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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-23

wcdonews — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:20:37 +0000

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-23

Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 45 year old Luke Lupo of Walton appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Burglary. Lupo admitted that in April of 2022, he entered a building owned by Herman’s Trailer Sales and Service in Walton, and stole property, he will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision and ordered to pay restitution to the victim. Sentencing was scheduled for January 16, 2024.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $16 million is being awarded through Round 7 of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 116 farms address the impacts of climate change. The selected projects will reduce greenhouse gases by an estimated 64,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, the equivalent of eliminating over 14,000 cars from the road for 1 year, In the Southern Tier, $1.8 Million Dollars will be split up among 11 farms.

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22 year old Dakota Mann of Walton pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt in Delaware County Court Monday. Mann admitted that he was aware of an order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the protected party, he had contact with the victim and “engaged in a domestic dispute.” he will be sentenced to 1 year in the Delaware County Correction Facility upon sentencing on November 27th.

The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for uninsured and under-insured individuals through the Bridge Access Program. This COVID-19 vaccine clinic is for 18 years of age and older, it will be held November 16th &17th, from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm at 5 Court Street Norwich. Appointments can be made at 607-337-1660.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-23

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $57 million has been awarded to support 238 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Sportsfield Specialties will receive a $500,000 Grant & a $1.5 Million Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit, to expand its manufacturing operations in Delhi, by utilizing vacant property adjacent to its existing site. The proposed project will include a 60,000 square-foot manufacturing plant expansion with modern equipment, a new office complex, mechanical shop and storage, the Total Project Cost will be $27.5 Million.

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The State Office of General Services announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property today. More information is available at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore, The auction will be Today, starting at 9:30 am. at State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7.

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The State Department of Transportation will hold their Public Information Meeting regarding the reconstruction of the State Route 7 & Maple Street intersection in Oneonta into a roundabout. The meeting will be held at the Oneonta High School starting at 5:30 PM, it will also be available for viewing online at dot.ny.gov/oneontaroundabout.

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The Chenango County Historical Society has will hold their annual meeting & they will combine that meeting with the 25th anniversary of the Guilford Historical Society beginning at 5:30 pm on Today, at 124 County Road 36 in Guilford. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 11-14-23)

Moquin said that the Guilford Historical Society anniversary celebration includes traditional music performed by Katie Boardman.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-6-17

wcdonews — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:10:02 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-year-old Jamal Abrams of Delhi with attempted murder, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of a weapon following their investigation of a domestic dispute Friday night. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at the Buena Vista Motel in Delhi, the victim claimed that she escaped after being held captive & was beaten, as Deputies were responding to her 911, the assailant chased her down and allegedly punched, kicked & dragged the woman back to the motel room & beat her with a glass bottle causing serious physical injuries. The victim was transported to O’Connor Hospital and was transferred to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for further treatment. Abrams was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bail bond.
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Oneonta police arrested 48-year-old Chauncey Couse of Oneonta for criminal possession of a controlled substance Friday, for allegedly possessing Heroin. Couse was charged following the execution of a search warrant at his residence on Spruce Street, he was being held pending action in Oneonta City Court.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced 2 Empire State Development Corporation grants for projects in Delaware County. An $850,000 grant will assist Green Lumber Company in Davenport for electrical infrastructure improvements, and a $900,000 grant for Sportsfield Specialties in Delhi for expansion and equiipem4nt purchases. The grants are expected to retain and create about 145 jobs.
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The last 2 defendants in the Word of Life church beatings case were sentenced to prison time today in Oneida County Court. 9 defendants were accused in the “counseling session” beating at the church in October 2015 that killed 19-year-old Lucas Leonard and severely injured his brother, 17-year-old Christopher Leonard. The boys’ mother, Deborah Leonard, was sentenced to 5 years in state prison, the father, Bruce Leonard was sentenced to 10 years in state prison.
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Public health officials, elected leaders, medical experts and patient advocates will gather this week for New York’s first-ever Hepatitis C summit. The gathering on Tuesday in Albany is meant to discuss the response to the chronic illness which afflicts more than 200,000 people in the state. Panel discussions will discuss prevention, treatment and suggestions for policy makers looking to help eliminate the disease. Hepatitis C is spread through contact with contaminated blood. The ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic has emerged as a new contributor to the spread of the disease.
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The City of Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers in City Hall.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department is investigating a case, where on Sunday, January 29th, at approximately 7:40 pm a 2014 Ford F250 Color White was stolen from North Norwich Motors on State Route 12. The suspect was last seen traveling in a dark colored FJ Cruiser. A REWARD has been offered by the victim leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals. anyone with information should call 337-1863 or 337-1935. Photos of the suspect are available at the Chenago Sheriff Facebook page.
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The Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will host a Blood Drive today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. The Blood Drive will be held in the Tri-Town Regional Hospital Conference Room. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-RedCross, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or at RedCrossBlood.org.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-17

wcdonews — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 20:19:46 +0000

17-year-old Kobe Kimble of Oneonta was arrested Thursday for allegedly raping a victim under the age of 11, according to the Oneonta Police Department. Kimble was charged with the 1st degree Rape, plus Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into a Child Abuse Hotline report. Kimble was held at the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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The Oneonta Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of 142 Chestnut Street Thursday afternoon, for a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus and 2 other vehicles. Police reported that an Oneonta City School bus with 22 children on board was struck from behind by a sedan that had been struck from behind by a pickup truck, at around 3:40 PM Thursday. The School bus had been stopped with its flashing lights activated when the accident occurred. No injuries were reported, another bus completed the transportation of the children, the investigation is continuing and tickets are pending.
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Delaware Valley Humane Society currently has many dog & cats up for adoption at their Sidney facility. Shelter Manager Erin Johnson told WCDO news about the adoption process:

(Erin Johnson 2-3-17)

Johnson also said that the Shelter is in need of Pine sol, as well as dog & cat food, more information is available at 563-7780, or at DVHSNY.ORG.
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$2.5 Million Dollars in renovations are underway at NYSEG stadium in Binghamton, for the inaugural season as the “Binghamton Rumble Ponies”. Team Spokesman Ed Saunders explains:

(Ed Saunders 2-3-17)

The team announced a full schedule of Promotional events at Nyseg Stadium this season, details are available at BINGRP.COM.
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The Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage will host the Farmer Brewer Winter Weekend conference, this weekend. More than 100 farmers, brewers, will attend the 2-day conference , this year’s theme is “Everything in Modification,” More information is available at hartwick.edu
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The annual Ice harvest festival will be held at the Hanford Mills in the town of Meredith on Saturday. Executive Director Liz Callahan said that the festival is a hands-on experience, to see how County Residence lived before electric refrigerators or freezer:

(Liz Callahan 2-3-17)

the event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday at the facility on County Route 12 in East Meredith. More information is available at 278-5744.
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Governor Cuomo reminded out-of-state and Canadian snowmobile enthusiasts that this weekend is New York’s annual Free Snowmobiling Weekend. State registration fees will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobilers, Snowmobile registration costs $100, but decreases to $45 if the snowmobiler is a member of a local snowmobile club. This fee will be waived for out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers during the promotional weekend, provided they are properly registered and insured in another state or Canada.
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For the 3rd time in the past 4 NFL seasons, football goal posts manufactured by Sportsfield Specialties in Delhi, will make an appearance framing the playing field at the Super Bowl. This year’s game will be hosted at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday. Company officials reported that their goal posts were also used at MetLife Stadium in 2014 when the Seattle beat Denver & again in 2015 when the New England beat Seattle at University of Phoenix Stadium & also in 2008, when Sportsfield’s goal posts were 1st used in a Super Bowl as the New York Giants upset the New England Patriots.

State Police arrested 37-year-old Brian Strube of Norwich, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Strube stopped by Police for a brake light that was not working, after smelling marijuana inside the vehicle a search was conducted, Strube was found to unlawfully possess about 2 grams of marijuana and an illegal dagger, he was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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NYSEG is conducting a routine inspection of transmission lines by Drones this week. Inspections began last month in the Broome county area, they will begin in the Oneonta today through FEBRUARY 8th.
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The Sidney Central School observatory will be open to the public tonight, Sidney High School Science Teacher Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 2-3-17)

The observatory will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the event is free to the public.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-21-16

wcdonews — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:38:10 +0000

On Wednesday Oneonta Police assisted the Otsego County probation Department with items located during a routine visit of a person on probation. Officer confiscated 40 bags of heroin, Packaging materials, Scales & A small quantity of marijuana, police arrested 30 year old Daniel Londner of Oneonta for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Criminally using of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of marijuana, Londner was held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court
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After many years as the Chief of the Sidney Police Department, Mike Hood is stepping down next week, to be replaced by 23-year Sidney Police Department veteran Jan Gorshack. Hood Commented about his years as the Sidney Police Chief:

(Mike Hood 10-21-16)

Hood’s last official day as Sidney Police Chief is October 28th, he will work part time for the Bainbridge Police Department & the Delaware County Sheriff’s department.
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The Chenango County IDA announced significant progress in its Rail Revitalization project, which aims to restore service to the 45 ½ miles of the Utica Mainline track between the Madison and Broome County lines. Frontier Railroad Services of New Stanton, PA is nearing completion of the construction phase of the project, which repaired numerous washouts caused by floods in 2006 and 2011. Chenango County IDA Spokesman Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 10-21-16)

Frontier is working with IDA’s engineers at Stone Consulting on the final “punch list” of remaining tasks.
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The Maine-Endwell Little League World Series team will be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this weekend. The Maine-Endwell team was the champions of Little League World Series in August, Team members and coaches will visit the Hall of Fame on Sunday, for a special 1:00 PM ceremony hosted by Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson.
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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at The Amphenol Corporation of Sidney will be voting on a new contract tomorrow. Union members will receive & review the contract proposal tomorrow morning, and then vote at the Sidney High School Gym. The Union & Amphenol negotiate a new deal every 3 years.
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From September 2015 to September 2016, New York State’s private sector job count climbed by 115,100, or 1.5 percent, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. In September 2016, the state’s private sector job count fell by 4,400. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 839,500 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 58 of the past 69 months. In September 2016, the statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0%, which was equal to the comparable U.S. unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding is available to assist new and early-stage farmers through the State New Farmers Grant Fund. The Fund will provide grants of up to $50,000 to assist with up to 50% of eligible project costs, with the remaining 50% matched by the recipient. This year, the program has eliminated the 150 acres or fewer requirements and is now accepting farm applicants of all sizes. The application and guidelines are available online at http://esd.ny.gov. The deadline for submission is January 27th.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the Department of Financial Services has issued guidance to health insurers outlining new insurance coverage requirements for substance abuse treatment. Under the new law, health insurers will be required to cover medication, including naloxone, for detoxification or maintenance treatment of substance use disorders under large group policies. Health insurers will also be required to provide coverage without preauthorization for inpatient substance abuse treatment in facilities that participate in their networks and are certified by the State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
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Another Blood drive will be held in West Oneonta today from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 107 Balmoral Drive. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Sportsfield Specialties has completed a recent expansion to their manufacturing facility in Delhi. The company is inviting the public to their Open House Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM it will include tours, demonstrations, family activities, and complimentary refreshments.
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The Sidney American Legion is hosting a fundraiser Saturday for Camp Hope Veterans Outreach. Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 10-21-16)

The fundraiser will be held at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street, Sidney from 1:00 until 5:00 PM, they are asking for donations of services, products and gift certificates to auction or a monetary donation, in order to buy property & start The Camp Hope facility.
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The Jericho Arts Council will feature the bluegrass music of “Zink & Company Saturday night. Spokesman Phillip Wade comments:

(Phillip Wade 10-21-16)

ZINK & COMPANY will perform at the Town Hall Theatre on Main Street in Bainbridge beginning at 7:00 PM
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The Village of Sidney Police Department is collecting unused & unwanted medications at a “Take Back” event Saturday. Offer Jan Gorshack explains:

(Jan Gorshack 10-21-16)

Gorshack said that they can NOT collect needles & sharps at the event, but can take prescription & over the counter medications, preferably in their original containers.
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The Bainbridge Rotary Club is hosting its 4th Annual Fall Festival & Pie Run 5K on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. with our Pie Run; a fun 5K walk/run around General Clinton Park. Participants are encouraged to come in their best Halloween costume and winners are rewarded with a homemade pie. Registration for the 5K and pie contest is available at Bainbridge-NY-Rotary.com.
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Republican Congressional Candidate Claudia Tenney will be speaking at the Bainbridge Town Hall tonight at 6:30 PM. Tenney is the Republican candidate for the Congressional District 22 seat being vacated by Richard Hanna, she is facing Democrat Kim Myers & Independent candidate Martin Babinec. The public is invited to attend.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-6-16

wcdonews — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:53:06 +0000

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office investigated an April complaint of Identity Theft, which resulted in the loss of $3000 from the victim. Deputies have arrested 41 year old Loretta Parliman of Port Crane, for 1st degree Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument & Grand Larceny. Parliman was arraigned earlier this morning, future court action is pending.
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Chenango County 911 Center received a call at Thursday at 7:48 PM from 305 Blanding Road in the Town of Sherburne, of an ATV accident involving a 14-year-old male. The Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Sherburne Fire Department, Norwich Fire Department and Cooperstown Medical Transport ambulances to find the ATV operator had been pinned face down under the overturned ATV, after apparently striking a piece of farm equipment & going over an embankment. The unidentified operator from Madison as taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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The Chenango Arts Council announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday. Chenango Arts Council Director Diane Batson Smith told WCDO News about the days May Day Events following the Race:

(Diane Batson Smith 5-6-16)

Registration for the race begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00 am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. More information about the May Day events can be found at ChenangoArts.org..
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Governor Cuomo today announced more than $23 million in savings over a two-year period for farmers across the state as a result of the Agricultural Land Assessment Cap. First signed into law by the Governor in 2013, the cap prevents agricultural assessments from being increased by more than two percent per year. The previous cap was set at 10 percent. Regional Savings in the Southern Tier is about $2.1 million dollars.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that over $10 million has been returned to more than 17,000 victims of wage theft during the first three months of 2016. This amount surpasses last year’s first quarter total of $9 million and places the state on track to exceed the $31.5 million in stolen wages recovered in 2015 – the highest ever. In the southern tier, over $74,000 was recovered for 149 workers.
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A former Delaware County Sheriff sergeant was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday for attempting to murder. Theodore Tiska of Masonville was indicted for second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for attempting to intentionally cause the death of his wife on April 18 in the town of Masonville. Tiska is being held on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; He is scheduled to be arraigned in Delaware County Court on May 9th.
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Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce with Awards presented at the Chamber’s Annual Award Gala tonight at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber’s Business of the Year. This year’s New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney; The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event,
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The first Fabulous Friday of the season is coming up today in Downtown Oneonta from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Music, arts & crafts and free Brooks Chicken BBQ and a beverage tasting are scheduled.
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The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held this morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Main Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
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The village of Sidney is holding their annual spring clean up event. Village crews will collect brush, leaves, grass clippings & hedge trimmings that are placed by the curb by Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Today & tomorrow, computers, phones, radios, TV’s metal, & appliances tires without rims will be collected from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Today & Saturday AT The village GARAGE AT Sherman avenue. More information is available at villageofsidney.org.
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On Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Town of Hartwick will hold its annual Clean Sweep event. Please note the change in hours. Volunteers are needed to pick up roadside trash and to help at the Town Hall the day of the event. Any individual or group interested in volunteering at the Town Hall on the day of the event or in cleaning up a section of road should call 293-6654.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-19-16

wcdonews — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:10:47 +0000

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reminded voters today that his office has created a Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the primary today. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office’s hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov through 9:00 PM tonight. Locally, polls close at 9:00 PM.
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Local businesses and individuals will be recognized by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for their achievements and contributions to life in Delaware County. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Award Gala on Friday, May 6, at Centennial Lounge at SUNY Delhi. Sportsfield Specialties of Delhi has been selected as the Chamber’s Business of the Year. This year’s New Business of the Year Award will go to Gravity Ciders of Sidney and their popular line of Awestruck Ciders. The Chamber will also recognize Dr. Candace Vancko, who is retiring as president of SUNY Delhi. Congressman Chris Gibson will be the featured speaker at the event, Tickets are $30 and reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 746-2281.
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The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8% in March. Locally, unemployment was at 5.7% in Chenango County, 6% in Delaware County & 5.1% in Otsego County, according to statistics released today by the State Department of Labor.
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The Unadilla Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. After the DCMO BOCES discontinued 2 special education service classes housed in Unadilla Valley schools, the district began operating these classes to provide special education services using district staff, the district implemented a third special education class, started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include related services such as occupational and speech therapies. The audit can be accessed at osc.state.ny.us.
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The Otsego County Conservation Association will hold its annual “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday, May 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building at 101 Main Street (in Pioneer Alley), Cooperstown. The official collection dates for the OCCA garage sale will be April 25-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. more information is available at 547-4488.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council chambers on the 2nd floor, and it is open to the public.
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Today is primary day in New York State. Republicans are choosing between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz & John Kasich, Democrats are choosing between Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton. Polls are open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have its next regular meeting today at Green’s Long River Inn, on State Route 357. The meeting will begin at 8:15 AM. All members and directors are urged to attend.
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The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours event will be held today. The program will be hosted by Chenango Arts Council at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-14

wcdonews — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:21:19 +0000

Reactions from local lawmakers are coming in regarding yesterdays’ announcement that the State will ban Hydraulic Fracturing for natural gas. state senator Jim Seward comments:

(Seward 12-18-14)

Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch released a statement calling the whole process