Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 Year Old Michael Shaheen of Chenango after he posted photos and video of himself wielding a handgun. Deputies responded Saturday to a Suspicious Incident complaint involving the photos and video sent by Shaheen, the individual receiving them requested an Extreme Risk Protection Order from the Town of Chenango Court, which was granted. Shaheen was found to be in possession of A semi-automatic handgun, ammunition, as well as Methamphetamine, Adderall, Xanax, Cocaine, MDMA, a digital scale and packing materials, at his residence. 2 children were also living at the residence. Shaheen was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 6 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, he was arraigned and is being held at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for February 2024. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased .1% to 4.4% in February 2024, locally Chenango County had 4.5% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.2%, & Otsego County had 5.1 % in February.

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The village of Sidney annual Spring Clean up will be the week of may 6th through the 10th, village crews will pick up Brush piled at the curb, as well as leaves, grass clippings, weed-stalks & hedge trimming in open containers or clear bags, all of the items must be placed by the curb by 7:00 AM Monday May 6th. The Village will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue on Friday or Saturday, May 10th & 11th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for certain electronics, Metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims, Freon containing appliances with the Freon removed by a certified reclaimer.

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The 2024 edition of The Nate Lull Scholarship is now taking applications at natelull.com and clicking on the scholarship tab, Lull commented about the scholarship:

(Nate Lull 3-26-24)

Lull said that the deadline to apply is May 11th. Also, registration for this year’s Nate Lull Golf Tournament is available through his website, the tournament will be held in Franklin on Sunday July 7th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Cotty Hubbard of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with an aggregate weight, following an investigation in to reported drug activity in the Town of Oneonta. In November of 2022, Otsego County Deputies and the State Police were dispatched to a location in the Town of Oneonta for suspicious activity, Hubbard was arrested & was released on an appearance ticket, he was accused of possessing a heroin and fentanyl mixture as well as 6 grams of cocaine, plus hypodermic needles, smoking devices and digital scales. Last August, a sealed indictment was granted by an Otsego County Grand Jury, Hubbard was located Monday and he was arraigned in Otsego County Court and released on his own recognizance.

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The New York State Department of Health is encouraging private well owners to test their well for bacteria and other contaminants to ensure water is suitable for household use. The Department suggests that New Yorkers contact the State DEC Spill Hotline at (800) 457-7362 if you suspect your well could be contaminated by gasoline, heating oil, or chemicals & call your local Health Department for advice on maintaining, testing, disinfecting, and flushing your well. For more information on private well testing and maintenance visit health.ny.gov/privatewells.

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State Police are working alongside other state agencies in preparation for a rare solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m. eastern time. The solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across 15 U.S. states, including much of Western and Upstate New York. The State Police is working closely and coordinating with local and state partners to prepare for any potential increase in traffic and large gatherings, with enhanced patrol coverage and deploying additional Troopers,

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28 year old Latasha Mott of Syracuse was arraigned on charges of manslaughter and disposal of a corpse in the death of her daughter, Nefertiti Harris. Mott is accused of fatally hitting the child with a belt multiple times on January 6, and hiding the body in a wooded area, Syracuse police were searching in fields and woods on Monday, Mott pleaded not guilty on Monday, she was being held on $500,000 cash or a $1 million bond.

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A presentation for the public will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room Wednesday regarding the Flood Gauge project that was installed by & monitored by students at the Sidney Central School, after the 2006 flooding. Science Teacher Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-12-24)

Townsend said that anyone who might want to donate to the program, can reach out to him at rtownsend@sidneycsd.org. The presentation on the 27th will begin at 6:00 PM.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Aaron Talbot of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change, which is a violation as Talbot is a level 3 convicted sex offender in New York. Talbot is accused of failing to register his new address within 10 days of his move, he was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Justin Ingalls of Milford following a welfare check in the Town of Milford. Ingalls was charged with Driving while intoxicated, Driving while ability impaired by drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance as well as Miscellaneous Traffic Violations, after an investigation revealed that Ingalls had been operating a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by drugs, he was released on appearance tickets for Town of Milford court at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols responded to reports of suspicious activity in and around an apartment building in the Town of Union Friday. The investigation revealed that 31 year old Miguel Martinez had broken into a second-floor apartment through a bedroom window. The noises alerted a downstairs neighbor, who called 911. Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols & State Police located Martinez nearby and placed him in custody without incident, he was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & was arraigned and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement were informed of the arrest of the undocumented Martinez and will coordinate a transfer of custody at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Monday 3-25-24

The Norwich City Police Department has concluded the investigation into the armed robbery on May 23, 2023, at Holt’s Hemp Emporium. Varun Maharajh of Trinidad, also known as Kelvin Sihgh, is in Federal Custody in Florida, he was taken into custody on separate federal charges in November by the Indian River Sheriff’s Office, after a high-speed chase, he was charged with 7 counts in a federal indictment that alleges he knowingly attempted to export firearms and ammunition to the United Kingdom, as well as illegally and unlawfully possessing numerous firearms and ammunition. The Norwich Police Department is working with the Chenango County District Attorney’s and criminal charges are expected to be filed against Maharajh in the near future.

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The State Department of Health announced the 3rd case of measles in 2024, The case was identified in a patient who resides in Nassau County and was confirmed at the Department’s Wadsworth Lab in Albany. The State Health Department is closely monitoring this case, along with Nassau County health officials, and have alerted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first 2 cases were reported in New York City.

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2 more Red Cross Blood drives are being held today, 1 in Sidney from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion on Union Street, & another in Cooperstown from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Next Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business & Breakfast event is being held today, at the Hamden Inn and Lounge. The event is sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company & begins at 8:30 AM.

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State Legislature has 1 week to get a budget together in time for the beginning of the state’s fiscal year on April 1st, local Assemblyman Brian Miller said that both houses added billions onto the Governor’s proposal, but there is some redeeming features:

(Assemblyman Brian Miller 3-25-24)

Miller represents a portion of Otsego County, as well as section of the Mohawk Valley & North Country.

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The City of Norwich is looking to get federal money for additional projects in the coming years, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener told WCDO News what needs to get finished next:

(Eric Scrivener 12-14-23)

The project follows the 2023 project that replaced water lines in the downtown business district, some of the pipes dated back to more that 100 years in service.

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The State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers to get up to date on vaccines that are available to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV, before holiday gatherings and travel. The CDC issued a announced to health care providers that there are low vaccination rates against flu, COVID-19, and RSV and ,State Health Commissioner McDonald declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State.?There have been two pediatric flu-associated deaths in the state this season; New York State flu trends on the Department’s?Flu Tracker, at nyshc.health.ny.gov.

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58-year-old Joy LaBarr of Binghamton was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, according to the State Comptroller’s office and Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak. LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing Authority. Under the pension option he chose, his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death, however, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020, No one from the family reported his passing. LaBarr was charged with grand larceny. She was arraigned in Broome County Court & is due back in court on January 12th.

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As of mid December, the United Way of Mid Rural New York campaign has reached 50% of its $425,000 goal for Chenango County, about 51% of the Delaware County Goal of $15,000 and 32% of their stated Otsego County Goal of of $80,000. The campaigns will close their annual fundraising campaign on December 31, for the new United Way of Mid Rural New York, more information is available at 607-334-8815, or go to the organization’s website at uwmrny.org.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-14-23

State Police are reminding all State Pistol Permit holders that State Law requires Pistol Owners to re-certify a carry concealed pistol permit every 3 years. The re-certification requirement for premises and employment pistol permits is every 5 years. Re-certification & status of a Pistol Permit is available at firearms.troopers.ny.gov, more information is available at gunsafety.ny.gov.

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Governor Hochul signed 4 bills into law recently, 1 law Prohibits Selling Medicine for an Excessive Price During a Drug Shortage, another Prohibits Hospitals, Health Care Professionals and Ambulances from Reporting Medical Debt to Credit Agencies, the 3rd law requires Companies to Notify Customers of Automatic Subscription Renewals and to Provide Clear Instructions for Canceling, and the 4th clarifies that Merchants Must Post the Highest Price a Consumer Might Pay for a Product Regardless of Payment Methods

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42 year old Melissa Astalos of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Astalos appeared admitted that she knowingly possessed a narcotic compound in the Village of Sidney on February 16th, sentencing will be held in January of 2024.

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A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 2:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-Red-Cross, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage due to the cancellation of blood drives and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767).

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Stamford Village Hall. constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Toys for Tots collection sites will be up for a little while longer & the donated items will be collected shortly, according to Chamber President Ray Pucci:

(Ray Pucci 12-5-23)

Pucci said that about 3000 were distributed to Delaware County Families in need last year.

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3 fire departments responded to a structure fire at 936 Houghtaling Hollow in the town of Meredith Tuesday afternoon. A family of 5 was displaced by the trailer fire. Meridale Firefighters were assisted by the Franklin & Delhi Fire Department, no injuries were reported.

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A special election to pick a successor to George Santos, will be held on February 13th, according to the Governor’s office. Santos was the 6th person expelled from the US House of Representatives in the country’s history Former area Congressman Tom Suozzi may be the Democratic Party choice, he had served that district for 6 years before making a run from Governor. Several Republicans are vying to keep the seat Republican after Santos’s ouster, he was expelled last week following a scandal-plagued tenure in Congress and a looming criminal trial.

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The State Health Department reported that flu cases rose by over 25% in the last week and hospitalizations have surged by 30%. Most of the cases have been reported in Western New York, especially in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties. In the last recorded week, there were more than 4,000 cases reported in New York State, there has also been a surge in the respiratory virus known as RSV.

The West Kortright Center announced today a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. In addition they received a $10,000 Artist Support Grant for Adrianna Newell. The State Council has awarded over $80 million since Spring 2023 to over 1,500 artists and organizations across the state.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-6-23

35 year-old Bradley Law of Harpursville was sentenced in Broome County Court to 2 concurrent sentences of 1 1/3rd to 4 years in prison Tuesday. Law hit 13 year old Brennan Loveless with a pickup truck on January 1st 2023 while the boy was riding his bike on the shoulder of Route 7 near his home in Sanitaria Springs. Law fled the scene while Loveless, who was thrown 180 feet down the shoulder, suffering serious injuries. Law then told police he hit a deer with his truck instead. Law pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a firearm and attempted leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident.

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State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old Gabrielle Becker, who is missing from Roxbury, since November 24th. She is described as a white female, 5’7″, 130 pounds with light brown shoulder length curly hair. Becker does not have a vehicle & maybe utilizing public transportation, anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 561-7400.

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State Police & other state agencies responded to a commercial vehicle crash at I-88 in Duanesburg, Tuesday morning. The investigation has determined a tractor-trailer traveling exited the road and traveled down a steep ravine, carrying multiple large cylinders containing compressed natural gas. The driver was removed and transported to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. I-88 was closed between exit 24 and exit 25 for the investigation & clean up, there were no home or business evacuations & there was no fire or explosion as a result of this crash. The name of the driver will not be released at this time. The investigation into the cause of this crash is ongoing.

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Area Resident Gene Schmidt announced that he & his family & volunteers will be serving Christmas dinner again this year, he told WCDO News that it will be at a different location:

(Gene Schmidt 12-6-23)

Schmidt said that people interested in volunteering can also visit his Facebook page & send an instant message this year.

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The American Red Cross Blood Drive is holding 2 blood drives in Oneonta Today, 1 drive will be held at the A.O. Fox Hospital Levene Center from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, another is being held at the Hunt College Union at SUNY Oneonta from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800 Red Cross.

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Norwich City Police arrested 2 men on drug charges, after they pulled over suspects accused of possessing illegal drugs. Police seized methamphetamines and heroin, they arrested 40 year old Anthony Torres of Utica & 39 year old Matthew Lamb of Norwich, they were charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, both are facing court action shortly.

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The Sidney Police Department arrested 49 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney for bail jumping, fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, resisting arrest and a bench warrant from the Village of Sidney Court for failing to appear. Kingsbury will face action in Sidney Court on the charges shortly.

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Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion, 54 of 57 counties outside of New York City experienced some year-over-year increase. More information is available at outlook.office.com or osc.state.ny.us.

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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in the State increased over the month by 6,300, to 8,247,200 in July. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in July, the State’s labor force participation rate increased from 61.2% to 61.4% in July 2023, its highest level since October 2013.

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The State Department of Health announced updates to the State Physician Profile website. The updates are designed to provide the public with an improved user experience when researching doctors who are licensed to practice medicine in New York State or when filing a complaint against a physician. More information is available at health.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-17-23

Hartwick College President Darren Reisberg and SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle announced the One-Hart Nursing Collaboration between the 2 institutions. This partnership allows SUNY Oneonta Pre-Nursing students to transfer into Hartwick’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program after they complete their first 2 years at SUNY Oneonta. Hartwick President Darren Reisberg commented at a press conference Wednesday:

(Darren Reisberg 8-17-23)

SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle also commented Wednesday:

(Alberto Cardelle 8-17-23)

One-Hart program students begin their phase at Hartwick in the summer immediately following year 2 at SUNY Oneonta. One-Hart is open to SUNY Oneonta students who are first-time, matriculated first-year or transfer students who enter with fewer than 24 college credits, the students may also be eligible for Hartwick’s HartLand Promise initiative, which offers a tuition cost comparable to a 4-year public college or university.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with the Broome County Traffic Safety Program today from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a Child Safety Seat check for free by a certified technician at the Sheriff’s Office. More information is available at 607-778-2807.

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32 year-old Courtni Baker of Sidney pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court today to charges relating to a February 15th accident, where Baker struck 14-year-old Anielle “AK” McEwan-Lomnicki as she was walking home from Sidney middle school. Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith told WCDO news about the verdict:

(DA Shawn Smith 5-22-23)

Baker registered a .24 blood alcohol content, three times the legal limit at the time of her arrest, Smith said that Baker faces 4 to 12 years in prison at her sentencing on September 25th.

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49-year-old Hasaan Coston of Binghamton was found guilty in Broome County Court on 3 felony drug possession charges related to two separate raids by members of Broome County’s Special Investigations Unit Task Force. Officers executed the 1^st search warrant on July 29, 2021, and recovered cocaine, crack cocaine, $1200 cash and drug paraphernalia, at the 2^nd search on August 4, 2022, in Endicott, officers seized more cocaine, crack cocaine and $1260 cash, Coston could face over 25 years in jail upon sentencing later this year.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, State Police and the Village of Delhi Police Department, responded May 14^th to a report of a Physical Domestic in Progress in the Town of Meredith. 35-year-old James Twito of Meredith, allegedly engaged another person in a physical domestic dispute where he is accused of obstructing the breathing of the victim, he was charged with Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, 3^rd degree Assault & Criminal Mischief , Twito was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash or $10,000 in secured bond.

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The New York Farm Bureau announced support today for Governor Hochul’s request to the federal government to expedite work visas for migrants who have been properly processed and who want to work on farms in New York State. There is a lengthy tradition of migrant workers on New York State farms, Farm Bureau officials stated that the State Department of Agriculture and Markets along with Cornell’s Agricultural Workforce Development program are working to rectify the situation, the latest action would just be a temporary one and Washington officials must act to come up with a permanent solution to all angles of the immigration issue.

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The State Department of Health today issued updated advisories for the consumption of fish from waterbodies in the State. The most notable update this year is the release of a new Catskill Region advisory, which includes the Cannonsville & Pepacton reservoirs in Delaware County, The Advisory is for a “Sensitive population”, which includes people who may bear children and children under 15; the fish in question include rainbow, brook & brown trout. More information about the advisories is available at health.ny.gov.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office aarested 28 year old Joseph Spataro of Otego following a welfare check investigation in the Town of Oneonta. Spataro was chargeedd with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, DWI, Unlicensed Operator, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a mtoro vehicle, Spataro is accused of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and in possession of drugs, he was issued an appearance ticket for the Oneonta Town Court on a later date.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-22-23

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Richard Sherman of Guilford following a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 51 in the Town of Morris. Sherman was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated , Speed not reasonable and prudent, Failure to Keep Right among other charges, Sherman will appear in Town of Morris Court on May 22, 2023 at 3:00pm.

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State Police in Troop C Headquarters are hosting child safety seat checks on June 5 and June 7 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Appointments are not necessary but are preferred. Please schedule an appointment or leave a message with Troop C Traffic at (607)561-7604.

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SUNY Oneonta held their 134th commencement ceremonies Saturday. The class of 2023 was honored with three separate graduation ceremonies at the Dewar Arena in the Alumni Field House. Also, Over 250 students participated in the 91st commencement ceremonies at Hartwick College Saturday morning.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Sidney today. The drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion Post 183, at 22 Union Street. To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District announced that 51 year old Dennis Nelson, who is currently incarcerated in a Federal Prison in Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to mailing Bomb Threats in 2018 and 2019, while incarcerated in State of New York correctional facilities to U.S. District Judge Thomas McAvoy in Binghamton, then Congressman Anthony Brindisi & and to United States Senator Charles Schumer. Nelson faces a term of imprisonment of 84 months, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years when sentenced.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Philip Garcia of Endicott, pleaded guilty to felony Arson. Garcia admitted that on May 2, 2021, in the Village of Endicott, he intentionally damaged property by setting a fire on a stove inside a Hillside Court apartment and the interior of a motor vehicle, by lighting objects inside the car on fire, after a domestic dispute with a 31-year-old female in the Village. The fire in the apartment was put out by residents with minimal smoke damage. The Endicott Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the car fire. The vehicle sustained interior damage. Garcia, who has a criminal history dating back to 1992, will be sentenced to 5 years in New York State prison followed by 2 1/2 years post release supervision on June 9, 2023.

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American Association of Retired Persons released a statement applauding 19^th District Congressman Marc Molinaro for his stance on Social Security and Medicare. Congressman Molinaro has vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare and oppose cuts to the programs from fellow Congressional republicans, Molinaro said in recent interviews that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are off the table.

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The New York State Department of Health urges New Yorkers to take precautions to avoid illnesses spread by ticks in recognition of this week during Tick Bite Prevention Week. More Information is Available Online At health.data.ny.gov.

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A free virtual job fair will be held on Wednesday, April 12th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. All businesses and job seekers from across a 6-county region are invited to attend: including from the local counties of Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego. More information is available at working-solutions.org.

The Town of Unadilla announced their Spring Clean up will be held this Friday starting at 6:30 Am until 2:00 PM. The town will accept, Appliances, Scrap Metal, Electronics, 4 tires per residence, more information is available at town of unadilla.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-23

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the nomination of Dr. James McDonald to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald is originally from Cohoes and received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College. He joined the New York State Department of Health in July of 2022, serving as medical director of the Department’s Office of Public Health. He later was appointed Interim Director of the Center for Community Health and began serving as Acting Commissioner of Health on January 1 of this year.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Garyn Huntley of Oneonta following an attempt to flee police during a traffic stop on March 20th in the City of Oneonta. Huntley was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle, Failure to Obey Police Officer, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Speeding among several other charges, he was released on an appearance ticket for Oneonta Court on April 6th.

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The American Red Cross has 2 area Blood Drives today, 1 in Cooperstown from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Clark’s Sports Center, & another in Delhi from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Delhi Alliance Church, Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The State Department of Labor announced the adoption of the final farm labor overtime regulations, the phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold will begin on January 1, 2024, with the threshold set at 56 hours. The process will continue with the overtime threshold limit reducing by 4 hours every other year until reaching 40 hours in 2032. More information is available at dol.ny.gov/farm-laborers-wage-board.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors announced that a joint mission of the U.S. military and the County of Delaware with an Innovative Readiness Training mission, which will be bringing medical professionals to Walton July 11th through the 19th, providing several free medical, dental & Veterinary services. Director of Delaware County Planning & Watershed Affairs, Shelly Johnson-Bennett told WCDO News about the effort:

(Shelly Johnson-Bennett 2-22-23)

Volunteers will be needed to help with the event anyone interested can call Delaware Opportunities at (607) 746-1600.

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AK Strong T-shirts are being made available locally, to assist with the medical expenses for the McEwan-Lomnicki as their daughter Anielle, also known as “AK”, remains at a Syracuse Hospital with injuries sustained when she was hit by a car while walking home from school last week. Local businessman Mike Gavin explains:

(Mike Gavin 2-22-23)

Gavin said that area restaurants will be donating 10% of their sales to the family, Beez Kneez will participate on Friday, Gavin’s, Machos Taco’s, Tina Old Fashioned Donuts, Sidney Joe’s Pizzeria, Trackside Dining & Club 55 will be participating on Saturday. Donations are also being accepted through the Trinity O’Connor Foundation, more information is available by contact Kim Ayres at 607-226-8031.

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A mix of Winter Precipitation is expected this evening & over night, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Townsend 2-22-23)

The National Weather Service has a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through tomorrow Morning.

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Governor Kathy Hochul appeared in Johnson City this morning, she outlined some of the executive Budget Proposal Items that are aimed at helping the Southern Tier:

(Governor Hochul 2-22-23)

Governor Hochul discussed $1.4 billion in School Aid for the Southern Tier, Over $151 million in DOT capital projects, $50 million for Binghamton University to continue establishing a hub for battery technology innovation, Over $23 million for local paving and pothole repairs, $963,000 for Broome Community College, $16 million for addiction services funding, the 227 Billion Dollar Budget proposal is being negotiated & is due on April 1st.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-22-23

The New York State Department of Health today issued the results of its latest annual chronic disease public opinion survey. According to the survey, 88% think heroin use is a serious public health problem, 90% site the use or misuse of prescription opioids, 92% said childhood obesity, 85% think tobacco use continues to be a major problem, 80% reported issues with health care access, 77% said alcohol consumption & 46% think marijuana are other serious health problems.

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The Downsville Fire Department is hosting a Red Cross blood drive today at their location on State Route 30 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments can be made at 1-800 RED CROSS, redcrossblood.org or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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The State Department of Health announced that laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza decreased by 19% from the prior week’s report, but the flu remains widespread across the State for the 18th consecutive week. There were no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this week, there have been 9 reported this flu season. For the week ending February 4th, there were 2,374 lab-confirmed cases reported, 196 people were hospitalized with influenza statewide, a 48% decrease from the previous week.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Stephen Kiss of Davenport, after Deputies received a complaint from 2 people claiming that their landlord has been harassing them repetitively, with one incident involving a motor vehicle. On January 7th, Deputies arrested Kiss on 2 counts of Harassment, he was served with 2 Orders of protection, which was granted by the Davenport Town Court. Kiss is scheduled to return to the Town of Davenport Court on a later date to answer for this charges.

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19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro hosted the 1st town hall meeting today at the Norwich City Fire Station, the Congressman told WCDO News what his constituents are concerned about:

(Molinaro 2-14-23)

Congressman Molinaro will hold a Broome County Town Hall on Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Endwell Fire Department, other meetings are being scheduled and will be announced shortly.

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A local small business just won an award as the “Dealer Of the Year’ for their Otego franchise, Co-Owner Aileen Howard of Dogwatch of Upstate New York LLC said that they were very pleased to be picked at their Convention in Jacksonville Florida:

(Aileen Howard 2-13-23)

The business features outdoor hidden dog fences, indoor pet boundaries & dog training products, they are located at 779 County Highway 5, in Otego, & can be reached at (607) 988-2746.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced their coaching staff for the 2023 season. Manager Reid Brignac returns, joined by Pitching Coach AJ Sager, Hitting Coach Darin Everson, Bench Coach Mariano Duncan, and Development Coach Jeremy Cologna. The Rumble Ponies open the 2023 season on the road against the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday April 6th, with the home opener on Tuesday, April 11th against the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM. More information is available at bingrp.com.

A.M. NEWS 2-14-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced multiple charges resulting from a weeks-long investigation into a conspiracy to smuggle and distribute illegal drugs into the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility. On February 8, a member of the CIU observed a visit between incarcerated individual Marcello McDonald of Queens and visiting Ethan Papathomopoulos of Endicott, during which the investigator believed an exchange of contraband by a handshake. McDonald refused a body scan search, was placed in a cell, a pink container filled with 7.3 grams of Fentanyl was discovered in the catch basin. As a result of the investigation, McDonald, Papathomopoulos & 21 year Justice Marimberga of the Town of Maine, plus 21 year old Alexis Merrill of the Town of Maine were all arrested on a variety of drug charges, and all are being held in the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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On Friday night, February 10th, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies received a hit on their License Plate Reader of a vehicle with a Suspended Registration, they conducted a traffic stop, Deputies arrested 42 year-old Katara Bush of Bronx, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, and Obstructed View, Bush was released on the uniformed traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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The Norwich St. Baldrick’s event will be held in person on Saturday, March 18th at the American Legion Post 189 located at 29 Sheldon Street in Norwich at 1:00 PM. Those who sign up participate in a head-shaving event, to raise money against Childhood Cancer, more information is available at Stbaldricks.org/events/Norwich2023.

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New Yorkers who receive SNAP assistance will get some more help during the month of February. Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing New Yorkers will get at least the maximum level of food benefits. It comes as federal funding for SNAP assistance is scheduled to dry up after February. All counties outside New York City should receive assistance by Friday, February 24th.

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The State Department of Health dropped the mask mandate for healthcare facilities this past weekend. following a steady drop in COVID cases and deaths in recent months. The State Health Department still reminds Healthcare workers to be up to date on vaccinations and booster efforts. President Biden recently declared the federal public health emergency would come to an end on May 11th.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 51 year old Charles Wise of Grand Gorge was convicted for DWI in the Town of Roxbury Court. The charge followed an investigation into a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 20, in Roxbury on September 1, 2022. Wise was sentenced to a 1-year conditional discharge, and his driver’s license was revoked for 6 months, he must also install and maintain an ignition interlock device in any motor vehicle he owns or operates for the next 12 months & he was ordered to pay a $500 fine, and to attend a victim impact panel.

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The Susquehanna SPCA hosted an event last week in Oneonta, to meet with others in the field of animal care, to establish a program to deal with large numbers of feral cats in area communities. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News about the meeting and their course of action:

(Stacie Haynes 2-13-23)

Anyone who did not attend last Thursday’s meeting, but would like to get involved can call the SPCA at 607-547-8111.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-13-23

Chobani Yogurt CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish immigrant, announced on Twitter that he has pledged $1-million dollars and will match up to $1-million in donations to his Turkish Philanthropy Funds charity to help those affected by the earthquake in Turkey. The charity’s website is tpfund.org.

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York County South Carolina Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating the death of 55 year old Michael Aaron Ingraham of Endicott New York in Fort Mill. Ingraham’s body was discovered about 20 feet off the road by a passerby, Thursday Afternoon. So far, Investigators discovered Ingraham has no known family or acquaintances in the York County or surrounding areas. Anyone with information can call 803-628-3059 or or go to crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com.

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20 Year old Terry DeCutler of Sidney pleaded Guilty to 2nd degree Murder in Otsego County Court Monday, for the May 30th 2022 fatal stabbing of Kaleb O’Neill near Dietz Street in Oneonta. Terry DeCutler was arrested along with his Brother Nicholas DeCutler of Unadilla shortly after the discovery of O’Neill’s Body, Nicholas DeCutler still faces court action in connection with this case.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her expectations regarding President Biden’s State of The Union Address in Washington tonight, in a video press conference this morning:

(Gillibrand 2-7-23)

The State of the Union address begins at 9:00 PM tonight at the United States Capitol.

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Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded Friday to a report of a 2-car motor vehicle accident on Route 7 in the Town of Colesville. 40 year old Jesse Zurn of Port Crane was charged Driving While Intoxicated, plus aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Making an Unsafe Lane Change, Zurn was released on an appearance ticket to answer for his charges at the Town of Colesville Court later this month. The Driver of the other vehicle was not injured, and not charged in connection with the accident.

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Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that Kennard Wellington of Endwell was sentenced to 8 years in state prison and 5 years of post release supervision, after he was found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest in October 2022. Wellington was stopped by Police in Johnson City, he was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, no insurance, he did not comply with Police and was forcibly removed from the vehicle, he also had a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest. Wellington disappeared after the 2nd day of his trial was was located by Binghamton Police & US Marshals, he was convicted of selling narcotics in 2007 in Broome County.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-7-23

The New York State Department of Health today announced that even though laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza declined for the seventh week in a row, dropping 34 percent over the prior week’s report, the flu remains widespread across the State for the 17th consecutive week. There was also one influenza-associated pediatric death reported this week, for a total of nine pediatric deaths in New York attributed to influenza this flu season. The Department’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending January 28, shows there were 2,937 cases of flu reported, 304 people were hospitalized with influenza, a 35 percent decrease over the previous week.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Michael Coulman of Milford on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt, following a domestic dispute in the Town of Milford on January 28th. Coulman is accused of violating a temporary full stay away order of protection where he had contacted the protected party and invited the protected party over to his residence. A dispute then occurred with the defendant and the protected party. Coulman was arraigned at Otsego County Central Arraignment, he was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $1,000 dollars cash bail or $2,000.00 dollars bond, pending future court action in the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced the opening of offices in Binghamton, Leeds, Liberty, Hancock, and Oneonta. Locally, District Office locations will be at 49 Court Street in Binghamton, 661 West Main Street in Hancock & 41 South Main Street in Oneonta.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old John Hilts of Mount Vision following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 28. Hilts was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on a later date.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 46-year-old Justin Valk of Davenport was arraigned Monday, on an indictment charging him with 2 Counts of 2nd degree Burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree Burglary. Valk is accused of unlawfully entering a garage on County Route 30, in Harpersfield while displaying what appeared to be a firearm Valk pleaded not-guilty to the 3 count indictment, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000.00 cash bail.

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February is Heart Month and the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services will be celebrating by hosting the following CPR & AED classes for the public, and at no cost to anyone who is interested. Those who are interested should call 607-547-4328 or email cprtraining@otsegocounty.com to set up a class

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 64 year old Jeffery Laskow of Big Indian was convicted of 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, he entered his guilty plea in the Town of Middletown Court last week. Laskow was involved in a 1 car motor vehicle accident in Margaretville on June 10, 2022, State Police accused Laskow of being under the influence of a drug, he was sentenced to 2 years of probation, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and a $400 surcharge, his driver’s license was revoked for 6 months, and he was ordered to attend a Victim Impact Panel and an Impaired Driver Program.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will offer a vaccination clinic on February 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The Department of Health will offer Bivalent COVID-19 boosters at the Otsego County Meadows Complex in the EMS/Civil Service Classroom at 140 County Hwy 33 West, in Cooperstown. Registration can be found online at the Health Department page at otsegocounty.com

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The Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced that all remaining games across the league will be postponed as of TODAY. The league announced that they plan on a restructuring, but for now, Season ticket holders will be contacted and will receive a full refund for the duration of the season. The league had a team in Binghamton known as the Bombers.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-31-23

The State Department of Health announced that for the 16th consecutive week, the flu remains widespread across the State, even as the number of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases has decreased 39 percent, the 6th straight week for declining numbers. There were no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this week, there have been 8 since the flu season started late last year. There have been 4,459 cases of flu reported, 465 people were hospitalized with influenza in New York, a 44% decrease over the previous week.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Danielle Mingleton of Cooperstown, following a recent traffic stop in Milford. Mingleton was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, Failure to Keep Right, Operating while Registration is suspended or revoked, Operating without Insurance & Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle on a Highway, she was released on appearance tickets for Milford Town Court on February 14th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester, crossing over the double yellow line. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 20 year-old Breawna McCree of Bronx, a check of the vehicle’s license plate showed that the vehicle inspection had expired in 2021. McCree was charged with Displaying a Forged Inspection Sticker, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, and Moved from lane unsafely, she was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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CDO Workforce is hosting a free virtual job fair today for all businesses and job seekers in several counties in the region, including Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. The fair runs from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at working-solutions.org.

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The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive today at Chenango Memorial Hospital. The blood drive runs from 11:30 AM – 04:30 PM, appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the Blood Donor App.

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Wintry weather will be reaching our region Wednesday afternoon, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News what he expects:

(Townsend 1-24-23)

WCDO will have out complete weather forecast following the newscast.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division arrested 23 year old Haven Strong of Binghamton, he is accused of knowingly entering the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility with a quantity of a controlled substance. Strong was charged with 1 count each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Strong was processed for arrest and remains in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2022. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment held constant at 4.3% in December, Locally, Chenango County had 3% Unemployment, Delaware County 3.3% and Otsego County 3.2%.

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The State Department of Public Service and the DPS Consumer Advocate, will hold a virtual public forum on Tuesday, January 31, and in-person public forums, including one on Wednesday, February 8th In the Binghamton State Office Building at 44 Hawley Street from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM to receive public comments regarding NYSEG. The forums have been set up after multiple complaints of spikes in billing by NYSEG & sister Company Rochester gas & Electric last year, and the inability to reach the companies’ customer service representatives by telephone without substantial delay. Public comments can also be made at the DPS’ toll-free line at 1-800-335-2120.

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New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January, including those already at the maximum level of benefits, will receive a supplemental allotment this month. All households will receive a supplement of at least $95.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Friday to a 911 call for a 1 car motor vehicle accident on County Highway 44 in the Town of Sidney. The driver was identified as Amber Astrologo, who had a suspended driver’s license due to insurance not in effect. Deputies subsequently arrested Astrologo for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent. Astrologo was then directed to appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date to answer for said charges.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-24-23

The New York State Department of Health’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report shows that the number of flu cases declined 50 percent from 14,656 to 7,373 for the week ending January 14th, the virus remains widespread across the State for the 15th consecutive week. The Department also announced two additional pediatric deaths in New York, bringing the total to eight so far this season. The Department’s report, shows a total of 300,907 influenza cases reported to date in New York.

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State Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences unveiled a legislative package to Create a Safer New York, State Senator Peter Oberacker supports the package of bills:

(Oberacker 1-24-23)

The package calls for Rolling back bail, Increasing penalties for habitual repeat offenders, Increasing penalties for crimes committed with stolen firearms, and mandatory consecutive sentencing for crimes involving illegal firearms, and amending Raise the Age to ensure 16- and 17-year-olds charged with certain gun or gang-related crimes are prosecuted as adults.

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NBT Bancorp reported Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $152.0 million, compared to $154.9 million in the prior year. In the fourth quarter, the Company incurred merger expenses of $1.0 million related to the pending acquisition of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

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Norwich Native & Former American Idol Contestant Kaitlyn Jackson is currently touring around the country & state in the traveling show of “Anastasia” which will be appear in Syracuse this week & In Binghamton January 30th & 31st. Jackson told WCDO News of her pursuit of getting into musical theater & her first professional role in this production:

(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-18-23)

The Binghamton shows will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton January 30th & 31st at 7:30 PM, Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, more information is available at nacentertainment.com/binghamton-anastasia/

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The Chenango County Historical Society announced grant awards totaling $50,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. The Council of the Arts has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that the City of Binghamton Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 21 Munsell Street. Police found Kiana Montanez at the residence and was arrested. Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that they were looking for Montanez on a warrant from January 11th.

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The State Department of Health officials are exploring their options following a state Supreme Court judge striking down a mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Judge Gerard Neri ruled that the governor and the health department overstepped their authority by mandating a vaccine not included in state public health laws. The judge sided with a group known as “the Medical Professionals for Informed Consent”.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability $38.2 million in state funding to establish 8 Safe Options Support teams that will provide services to homeless individuals in area outside of New York City. The teams will be modeled after ones providing assistance to unsheltered individuals in New York City and will be deployed in areas of the state with high rates of street homelessness.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-18-23

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Thomas Kurtz of Whitney Point pleaded guilty to felony Attempted Assault. Kurtz admitted that on August 13, 2021, punched a corrections officer in the forehead causing a laceration that required stitches, while Kurtz was an inmate at the jail. Kurtz was convicted in 2019 for Attempted Arson, he will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years on the latest charge on April 3rd.

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The Department of Labor will be holding the Southern Tier Regional Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Preview day is today. Registration for job-seekers is available at nysdolvirtual3.easyvirtualfair.com. There are 2,400 job openings.

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Oneonta Police Department responded On the morning of Saturday, January 14th, at 8:58 a.m., for a report of a person down in Neahwa Park. Officers responded with members of the Oneonta Fire Department and located a 35-year-old male who was unresponsive and later declared deceased by Otsego County Coroner Terry Knapp. The male was identified, and his family notified of his passing. A death investigation was completed by the Oneonta Police Detective division and revealed no indication of foul play. Oneonta Police are not releasing the name of the deceased.

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The Raymond Corporation of Greene will be holding a Job Fair this Saturday at their facility, Executive Vice President Steve Van Nostrand told WCDO News what positions they will be looking to fill:

(Steve Van Nostrand 1-17-23)

The Raymond Job Fair will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 22 South Canal Street in Greene.

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The Norwich City School District reported that on Early Friday morning, cafeteria staff in the Gibson school were following protocol, washing bananas to serve our students, employees discovered a scorpion in the bananas. It was quickly contained. Cafeteria and custodial staff followed all protocols and no staff or students were harmed in the discovery. In addition, High School Zoology students were able to capitalize on the discovery and feed it crickets and study it under a glow light. Norwich school Officials believe that the scorpion traveled to Norwich from Guatemala, in the banana box.

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State Police arrested 24 year old Patrick Combs of Roxbury for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Cannabis and Operating a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Drugs. State Police were called to State Highway 30 in the town of Roxbury Sunday for a report of a larceny by a store employee. A preliminary investigation determined that Combs stole $2000 from a safe and then left the store in his vehicle. Troopers located Combs and when approaching his vehicle could smell an odor of cannabis. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers located a large amount of cannabis, a weight scale, drug paraphernalia and alcohol. The investigation is ongoing.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure for the 118th Congress. Congressman Molinaro represents New York’s 19th Congressional District

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The State Department of Health announced that the XBB.1.5. variant is now the most dominant strain in New York, accounting for more than 50 percent of COVID-19 infections statewide, the strain is more transmissible than other circulating variants, though there is not yet clear evidence of significant changes to virulence or severity of disease. Currently over 3400 New Yorkers are hospitalized with COVID. The Health Department’s weekly flu surveillance report for the week ending January 7, shows influenza remaining widespread throughout the state for a fourteenth consecutive week, with a total of 293,541 positive cases across all 62 counties reported to date. Confirmed cases statewide dropped 36 percent, while overall hospitalizations were down 34 percent from the previous week with 1621 hospitalized.

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The State DOT reported that a tractor trailer jack-knifed on I-88 at about 11:30 this morning in the westbound between Exit 12 Otego and Exit 11. both lanes were blocked & traffic was detoured to state Route 7. DOT officials and other emergency personnel were on scene. WCDO will have additional details as they become available.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-17-23

State Police will step up speed enforcement efforts along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20 today, as part of a 1 day project, targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways. The program was created by the Iowa State Patrol, U.S. Highway 20 spans 3,365 miles coast to coast. New York State has jurisdiction over 372 miles of the highway, other participating states include Iowa, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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State Police located 58-year-old Jan Dager of Salisbury in Herkimer County, deceased in a wooded area about half a mile from his home. Dager was reported missing from his home January 14th, The investigation is on-going.

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Village of Sidney announced that the water service disruption will be starting around 9:00 AM Tuesday, water system customers north of the Susquehanna River along Route 8 and the surrounding areas will experience water service disruptions, until about 4:00 PM. This service disruption is associated with the Village of Sidney’s work to install new water mains under the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers.

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The Sidney Police Department in 2022 handled a total of 3,050 calls for service. 1,791 were criminal in nature, while 1,259 were non-criminal in nature. Sidney Police responded to 85 were false business alarms, 100 were animal complaints, 196 were EMS or Fire related, there were 61 were mental health incidents. Sidney Police had 445 arrests consisting of 181 Violations, 204 Misdemeanors, 60 Felonies, 319 Traffic tickets were issued there were 389 Warnings, Sidney Police responded to 95 Motor vehicle accidents & 92 Parking tickets were issued.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 7:30 am. the meeting will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner. All are welcome to attend.

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