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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-6-17

wcdonews — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:32:39 +0000

A name change is coming to Tri Town Regional Hospital in Sidney, as the facility is required to have its Emergency Department within 35 miles of an acute care Emergency room, as provided by Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Fox CEO Jeff Joyner explains:

(Jeff Joyner 12-6-17)

The Change takes effect on January first, the facility in Sidney will be known as A.O. Fox Hospital-Tri Town Campus.
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Delaware County Sheriff-Elect Craig DuMond announces the selection of long-time Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Timothy Buckley to be the Undersheriff. Buckley began his career as a police officer with the Village of Hancock Police Department in 1996; in 1998 he served as a Sheriff’s Deputy and a School Resource Officer with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office before transferring to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 2000.
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The Oneonta Common Council decided at last night’s meeting to prohibit smoking & tobacco use in Muller Plaza & in all city parks. Mayor Herzig will hold a public hearing on the new ordinance at the December 19th meeting before it can be signed into law.
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New York State hunters have been more successful in 2017 than last year through the first several weeks of big game seasons, according to the state DEC. Through the 3rd weekend hunters reported 69,550 deer, compared to 61,184 through the same period in 2016. Hunters have reported taking 814 bears so far in the Southern Zone, compared to 775 last year. A final tally of the seasons’ deer and bear harvests will be compiled and released early in 2018.
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State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman released an updated Brochure “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Know Your Rights”; to inform New Yorkers sexual harassment laws. The guidance provides victims of sexual harassment with information on the appropriate agencies to consult should they seek to file a complaint or take legal action, along with help lines for further support. The brochure is available at ag.ny.gov.
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The 2018 State of the State Address will be held on Wednesday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Seating is limited and tickets are non-transferable. In the event that the number of requests exceeds available seating, attendees will be selected by lottery. Guests will be notified of their selection via email on Monday, January 1. Registration will close on Friday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m. Request to attend are available at governor.ny.gov.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will begin its 2018 monthly networking breakfasts on January 5 at SUNY Delhi’s Alumni Hall from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The presentation will be on the New York Paid Family Leave Law, nearly all private sector employees in New York will be eligible for Paid Family Leave, the featured speaker is New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is leading a coalition of 15 state Attorneys General, they filed a lawsuit against the EPA and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt for failing to meet the Clean Air Act’s statutory deadline for designating areas of the country impacted by unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone pollution. The lawsuit, was filed jointly by the Attorneys General of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Washington DC & 10 other states Tuesday.
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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held this morning. The meeting will begin at 7:45 am At the Sidney Golf Course.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-1-17

wcdonews — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:56:07 +0000

Governor Cuomo announced this morning beefed up security measures all over the state, following yesterday’s Terror Attack in Manhattan. Cuomo stated that they would double the security at all places of congregation, airports, tunnels, & Penn Station. This was the second major attack in New York City where someone used a vehicle to mow down pedestrians in the last 4 months. Cuomo said that Flags would be flown at half-staff on Thursday, November 2 to honor the 8 lives lost in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan.
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The New York State Preparedness Corps will conduct disaster preparedness training on Tuesday November 7th at the Sidney Public Library with a session for seniors from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, and another for the General Public from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Carol Allen of the Tri County Senior Center explains:

(Carol Allen 11-1-17)

The Training is free & is co sponsored by the Tri County Senior Center & The Sidney United Way sponsors the Disaster Training, pre-registration is requested at 563-8065, or in person at the Senior Center.
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A.O. Fox Hospital and the Oneonta Job Corps Academy are partnering to bring the Oneonta community its first blood drive competition on November 8th & 9th to benefit the American Red Cross. The competition is called The First Annual Donor Dash: Fox Hospital Spokeswoman Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-1-17)

Registration is requested for either event at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
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New York State of Health begins its 5th Open Enrollment Period today. Consumers can enroll in Qualified Health Plans now through January 31, 2018. New York State extended the enrollment deadline beyond the federal deadline of December 15th to give consumers more time to consider their health plan options and enroll. Consumers can enroll in a health plan by: Calling the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777, or be logging on at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

Fox Hospital in Oneonta is looking for volunteer companions for patients at the Hospital; they will hold a special session today about their program. Fox Hospital Chaplain Reverend Judy Thistle explains:

(Rev. Judy Thistle 10-18-17)

The program will be held today in the Levine Conference room at Fox Hospital from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 431-5009.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber Of Commerce announced that they are hosting the next 4-Chamber Meeting this evening at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Highway 7 Bar & Grill in Bainbridge; Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig will be the guest speaker.
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The Sidney Democratic Committee will have a “Meet the Candidates” session tonight at the Sidney Memorial Library. The candidates will be Supervisor candidate Bill Heath & Town Council Candidates Pete Cordes & Dan Cristelli, the event will run form 6:30 to 8:00 PM, election day is necxt Tuesday November 7th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their Monthly meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf Course; the meeting will begin at 7:45am. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-10-14

wcdonews — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:39:47 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo easily defeated Zephyr Teachout for the Democratic Party nomination yesterday, in the state party primary elections. Cuomo received about 62% of the vote, will Teachout getting 34% of the Democratic Party support. Cuomo will face Republican Rob Astorino on Election Day. In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Kathy Hochul defeats Timothy Hu.
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Republican State Senator Tom Libous fended off a challenge from Denver Jones in the 52nd District primary election Tuesday. Libous won with about 66% of the vote.
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Local government capital spending on roads, bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent between 2010 and 2012 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After a review of infrastructure studies, DiNapoli’s office estimates that municipalities should be spending about $3.9 billion annually to keep up with deteriorating capital assets but are only spending roughly $1.2 billion – less than a third of what is necessary. For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us.
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The Binghamton Senators announced Tuesday, it has reached an agreement with its parent National Hockey League club, the Ottawa Senators, to remain their American Hockey League affiliate. The agreement will keep the B-Sens the top affiliate for Ottawa through the next five seasons. Ottawa, who has been affiliated with Binghamton since AHL hockey returned in 2002.
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The Sidney chamber of commerce Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at the Sidney Golf Course, 7:45 am.
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Commerce Chenango Programs Business After Hours hosted by The Chenango County Historical Society Museum at 45 Rexford Street, Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-28-13

wcdonews — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:42:31 +0000

The Delaware county district attorney’s office announced the arrest of Mindy Robison of Delhi, for 6 counts of Welfare Fraud. Robison is accused of using the Electronic Benefit Card of another person at a local store. The office also announced the arrest of Richard Mattice of Delhi, for 3 counts of Welfare Fraud. Mattice is also accused of using the Electronic Benefit Card of another person at a local store. Both face court action in the Town of Delhi Court on November 5^th.

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Motorists are advised that Prospect Mountain construction work will be performed throughout the week in Binghamton. Crews will be constructing substructures of the Interstate 81 & State Route 17 Bridge over Chenango Street; Crews will also be performing superstructure work for the State Route 17 westbound bridge over Mygatt Street. Blasting will occur daily between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. with rolling slow-downs administered by New York State Police.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring an event this evening with author, broadcaster and Sidney native Chuck D’Imperio at 6:30 at the Sidney Golf Course. D’Imperio told WCDO News that he will be discussing the first of his 6 books, regarding growing up in Sidney:

(Chuck D’Imperio 10-28-13)

Some tickets are still available today through the Sidney Chamber office at 561-2642 or through any Chamber director.

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