Plans are going forward regarding the Norwich Downtown Boutique Hotel project on South Broad Street, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green visited WCDO Today & gave an update regarding the timeline:

(Kerri Green 6-9-22)

Green also said that a 6th meeting of the Norwich DRI Local Planning Committee will be held on Tuesday, at 3:00 PM in the Community Room of Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, to continue the Committee’s discussion and review of potential projects for inclusion in Norwich’s Strategic Investment Plan. This meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment. The meeting will also be available on ZOOM.

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The Raymond Corporation is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this month, President & CEO Michael Field told WCDO News about the origins of the company:

(Michael Field 6-9-22)

Field Said that they will have a celebration next Tuesday which will feature the unveiling of their 100th Anniversary Exhibit, which will tour the County, Country & even into Mexico in the coming year. Field said that Raymond is also looking to hire more people, more information can be found at Raymondcorp.com.

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The Oneonta Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Grand Street Wednesday Afternoon. The engine was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, the driver escaped without injury, there were no injuries among firefighters reported.

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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced today that they are not in a position to shutdown the Delaware Aqueduct this fall as originally planned. The schedule is now planned for October 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, the new timeline will ensure that the DEP completes and tests new system configurations and that outside communities are also prepared for the shutdown.

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Southern Tier 8 is holding the first-ever Upstate Rural Broadband Conference, on June 28th at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Binghamton. The daylong conference will bring national and state, and regional leaders together to identify actionable ways to speed-up the deployment of high-speed networks. Over 20 speakers from Washington, Albany, and the region will discuss how to get networks built, whom to partner with, how to fund high-speed broadband expansion, and the advocacy efforts needed to make it all happen. For more information, please visit southerntier8.org.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-9-22

The Oneonta Police Department is seeking public help in the murder on May 30th of 24 year old Kaleb O’Neill of Oneonta. O’Neill was found with stab wounds in the alley near 6 Dietz Street, he was declared dead after being transported to A.O. Fox Hospital. Anyone with additional information on the investigation is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department Detective Division at 607-432-1111.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Cooperstown today from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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The Otsego County Department of Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic tonight in Unadilla. The clinic will be held in Clifton Park from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4230.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the Water service was restored to residents & businesses downtown last night. Superintendent of Public Works Brandon McEwan told WCDO that the Main Street Bridge will remain closed until further notice, as they continue to assess the need for repairs.

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Officials announced the new name of the former NYSEG Stadium on Henry Street in Binghamton to Mirabito Stadium today. Mirabito Energy Products President Joe Mirabito told WCDO News he was approached by Binghamton Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes about the Stadium sponsorship earlier this year & they could not pass the opportunity up:

(Joe Mirabito 5-28-21)

Binghamton Rumble Ponies Managing Director J.B. Bayne commented about today’s announcement:

(JB Bayne 5-28-21)

Bayne said that NYSEG will continue to support Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball in a variety of ways behind the scenes, but from now on, the home of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be called “Mirabito Stadium.”

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State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. The enforcement period started today and runs through Tuesday, June 1st. Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies. Last year, Police issued over 8,000 Tickets over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.

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The Annual Re-dedication Ceremony will be held at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on River Street, tomorrow at 11:00 AM. There is a new section to the wall, Visitors are advised to bring their own chairs & Masks will be required and social distancing should be maintained.

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On Saturday, The Rolling Antiquers will be holding a free vintage car cruise-in at East Park in Norwich, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. East Park Place Street will be cordoned off, with the capacity to hold 40 cars, cars will be rotated throughout the day, COVID guidelines will be followed.

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The Norwich Family YMCA is looking for kids to join their Track & Field Club, called The Bolts, Coach Shannon Gawronski explains:

(Shannon Gawronski 5-28-21)

Registration forms are available at the front desk at the Norwich Y, area kids can sign up for the next program that starts June 13th through early August, more information is available at 336-9622, extension 1024.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-28-21

Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Tuesday, to ease travel throughout Memorial Day weekend. Road work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. Motorists are also urged to abide by New York’s Move Over Law and to utilize the 64 text stops located statewide for texting, making phone calls, and other non-driving tasks.

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Delaware County Public Health released their weekly COVID 19 report, with 14 new cases 16 active cases 2 hospitalized, and 69 quarantined, they report 2385 total cases and 47 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

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This year’s Bainbridge Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday @ 10:30 am. Parade organizers said that anyone is welcome to participate, participants will be lining up on Pruyn Street near Payne’s Cranes, before 10:00 am. Volunteers are needed; more information is available at 287-3170 or by email to rogerbarnhart50@gmail.com.

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Sidney Superintendent of Public Works Brandon McEwen announced that they have shut the water off this morning on West Main Street between Sunset & Pearl Street, due to a water leak; the water is expected to be turned back on at around 11:30 this morning.

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Chenango County Public Health confirmed the 77th death from COVID 19 in the County.  The county has 33 active cases, 119 quarantined, & 1 hospitalized.  There have been 3458 total confirmed cases in Chenango County of the virus, with 3261 recoveries.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is presenting an abbreviated General Clinton Regatta this year due the COVID restrictions that were in place at the time of planning, Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-27-21)

More information is available at canoeregatta.org, or by calling Harmon at 237-6008.

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic for children ages 12 to 18, tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News getting the children vaccinated is crucial in returning to returning to pre-COVID activities:

(Dr. Rohan Jayasena 5-27-21)

Appointments must be made at 337-4888 to reserve a specific time slot.

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Bassett Healthcare Network’s Fox Pediatrics at FoxCare Center in Oneonta is offering first dose Pfizer vaccines for patients 12 and up Today and Thursday, June 3rd. Clinics are from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, appointments can be made at 433-1790.  More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.

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Sidney Village Police are investigating the painting of a religious slur on a trash container at a building on Cartwright Avenue that is owned by Village Mayor Andy Matviak and rented to a Muslim owned business, Matviak talked to WCDO news about the incident:

(Andy Matviak 5-27-21)

Mayor Matviak said that so far, no arrests have been made.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-27-21

State Police arrested 29 year old Kyle Vansteensburg of Ohio, was wanted by the Cuyohoga County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio for Attempted Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor after he was one of 27 men arrested in an undercover sting by Ohio’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.    Vansteensburg was found to be a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by troopers for vehicle and traffic violations on State Route 23 in the Town of Oneonta.   Vansteensburg was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and remanded to the Otsego Jail without bail, pending an extradition hearing back to Ohio.

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State Police reported that 15 year old Adrianna Leidecker was located in Steuben County by Troopers, She was returned to the custody of her parent.  Leidecker has had a recent history of running away from her home.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Police Memorial Day ceremony today.  The ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Delhi.

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Sidney Superintendent of Public Works Brandon McEwen announced that they will be shutting off water today at 11 Circle Drive to Manatee Avenue, due to a water leak.  The water will be shut off from 9:00 AM to about 12:00 Noon.

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