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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-26-21

wcdonews — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:55:10 +0000

P.M. News Friday 11-26-21

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will continue with their special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behavior during the holiday weekend. Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects are suspended statewide through Monday morning; State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide with dedicated impaired driving patrols with sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement and the use of Concealed Identity patrol vehicles to locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices.

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The New York State Consumer Protection Board & area Law Enforcement Agencies are reminding residents of a few tips to avoid getting shipped items stolen from your front porch of steps this year. Residents are advised to Keep track of packages, as many retailers or Delivery companies like Federal Express or UPS offer online shipping details the holidays. Also, Beware of phishing attempts, where scammers will send emails and text messages and impersonating delivery companies, or banking and credit card companies, or large retailers, which may include links to sites attempting to steal your banking information. More information is available at https://dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection

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The Chenango County Historical Society reminds local shoppers to check out their Museum Store this Sunday. For the 5th consecutive year, more than 1,650 museum stores will participate in Museum Store Sunday this year, the Museum Shop at the Chenango County Historical Society in Norwich will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, more information is available at ChenangoHistorical.org/shop.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-26-21

The American Red Cross continues to report Blood Shortages, they are asking eligible residents to donate blood, a blood drive is being held today in Oneonta from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church on Chestnut Street & in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 6:30 PM at Bassett Hall, appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID Deaths, for Tuesday & Wednesday, bringing the total to 76 for the pandemic. Delaware County still reports a high positivity rate of almost 10.5%, there were 55 new cases of COVID, 227 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 403 quarantined. 53.2% of County residents are fully vaccinated, 76% of cases are not vaccinated.

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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 11-26-21)

Green added that before the pandemic, Small Business Saturday increased revenue each year, & this year many small businesses are trying to rebound after the COVID 19 pandemic shut down.

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The Annual Holiday Festival of Lights ceremony will be held in Oxford at LaFayette Park on Sunday, at 5:00 PM. A variety of activities are planned, A flyer is available at pon.oxfordny.com.

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The caregivers of Bassett Medical Center will be holding a candle lighting service of remembrance in honor of patients who have died due to COVID-19 on Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. The in-person event will be held at the United Methodist Church in Fly Creek, The virtual event will be held via Zoom. Visit www.bassett.org/2021-memorial for the link and more information.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-23-18

wcdonews — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 19:35:07 +0000

Otsego County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of 2 men on multiple charges after a joint investigation by his Office and the NYS DEC Police in the Town of Middlefield. 22 year old Dylan Kingsley of Rome & 23 year old Nathanial Smoot of Statesville, North Carolina were charged with illegally taking of a deer, possession of a loaded weapon in a vehicles, trespassing & hunting without a license among other charges, for allegedly hunting illegally on private land in the Town of Middlefield. Kingsley is accused of illegally shooting a deer while Smoot is accused of hunting without a license. Both were arraigned in the Town of Middlefield Court & face action at a later date.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested 44 year old Bradley Ganio of Laurens, for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing & Harassment, following a recent domestic dispute. Ganio was arraigned and is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Laurens Court at a later date.
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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango comments:

(Steve Craig 11-23-18)

Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes, Statistics show that if you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in your local economy. If you spend the same are a large business, only $43 stays in the local economy
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State Police arrested 21 year old Timothy Johns of Greene for Aggravated DWI with a reportable BAC of .21%. Troopers responded to a report of a one car accident on State Route 206 in the town of Greene, where Johns was accused of operating the vehicle when he struck a guide rail and became stuck, Johns was released to a sober 3rd party and will appear in the town of Greene Court on December 6th.
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Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & Gallery & the Jericho Arts Council presents the Kevin Prater band Saturday at 7:00 PM. Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882; tickets will also be available at the Box Office prior to the show.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Jeffrey Gurnee of Afton for Sexual Abuse following an investigation of an alleged sex abuse several years ago where Gurnee allegedly inappropriately touched a child under the age of 14, & a child under the age of 11 on another occasion. Gurnee was arraigned in the town of Afton Court; he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. An order of protection was issued for each victim
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 15 year old juvenile for Arson and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, following an investigation into 3 fires over a 4 day period at 993 County Road 3 in the Town of Smithville earlier this month. 1 of the fires killed 25 goats & other livestock. The juvenile was arraigned in Chenango County Family Court and remanded to a juvenile facility.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their 1st Small Business Saturday “Holiday Shop Saturday” Tomorrow as part of Small Business Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm at the Afton Central School. More information is available at 208-4064.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced their “Shop Local Artisans” Event to be held on Small Business Saturday tomorrow. The event will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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The American Red Cross has a blood drive in Walton today from 2:00 to 6:00PM at the Pines Brook Church. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and appointments to donate can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-25-16

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 19:53:26 +0000

State Police and local law enforcement agencies are continuing to conduct the Thanksgiving holiday crackdown and enforcement initiative to deter unsafe driving behaviors. State investigators from the DMV will conduct underage drinking and fake ID enforcement sweeps, during what is traditionally one of the most popular weeks for young people to go to bars and taverns. The Thanksgiving traffic enforcement runs through Sunday night. During the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday crackdown, troopers arrested 218 drivers for DWI, issued 5,910 speeding tickets, 732 tickets for distracted driving, and 204 tickets for the move over law. In New York, there were 19 deaths resulting from motor vehicle crashes statewide during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2015.
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Governor’s Cuomo’s office is going over 133 pieces of legislation, that made it through the state Senate and Assembly in the session that ended in June, but was only submitted to the executive office this month The has only a few days to act on the bills. The pile of 133 bills arrived on November 16th the governor has 10 business days to act on any piece of legislation that reaches his desk.
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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2017 budget at their regular meeting this week. The budget increases the tax levy by 1.8%; the total County budget is just over $100,600.
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START UP NY spending on advertising has been cut drastically, with no ads running since the spring. The Cuomo administration spent $544,315 marketing the economic development programs from April 2015 through mid-September 2016; they have not run any of these ads since March. The Start-Up program allows businesses to operate tax-free for 10 years if they locate near SUNY campuses, it was criticized for adding 76 jobs after the state spent millions in advertising initially.
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Ski season is open in New York State, as Whiteface Mountain opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1 day ahead of schedule. Officials said that the Lake Placid area near Whiteface was hit with about 15 inches of snow last weekend, Gore and Belleayre ski resorts opened today, Belleayre received more than 10 inches of snow and Gore got about 6 inches earlier this week.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday across the country, Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Steve Craig 11-25-16)

More details about specials events are available through your local Chamber of Commerce.
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The Jericho Arts Council announces the return of a bluegrass band to their stage Saturday night, spokesman Phillip Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 11-25-16)

Tickets will be available at the door prior to the 7:00 PM performance.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-22-16

wcdonews — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:49:37 +0000

State Police investigated a commercial bus accident on Interstate 81 in Cortland County Monday. The bus was owned by Covered Wagon Tours LLC of Hornell, and was occupied by 40 9th grade students and 5 adult chaperons from Rochester to New York City for a school field trip. The driver was 55-year-old Joseph Rallo of East Rochester; he attempted to avoid two other uninvolved vehicles that had lost control in snowy conditions, the bus slid off the shoulder and overturned on its side in the median. 10 students and the driver were transported to Cortland Regional Medical Center for minor injuries and were released.
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Governor Cuomo today kicked off the 2016-17 skiing and snowboarding season and announced that Whiteface Mountain will open on Thursday, November 24, and Gore and Belleayre Mountains will open on Friday, November 25. Every winter season, skiing and snowboarding at New York’s 51 mountains attracts millions of visitors and generates $1 billion for the state’s economy.
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Oneonta Police arrested 20-year-old Divonte Geiger of Rochester early Saturday morning, at the Sip & Sail Tavern. Oneonta police responded to a disturbance where Geiger was denied entry into the tavern, & allegedly punched an employee. Geiger also is accused of striking the responding police officer in the face & attempting to flee the scene, but was apprehended following an additional scuffle. Geiger is charged with 2nd degree assault, resisting arrest, forcible touching, and trespassing, He was held pending arraignment in the Oneonta City Court.
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The state labor department released their county unemployment rates for October today. Locally, Chenango County was at 4.8%, Delaware County was also at 4.8% and Otsego County was at 4.2%. The statewide unemployment rate went up 2/10’s to 5.2 % in October.
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Small Business Saturday will be held this Saturday, to promote small businesses in communities across the country. Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Steve Craig 11-22-16)

More information about Small Business Saturday & various programs & benefits associated with that can be found through your local chambers of commerce.
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Organizers are coordinating this year’s Afton Christmas Parade, to be held on Saturday December 3rd this year. Spokesperson Kyle James explains:

(Kyle James 11-22-16)

More information is available at 208-5005 or 222-6272; the parade will begin at about 5:00 PM on December 3rd in Afton.
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The New York State Department of Health today announced that it will award $7.2 million to 6 organizations over the next 5 years to establish Breastfeeding Friendly community support networks for families. The funded entities will advance broad-based policy, system and environmental changes that protect and promote breastfeeding within community settings and businesses, & will also work to help child care and healthcare providers support families who opt to breastfeed their infants.