(Francisco Laboy Diaz 7-17-19)

Francisco’s mom, Kat Diaz said that after dealing with her son’s lengthy history with Brain Tumors; they feel blessed & very lucky:

(Kat Diaz 7-17-19)

WCDO will air the full interview with Francisco, his father Jose Laboy & mom Kat Diaz tomorrow morning at 8:40 AM.

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Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4 Sidney locations, spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they will hold a Job Fair next week:

(Dale Knowles 7-17-19)

Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must have a reliable vehicle & will need to work nights, or weekends or holidays.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law; tobacco use continues to be the number one cause of preventable death in New York State. About 28,000 adult New Yorkers die every year as a result of smoking & an increasing number of underage youth are using both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. From 2014 to 2018 youth use of e-cigarettes increased by 160% to 27.4%, more than half of teens falsely believe that e-cigarette use is harmless.

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State Police arrested 32 year old Heather Houck of Binghamton & 26 year old Caleb Zandt of Deposit for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.   A trooper observed the vehicle Houck and Zandt were in, near a closed business, the trooper learned that Houck had an active warrant for her arrest.  Houck was also found to have suspected heroin and methamphetamine, she was arrested and was turned over to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.   Zandt was found to be in possession of heroin and a scale.  He was issued appearance tickets to the town of Union court on August 6th.

State Police responded Saturday to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on County Road 4 in the town of Unadilla.  69-year-old Susan Haney of Unadilla was walking south on the eastern shoulder of County Road 4 when she was struck by an SUV operated by 34-year-old Nicole Wilbur of Unadilla, who became distracted and drifted off the road and struck Haney, Wilbur immediately stopped and called 911.  Haney suffered from head trauma, internal bleeding and leg injuries; she was flown to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse where she underwent surgery and is listed in critical but stable condition.   Wilbur was issued tickets for Reckless Driving, Moving from a Lane Unsafely and Failure to Use Due Care for a Pedestrian. The investigation is on-going.

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State Police arrested 32 year old Tavish Braman of Oxford for 3rd degree Assault, after Troopers were dispatched to the town of McDonough, were they observed an intoxicated male laying on a driveway.  A victim told troopers that they were giving Braman a ride due to his intoxication; the victim reported that Braman punched him in the face and head. The victim was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital and Braman was also taken to the hospital due to his level of intoxication, he was released & was arraigned & remanded to Chenango County Jail on $1000 cash bail or $2500 bond, pending court action on August 15th, an order of protection was issued to the victim.

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The Guilford Town Board will hold a special meeting this evening to discuss the High Bridge Wind farm Development Project by Calpine, Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments:

(George Senek 7-17-19)

The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Guilford Town Highway Garage at 223 Marble Road; more information is available at 895-9966.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Business Awards ceremony at 6:00 PM at Meredith Inn, 4206 Turnpike Road, Delhi, which is a change in venue due to the likelihood of Showers & Thunderstorms.  The Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism Award. 

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State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a car on County Route 11 in the town of Unadilla Saturday.  69 year old Susan Haney of Unadilla was struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Nicole Wilber of Unadilla, who stopped & called police.  Haney was airlifted to Upstate medical center in Syracuse with Head & leg injuries & internal bleeding.  The investigation is continuing.

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Utica Police released more details about the Murder-Suicide near the start of the Boilermaker race Sunday.  Police said that 17-year-old Bianca Devins of Utica was found dead, her boyfriend 21 year old Brandon Clark was found by Police after he posted pictures of Devin’s lifeless body on social media sites 4chan & Discord, Discord followers alerted Police about the murder & Clark also alerted Police.  Clark was charged with 2nd-degree murder, after he was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the neck.  The investigation is continuing.

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Plans are in the works for Halos to purchase the former Afton Great American Building, rent some space to entrepreneurs & setting up an office for their non-profit organization.  Joyce Humphrey started Halos or “Help After Loss’ following the drowning death of her son in 1993, she described their services:

(Joyce Humphrey 7-16-19)

Humphrey said that they should have the closing on the building in the coming weeks; more information about their services is available at 639-4256 or 240-1550.

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The 3rd Annual Afton Sidewalk day will be held on Saturday August 24th, organizers are hoping to get more artists & crafters to exhibit their wares at this year’s event, spokesperson Amy Spooner explains:

(Amy Spooner 7-16-19)

More information can be found at the Afton Sidewalk Day Facebook Page, or by calling Amy Spooner at 244-9366, or Alexis Van Buren at Baristacrats at 743-2401.

Heather Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango County Court to 7 to 11 years in state prison on Monday.  Heather & her husband Ernest Franklin plotted the murder of their 16-year-old adopted special needs son Jeffrey before setting their house on fire in March 2017 to cover up his murder. Heather Franklin pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, arson and tampering with physical evidence.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle from Sidney recently, in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge.   The deputy observed a male attempting to enter the passenger side, the officer detained the male for questioning and moments later he fled on foot into the woods. The officer pursued the suspect and after a brief struggle took him into custody.  40 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge is accused of stealing the car from the Village of Sidney on July 12th, he was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest & Escape, he faces arraignment shortly.

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A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today.  The blood drive will run from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street.  All Blood Types are needed.  A Blood Drive is also being held in Walton from 2:00 to 6: oo PM at the Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall; the meeting is open to the public & will begin at 7:00 PM.

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