SIDNEY MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT – WCDO Radio News

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-31-18

wcdonews — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:49:47 +0000

Work should be completed on the 2nd side of Main Street in Sidney, for the Main Street Revitalization project, Architect Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:

(Ian Law 7-31-18)

The deadline date was August 31st; Law said that they are on track to finish before that date.
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The Unatego School Board conducted a public meeting last night regarding the 4 bids to take over the former Otego Elementary school building. Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 7-31-18)

The 4 proposal include Kildonan School, with plans for a school for Dyslexic children, LPP Management with plans for senior housing & Offices, 2+4 Management with plans for 36 senior apartments, and AgZeit with plans for indoor agriculture.
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Oneonta officials invite Main Street businesses to an information session related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund on Friday at 8:30 AM at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce offices at 189 Main Street in Oneonta. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Improvement Fund, which is a grant program to provide property and business owners a flexible funding mechanism to improve properties located within the Downtown DRI boundaries. The deadline for any signage applications is August 31. RSVP’s are requested by this Thursday at 267-4010 Extension 103 or by e-mail baheegan@otsegocc.com
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The Otsego County fair is underway today through this Sunday at the fairgrounds in Morris. Entertainment this year includes Country Music performer Keith Anderson, a Monster Truck Show and the Burpee Petting Zoo, the full schedule is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32 Annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Thursday, August 9th, at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m. Registration starts at 9:00am. Interested participants can Register Online at otsegocc.com.
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Attorney General Barbara Underwood is part of a coalition of Attorneys General – announced that she will file suit against the Trump administration to block the distribution of materials that enable the printing of untraceable, undetectable guns using 3-D printers. The lawsuit will be filed in federal court by the Attorneys General of Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Maryland, New York, and the District of Columbia.
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Registration forms for the Bainbridge-Guilford After School Care Program are due by August 1st. The program is open to all students Pre-K through 6 and will be held at Greenlawn Elementary School starting September 6. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the District Office at 967-6321.

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-25-18

wcdonews — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:01:23 +0000

Party Primaries will be held for congressional seats tomorrow across the state. Locally, there are 7 Democrats running for the 19th Congressional District, to take on incumbent Republican John Faso. In Delaware County, more information is available by calling the County Board of Elections at 832-5321.
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Now that the Main Street Revitalization project is well on its way to completion, Sidney Village officials are wrapping up the first phase of the “Green Plain” project. Grants Administrator John redente explains:

(John Redente 6-26-18)

Reedente said that the Buy-outs of homes in the River Street area should be wrapped up by the end of 2019.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that the state Department of Financial Services has issued new regulations aimed at protecting the private data of millions of New Yorkers, following last year’s Equifax security breach that exposed the personal information of 148 million Americans, including about 8 million New Yorkers. Cuomo said that the state financial services regulators now have oversight for the first time over credit reporting agencies operating in New York. The Governor stated that in addition to registering with the state, credit reporting firms will have to comply with the state’s cybersecurity standard.
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A Chenango County Grand Jury handed down an indictment against 45 year old Philip Cuda of Morris for 1st & 2nd degree Assault. Cuda is accused of causing serious injuries to an unidentified person by stabbing the person in the stomach & back on May 29th in Norwich; resulting in the victim undergoing emergency surgery.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing water mains in the intermediate service area starting today. Flushing in these areas is expected to be completed this week; water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary occurrence and is not a cause for alarm. See attached frequently asked questions. More information is available at 432-2100.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old Ashlee Calabrese of Walton for 2 counts of Criminal Mischief and 1 count of Endangering the welfare of a child, after deputies investigated a domestic dispute at Calabrese’s residence in the Town of Walton. Calabrese was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and later release on $1000 cash bail. Calabrese is set to return to the Town of Walton Court on a later date.
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120 cars participated in the Great Race, which made a lunch stop at the Northeast Classic car Museum Sunday afternoon. The participants started out the day in Buffalo, stopped in Norwich where crowds of people turned out to see the wide variety of cars, before they department for their next stop in Troy. The Great Race will end with 3 stops in Nova Scotia, details are available at greatrace.com.
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The State Department of Transportation will be closing State Highway 12 north of Oxford for a 2-week period for the construction of the Fly Meadow Creek bridge, where they will replace the bridge deck over the bridge which is located between County Road 4 and Turner Street. Officials stated that sometime during the period of July 16 and August 31, 2018, the bridge is scheduled to be closed for an approximate 2-week period; traffic will be maintained through an off-site detour using County Road 32, State Highway 220 and County Road 32B.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Cristal Cartelli of Pineville, Louisiana on an arrest warrant issued by the Village of Sidney Police Department. Deputies were alerted to Cartelli’s active warrant status and presence within Delaware County, she was turned over to Sidney Police Department, and she was arraigned at the Village of Sidney Court & was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1500 cash bail or $3000 bond pending future court action.

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State Police arrested 34 year old Merrill Lamb Jr. of Hobbsville, North Carolina for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers were dispatched to I-88 in Worcester for a man walking along the interstate, they spotted a tractor trailer on the side of the interstate and the driver told them he got lost then ran out of gas. An investigation revealed that Lamb was under the influence of drugs, he was arrested and arraigned, he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that he Next “Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting will be held tonight. The meeting will be starting at 7:00 PM, at Bob’s Diner.

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The Sidney Central School Class of 2018 donated the remainder of its class funds to the Delaware Valley Humane Society. The class presented a check to Erin Insinga of the Humane Society following graduation rehearsal on Friday afternoon. The donation from the class was for $1,417.77.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 33 year old Emerson Ryan of Binghamton after a patrolling deputy observed a vehicle at 71 miles an hour in a posted 45 mile an hour zone. The vehicle accelerated and then lost control on a curve, crashing into the ditch. Ryan was charges with DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08% or higher, reckless driving & speed not reasonable & prudent, among other charges. Ryan was released and issued tickets to return to the Town of Kirkwood court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-20-18

wcdonews — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:07:30 +0000

The State Legislature plans to wrap up the 2018 session today in Albany. Final votes are expected to be on bills to expand school zone speed cameras, overhaul the teacher evaluation system & school security; lawmakers are not expected to act on legalizing recreational marijuana.
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Former State Senate Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam returned to a Manhattan Federal Court room Tuesday, they will be retried on corruption charges, after their previous convictions were tossed on appeal. Both were convicted in 2015< dean Skelos was accused of using his political influence to get his son Adam a series of “No Show” jobs with salaries totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The 2015 convictions were tossed after the US Supreme Court changed the definition of public corruption, which allowed for retrial for Skelos & former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
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The Main Street Revitalization Project in the village of Sidney is progressing on schedule this year, after some setbacks last year. Sidney Village Grants Administrator John Redente explains:

(John Redente 6-20-18)

Redente said that Phase 1 of the Green Plain part of the project is nearing completion with archeological digs at the site; the project will progress along with the rest of the buy-out program from those living in the hardest hit section around River Street.
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The Sidney EMS is into its 3rd year, with huge growth for a need of their services by the community, which means a need for bigger facilities, more staff & more equipment. Dana Weygand is the Director of Operations for SIDNEY EMS:

(Dana Weygand 6-20-18)

Weygand said that the unit is a Not-For Profit, they do charge for their services, with the money used to upgrade equipment & keep the staff up to date on the latest techniques 7 technologies, a fundraising effort should be announced shortly.
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There will be no changes to the state’s educational system for teacher certification. A New York court has thrown out rules that would have let some charter schools certify their own teachers. Acting State Supreme Court Justice Debra Young has ruled that only the state education commissioner and Board of Regents can set teacher qualification standards in New York State.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that the Next “Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Bob’s Diner.
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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2018. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.6% in April to 4.5% in May 2018. Locally, Chenango County had 4.3% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.5% & Otsego County had an even 4% unemployment in May.
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State Senator Fred Akshar of the Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, announced funding for 17 County jails throughout New York State in order to fund substance use disorder treatment and transition services. The Task Force advocated for, and secured, $3.75 million in the 2018-19 state budget to help implement, support, and expand these services. Locally, the Broome County Jail will get $400,000 in funding for this program.
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Delaware County Public Health and Delaware Opportunities will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Opportunities on State Route 10 in Hamden, on Wednesday June 27th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians; Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. More information is available at 832-5200.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-6-18

wcdonews — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 18:41:43 +0000

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force Arrested 2 people on drug charges after they searched a vehicle and a hotel room Tuesday. 30 year old Johnnah Degraw of Binghamton & 36 year old Marlon Graham of East Patchogue are accused of possessing crystal meth, Suboxone strips, drug packaging materials and $1,066 from suspected drug sales. Both were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance & criminally using drug paraphernalia, they face court action shortly.
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State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of New York’s final policy for manufacturer disclosures under the State’s Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program. The program requires manufacturers of cleaning products to disclose chemical ingredients, byproducts and contaminants with the potential to trigger asthma in adults and children, on their websites. More information about the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program can be found at on.ny.gov/cleaningproducts.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that more than $43.8 million will be awarded to support cancer prevention and early detection programs statewide over the next 5 years. The programs receiving these funds participate in the New York State Cancer Services Program, which aims to reduce disparities in breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer incidence and mortality through free cancer screening for uninsured and underinsured, low-income populations. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/screening.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that in May, there was no overdose deaths in the County for the 2nd straight month, there were also no overdose deaths in February. There have been 8 overdose deaths in Broome County this year so far, there had been at least one every month for 5 years prior to February.
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The Main Street Revitalization Project in continuing in Sidney. Crews have been cementing the West Side of the street this week, today, Trees were being placed in the ground on the East side of the street. The whole project is expected to be completed in Late July.
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Catholic Charities is looking to help area people with limited space, to have their own “Container Garden” of various vegetables to grow & eventually eat. Penny McKnight of the Sidney Catholic Charities office explains:

(Penny McKnight 6-6-18)

McKnight said that the registration period to participate in the Container gardening program is Friday; the pick-up event will be June 13th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Sidney United Methodist Church on Liberty Street in Sidney. More information is available at 604-4071.
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Governor Cuomo announced an extreme risk protection order law that would prevent individuals determined by a court that are likely to engage in violent conduct from purchasing, possessing, or attempting to purchase or possess any type of firearm. The legislation would make New York the first state in the nation to empower its teachers and school administrators to prevent school shootings by pursuing court intervention. No law currently exists in New York State that enables a court to issue an order to temporarily seize firearms from a person who is believed to pose a severe threat of harm to himself, herself, or others unless that person has also been accused of a crime or family offense.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Squad responded to a tractor trailer accident in the Town of Walton last Thursday. 37 year old Joel Klinegardner of Sidney Center was towing a trailer carrying a log skidder, the vehicle’s brakes failed, Klinegardner lost control, the truck struck a sign, the trailer detached & overturned in a parking lot, the truck struck a tree before coming to rest, Klinegardner was not injured, charges will be filed at the conclusion of this investigation.
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Southern Tier Solar Works is launching its 2018 Community Shared Solar non-profit program, which offers discounted solar power to people who cannot or choose not to install solar at home. The free event will take place today from 4:30-6:00 pm at Awestruck Cider in Sidney; more information is available at SouthernTierSolarWorks.org.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Town of Tompkins Highway Garage at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek.

WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-23-18

wcdonews — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:45:18 +0000

The Sidney Main Street Revitalization on the West side of the street is underway & the plans are wrapping up for the East side if the street. Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:

(Ian Law 4-23-18)

The expected end date for the entire Main Street Sidney project is July 25th.
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Saturday’s fundraiser for 2 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney & her family raised about $38,000. Organizers told WCDO News that about 600 people attended the fundraiser at the Sidney Elks Lodge Saturday, Trinity is suffering from a stage 4 cancer, and the medical bills & chemo therapy expenses are costly, Donations are being accepted through the O’Connor Strong Facebook page.
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Voters in the 102nd State Assembly District will have a special election Tuesday, to replace Pete Lopez, who accepted a position at the Federal EPA Last year. Candidates include Republican Christopher Tague, Democrat Aidan O’Connor Jr., and independent candidate Wesley Laraway. Polling places across the district will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced the seizure of 11 animals following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in the Town of Sanford & the execution of a search warrant, numerous cats, sheep, dogs, and foxes were removed from the property. 39 year old John Elmer was charged with failure to provide proper sustenance, failure to provide proper food, drink and wholesome air to an impounded animal; he was released on an appearance ticket in the Town of Sanford Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Simeon Nesbitt of Oneonta for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, insufficient plate lights, and failure to stop at a stop sign following a traffic stop on Townsend Street in the Village of Walton. Nesbitt was arraigned at the Village of Walton Court and released on $200 cash bail; he is scheduled to return to the Village of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA PEDDLERS & PADDLERS CLUB HOSTED THEIR SPRING CANOE RACE SATURDAY, FROM THE ROUTE 205 BRIDGE IN ONEONTA TO THE FISHING ACCESS IN OTEGO. IT’S THE 1st LOCAL RACE OF THE SEASON AS PADDLERS PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. SEVERAL LOCAL PADDLERS HAD GREAT SHOWINGS, TREVOR LEFEVER AND BEN SCHLIMMER WON THE C-2 PRO CLASS WITH RYAN ZAVERAL AND SHANE MCDOWELL TAKING 2ND PLACE. TODD LEFEVER AND ROB BIRDSALL WON THE C-2 MEN’S STOCK UNDER 50 CLASS, JEFF PEDERSEN AND JOHN YOUNG CAPTURED THE C-2 MEN’S OVER 50 DIVISION CROWN, MIKE PACKARD TOOK 2ND PLACE IN THE C-1 UNDER 50 MEN’S DIVISION. MIRANDA ROBINSON AND HOLLY CROUCH WON THE C-2 STOCK WOMEN’S UNDER 50 CLASS. FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT NYMCRA.ORG.
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About 5,000 to 6,000 people attended the Oneonta OH fest Saturday. Main Street & Neahwa Park were the main locations for activities, the annual event is a collaborative efforts of SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College.
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Convicted murderer Ricky Knapp died in prison last month at the age of 66. Knapp was serving 25 years to life sentence for the 1977 killing of Linda Velzy in Oneonta, he had been denied parole 8 times & was due for a parole hearing later this year.
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State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Ramey of Port Crane for Assault, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Endangerment after Troopers responded to a report of a victim who was struck by a vehicle. Ramey allegedly spun his tires while backing out of a driveway, struck 3 mailboxes & drove at a person, who jumped out of the way, but struck another person. The victim was later transported to Wilson Hospital, Ramey fled but was located in Port Crane, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $250,000 cash bail, pending court action Tuesday.
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