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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-12-18

wcdonews — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:33:00 +0000

Tomorrow is Primary Day in New York State, as voters in Political parties decide on their candidate to represent that party on election day in November. Among the key Primary races for Democrats, candidates will be chosen for Governor between incumbent Andrew Cuomo & Cynthia Nixon; there are 4 candidates running for Attorney General & in the 121st Assembly District, Democrats will chose between Dan Buttermann & incumbent Bill Magee. Republicans locally will be deciding their candidate in the 122 Assembly District between incumbent Cliff Crouch & Nicholas Libous & in the Otsego County Sheriff’s race Republican voters will decide between incumbent Richard Devlin Jr. & Robert Fernandez.
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Otsego County held its 21st annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend, with a Friday event in Unadilla & the Saturday event at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown. Approximately 689 households participated, & this was the 9th year that pharmaceuticals and medications were collected free of charge, with an estimated 175 pounds collected for incineration. A team of local volunteers diverted latex paint from the waste stream and poured an estimated 270 gallons into bulk containers, which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors of Chenango County for eventual re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
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Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria plowed through Puerto Rico, public health conditions are still poor and access to basic health care is limited. Maria was a Category 4 hurricane, a Hospital was destroyed, and chronically ill patients are still struggling to get the care they need. Waterborne and infectious diseases continue to rise, and the mental health crisis Puerto Rico faced before Maria has worsened. 4 representatives will be going to Puerto Rico later this month to assist, according to Nurse Anna Buell:

(Anna Buell 9-12-18)

The Bassett staff will include Buell, Dr. Celeste Johns, chief of Psychiatry; Dr. Chris Kjolhede (Coal-Heed), a pediatrician, and registered nurse Rachel Gaston along with 8 other volunteers from New York State.
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Tomorrow will be the “Test Drive Your Seat” event from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton. Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 9-12-18)

Broadway Theatre League Staff will be on hand to answer any questions on the season; more information is available at 772-1391 or at Broadway In Binghamton.com
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The Public Service Commission has given Spectrum another 30 day extension for filing their 60 day exit plan. The Commission took away its approval of the merger between Charter and Time Warner Cable in July, after they failed to adhere to the rules stipulated by the state upon the original approval of the merger.
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The Raymond Corporation is holding a Job Fair at their Greene Facility through 7:00 PM tonight. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand comments:

(Steve VanNorstrand 9-12-18)

The forklift manufacturer is looking to add anouther 75 jobs to their exisiting 1850 employees.
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A.O. Fox Hospital is co-hosting a special panel discussion event at Hartwick College’s Slade Theatre in Yager Hall today from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, Community agencies, law enforcement, crisis counselors, survivors, & A.O. Fox’s Emergency Department will facilitate a candid conversation about sexual assault, more information is available at 431-5180.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-7-18

wcdonews — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:44:26 +0000

State Police at Sidney arrested 56 year old James Watson of Guilford for Criminal Mischief, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on State Route 8 in Guilford. Watson is accused of breaking the victim’s car window during the dispute, he was arraigned in the town of Guilford Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail with no bail pending court action on September 11th, and an order of protection was also issued to the victim.
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The Otsego County Democratic committee announced that they will hold their annual dinner and Silent Auction Saturday at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta. The special guest will be 19th congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado, who is running against Republican incumbent John Faso in November.
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The 24th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will feature about 120 artists this year in Downtown Norwich.

(Celeste Friend 9-7-18)

Musical headliners will be the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, plus there will be dance companies; literary activities, a Poetry Slam, hours will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 PM in downtown Norwich’s parks. More information is available at colorscape.org.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced a $1 million state grant to help fund major renovations and improvements at historic Damaschke Field in Oneonta. The $1 million capital grant secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program will be used to demolish the park’s grandstand and rehabilitate the space to provide a family-friendly recreational area.
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The Joshua House announced that they will be hosting a Fall Dance Party Friday Night at the Sacred Heart Church Community Room on Liberty Street in Sidney tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Joshua House Spokesperson Marge Gatien explains:

(Marge Gatien 9-5-18)

Tickets are available at Joshua House at 10 Division Street in Sidney, by phone at 316-3921 or at the door Friday night.
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Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding a volunteer workday at the Sidney Center Park and Hamlet Clean Up Day Sunday, starting at 9:00 AM. Group President Mike Sellitti explains:

(MIKE SELLITTI 9-7-18)

Sellitti said that Volunteers will be given lunch & all clean up tools will be provided.
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A Community Awareness day is being held Saturday in Delhi. The event will run from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Delhi American Legion, & it is sponsored by “Delaware County Cares”

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3 people were arrested in connection with a series of area burglaries. State Police arrested 27 year old Steven Barrows of Sidney and 27 year old Zackery England of Sidney for Burglary and Conspiracy and 30 year old Nicole Bell of Oneonta for False Personation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawfully Possessing a Noxious Material & as a fugitive from justice from the state of Georgia. An investigation revealed that Barrows and England allegedly attempted to break into the property in Guilford, burglarized a seasonal home in Oxford and a seasonal garage in Guilford. Bell originally provided a false name during the arrest of all 3, she was found to be in possession of 2 bb guns, methamphetamine, heroin and brass knuckles. Barrows and England were arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where Barrows was remanded with no bail to the Chenango County Jail and England was remanded on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 property bond. Bell was arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail. Additional charges are also expected.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Zachary Thomas of Deposit for Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. A trooper was contacted by the administrator of an estate of a man who recently passed away. The administrator told the trooper a $5,000 tractor was stolen from the property, Thomas allegedly took the tractor and hid it behind a barn in Bainbridge. Thomas was arrested and arraigned in the town of Coventry Court where he was released on his own recognizance. His next appearance in court is September 26th.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast will be held this morning at Delaware County FoodWorks+, State Highway 28 in Andes from 8:30 – 10 AM. The guest speaker will be Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond.
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Otsego County’s 21st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held Today & tomorrow. Otsego County Residents can bring household hazardous waste, such as enamel paints, pesticides, antifreeze, batteries and more FREE of CHARGE, Last year 550 cars from an estimated 600 households brought various hazardous materials for disposal. Household collections will be held this morning at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will hold a Career fair Saturday & next Wednesday September 12, as they look to expand their workforce. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand comments:

(Steve VanNorstrand 9-7-18)

Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to the existing 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair Saturday will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is conducting its quarterly business meeting this morning at 9:00 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 225 Water Street in Binghamton. The Commissioners will act on 20 project applications; make revisions to investment policies; The meeting is open to the public.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year old Makia Hathaway of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hathaway was charged following the investigation of a domestic dispute, she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & was taken into custody without incident. Hathaway was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending court action at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-21-18

wcdonews — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:06:21 +0000

The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will hold a Career fair on September 8th & September 12, as the international Forklift manufacturing leader looks to expand their workforce. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand told WCDO News that it is easy to register for a specific time frame for an interview at their career fair:

(Steve VanNorstrand 8-21-18)

Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to their current levels of about 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair on September 8th will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
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Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2017 have grown to nearly $112 million, according to a report issued by Tourism Economics for New York State Empire State Development Division of Tourism; Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 8-21-18)

The report showed that tourist spending statewide increased by 4.4%, growth in the Catskills region increased by 7.1%, while Delaware County saw an increase of 11.6% in 2017. Pucci said that tourism dollars translates into 1,100 Jobs, which translates into $38 Million in Labor Income recirculating into the County’s economy. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
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Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties will all receive funding to support emergency response operations, as part of a statewide program administered by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Funding will be used for upgrades in call-taking and dispatching technology, including investing in new services such as text messaging, data communication and improvements to geo-location for emergency response. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that Broome County was awarded $194,069, Chenango County $179,215, Delaware County $168,096 and Otsego County $157,615.
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The State Labor Department released the statistics for the month of July today, as unemployment statewide fell 2/10’s to 4.3%. Locally, Chenango County had 4.1% unemployment, Delaware County had 4.7% & Otsego County had 4.3% in July.
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State Police arrested 39 year old Christopher McMahon of Fenton for Criminal Mischief & Reckless Endangerment, following a complaint that McMahon was damaging a window of a vehicle. McMahon allegedly threw an item at the victim’s windshield while both vehicles were in motion, causing damage. McMahon was arrested and released on appearance tickets; he will appear in the town of Fenton Court on August 23rd.
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Reports from South Carolina said that it was a Union-Endicott teacher from Broome County New York who was attacked and killed by an alligator while walking her dog near her vacation home in South Carolina. 45 year old Cassandra Cline was a kindergarten teacher at the Johnson Elementary School, investigators said that the alligator went for the dog first, Cline tried to rescue the dog when the 9 foot alligator attacked her & pulled her several feet into the lagoon.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to further protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes. All facilities required to be licensed or registered for child care services must comply with the smoking ban within 90 days.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall, the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting today at the back of Bob’s Diner. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am.
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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Otego today at the Otego Methodist Church at 10 Church Street, the Blood Drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM , appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800-red cross or REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG.
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