(Cindy Constable 9-11-18)
Those who would like to donate an item for the raffles, or for more information, call 369-7659.
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Governor Cuomo announced today legislation has been signed to extend the period for workers and volunteers to file a Notice of Participation for lost wage and medical benefits as a result of their involvement in the recovery and clean-up operations after 9/11. Previously, the Governor signed legislation on September 11, 2016 to extend the period for individuals to register under the World Trade Center Disability Law through midnight tonight, the new bill extends the deadline until September 11, 2022.
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Weather has slowed down the progress on the Main Street Sidney railroad crossing project. Sidney Superintendent of Public Works Mike Mercurio told WCDO news today that the paving part of the project, is now slated to wrap up Thursday morning, weather permitting.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff today in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Various ceremonies are expected to be held around the state on the 17th anniversary of the Terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and for the lives lost in the plane crash in Shanksville Pennsylvania.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43 year old Christopher Candanedo of Queens for False Personation, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a traffic stop on County Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi. During the traffic stop Candanedo had given Deputy’s a false date of birth, which further investigation revealed that his driving privileges had been revoked. Candanedo was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash/$2,000 secured bond.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38 year old Juan Acevedo of Delhi, Sunday for driving while ability impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marihuana. Deputies allege that Acevedo was operating a motor vehicle in the Town of Delhi in an impaired condition at a high rate of speed. Acevedo was also issued multiple traffic summons for speeding, uninspected motor vehicle and failure to change address. Acevedo was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced $30,000 in state grant funding for the West Oneonta Volunteer Fire Department. The monies will be used to help with the cost of an omni-directional alert & voice mass notification system. The new equipment replaces an obsolete system which was over sixty years old.
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A COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS CLASS TO BE HELD ON Today FROM 6:00 to 8:00 PM AT CIRCLE DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH IN SIDNEY. THE CLASS WILL HELP PREPARE participants for FLOODS, FIRES, AND SNOW.
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The Oneonta Planning commission will hold their next meeting tonight, on the agenda is a proposal for demolishing 31 Clinton Street, the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Oneonta City Hall Common Council Chambers.
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Lawmakers & the governor have until April 1st to get the deadline passed, they have managed to accomplish that feat for the last 4 years.
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The Constitution Pipeline approval process inches closer to allowing Williams energy to go forward with the controversial pipeline proposal. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that the pipeline proposal weighs heavy on his constituents minds:
(Lopez 2-26-15)
Plans call for the construction of the natural gas pipeline to begin this summer, it would pass through Broome, Delaware & Schoharie counties locally from Pennsylvania to the Northeast states.
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Governor Cuomo outlined his proposal to expand pre-K to 3-year olds in the State’s highest-need communities. The Governor is committing $25 million to fund this pilot program, for which more than 250 school districts will be eligible to apply. More than 5,000 seats are projected to be made available for 3-year olds across the State through this program. The State currently spends more than $750 million annually on pre-K for 4-year olds, supporting the education of 116,000 children.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today that he would propose legislation in Albany to protect and reward employees who report information about illegal activity in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries. Currently, no law exists in New York State to protect or incentivize whistleblowers who report securities and other financial frauds. Schneiderman’s bill would provide financial compensation to whistleblowers whose tips lead to more than $1 million in penalties or settlement proceeds, it would also guarantee the confidentiality of the whistleblower’s information, and make it illegal for any employer to retaliate.
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(Larry Halbert 12-9-14)
The event runs from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM at the legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney Saturday.
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Consumers in New York are feeling better about their economic position than at any point since early 2007, as the state’s consumer index was 84 in November, up 5.2 points since June, according to a Siena College survey. The score is a statistical tabulation based on various questions about their shopping plans and feelings on the economy. The national index was higher at 88.8%.
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With a winter storm this week, it’s a good time to do routine checks on your vehicle and get it ready for cold weather. When you’re dealing with freezing temperatures, snow on your car or frosted windows, first thing you should do is start your car and let it warm up. Car batteries can be sensitive to cold weather, and tires, oil level; wipers and wiper fluid should be checked. Also, you should always have blankets, ice scrapers, extra de-icer, jumper cables & a flashlight.
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Restaurant and hotel workers plan to weigh in as a state board considers whether to mandate they pay tipped workers the standard minimum wage in New York. The Wage Board is reviewing whether to eliminate the so-called tip wage of $5 an hour for food servers and $5.65 for hotel housekeepers. New York law lets employers to pay them less than the state’s $8 minimum wage, set to rise to $8.75 in January, provided tips make up the difference. After a hearing today, the board will meet tomorrow and begin considering recommendations to Labor Commissioner Peter Rivera.
(Ginny Ireland 12-5-13)
More information about “Operation Merry Christmas” is available at 967-8119 or 563-8119.
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State Police arrested 36-year-old Jason Carl of Conklin on a variety of charges, after he attempted to flee from officers executing a search warrant, with the pursuit resulting in property damage accidents. Carl was charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence; Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer, Criminal Possession of Marihuana, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Various Vehicle and Traffic Law charges relating to the pursuit and 2 accidents. Police confiscated 6 ounces of cocaine; 8 grams of heroin; 8 ounces of marihuana; drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging materials and over $2,500 in cash. Carl was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County jail without bail.
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The trial for a former Walton teacher Stephanie Fletcher will be adjourned until a later undetermined date in Delaware county court. Fletcher is accused of performing sexual acts with two 16-year-old male students in early 2011. Fletcher pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the incidents, which allegedly occurred while she was a teacher at the Walton middle and high schools.
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The Otsego county sheriff’s department arrested 33 year old Bryan Slaughter of Utica and 22 year old Dylon Mager of North Carolina on drug charges. Deputies reported that 67 packets of heroin was seized, both were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, Slaughter was sent to the Otsego County jail without bail, Mager had bail set at $2,500 pending future court action.
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2 families managed to escape a fire this morning at 46 Park Street in Binghamton. The fire was called in at about 5:45 this morning, firefighters managed to get a women & 2 of her children to safety, who were trapped on the roof. The building was heavily damaged; no injuries among firefighters were reported. 4 people were taken to area hospitals for treatment; the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be hosting a town hall meeting for the town of Triangle tonight. The event will begin at 6:00 PM in the Triangle Town Hall located at 2612 Liberty Street in Whitney Point.
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The State Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 3.7 points in November, while the nation’s index rose1.9 points, according to a poll by the Siena College Research Institute. At 73.3, New York’s overall Index of Consumer Sentiment is still 1.8 points below the nation’s Index of 75.1
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Residents of Norwich are partnering with the American Red Cross for a “Communities That Care” blood drive on Friday, December 13th from 12:00 to 7:00 PM. The drive will be held at the Howard Johnson Hotel at 75 North Broad Street
in Norwich, The Red Cross is asking eligible blood donors of all blood types to donate blood during the winter months to strengthen the community’s blood supply.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, for projects conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Act is made up of grant and loan programs, project authorizations and to mitigate flooding risks, improve drinking water, support water transportation, and protect wildlife. Area Congressman Chris Gibson voted in support of the bill, siting reforms to dam safety programs as a key reason for support. Projects in Gibson’s 19th district will study the effects of Superstorm Sandy; address Levee Safety, Flood Control & Dam Safety.
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City of Norwich police arrested 54-year-old Dana Cowans for 2nd degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Cowan is accused of stabbing a man Tuesday night in a Midland Drive residence, The unidentified victim was treated for lacerations at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Cowans was released pending a future court appearance
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The Chenango County Sheriffs department arrested 24 year old Andrea Chidester of Greene for Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with .18 BAC or higher and Failure to Keep Right. Chidester was charged following a traffic stop in the Town of Greene for a moving violation, she was found to be operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated state. Chidester was taken into custody without incident, and was processed to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
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Motorists are advised that State Route 17 westbound will be reduced to one lane between the Interstate 81 interchange and Glenwood Avenue Thursday night, October 24, beginning at 6 p.m. Crews will be erecting steel girders for the new State Route 17 westbound bridge over the Prospect Connector road. Work will be performed 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday night, October 24 to Friday morning, October 25 and; Friday night 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday morning, October 26, weather permitting. Motorists will encounter a right lane closure in the work zone.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 45-year-old Patrick Dedman of Masonville on a criminal summons issued by the Town of Masonville Court for 2nd degree Harassment. The arrest followed a recent incident in the Town of Masonville; Dedman is scheduled to appear in court on October 29th.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Stephen Tanner of Lakewood Pennsylvania as a fugitive of justice on a warrant from Pennsylvania. Tanner was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail. He faces an extradition hearing shortly.
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More than two-thirds of New Yorkers believe the real-estate market improved for both buyers and sellers in the last year, according to a Siena College poll. The survey asked respondents for their feelings on both the current and future buying and selling markets in New York and uses a statistical analysis to award a score from -100 to 100. The state’s overall real-estate sentiment was a 17.7, a number that Siena said reflects citizens feel more optimistic about the housing market.
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The gap between opponents and supporters of hydraulic fracturing has grown to an all-time high in New York, according to a new poll. The Siena College survey shows 45 percent of New York voters do not support allowing high-volume fracking in the state, compared to 37 percent who do. Eighteen percent had no opinion. The gap is even larger upstate, where 52 percent oppose fracking and 34 percent are in favor.
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Governor Cuomo signed 43 bills into law late last week, including a measure restricting the custody rights of a person who conceives a child through sexual assault. Under that bill, judges would be required to presume that putting a child in the custody of the attacker is not in the child’s best interest. Previously, the law had only specifically rejected custody to attackers who conceived a child and were convicted of forcible first-degree rape. The new law expands that provision to include a number of different crimes, including second-degree rape and predatory sexual assault, among others.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old male from the Town of Lebanon Thursday, after he allegedly made a bomb threat at the Sherburne Earlville School. The 13-year-old male is accused of making a written threat referring to blowing up the school. The unidentified teen was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident, he was issued a juvenile appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Chenango County Family Court at a later date.
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The New York farm bureau president Dean Norton announced that the federal government shutdown could be disastrous for New York farmers, as the safety net for dairy farmers in the farm bill will put dairies in a vulnerable position if milk prices dive below production costs again. The government shutdown also will leave many of New York’s fruit and vegetable growers without a safety net if there is no movement to secure a responsible farm policy in the next few months. Norton also stated that It won’t just be the state’s farmers who will pay the price of not having a Farm Bill in place, but consumers will have to pay more money to put healthy farm fresh foods on their tables.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill allowing roadside markets to sell wine from farm wineries as well as measures to extend or reconfigure a number of wine trails. The wine bill would allow products from up to two nearby farm wineries to be sold at roadside markets. The wineries must be within 20 miles of the farm stand.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 10th Annual Light The Night Walk will be held tonight at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm and all festivities will take place around NYSEG Stadium, with a Remembrance Ceremony at 6:00 pm, Opening Ceremonies at 6:15 pm & the Walk Begins at 6:30 pm. Funds raised through donations will support programs of blood cancer research, local patient aid, advocacy, education and community service.
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This week marks the start of the 2013 Holiday Mail for Heroes program, meaning that Americans who wish to send a holiday card to a service member can easily do so with the help of the American Red Cross. Through December 6th, Americans can express their gratitude and best wishes for the holiday season to those by mailing them to the Red Cross at Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, and Maryland 20791.
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Chobani Yogurt has issued a recall as a type of mold commonly found in a dairy environment was found in products made at their new Idaho plant. The product in question is fewer than 5% of their total production; the effected product may appear to have swelling or bloated containers, with the code number 16-012 with the expiration dates between September 11th and October 7th. Officials said that the retails stores have removed the majority of the affected products. Product made in the Chenango county facility is not affected. Customers who purchased cups with the affected code and dates can get replacements by contacting the Customer Loyalty Team on the company’s website.
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Congressman Chris Gibson announced that he opposes the idea of military intervention in Syria. Gibson says he wants Congress to oppose President Barack Obama’s plan to launch a missile attack on Syria in retaliation for the alleged chemical weapons massacre of civilians, however, House speaker John Boehner agrees with the president’s plans. . Gibson served in Iraq during wartime and as part of a peace-enforcement mission in Kosovo, Gibson said a mediated settlement would be far better for the U.S. and its interests than launching missiles
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State Troopers arrested 39-year-old Craig Vantassel of Morris for Driving While Intoxicated following a personal injury accident on State Route 51 in the town of Butternuts. Vantassel was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Butternuts Court on September 12th.
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Delaware County officials announced that a new and upgraded 911 system would be installed in the county. The new system is estimated to cost $15 million, although some of it will be offset by state and federal grants. It’s not yet known what the local share of the cost will be. Throughout the county, older communication towers will be replaced with new ones. It will increase the range of the emergency calls and the amount of channels on which first responders can communicate. The number of towers will also double. The system is expected to be up and running by 2015.
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Consumer confidence in New York State has dropped to a 20-month low. The monthly Index of Consumer Sentiment, conducted by Siena College, found buying plans were down on most products, including vehicles, electronics and homes. New York’s consumer index fell 2.1 points in August, while the nation’s index dropped 3 points. New York’s consumer sentiment was 73.3, which was 8.8 points below the nation’s index of 82.1. Consumer confidence was higher among New York City area residents, but lower among upstate residents.
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A proposal would prohibit New York government officials from collecting frequent-flier benefits earned through travel paid by taxpayers. The bill is aimed at state officials who pocket free airfare and luxury hotel stays based on taking trips while on state business. The bill by assemblymen Steve McLaughlin, Jim Tedisco and Michael Fitzpatrick follows reports that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver may have earned more than 200,000 frequent-flier miles. The bill would need to be passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Cuomo in order to become law.
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Governor Cuomo announced the State University of New York would launch four SUNY networks of excellence to support increased research collaborations between SUNY and industry partners to spur commercialization activities. The SUNY 4E network will focus on societal challenges in energy, the environment, economics and education. Each network will assemble scientists and scholars from SUNY campuses across the state to collaborate on joint research programs. SUNY schools coordinating SUNY 4E networks include Binghamton University. For more information go to governor.ny.gov
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The American Civic Association will host a community conversation on immigration from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at its facility at 131 Front St in Binghamton. The event will discuss how immigration has affected the local community and the nation since the signing of the 1965 Immigration Bill. For more information, call (607) 723-9419
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Governor Cuomo pushed back against sheriffs around upstate who have been suggesting they will not enforce some provisions of his SAFE Act gun control bill. Some upstate sheriffs have made public comments that they have no interest in enforcing what some believe to be an illegal piece of legislation. The governor said their job is to enforce the law, all of the laws, whether they agree with it or not.
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THE SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD TOMORROW MORNING AT 7:45 AT THE SIDNEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
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