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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-2-21

wcdonews — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:52:09 +0000

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-2-21

17 year old Anais Soto of Oneonta was sentenced to 8 years in prison in Otsego County Court Today. Soto pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in connection with the Robbery & Murder of Kenneth Robinson in Worcester in October 2019, Dylan Robinson was found guilty for burglary 7 murder last month for his role in the killing of his father & faces sentencing shortly, Alexander Borgreen took a plea deal for Burglary was sentenced to 12 years in prison, Nicolas Meridy took a plea deals for murder & was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.

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Syracuse University Sports fans will be returning to the Carrier Dome at full capacity for the 2021-22 athletic season. Officials said that there will be no capacity restrictions or social distancing rules, but fans must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Depending on changes to CDC and state guidance, some rules may change closer to the start of the athletic season.

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Afton Community Picnic & Open Air Market will be held at the Afton fairgrounds this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 6zero7 Advertising & Events spokesperson Melissa Matthews explains:

(Melissa Matthews 7-1-21)

More information is available at the 6zero7 advertising & events Facebook Page.

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Governor Cuomo said today that there was another slight uptick in positivity rates for those tested for COVID Thursday. There were almost 77,000 tested, with 506 positives, for a .66% rate. Patient Hospitalizations, the number in ICU beds & on ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 4 deaths Thursday attributed to the virus, State Health Department officials said that they are watching the numbers carefully because about 20% of the new positive in New York City were of the Delta variant, which had a horrific effect on the country of India recently.

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Delaware County Public Health is offering vaccinations to eligible County Resident people who are unable to leave their house to get a shot. To have your name added to the list or someone you know is homebound, call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-2-21

State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. The campaign will begins today, through Monday, July 5. Last year, the State Police issued nearly 9,214 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested 180 people for DWI and investigated 456 crashes and one fatality.

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Governor Cuomo & the State Department of transportation announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended today through Tuesday morning, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Some projects may continue in the case of emergency, or behind barricades that will not impede traffic flow.

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The Hometown 4th of July from First Night Oneonta will have a schedule of free, alcohol free activities today and Sunday, July 4th in Neahwa Park. Tonight’s activities include a concert by Michael Christopher, Sunday will feature a parade at 1:00PM down Main Street, Oneonta and into the Park, where various activities for the whole family are scheduled, with a variety of vendors & Fireworks at 9:30 PM; more information is available at hometown4th.com.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-13-17

wcdonews — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:29:13 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators and County Probation Officers searched a residence in the Town of Davenport in June, which resulted in the seizure of Marijuana, allegedly belonging to 20-year-old Rumael Soler, who was not home at the time. The Town of Davenport Court issued an Arrest Warrant for Soler, who was arrested Tuesday when he appeared in town of Davenport Court on an unrelated matter. Soler was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana, & Harassment in connection with a separate incident. Soler was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court on both charges, and released on his own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time.
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The Oneonta Police Department reminds area residents to make sure to be safe, with their homes & belongings. Police remind residents to lock up doors and windows of all vehicles and structures, Remove valuable items & cash from vehicles and never leave them in plain site, park in open well-lit areas with good visibility & Call the police if you witness suspicious activity.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators and K-9 Ozzie assisted Delaware County Probation Officers with the search of a residence in Walton Monday. 18-year-old Dylan Campbell, who is currently on probation, was arrested, and charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, & Violation of Probation. Campbell was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail, he will appear in the Village of Walton Court at a later time.
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It will be a big season of Entertainment with new & classic favorites coming to Binghamton, according to Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment:

(Tina Niles 9-13-17)

Tickets & more information is available at Broadway in Binghamton.com, Niles said that the annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event will be held at the Forum Theater on September 26th year.
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The Tri Town Regional Hospital’s 3rd Annual Health Fair will be held this Saturday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-13-17)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and was made possible by area sponsors including Amphenol, Cooperstown Medical Transport, SFCU, The Sidney Alumni Association & Tieco Ty-ups of Unadilla.
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Former Syracuse University Collegiate basketball stand outs Roosevelt Bouie & Dale Shackleford visited Springbrook in Oneonta yesterday, to conduct a basketball clinic for the Springbrook Scorpions basketball team. Springbrook COO Seth Haight & Security Mutual Life Insurance COO Bruce Boyea coordinated yesterday’s event, Haight comments:

(Seth Haight 9-13-17)

Bouie & Shackleford were teammates for 3 years at SU in the late 70’s, Bouie made a name for himself for 16 years in the Italian Basketball league, Shackleford played professionally in Italy & Chile after college.
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Sidney Central School District & area law enforcement investigated a social media post with threatening implications early this morning, Sidney Superintendent Bill Christensen explains:

(Bill Christensen 9-13-17)

Christensen said that the Students schedule was maintained, all after school activities went on as planned & they are waiting for the conclusion of the investigation by Police regarding the origin of the original post.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Dale Kowatch of Arkville for Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, the arrest followed a warrant issued by the Town of Middletown Court for Kowatch, he was arraigned and released upon his own recognizance, scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
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The Arc Otsego will host a career fair today from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, at The Arc Otsego at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The agency is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including direct support professionals, community service providers, bus drivers, home managers, individual program coordinators and more. There is no appointment necessary, and there will be onsite interviews and childcare available.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-18-16

wcdonews — Wed, 18 May 2016 18:50:30 +0000

The State Senate Task Force on heroin & Opioid Addiction have issued a 4-part plan to combat the crisis in New York State. The plans call for increasing prevention efforts by trying to limit prescriptions for the legal medications from Doctors, opioid education to prescribed patients & Establishing a Narcan kit registry. The plan also calls for increased penalties for existing & new laws dealing with the sale of controlled substances. This year’s state budget commitment of $166 million for heroin and opioid crisis, treatment, outpatient, and residential services, was increased by another $25 million follow the report from the Senate task Force.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to expand Brady background checks. Schumer introduced Brady Bill 2 after more than 2,000 advocates flooded his office Monday morning with phone calls. Senator Schumer’s original Brady Bill has prevented more than 2.6 million gun sales to domestic abusers, violent felons, and people with dangerous mental illnesses; the new bill will expand background checks to all gun sales.
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The SIdney Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the Ed Wessells Canoe Regatta this saturday starting in Otego & ending in Sidney, spokesman Ed Curley exoplains:

(Ed Curley 5-18-16)

The Wessells Regatta will be the first of three canoe races between Saturday May 21st & the Memorial day weekend, with the Pine ridge Grocery Dash for Cash on Wednesday night, May 25th, and the General Clintonm Canoe Regatta on The Memorial Day Weekend.
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The brand name Time Warner Cable will soon disappear, as Charter Communications announced that they will phase out Time Warner Cable’s name as a result of its $55.1 billion acquisition of the company. Charter Officials announced that the Time Warner aquiisition along with that of Bright House Networks, will both be combined under the “Spectrum” brand name.
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The State DOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 24, regarding plans to rehabilitate a bridge on State Route 28 in the town of Milford. The meeting will be held at Milford Central School, at 7:00 PM. The bridge was built in 1985 and carries State Route 28 over State Route 7 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Freight Main Line. Construction is anticipated to begin in the 2017 construction season. More information is available at 721-8191.
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Meeting Management Associates of Sherburne, will be hosting their 2016 charity golf tournament on Friday, July 15th, at Mountain Top Golf Course in Sherburne. The tournament is benefiting Comfort Zone Camp, a children’s therapeutic bereavement camp program. Additional information is available at comfortzonecamp.org or 674-2666.

All Area School Districts had their school budget propositions passed by their voters yesterday. Several area districts that exceeded the tax cap requiring a 60% super majority vote also passed. Capital Reserve Propositions Passed IN Bainbridge Guilford, Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Laurens, Unatego & Unadilla Valley; bus propositions passed in Afton, Bainbridge Guilford, Laurens, Oneonta, Oxford Unadilla Valley & Walton, & library Propositions passed in Milford, Norwich, Walton & Sidney.
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Governor Cuomo announced $1 million in funding to expand access to addiction treatment services and family supports in the Southern Tier, and other locations to connect patients in Emergency Departments to appropriate treatment and support programs. In the Southern Tier, $250,000 was awarded to Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton, for those in need in Broome and neighboring Counties, starting June 1st. The Addiction Care Center can be reached at 723-7308.
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Commerce Chenango & NBT Bank presents the Hawaiian themed “Soiree in The Park” in East Park in downtown Norwich tonight. The Members only segment will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. An award will be presented to Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne who operate the former Rogers Education Center. entertainment starts at 7:00 PM and with The Lightkeepers. More information is available at chenangony.org
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Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Greene, from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1180 State Highway 206. Those who wish to make an appointment can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Afton Central School Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Thursday has been changed to today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the boardroom.
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Syracuse University’s efforts to connect with Alumni & Sport team fans comes to NYSEG Stadium tonight. The ‘No Huddle Tour’ will have new SU Football coach Dino Babers and Basketball coach Jim Boeheim participating in a Meet and Greet with fans on the right field line in the stadium beginning at 5:30 pm, prior to tonight’s Binghamton Meets game..
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The New York State Office of General Services have 2 surplus vehicle auctions scheduled locally. Auctions will be held this morning at 9:30, at the DOT location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton & on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30 at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla. More information is available at nysstore.com or at (518) 457-6335.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-7-15

wcdonews — Thu, 07 May 2015 18:22:22 +0000

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced the results of an audit of Delaware County’s usage & disposal of county vehicles. at issue was the random nature that the vehicles were used, stored after hours, and how several vehicles were sold for scrap when they might have brought in additional revenue if sold in traditional fashion, 2 were sold to a Delaware county employee at scrap price & were subsequently sold for his profit. County officials agreed with the report & the recommendations and will implement a stricter county vehicle use & disposal protocol.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 5:45 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

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Governor Cuomo brought the Enough is Enough campaign to Syracuse University, he said that sexual assault & rapes on campus needed to be treated as a crime, by law enforcement and not dealt internally & glossed over as bad publicity:

(Cuomo 5-7-15)

Cuomo also said that the campaign includes a website, ny.gov/EnoughisEnough, and a video featuring students, advocates and elected officials advocating for the passage of the legislation.
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Delaware County Public Health, Early Childhood Direction Center, and Family Enrichment Network announced a conference on May 21st, at the Okun Theatre at SUNY Delhi featuring Lindsey Biel, regarding children’s sensory processing issues, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental challenges. The event will begin at 9:00 AM; registration is requested by email to rebecca.gardner@co.delaware.ny.us or by calling 832-5200.
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Governor Cuomo announced a partnership between New York State and Project Lifesaver International to provide life-saving equipment and training for 50 law enforcement agencies to assist in missing child searches, for children with Autism, Down syndrome or another type of cognitive impairment that puts them at risk for wandering or becoming lost. 596 personal transmitters will be provided to agencies through an agreement between the state Division of Criminal Justice Services and Project Lifesaver. Sheriffs’ offices in the following 21 counties will receive transmitters, including Broome County, sheriffs’ offices that already partner with Project Lifesaver will each receive 11 transmitters to add to their existing supply, including in
Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego counties locally.
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The State DMV & the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee announced that May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, to remind motorists to watch for motorcyclists, as more bikes are on the roads with the onset of warmer weather. In 2013, there were more than 5,100 motorcycle crashes in New York State, resulting in 171 fatalities and more than 5,000 injuries. More information can be found at dmv.ny.gov, or safeny.ny.gov.
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State & Federal Prosecutors announced that State Assembly member William Scarborough of Queens entered guilty pleas on federal and State public charges stemming for public corruption, wire fraud & theft. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the wire fraud count, 10 years in prison on the count charging theft concerning a program receiving federal funds, and fines of up to $250,000 on each count. SCARBOROUGH also agreed to resign his position as a Member of the State Assembly, pay $54,355 restitution to New York State. Scarborough was accused of misusing travel vouchers for personal gain & misusing his own campaign account.
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The Otsego county health department will host another free rabies clinic in Oneonta today. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park.
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