mass food distribution, they gave away between 9 & 12 tons of food each time.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Korey Crandall of Sherburne on a Bench Warrant issued out of the City of Norwich Court. Deputies located Crandall in the Town of Sherburne and was in possession of methamphetamines. Crandall was issued an appearance ticket for Possession of a Controlled Substance and was later turned over to the Norwich City Police Department.
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Delaware Valley Humane Society will hold its 2nd annual “Heavy Metal Haul-out” fundraiser through the month of September, Shelter Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 9-1-21)
Items like washer, dryers & other metal items can be dropped off at any time at the Delaware Valley Humane Society on the Back River Road in Sidney, Waste recovery Enterprise will bring the metals to Binghaton for disposal & money raised goes for operating expenses at the Shelter.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that today’s game against Richmond at Mirabito Stadium has been postponed in conjunction with Minor League Baseball due to Covid-19 health and safety protocols as well as inclement weather in the forecast. The Rumble Ponies will continue to practice caution and follow the guidance of medical experts. Fans with tickets to today’s game can exchange their tickets for a future Rumble Ponies home game this season.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 28 will be closed from Frank Slawson Road to Coe Hill Road in the Town of Meredith, tomorrow through Wednesday, September 22nd, for a culvert replacement. All work is weather dependent. Northbound through traffic will be diverted onto County Route 10 in Meridale and southbound through traffic will be directed onto State Route 23 in Oneonta. Local traffic will retain access to the closure points. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-1-21
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a Special Session of the State Legislature today to address New York’s rent and eviction crisis, the Open Meetings Law, and the state’s cannabis program. Governor Hochul also announced she is extending New York State’s eviction moratorium to January 15, 2022.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that a Moderna COVID 19 Vaccine clinic will be held today at the old Label Shopper location for 3rd doses, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for those that are eligible. Other clinics will be held at the same location in the South Plaza in Norwich on September 7th, 14th & 21st, more information is available at 337-1660.
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Helios Care has been notified that they have been selected as a top 25 finalist in the 2nd round of the Tipping Point Challenge, for their Choices Palliative care Program, Helios Care Director of Development & Marketing Alicia Fish explains:
(Alicia Fish 8-31-21)
Fish said that the winners of the Tipping Point Challenge will be announced in October.
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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, members & directors are urged to attend.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $89 million in child care provider stabilization grant funds have been disbursed. More than 10,600 of New York State’s 18,000 eligible child care providers have applied for Child Care Stabilization Grant funding. To date, child care providers have requested $585 million of the available $1.1 billion in federal funding. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is administering the funds.
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Governor Cuomo has signed “Shannon’s Law” recently, named after a Long Island Teacher who died of breast cancer at the age of 31. Insurance companies must cover annual mammograms for women over 35; previously, insurance companies were only required to cover annual mammogram screenings for women over the age of 40.
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State Police at Sidney arrested 36 year old Sabrina Hetrick of Guilford for DWI, after Troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 51 in the town of Butternuts. Hetrick was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown of complaint of pain and was issued appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court on August 22nd.
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The Sidney American Legion will hold a 100 Year Anniversary open House on Saturday August 17th, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 8-7-19)
Halbert said that the American Legion was first formed in 1919 by US military personnel stationed in France after World War 1.
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State Police and other police agencies joined forces on August 2nd in an effort to get impaired drivers, unlicensed drivers and drugs off the roadways. 29 law enforcement members were involved in a 5-hour traffic saturation detail with troopers from Troops C, G and H, the Delaware, Greene & Schoharie County Sheriff’s Departments, DEC Police, Park Rangers, & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A total of 38 traffic summons were issued for DWI, Leandra’s Law, aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered motor vehicle, speeding, & 2 people were wanted on active warrants.
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The Community Foundation for South Central New York announced a new mini-grant opportunity for qualified non-profit organizations in Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. Proposals may be submitted for projects that support, develop and/or expand the skill set of young professionals in our region and/or increase their involvement in the community. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 6th. Details on submission requirements can be found at donorswhocare.org.
A new Siena College Poll of registered New York voters found that the majority of New Yorkers say Governor Cuomo has made the state a better place since he took office in 2011, the poll also found that his favorability and job performance ratings currently match record lows. New York voters said Cuomo has improved the state by a 51 to 39% margin, but his favorability ratings of 43% negative and 50% positive matches his lowest ratings, his job performance rating of 34% positive and 64% negative is his lowest ever.
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The State Department of Health announced that a proposal for a new Medicaid model of care serving children throughout the state with complex health needs has been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The new model will improve access to Medicaid services and expand Medicaid coverage to home- and community-based care for more than 6,000 youth under age 21 who are faced with an array of serious health issues and otherwise could be forced to live in hospitals and other institutionalized settings.
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State Police arrested 40 year old Rachel Rose of Otego for Aggravated DWI, with a BAC of .22%, plus Imprudent Speed and Moving from a Lane Unsafely. A trooper was dispatched by Otsego County 911 to the area of Country Club Road in the town of Oneonta for a report of a vehicle off the road. The trooper located Rose and her vehicle which was stuck in a drainage ditch. Rose was processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on August 6, 2019.
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The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be held today at UHS Chenango Memorial from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The program will highlight the grand opening of the new UHS Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and the next phase of transformation at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
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The next SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING will be held this morning starting at 7:45 AM. The Meeting will be held at The Sidney Country Club and Golf Course.
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Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that he plans to run for a 4th term in 2022. Cuomo handily defeated republican Marcus Molinaro last year on Election Day,
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Commerce Chenango has announced the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Thursday, June 13th, in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM. The panel discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. The workshop is open to Chamber Members only; registration is required by June 10 by calling 334-1400 or register@chenangony.org.
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Delaware County Public Health and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego, in conjunction with Sidney Memorial Library and Andes Public Library, are offering free Narcan trainings to the public. The training is open to everyone. Upon completion of the training, each person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit. Free Upcoming Narcan Trainings will be tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Andes Public Library & Thursday, June 6th @ 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public Library- Smart Community Room.
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Chenango County students entering 8th or 9th grade in September, can attend the annual Chenango Memorial Hospital Career Days on August 14th and 15th. CMH will be hosting a free two day “camp” to explore different careers in the medical field. Activities will be hands on in Radiology, Heart Care, Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Operating Room, Nursing, Maternity, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy and Nursing Home. More information is available at 337-4285; the Application deadline is June 7th.
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The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 5-29-19)
More information about the fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Park & the current expansion is available at 518-256-7899.
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State Lawmakers are continuing to re-word legislation before the end of the 2019 session that may legalize recreational Marijuana in New York State. The New York State Sheriff’s Association opposes that idea, Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond comments:
(Sheriff Dumond 5-29-19)
An amended marijuana legalization bill was introduced on Friday to echo Governor Cuomo’s original proposal, which would include the forming of the Office of Cannabis Management to regulate commercial and medical marijuana.
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26-year-old Haylery Rodriguez of Johnson City was issued tickets Friday for Unlicensed Operator and 7 improper restraint tickets. State Police responded to the report of a several children rising unrestrained in a vehicle leaving the Tioga Downs. A trooper stopped the vehicle on State Route 17 & discovered 12 people in a vehicle that seats 7. 7 children ranging from ages 3 to 11 that were not in child seats, booster seats or even belted in the vehicle & Rodriguez was driving with only a learner’s permit and did not have a licensed driver in the vehicle. The trooper stayed with the vehicle for 2 1/2 hours to ensure everyone in the vehicle was picked up by a licensed driver with the proper safety equipment.
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The Pennsylvania-New York Joint Interstate Bridge Commission will conduct its annual meeting today at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street. The meeting will be held on the 18th floor and scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, Representatives from the State DOT and the Pennsylvania DOT will discuss matters related to the 10 bridges crossing the Delaware River to Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania. The meeting is open to the public.
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The Chenango County Health Department will hold another Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today. The Clinic will be held at the Plymouth Fire Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
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]]>(Julia Goff 10-10-18)
Goff said that the trust fund has been active & growing for over 50 years, more information is available at 433-4212
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department and State DOT Inspectors conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester. 3 Inspections were conducted; Deputies issued 17 summonses for various safety violations including unsafe tires, uninspected motor vehicle, unregistered vehicle, loose cargo, spreading debris on the highway, & inadequate brakes. 2 of the vehicles were taken out of service, 1 driver was arrested for a displaying a forged commercial motor vehicle inspection certificate and issued multiple summons returnable to the Town of Colchester Court.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested 46 year old Michael Lynch of Sidney following the execution of a search warrant at his County Highway 23, Town of Sidney, and residence. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for Lynch’s residence, they seized marijuana plants, drying marijuana and a number of rifles and shotguns, Lynch was charged with criminal possession of marijuana & unlawful cultivation of cannabis, he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
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The Regional Economic Development Council awards will include $690,000 for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located on the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair held 50 years ago. Bethel Woods will use the state funding for the 50th anniversary event for next year, which is planned as a 3-day festival like the original event.
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The Otsego County Health Department will hold the next Rabies Vaccination clinic tonight in Otego. The clinic will be held at the Otego Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information is available at 547-4230.
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The Broome County Health Department has confirmed 2 cases of the West Nile Virus in recent weeks. Both Patients were hospitalized and both are recovering. Mild cases usually feature a fever, headache, body aches and occasionally skin rash or swollen glands, more serious cases include high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness and an altered mental status. Public health officials say the key is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, through insect repellent, screens and the elimination of standing water.
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The Governor’s Administration and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced an October 11 roundtable event in Oneonta to discuss the upcoming 2020 Census and steps to ensure a full count of all New Yorkers. The discussion will be led by Mayor Herzig and Richard Tobe, Governor Cuomo’s Director of Special Intergovernmental Projects, it is open to the public and will take place Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center on Market Street and more information is available at ny.gov/programs/2020-census.
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The SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE monthly meeting will be this morning at 7:45am at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. Members & directors are urged to attend.
(Tom Ruff 5-16-18)
More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney veterans memorial park.org.
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Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency in nearby Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties as they continue to recover from several severe thunderstorms yesterday. The Governor has deployed 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist communities with recovery efforts, plus thousands of state and local personnel are working to clear debris & re-open roads. A travel advisory was also put into effect for those counties, NYSEG reported over 10,000 were still without power from the storms earlier this afternoon.
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Governor Cuomo announced a Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan on public lands, increase public awareness and create a working group to participate in a Lyme disease summit this summer. The Governor has directed the Department of Health, DEC and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to collaborate in order to target priority counties and public lands with the highest risk of tick exposure and Lyme disease. More information about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is available at health.ny.gov.
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State DOT Officials announced that work has begun to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 28 and State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin. The $1.3 million project will convert the current intersection into a circular intersection without traffic signals. Approximately 4,000 vehicles travel through this intersection daily. Roundabouts see a decrease in the severity of crashes, which typically occur at a slower speed.
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(Cliff Crouch 4-6-18)
Crouch has served in the Assembly since 1995, after winning a special mid-year election for the seat vacated by Clarence “Rapp” Rappleyea.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Hancock couple for allegedly possessing stolen Snowmobiles from Pennsylvania & possessing drugs packaged for sale. Deputies recovered 4 stolen snowmobiles in Hancock and Deposit, they arrested 28 year old Matthew Mason of Hancock, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for allegedly possessing the stolen snowmobile trailer and 4 snowmobiles, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. Deputies had also arrested 43 year old Tammy Moore on 2 separate occasions once for Aggravated DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & later for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Moore was returned to the County Jail after posting bail on the 1stset of charges. A search warrant was executed at the Mason and Moore home; deputies seized marihuana plants, processed marihuana & drug paraphernalia.
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Oxford Central School will be hosting a Robotics Competition called “Robo-Rave” in the High School Gymnasium Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over 20 teams will be competing. Robo-Rave is a program designed to teach students how to design, build, code & program Robots to perform a variety of tasks, Oxford High School Science Teach Mark Muller explains why he wanted to bring Robo Rave to Oxford:
(Mark Muller 4-6-18)
Muller said that Saturday’s event is the first Robo Rave event in New York State, Robo rave is associated with NASA, who brought a team of engineers to Oxford to speak & teach at the event, which is free & open to the public. More information is available at oxac.org.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Michael Sullivan of Agawam, Massachusetts & 30 year old Gabrielle Graham of Pittsfield, Massachusetts for criminal possession of a controlled substance, Sullivan was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Troopers received a complaint of a disabled vehicle on I-88 in the town of Afton; they located marijuana and a smoking pipe with residue. Sullivan and Graham were arraigned in the town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. Their next court date is scheduled for April 23, 2018 in the town of Afton Court.
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Johnson City Police Department announced that 29-year-old Corey Robinson is being detained in Marietta, Georgia, he is suspected of murdering 46 year old Erika Smith Cunningham, who was found dead at 92 Crocker Avenue Sunday morning. An arrest warrant was issued on Thursday and Robinson was taken into custody a few hours later. Robinson will be charged with 2nd degree murder, Extradition proceedings have begun, Robinson is expected to be returned to Broome County in about a week.
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The controversial NG Advantage natural gas compressor station project in Port Crane is being scrapped by the company, even after they received approval for the project by the Town of Fenton planning board a year ago. NG sold some of the property already to Carrier Services Corporation of Ohio; they are expected to request a rezoning of the property for commercial or industrial activity.
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New York continues to be one of the leading states in the country where people are moving out of, according to United Van Lines. New York ranked 3rd behind Illinois and New Jersey, as the top 3 states that people are leaving. The United van Lines statistics showed that 46% left for job-related reasons, 29% left following retirement, 19% left for family reasons, 5% for health reasons. The largest age population of those who left were ages 55 to 64.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a new initiative to provide teachers and coaches with resources they can use to help prevent and address substance use disorder among young people. Starting next week, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Education Department, and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will notify schools statewide of the availability of flash drives loaded with materials in English and Spanish for coaches, teachers, school nurses, and other educators to use in personal conversations with students and in community forums.
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, is hosting a “Spring Melt” Die Cast Toy & Memorabilia Show Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 Students 6-18, under 6 is free. More information is available at 334-2886.
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The Otsego County Department of Health is hosting the 2018 Living Healthier Expo at the Foothills Performing Arts center on market Street in Oneonta today & tomorrow. The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives over both days, topics will include Lyme disease, rabies Awareness, Chronic Disease management; more information is available at 547-4230 or LHEOtsego.com.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd Annual Comedy show at the Old Schoolhouse Inn of Downsville Saturday Night starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets & more information are available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
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The 8th Annual “All Animals Matter” dinner & silent Auction Saturday from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Norwich VFW. Money raised will benefit the “Krista Bartle 4 Paws Friends Fund, more information is available at 435-7788.
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Democratic Congressional candidate Gareth Rhodes will appear in Sidney today. Rhodes will appear at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this morning at 9:00 AM, he is one of 7 announced candidates running for the Democratic Party Nomination for the right to face incumbent Republican Congressman John Faso for the 19th District.
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The Binghamton Hockey Hall of Fame Committee announced that it will induct Brian McGrattan and Larry Kish as the class of 2018. There will be a pregame ceremony prior to Friday’s game against Syracuse. McGrattan played a total of 196 regular-season games over the course of three seasons in Binghamton with the Senators from 2002-2005, he recorded 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points, his 551 penalty minutes in 2004-05 is the most in a single season in AHL history. Kish coached several teams in Binghamton from 1975-1982 winning the AHL’s Coach of the Year in 1981. More information about tickets for tonight’s game is available at binghamtondevils.com or 722-7367.
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